POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in which of the following philosophical traditions?
A. African Philosophy
B. Western Philosophy
C. Eastern Philosophy
D. Islamic Philosophy
Question 2
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the
A. Brundtland Report (1987)
B. Rio Declaration (1992)
C. Paris Agreement (2015)
D. United Nations Charter (1945)
Question 3
A vector θ has a magnitude of 5 units and makes an angle of 30° with the positive x-axis. What is the x-component of θ?
A. 4.33
B. 5.00
C. 3.54
D. 2.50
Question 4
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Adekunle Fajuyi
D. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Question 5
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the
A. Brundtland Report (1987)
B. Rio Declaration (1992)
C. Paris Agreement (2015)
D. United Nations Charter (1945)
Question 6
The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened to address the issue of
A. restructuring of the country
B. creation of new states
C. amendment of the constitution
D. review of the electoral process
Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission. What is the primary function of the Commission?
A. To investigate complaints of human rights abuses
B. To promote and protect human rights in Nigeria
C. To provide legal aid to victims of human rights abuses
D. To educate the public on human rights issues
Question 8
The 2015 Ebola outbreak in West Africa highlighted the importance of
A. vaccination and immunization
B. infection control and hygiene
C. contact tracing and surveillance
D. antibiotic treatment and medication
Question 9
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Decentralization
Question 10
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'\'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
A. Aguiyi Ironsi
B. Murtala Mohammed
C. Emmanuel Ifeajuna
D. Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi
Question 11
The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. What is the name of the commission's chairperson at that time?
A. Gro Harlem Brundtland
B. Maurice Strong
C. Wangari Maathai
D. Kofi Annan
Question 12
The 2019 novel 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead explores the theme of
A. racism and police brutality in America
B. the struggle for civil rights in the 1960s
C. the impact of mass incarceration on communities
D. the effects of systemic oppression on individuals
Question 13
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in 1960 in Baghdad, Iraq. What is the primary goal of OPEC?
A. To regulate the global oil market
B. To promote the use of renewable energy sources
C. To increase oil production among member countries
D. To reduce oil prices globally
Question 14
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in which of the following philosophical traditions?
A. African Philosophy
B. Western Philosophy
C. Eastern Philosophy
D. Islamic Philosophy
Question 15
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED). What is the main idea behind sustainable development?
A. To balance economic growth with environmental protection
B. To reduce poverty and inequality globally
C. To promote the use of renewable energy sources
D. To increase oil production among member countries

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