POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Correct 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 policy for its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Decentralization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The United Nations (UN) has a total of how many member states?
A. 193
Correct B. 195
C. 197
D. 199

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in which year?
A. 1960
Correct B. 1961
C. 1962
D. 1963

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The African Union (AU) was established in which year?
A. 2002
Correct B. 2003
C. 2004
D. 2005

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The 1963 Republican Convention in the United States was notable for which of the following?
Correct A. The nomination of Barry Goldwater as the Republican presidential candidate
B. The nomination of Richard Nixon as the Republican presidential candidate
C. The nomination of Nelson Rockefeller as the Republican presidential candidate
D. The nomination of George Romney as the Republican presidential candidate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The 1994 Rwandan genocide was characterized by which of the following?
Correct A. The use of machetes as a primary weapon
B. The use of guns as a primary weapon
C. The use of clubs as a primary weapon
D. The use of knives as a primary weapon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster was caused by which of the following?
Correct A. Human error
B. Technical failure
C. Natural disaster
D. Terrorist attack

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The 2011 Arab Spring protests were notable for which of the following?
Correct A. The use of social media as a primary means of communication
B. The use of traditional media as a primary means of communication
C. The use of violence as a primary means of protest
D. The use of non-violence as a primary means of protest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The 1991 Gulf War was fought between which of the following countries?
A. Iraq and the United States
Correct B. Iraq and Kuwait
C. Iraq and Saudi Arabia
D. Iraq and Iran

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian political history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the convention?
Correct A. The convention led to the formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The convention resulted in the emergence of the Action Group (AG) as the dominant party
C. The convention marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic
D. The convention led to the formation of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A company has a profit of 10,000 and a total of 1000 shares. If the profit is to be divided equally among the shareholders, how much profit will each shareholder receive?
A. 10
Correct B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
A. The cell membrane is labeled A
B. The nucleus is labeled B
Correct C. The mitochondria is labeled C
D. The cell wall is labeled D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The 1967 Nigerian Civil War was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the war?
Correct A. The war led to the formation of the Republic of Biafra
B. The war resulted in the emergence of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC) as the dominant party
C. The war marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic
D. The war led to the formation of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
A company has a total of 1000 shares and a profit of 10,000. If the profit is to be divided equally among the shareholders, how much profit will each shareholder receive?
A. 10
Correct B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
A. The cell membrane is labeled A
B. The nucleus is labeled B
Correct C. The mitochondria is labeled C
D. The cell wall is labeled D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The 1967 Nigerian Civil War was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the war?
Correct A. The war led to the formation of the Republic of Biafra
B. The war resulted in the emergence of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC) as the dominant party
C. The war marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic
D. The war led to the formation of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A company has a total of 1000 shares and a profit of 10,000. If the profit is to be divided equally among the shareholders, how much profit will each shareholder receive?
A. 10
Correct B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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Question 21
What is the primary source of the Niger Delta's biodiversity?
A. Freshwater
Correct B. Brackish water
C. Saltwater
D. Terrestrial ecosystems

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
What is the main difference between the 1963 and 1979 Nigerian Constitutions?
A. The 1963 Constitution was federal, while the 1979 Constitution was unitary
Correct B. The 1963 Constitution was unitary, while the 1979 Constitution was federal
C. The 1963 Constitution had a parliamentary system, while the 1979 Constitution had a presidential system
D. The 1963 Constitution had a presidential system, while the 1979 Constitution had a parliamentary system

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
What is the name of the Nigerian leader who implemented the 'Operation Wetie' policy in 1966?
A. General Yakubu Gowon
Correct B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
What is the primary cause of the 1967-1970 Biafran Civil War?
Correct A. Ethnic tensions between the Igbo and Hausa-Fulani
B. Economic disparities between the North and South
C. Political disagreements between the military government and the Biafran secessionists
D. Religious differences between the Christians and Muslims

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
What is the name of the 1983 Nigerian general election that was marred by violence and rigging?
A. 1979 general election
Correct B. 1983 general election
C. 1993 general election
D. 1999 general election

Correct Answer: B

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