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NSCDC Recruitment Aptitude Test Past Questions and Answers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) is a paramilitary organization responsible for providing civil security, counter-terrorism, and disaster management services in Nigeria. The NSCDC regularly conducts recruitment exercises to fill vacancies in various cadres. These past questions will give you insight into the exam and how to go about answering them.
NSCDC Recruitment Aptitude Test Format
The test consists of four sections and a total of 120 questions for 120 minutes
The test sections include:
- Quantitative reasoning questions (MATHS)
- Verbal Reasoning (ENGLISH)
- General knowledge/ Current affairs.
Sample Questions for NSCDC recruitment Aptitude Test
VERBAL REASONING
Question: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “Eloquent”:
A) Fluent
B) Silent
C) Boring
D) Clumsy
Answer: A) Fluent
Question: Select the option that correctly completes the analogy: Apple is to Fruit as Carrot is to __________.
A) Vegetable
B) Root
C) Orange
D) Food
Answer: B) Root
Question: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to “Generous”:
A) Selfish
B) Kind
C) Giving
D) Caring
Answer: A Selfish
Question: In which sentence is the word “Ubiquitous” used correctly?
A) The umbrella was so ubiquitous that it protected everyone from the sun.
B) The concert was a hit because the music was ubiquitous.
C) Ubiquitous people often find it hard to adapt to new environments.
D) In today’s modern world, smartphones are becoming ubiquitous.
Answer: D) In today’s modern world, smartphones are becoming ubiquitous.
Question: Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the phrase: “To bite the bullet.”
A) To chew on something tough
B) To endure a difficult situation with courage
C) To avoid confrontation
D) To spit out unpleasant food
Answer: B To endure a difficult situation with courage
Question: Choose the correct word order for the sentence: “on the hill a small cottage stood.”
A) A small cottage stood on the hill.
B) A stood small cottage on the hill.
C) Stood on the hill a small cottage.
D) On the hill stood a small cottage.
Answer: A) A small cottage stood on the hill.
Question: Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A) The team are playing their best.
B) The movie is really good.
C) The dogs barks loudly.
D) She sings and dance well.
Answer: B The movie is really good.
Question: Which of the following words is a synonym for “Adequate”?
A) Insufficient
B) Inadequate
C) Abundant
D) Scarce
Answer: C Abundant
Question: Select the option that correctly completes the analogy: Ocean is to Water as Forest is to __________.
A) Trees
B) Animals
C) Earth
D) Air
Answer: A) Trees
Question: Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to “Cautious”:
A) Brave
B) Careful
C) Wary
D) Prudent
Answer: A Brave
NUMERICAL REASONING
Question: What is 25% of 80?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
Answer: B) 20
Question: If a shirt originally costs $60 and is now on sale for 30% off, what is the sale price?
A) $18
B) $36
C) $42
D) $48
Answer: B $36
Question: If a car travels at a speed of 65 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3.5 hours?
A) 175 miles
B) 210 miles
C) 227.5 miles
D) 245 miles
Answer: C 227.5 miles
Question: If the perimeter of a square is 48 cm, what is the length of each side?
A) 8 cm
B) 10 cm
C) 12 cm
D) 16 cm
Answer: B 10 cm
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