POST UTME OAU 2023 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the name of the protagonist?
Correct A. Okonkwo
B. Unoka
C. Ezinma
D. Nwoye

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was led by which of the following individuals?
A. Obafemi Awolowo
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Ahmadu Bello
D. Akinola Maja

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The 'Abacha Loot' refers to the funds stolen by which of the following Nigerian leaders?
Correct A. Sani Abacha
B. Muhammadu Buhari
C. Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Goodluck Jonathan

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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 a key objective of ECOWAS?
Correct A. To promote free trade among member states
B. To establish a common currency among member states
C. To promote regional security and stability
D. To promote cultural exchange among member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is a key function of the UN Security Council?
A. To promote economic development among member states
Correct B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To promote human rights and social justice
D. To provide humanitarian aid to affected countries

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of OPEC?
A. To promote free trade in petroleum products
Correct B. To establish a common pricing policy for petroleum products
C. To promote regional security and stability in the oil-producing regions
D. To promote economic development among member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The African Union (AU) has a total of 55 member states. Which of the following is a key function of the AU Commission?
A. To promote economic development among member states
Correct B. To maintain regional peace and security
C. To promote human rights and social justice
D. To provide humanitarian aid to affected countries

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global development network that works to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities. Which of the following is a key objective of the UNDP?
A. To promote economic development among member states
Correct B. To reduce poverty and inequality
C. To promote regional security and stability
D. To promote cultural exchange among member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
Correct B. National Conference
C. Constitutional Amendment
D. Executive Decree

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian village. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of village?
A. The village is surrounded by a fence
Correct B. The village is divided into compounds
C. The village is made up of individual huts
D. The village is located near a river

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following documents?
Correct A. The Brundtland Report
B. The Rio Declaration
C. The Kyoto Protocol
D. The Paris Agreement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a typical Nigerian crop. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of crop?
A. The crop is a legume
Correct B. The crop is a cereal
C. The crop is a root crop
D. The crop is a tuber crop

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian village. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of village?
A. The village is surrounded by a fence
Correct B. The village is divided into compounds
C. The village is made up of individual huts
D. The village is located near a river

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following documents?
Correct A. The Brundtland Report
B. The Rio Declaration
C. The Kyoto Protocol
D. The Paris Agreement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a typical Nigerian crop. Which of the following is a characteristic of this type of crop?
Question 20
The concept of 'ubuntu' in pre-colonial Nigeria refers to the idea of
A. individualism
Correct B. collectivism
C. humanism
D. egalitarianism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The use of 'sorghum' in traditional Nigerian cuisine is an example of
A. cultural exchange
Correct B. agricultural adaptation
C. food preservation
D. trade and commerce

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The 'Nigerian Civil War' (1967-1970) was a conflict between
Correct A. the Nigerian government and the Igbo people
B. the Nigerian government and the Hausa people
C. the Nigerian government and the Yoruba people
D. the Nigerian government and the Fulani people

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The 'Osun Osogbo Festival' is a celebration of
Correct A. the goddess of fertility
B. the god of war
C. the goddess of prosperity
D. the god of agriculture

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The 'Benin Empire' was a powerful kingdom that existed from the
A. 13th to 15th century
Correct B. 15th to 17th century
C. 17th to 19th century
D. 19th to 20th century

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The 'Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation' (NNPC) is responsible for
Correct A. exploring and producing petroleum
B. refining and marketing petroleum products
C. regulating the petroleum industry
D. providing petroleum-related services

Correct Answer: A

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