POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'Ugbo' in Igbo culture refers to a system of governance where power is held by a council of elders. What is the primary function of this council?
A. To make laws and policies for the community
B. To resolve disputes and maintain peace in the community
C. To provide spiritual guidance and leadership to the community
D. To manage the community's economic resources
Question 2
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual rights
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good
Question 3
The Oyo Empire was a major power in pre-colonial Nigeria. Which of the following was a major factor in its decline?
A. The rise of the Hausa Kingdom
B. The influence of European colonial powers
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
D. The effects of the Jukun invasion
Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple 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 current in the circuit decreases
C. The voltage in the circuit increases
D. The voltage in the circuit decreases
Question 5
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. The switch is initially open. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will become zero
Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the philosophy of Nelson Mandela. What does 'ubuntu' roughly translate to in English?
A. The African Union
B. The United Nations
C. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
D. The Economic Community of West African States
Question 7
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the production of rice in the country. What is the likely effect of this policy on the price of rice?
A. The price of rice will increase
B. The price of rice will decrease
C. The price of rice will remain the same
D. The price of rice will fluctuate
Question 8
A researcher conducts a study on the effects of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing the data?
A. Regression analysis
B. Time series analysis
C. ANOVA
D. Chi-square test
Question 9
The concept of 'jihad' is central to the teachings of which Islamic sect?
A. Sunni
B. Shia
C. Sufi
D. Ahmadiyya
Question 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the philosophy of Nelson Mandela. What does 'ubuntu' roughly translate to in English?
A. I am because we are
B. We are because I am
C. I am because I am
D. We are because we are
Question 11
A company wants to create a new product that is environmentally friendly. Which of the following design principles would be most appropriate?
A. Design for disassembly
B. Design for recyclability
C. Design for reuse
D. Design for minimal packaging
Question 12
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to African philosophy. What does it mean?
A. Humanity towards all living things
B. Humanity towards fellow humans only
C. Humanity towards animals only
D. Humanity towards plants only
Question 14
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the function of the switch?
A. To increase the voltage
B. To decrease the current
C. To control the flow of electricity
D. To generate heat
Question 15
A company is considering launching a new product. The product's market demand is described by the equation Q = 100 - 2P, where Q is the quantity demanded and P is the price. What is the price elasticity of demand?
A. Inelastic
B. Unit elastic
C. Elastic
D. Perfectly elastic

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