POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'sankofa' in African culture emphasizes the importance of
A. Looking back to the past
B. Moving forward to the future
C. Embracing cultural heritage
D. Rejecting traditional values
Question 2
The 'Biafran War' led to a significant increase in
A. Inflation and unemployment
B. Poverty and inequality
C. Corruption and mismanagement
D. Economic growth and development
Question 3
The 1963 Lagos Plan of Action was a major initiative of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). What was its main objective?
A. To promote economic integration in Africa
B. To promote political unity in Africa
C. To promote social development in Africa
D. To promote environmental sustainability in Africa
Question 4
The concept of 'Urhobo' in Nigerian history refers to a pre-colonial administration system in which power was held by a council of elders. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of this system?
A. A decentralized system with decision-making power distributed among the council of elders
B. A centralized system with the king holding absolute power
C. A feudal system with power held by a noble class
D. A tribal system with power held by a single tribe
Question 5
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio's Jihad in Hausaland was primarily driven by which of the following?
A. The desire to spread Islam
B. The need to resist Fulani invasions
C. The quest for economic prosperity
D. The ambition to establish a new dynasty
Question 6
The 'Biafran War' led to a significant increase in
A. Inflation and unemployment
B. Poverty and inequality
C. Corruption and mismanagement
D. Economic growth and development
Question 7
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was initiated by which of the following individuals?
A. Obafemi Awolowo
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Tafawa Balewa
D. Akinwunmi Isola
Question 8
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary impact of the Atlantic slave trade on the Igbo people?
A. The destruction of their traditional kingdoms
B. The disruption of their agricultural practices
C. The introduction of new diseases
D. The loss of their cultural identity
Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Zulu
Question 10
The 'Abacha regime's economic policies led to a significant increase in
A. Inflation and unemployment
B. Poverty and inequality
C. Corruption and mismanagement
D. Economic growth and development
Question 11
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire that existed in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Question 12
The concept of 'sankofa' in African culture emphasizes the importance of
A. Looking back to the past
B. Moving forward to the future
C. Embracing cultural heritage
D. Rejecting traditional values
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Order
Question 14
The 'Ekiti' people of southwestern Nigeria have a rich tradition of storytelling and oral literature. What is the primary purpose of the Ekiti's storytelling tradition?
A. To preserve historical events and cultural heritage.
B. To entertain and educate the community through moral lessons.
C. To promote social cohesion and community building.
D. To criticize and satirize societal norms and politics.
Question 15
The 'Abacha regime's economic policies led to a significant increase in
A. Inflation and unemployment
B. Poverty and inequality
C. Corruption and mismanagement
D. Economic growth and development

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