POST UTME ABU 2023 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the President
B. Abuse of power by the National Assembly
C. Abuse of power by the Judiciary
D. Abuse of power by the State Governors
Question 2
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the effect of closing the switch on the circuit?
A. The current in the circuit increases
B. The voltage in the circuit decreases
C. The resistance in the circuit increases
D. The circuit remains unchanged
Question 3
The 1978 'Ali Mazrui' novel 'The Trial of Christopher Okigbo' is an example of which literary genre?
A. Historical fiction
B. Magical realism
C. Postcolonial literature
D. Science fiction
Question 4
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the President
B. Abuse of power by the National Assembly
C. Abuse of power by the Judiciary
D. Abuse of power by the State Governors
Question 5
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in West Africa, which existed from the 14th to the 19th century. What was the name of the Oyo Empire's capital city?
A. Ibadan
B. Oyo
C. Ile-Ife
D. Sokoto
Question 6
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
A. National Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. State Houses of Assembly
D. Constitution Review Committee
Question 7
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of which international organization?
A. World Health Organization
B. United Nations Environment Programme
C. United Nations Development Programme
D. World Bank
Question 8
The 1960 'Tafawa Balewa' government's policy of 'Nigerianization' aimed at?
A. Increasing foreign investment
B. Reducing foreign influence
C. Increasing Nigerian participation in the economy
D. Reducing Nigerian participation in the economy
Question 9
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. National Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. State Houses of Assembly
D. Constitution Review Committee
Question 10
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
A. National Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. State Houses of Assembly
D. Constitution Review Committee
Question 11
The concept of environmental justice in Nigeria emphasizes the need to address the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation on marginalized communities. What is the primary strategy for promoting environmental justice?
A. The creation of a National Environmental Protection Agency
B. The establishment of a community-led environmental monitoring program
C. The implementation of a polluter-pays principle
D. The promotion of sustainable development through green economy
Question 12
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's Constitution aims to promote the representation of all ethnic groups in the country. What is the primary mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. The creation of a National Assembly with equal representation from all states
B. The allocation of federal jobs and contracts based on ethnic groups
C. The creation of a Federal Character Commission to oversee the distribution of resources
D. The establishment of a quota system for admission into universities
Question 13
The concept of sustainable development in Nigeria emphasizes the need to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity. What is the primary strategy for achieving sustainable development?
A. The implementation of a green economy through renewable energy
B. The promotion of sustainable agriculture through agroforestry
C. The establishment of a national park system to protect biodiversity
D. The creation of a green bank to finance sustainable projects
Question 14
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage, which includes their traditional clothing, music, and dance. What is the name of the traditional Yoruba clothing that is worn by women?
A. Iro
B. Buba
C. Kaftan
D. Agbada
Question 15
The concept of 'federal character' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the President
B. Abuse of power by the National Assembly
C. Abuse of power by the Judiciary
D. Abuse of power by the State Governors

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