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Difficulty: EasyLiteral Comprehension and Fact Retrieval

Read the passage below carefully and answer the question that follows:

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) was established by Decree No. 61 of 1979 to foster the growth of a viable indigenous film industry in Nigeria. Although enacted in 1979, the corporation did not begin full operational activities until 1982, when its headquarters was officially set up in Jos, Plateau State. Jos was chosen primarily because of its temperate climate and unique topography, which were considered ideal for movie production and outdoor shooting.

According to the passage, why was Jos selected as the headquarters location for the Nigerian Film Corporation?

  1. Its temperate weather and distinct geographical features were suitable for film production.Answer
  2. B
    Decree No. 61 of 1979 explicitly mandated that all cultural agencies be located in Plateau State.
  3. C
    It contained the highest concentration of commercial cinema theaters in Nigeria at the time.
  4. D
    The main objective of Decree No. 61 was to transfer federal administrative duties to Jos by 1982.

Answer

Jos was selected because its temperate climate and unique topography were deemed ideal for film shooting and production.
The passage explicitly states that Jos was chosen because of its temperate climate and unique topography, which were deemed ideal for movie production and outdoor shooting.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the specific sentence in the passage discussing the selection of Jos.
Found the phrase: 'Jos was chosen primarily because of its temperate climate and unique topography, which were considered ideal for movie production and outdoor shooting.'
Literal comprehension requires identifying facts directly stated in the text.
2
Match the explicit passage reason to the corresponding option.
The option citing temperate weather and distinct geographical features directly paraphrases the text evidence.
Confirming factual alignment ensures the selected answer relies purely on explicit passage details.

Key Concept

Literal Comprehension and Fact Retrieval
Estimated Time:45s
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