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• Question 1141:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

  Jimoh has cupboard love for Sidikatu

  Options:
  A) love that never fails
  B) genuine love
  C) love for what he wants from her
  D) love that can fail in time of trouble
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1142:

  In the question below choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap in each sentence:

  The students unrest resulted _____ the expulsion of the ringleaders

  Options:
  A) to
  B) in
  C) from
  D) with
  E) by
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1143:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:

  Many states practise the ideals of democracy

  Options:
  A) government by election
  B) government by representative
  C) government by civilians
  D) government by all the people
  E) oligarchy
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1144:

  In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

  The case was thrown out because the court lacked jurisdiction

  Options:
  A) jurors to help the judge
  B) authority
  C) prosecutors
  D) appellate powers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1145:

  In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):

  If they had not all jumped out of the car just in time, they _____

  Options:
  A) might have been perished
  B) will have perished
  C) were all going to perish
  D) would have perished
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1146:

  There are many indicators with which to assess or measure corruption. One of them is the affluent living habit of the public official compared to his/her income. Corruption occurs when a public official expects to be induced to perform an act which that public official is ordinarily required to do by law.

  Corruption can slow down development. One of the most widely discussed consequences of corruption is the distortion of governmental expenditure. This often results in public money being wasted on white elephant projects, rather than people-oriented services such as health and education. As a result, more opportunities are presented for corrupt use or diversion of funds. Raising the ethical standards of governance can lead to many benefits especially for the economic, political and social development of a country.

  Fighting corruption and promoting governance is therefore crucial to developing an environment that facilitates the social, political and economic development of the people. However, while there are often general statements made about the effects of corruption on poverty and development, there is not an explicit recognition that corruption is more than just wealth misappropriation or abuse of power. Corruption impoverishes countries and deprives their citizens of good governance. It destabilizes economic system. When organized crime and other illegal activities flourish, basic public functions are eroded and the quality of life of the people is reduced. Bribery, for example is universally regarded as a crime, but it also reflects socio-economic problems that require broad-based preventive measures and the involvement of the society at large.

  Another implication of global measures against corruption is making government work better by improving the economy. Finally, redesigning political and regulatory structures will reduce corruption and other anti-system players that encourage corrupt practices.

  Which of the following is an indication of ethical standard of governance? Options:
  A) fundamental human right
  B) socio-economic instability
  C) democratic governance
  D) bloated expenditure
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1147:

  Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

  In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?

  Options:
  A) trying to impress people
  B) trying to oppress people
  C) wearing flashy clothes
  D) dressed in light materials
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1148:

  Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

  It may be argued that Chapter Two is titled, "The Drive" particularly because...?

  Options:
  A) of the social disparity between the rich and the poor which is unlikely to end
  B) Aliya's father drove her home from the boarding house
  C) it indicates the realities and experiences shared during Mr Bello's drive with Aliya
  D) it was the best atmosphere for Mr Bello to scold Aliya for her wrongdoings
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1149:

  Fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap.

  My friend _____ me for many years when i met him last week?

  Options:
  A) never saw
  B) did not see
  C) had not seen
  D) had never seen
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1150:

  From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

  My father is parsimonious.

  Options:
  A) thrifty
  B) frugal
  C) generous
  D) ungenerous
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  The correct answer is C .