POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism and self-reliance
B. collectivism and community responsibility
C. humanism and the pursuit of happiness
D. utilitarianism and the greatest good for the greatest number
Question 2
The African Union (AU) has a number of organs that work together to achieve its goals. Which of the following is NOT one of the organs of the AU?
A. Assembly of Heads of State and Government
B. Council of Ministers
C. Commission of the AU
D. Parliament of the AU
Question 3
The Nigerian Constitution provides for a system of government known as the Federal System. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. The Federal Government has the power to make laws on all matters
B. The Federal Government has the power to make laws on matters that affect the entire country
C. The Federal Government has the power to make laws on matters that affect the states
D. The Federal Government has the power to make laws on matters that affect the local governments
Question 4
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism and self-reliance
B. collectivism and community responsibility
C. humanism and the pursuit of happiness
D. utilitarianism and the greatest good for the greatest number
Question 5
A company has a production function given by the equation Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5, where Q is the quantity produced, L is the number of labor hours, and K is the capital stock. If the company wants to increase its production by 10%, what percentage increase in capital stock is required, assuming that the labor hours remain constant?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for tradition
C. Love for one's family
D. Duty to one's community
Question 7
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for tradition
C. Love for one's family
D. Duty to one's community
Question 8
The Hausa people have a rich cultural heritage, which includes a complex system of governance. In the Hausa kingdom of Kano, the emir is the head of state and is advised by a council of elders. However, the emir's power is limited by the fact that he must consult with the people before making important decisions. This system of governance is an example of which type of government?
A. Monarchy
B. Oligarchy
C. Democracy
D. Theocracy
Question 9
The table below shows the population of a certain city over a period of 5 years. What is the average rate of change of the population?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Question 10
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work on specific issues such as health, education, and the environment. Which of the following is NOT one of the specialized agencies of the UN?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
C. International Labour Organization (ILO)
D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Question 11
A researcher wants to study the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. If the researcher has 10 plots of land, how many different combinations of fertilizer and yield can be studied?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Question 12
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for tradition
C. Love for one's family
D. Duty to one's community
Question 14
The use of 'sankofa' in African culture symbolizes
A. looking back to the past
B. moving forward to the future
C. embracing tradition and heritage
D. rejecting cultural norms and values
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. 1994 Constitutional Conference
B. 1995 Constitutional Conference
C. 1998 Constitutional Conference
D. 1999 Constitutional Conference

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