POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'freedom of expression' in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to prevent which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the Executive
B. Infringement of individual rights
C. Conflict between the Executive and the Legislature
D. Inflation and economic instability
Question 2
The concept of 'due process' in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to prevent which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the Executive
B. Infringement of individual rights
C. Conflict between the Executive and the Legislature
D. Inflation and economic instability
Question 3
What is the significance of the 1983 general election in Nigerian politics?
A. It marked the beginning of democratic rule in Nigeria
B. It led to the establishment of the Second Republic
C. It resulted in the overthrow of the Shagari government
D. It led to the formation of the National Party of Nigeria
Question 4
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio' in Hausa culture refers to a type of
A. Islamic scholar
B. Traditional leader
C. Folkloric figure
D. Ancestral deity
Question 5
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the role of the National Assembly?
A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the budget of the Federal Government
D. To declare war on behalf of Nigeria
Question 6
The equation of a line passing through the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by
A. ( y - y_1 = rac{x_2 - x_1}{y_2 - y_1}(y - y_1) )
B. ( y - y_1 = rac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}(x - x_1) )
C. ( y - y_1 = rac{x_2 - x_1}{y_2 - y_1}(x - x_1) )
D. ( y - y_1 = rac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}(x_2 - x_1) )
Question 7
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is a key benefit of OPEC for its member states?
A. Increased competition in the global oil market
B. Improved economic cooperation and integration among member states
C. Reduced prices for petroleum products
D. Increased dependence on foreign oil
Question 8
The equation of a circle with center (h,k) and radius r is given by
A. ( x^2 + y^2 = r^2 )
B. ( (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 )
C. ( x^2 + y^2 = h^2 + k^2 )
D. ( (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = h^2 + k^2 )
Question 9
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of learning from the past in order to build a better future. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the past and the future in the context of 'sankofa'?
A. The past is separate from the future
B. The past is connected to the future
C. The past is superior to the future
D. The past is inferior to the future
Question 10
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to prevent which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the Executive
B. Infringement of individual rights
C. Conflict between the Executive and the Legislature
D. Inflation and economic instability
Question 11
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is designed to prevent which of the following?
A. Abuse of power by the Executive
B. Infringement of individual rights
C. Conflict between the Executive and the Legislature
D. Inflation and economic instability
Question 12
What is the main difference between the 1999 Constitution and the 1963 Constitution?
A. The 1999 Constitution has a more detailed bill of rights
B. The 1999 Constitution has a more decentralized system of government
C. The 1999 Constitution has a more powerful executive
D. The 1999 Constitution has a more restrictive definition of citizenship
Question 13
The Oyo Empire was a powerful pre-colonial state in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Question 14
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ujamaa
D. Ubuntu is not an African philosophy

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