POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following is a major consequence of climate change in Nigeria?
A. Increased frequency of droughts
B. Rising sea levels
C. Loss of biodiversity
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)?
Correct A. To promote economic development in Africa
B. To provide humanitarian aid to African countries
C. To promote peace and security in Africa
D. To promote environmental protection in Africa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
What is the name of the famous Nigerian leader who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence?
Correct A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Hussein Obasa
D. Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
What is the primary source of energy for Nigeria?
A. Coal
B. Natural Gas
Correct C. Petroleum
D. Hydroelectric Power

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
What is the name of the international organization that aims to promote economic cooperation and development among its member states?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Correct C. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
D. African Union (AU)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
What is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation
B. Climate Change
Correct C. Agricultural activities
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
What is the name of the famous Nigerian landmark that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Correct A. Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove
B. Benin City Walls
C. Kano City Walls
D. Zungeru Waterworks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
Correct A. To promote the development of the Nigerian oil and gas industry
B. To provide petroleum products to Nigerian consumers
C. To regulate the Nigerian oil and gas industry
D. To promote the use of renewable energy in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
What is the name of the international organization that aims to promote peace and security in Africa?
Correct A. African Union (AU)
B. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
C. Organization of African Unity (OAU)
D. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the primary cause of poverty in Nigeria?
A. Lack of education
B. Lack of access to healthcare
C. Lack of access to clean water
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
What is the name of the famous Nigerian leader who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence?
Correct A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Hussein Obasa
D. Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Order

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The 1963 Republican Convention was held in which of the following cities?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Ibadan
C. Kaduna
D. Enugu

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The concept of 'sankofa' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Akan
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Order

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
What is the primary function of the OPEC in the global oil market?
Correct A. To regulate oil production among member countries
B. To set global oil prices
C. To promote oil exploration and production
D. To provide financial assistance to member countries

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of which international organization?
Correct A. United Nations
B. World Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Health Organization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The 2015 Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below which of the following temperatures?
Correct A. 1.5°C
B. 2.0°C
C. 3.0°C
D. 4.0°C

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'ecosystem services' was first introduced by which of the following ecologists?
A. E.O. Wilson
B. Rachel Carson
C. Garrett Hardin
Correct D. Aldo Leopold

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The 1979 Nigerian Constitution established a federal system of government with three tiers of government: federal, state, and local. Which of the following is a characteristic of the federal system of government?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Correct B. Decentralization of power to the states and local governments
C. Concentration of power in the federal government
D. Direct election of the president

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
In the context of environmental education, what is the term for the process by which the environment is degraded or destroyed?
A. Sustainability
Correct B. Environmental degradation
C. Conservation
D. Renewable energy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe is a classic of modern African literature. What is the main theme of the novel?
A. The struggle for independence in Nigeria
Correct B. The impact of colonialism on traditional African societies
C. The role of women in traditional African societies
D. The importance of education in African societies

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to African philosophy. What does it mean?
Correct A. Humanity towards others
B. The importance of community in African societies
C. The role of ancestors in African societies
D. The significance of traditional African medicine

Correct Answer: A

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