The correct answer is:

(b) corporal

The complete sentence would be:
Many educationists feel that corporal punishment should still be retained in schools.

Explanation:

• Corporal punishment refers to physical punishment, such as caning or spanking, administered in schools.

• Capital punishment (A) refers to the death penalty, which is unrelated to school discipline.

• Corporate (C) relates to businesses or corporations, making it irrelevant here.

• Physical (D) is close in meaning but not the standard term used in educational contexts (the fixed phrase is "corporal punishment").

Thus, the most accurate choice is (b) corporal.

The Civil Service assists in policy formulation and implementation, while the executive approves policies.

1. Assumption: The question implies a 90° sector (as no diagram is provided).

2. Area of Sector:

   90°/360°×πr2=1/4×π×16=4π cm2360°90°​×πr2=41​×π×16=4πcm2

3. Area of Triangle:

   1/2×4×4=8 cm221​×4×4=8cm2

4. Shaded Area:

   4π−8cm2

Public corporations are controlled via legislative oversight, ministerial supervision, and audits, not public protests.

1. Radius:

   r=3.6/2=1.8 cm

2. Arc Length:

   L=θ/360°×2πr=35°/360°×2×π×1.8≈1.1 cm

3. Perimeter (Arc + 2 Radii):

   $$P=L+2r=1.1+3.6=4.7\text{ cm}$$

1. If (x - 2) is a factor, then x = 2 is a root.

2. Substitute x = 2:
   8 - 12 + 2k + 14 = 0 ⇒ 2k + 10 = 0 ⇒ k = -5

Delta State was created from the former Bendel State on August 27, 1991.

The underlined word is original, which means the first or authentic version of something. The opposite in this context would be a duplicate (a copy), not necessarily a fake (which implies deception).

The correct answer is:
(a) duplicate

The complete sentence would be:
What I have is only a duplicate of the famous painting; the original is in the National Museum.

(Note: While "fake" (C) is an opposite of "original," it carries a negative connotation, suggesting deception. "Duplicate" is a neutral term for a copy, fitting better in this context.

Privatization/commercialization transfers public corporations to private ownership, contradicting their original purpose of state-driven service provision.

Correct Answer:
(b) confirmed

Complete Sentence:
"The management has neither confirmed nor denied the rumour that it was going to lay off some workers."

This makes perfect sense as it shows management hasn't taken any position (neither affirming nor rejecting) regarding the rumor.

Nigeria Airways collapsed due to systemic issues: embezzlement (misappropriation of funds), corruption (bribery/fraud), and lack of patriotism (mismanagement/nepotism).

Pension eligibility under the Pension Reform Act requires a minimum of 10 years of service (Section 2(1)), regardless of age.

The Public Service Commission is responsible for appointments, promotions, and discipline within the Civil Service, including permanent secretaries.

Mai Mala Buni is the current Governor of Yobe State as of 2024.

1. 5 - 2x > 11 - 4x

2. 2x > 6 ⇒ x > 3

1. |x/5| = |x/2| ⇒ x/5 = x/2 or x/5 = -x/2

2. First case: x = 0

3. Second case: 2x = -5x ⇒ 7x = 0 ⇒ x = 0

A "matching grant" requires the recipient (e.g., local government) to contribute a portion of the project cost, with the federal/state government supplementing the rest. This incentivizes local investment.

A permanent civil service ensures institutional memory and policy consistency despite changes in political leadership, maintaining administrative stability.

Correct answer:
(d) addressing

Complete correct sentence:
"Instead of addressing the issue, the speaker digressed to unimportant matters."

This shows the speaker failed to deal directly with the issue and instead wandered off topic, making "addressing" the perfect opposite of the implied "digressing" in this context.

The board oversees operations, while the managing director handles day-to-day activities.

Charles Chukwuma Soludo
- *Explanation:* Prof. Charles Soludo became the Governor of Anambra State in March 2022.

1. Find Roots:

   x2+3x−10=0⇒x=2,−5x2+3x−10=0⇒x=2,−5

2. Parabola Opens Upwards: The expression is negative between the roots.

   $$-5<x<2$$

"Thunder" is an abstract noun as it refers to a sound or phenomenon that cannot be physically touched.

• Mitigated means to reduce or lessen (something, such as tension).

• The opposite of "mitigated" in this context would mean something that increased the tension.

• Heightened means to increase or intensify, which is the most appropriate opposite in this sentence.

The other options:

• (a) provoked – means to cause a reaction, but doesn't directly mean "increase."

• (c) created – means to bring into existence, but doesn't convey the opposite of "reduced."

• (d) prolonged – means to extend in time, not necessarily to increase intensity.

he underlined word in the sentence is counterfeit, which means fake or not genuine. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to counterfeit and correctly fits the gap in the sentence is genuine.

So, the correct answer is:
(d) genuine

The complete sentence would be:
A bank clerk should be able to tell easily the difference between genuine notes and counterfeit ones.

1. Radius at Latitude 30°:

   r=Rcos⁡30°= Rcos30° =R⋅3/2​

2. Circumference at Latitude 30°:

   C=2πr=2πR⋅3/2=πR3C=2πr=2πR⋅23​​=πR3​

3. Given 2πR=4×1042πR=4×104:

   πR=2×104  ⟹  C=2×104×3≈34,641 kmπR=2×104⟹C=2×104×3​≈34,641 km

4. Speed:

   Speed=C/24=34,641/24≈1,443 km/hrSpeed=24C​=2434,641​≈1,443 km/hr

Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-finals in 2022.

In Nigeria’s federal structure, local governments are administratively subordinate to state governments, which oversee their creation, funding, and operations.

Keffi is a town in Nasarawa State.

1. The equation mixes logarithmic bases (2 and 3), making it complex to solve algebraically.

2. Test options:

   • For x = 2: log₂2 - log₃1 = 1 - 0 = 1 ≠ 2

   • For x = 9/8: log₂(9/8) ≈ 0.169 - log₃(1/8) ≈ -1.893 ≈ 2.062 ≈ 2

   • For x = 49/48: log₂(49/48) ≈ 0.029 - log₃(1/48) ≈ -3.261 ≈ 3.29 ≠ 2

Anonymity ensures civil servants implement policies without personal attribution. Credit/blame rests with the elected government, preserving neutrality and professionalism.

The numerator \(8 + 125x^3\) is a sum of cubes, which factors into \((2 + 5x)(4 - 10x + 25x^2)\). The denominator matches the second factor, simplifying the expression to \(2 + 5x\).

The time difference is calculated based on the total longitudinal difference (26°), with each degree equivalent to 4 minutes, resulting in 104 minutes.

FAAN is the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, managing the country's airports.

Imo State is nicknamed the "Eastern Heartland" due to its central location in the Igbo cultural region.

The 1976 local government reforms under Murtala Mohammed abolished these ministries to decentralize power.

Corruption and inefficiency are systemic issues in Nigeria's civil service, leading to bureaucratic delays, mismanagement, and reduced public trust. While other options (like poor infrastructure) are challenges, corruption is the primary impediment highlighted in governance studies.

Professionals like engineers/architects belong to the Professional Class, which requires specialized qualifications and handles technical advisory roles.