POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos. Which of the following is NOT one of the original member states?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. Mali
Correct D. Burkina Faso

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
In the context of international relations, what is the primary function of the United Nations (UN) Security Council?
A. To promote economic development among member states
Correct B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To provide humanitarian aid to affected countries
D. To settle disputes between member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the signing of the Declaration of Cartagena. Which of the following countries is NOT a founding member of OPEC?
A. Iran
B. Iraq
C. Saudi Arabia
Correct D. United Arab Emirates

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The African Union (AU) was established in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU). What is the primary objective of the AU?
A. To promote economic integration among member states
Correct B. To maintain peace and security in Africa
C. To promote democracy and human rights
D. To provide humanitarian aid to affected countries

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) was established in 1990 to maintain peace and security in West Africa. Which of the following countries has NOT contributed troops to ECOMOG?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. Liberia
Correct D. Sierra Leone

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
Which of the following Nigerian leaders was instrumental in the country's transition to democracy in 1999?
Correct A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Abdulsalami Abubakar
C. Ernest Shonekan
D. Sani Abacha

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them supported the death penalty. If 40 people were randomly selected from the survey, what is the probability that at least 25 of them supported the death penalty?
A. 0.05
B. 0.15
Correct C. 0.25
D. 0.35

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A diagram of the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove is shown below. What is the name of the river that runs through the grove?
Correct A. Osun River
B. Oshun River
C. Ogun River
D. Ogbese River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A man is standing at the top of a 20-meter cliff, and he throws a stone downwards. If the stone takes 2 seconds to reach the ground, what is the average speed of the stone?
A. 10 m/s
Correct B. 20 m/s
C. 30 m/s
D. 40 m/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A diagram of the Benue-Adamawa plateau is shown below. What is the name of the mountain range that runs through the plateau?
Correct A. Jos Plateau
B. Benue Plateau
C. Adamawa Plateau
D. Bauchi Plateau

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
Correct C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
Correct D. Zulu

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The 'Igbo-Ukwu' bronze works are an example of the artistic achievements of which ancient Nigerian civilization?
Correct A. Nri
B. Igbo
C. Oyo
D. Benin

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The 'Hausa Kingdoms' were a collection of city-states that emerged in what region of Nigeria?
Correct A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The 'Yoruba Ifa' divination system is an example of the complex spiritual practices of which ancient Nigerian civilization?
Correct A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Benin

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 'Benin Empire' was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
Correct B. South
C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The 'Nri Kingdom' was a powerful kingdom in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
Correct B. South
C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The 'Igbo Kingdoms' were a collection of city-states that emerged in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
Correct B. South
C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The 'Hausa Kingdoms' were known for their expertise in what trade?
A. Textiles
B. Metals
Correct C. Salt
D. Spices

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The 'Yoruba Ifa' divination system is based on which of the following principles?
A. Ancestral worship
Correct B. Cosmology
C. Agriculture
D. Trade

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The 'Benin Empire' was known for its expertise in what art form?
A. Woodcarving
Correct B. Bronze casting
C. Weaving
D. Pottery

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the key objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting free movement of people and goods
B. Promoting economic cooperation and development
C. Promoting political stability and security
Correct D. Promoting the use of a single currency

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government. Which of the following is a key feature of the Legislative branch?
A. The power to appoint the President
Correct B. The power to make laws
C. The power to interpret laws
D. The power to appoint judges

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work to promote economic and social development around the world. Which of the following is a specialized agency of the UN?
Correct A. The World Health Organization (WHO)
B. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. The World Bank
D. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy and culture. 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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