Practice Post UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY general studies 2023 Past Questions

Question 1

The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member countries. Which of the following is NOT one of the original member countries of OPEC?

A. Iran

B. Iraq

C. Venezuela

Correct D. Ghana

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2

The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of Ubuntuism, which originated in Africa. What does 'ubuntu' roughly translate to in English?

Correct A. Humanity

B. Community

C. Human rights

D. Social justice

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The 'Abidjan Convention' is a regional agreement aimed at protecting the marine and coastal environment of West and Central Africa. What is the main objective of the Abidjan Convention?

A. To promote sustainable fishing practices

B. To protect marine biodiversity

Correct C. To prevent pollution of the marine environment

D. To promote tourism in coastal areas

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

The 'African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights' was adopted in 1981 by the Organization of African Unity (OAU). What is the main purpose of the Charter?

A. To promote democracy in Africa

Correct B. To protect human rights in Africa

C. To promote economic development in Africa

D. To promote peace and security in Africa

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The 'Economic Community of West African States' (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration in West Africa. What is the main objective of ECOWAS?

Correct A. To promote free trade among member states

B. To promote economic development in West Africa

C. To promote peace and security in West Africa

D. To promote cultural exchange among member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The Nigerian government has implemented various policies to promote the development of the country's oil and gas sector. Which of the following policies is NOT a key component of the Nigerian Content Development and Implementation Strategy (NCDIS)?

A. Local Content Development

B. Capacity Building

C. Infrastructure Development

Correct D. Environmental Protection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them use the internet at least once a day. If 80% of the respondents are between the ages of 18 and 35, what is the probability that a randomly selected respondent is between the ages of 18 and 35 and uses the internet at least once a day?

Correct A. 0.48

B. 0.52

C. 0.60

D. 0.80

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian household. What is the name of the building material used for the roof?

Correct A. Thatched Roof

B. Metal Roof

C. Concrete Roof

D. Wooden Roof

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

The Nigerian government has implemented various policies to promote the development of the country's agricultural sector. Which of the following policies is NOT a key component of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA)?

A. Crop Diversification

B. Livestock Development

C. Infrastructure Development

Correct D. Environmental Protection

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 70% of them use a smartphone. If 80% of the respondents are between the ages of 18 and 35, what is the probability that a randomly selected respondent is between the ages of 18 and 35 and uses a smartphone?

A. 0.56

Correct B. 0.60

C. 0.64

D. 0.80

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?

A. Promoting regional security and stability

B. Fostering economic cooperation and development

C. Encouraging cultural exchange and understanding

Correct D. Establishing a single currency for all member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12

The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the six main organs of the UN?

A. General Assembly

B. Security Council

C. Economic and Social Council

Correct D. Federal Reserve Bank

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of OPEC?

A. Stabilizing oil prices

B. Increasing oil production

C. Promoting economic development

Correct D. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14

The African Union (AU) has a total of 55 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of the AU?

A. Promoting economic integration

B. Fostering regional security and stability

C. Encouraging cultural exchange and understanding

Correct D. Establishing a single currency for all member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network. Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of focus for the UNDP?

A. Poverty reduction

B. Climate change mitigation

C. Disaster risk reduction

Correct D. Establishing a single currency for all UN member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a multilateral development bank that aims to promote economic development in Africa. Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of focus for the AfDB?

A. Infrastructure development

B. Private sector development

C. Human development

Correct D. Establishing a single currency for all African countries

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has a total of 13 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of OPEC?

A. Stabilizing oil prices

B. Increasing oil production

C. Promoting economic development

Correct D. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has a total of 15 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?

A. Promoting regional security and stability

B. Fostering economic cooperation and development

C. Encouraging cultural exchange and understanding

Correct D. Establishing a single currency for all member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19

The African Union (AU) has a total of 55 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of the AU?

A. Promoting economic integration

B. Fostering regional security and stability

C. Encouraging cultural exchange and understanding

Correct D. Establishing a single currency for all member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network. Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of focus for the UNDP?

A. Poverty reduction

B. Climate change mitigation

C. Disaster risk reduction

D. Establishing a single currency for all UN member states

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 21

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?

A. To promote free movement of people and goods among member states

B. To establish a common currency among member states

C. To promote regional security and stability

Correct D. To promote the use of English as the official language of member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22

The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main organs of the UN?

A. General Assembly

B. Security Council

C. Economic and Social Council

Correct D. Federal Reserve Bank

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of OPEC?

A. To promote the stability of the global oil market

B. To increase the production of oil among member states

Correct C. To promote the use of renewable energy sources

D. To promote the development of the oil industry among member states

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

The African Union (AU) has a total of 55 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main organs of the AU?

A. Assembly of Heads of State and Government

B. Executive Council

C. Permanent Representatives Committee

Correct D. Federal Reserve Bank

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25

The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle of African philosophy. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'ubuntu'?

Correct A. I am because we are

B. I am because I am

C. We are because we are

D. We are because I am

Correct Answer: A

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