POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which of the following African thinkers?
A. Frantz Fanon
B. Cheikh Anta Diop
C. Achille Mbembe
D. Desmond Tutu
Question 2
The concept of 'resource curse' in economics refers to the phenomenon where
A. Countries with abundant natural resources tend to experience economic growth
B. Countries with abundant natural resources tend to experience economic decline
C. Countries with scarce natural resources tend to experience economic growth
D. Countries with scarce natural resources tend to experience economic decline
Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Federal Character Principle
C. Rule of Law
D. Principle of Federalism
Question 4
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which of the following African thinkers?
A. Frantz Fanon
B. Cheikh Anta Diop
C. Achille Mbembe
D. Desmond Tutu
Question 5
The use of 'sustainable development' as a concept in international development discourse was popularized by the
A. Brundtland Commission
B. United Nations Development Programme
C. World Bank
D. International Monetary Fund
Question 6
The 'National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) is a policy initiative of which of the following?
A. Federal Government of Nigeria
B. State Governments of Nigeria
C. Local Governments of Nigeria
D. Private Sector
Question 7
The 1999 Nigerian Constitution established a presidential system of government with a
A. Prime Minister
B. President and a bicameral legislature
C. President and a unicameral legislature
D. A monarch and a unicameral legislature
Question 8
The concept of 'social capital' in sociology refers to the
A. Networks of relationships and trust among individuals
B. Institutions and organizations that promote social welfare
C. Cultural norms and values that shape social behavior
D. Economic resources and wealth that individuals possess
Question 9
The 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was based on which of the following principles?
A. Federal Character Principle
B. Principle of Federalism
C. Rule of Law
D. Separation of Powers
Question 10
The concept of 'sustainable livelihoods' in development studies refers to the
A. Ability of individuals to meet their basic needs
B. Capacity of communities to adapt to change
C. Opportunities for economic growth and development
D. Challenges of poverty and inequality
Question 11
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. General Yakubu Gowon
B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Question 12
The concept of 'Sankofa' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Akan
D. Hausa
Question 13
The 1983 Nigerian general election was notable for the
A. First time a civilian government was peacefully transferred to another civilian government
B. First time a military government was peacefully transferred to another military government
C. First time a presidential election was held in Nigeria
D. First time a parliamentary election was held in Nigeria
Question 14
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian political system?
A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the budget of the Federal Government
D. To appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria
Question 15
The concept of 'Ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African values?
A. Respect for elders
B. Collectivism
C. Individulism
D. Humanism

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