POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1979 Nigerian presidential election was won by Shehu Shagari. Which of the following was a key factor that contributed to his victory?
A. The support of the military
B. The influence of the Northern People's Congress (NPC)
C. The economic growth of the 1970s
D. The rise of ethnic tensions
Question 2
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of climate change on Nigerian agriculture. The study found that the average temperature in Nigeria had increased by 1°C over the past 20 years. What is the rate of change of temperature?
A. ( rac{1}{20} )
B. ( rac{1}{10} )
C. ( rac{1}{5} )
D. ( rac{1}{2} )
Question 3
The 1967 civil war in Nigeria was sparked by which of the following events?
A. The assassination of Tafawa Balewa
B. The secession of Biafra
C. The election of General Gowon
D. The discovery of oil in the Niger Delta
Question 4
What is the primary function of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)?
A. To promote economic development in Africa
B. To provide humanitarian aid to African countries
C. To promote peace and security in Africa
D. To promote cultural exchange between Africa and other regions
Question 5
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
A. 2Ω
B. 4Ω
C. 6Ω
D. 8Ω
Question 6
The 1967 civil war in Nigeria was sparked by which of the following events?
A. The assassination of Tafawa Balewa
B. The secession of Biafra
C. The election of General Gowon
D. The discovery of oil in the Niger Delta
Question 7
The Hausa-Fulani Empire was a major power in what region of Nigeria?
A. North-Central
B. North-West
C. North-East
D. South-West
Question 8
In the context of Nigerian Literature, what is the primary theme of the novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?
A. The impact of colonialism on traditional societies
B. The role of women in Nigerian society
C. The struggle for independence and self-rule
D. The importance of education and literacy
Question 9
What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory in the context of scientific inquiry?
A. A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
B. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation for a set of phenomena
C. A theory is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
D. A theory is a tentative explanation for a set of phenomena
Question 10
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the human body?
A. To regulate blood sugar levels
B. To synthesize proteins
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth and division
Question 11
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of deforestation on Nigerian wildlife. The study found that the population of a certain species of monkey had decreased by 20% over the past 10 years. What is the rate of change of the population?
A. ( rac{-20}{10} )
B. ( rac{-10}{10} )
C. ( rac{-5}{10} )
D. ( rac{-1}{10} )
Question 12
The Niger Delta region is rich in what type of resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Zulu
Question 14
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them supported the death penalty for murder. If 80% of the respondents were men, how many men supported the death penalty?
A. 600
B. 800
C. 900
D. 1000
Question 15
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary cause of the Fulani Jihad?
A. The desire for economic gain and resources
B. The need for military conquest and expansion
C. The spread of Islam and the desire to convert others
D. The desire for political power and control

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