POST UTME ESUT 2023 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'sankofa' in African culture means
A. go back and fetch it
B. move forward and progress
C. respect your elders
D. help those in need
Question 2
The concept of 'sankofa' in African culture refers to the idea of looking back to the past to move forward. Which of the following best describes the significance of 'sankofa' in African culture?
A. Sankofa is a concept of traditional African art.
B. Sankofa is a concept of shared identity and community among individuals.
C. Sankofa is a concept of looking back to the past to move forward.
D. Sankofa is a concept of African governance.
Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
A. Maasai
B. Zulu
C. Yoruba
D. Xhosa
Question 4
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism
B. collectivism
C. humanism
D. relativism
Question 5
The AU (African Union) was established in
A. 1963
B. 1973
C. 1980
D. 1990
Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism
B. collectivism
C. humanism
D. relativism
Question 7
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
A. To regulate the body's temperature
B. To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
C. To transmit signals and facilitate communication between cells
D. To eliminate waste products from the body
Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy refers to the idea of interconnectedness and community among individuals. Which of the following best describes the significance of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu is a concept of individualism in African philosophy.
B. Ubuntu is a concept of shared identity and community among individuals.
C. Ubuntu is a concept of traditional African art.
D. Ubuntu is a concept of African governance.
Question 9
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030. Which of the following is a key indicator of extreme poverty?
A. Gross National Income (GNI) per capita
B. Human Development Index (HDI)
C. Poverty Headcount Ratio (PHR)
D. Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
Question 10
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To generate energy for the cell through cellular respiration
C. To regulate the cell's genetic material
D. To transport substances across the cell membrane
Question 11
What is the main concept of the theory of relativity proposed by Albert Einstein?
A. The speed of light is constant and unchanging
B. Time and space are relative and dependent on the observer's frame of reference
C. The laws of physics are the same everywhere in the universe
D. The universe is infinite and has no boundaries
Question 12
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary goal of the 1966 coup led by General Aguiyi Ironsi?
A. To overthrow the government of General Yakubu Gowon
B. To establish a socialist government in Nigeria
C. To promote national unity and stability
D. To protect the interests of the Igbo people
Question 13
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will be the effect on the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current will increase.
B. The current will decrease.
C. The current will remain the same.
D. The current will become negative.
Question 14
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism
B. collectivism
C. humanism
D. relativism
Question 15
What is the main theme of Wole Soyinka's play 'Death and the King's Horseman'?
A. The struggle for independence in Nigeria
B. The conflict between tradition and modernity
C. The role of the king in Yoruba culture
D. The importance of education in African society

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