POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2023 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the convention?
A. The convention led to the formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The convention resulted in the merger of the Action Group and the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
C. The convention led to the formation of the United National Independence Party (UNIP)
D. The convention resulted in the merger of the Northern People's Congress (NPC) and the Action Group
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of the Nigerian National Assembly?
A. To make laws for Nigeria
B. To represent the interests of Nigerian citizens
C. To oversee the implementation of government policies
D. To provide oversight on the executive branch
Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu
B. African Humanism
C. Ubuntu and African Humanism
D. Ubuntu and Ubuntuism
Question 4
The 1960s were a period of significant social change in Nigeria. What was the primary social movement of the 1960s?
A. The women's liberation movement
B. The civil rights movement
C. The student movement
D. The labor movement
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Human rights
D. Social justice
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of the Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)?
A. To collect taxes for the Nigerian government
B. To provide tax advice to Nigerian citizens
C. To oversee the implementation of government policies
D. To regulate the Nigerian economy
Question 7
The concept of 'sustainable development' is central to environmental education. What does the term 'sustainable development' mean?
A. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Development that meets the needs of the present at the expense of future generations
C. Development that prioritizes economic growth over environmental protection
D. Development that prioritizes environmental protection over economic growth
Question 8
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in Nigeria?
A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the national budget
D. To appoint judges to the Supreme Court
Question 9
The concept of 'jollof rice' is a key aspect of which African cuisine?
A. West African cuisine
B. East African cuisine
C. North African cuisine
D. South African cuisine
Question 10
The 1970s were a period of significant economic change in Nigeria. What was the primary economic policy of the 1970s?
A. Import substitution industrialization
B. Export-oriented industrialization
C. State-led development
D. Market-led development
Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Human rights
D. Social justice
Question 12
The African Union (AU) was established in 2002 to promote economic, political, and social integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of the AU?
A. Promoting regional security
B. Encouraging free movement of people and goods
C. Establishing a common currency
D. Providing humanitarian aid to non-member states
Question 13
What is the primary purpose of the Nigerian National Assembly?
A. To make laws for Nigeria
B. To represent the interests of Nigerian citizens
C. To oversee the implementation of government policies
D. To provide oversight on the executive branch
Question 14
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Tafawa Balewa
C. Alek Weizsäcker
D. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Question 15
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government. What is the primary characteristic of a federal system of government?
A. A centralized system of government
B. A decentralized system of government
C. A unitary system of government
D. A confederal system of government

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