POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian politics because it marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic. What was the main reason for the collapse of the First Republic?
A. The failure of the government to address the economic crisis
B. The rise of ethnic and regional tensions
C. The military coup of 1966
D. The assassination of Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Question 2
A survey of 1000 people in Nigeria showed that 60% of them believed that the country's economy was improving. If 80 people were surveyed in a particular state, how many of them would you expect to believe that the economy was improving?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 70
Question 3
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?
A. -60
B. -40
C. 0
D. 20
Question 4
The concept of the rule of law in the Nigerian Constitution is aimed at?
A. Promoting national unity and integration
B. Ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens
C. Reducing regionalism and tribalism
D. Ensuring that the government and citizens are subject to the law
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 6
A company's profit is calculated as the difference between its revenue and cost. If the company's revenue is ₦1,000,000 and its cost is ₦800,000, what is its profit?
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Order
Question 8
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 9
The concept of federal character in the Nigerian Constitution is aimed at?
A. Promoting national unity and integration
B. Ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens
C. Reducing regionalism and tribalism
D. Increasing the power of the President
Question 10
What is the primary cause of the increase in global temperatures over the past century?
A. Deforestation and land-use changes
B. Burning of fossil fuels and industrial activities
C. Population growth and urbanization
D. Natural climate variability
Question 11
The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa highlighted the importance of public health infrastructure in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. What is the main factor that contributed to the rapid spread of Ebola in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone?
A. The lack of effective contact tracing
B. The failure to implement quarantine measures
C. The inadequate supply of personal protective equipment
D. The poor state of healthcare infrastructure
Question 12
The concept of 'sankofa' is central to African philosophy, particularly in the context of cultural heritage and identity. What does the term 'sankofa' mean?
A. Go back and fetch it
B. Come back and take it
C. Go forward and take it
D. Come back and forget it
Question 13
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria. The study found that the average temperature in the country has increased by 1°C over the past 20 years. What is the rate of change of temperature per year?
A. 0.05°C/year
B. 0.10°C/year
C. 0.15°C/year
D. 0.20°C/year
Question 14
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 15
What is the primary source of energy for the Nigerian economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum

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