POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
D. The impact of the slave trade
Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a mechanism for ensuring that no one branch of government becomes too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the Executive?
A. The power of the Senate to approve presidential appointments
B. The power of the House of Representatives to approve presidential appointments
C. The power of the National Assembly to approve presidential appointments
D. The power of the Independent National Electoral Commission to approve presidential appointments
Question 3
The diagram below shows a titration setup. Identify the part labeled A.
A. Burette
B. Beaker
C. Conical Flask
D. Measuring Cylinder
Question 4
What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory in scientific inquiry?
A. A hypothesis is a well-supported explanation, while a theory is a testable prediction
B. A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-supported explanation
C. A hypothesis is a generalization, while a theory is a specific explanation
D. A hypothesis is a specific explanation, while a theory is a generalization
Question 5
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Question 6
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000
Question 7
A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the growth of a certain type of bacteria. The data collected is shown in the table below. What is the equation of the line of best fit?
A. y = 2x + 1
B. y = 3x - 2
C. y = 4x + 3
D. y = 5x - 1
Question 8
The concept of 'Igbo-Ukwu' in Nigerian history refers to a pre-colonial administrative system in which the Igbo people were organized into
A. city-states
B. kingdoms
C. chiefdoms
D. clans
Question 9
The Ooni of Ife is a prominent monarch in the Yoruba Kingdoms. What is his primary role?
A. To serve as the head of state and government
B. To serve as the spiritual leader of the Yoruba people
C. To serve as the chief justice and head of the judiciary
D. To serve as the commander-in-chief of the military
Question 10
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following philosophical principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Social Contract Theory
D. Natural Law Theory
Question 11
The concept of 'Oyo' in Nigerian history refers to a pre-colonial administrative system in which the Oyo people were organized into
A. city-states
B. kingdoms
C. chiefdoms
D. clans
Question 12
The 1963 Nigerian Constitutional Conference was held in
A. Lagos
B. Ibadan
C. Kaduna
D. Enugu
Question 13
The 1999 Nigerian Constitution is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 14
The concept of 'Urhobo' in Nigerian history refers to a pre-colonial administrative system in which the Urhobo people were organized into
A. city-states
B. kingdoms
C. chiefdoms
D. clans
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following philosophical principles?
A. Social Contract Theory
B. Natural Law Theory
C. Utilitarianism
D. Kantianism

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