POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Oyo Empire was a powerful pre-colonial state in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Question 2
What is the main difference between the 1999 Constitution and the 1963 Constitution?
A. The 1999 Constitution has a more detailed bill of rights
B. The 1999 Constitution has a more decentralized system of government
C. The 1999 Constitution has a more powerful executive
D. The 1999 Constitution has a more restrictive definition of citizenship
Question 3
The concept of 'freedom of expression' in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to prevent which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the Executive
B. Infringement of individual rights
C. Conflict between the Executive and the Legislature
D. Inflation and economic instability
Question 4
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ujamaa
D. Ubuntu is not an African philosophy
Question 5
What is the primary function of the OPEC in the global energy market?
A. To regulate oil production
B. To control oil prices
C. To promote oil exploration
D. To ensure oil security
Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ujamaa
D. Ubuntu is not an African philosophy
Question 7
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ujamaa
D. Ubuntu is not an African philosophy
Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ujamaa
D. Ubuntu is not an African philosophy
Question 10
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of OPEC?
A. Coordinating the production and pricing of petroleum
B. Promoting economic cooperation and integration among member states
C. Providing humanitarian assistance to affected countries
D. Establishing a common currency for all member states
Question 11
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the role of the National Assembly?
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 declare war on behalf of Nigeria
Question 12
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio' in Hausa culture refers to a type of
A. Islamic scholar
B. Traditional leader
C. Folkloric figure
D. Ancestral deity
Question 13
What is the significance of the 1983 general election in Nigerian politics?
A. It marked the beginning of democratic rule in Nigeria
B. It led to the establishment of the Second Republic
C. It resulted in the overthrow of the Shagari government
D. It led to the formation of the National Party of Nigeria
Question 14
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting peace and stability in the region
B. Fostering economic cooperation and integration
C. Establishing a common currency for all member states
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to affected countries
Question 15
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of learning from the past in order to build a better future. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'sankofa'?
A. Go back and fetch it
B. Learn from the past to build a better future
C. Forget the past and move forward
D. Repeat the mistakes of the past

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