POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2023 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 key objectives of OPEC?
A. Promoting the stability of the global oil market
B. Encouraging the development of new oil-producing countries
C. Establishing a single currency for all member states
D. Providing financial assistance to member states
Question 2
The 'National Communications Commission' (NCC) was established by which of the following laws?
A. The National Communications Commission Act of 2003
B. The National Communications Commission Act of 2006
C. The National Communications Commission Act of 2009
D. The National Communications Commission Act of 2012
Question 3
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to promote sustainable agriculture practices. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Improved air quality
C. Increased crop yields
D. Reduced water consumption
Question 4
The concept of 'haram' is a key principle of Islamic law, emphasizing the importance of prohibition and restriction. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'haram'?
A. Forbidden or prohibited
B. Recommended or encouraged
C. Permitted or allowed
D. Neutral or indifferent
Question 5
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below.
A. The circuit is in series
B. The circuit is in parallel
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel
D. The circuit is not connected
Question 6
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a major milestone in the country's constitutional development. What was the main feature of this constitution?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 7
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the distribution of species in Nigeria. Which of the following variables would be an example of a dependent variable in this study?
A. Temperature
B. Rainfall
C. Species distribution
D. Government policies
Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle of African philosophy, emphasizing 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 9
The 'Economic Community of West African States' (ECOWAS) was established in which of the following years?
A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1985
D. 1990
Question 10
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a major milestone in the country's constitutional development. What was the main feature of this constitution?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 11
The Nigerian government has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030. Which of the following is a strategy that can help achieve this goal?
A. Increasing the use of renewable energy sources
B. Improving energy efficiency in buildings
C. Promoting sustainable land use practices
D. Reducing waste management
Question 12
The 'National Bureau of Statistics' (NBS) was established by which of the following laws?
A. The National Bureau of Statistics Act of 1999
B. The National Bureau of Statistics Act of 2004
C. The National Bureau of Statistics Act of 2007
D. The National Bureau of Statistics Act of 2010
Question 13
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 key objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting peace and stability in the region
B. Encouraging the free movement of people and goods
C. Establishing a single currency for all member states
D. Providing military assistance to member states
Question 14
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle of African philosophy, emphasizing the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the relationship between 'ubuntu' and 'individualism'?
A. Ubuntu is a form of individualism
B. Individualism is a form of ubuntu
C. Ubuntu and individualism are mutually exclusive
D. Ubuntu and individualism are unrelated
Question 15
The 'National Population Commission' (NPC) was established by which of the following laws?
A. The National Population Commission Act of 1992
B. The National Population Commission Act of 1994
C. The National Population Commission Act of 1996
D. The National Population Commission Act of 1998

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