POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free movement of goods and services
B. To promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states
C. To promote political integration among its member states
D. To promote cultural integration among its member states
Question 2
The African Union (AU) has a number of organs that work together to achieve its goals. Which of the following is NOT one of the organs of the AU?
A. Assembly of Heads of State and Government
B. Council of Ministers
C. Commission of the AU
D. Parliament of the AU
Question 3
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will be the direction of the current flow?
A. From the battery to the resistor
B. From the resistor to the battery
C. From the battery to the switch
D. From the switch to the resistor
Question 4
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work on specific issues such as health, education, and the environment. Which of the following is NOT one of the specialized agencies of the UN?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
C. International Labour Organization (ILO)
D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Question 5
The table below shows the population of a certain city over a period of 5 years. What is the average rate of change of the population?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism and self-reliance
B. collectivism and community responsibility
C. humanism and the pursuit of happiness
D. utilitarianism and the greatest good for the greatest number
Question 7
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for tradition
C. Love for one's family
D. Duty to one's community
Question 9
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is a multilateral development financing institution that provides financing to developing countries. What is the primary source of OFID's funding?
A. Member countries' contributions
B. Borrowing from international financial institutions
C. Grants from donor countries
D. Investments from the private sector
Question 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for tradition
C. Love for one's family
D. Duty to one's community
Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for tradition
C. Love for one's family
D. Duty to one's community
Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism and self-reliance
B. collectivism and community responsibility
C. humanism and the pursuit of happiness
D. utilitarianism and the greatest good for the greatest number
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for tradition
C. Love for one's family
D. Duty to one's community
Question 14
The use of 'sankofa' in African culture symbolizes
A. looking back to the past
B. moving forward to the future
C. embracing tradition and heritage
D. rejecting cultural norms and values
Question 15
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is a multilateral development financing institution that provides financing to developing countries. What is the primary source of OFID's funding?
A. Member countries' contributions
B. Borrowing from international financial institutions
C. Grants from donor countries
D. Investments from the private sector

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