POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 'Federal Character Principle' is enshrined in which of the following sections of the 1999 Constitution?
A. Section 14
B. Section 15
C. Section 16
D. Section 17
Question 2
What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 3
Which of the following is a characteristic of a convergent lens?
A. It diverges light rays
B. It converges light rays
C. It reflects light rays
D. It absorbs light rays
Question 4
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the establishment of a National Assembly. What is the primary function of this Assembly?
A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
B. To approve the budget of the Federal Government
C. To appoint and remove the President and Vice-President
D. To try and punish the President and Vice-President for crimes
Question 5
The 'Nigerian Civil War' lasted for approximately how many years?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Question 6
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of which of the following institutions?
A. The Executive
B. The Legislature
C. The Judiciary
D. The Independent National Electoral Commission
Question 7
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 8
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To promote political integration among its member states
C. To promote cultural integration among its member states
D. To promote social integration among its member states
Question 9
What is the primary function of the United Nations (UN)?
A. To promote peace and security among its member states
B. To promote economic development among its member states
C. To promote social development among its member states
D. To promote cultural development among its member states
Question 10
Which of the following Nigerian leaders played a key role in the country's transition to democracy in 1999?
A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Abiola
C. Ibrahim Babangida
D. Sani Abacha
Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission. What is the primary function of this Commission?
A. To investigate and prosecute human rights abuses
B. To promote and protect human rights in Nigeria
C. To provide legal aid to victims of human rights abuses
D. To monitor and evaluate the implementation of human rights in Nigeria
Question 12
The 'Nigerian National Assembly' is composed of how many chambers?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Question 13
In a survey of 1000 people, 60% of the respondents preferred a particular brand of soap. If 20 people were randomly selected from the survey, what is the probability that at least 15 of them preferred the brand?
A. 0.45
B. 0.35
C. 0.25
D. 0.15
Question 14
The 'Nigerian Constitution' provides for the right to freedom of expression, including the right to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas.
A. True
B. False
C. Sometimes True, Sometimes False
D. Depends on the Circumstances
Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ubuntuism
D. Ubuntu philosophy

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