POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the name of the famous Nigerian writer who wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ben Okri
D. Tayeb Salih
Question 2
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 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
The concept of 'jihad' is a key aspect of which of the following religions?
A. Islam
B. Christianity
C. Hinduism
D. Buddhism
Question 5
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 6
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 7
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary motivation behind the trans-Saharan trade?
A. Economic growth and development
B. Cultural exchange and diffusion
C. Military conquest and expansion
D. Religious conversion and proselytization
Question 8
In the context of Nigerian Geography, what is the primary characteristic of the Jos Plateau?
A. It is a region of high rainfall and dense vegetation
B. It is a region of high elevation and volcanic activity
C. It is a region of low elevation and sedimentary rocks
D. It is a region of high temperature and arid conditions
Question 9
What is the primary difference between a vector and a scalar in the context of physics?
A. A vector has magnitude but no direction
B. A vector has both magnitude and direction
C. A scalar has both magnitude and direction
D. A scalar has magnitude but no direction
Question 10
The Niger Delta region is rich in what type of resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 11
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian market.
A. The market is surrounded by shops and food stalls
B. The market is located in the center of the shops
C. The market is surrounded by food stalls and shops
D. The market is located in the food stalls
Question 12
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 13
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 14
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 15
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 )
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000

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