POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal republic with a presidential system of government. What is the primary function of the President under this system?
A. Head of state and government
B. Head of state only
C. Head of government only
D. Legislative head
Question 2
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is the largest stock exchange in Nigeria. Which of the following is a major function of the NSE?
A. To facilitate the buying and selling of securities
B. To regulate the capital market
C. To promote economic development
D. To provide investment advice
Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which African country?
A. South Africa
B. Nigeria
C. Ghana
D. Kenya
Question 4
The concept of 'haram' is central to the Islamic law of which country?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iran
C. Egypt
D. Turkey
Question 5
What is the name of the largest city in Nigeria, located in the southwestern part of the country?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan
Question 6
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of the government of General Aguiyi Ironsi. What was the primary reason for the coup?
A. Economic crisis
B. Corruption
C. Ethnic tensions
D. Military coup
Question 7
The 1967 Nigerian Civil War was fought between which two groups?
A. The Nigerian government and the Igbo people
B. The Nigerian government and the Hausa people
C. The Nigerian government and the Yoruba people
D. The Nigerian government and the Fulani people
Question 8
What is the name of the economic community that Nigeria is a member of?
A. ECOWAS
B. ECCAS
C. SADC
D. COMESA
Question 9
The University of Ibadan was established in 1948 as a college of the University of London. Which of the following is a notable achievement of the university?
A. Producing the first Nigerian Nobel laureate
B. Producing the first Nigerian president
C. Being the oldest university in Nigeria
D. Being the largest university in Nigeria
Question 10
The Oyo Empire's military organization was characterized by the use of which of the following?
A. A complex system of vassalage
B. A decentralized system of governance
C. A system of feudalism
D. A system of absolute monarchy
Question 11
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key feature of ECOWAS?
A. Free movement of goods and services
B. Free movement of people
C. Free movement of capital
D. Free movement of labor
Question 12
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
A. Major-General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 13
The 1963 Republican Convention in the United States was notable for which of the following?
A. The nomination of Barry Goldwater as the Republican presidential candidate
B. The adoption of the Republican Party platform
C. The election of the Republican National Committee
D. The selection of the Republican vice-presidential candidate
Question 14
The Oyo Empire's military organization was characterized by the use of which of the following?
A. A complex system of vassalage
B. A decentralized system of governance
C. A system of feudalism
D. A system of absolute monarchy
Question 15
The 1963 Republican Convention in the United States was notable for which of the following?
A. The nomination of Barry Goldwater as the Republican presidential candidate
B. The adoption of the Republican Party platform
C. The election of the Republican National Committee
D. The selection of the Republican vice-presidential candidate

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