POST UTME OAU 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'jihad' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Zulu
Question 2
A student is trying to solve the quadratic equation x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0 . What is the correct method to use?
A. Factoring
B. Quadratic formula
C. Graphing
D. Substitution method
Question 3
The following is a characteristic of the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) organization.
A. It is a non-governmental organization.
B. It is a multinational corporation.
C. It is a cartel of oil-producing countries.
D. It is a regional economic community of West African states.
Question 4
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Over-reliance on slave trade
C. Invasion by neighboring tribes
D. Economic decline due to drought
Question 5
The Ooni of Ife is the traditional ruler of the Yoruba people in Nigeria. What is the name of the Yoruba kingdom that the Ooni of Ife rules over?
A. Ile-Ife
B. Oyo
C. Ibadan
D. Osogbo
Question 6
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a typical plant.
A. The seed is the first stage of the life cycle of a plant.
B. The seedling is the second stage of the life cycle of a plant.
C. The mature plant is the final stage of the life cycle of a plant.
D. The plant grows and reproduces through a process called photosynthesis.
Question 7
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 8
The following is a characteristic of the United Nations (UN) organization.
A. It is a non-governmental organization.
B. It is a multinational corporation.
C. It is a cartel of oil-producing countries.
D. It is an international organization that promotes peace and security, and provides humanitarian aid.
Question 9
The concept of 'jihad' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Zulu
Question 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Zulu
Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the philosophy of Nelson Mandela. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African philosophy?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for authority
C. Loyalty to tradition
D. Pride in individual achievement
Question 12
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
A. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction
C. A vector is a quantity with only magnitude, while a scalar is a quantity with both magnitude and direction
D. A vector is a quantity with only direction, while a scalar is a quantity with both magnitude and direction
Question 13
What is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Over-reliance on charcoal
B. Urbanization and population growth
C. Agricultural expansion
D. Climate change
Question 14
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the primary function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?
A. To conduct elections and maintain electoral records
B. To investigate electoral malpractices and prosecute offenders
C. To provide electoral education and voter registration services
D. To monitor and evaluate the performance of political parties
Question 15
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

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