Thursday 11 June 2015

General Questions and Answers

By Jamiu Ibn Macauly

General knowledge quiz questions and answers

Questions & Answers
Since 1986 till date, which Nigerian & only African received the Nobel Laurel Prize For Literature? Prof. Wole Soyinka.

Which famous Nigerian writer rejected the National Merit Award & other reputable awards as sacrifice to his fatherland more than once? Prof. Chinua Achebe.

Of all the books written on Nigerian Literature one of them has been translated into more than languages in the world today? Things Fall Apart.

Things Fall Apart was written by a famous Nigerian author? Prof. Chinua Achebe.

Which prominent Nigerian who's an Ogoni was killed under Gen. Ibrahim Babangida with a letter bomb? Dele Giwa.

What led to the suspension of Nigeria from the Common Wealth of Nations between 1996-1998? The violation of Human Rights.

Which Human Rights Activist was killed under General Sani Abacha? Ken Saro Wiwa.

Our country was named Nigeria by who? Flora Shaw.

Flora Shaw was the wife of who? Lord Lugard.

The amalgamation of the Southern & Northern in Nigeria was achieved in which year? 1914.

Who's the last Governor General of Nigeria? James Gubbertson.

Who's the first Indigenous Governor General of Nigeria? Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe.

What is the name of the first impeached governor in Nigeria? Governor Balarabe Musa.

Which Nigerian Governor was arrested in the overseas & escaped bail by dressing like a woman? Governor Depreyie Alamesia.

Dr. Goodluck Jonathan was the deputy governor & governor of which state before he became the VP, Ag. President & President of Nigeria? Bayelsa.

Which Nigerian VP was from Ilorin whose name is a street in Jebba? Col. Tunde Idiagbon.

Tunde Idiagbon was the VP to which President? General Muhammed Buhari.

Which Nigerian Government introduced 'Operation Feed the Nation?' General Olusegun Obasanjo.

Under which Nigerian Government was NYSC introduced? General Yakubu Gowon.

What is the name of the youngest Nigerian President? General Yakubu Gowon.

Which son of the Emir of Ilorin became a Political adviser on African matters to the United Nations? Prof. Ibrahim Gambari.

Which governor of Kwara State completed his secondary school from Government Arabic School? Governor AbdulFatah Ahmed.

Which governor of Kwara State was once the secretary of the National Working Committee of the PDP? Senator Bukola Saraki.

Which governor of Kwara State became the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum under President Olusegun Obasanjo? Governor Bukola Saraki.

Who's the first impeached governor of Oyo State under President Olusegun Obasanjo? Governor Rasheed Ladoja.

Who's the former VC of the University of Ilorin who's currently the President of the Nigerian Islamic Ruling Council? Prof. Isi'aq Oloyede.

Which of the illustrious sons of Ilorin has been the spokesperson of the ACN, APC till date? Alh. Lai Muhammed.

Kwara State has how many Local Government Area? 16.

The population of Kwara State is made up of majorly Yoruba, Nupe, Fulani & which other tribe? Baruba tribes.

_______ & _______ are two common resources that could be gotten from Kwara State? Limestone & Kaoline.

Which Nigerian State was created from Kwara State? Kogi State.

Owu falls in Owakajola is located in ? Ifelodun Local Government Area.
Sobi Hill is located in? Ilorin.

The average temperature of Kwara State ranges between _______ & ______? 30' C & 36' C.

One of the most historical places in Kwara State is the Esie stone which could be found at ______? Esie, Irepodun Local Government Area.

The remains of Mungo Park wrecked boat & his monument could be found in ______? Jebba.

The Awon Festival is only celebrated in which Local Government? Moro.

The Moremi & the Egungun Festivals are celebrated in ______? Irepodun Local Government.

A car with the international registration letter E comes from where?Spain
A caravan is a group of which animals?Camels

A centaur was a mythical creature half way between a man and what?Horse

A cob is a male of which creature?Swan

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