POST UTME OAU 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the significance of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. It led to the creation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates
B. It resulted in the establishment of the Lagos Colony
C. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Nigeria
D. It led to the formation of the Nigerian National Congress
Question 2
Solve for x in the equation ( rac{2x}{x-1} + rac{3x}{x+1} = 5 )
A. ( x = 2 )
B. ( x = -1 )
C. ( x = 3 )
D. ( x = 4 )
Question 3
What is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Over-reliance on charcoal
B. Urbanization and population growth
C. Agricultural expansion
D. Climate change
Question 4
The following is a characteristic of the United Nations (UN) organization.
A. It is a non-governmental organization.
B. It is a multinational corporation.
C. It is a cartel of oil-producing countries.
D. It is an international organization that promotes peace and security, and provides humanitarian aid.
Question 5
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 many hours will the journey take?
A. 7.5
B. 8
C. 8.5
D. 9
Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the philosophy of Nelson Mandela. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African philosophy?
A. Humanity towards others
B. Respect for authority
C. Loyalty to tradition
D. Pride in individual achievement
Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is the supreme law of the land. What is the name of the highest court in Nigeria that interprets the Constitution?
A. Supreme Court of Nigeria
B. Court of Appeal
C. Federal High Court
D. National Industrial Court
Question 8
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 9
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Over-reliance on slave trade
C. Invasion by neighboring tribes
D. Economic decline due to drought
Question 10
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary objective of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. To create a unified administrative system
B. To establish a single currency for the country
C. To promote economic development through infrastructure projects
D. To introduce a new system of education
Question 11
What is the primary purpose of the National Population Commission (NPC) in Nigeria?
A. To conduct population censuses and surveys
B. To provide electoral education and voter registration services
C. To monitor and evaluate the performance of political parties
D. To investigate electoral malpractices and prosecute offenders
Question 12
In the context of Basic Science and Environment, what is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation
B. Climate change
C. Agricultural activities
D. Urbanization
Question 13
A firm produces 100 units of a product at a cost of ₦100 per unit. If the firm sells the product at ₦120 per unit, what is the profit made from selling 50 units?
A. ₦1000
B. ₦2000
C. ₦3000
D. ₦4000
Question 14
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the primary function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?
A. To conduct elections and maintain electoral records
B. To investigate electoral malpractices and prosecute offenders
C. To provide electoral education and voter registration services
D. To monitor and evaluate the performance of political parties
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

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