POST UTME LASU 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian political system?
Correct A. To make laws for the peace, order and good government 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The Nigerian economy is characterized by which of the following features?
A. High level of industrialization
B. High level of agricultural production
Correct C. Dependence on oil exports
D. High level of foreign investment

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
Correct D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Decree
Correct B. National Constitutional Conference
C. Constitutional Amendment
D. Constitutional Review

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a fundamental principle of which of the following branches of government?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was initiated by which of the following individuals?
A. Obafemi Awolowo
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Hussein Adamu
Correct D. Akinwunmi Adesina

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The 'National Youth Service Corps' (NYSC) was established by which of the following Decrees?
Correct A. Decree No. 24 of 1973
B. Decree No. 34 of 1973
C. Decree No. 45 of 1973
D. Decree No. 51 of 1973

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following was a major outcome of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The emergence of Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria
Correct C. The adoption of the 1963 Republican Constitution
D. The creation of the Western Region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A 2 kg block is attached to a horizontal, massless spring with a force constant of 100 N/m. The block is displaced by 0.2 m from its equilibrium position and released from rest. Assuming the block undergoes simple harmonic motion, what is the maximum speed of the block?
A. 0.5 m/s
Correct B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple electric circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what is the direction of the current in the circuit?
Correct A. From the battery to the resistor
B. From the resistor to the battery
C. From the battery to the switch
D. From the switch to the battery

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerian students attending universities abroad. What was a major factor contributing to this trend?
A. The introduction of the Nigerianization policy
B. The expansion of the Nigerian university system
Correct C. The increase in government scholarships for foreign study
D. The rise of the Nigerian middle class

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 500 km, how many hours does the trip take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a simple R-C circuit. If the resistance is 100 ohms and the capacitance is 10 microfarads, what is the time constant of the circuit?
A. 0.1 seconds
Correct B. 1.0 seconds
C. 10.0 seconds
D. 100.0 seconds

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following was a major outcome of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The emergence of Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria
Correct C. The adoption of the 1963 Republican Constitution
D. The creation of the Western Region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A 2 kg block is attached to a horizontal, massless spring with a force constant of 100 N/m. The block is displaced by 0.2 m from its equilibrium position and released from rest. Assuming the block undergoes simple harmonic motion, what is the maximum speed of the block?
A. 0.5 m/s
B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 19
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire that existed in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
Correct C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
What is the primary source of energy for the OPEC member countries?
A. Renewable Energy
Correct B. Fossil Fuels
C. Nuclear Energy
D. Hydro Energy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
Correct A. Ubuntu
B. Ubuntuism
C. Ubuntu philosophy
D. Ubuntu ideology

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
Correct A. Ubuntu
B. Ubuntuism
C. Ubuntu philosophy
D. Ubuntu ideology

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
Correct A. Ubuntu
B. Ubuntuism
C. Ubuntu philosophy
D. Ubuntu ideology

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
Correct A. Ubuntu
B. Ubuntuism
C. Ubuntu philosophy
D. Ubuntu ideology

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
Correct A. Ubuntu
B. Ubuntuism
C. Ubuntu philosophy
D. Ubuntu ideology

Correct Answer: A

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