POST UTME ESUT 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Decree
Question 2
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 main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting peace and security in the region
B. Fostering economic cooperation and integration
C. Encouraging cultural exchange and understanding
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to affected communities
Question 3
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the six main organs of the UN?
A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. Economic and Social Council
D. International Court of Justice
Question 4
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in 1960. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of OPEC?
A. To promote the interests of oil-producing countries
B. To stabilize the global oil market
C. To encourage the development of alternative energy sources
D. To reduce the price of oil
Question 5
The 1993 presidential election in Nigeria was won by?
A. M.K.O. Abiola
B. Abiola and Tofa
C. Babangida and Abiola
D. Babangida and Tofa
Question 6
The concept of 'Umuada' in Igbo culture refers to?
A. Daughters
B. Sisters
C. Wives
D. Mothers
Question 7
The 1967 Biafran War was a civil war that was fought between the government of Nigeria and the secessionist state of Biafra. Which of the following statements about the war is TRUE?
A. The war was sparked by the government's decision to hold a national referendum on the country's constitution.
B. The war was a result of the government's failure to address the country's economic problems.
C. The war was a response to the government's decision to impose a state of emergency in the Eastern Region.
D. The war was a result of the secessionist movement's desire for independence from Nigeria.
Question 8
The 1966 coup that led to the overthrow of the First Republic was led by?
A. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
B. Emmanuel Ifeajuna
C. Kaduna Nzeogwu and Ifeajuna
D. Biafran leaders
Question 9
The 1983 General Elections in Nigeria were a significant event in the country's political history. Which of the following statements about the elections is TRUE?
A. The elections were held under a military dictatorship.
B. The elections were a result of the government's decision to hold a national referendum on the country's constitution.
C. The elections were a response to the government's failure to address the country's economic problems.
D. The elections were a result of the secessionist movement's desire for independence from Nigeria.
Question 10
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 11
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is an example of which of the following?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Separation of Powers
Question 12
The concept of 'Ogbon' in Yoruba culture refers to?
A. Wisdom
B. Intelligence
C. Knowledge
D. Understanding
Question 13
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. Executive Decree
D. Military Rule
Question 14
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was a military coup that overthrew the government of Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Which of the following statements about the coup is TRUE?
A. The coup was led by General Aguiyi Ironsi.
B. The coup was a response to the federal government's failure to address the country's economic problems.
C. The coup was a result of the military's dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the Biafran conflict.
D. The coup was a response to the government's decision to hold a national referendum on the country's constitution.
Question 15
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian politics because it marked the first time a political party had held a convention in the country. Which of the following statements about the convention is TRUE?
A. The convention was attended by all the major political parties in Nigeria.
B. The convention was held at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
C. The convention was a major turning point in Nigerian politics, marking the beginning of the First Republic.
D. The convention was attended by only the Northern People's Congress (NPC) party.

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