POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
Correct A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. Executive Order
D. Referendum

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
Correct A. Executive Overreach
B. Legislative Interference
C. Judicial Overreach
D. Administrative Corruption

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following?
Correct A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. Executive Order
D. Referendum

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Executive Overreach
B. Legislative Interference
Correct C. Judicial Overreach
D. Administrative Corruption

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following?
Correct A. Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. Executive Order
D. Referendum

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Federal Character Principle
C. Rule of Law
Correct D. Principle of Federalism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The 1963 Republican Convention in the United States of America was significant because it led to the formation of which of the following political parties?
A. Democratic Party
Correct B. Republican Party
C. Liberal Party
D. Conservative Party

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The concept of 'Jihad' in Islam is often misunderstood in the Western world. Which of the following best describes the true meaning of 'Jihad'?
A. Holy War
Correct B. Struggle for Self-Improvement
C. Resistance to Oppression
D. Conquest of Non-Muslim Lands

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The concept of 'Ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of which of the following values?
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Humanism
Correct D. Communitarianism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The concept of 'Sankofa' in African culture emphasizes the importance of which of the following values?
Correct A. Tradition
B. Innovation
C. Conservatism
D. Progressivism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interconnectedness. Which of the following best describes the core idea of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual freedom
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary goal of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. To create a unified Nigerian state
Correct B. To establish a British colonial administration
C. To promote economic development and trade
D. To suppress the slave trade and slavery

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The concept of 'sankofa' in Akan culture emphasizes the importance of learning from the past. Which of the following best describes the core idea of sankofa?
Correct A. Looking back to move forward
B. Learning from the past to improve the present
C. Honoring ancestors and tradition
D. Seeking knowledge and wisdom

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
In the context of Nigerian literature, what is the primary theme of Wole Soyinka's play 'Death and the King's Horseman'?
A. The struggle for independence and self-rule
Correct B. The clash between traditional and modern values
C. The importance of cultural heritage and tradition
D. The role of the individual in society

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interconnectedness. Which of the following best describes the core idea of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual freedom
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary goal of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. To create a unified Nigerian state
Correct B. To establish a British colonial administration
C. To promote economic development and trade
D. To suppress the slave trade and slavery

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The concept of 'sankofa' in Akan culture emphasizes the importance of learning from the past. Which of the following best describes the core idea of sankofa?
Correct A. Looking back to move forward
B. Learning from the past to improve the present
C. Honoring ancestors and tradition
D. Seeking knowledge and wisdom

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
In the context of Nigerian literature, what is the primary theme of Wole Soyinka's play 'Death and the King's Horseman'?
A. The struggle for independence and self-rule
Correct B. The clash between traditional and modern values
C. The importance of cultural heritage and tradition
D. The role of the individual in society

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interconnectedness. Which of the following best describes the core idea of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual freedom
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary goal of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. To create a unified Nigerian state
Correct B. To establish a British colonial administration
C. To promote economic development and trade
D. To suppress the slave trade and slavery

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of 'ubuntu'?
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Humanism
Correct D. Communitarianism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing the data?
Correct A. Regression Analysis
B. Time Series Analysis
C. ANOVA
D. Correlation Coefficient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 10-year lifespan and is expected to generate a net present value (NPV) of ₦1.5 million. If the company's cost of capital is 12%, what is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 10%
Correct B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A diagram of a simple electric circuit is shown below. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 2A
B. 4A
Correct C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2m
Correct B. 4m
C. 6m
D. 8m

Correct Answer: B

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