POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the National Assembly?
A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
B. To oversee the implementation of government policies
C. To serve as a check on the executive branch of government
D. To represent the interests of the states in the federal government
Question 2
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria guarantees the right to freedom of association. Which of the following is a limitation to this right?
A. Freedom of the press
B. Right to peaceful assembly
C. Right to freedom of association
D. Limitation on the right to freedom of association
Question 3
Which of the following is a major consequence of the 1966 Nigerian coup?
A. Establishment of a military regime
B. Creation of the Republic of Biafra
C. Implementation of the Nigerian Civil Code
D. Introduction of Sharia Law
Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit.
A. The circuit is a series circuit
B. The circuit is a parallel circuit
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits
D. The circuit is a simple circuit with a single component
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy refers to the idea that a person's identity is tied to their community. What is the term for this concept in Western philosophy?
A. Social Contract
B. Utilitarianism
C. Kantianism
D. Existentialism
Question 6
The 2023 general elections in Nigeria were characterized by low voter turnout. What could be the possible reason for this?
A. Lack of awareness about the importance of voting
B. Fear of violence and insecurity
C. Disillusionment with the political process
D. Lack of trust in the electoral process
Question 7
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted several resolutions on the rights of indigenous peoples. Which of the following is NOT one of the rights recognized by the UN?
A. The right to self-determination
B. The right to participate in decision-making
C. The right to be free from forced assimilation
D. The right to own private property
Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria guarantees the right to equality before the law. Which of the following is a provision that ensures this right?
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
Question 9
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria guarantees the right to freedom of expression. Which of the following is a limitation to this right?
A. Freedom of the press
B. Right to peaceful assembly
C. Right to freedom of association
D. Limitation on the right to freedom of expression
Question 10
The concept of 'Urhobo' in Urhobo culture refers to the idea of a person's spiritual identity being tied to their ancestral land. What is the term for this concept in Yoruba culture?
A. Igbo
B. Yoruba
C. Igala
D. Edo
Question 11
A researcher is studying the effects of deforestation on the water cycle in Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of deforestation on the water cycle?
A. Increased evaporation rates
B. Decreased precipitation rates
C. Increased runoff rates
D. No change in the water cycle
Question 12
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 13
A company has a profit of ₦1,500,000. If it pays a tax of 25% on its profit, how much will it pay in taxes?
A. ₦375,000
B. ₦375,000.00
C. ₦375,000.00
D. ₦375,000.00
Question 14
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 15
A diagram shows a simple harmonic motion with a period of 2 seconds. If the amplitude of the motion is 5 meters, what is the maximum velocity?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40

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