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Question 6401Question →

Match each feature of executive governance on the left with its corresponding institutional mechanism or definition on the right.

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Items

Collective Responsibility
Vote of No Confidence
Separation of Powers
Fixed Tenure of Office

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Answer

Collective Responsibility matches the parliamentary convention requiring cabinet members to support policies or resign jointly; Vote of No Confidence matches the parliamentary procedure used to dismiss the Prime Minister and cabinet; Separation of Powers matches the presidential principle enforcing personnel division between branches; Fixed Tenure of Office matches the presidential constitutional rule guaranteeing a set executive term.
The correct pairings accurately distinguish between parliamentary mechanisms (fusion of powers, joint cabinet responsibility, and loss of legislative confidence leading to resignation) and presidential mechanics (strict separation of personnel and fixed constitutional executive terms).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the parliamentary principles on the left.
Collective Responsibility and Vote of No Confidence belong to the parliamentary executive model characterized by fusion of powers and legislative accountability.
In a parliamentary system, executive legitimacy stems directly from maintaining the confidence of parliament.
2
Analyze the presidential principles on the left.
Separation of Powers and Fixed Tenure of Office belong to the presidential executive model.
Presidential systems rely on clear structural separation between organs and independent constitutional mandates.
3
Pair each concept with its precise definition.
Match left_1 to right_1, left_2 to right_2, left_3 to right_3, and left_4 to right_4.
Each definition highlights the essential mechanical difference between parliamentary fusion/accountability and presidential separation/tenure independence.

Key Concept

Structural and operational distinctions between Parliamentary and Presidential Executive Systems
Question 6402Question →

Match each key official in the pre-colonial Hausa-Fulani administrative system with their primary function.

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Items

Sarkin Fada
Sarkin Ruwa
Dogari
Waziri

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Answer

Sarkin Fada matches with managing palace domestic affairs; Sarkin Ruwa matches with regulating riverine affairs and fishing; Dogari matches with leading the police force; Waziri matches with serving as prime minister and chief advisor to the Emir.
In the pre-colonial Hausa-Fulani political structure, the Sarkin Fada directed internal palace affairs, the Sarkin Ruwa regulated water usage and fishing activities, the Dogari commanded the police force for public order and enforcement, and the Waziri served as the prime minister coordinating administrative matters.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary responsibility of Sarkin Fada.
Sarkin Fada was the chief administrator of the royal palace.
The title literally translates to 'Head of the Palace', designating domestic palace management.
2
Identify the primary responsibility of Sarkin Ruwa.
Sarkin Ruwa oversaw water bodies and fishing activities.
'Ruwa' means water in Hausa, marking this official as the administrator of water resources.
3
Identify the primary responsibility of Dogari.
Dogari led the native authority police force.
The Dogari officers maintained public peace, carried out arrests, and guarded prisoners.
4
Identify the primary responsibility of Waziri.
Waziri was the Prime Minister and head of the council of state.
The Waziri held the highest administrative title under the Emir, coordinating overall state administration.

Key Concept

Functions of key traditional officials in the Hausa-Fulani Emirate system
Question 6403Question →

Identify and match the narrative point of view employed in each of the prose passages below with its correct literary classification.

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Extract 1: "We gathered under the ancient iroko tree at dusk, listening to grandfather's tales while our hands worked silently on the yam peelings."
Extract 2: "Tunde stared at the sealed envelope on his desk, his heart pounding with dread, completely unaware that across town, Bisi was already celebrating her promotion."
Extract 3: "You walk into the dimly lit hallway, feeling the damp air against your cheeks as you search for the hidden key."
Extract 4: "Amaka wondered if she had made the right decision, while across the counter, Mr. Okafor secretly wished he could offer her the job right then, though both maintained a formal silence."

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Answer

Extract 1 matches First-person plural narrative perspective; Extract 2 matches Third-person limited narrative perspective; Extract 3 matches Second-person narrative perspective; Extract 4 matches Third-person omniscient narrative perspective.
Each extract is correctly matched by examining pronoun usage and the depth of narrative omniscience. Extract 1 uses first-person plural pronouns ('we', 'our'); Extract 2 restricts perception strictly to Tunde's knowledge; Extract 3 employs second-person address ('you'); and Extract 4 discloses the simultaneous private thoughts of both Amaka and Mr. Okafor.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze grammatical pronouns and narrator position in each extract.
Extract 1 uses plural first-person pronouns ('we'/'our'), while Extract 3 uses direct second-person address ('you').
Grammatical pronouns establish the baseline narrative angle.
2
Examine the scope of narrative access in third-person passages.
Extract 2 tracks only Tunde's perspective and emphasizes his ignorance of outside actions, whereas Extract 4 reveals simultaneous thoughts of two separate characters.
Differentiating between single-character focalization and multi-character awareness distinguishes limited from omniscient third-person perspective.
3
Pair each extract with its corresponding point of view classification.
All extracts are correctly matched to their defined narrative techniques.
Ensures precise structural alignment between excerpt characteristics and literary terminology.

Key Concept

Narrative Point of View and Perspective
Question 6404Question →

Arrange the following key historical events leading up to and solidifying the implementation of Nigeria's 1960 Independence Constitution in chronological order from earliest to latest.

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Answer

The correct chronological sequence is: (1) The Resumed Constitutional Conference in London (1958), followed by (2) The imperial passage of the Nigeria Independence Act by the British Parliament (July 1960), then (3) The formal coming into effect of the 1960 Independence Constitution (October 1, 1960), and finally (4) The assumption of office by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe as Governor-General (November 1960).
The sequence follows historical progression: The Resumed Constitutional Conference in London (1958) finalized constitutional structures and minority safeguards. The British Parliament subsequently enacted the Nigeria Independence Act in July 1960 to transfer sovereign authority. The 1960 Independence Constitution officially took effect on October 1, 1960. Finally, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe assumed office as the first indigenous Governor-General in November 1960, succeeding Sir James Robertson.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the date of the Resumed London Constitutional Conference.
Identified that the conference took place in late 1958.
Constitutional negotiation and agreements on independence dates preceded parliamentary enactment.
2
Determine when the British Parliament enacted the Nigeria Independence Act.
Identified that the imperial legislation was passed in July 1960.
Statutory authority from the colonial power was required prior to independence day.
3
Determine the commencement date of the Independence Constitution.
Identified that the constitution took effect on October 1, 1960.
October 1, 1960, marked the formal transition of Nigeria into an independent federal state.
4
Determine when Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe became Governor-General.
Identified that Azikiwe took office in November 1960.
Sir James Robertson served as Governor-General on October 1, 1960, with Azikiwe assuming office a month later.

Key Concept

Chronological development and implementation milestones of the 1960 Independence Constitution.
Question 6405Question →

A small-scale manufacturing enterprise operating in an industry characterized by significant internal technical economies of scale will inevitably be forced out of business by large-scale competitors, regardless of geographic market fragmentation or customer demand for specialized customization.

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Answer: False

Answer

The statement is false. Small-scale enterprises retain strong competitive viability alongside large-scale firms when market size is limited, products require custom tailoring or personal attention, or heavy transport costs isolate regional markets.
The statement is false because internal technical economies of scale do not guarantee total market dominance when market demand is limited, transport costs render centralized distribution uneconomical, or consumers prefer bespoke goods and personalized attention.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the main assertion of the statement regarding small-scale firm survival.
The statement claims that large-scale technical economies of scale make the demise of small-scale producers inevitable in all circumstances.
Evaluating whether economies of scale serve as an absolute determinant of market dominance.
2
Identify market conditions that counteract large-scale production advantages.
Factors such as high freight/transportation costs, specialized niche markets, low total market demand, and the need for personal service allow small firms to operate profitably.
Testing whether exceptions exist to the cost dominance of large-scale manufacturing.
3
Synthesize findings to conclude the truth value.
Because technical economies of scale do not eliminate the operational space for small producers under specialized or fragmented demand conditions, the absolute claim is false.
Finalizing the assessment of the true/false statement.

Key Concept

Factors enabling the survival of small-scale production alongside large-scale firms
Question 6406Question →

Match each character from Oliver Goldsmith's prescribed Non-African drama, She Stoops to Conquer, to their corresponding key dramatic action or characterization:

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Items

Charles Marlow
Tony Lumpkin
Kate Hardcastle
Mrs. Hardcastle

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Answer

Charles Marlow matches with exhibiting dual social behavior around ladies of different social classes; Tony Lumpkin matches with directing the suitors to Mr. Hardcastle's house under the pretense that it is an inn; Kate Hardcastle matches with adopting a barmaid disguise; Mrs. Hardcastle matches with withholding Constance's jewels.
Each character in Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer is accurately matched to their key action: Charles Marlow exhibits contrasting confidence depending on a woman's social standing, Tony Lumpkin initiates the mistaken identity plot, Kate Hardcastle assumes a barmaid disguise to win Marlow, and Mrs. Hardcastle attempts to retain control over Constance's jewels.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the character traits and actions of Charles Marlow in She Stoops to Conquer.
Identify that Marlow suffers from a social dichotomy where he is excessively shy around upper-class women but bold around working-class women.
This behavioral split is central to the comedy of errors in the play.
2
Identify Tony Lumpkin's major plot action.
Recognize that Tony tricks Marlow and Hastings into believing Mr. Hardcastle's residence is an inn.
Tony's trick at the Three Pigeons tavern sets off the central dramatic missteps of the play.
3
Determine Kate Hardcastle's dramatic role and strategy.
Recall that Kate disguises herself as a barmaid to interact easily with Marlow.
Her willingness to stoop allows Marlow to drop his anxiety and demonstrate his true affection.
4
Examine Mrs. Hardcastle's motivations regarding the family fortune.
Connect Mrs. Hardcastle with the attempt to keep Constance Neville's casket of jewels within her control.
She attempts to force a marriage between Constance and Tony to retain the jewels in the household.

Key Concept

Textual and character analysis in Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer
Question 6407Question →

A Nigerian importer enters into a contract to purchase heavy equipment from a manufacturer in Japan using a Confirmed Irrevocable Letter of Credit. What is the correct chronological sequence of operational steps required to successfully execute and settle this foreign trade payment mechanism from start to finish?

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Answer

The correct chronological order begins with the buyer applying to the issuing bank for a letter of credit, followed by international bank transmission and confirmation to the seller, shipment of goods and procurement of the Bill of Lading by the seller, document verification and payment by the intermediary bank, and finally buyer reimbursement to receive the title documents.
The procedural sequence follows standard international trade rules (UCP 600) for documentary credits. Credit application establishes financial backing; bank advising informs the seller; shipment produces the Bill of Lading; document presentation triggers bank settlement; and bank reimbursement releases title documents to the buyer.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the initiation phase of foreign payment under documentary credit.
The importer applies to the issuing bank in Nigeria to open the Letter of Credit.
Commercial banks act on behalf of buyers to initiate credit guarantees prior to shipment.
2
Trace the inter-bank notification and confirmation workflow.
The issuing bank sends credit details to the Japanese correspondent bank to advise and confirm to the exporter.
A confirmed letter of credit requires a bank in the exporter's country to assume payment liability alongside the issuing bank.
3
Determine exporter performance and document generation.
The exporter consigns goods, receives the Bill of Lading, and presents documents to the negotiating bank.
The Bill of Lading is the primary document of title generated upon loading goods onto the vessel.
4
Evaluate document checking and payment settlement to the exporter.
The negotiating bank inspects documents for compliance and releases payment to the exporter.
Under Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP), banks deal in documents, not goods, paying upon strict compliance.
5
Identify the final settlement and transfer of title to the importer.
The issuing bank collects payment from the importer and hands over the Bill of Lading for port clearance.
The buyer cannot take delivery of cargo at destination without presenting the original endorsed Bill of Lading.

Key Concept

Operational Workflow of Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit in Foreign Trade
Question 6408Question →

In a limited partnership operating under commercial legal regulations, which of the following statements correctly describes the liability status of the partners?

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Answer: At least one partner must have unlimited liability for the debts of the firm.

Answer

At least one partner must have unlimited liability for the debts of the firm.
Under commercial law, a limited partnership must consist of one or more general partners who have unlimited liability for the debts of the business, alongside limited partners whose liability is restricted to their capital contributions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key legal requirement defining a limited partnership.
Distinguish between limited partners and general partners.
A limited partnership is created to allow passive investors to limit their financial risk while retaining at least one general partner to handle full liability.
2
Evaluate the legal liability obligation under commercial partnership law.
Confirm that at least one partner must retain unlimited liability.
Creditors must have recourse to at least one partner's personal assets if the business assets are insufficient to cover debts.

Key Concept

Liability structure of a limited partnership
Estimated Time:45s
Question 6409Question →

An investor purchased a parcel of unimproved land in a commercial hub. Over five years, the site's economic value increased significantly due to surrounding urban infrastructure developments, without any physical modification, capital improvements, or operational management contributed by the owner. Which economic reward is exclusively accrued to the underlying natural factor of production in this scenario?

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Answer: Rent, which rewards a non-reproducible natural resource with a fixed supply

Answer

Rent, which rewards a non-reproducible natural resource with a fixed supply
The correct answer identifies rent as the reward accruing to land. Land includes all natural resources provided by nature whose supply is overall fixed and non-reproducible. In this scenario, because the value growth is derived solely from the location of the natural resource without added capital improvements or human labor, the economic gain is classified as rent.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the factor of production highlighted in the scenario.
The unimproved site represents Land, as it is a natural resource provided without human intervention or prior production effort.
Land covers all natural assets (earth, water, minerals, site location) created by nature.
2
Analyze the nature of the economic return described.
The value appreciation occurred strictly due to external location factors without capital expenditure or managerial labour.
Returns generated purely by natural resources with inelastic aggregate supply are economic rent.
3
Match the factor of production (Land) to its specific economic reward.
Land earns Rent as its economic reward.
Wages belong to Labour, Interest belongs to Capital, and Profit belongs to Enterprise.

Key Concept

Factors of Production and Their Specific Economic Rewards
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 6410Question →

Tunde operates a flourishing bakery in Lagos as a sole proprietor. To fund a major expansion into two new cities, he requires significant long-term capital beyond his personal savings and retained earnings. He is considering issuing debentures to the general public while maintaining his current sole proprietorship structure. Which of the following statements correctly evaluates Tunde's proposed financing strategy?

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Answer: He cannot issue debentures because a sole proprietorship lacks a separate legal entity status and cannot issue corporate debt securities.

Answer

He cannot issue debentures because a sole proprietorship lacks a separate legal entity status and cannot issue corporate debt securities.
Sole proprietorships lack legal personality distinct from their owners. Consequently, they cannot issue corporate securities such as debentures or shares to raise long-term capital from the public. A sole proprietor's sources of capital are restricted to personal savings, loans, trade credit, and retained profits.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the legal features and capital sources of a sole proprietorship.
A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business entity where the owner and the business are legally viewed as the same person.
Understanding legal entity status determines what financial instruments a business can legally issue.
2
Evaluate the nature of debentures as a corporate capital source.
Debentures are long-term debt instruments issued by incorporated bodies (limited liability companies).
Unincorporated entities like sole proprietorships are limited to personal savings, trade credit, bank loans, and plough-back profits.
3
Select the correct evaluation of the proposed strategy.
Tunde cannot issue debentures under a sole proprietorship structure because the business is not incorporated.
To issue corporate securities like debentures or shares, the business must be converted into a public limited company.

Key Concept

Capital sources and legal status of a sole proprietorship
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 6411Question →

In the pre-colonial Hausa-Fulani administration, nomadic herders and livestock owners were required to pay a specific annual tax levied on their cattle. Which of the following taxes was collected for this purpose?

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Answer: Jangali

Answer

Jangali
Jangali was the tax assessed specifically on cattle and livestock within the Hausa-Fulani Emirate system.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the revenue system of the pre-colonial Hausa-Fulani Emirate.
The fiscal structure maintained distinct taxes for land, livestock, personal status, and religious welfare.
Tax categories were defined according to economic activity and asset ownership.
2
Identify the tax levied specifically on cattle owners.
Jangali was the designated tax paid on livestock by pastoralists and cattle rearers.
This served as a major source of revenue for the central treasury of the Emirate.

Key Concept

Pre-Colonial Hausa-Fulani Tax Administration
Question 6412Question →

Which of the following traditional financial systems operates by a group of individuals contributing a fixed sum of money at regular intervals, with the total pool disbursed to one member at each rotation?

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Answer: Esusu system

Answer

The Esusu system is a traditional rotating credit and savings scheme where members make regular fixed contributions that are distributed sequentially to one member per cycle.
The system described is an indigenous rotating savings and credit scheme where members pool fixed funds periodically to provide capital to one participant per cycle. In Nigeria and West Africa, this traditional mechanism is known as Esusu or Adashi.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core characteristics of the financial institution described in the prompt.
The prompt describes a traditional micro-financial arrangement involving periodic fixed contributions and rotating lump-sum collection.
Identifying structural features helps distinguish informal traditional schemes from formal banking or market mechanisms.
2
Match the features with West African traditional credit arrangements.
Esusu (also known as Adashi) directly matches this revolving credit description.
It enables informal capital pooling without requiring formal bank collateral or procedures.

Key Concept

Traditional Financial Systems (Esusu/Adashi)
Question 6413Question →

To combat an economic recession and stimulate private sector credit creation, a central bank intends to implement an expansionary policy strictly through quantitative monetary instruments. Which of the following policy combinations achieves this objective?

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Answer: Lowering the cash reserve ratio and purchasing government securities in the open market

Answer

Lowering the cash reserve ratio and purchasing government securities in the open market
Lowering the cash reserve ratio decreases the proportion of deposits commercial banks must keep idle with the central bank, freeing up funds for lending. Simultaneously, buying treasury bills through Open Market Operations (OMO) injects central bank liquidity directly into commercial bank vaults. Both tools are quantitative instruments operating in an expansionary direction.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the required policy goal and classification constraint
The target is an expansionary monetary policy (increasing money supply/credit) using strictly quantitative instruments (general tools affecting overall credit volume).
Quantitative tools include Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), Liquidity Ratio, Bank/Rediscount Rate, and Open Market Operations (OMO).
2
Analyze the directional impact of each quantitative instrument
Lowering the Cash Reserve Ratio releases more deposit funds for lending. Purchasing government securities via OMO injects cash directly into bank reserves.
Both measures expand commercial bank reserves and lower borrowing costs, stimulating economic activity during a recession.
3
Filter out selective instruments and contractionary measures in other choices
Options containing direct credit directives, moral suasion, or margin requirements utilize selective instruments. Options that raise reserve requirements or sell treasury bills act contractionarily.
Selective instruments target specific sectors or rely on persuasion, failing the strict quantitative instrument requirement.

Key Concept

Quantitative vs Selective Monetary Policy Instruments and Directional Impact
Question 6414Question →

In the United Nations Security Council, decisions on substantive matters require nine affirmative votes, including all permanent members. What is the legal effect when a non-permanent member votes against a resolution supported by all five permanent members?

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Answer: It serves as one negative vote among the council members but does not constitute a veto to block the resolution.

Answer

It serves as one negative vote among the council members but does not constitute a veto to block the resolution.
Under Article 27 of the UN Charter, non-permanent members participate fully in substantive voting, and their votes count toward achieving the mandatory nine affirmative votes. However, a negative vote by a non-permanent member does not constitute a veto and cannot unilaterally block a resolution if nine or more total affirmative votes are achieved.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the voting rules of the UN Security Council on substantive matters under Article 27 of the UN Charter.
Substantive decisions require 9 affirmative votes out of 15 members, with no permanent member casting a negative vote (veto).
To understand how individual member votes contribute to the total required threshold.
2
Evaluate the difference between permanent (P5) and non-permanent member voting powers.
Non-permanent members have standard voting rights where their negative votes subtract from the 9 required affirmative votes, but they lack veto power.
Veto power is an exclusive privilege granted solely to the five permanent members.

Key Concept

Voting procedures and legal distinction between permanent and non-permanent members in the UN Security Council
Question 6415Question →

Read the lines below:

"Low lulling sounds of liquid melody,
Flow smoothly through the tranquil afternoon."

Which sound phenomenon is predominantly created by the repetition of the soft consonant /l/ and soothing vowel sounds in these lines?

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Answer: Euphony

Answer

Euphony
The correct answer is Euphony because the excerpt repeatedly uses soft, liquid consonant sounds (primarily /l/) combined with long, soothing vowels to create a smooth, pleasant, and musical auditory effect.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sound patterns in the given poetic excerpt
Identify repeated soft liquid consonant sounds (/l/ in 'low', 'lulling', 'liquid', 'melody', 'flow', 'tranquil') paired with smooth, elongated vowels.
Determining the dominant phonetic elements helps identify the auditory effect.
2
Evaluate the acoustic quality and mood generated by these sounds
The sound combination produces a pleasing, smooth, and gentle auditory experience.
Recognizing whether the sound interaction is pleasing (harmonious) or jarring (discordant) differentiates euphony from cacophony.
3
Match the observed acoustic effect to the correct literary term
The term for a combination of words that sound pleasant and harmonious to the ear is Euphony.
Euphony is directly characterized by liquid sounds and soft vowels working together musically.

Key Concept

Euphony and Auditory Quality in Poetry
Question 6416Question →

The Central Bank of Nigeria increases the mandatory Cash Reserve Ratio for commercial banks from 10%10\% to 20%20\%. Assuming an initial cash deposit of N80,000\text{N}80,000 into the commercial banking system with no cash leakages, how does this policy shift impact the total credit expansion capacity of commercial banks?

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Answer: The credit multiplier decreases from 1010 to 55, reducing total credit expansion by N400,000\text{N}400,000

Answer

The credit multiplier decreases from 1010 to 55, reducing total credit expansion by N400,000\text{N}400,000.
The total capacity of commercial banks to create credit is inversely related to the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRRCRR), expressed as Total Credit=Initial Deposit×1CRR\text{Total Credit} = \text{Initial Deposit} \times \frac{1}{\text{CRR}}. When CRR is 10%10\%, the multiplier is 1010, creating up to N800,000\text{N}800,000. When CRR rises to 20%20\%, the multiplier falls to 55, creating up to N400,000\text{N}400,000. The net policy effect is a reduction in potential credit expansion of N400,000\text{N}400,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the initial credit multiplier and total credit expansion at 10% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
Initial Multiplier = 10.10=10\frac{1}{0.10} = 10; Initial Expansion = N80,000×10=N800,000\text{N}80,000 \times 10 = \text{N}800,000
The credit multiplier is the inverse of the reserve requirement ratio.
2
Calculate the new credit multiplier and total credit expansion at 20% Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
New Multiplier = 10.20=5\frac{1}{0.20} = 5; New Expansion = N80,000×5=N400,000\text{N}80,000 \times 5 = \text{N}400,000
An increase in CRR forces banks to hold more cash in reserve, reducing the fraction available for lending.
3
Determine the net change in credit expansion capacity
Net Reduction = N800,000−N400,000=N400,000\text{N}800,000 - \text{N}400,000 = \text{N}400,000
Subtracting the new total credit expansion capacity from the initial capacity yields the reduction in credit creation.

Key Concept

Credit Multiplier and Monetary Reserve Requirements
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 6417Question →

To evaluate the escalating political tensions that ultimately led to the collapse of Nigeria's First Republic, place the following historical developments in chronological order from the earliest to the latest event.

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Answer

The correct chronological order of events is: first, the declaration of a state of emergency in the Western Region (May 1962); second, the national population census crisis (1962–1963); third, the formation of the NNA and UPGA political alliances (1964); and fourth, the outbreak of electoral violence in the Western Region ('Operation Wetie') in late 1965.
The correct chronological timeline begins with the Action Group crisis and Western Region emergency rule in May 1962, followed by the national population census conflict of 1962–1963, then the realignment of parties into NNA and UPGA in mid-1964, and concludes with the widespread violence of 'Operation Wetie' after the October 1965 Western Region elections.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the timeframe for the Action Group crisis and Western Region emergency rule.
The factional division within the Action Group led to the federal declaration of a state of emergency in May 1962.
This event signaled the first major federal intervention in regional governance after independence.
2
Determine the sequence of the Census crisis.
Demographic controversies over the 1962 enumeration led to its cancellation and a contested 1963 recount.
Census figures determined regional representation and political dominance in the federal parliament.
3
Trace the formation of broad political alliances ahead of the federal election.
The Nigerian National Alliance (NNA) and the United Progressive Grand Alliance (UPGA) were established in 1964.
Regional parties regrouped into macro-alliances to contest the December 1964 federal legislative elections.
4
Pinpoint the final regional election crisis.
Widespread civil unrest ('Operation Wetie') erupted following the October 1965 Western Regional elections.
Allegations of massive electoral malpractice led to arson and unrest, delivering the final blow to the First Republic.

Key Concept

Chronology of Political Crises in Nigeria's First Republic (1960–1966)
Question 6418Question →

Which formation document of a private limited company sets out the internal rules governing the rights, duties, and management of its directors and shareholders?

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Answer: Articles of Association

Answer

Articles of Association
The Articles of Association contains the internal regulations and bye-laws governing the administrative management of the company, the rights and duties of directors, share transfer procedures, and voting rights.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary purpose of key incorporation documents.
The document regulating internal governance and officer duties is required.
Companies require separate legal instruments for external boundary definition and internal operational rules.
2
Distinguish between Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
The Articles of Association contains internal regulations, whereas the Memorandum of Association establishes external relationships and object clauses.
Under company law, internal administration and shareholders' rights are specifically governed by the Articles of Association.

Key Concept

Articles of Association vs. Memorandum of Association in Private Limited Companies
Estimated Time:45s
Question 6419Question →

Read the following excerpt from a dramatic monologue carefully:

"Listen to me, noble chiefs of the council! You call my counsel rash because I refuse to bow before the storm. But I tell you, this timid peace you embrace is merely a phantom. It wears the mask of harmony today, yet tomorrow it will devour the very soil your ancestors bled to preserve."

As used in the passage above, what is the contextual meaning of the word "phantom"?

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Answer: An illusion or deceptive appearance of security

Answer

An illusion or deceptive appearance of security
The word 'phantom' is used figuratively to describe a peace that is unreal and deceptively mask-like. The speaker warns that what appears to be harmony is actually an illusion that will bring ruin, making 'an illusion or deceptive appearance of security' the correct interpretation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the passage context surrounding the word 'phantom'
The word describes 'this timid peace' which 'wears the mask of harmony today, yet tomorrow it will devour the very soil'.
Context clues such as 'mask of harmony' indicate that the peace is not genuine.
2
Differentiate between the literal dictionary definition and the contextual figurative meaning
'Phantom' literally means a ghost, but figuratively refers to something that lacks true substance or reality.
The speaker is evaluating a political state of peace, not referring to a physical apparition.
3
Select the option that matches the contextual figurative meaning
The phrase refers to an illusion or false appearance of security.
This accurately reflects the speaker's warning that the current peace is deceptive and transient.

Key Concept

Contextual Word Meaning in Literature
Question 6420Question →

Read the prose excerpt below:

"Kofi adjusted his spectacles and glanced across the dimly lit study at Dr. Baako, who sat motionless with his head buried in his hands. Kofi wondered if the old scholar had finally uncovered the secret behind the missing manuscript, but Dr. Baako remained silent, offering no hint of the thoughts racing through his mind."

Which narrative point of view is employed in the passage above?

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Answer: Third-person limited perspective

Answer

Third-person limited perspective
The correct answer is Third-person limited perspective because the narrator employs third-person pronouns and reveals only Kofi's internal speculation ('Kofi wondered'), while acknowledging that Dr. Baako's thoughts are unknown.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the grammatical pronouns used by the narrator
The passage uses third-person pronouns ('he', 'his') rather than first-person ('I') or second-person ('you').
Identifying the pronoun set establishes whether the narrative is framed in first, second, or third person.
2
Analyze the extent of the narrator's access to characters' internal thoughts
The narrator presents only Kofi's internal consciousness ('Kofi wondered') while noting that Dr. Baako offered no hint of his thoughts.
Differentiating between limited and omniscient third-person narration requires checking whether internal access is restricted to one focalizing character or extends to all characters.
3
Conclude the specific narrative perspective
The perspective is third-person limited.
Third-person limited narration presents events through the perception of a single focal character while keeping other characters' thoughts private.

Key Concept

Third-Person Limited Narrative Perspective
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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