POST UTME ESUT 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is an example of which of the following?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Federalism
C. Unitarism
D. Confederalism
Question 2
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Decree
Question 3
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 NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting peace and security in the region
B. Fostering economic cooperation and integration
C. Encouraging cultural exchange and understanding
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to affected communities
Question 4
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Executive Overreach
B. Legislative Overreach
C. Judicial Overreach
D. All of the above
Question 5
The 1993 presidential election in Nigeria was won by?
A. M.K.O. Abiola
B. Abiola and Tofa
C. Babangida and Abiola
D. Babangida and Tofa
Question 6
A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction. The researcher measures the rate of the reaction at different temperatures and plots the data on a graph. What type of graph would the researcher most likely use to represent the data?
A. Line graph
B. Scatter plot
C. Bar graph
D. Pie chart
Question 7
The 1967 Biafran War was a civil war that was fought between the government of Nigeria and the secessionist state of Biafra. Which of the following statements about the war is TRUE?
A. The war was sparked by the government's decision to hold a national referendum on the country's constitution.
B. The war was a result of the government's failure to address the country's economic problems.
C. The war was a response to the government's decision to impose a state of emergency in the Eastern Region.
D. The war was a result of the secessionist movement's desire for independence from Nigeria.
Question 8
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945. Which of the following is a primary purpose of the UN?
A. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states.
B. To maintain international peace and security.
C. To provide humanitarian aid to countries in need.
D. To promote cultural exchange and understanding among its member states.
Question 9
The concept of 'Wahala' in Yoruba culture refers to?
A. Trouble
B. Chaos
C. Disorder
D. Conflict
Question 10
The Nigerian Constitution is based on the principles of federalism. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?
A. Concentration of power at the center
B. Decentralization of power to the states
C. Equal distribution of power between the center and the states
D. No distribution of power between the center and the states
Question 11
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. What does 'sustainable development' mean?
A. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Development that prioritizes economic growth over environmental protection
C. Development that focuses on short-term gains over long-term sustainability
D. Development that ignores the needs of future generations
Question 12
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 NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting free trade among member states
B. Encouraging regional security and stability
C. Developing a common currency for member states
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to non-member states
Question 13
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of E. coli bacteria. The researcher measures the growth of the bacteria at different pH levels and plots the data on a graph. What type of graph would the researcher most likely use to represent the data?
A. Bar graph
B. Line graph
C. Scatter plot
D. Pie chart
Question 14
A company is considering investing in a new project that requires an initial investment of ₦2.0 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦3.5 million per year for 3 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
Question 15
The 1993 General Elections in Nigeria were a significant event in the country's political history. Which of the following statements about the elections is TRUE?
A. The elections were held under a military dictatorship.
B. The elections were a result of the government's decision to hold a national referendum on the country's constitution.
C. The elections were a response to the government's failure to address the country's economic problems.
D. The elections were a result of the secessionist movement's desire for independence from Nigeria.

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