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Difficulty: HardLiteral Comprehension and Fact Retrieval

Read the passage below carefully:

In October 2023, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Aviation inaugurated an automated baggage handling system at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, replacing the manual screening belt installed in 2008. While the legacy conveyor processed an average of 400 bags per hour, the new system processes up to 1,200 luggage units hourly. Funding for the project was secured through a bilateral loan from the Export-Import Bank of China, whereas routine maintenance remains under the direct management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Based on the passage, evaluate the following statement:
The automated baggage handling system at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was directly financed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

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Answer

The statement is False.
The statement is false because the passage explicitly states that project funding was secured via a bilateral loan from the Export-Import Bank of China. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is tasked strictly with managing routine maintenance, not direct project financing.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate text evidence regarding the financing of the automated baggage handling system project.
The passage explicitly states: 'Funding for the project was secured through a bilateral loan from the Export-Import Bank of China...'
To identify the specific entity that financed the project.
2
Locate text evidence regarding the role of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
The passage states: '...whereas routine maintenance remains under the direct management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).'
To verify what function FAAN performs according to the passage.
3
Compare the statement's claim against the explicit passage details.
The statement incorrectly claims that FAAN directly financed the system, confusing operational maintenance with project funding.
Literal comprehension requires matching explicit details without conflating separate operational roles.

Key Concept

Literal Comprehension and Fact Retrieval
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