POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 2
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 3
In the context of Environmental Education, what is the term for the process by which the Earth's atmosphere traps heat from the sun?
A. Greenhouse effect
B. Ozone depletion
C. Climate change
D. Sustainable development
Question 4
The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened by President Goodluck Jonathan to address which of the following issues?
A. The Boko Haram insurgency
B. The fuel subsidy removal
C. The 2015 general elections
D. The Niger Delta crisis
Question 5
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 6
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 7
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 8
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian Constitution?
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 declare war on other countries
Question 9
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the downstream petroleum sector
B. To explore and produce crude oil
C. To refine and distribute petroleum products
D. To manage the country's oil revenue
Question 10
The Jos Plateau is a region in Nigeria known for its rich deposits of which mineral?
A. Copper
B. Zinc
C. Lead
D. Iron Ore
Question 11
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état was led by a group of military officers who were dissatisfied with the government's handling of the Biafran War. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to the coup?
A. The government's failure to address the economic crisis in the country
B. The government's handling of the Biafran War
C. The influence of Western powers on Nigerian politics
D. The rise of ethnic nationalism in Nigeria
Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000
Question 13
The table below shows the population of Nigeria from 1990 to 2010. What was the average annual rate of change in population during this period?
A. 2.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 5.5%
Question 14
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Question 15
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

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