POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 development and cooperation
C. Establishing a common currency for all member states
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to affected countries
Question 2
The 2019 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by which year?
A. 2030
B. 2040
C. 2050
D. 2060
Question 3
The 2019 report of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) warned that the world is facing a 'biodiversity crisis' due to which of the following factors?
A. Habitat destruction and fragmentation
B. Overexploitation of resources
C. Climate change
D. Pollution
Question 4
The Nigerian Civil Service Commission was established in what year?
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1966
D. 1969
Question 5
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was established in what year?
A. 1977
B. 1979
C. 1981
D. 1983
Question 6
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which group of military officers?
A. The Ironsi-led military government
B. The Aguiyi Ironsi-led military government
C. The Tafawa Balewa-led civilian government
D. The Gowon-led military government
Question 7
The 2019 report of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that the world is facing a 'climate emergency' due to which of the following factors?
A. Rising global temperatures
B. Deforestation and land degradation
C. Pollution of oceans and waterways
D. Loss of biodiversity
Question 8
The 1960 Nigerian general election was won by which party?
A. Action Group
B. Nigerian People's Congress
C. Northern People's Congress
D. United National Congress
Question 9
The 1983 Nigerian general election was won by which party?
A. National Party of Nigeria
B. People's Redemption Party
C. Great Nigeria People's Party
D. Social Democratic Party
Question 10
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, was fought between 1967 and 1970. Which of the following was a major consequence of the war?
A. The loss of over 1 million lives
B. The displacement of over 2 million people
C. The destruction of major infrastructure
D. The loss of over 50% of Nigeria's oil reserves
Question 11
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of which of the following international organizations?
A. World Bank
B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D. World Health Organization (WHO)
Question 12
The concept of 'ecosystem services' was first introduced by which of the following scientists?
A. E.O. Wilson
B. Rachel Carson
C. Garrett Hardin
D. C.S. Holling
Question 13
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the total current in the circuit?
A. 2A
B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A
Question 14
The concept of 'sustainable consumption and production' was first introduced in the 1987 report of which of the following international organizations?
A. World Bank
B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D. World Health Organization (WHO)
Question 15
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, lasted for how many years?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years

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