POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Reduced air pollution
B. Increased economic growth
C. Improved public health
D. Increased energy costs
Question 2
A researcher conducted an experiment to investigate the effect of pH on the growth of E. coli bacteria. The results are shown in the graph below. What can be concluded about the relationship between pH and bacterial growth?
A. There is a direct relationship between pH and bacterial growth.
B. There is an inverse relationship between pH and bacterial growth.
C. There is no relationship between pH and bacterial growth.
D. The relationship between pH and bacterial growth is non-linear.
Question 3
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975. What is the primary objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states
B. To provide a common market for its member states
C. To promote peace and security in the region
D. To provide a common currency for its member states
Question 4
A company wants to increase its online presence. Which of the following is a suitable social media platform for a business?
A. Facebook
B. Twitter
C. Instagram
D. LinkedIn
Question 5
The 'African Union' (AU) was established in which year?
A. 2002
B. 2003
C. 2004
D. 2005
Question 6
The 'United Nations Development Programme' (UNDP) was established in which year?
A. 1965
B. 1966
C. 1967
D. 1968
Question 7
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is an international organization that regulates the global oil market. What is the primary objective of OPEC?
A. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states
B. To regulate the global oil market and maintain oil prices
C. To promote peace and security in the region
D. To provide a common currency for its member states
Question 8
The 'New Partnership for Africa's Development' (NEPAD) was launched in which year?
A. 2001
B. 2002
C. 2003
D. 2004
Question 9
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which head of state?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Tafawa Balewa
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Tafawa Balewa
D. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Question 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for a presidential system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. A parliamentary system with a prime minister as head of government
C. A presidential system with a president as head of state and government
D. A federal system with a strong central government
Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which African country?
A. South Africa
B. Nigeria
C. Ghana
D. Kenya
Question 13
A researcher is studying the effects of social media on mental health in Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of excessive social media use?
A. Increased self-esteem
B. Decreased anxiety
C. Increased feelings of loneliness
D. Improved sleep quality
Question 14
What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Osmosis
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

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