POST UTME IMS U 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
A. Oil and gas
B. Coal and iron ore
C. Copper and gold
D. Diamond and platinum
Question 2
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
A. Major General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General T.Y. Danjuma
D. General Murtala Mohammed
Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual rights
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good
Question 4
What is the term for the study of the structure and properties of the universe?
A. Astronomy
B. Astrophysics
C. Cosmology
D. Geology
Question 5
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of Nigeria
B. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
C. To oversee the implementation of government policies
D. To serve as a check on the power of the President
Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following philosophers?
A. Immanuel Kant
B. Jean-Paul Sartre
C. Martin Heidegger
D. Desmond Tutu
Question 7
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which of the following Nigerian cultures?
A. Igbo culture
B. Yoruba culture
C. Hausa culture
D. Igala culture
Question 8
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
A. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction
C. A vector is a quantity with only magnitude, while a scalar is a quantity with both magnitude and direction
D. A vector is a quantity with only direction, while a scalar is a quantity with both magnitude and direction
Question 9
The 1960s civil rights movement in the United States was marked by the use of nonviolent resistance. Which of the following was a key strategy employed by civil rights activists?
A. Boycotts and economic sanctions
B. Civil disobedience and sit-ins
C. Armed resistance and violence
D. Negotiations and compromise
Question 10
A company is considering two different investment options. Option A has a 10% chance of returning 100,000 and a 90% chance of returning 0. Option B has a 20% chance of returning 50,000 and an 80% chance of returning 0. Which option has a higher expected return?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D
Question 11
A recent survey found that 75% of Nigerians believe that corruption is a major problem in the country. What is the likely impact of this perception on the country's economic development?
A. Increased foreign investment due to improved business climate
B. Reduced economic growth due to decreased investor confidence
C. No impact on economic growth due to the country's diverse economy
D. Increased economic growth due to the government's anti-corruption efforts
Question 12
The concept of 'jihad' is most closely associated with which of the following religions?
A. Islam
B. Christianity
C. Hinduism
D. Buddhism
Question 13
The 1960s civil rights movement in the United States was marked by the use of nonviolent resistance. Which of the following was a key strategy employed by civil rights activists?
A. Boycotts and economic sanctions
B. Civil disobedience and sit-ins
C. Armed resistance and violence
D. Negotiations and compromise
Question 14
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. The researcher collects data on the number of birds in the area over a period of 10 years. The data shows a steady decline in the population over the years. What type of graph would be most appropriate to use to display this data?
A. Bar graph
B. Line graph
C. Scatter plot
D. Pie chart
Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual rights
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good

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