POST UTME BSU 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Hausa-Fulani Empire was a major pre-colonial power in Nigeria. What was the name of its capital city?
A. Kano
B. Sokoto
C. Zaria
D. Katsina
Question 2
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 3
The 'Nigerian health system' is characterized by
A. High level of healthcare infrastructure
B. High level of healthcare personnel
C. High level of healthcare services
D. High level of healthcare funding
Question 4
The concept of 'ecosystem services' was first introduced in the 1990s by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. What is the primary focus of ecosystem services?
A. To promote biodiversity conservation
B. To regulate climate change
C. To provide ecosystem goods and services
D. To mitigate the impacts of human activities on the environment
Question 5
The 'Nigerian economy' is characterized by
A. High level of industrialization
B. High level of agricultural production
C. Dependence on oil exports
D. High level of service sector development
Question 6
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1980s by the World Commission on Environment and Development. What is the primary focus of sustainable development?
A. Economic Growth
B. Environmental Protection
C. Social Justice
D. All of the above
Question 7
The 'Nigerian Civil War' (1967-1970) was fought between
A. Nigeria and Biafra
B. Nigeria and Ghana
C. Nigeria and Cameroon
D. Nigeria and Chad
Question 8
What is the name of the Nigerian politician who served as the country's first Head of State after independence?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Tafawa Balewa
C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Ahmadu Bello
Question 9
What is the main function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the oil and gas industry in Nigeria
B. To explore and produce oil and gas in Nigeria
C. To refine and distribute petroleum products in Nigeria
D. To provide energy to Nigerian industries
Question 10
The diagram below shows a typical Nigerian transportation mode. What is the primary mode of transportation for this region?
A. Road Transportation
B. Rail Transportation
C. Water Transportation
D. Air Transportation
Question 11
The 'Nigerian Constitution' of 1999 is based on
A. Federal system of government
B. Unitary system of government
C. Confederation system of government
D. Constitutional monarchy
Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which of the following pre-colonial Nigerian societies?
A. Igbo
B. Yoruba
C. Hausa
D. Ibibio
Question 13
What is the name of the international organization that aims to promote economic integration among its member states?
A. African Union
B. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
C. Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
D. Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Question 14
A survey of 1000 Nigerians revealed that 60% of them believed that the country's economy was in a recession. If 80% of the respondents were women, what is the probability that a randomly selected respondent was a woman who believed the economy was in a recession?
A. 0.48
B. 0.60
C. 0.80
D. 0.90
Question 15
A researcher is studying the impact of deforestation on the environment. Which of the following is a likely consequence of deforestation?
A. Increased carbon emissions
B. Reduced biodiversity
C. Loss of soil fertility
D. All of the above

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