POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of environmental education, what is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation
B. Climate Change
C. Agricultural Activities
D. Urbanization
Question 2
The Benue-Plateau State is a state in north-central Nigeria. What is the name of the largest city in Benue-Plateau State?
A. Makurdi
B. Lafia
C. Kaduna
D. Jos
Question 3
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa. What is the name of the country where the Niger River originates?
A. Guinea
B. Mali
C. Burkina Faso
D. Niger
Question 4
The concept of 'sustainable development' refers to the need to balance economic, social, and environmental development. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. The principle of economic growth
B. The principle of social justice
C. The principle of environmental protection
D. The principle of intergenerational equity
Question 5
The Hausa people are a major ethnic group in northern Nigeria. What is the name of the Hausa kingdom that was founded in the 14th century?
A. Kano
B. Katsina
C. Zaria
D. Sokoto
Question 6
The concept of 'corruption' refers to the abuse of power or position for personal gain. Which of the following is a key consequence of corruption?
A. Economic instability
B. Social unrest
C. Political instability
D. All of the above
Question 7
The Yoruba people are a major ethnic group in southwestern Nigeria. What is the name of the Yoruba kingdom that was founded in the 13th century?
A. Oyo
B. Ijebu
C. Ekiti
D. Ife
Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. What does it mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Community and interdependence
C. Individualism and self-reliance
D. Nationalism and patriotism
Question 9
The ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) is a regional economic community in West Africa. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of ECOWAS?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. Senegal
D. Morocco
Question 10
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current flowing through the circuit when the switch is closed?
A. 1A
B. 2A
C. 3A
D. 4A
Question 11
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a cartel of oil-producing countries. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of OPEC?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. United States
C. Iran
D. Venezuela
Question 12
The table below shows the population of a country over a period of 10 years. What is the average rate of change of the population over this period?
A. 1.5%
B. 2.5%
C. 3.5%
D. 4.5%
Question 13
The Oyo Empire was a major power in pre-colonial Nigeria. What was the name of the Oyo Empire's capital city?
A. Ile-Ife
B. Ibadan
C. Oyo
D. Ijebu-Ode
Question 14
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000
Question 15
Which of the following international organizations is responsible for promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states?
A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

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