POST UTME RSU 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African culture. What does 'sankofa' mean?
A. Go back and fetch it
B. Come back and take it
C. Return and bring it
D. Go back and get it
Question 2
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 by which of the following countries?
A. Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal
B. Ghana, Nigeria, and Mali
C. Ghana, Nigeria, and Guinea
D. All of the above
Question 3
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in the history of Nigeria because it marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic. What was the main reason for the convention?
A. The need for a new constitution
B. The desire for a more decentralized government
C. The rise of regionalism and the threat of secession
D. The need for a more powerful presidency
Question 4
The 1967 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 5
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is rich in oil reserves. What is the primary environmental impact of oil exploration in this region?
A. Water pollution and habitat destruction
B. Soil erosion and deforestation
C. Climate change and sea-level rise
D. Air pollution and noise pollution
Question 6
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa. What is the primary source of the Niger River?
A. Lake Chad
B. Lake Victoria
C. The Guinea Highlands
D. The Jos Plateau
Question 7
The African Development Bank (AfDB) was established in 1964 by which of the following countries?
A. Egypt, Nigeria, and Senegal
B. Egypt, Nigeria, and Mali
C. Egypt, Nigeria, and Guinea
D. All of the above
Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. National Constitutional Conference
B. National Political Reform Conference
C. Constitutional Conference
D. National Conference
Question 9
The 1973 oil price shock had a significant impact on the Nigerian economy. What was the main consequence of the shock?
A. A significant increase in government revenue
B. A sharp decline in economic growth
C. A rise in inflation
D. A decrease in foreign investment
Question 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. What does 'ubuntu' mean?
A. I am because we are
B. We are because I am
C. I am because I am strong
D. We are because we are strong
Question 11
Solve the inequality ( 2x - 5 > 3 ).
A. x > 4
B. x < 4
C. x > 2
D. x < 2
Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( rac{x}{2} + 5 = 11 )
A. 6
B. 12
C. 18
D. 24
Question 13
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of African countries joining the United Nations. Which of the following countries was NOT one of the first 10 African countries to join the UN?
A. Egypt
B. Ghana
C. Liberia
D. Nigeria
Question 14
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. Economic decline and lack of resources
C. Environmental factors and climate change
D. Religious conflicts and power struggles
Question 15
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian politics. Which of the following was a major outcome of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The emergence of Tafawa Balewa as Prime Minister
C. The adoption of a federal system of government
D. The creation of the post of Minister of State

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