INEC exam past questions and answers

INEC exam past questions and answers

Here are 20 sample questions related to INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) in Nigeria, along with multiple-choice options and answers:

Who is responsible for conducting elections in Nigeria?

A) NAFDAC

B) INEC

C) CBN

D) NNPC

Answer: B) INEC

What does INEC stand for?

A) International Nuclear Energy Committee

B) Independent National Electoral Commission

C) International Nonprofit Education Consortium

D) Intercontinental Nuclear Engineering Corporation

Answer: B) Independent National Electoral Commission

How often are presidential elections held in Nigeria?

A) Every 3 years

B) Every 4 years

C) Every 5 years

D) Every 6 years

Answer: B) Every 4 years

In which year was INEC officially established in Nigeria?

A) 1960

B) 1979

C) 1999

D) 2007

Answer: C) 1999

Which document serves as the constitution for INEC in Nigeria?

A) National Anthem

B) Electoral Act

C) National Pledge

D) INEC Charter

Answer: B) Electoral Act

What is the minimum voting age in Nigerian elections?

A) 16

B) 18

C) 21

D) 25

Answer: B) 18

Which body monitors political parties and their activities in Nigeria?

A) ICPC

B) EFCC

C) NCC

D) INEC

Answer: D) INEC

How many political parties were registered by INEC for the 2019 general elections in Nigeria?

A) 50

B) 72

C) 91

D) 128

Answer: C) 91

Who is the current Chairman of INEC (as of my knowledge cutoff date in January 2022)?

A) Muhammadu Buhari

B) Yakubu Mahmood

C) Goodluck Jonathan

D) Olusegun Obasanjo

Answer: B) Yakubu Mahmood

Which of the following elections is NOT conducted by INEC in Nigeria?

A) Presidential elections

B) Local government elections

C) Gubernatorial elections

D) Senatorial elections

Answer: B) Local government elections

How many voting phases are typically involved in Nigerian general elections?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

Answer: B) 2

What is the color of the ballot paper used for the presidential election in Nigeria?

A) Green

B) Yellow

C) White

D) Blue

Answer: A) Green

What is the maximum number of terms a Nigerian president can serve?

A) One

B) Two

C) Three

D) No term limit

Answer: B) Two

Who is responsible for announcing election results in Nigeria?

A) The President

B) INEC Chairman

C) The United Nations

D) Political party leaders

Answer: B) INEC Chairman

How are INEC commissioners appointed?

A) By the President with Senate confirmation

B) Through a national referendum

C) By the United Nations

D) By popular vote

Answer: A) By the President with Senate confirmation

Which electoral system does Nigeria use for presidential elections?

A) First-Past-The-Post

B) Proportional Representation

C) Runoff Voting

D) Two-Round System

Answer: A) First-Past-The-Post

What is the primary responsibility of INEC during elections?

A) Campaigning for political parties

B) Promoting voter apathy

C) Providing security during elections

D) Conducting free and fair elections

Answer: D) Conducting free and fair elections

In Nigeria, what is the role of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) during elections?

A) They are responsible for counting votes.

B) They are in charge of political campaigns.

C) They coordinate and supervise elections in states.

D) They serve as election observers.

Answer: C) They coordinate and supervise elections in states.

Which of the following is not a category of election in Nigeria?

A) Presidential Election

B) Local Government Election

C) Gubernatorial Election

D) Legislative Election

Answer: D) Legislative Election

What is the punishment for electoral fraud in Nigeria?

A) Warning

B) Fine

C) Imprisonment

D) Community service

Answer: C) Imprisonment