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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- When was the Nigeria Customs Service established?
A. 1964
B. 1891
C. 1970
D. 1982 - Who is the current Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. Hameed Ali
B. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi
C. Joseph Attah
D. Dikko Inde - What is the primary duty of the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. Enforcing traffic laws
B. Revenue collection and border control
C. Issuing national identity cards
D. Conducting national census - What year did Nigeria gain independence?
A. 1957
B. 1960
C. 1963
D. 1975 - Which organization manages customs activities globally?
A. United Nations
B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
C. World Customs Organization (WCO)
D. African Union - What is the official currency of Nigeria?
A. Dollar
B. Cedi
C. Naira
D. Rand - Name one major seaport in Nigeria.
A. Apapa Port
B. Durban Port
C. Tema Port
D. Alexandria Port - Who was Nigeria’s first President?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Yakubu Gowon
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Olusegun Obasanjo - What is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Abuja
D. Enugu - Which body is responsible for revenue collection in Nigeria?
A. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
B. Nigeria Police Force
C. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
D. Nigeria Customs Service
Mathematics and Numerical Reasoning
- Solve: 25 + 37 – 12 = ?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 70 - If a trader makes a profit of 20% on a ₦1,000 item, what is the selling price?
A. ₦1,200
B. ₦1,500
C. ₦1,800
D. ₦2,000 - Simplify: 3/4 + 5/8 = ?
A. 1 1/2
B. 1 1/4
C. 1
D. 7/8 - Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8.
A. 16
B. 24
C. 48
D. 12 - Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 17.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6 - Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
A. 1/2
B. 3/4
C. 1/4
D. 7/8 - A train travels 150 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
A. 45 km/h
B. 50 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 55 km/h - If a box contains 12 apples and 4 are bad, what fraction are good?
A. 2/3
B. 1/2
C. 3/4
D. 1/3 - What is the area of a rectangle with length 5m and width 3m?
A. 15 m²
B. 20 m²
C. 12 m²
D. 10 m² - Calculate the simple interest on ₦20,000 for 2 years at 5% per annum.
A. ₦1,500
B. ₦2,000
C. ₦2,500
D. ₦3,000
English Language and Verbal Reasoning
- Choose the correct option: She ____ to the market yesterday.
A. go
B. went
C. goes
D. going - Identify the antonym of “Transparent”.
A. Clear
B. Vague
C. Opaque
D. Invisible - What is the plural of “Analysis”?
A. Analysis
B. Analyzes
C. Analyses
D. Analyss - Correct the sentence: “He has went to school.”
A. He went to school.
B. He have gone to school.
C. He has gone to school.
D. He has went to school. - Choose the word closest in meaning to “Benevolent”.
A. Kind
B. Cruel
C. Rich
D. Humble - Identify the part of speech: “Quickly”.
A. Adjective
B. Noun
C. Verb
D. Adverb - Complete the proverb: “A stitch in time saves ____.”
A. Cloth
B. Money
C. Nine
D. Life - Which of these words is a noun?
A. Run
B. Beauty
C. Quickly
D. Fast - Find the correct spelling:
A. Recieve
B. Receive
C. Receve
D. Receeve - Choose the correct sentence:
A. The dog barked loudly.
B. The dog barks loud.
C. The dog barking loud.
D. The dogs bark loud.
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Logical Reasoning and Critical Thinking
- If all Bats are Birds and all Birds can Fly, are all Bats able to Fly?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Some
D. Cannot be determined - What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?
A. 24
B. 30
C. 32
D. 36 - Find the odd one out: Apple, Orange, Banana, Carrot.
A. Apple
B. Orange
C. Banana
D. Carrot - If John is older than Mary and Mary is older than Tom, who is the youngest?
A. John
B. Mary
C. Tom
D. Cannot be determined - Arrange in alphabetical order: Mango, Apple, Banana, Grape.
A. Apple, Banana, Grape, Mango
B. Mango, Apple, Grape, Banana
C. Banana, Grape, Apple, Mango
D. Grape, Mango, Apple, Banana
Nigeria Customs Service Specific Questions
- What is the vision of the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. To secure Nigeria’s borders.
B. To collect revenue.
C. To be the best in border management.
D. To control exports. - Mention one major function of the Nigeria Customs Service.
A. Issuing passports
B. Preventing smuggling
C. Conducting elections
D. Managing airports - What does “Import Duty” mean?
A. Tax on imported goods
B. Tax on exports
C. Shipping fees
D. Border charges - What is the meaning of “Excise Duty”?
A. Tax on locally produced goods
B. Tax on foreign goods
C. VAT
D. Airport charges - Which ministry supervises the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Internal Affairs
D. Ministry of Commerce
Nigeria Customs Service Specific Questions (Continued)
- How many zones are there in the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 5 - What is the significance of the Nigeria Customs Service logo?
A. Represents justice and trade protection
B. Represents the Nigerian flag
C. Represents agriculture and tourism
D. Represents education and culture - What is a “Bill of Lading”?
A. A shipping invoice
B. A document issued for cargo transportation
C. A customs tax receipt
D. An import license - What does “CIF” mean in international trade?
A. Cost, Insurance, and Freight
B. Customs Import Fee
C. Cargo Inspection Form
D. Customer Invoice Form - Name two departments under the Nigeria Customs Service.
A. Marine and Border Patrol
B. Immigration and Education
C. Fire Service and Aviation
D. Health and Legal Affairs
Current Affairs and General Knowledge (Continued)
- Who is the Minister of Finance as of 2024?
A. Zainab Ahmed
B. Wale Edun
C. Godwin Emefiele
D. Ahmed Idris - What does the acronym “ECOWAS” stand for?
A. Economic Community of West African States
B. Eastern Coalition of West African States
C. Economic Cooperation of Western African States
D. Economic Control of West African States - Which of these is not a member of ECOWAS?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. Kenya
D. Senegal - What is the tenure of the Nigerian President?
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years - Who designed the Nigerian flag?
A. Obafemi Awolowo
B. Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Wole Soyinka
Logical Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Continued)
- If all men are mortal and Socrates is a man, is Socrates mortal?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Cannot be determined - Complete the sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, ___
A. 15
B. 18
C. 16
D. 14 - Which shape comes next? Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, ___
A. Triangle
B. Circle
C. Square
D. Rectangle - If 2x = 10, what is the value of x?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6 - Find the odd one out:
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Lion
D. Rose
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English Language (Continued)
- Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:
A. I enjoy reading, cooking and sleeping.
B. I enjoy; reading cooking and sleeping.
C. I enjoy reading, cooking, and sleeping.
D. I enjoy reading cooking sleeping. - Which word is a synonym for “Expand”?
A. Contract
B. Increase
C. Diminish
D. Reduce - Complete the sentence: “Neither John nor Mary ___ here today.”
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have been - Choose the correctly spelled word:
A. Accomodate
B. Accommodate
C. Acommodate
D. Accomodete - Choose the correct option:
“She was accused ___ theft.”
A. to
B. of
C. for
D. on
Mathematics and Numerical Reasoning (Continued)
- If a man earns ₦120,000 monthly, how much will he earn in a year?
A. ₦1,200,000
B. ₦1,440,000
C. ₦1,500,000
D. ₦1,600,000 - What is the square root of 144?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16 - Solve: (15 ÷ 3) + (8 × 2) = ?
A. 22
B. 21
C. 20
D. 18 - A shopkeeper sold an item for ₦2,500 making a profit of ₦500. What was the cost price?
A. ₦2,000
B. ₦1,800
C. ₦2,200
D. ₦2,300 - A man spends 30% of his salary on rent. If his salary is ₦200,000, how much is spent on rent?
A. ₦40,000
B. ₦50,000
C. ₦60,000
D. ₦70,000
Nigeria Customs Service Specific Questions (Continued)
- What document is required for clearing imported goods?
A. Tax Clearance Certificate
B. Bill of Lading
C. National ID Card
D. Export License - Which of these is a prohibited item for importation?
A. Cars
B. Weapons
C. Electronics
D. Cement - What is a Free Trade Zone?
A. A zone where no trade is allowed
B. A zone with reduced import duties
C. A tax-free area for trade
D. A zone for only local products - Which law governs the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. Nigerian Constitution
B. Customs and Excise Management Act
C. Finance Act
D. Trade Act - What is the punishment for smuggling under the Nigeria Customs law?
A. Community service
B. Fine and imprisonment
C. Verbal warning
D. Suspension
Nigeria Customs Service Specific Questions (Continued)
- The Nigeria Customs Service is under which arm of government?
A. Judiciary
B. Executive
C. Legislative
D. Military - What is the meaning of “Tariff”?
A. Tax on goods and services
B. A document for export
C. A list of duties and taxes on imported goods
D. A shipping charge - What is the highest rank in the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. Comptroller-General
B. Deputy Comptroller
C. Superintendent of Customs
D. Assistant Superintendent - What is the official motto of the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. Service and Integrity
B. Fair Trade
C. Justice and Service
D. Honesty and Security - What does “FOB” mean in shipping terms?
A. Freight on Board
B. Free on Board
C. Finance of Border
D. Fund of Business - Which of these is a method of preventing smuggling?
A. Reduced tariffs
B. Border patrol
C. Ignoring reports
D. Increase in tariffs - The Nigeria Customs Service operates under the supervision of which ministry?
A. Ministry of Interior
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Trade - How many commands are under the Nigeria Customs Service?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 6
D. 7 - What is “Valuation” in customs?
A. The process of assessing the quality of goods
B. Determining the monetary worth of goods for taxation
C. Calculating import duty
D. Evaluating cargo weight - The Nigeria Customs Service was restructured in which year?
A. 1988
B. 2004
C. 2015
D. 2019
General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Continued)
- Who is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
A. Godwin Emefiele
B. Yemi Cardoso
C. Hameed Ali
D. Wale Edun - What is the largest river in Nigeria?
A. River Benue
B. River Ogun
C. River Niger
D. Cross River - Which state is known as the “Food Basket of the Nation”?
A. Kaduna
B. Benue
C. Enugu
D. Taraba - When was the Nigerian Civil War fought?
A. 1957-1960
B. 1967-1970
C. 1975-1978
D. 1980-1983 - What is the major export product of Nigeria?
A. Cocoa
B. Crude oil
C. Palm oil
D. Tin
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Logical Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Continued)
- If 4 pens cost ₦200, what will 10 pens cost?
A. ₦400
B. ₦500
C. ₦600
D. ₦700 - If 3 workers can complete a task in 6 hours, how long will it take 6 workers?
A. 3 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 5 hours
D. 2 hours - If a bag contains 5 red balls and 3 blue balls, what is the probability of picking a blue ball?
A. 3/8
B. 5/8
C. 1/2
D. 2/3 - What number completes the sequence: 7, 14, 21, ___?
A. 25
B. 28
C. 30
D. 35 - If A is taller than B and C is shorter than B, who is the tallest?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. Cannot be determined
Mathematics and Numerical Reasoning (Continued)
- Solve: (8 + 2) × (5 – 3) = ?
A. 20
B. 18
C. 16
D. 14 - If a man spends ₦5,000 out of ₦20,000, what percentage is spent?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35% - What is the next prime number after 17?
A. 18
B. 19
C. 21
D. 23 - Solve: √81 ÷ 3 = ?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12 - If the perimeter of a square is 16 cm, what is the length of one side?
A. 2 cm
B. 3 cm
C. 4 cm
D. 5 cm
