POST UTME UI 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the protection of which of the following rights of women?
A. Right to education and healthcare
B. Right to life, liberty and security of person
C. Right to freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
D. Right to vote and participate in government
Question 2
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To provide a common currency for its member states
C. To promote political unity among its member states
D. To provide a common defense system for its member states
Question 3
What is the primary function of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A. To promote global health and well-being
B. To promote economic development among its member states
C. To promote social justice among its member states
D. To promote environmental protection among its member states
Question 4
What is the main advantage of using a graph in economics?
A. It can represent both supply and demand
B. It can only represent supply
C. It can only represent demand
D. It can represent neither supply nor demand
Question 5
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian politics because it marked the first time a political party had held a convention in the country. Which of the following is a consequence of this event?
A. The convention led to the formation of a new political party.
B. The convention marked the beginning of a new era of political stability in Nigeria.
C. The convention was a significant step towards the country's independence from British colonial rule.
D. The convention led to the election of Nigeria's first president.
Question 6
A farmer has 500 kg of fertilizer to apply to his 10-hectare farm. If the recommended application rate is 200 kg/ha, how many times will he need to apply the fertilizer?
A. 2.5 times
B. 3 times
C. 4 times
D. 5 times
Question 7
What is the primary function of the African Union (AU)?
A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To promote political unity among its member states
C. To promote social justice among its member states
D. To promote environmental protection among its member states
Question 8
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is rich in natural resources, including oil and gas. What is the primary environmental impact of oil extraction in this region?
A. Deforestation and habitat destruction.
B. Water pollution and oil spills.
C. Soil erosion and land degradation.
D. Climate change and global warming.
Question 9
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 960 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 6 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours
Question 10
In the context of Nigerian History and Pre-colonial Administration, what was the significance of the Hausa Kingdoms in the 19th century?
A. They were the first to adopt Islam in West Africa.
B. They were the major trading partners with the Portuguese.
C. They were the first to establish a written constitution.
D. They were the major military powers in the region.
Question 11
The National Assembly of Nigeria has the power to approve which of the following appointments?
A. Chief Justice of Nigeria
B. President and Vice President
C. Ministers and other officers of the Federal Government
D. All of the above
Question 12
The Niger Delta is a region in Nigeria that is known for its rich natural resources, including oil and gas. Which of the following is a major environmental concern in the Niger Delta?
A. Oil spills
B. Deforestation
C. Climate change
D. Soil erosion
Question 13
What is the main cause of climate change in Nigeria?
A. Deforestation
B. Overpopulation
C. Industrialization
D. Urbanization
Question 14
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government. What is the primary advantage of this system?
A. It allows for greater regional autonomy.
B. It promotes national unity and stability.
C. It enables the federal government to make decisions more quickly.
D. It reduces the power of the president.
Question 15
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free movement of people and goods
B. To establish a common currency
C. To promote regional security
D. To promote regional economic development

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