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NABTEB Government 2018 Past Questions & Answers

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8 questions from the 2018 NABTEB Government paper

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  1. 1.Corruption in public administration involves:

    • A.Following rules strictly
    • B.Misuse of public office for private gain, bribery, and embezzlement
    • C.Transparent decision-making
    • D.Fair service delivery
  2. 2.In the hierarchical civil service structure, decisions flow:

    • A.From junior staff to senior staff without restriction
    • B.From senior officials downward with clear lines of authority and accountability
    • C.Randomly and without pattern
    • D.Only horizontally among equals
  3. 3.Brain drain in the Nigerian civil service refers to:

    • A.Recruitment of intelligent people
    • B.Loss of skilled personnel to private sector or emigration
    • C.Banning education for civil servants
    • D.Hiring more staff
  4. 4.In 2023, Nigeria conducted presidential elections and:

    • A.Military took over again
    • B.Democratic transfer of power occurred between civilian presidents
    • C.Elections were canceled
    • D.The military appointed a new leader
  5. 5.Civil disobedience as a method involves:

    • A.Using violence against the government
    • B.Peacefully breaking unjust laws and accepting consequences
    • C.Avoiding all laws
    • D.Supporting all government actions
  6. 6.Which of the following is a major problem facing local governments in Nigeria?

    • A.Too much funding available
    • B.Lack of corruption
    • C.Inadequate funding and embezzlement of resources
    • D.Complete central government control
  7. 7.How does 1960 Constitution relate to government structure?

    • A.Maintaining order and protecting citizens
    • B.Ensuring democratic participation
    • C.Creating institutional checks and balances
    • D.Promoting national development
  8. 8.General Babangida annulled the June 12, 1993 election results, claiming:

    • A.Too few people voted
    • B.Irregularities and the need to protect national interests
    • C.The military should decide the president
    • D.Democracy was impossible

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