POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1963 Lagos Plan of Action was a regional economic development plan for which of the following regions?
A. West Africa
B. East Africa
C. Central Africa
D. North Africa
Question 2
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
A. A vector has magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has only direction.
C. A vector has magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.
D. A vector has only direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.
Question 3
The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
B. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
C. Agenda 21
D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Question 4
The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
B. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
C. Agenda 21
D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Question 5
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the supreme law of the land. Which of the following is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution?
A. Right to life
B. Right to freedom of speech
C. Right to education
D. Right to vote
Question 6
The use of 'Suya' in Nigerian English refers to:
A. a type of Nigerian dish
B. a type of Nigerian drink
C. a type of Nigerian snack
D. a type of Nigerian dessert
Question 7
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work together to promote peace and security, economic development, and social progress. Which of the following is a specialized agency of the UN?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. All of the above
Question 8
In the context of Nigeria's economic development, what is the primary role of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)?
A. To regulate the money supply and maintain price stability
B. To implement monetary policy and control inflation
C. To manage the country's foreign exchange reserves and stabilize the exchange rate
D. To supervise and regulate commercial banks and other financial institutions
Question 9
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 a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free movement of people and goods within the region
B. To establish a common currency for all member states
C. To promote regional security and stability
D. To promote cultural exchange among member states
Question 10
The concept of sustainability is central to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Which of the following is a key principle of sustainability?
A. To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. To reduce poverty and inequality
C. To promote economic growth and development
D. To protect the environment
Question 11
The concept of environmental sustainability is concerned with the conservation of natural resources for future generations. Which of the following is a strategy for achieving environmental sustainability?
A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B. Use renewable energy sources
C. Conserve water and energy
D. All of the above
Question 12
The concept of environmental degradation was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
B. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
C. Agenda 21
D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Question 13
In a recent survey, 75% of respondents in Nigeria reported using social media. If 25 people were surveyed, how many of them use social media?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Question 14
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
A. General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 15
The concept of 'wahala' in Nigerian Pidgin English is often used to describe a situation that is:
A. chaotic
B. complicated
C. difficult
D. troublesome

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