POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the philosophy of Nelson Mandela. What does 'ubuntu' mean?
A. The belief in the superiority of one's own culture
B. The idea that individual success is the key to national prosperity
C. The understanding that a person is a person because of other persons
D. The notion that the interests of the individual should be sacrificed for the collective good
Question 2
A researcher wants to calculate the area of a triangle with a base of 5 cm and a height of 6 cm. What is the area of the triangle?
A. 10 cm^2
B. 15 cm^2
C. 20 cm^2
D. 25 cm^2
Question 3
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary goal of the 1966 coup that led to the overthrow of General Aguiyi Ironsi?
A. To establish a military dictatorship
B. To restore democracy and civilian rule
C. To prevent the secession of the Eastern Region
D. To promote regional autonomy
Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current flowing through the circuit when the switch is closed?
A. 1 A
B. 2 A
C. 3 A
D. 4 A
Question 5
What is the primary difference between the Hausa-Fulani and the Igbo ethnic groups in Nigeria?
A. Language
B. Religion
C. Cuisine
D. Geographical location
Question 6
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work together to promote peace and security, economic development, and social progress. Which of the following is a specialized agency of the UN?
A. The World Health Organization (WHO)
B. The International Labour Organization (ILO)
C. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Question 7
The concept of 'Tao' is a central idea in Chinese philosophy, referring to the idea of the ultimate reality or principle. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Tao'?
A. The idea that individuals are solely responsible for their own actions
B. The concept that community and interdependence are essential for human well-being
C. The belief that the needs of the individual should always take precedence over the needs of the community
D. The notion that the ultimate reality or principle is the source of all things
Question 8
Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-functioning democracy in Nigeria?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. Protection of individual rights and freedoms
C. Regular free and fair elections
D. A strong and independent judiciary
Question 9
The concept of 'Logos' is a central idea in Greek philosophy, referring to the idea of reason or intellect. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Logos'?
A. The idea that individuals are solely responsible for their own actions
B. The concept that community and interdependence are essential for human well-being
C. The belief that the needs of the individual should always take precedence over the needs of the community
D. The notion that reason or intellect is the highest human faculty
Question 10
The 1994 Abuja Declaration was signed by which of the following organizations?
A. African Union
B. Economic Community of West African States
C. United Nations
D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Question 11
The concept of 'Ubuntu' is a central idea in African philosophy, emphasizing the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Ubuntu'?
A. The idea that individuals are solely responsible for their own actions
B. The concept that community and interdependence are essential for human well-being
C. The belief that the needs of the individual should always take precedence over the needs of the community
D. The notion that individuals are inherently selfish and should prioritize their own interests
Question 12
A researcher in Nigeria conducted a study on the effects of social media on mental health. The study found that excessive social media use was linked to increased symptoms of depression. What is the likely impact on mental health?
A. Improved mental health due to increased social connections
B. Decreased mental health due to increased social isolation
C. No impact on mental health
D. Improved mental health due to increased access to mental health resources
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the philosophy of Nelson Mandela. What does 'ubuntu' mean?
A. The belief in the superiority of one's own culture
B. The idea that individual success is the key to national prosperity
C. The understanding that a person is a person because of other persons
D. The notion that the interests of the individual should be sacrificed for the collective good
Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple graph of a function. What is the value of the function at x = 2?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Consociationalism

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