POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'ubuntu'?
A. I am because we are
B. I am because I am
C. We are because we are
D. I am because I have
Question 4
What is the primary function of the OPEC in the global energy market?
A. To regulate oil production
B. To control oil prices
C. To promote oil exploration
D. To ensure oil security
Question 5
The concept of 'equality before the law' 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 6
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 700 km, how long does the journey take?
A. 5 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours
Question 7
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the six main organs of the UN?
A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. Economic and Social Council
D. Federal Reserve Bank
Question 8
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
Question 9
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 NOT one of the main objectives of OPEC?
A. Coordinating the production and pricing of petroleum
B. Promoting economic cooperation and integration among member states
C. Providing humanitarian assistance to affected countries
D. Establishing a common currency for all member states
Question 10
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 11
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
Question 12
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 meaning of 'sankofa'?
A. Go back and fetch it
B. Learn from the past to build a better future
C. Forget the past and move forward
D. Repeat the mistakes of the past
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 concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what African philosophy?
A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ujamaa
D. Ubuntu is not an African philosophy
Question 15
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

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