POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of democracy refers to a system of government in which power is held by the people. Which of the following is a key feature of democracy?
A. The presence of a monarch
B. The absence of opposition parties
C. The protection of individual rights and freedoms
D. The concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals
Question 2
What is the primary cause of the 1967 Biafran War?
A. Ethnic tensions between the Igbo and Hausa-Fulani
B. Economic disparities between the North and South
C. Political differences between the North and South
D. Religious differences between Christians and Muslims
Question 3
The concept of climate change refers to the long-term warming of the planet due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. Which of the following is a key cause of climate change?
A. The burning of fossil fuels
B. Deforestation and land-use changes
C. Population growth and consumption patterns
D. All of the above
Question 4
The concept of federalism refers to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is a key advantage of federalism?
A. The promotion of national unity
B. The protection of individual rights and freedoms
C. The promotion of regional autonomy
D. The reduction of corruption
Question 5
The concept of democracy refers to a system of government in which power is held by the people. Which of the following is a key feature of democracy?
A. The presence of a monarch
B. The absence of opposition parties
C. The protection of individual rights and freedoms
D. The concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals
Question 6
The 1967 Civil War in Nigeria was sparked by the secession of which region?
A. North
B. East
C. West
D. Mid-West
Question 7
The novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe is set in which of the following Igbo villages?
A. Umuofia
B. Mbanta
C. Abame
D. Okonkwo's village
Question 8
The concept of federal character in Nigeria is aimed at which of the following?
A. Promoting national unity
B. Ensuring equal representation of all states
C. Encouraging regional development
D. Reducing ethnic tensions
Question 9
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Akan
D. Hausa
Question 10
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for which of the following types of government?
A. Federal system
B. Unitary system
C. Confederation
D. Parliamentary system
Question 11
The concept of 'jihad' in Islamic philosophy emphasizes the importance of which of the following?
A. Conquest of non-Muslim lands
B. Personal struggle for spiritual growth
C. Defense of Muslim lands
D. Promotion of Islamic values
Question 12
The 1966 Military Coup in Nigeria was led by which of the following?
A. Aguiyi Ironsi
B. Tafawa Balewa
C. Murtala Mohammed
D. Obasanjo
Question 13
The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in the 1980s by the World Commission on Environment and Development. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Reducing poverty and inequality
C. Protecting the environment
D. Promoting economic growth
Question 14
The concept of globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies. Which of the following is a major effect of globalization?
A. The creation of new jobs
B. The increase in trade between countries
C. The reduction in poverty
D. The increase in income inequality
Question 15
The 1983 General Elections in Nigeria were marred by which of the following?
A. Rigging
B. Violence
C. Low Turnout
D. All of the above

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