Oyo State Civil Service Past Questions and Answers

Oyo State Civil Service Past Questions and Answers

Here are 20 Oyo State Civil Service questions along with options and the correct answers:

Who is the current Governor of Oyo State?

a) Seyi Makinde

b) Abiola Ajimobi

c) Adebayo Alao-Akala

d) Rashidi Ladoja

Answer: a) Seyi Makinde

What is the capital city of Oyo State?

a) Ibadan

b) Abeokuta

c) Lagos

d) Osogbo

Answer: a) Ibadan

Which of the following is the official language of Oyo State?

a) Yoruba

b) English

c) Hausa

d) Igbo

Answer: b) English

How many local government areas are there in Oyo State?

a) 27

b) 30

c) 33

d) 36

Answer: d) 36

Which of the following universities is located in Oyo State?

a) University of Lagos

b) University of Ibadan

c) Obafemi Awolowo University

d) University of Ilorin

Answer: b) University of Ibadan

Which year was Oyo State created?

a) 1960

b) 1976

c) 1991

d) 2000

Answer: b) 1976

Who is the traditional ruler of Ibadan?

a) Oba of Lagos

b) Alaafin of Oyo

c) Olubadan of Ibadan

d) Ooni of Ife

Answer: c) Olubadan of Ibadan

Which sector is the largest employer in the civil service of Oyo State?

a) Education

b) Health

c) Agriculture

d) Transportation

Answer: a) Education

Which of the following is the official slogan of Oyo State?

a) Pacesetter State

b) Centre of Excellence

c) Gateway State

d) Sunshine State

Answer: a) Pacesetter State

Who is the current Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly?

a) Adebo Ogundoyin

b) Monsurat Sunmonu

c) Kehinde Ayoola

d) Olagunju Ojo

Answer: a) Adebo Ogundoyin

Which of the following local government areas is the largest in Oyo State?

a) Ibadan North

b) Lagelu

c) Ogbomoso North

d) Iseyin

Answer: a) Ibadan North

Which government agency is responsible for revenue collection in Oyo State?

a) Oyo State Internal Revenue Service (OYSIRS)

b) Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYRMA)

c) Oyo State Environmental Protection Agency (OYSEPA)

d) Oyo State Water Corporation (OYSWC)

Answer: a) Oyo State Internal Revenue Service (OYSIRS)

Who is the current Chief Judge of Oyo State?

a) Munta Abimbola

b) Olufemi Akintola

c) Badejoko Adeniji

d) Taiwo Taiwo

Answer: a) Munta Abimbola

Which of the following is a major festival celebrated in Oyo State?

a) Eyo Festival

b) Olojo Festival

c) New Yam Festival

d) Argungu Fishing Festival

Answer: b) Olojo Festival

Which of the following is NOT a prominent tourist attraction in Oyo State?

a) Cocoa House

b) IITA Forest Reserve

c) Olumo Rock

d) National Museum of Unity

Answer: c) Olumo Rock

Which local government area is home to the famous Ogbomoso Ajilete Carnival?

a) Ogbomoso North

b) Ogbomoso South

c) Atiba

d) Ibarapa North

Answer: b) Ogbomoso South

What is the official currency used in Oyo State?

a) Naira

b) Cedi

c) Rand

d) Shilling

Answer: a) Naira

Which of the following industries is known to thrive in Oyo State?

a) Oil and Gas

b) Manufacturing

c) Mining

d) Technology

Answer: b) Manufacturing

Who is the current Commissioner for Education in Oyo State?

a) Olasunkanmi Olaleye

b) Olubunmi Oladejo

c) Olugbenga Adewusi

d) Daud Sangodoyin

Answer: a) Olasunkanmi Olaleye

Which famous musician is known to hail from Oyo State?

a) Wizkid

b) Burna Boy

c) Davido

d) 9ice

Answer: d) 9ice