POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of democracy refers to a system of government in which power is held by the people. Which of the following is a key feature of democracy?
A. The presence of a monarch
B. The absence of opposition parties
C. The protection of individual rights and freedoms
D. The concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals
Question 2
The Nigerian economy is heavily dependent on the oil sector. Which of the following is a major challenge facing the Nigerian economy?
A. Inflation
B. Unemployment
C. Dependence on a single commodity
D. Corruption
Question 3
The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was most closely associated with which of the following countries?
A. Liberia
B. Sierra Leone
C. Guinea
D. Nigeria
Question 4
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, lasted from 1967 to 1970. Which of the following was a major consequence of the war?
A. The creation of the state of Biafra
B. The establishment of a federal military government
C. The displacement of over 3 million people
D. The introduction of a new currency
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 6
The 1985 General Elections in Nigeria were characterized by which of the following?
A. High Turnout
B. Low Turnout
C. Rigging
D. Violence
Question 7
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 8
The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in the 1980s as a way to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A. The pursuit of economic growth at all costs
B. The protection of the environment at the expense of economic growth
C. The balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity
D. The prioritization of social equity over economic growth and environmental protection
Question 9
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Akan
D. Hausa
Question 10
The concept of globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies, cultures, and societies. Which of the following is a key effect of globalization?
A. The reduction of economic inequality between countries
B. The increase in economic inequality between countries
C. The homogenization of cultures and societies
D. The preservation of traditional cultures and societies
Question 11
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. Which of the following is a major function of the NNPC?
A. Exploration and production of oil
B. Refining and marketing of petroleum products
C. Regulation of the oil industry
D. Export of crude oil
Question 12
The 1966 military coup in Nigeria was led by which of the following individuals?
A. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. Colonel Yakubu Gowon
D. General T.Y. Danjuma
Question 13
The concept of 'jihad' in Islamic philosophy emphasizes the importance of which of the following?
A. Conquest of non-Muslim lands
B. Personal struggle for spiritual growth
C. Defense of Muslim lands
D. Promotion of Islamic values
Question 14
The 1966 Military Coup in Nigeria was led by which of the following?
A. Aguiyi Ironsi
B. Tafawa Balewa
C. Murtala Mohammed
D. Obasanjo
Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of which of the following?
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Human rights
D. Nationalism

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