POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Mitochondria
B. Ribosome
C. Lysosome
D. Golgi apparatus
Question 2
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état was led by a group of military officers who were dissatisfied with the government's handling of the Biafran War. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to the coup?
A. The government's failure to address the economic crisis in the country
B. The government's handling of the Biafran War
C. The influence of Western powers on Nigerian politics
D. The rise of ethnic nationalism in Nigeria
Question 3
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Question 4
A survey of 1000 people in Nigeria showed that 60% of them believed that the country's economy was improving. If 80 people were surveyed in a particular state, how many of them would you expect to believe that the economy was improving?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 70
Question 5
The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened by President Goodluck Jonathan to address which of the following issues?
A. The Boko Haram insurgency
B. The fuel subsidy removal
C. The 2015 general elections
D. The Niger Delta crisis
Question 6
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
A. Internal conflicts and external pressures
B. Environmental degradation and climate change
C. Economic decline and trade disruptions
D. Religious conflicts and power struggles
Question 7
The Jos Plateau is a region in Nigeria known for its rich deposits of which mineral?
A. Copper
B. Zinc
C. Lead
D. Iron Ore
Question 8
The 1967-1970 civil war in Nigeria was fought between the government and which of the following groups?
A. The Igbo people
B. The Hausa people
C. The Yoruba people
D. The Fulani people
Question 9
The concept of 'jihad' is a key aspect of which of the following Islamic practices?
A. Salat
B. Sawm
C. Zakat
D. Jihad
Question 10
The Niger Delta region is rich in oil reserves, but the exploitation of these resources has led to environmental degradation and social unrest. What is the main cause of the environmental degradation in the Niger Delta?
A. The use of outdated drilling technology
B. The lack of proper waste management
C. The failure to implement environmental regulations
D. The over-reliance on oil as a source of revenue
Question 11
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the downstream petroleum sector
B. To explore and produce crude oil
C. To refine and distribute petroleum products
D. To manage the country's oil revenue
Question 12
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the current flowing through the 2 ohm resistor?
A. 1 A
B. 2 A
C. 3 A
D. 4 A
Question 13
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 14
The concept of federal character in the Nigerian Constitution is aimed at?
A. Promoting national unity and integration
B. Ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens
C. Reducing regionalism and tribalism
D. Increasing the power of the President
Question 15
The concept of the rule of law in the Nigerian Constitution is aimed at?
A. Promoting national unity and integration
B. Ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens
C. Reducing regionalism and tribalism
D. Ensuring that the government and citizens are subject to the law

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