POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the main difference between the 1963 and 1979 Nigerian Constitutions?
A. The 1963 Constitution was federal, while the 1979 Constitution was unitary
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
Question 2
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?
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)
Question 3
What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A. A hypothesis is a well-supported explanation for a set of observations, while a theory is a set of related hypotheses
B. A hypothesis is a set of related observations, while a theory is a well-supported explanation for a set of observations
C. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation for a set of observations, while a theory is a well-supported explanation for a set of observations
D. A hypothesis is a set of related observations, while a theory is a tentative explanation for a set of observations
Question 4
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 policy for its member states
Question 5
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Question 6
The 1967 Nigerian Civil War was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the war?
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)
Question 7
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Question 8
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
A. The cell membrane is labeled A
B. The nucleus is labeled B
C. The mitochondria is labeled C
D. The cell wall is labeled D
Question 10
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Hausa Kingdom in the 19th century?
A. Internal conflicts and power struggles
B. External invasions and attacks
C. Economic decline and trade disruptions
D. Environmental disasters and famines
Question 11
The African Union (AU) was established in which year?
A. 2002
B. 2003
C. 2004
D. 2005
Question 12
The 1963 Republican Convention in the United States was notable for which of the following?
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
Question 13
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in which year?
A. 1960
B. 1961
C. 1962
D. 1963
Question 14
The 2011 Arab Spring protests were notable for which of the following?
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
Question 15
What is the name of the Nigerian leader who implemented the 'Operation Wetie' policy in 1966?
A. General Yakubu Gowon
B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo

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