POST UTME OAU 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
Correct A. General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the name of the protagonist?
Correct A. Okonkwo
B. Unoka
C. Ezinma
D. Nwoye

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to which of the following philosophical traditions?
A. African Humanism
Correct B. African Ubuntuism
C. African Traditionalism
D. African Postcolonialism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Separatism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The concept of 'sankofa' is central to which of the following cultural traditions?
Correct A. Akan
B. Yoruba
C. Igbo
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the implications of this concept for individual rights?
A. Individual rights are secondary to collective well-being.
B. Individual rights are paramount, and collective well-being is secondary.
Correct C. Individual rights are balanced with collective well-being.
D. Individual rights are irrelevant in the context of collective well-being.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing the data?
Correct A. Regression analysis
B. Time series analysis
C. ANOVA
D. Non-parametric tests

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of expression. However, this right is not absolute. Which of the following limitations on freedom of expression is most consistent with the Constitution?
Correct A. Restrictions on hate speech
B. Censorship of political speech
C. Limitations on commercial advertising
D. Restrictions on academic freedom

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A company is planning to establish a new factory in Nigeria. Which of the following environmental impact assessments would be most relevant to the project?
A. Air quality assessment
Correct B. Water quality assessment
C. Soil quality assessment
D. Noise pollution assessment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the implications of this concept for economic development?
A. Economic development is solely the responsibility of the individual.
Correct B. Economic development is a collective effort.
C. Economic development is driven by market forces.
D. Economic development is solely the responsibility of the government.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Hausa-Fulani Empire, which was a major pre-colonial empire in West Africa, was founded by which of the following Hausa leaders?
A. Sokoto
Correct B. Kano
C. Zaria
D. Gobir

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A population of 1000 bacteria is observed to double every 3 hours. If a sample of this bacteria is taken at the end of 6 hours, what is the expected number of bacteria in the sample?
A. 2000
Correct B. 4000
C. 5000
D. 6000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis?
A. Mitochondria
Correct B. Chloroplast
C. Nucleus
D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The United Nations (UN) has 5 permanent members with veto power. Which of the following countries is NOT one of these 5 permanent members?
A. China
B. France
C. Russia
Correct D. Nigeria

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The United Nations' (UN) primary goal is to maintain international peace and security. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Peacekeeping Missions
B. Humanitarian Aid
Correct C. Sanctions and Diplomacy
D. Economic Development

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A company's website uses a Content Management System (CMS) to manage its content. What is the primary function of a CMS?
Correct A. To create and edit content
B. To design and develop the website
C. To host and maintain the website
D. To analyze website traffic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on global food production. Which of the following is a key indicator of climate change?
A. Temperature increase
B. Sea-level rise
C. Changes in precipitation patterns
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
A company is considering investing in a new renewable energy source. Which of the following is a key benefit of renewable energy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Lower energy costs
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
A researcher is studying the effects of pollution on local ecosystems. Which of the following is a key indicator of pollution?
A. Changes in water quality
B. Decreases in biodiversity
C. Increases in air pollution
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Federal Character Principle
C. Rule of Law
Correct D. Principle of Federalism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in which year?
Correct A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1985
D. 1990

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
Correct D. Zulu

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
Correct A. Human Rights
B. Social Justice
C. Environmental Conservation
D. Economic Development

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
Correct A. African Traditional Religion
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Buddhism

Correct Answer: A

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