POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following philosophical principles?
A. Social Contract Theory
B. Natural Law Theory
C. Utilitarianism
D. Kantianism
Question 2
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a fundamental principle of the Nigerian Constitution. Which of the following branches of government is responsible for making laws?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Independent National Electoral Commission
Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following philosophical principles?
A. Social Contract Theory
B. Natural Law Theory
C. Utilitarianism
D. Kantianism
Question 4
The concept of 'Oyo' in Nigerian history refers to a pre-colonial administrative system in which the Oyo people were organized into
A. city-states
B. kingdoms
C. chiefdoms
D. clans
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. What does it refer to?
A. The interconnectedness of all things
B. The importance of community and social bonds
C. The value of individualism and self-reliance
D. The role of fate and destiny
Question 6
The Ooni of Ife is a prominent monarch in the Yoruba Kingdoms. What is his primary role?
A. To serve as the head of state and government
B. To serve as the spiritual leader of the Yoruba people
C. To serve as the chief justice and head of the judiciary
D. To serve as the commander-in-chief of the military
Question 7
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African culture. What does it refer to?
A. The importance of learning from the past
B. The value of individualism and self-reliance
C. The role of fate and destiny
D. The interconnectedness of all things
Question 8
The concept of 'Yoruba' in Nigerian history refers to a pre-colonial administrative system in which the Yoruba people were organized into
A. city-states
B. kingdoms
C. chiefdoms
D. clans
Question 9
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a mechanism for ensuring that no one branch of government becomes too powerful. Which of the following is an example of a check on the power of the Judicial?
A. The power of the Executive to appoint judges
B. The power of the Legislative to impeach judges
C. The power of the Independent National Electoral Commission to approve judges
D. The power of the Senate to approve presidential appointments
Question 10
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following philosophical principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Social Contract Theory
D. Natural Law Theory
Question 11
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African culture. What does it refer to?
A. The importance of learning from the past
B. The value of individualism and self-reliance
C. The role of fate and destiny
D. The interconnectedness of all things
Question 12
The Oyo Empire was a major power in the pre-colonial Yoruba Kingdoms. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to its decline?
A. The rise of the Dahomey Empire
B. The influence of the Portuguese
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
D. The impact of the slave trade
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. What does it refer to?
A. The interconnectedness of all things
B. The importance of community and social bonds
C. The value of individualism and self-reliance
D. The role of fate and destiny
Question 14
The concept of 'Sardauna' in Nigerian history refers to a title given to the Sultan of Sokoto
A. true
B. false
C. sometimes
D. never
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following philosophical principles?
A. Social Contract Theory
B. Natural Law Theory
C. Utilitarianism
D. Kantianism

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