POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 key objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting regional peace and security
B. Fostering economic cooperation and development
C. Establishing a common currency
D. Providing humanitarian assistance
Question 2
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the vegetation of the Niger Delta. She collects data on the height of plants in different areas and plots the data on a graph. Which of the following types of graphs would be most suitable for this data?
A. Bar graph
B. Line graph
C. Scatter plot
D. Pie chart
Question 3
The 1979 Nigerian Constitution established a presidential system of government with a president as head of state and government. What is the name of the legislative arm of the government?
A. National Assembly
B. House of Representatives
C. Senate
D. Council of States
Question 4
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
A. To promote economic integration among West African countries
B. To provide a common currency for West African countries
C. To promote regional security
D. To promote cultural exchange
Question 5
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the primary function of the National Assembly?
A. To make laws for the country
B. To appoint the President
C. To serve as the highest court in the land
D. To oversee the budget of the country
Question 6
The use of fossil fuels has been a major contributor to climate change. Which of the following is a potential alternative source of energy?
A. Nuclear power
B. Solar energy
C. Wind power
D. Hydroelectric power
Question 7
What is the name of the Nigerian leader who played a key role in the country's independence movement?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Humphrey Ogada
D. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Question 8
What is the name of the international organization that provides financial assistance to developing countries?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B. World Bank
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. African Development Bank (AfDB)
Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to African philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'ubuntu'?
A. I am because we are
B. We are because I am
C. I am because I am strong
D. We are because we are weak
Question 10
In the context of Post-Independence Nigerian Politics, what was the primary reason for the military coup of 1966?
A. Economic instability and corruption
B. Ethnic tensions and power struggles
C. Military intervention and coup
D. External pressures and colonial legacy
Question 11
The United Nations has established several specialized agencies to carry out specific tasks. Which of the following agencies is responsible for promoting peace and security?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Question 12
The use of fossil fuels has been a major contributor to climate change. Which of the following is a potential alternative source of energy?
A. Nuclear power
B. Solar energy
C. Wind power
D. Hydroelectric power
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to African philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'ubuntu'?
A. I am because we are
B. We are because I am
C. I am because I am strong
D. We are because we are weak
Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 15
A company is considering investing in a new project that will require an initial investment of ₦1.5 million and will generate a profit of ₦500,000 per year for 5 years. What is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦1.2 million
B. ₦1.5 million
C. ₦2.0 million
D. ₦2.5 million

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