POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
The 1963 Republican Convention in Nigeria was attended by which of the following individuals?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Humphrey Ogudu
D. Ahmadu Bello
Question 3
The novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set during which of the following periods in Nigerian history?
A. The Biafran War
B. The Nigerian Civil War
C. The colonial era
D. The post-colonial era
Question 4
The 1967 Civil War in Nigeria was sparked by the secession of which region?
A. North
B. East
C. West
D. Mid-West
Question 5
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's constitution is aimed at ensuring that all regions have a fair share of resources and opportunities. Which of the following is a key principle of federal character?
A. The rotation of key positions in government
B. The allocation of resources based on population
C. The representation of all regions in the federal government
D. The creation of a national development plan
Question 6
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 7
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. Which of the following is a major function of the NNPC?
A. Exploration and production of oil
B. Refining and marketing of petroleum products
C. Regulation of the oil industry
D. Export of crude oil
Question 8
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
Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa-Fulani
D. Zulu
Question 10
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, lasted from 1967 to 1970. Which of the following was a major consequence of the war?
A. The creation of the state of Biafra
B. The establishment of a federal military government
C. The displacement of over 3 million people
D. The introduction of a new currency
Question 11
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 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 13
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 14
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the goal of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key benefit of ECOWAS membership for a country?
A. Increased access to regional markets and resources
B. Improved security and stability through collective defense
C. Enhanced economic growth through coordinated economic policies
D. Increased dependence on a single regional power
Question 15
The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was most closely associated with which of the following countries?
A. Liberia
B. Sierra Leone
C. Guinea
D. Nigeria

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