POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2023 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigerian Geography, which of the following rivers is NOT a major tributary of the Niger River?
A. Benue River
B. Kaduna River
C. Hadejia River
Correct D. Kano River

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A company's profit is calculated as the difference between its revenue and cost. If the revenue is ₦1,500,000 and the cost is ₦1,200,000, what is the company's profit?
Correct A. ₦100,000
B. ₦300,000
C. ₦500,000
D. ₦700,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the name of the protagonist?
Correct A. Okonkwo
B. Unoka
C. Ezinma
D. Nwoye

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A survey of 100 students found that 60% preferred coffee, 20% preferred tea, and 20% preferred neither. What percentage of students preferred tea?
A. 10%
B. 15%
Correct C. 20%
D. 25%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
In the context of Nigerian History, which of the following events occurred in 1914?
Correct A. The Amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria
B. The Discovery of Oil in Nigeria
C. The Creation of the Nigerian Civil Service
D. The Establishment of the Nigerian Police Force

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 to promote economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting regional security
B. Encouraging free movement of people and goods
C. Establishing a common currency
Correct D. Providing humanitarian aid to non-member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
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. International Court of Justice
Correct D. Federal Reserve Bank

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 to coordinate 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 energy efficiency
Correct D. Providing humanitarian aid to non-member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
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
Correct D. Providing humanitarian aid to non-member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of the UNDP?
A. Eradicating poverty
B. Reducing inequality
C. Promoting sustainable development
Correct D. Providing humanitarian aid to non-member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the convention?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
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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Question 13
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
Correct B. A decentralized system of government
C. A unitary system of government
D. A confederal system of government

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The concept of 'sustainable development' is central to environmental education. What does the term 'sustainable development' mean?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a presidential system of government. What is the primary characteristic of a presidential system of government?
Correct A. A system of government in which the president serves as both head of state and head of government
B. A system of government in which the president serves as head of state but not head of government
C. A system of government in which the president serves as head of government but not head of state
D. A system of government in which the president has no role in the government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of 'climate change' is central to environmental education. What is the primary cause of climate change?
A. The burning of fossil fuels
B. Deforestation
C. Population growth
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
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
Correct B. The civil rights movement
C. The student movement
D. The labor movement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The concept of 'human rights' is central to civic education. What is the primary purpose of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A. To promote economic development
B. To promote social justice
Correct C. To promote human dignity
D. To promote national security

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The 1970s were a period of significant economic change in Nigeria. What was the primary economic policy of the 1970s?
Correct A. Import substitution industrialization
B. Export-oriented industrialization
C. State-led development
D. Market-led development

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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
Correct D. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in Nigeria?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. Individualism
Correct B. Collectivism
C. Human rights
D. Social justice

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The 1963 Republican Convention in the United States was notable for the
Correct A. Nomination of Barry Goldwater as the Republican presidential candidate
B. Nomination of Nelson Rockefeller as the Republican presidential candidate
C. Nomination of Richard Nixon as the Republican presidential candidate
D. Nomination of George Wallace as the Republican presidential candidate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. Individualism
Correct B. Collectivism
C. Human rights
D. Social justice

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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
Correct D. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: D

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