POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian government has implemented various policies to promote renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a primary goal of these policies?
A. To reduce Nigeria's dependence on fossil fuels
B. To increase Nigeria's energy production
C. To create jobs in the energy sector
D. To reduce Nigeria's carbon footprint
Question 2
In the context of international organizations, what is the primary function of the African Union?
A. To promote economic integration among African states
B. To promote political unity among African states
C. To promote peace and security among African states
D. To promote cultural exchange among African states
Question 3
The Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of expression. However, this right is not absolute. What is the condition under which the government can restrict this right?
A. In the interest of national security
B. To prevent the spread of false information
C. To protect the rights of others
D. To maintain public order
Question 4
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Decentralization
Question 5
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian government?
A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To serve as the supreme court of Nigeria
D. To collect taxes for the government
Question 6
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. What is the function of the cell wall?
A. To provide support and structure to the cell
B. To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell
C. To produce energy for the cell
D. To synthesize proteins
Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of generating a profit of ₦100,000 and a 80% chance of generating a profit of ₦50,000. What is the expected profit from the project?
A. ₦80,000
B. ₦90,000
C. ₦100,000
D. ₦110,000
Question 8
The United Nations has 193 member states. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
A. To promote economic development
B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To protect human rights
D. To provide humanitarian aid
Question 9
In the context of logic and critical thinking, what is the primary difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
A. Deductive reasoning involves making a generalization based on specific instances, while inductive reasoning involves making a specific instance based on a generalization
B. Deductive reasoning involves making a conclusion based on a generalization, while inductive reasoning involves making a generalization based on a conclusion
C. Deductive reasoning involves making a prediction based on a generalization, while inductive reasoning involves making a generalization based on a prediction
D. Deductive reasoning involves making a generalization based on a specific instance, while inductive reasoning involves making a specific instance based on a generalization
Question 10
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
A. The population of the bird species
B. The temperature of the environment
C. The availability of food
D. The time of year
Question 11
What is the name of the Nigerian government's initiative to promote digital literacy and online skills among citizens?
A. Digital Nigeria
B. Nigeria Online
C. Cyber Nigeria
D. E-Nigeria
Question 12
What is the primary function of the International Court of Justice in the context of international law?
A. To settle disputes between states
B. To provide advisory opinions on international law
C. To impose sanctions on states that violate international law
D. To provide humanitarian aid to affected states
Question 13
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Sokoto Caliphate?
A. The rise of European colonial powers
B. The internal conflicts and power struggles within the Caliphate
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade on the economy
D. The influence of Islamic reform movements
Question 14
In the context of basic science, what is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A. A hypothesis is a well-supported explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a testable explanation
B. A hypothesis is a testable explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a well-supported explanation
C. A hypothesis is a generalization based on limited data, while a theory is a generalization based on extensive data
D. A hypothesis is a prediction based on a generalization, while a theory is a generalization based on a prediction
Question 15
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a fundamental principle of the Nigerian Constitution. Which of the following branches of government is responsible for the legislative function?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Independent Electoral Commission

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