POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism
B. collectivism
C. humanism
D. egalitarianism
Question 3
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 4
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état was led by a group of military officers who were dissatisfied with the government of Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Which of the following individuals was NOT one of the leaders of the coup?
A. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
B. Major Theophilus Danjuma
C. Colonel Yakubu Gowon
D. Colonel Joseph Akahan
Question 5
In a probability distribution, what is the expected value of a random variable X?
A. The sum of all possible values of X
B. The product of all possible values of X
C. The average of all possible values of X
D. The variance of all possible values of X
Question 6
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 7
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Old Oyo Empire?
A. Internal conflicts and external pressures
B. Economic decline and environmental degradation
C. Religious conflicts and power struggles
D. External invasions and slave trade
Question 8
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 9
What is the primary function of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)?
A. To provide a platform for buying and selling securities
B. To provide a platform for buying and selling commodities
C. To provide a platform for buying and selling currencies
D. To provide a platform for buying and selling real estate
Question 10
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 11
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 12
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état led to the overthrow of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Ahmadu Bello
Question 13
What is the name of the Nigerian university that is ranked among the top 10 universities in Africa?
A. University of Lagos
B. University of Ibadan
C. University of Nigeria
D. Covenant University
Question 14
What is the primary source of Nigeria's revenue?
A. Petroleum
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 15
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

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