POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the name of the economic community that Nigeria is a member of?
A. ECOWAS
B. ECCAS
C. SADC
D. COMESA
Question 2
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 3
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of the government of General Aguiyi Ironsi. What was the primary reason for the coup?
A. Economic crisis
B. Corruption
C. Ethnic tensions
D. Military coup
Question 4
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which African country?
A. South Africa
B. Nigeria
C. Ghana
D. Kenya
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the relationship between individuals and the community in ubuntu?
A. Individuals are superior to the community
B. Individuals are equal to the community
C. Individuals are inferior to the community
D. Individuals are separate from the community
Question 6
The 1967 Nigerian Civil War was fought between which two groups?
A. The Nigerian government and the Igbo people
B. The Nigerian government and the Hausa people
C. The Nigerian government and the Yoruba people
D. The Nigerian government and the Fulani people
Question 7
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the UN?
A. To promote peace and security
B. To promote economic development
C. To promote social justice
D. To promote human rights
Question 8
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
A. Major-General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 9
The 1963 Republican Convention in the United States was notable for which of the following?
A. The nomination of Barry Goldwater as the Republican presidential candidate
B. The adoption of the Republican Party platform
C. The election of the Republican National Committee
D. The selection of the Republican vice-presidential candidate
Question 10
The concept of 'sankofa' in African culture emphasizes the importance of learning from the past. Which of the following best describes the essence of sankofa?
A. Looking back to move forward
B. Learning from mistakes
C. Embracing tradition
D. Ignoring the past
Question 11
The Oyo Empire's military organization was characterized by the use of which of the following?
A. A complex system of vassalage
B. A decentralized system of governance
C. A system of feudalism
D. A system of absolute monarchy
Question 12
What is the process by which the Earth's plates move and change, resulting in the creation of mountains and volcanoes?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Continental drift
C. Weathering and erosion
D. Glaciation
Question 13
What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A. To promote economic growth and development
B. To stabilize exchange rates and balance of payments
C. To provide emergency loans to countries in financial crisis
D. To regulate international trade
Question 14
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the regulatory agency for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. Which of the following is a major function of the NCC?
A. To regulate the telecommunications industry
B. To promote economic development
C. To provide telecommunications services
D. To conduct research on telecommunications
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Checks and Balances
C. Rule of Law
D. Accountability

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