POST UTME UNIBEN 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' in post-independence Nigeria refers to the idea of:
A. Collective responsibility
B. Individualism
C. Nationalism
D. Communalism
Question 2
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 by which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. General Yakubu Gowon
B. General Murtala Mohammed
C. General Olusegun Obasanjo
D. General Muhammadu Buhari
Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following Nigerian writers?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ben Okri
D. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Question 4
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which African philosophy?
A. African Humanism
B. Ubuntu
C. Sankofa
D. Ujamaa
Question 5
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerians who sought education abroad. What was the primary reason for this?
A. Lack of quality education in Nigeria
B. Limited job opportunities in Nigeria
C. Post-independence optimism and the desire for modernization
D. The Nigerian Civil War
Question 6
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. What does the term 'sustainable development' mean?
A. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Development that meets the needs of the present at the expense of future generations
C. Development that ignores the needs of the present and future generations
D. Development that prioritizes the needs of the present over those of future generations
Question 7
What is the main difference between a 'democratic' and an 'authoritarian' political system?
A. A democratic system is characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a single leader, while an authoritarian system is characterized by the diffusion of power among multiple leaders
B. A democratic system is characterized by the diffusion of power among multiple leaders, while an authoritarian system is characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a single leader
C. A democratic system is characterized by the absence of opposition parties, while an authoritarian system is characterized by the presence of opposition parties
D. A democratic system is characterized by the absence of human rights, while an authoritarian system is characterized by the presence of human rights
Question 8
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development, which was chaired by:
A. Gro Harlem Brundtland
B. Maurice Strong
C. Wangari Maathai
D. Kofi Annan
Question 9
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization that protects and assists refugees. What is the primary goal of the UNHCR?
A. To protect refugees from violence and persecution
B. To provide refugees with food, shelter, and medical care
C. To help refugees return to their home countries
D. To increase global awareness of refugee issues
Question 10
The United Nations' primary goal is to maintain international peace and security. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Peacekeeping missions
B. Sanctions and embargoes
C. Diplomatic negotiations
D. Economic aid
Question 11
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that oversees the global economy. What is the primary goal of the IMF?
A. To promote global economic stability and growth
B. To reduce global poverty and inequality
C. To increase global trade and investment
D. To control global currency exchange rates
Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which African philosophy?
A. African Humanism
B. Ubuntu
C. Sankofa
D. Ujamaa
Question 13
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established to promote economic integration among its member states. What is the primary benefit of ECOWAS for its member states?
A. Increased trade and investment
B. Improved infrastructure development
C. Enhanced regional security
D. Increased dependence on a single market
Question 14
What is the concept of 'sustainable development' in the context of environmental management?
A. The idea that economic growth is the primary goal of development, and that environmental protection is secondary
B. The understanding that economic growth and environmental protection are interdependent and must be balanced
C. The notion that environmental protection is the primary goal of development, and that economic growth is secondary
D. The idea that development must be based on the principles of equity and justice
Question 15
The African Union (AU) was established to promote unity and cooperation among African states. What is the primary benefit of the AU for its member states?
A. Increased economic development and trade
B. Improved regional security and stability
C. Enhanced cultural exchange and cooperation
D. Increased dependence on external aid

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