POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. The Constitutional Conference of 1994
B. The National Constitutional Assembly of 1995
C. The Constitutional Drafting Committee of 1997
Correct D. The National Constitutional Conference of 1998

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
In the context of the Nigerian economy, what is the primary function of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Correct A. To regulate the money supply and maintain price stability
B. To manage the country's foreign exchange and balance of payments
C. To supervise and regulate commercial banks
D. To implement monetary policy and regulate interest rates

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle in the philosophy of which of the following African leaders?
Correct A. Nelson Mandela
B. Thabo Mbeki
C. Julius Nyerere
D. Kwame Nkrumah

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle in the philosophy of which of the following African leaders?
Correct A. Nelson Mandela
B. Thabo Mbeki
C. Julius Nyerere
D. Kwame Nkrumah

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle in the philosophy of which of the following African leaders?
Correct A. Nelson Mandela
B. Thabo Mbeki
C. Julius Nyerere
D. Kwame Nkrumah

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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 objective of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting regional security and stability
B. Encouraging free movement of people and goods
Correct C. Fostering economic cooperation and development
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to affected countries

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The United Nations (UN) has a specialized agency responsible for promoting international cooperation on issues related to the environment. Which of the following is a key function of this agency?
A. Providing emergency assistance to affected countries
Correct B. Promoting sustainable development and environmental protection
C. Facilitating international trade and investment
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to refugees

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the goal of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of OPEC?
A. Promoting regional security and stability
B. Encouraging free movement of people and goods
C. Fostering economic cooperation and development
Correct D. Maintaining stable oil prices and production levels

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The African Union (AU) has a specialized agency responsible for promoting regional integration and economic development. Which of the following is a key function of this agency?
A. Providing emergency assistance to affected countries
Correct B. Promoting sustainable development and regional integration
C. Facilitating international trade and investment
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to refugees

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The United Nations (UN) has a specialized agency responsible for promoting international cooperation on issues related to health. Which of the following is a key function of this agency?
A. Providing emergency assistance to affected countries
Correct B. Promoting global health security and disease prevention
C. Facilitating international trade and investment
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to refugees

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Oyo Empire was a major power in the pre-colonial Yoruba Kingdoms. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to its decline?
A. The rise of the Dahomey Empire
B. The influence of the Portuguese
Correct C. The internal conflicts and power struggles
D. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. How long does the journey take?
A. 4 hours
Correct B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor?
A. To reduce the voltage
B. To increase the current
Correct C. To regulate the flow of electrons
D. To generate electricity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The graph below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and its demand. What is the effect of a price increase on the demand?
A. The demand increases
Correct B. The demand decreases
C. The demand remains the same
D. The demand becomes zero

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The Ogun River is a major river in Nigeria. What is its source?
Correct A. The confluence of the Ogun and Osun rivers
B. The confluence of the Ogun and Oba rivers
C. The confluence of the Ogun and Ona rivers
D. The confluence of the Ogun and Ose rivers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
A company has a profit of ₦1,500,000. If it has a tax rate of 25%, how much tax does it pay?
Correct A. ₦375,000
B. ₦375,000.00
C. ₦375,000.00
D. ₦375,000.00

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the capacitor?
Correct A. To store electrical energy
B. To regulate the flow of electrons
C. To increase the voltage
D. To generate electricity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The graph below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and its demand. What is the effect of a price decrease on the demand?
Correct A. The demand increases
B. The demand decreases
C. The demand remains the same
D. The demand becomes zero

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Ogun River is a major river in Nigeria. What is its length?
A. 250 km
Correct B. 300 km
C. 350 km
D. 400 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
In the context of environmental education, what is the primary goal of the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' initiative?
A. To reduce waste disposal costs
Correct B. To promote sustainable development
C. To increase recycling rates
D. To decrease greenhouse gas emissions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
Correct A. General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
What is the primary cause of the 2012 Nigerian fuel subsidy removal protests?
A. Economic hardship
B. Fuel scarcity
Correct C. Government corruption
D. Inflation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The 1999 Nigerian Constitution is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is responsible for which of the following?
A. Exploration and production of oil
B. Refining and marketing of petroleum products
C. Regulation of the oil and gas industry
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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