POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free movement of goods, services, and people among its member states
B. To establish a common currency among its member states
C. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states
D. To promote political integration among its member states
Question 2
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 3
What is the primary cause of the environmental degradation in the Niger Delta region?
A. Overfishing and pollution from oil spills
B. Deforestation and habitat destruction
C. Climate change and rising sea levels
D. Agricultural activities and soil erosion
Question 4
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. The concentration of power in the hands of one person
B. The abuse of power by the Executive
C. The abuse of power by the Legislature
D. The abuse of power by the Judiciary
Question 5
The Jos Plateau is a region in Nigeria known for its rich cultural heritage. What is the approximate altitude of the Jos Plateau?
A. 500 m
B. 1,000 m
C. 1,500 m
D. 2,000 m
Question 6
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Question 7
A researcher wants to investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction. Which of the following variables would be most appropriate to measure?
A. Initial rate of reaction
B. Final rate of reaction
C. Temperature of the reaction mixture
D. Time taken for the reaction to complete
Question 8
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa. What is the approximate length of the Niger River?
A. 4,000 km
B. 5,000 km
C. 6,000 km
D. 7,000 km
Question 9
The Niger Delta region is rich in oil reserves. What is the approximate percentage of Nigeria's oil reserves found in the Niger Delta?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question 10
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Assembly?
A. To make laws and approve the national budget
B. To serve as a check on the executive branch
C. To represent the interests of the people
D. To oversee the implementation of government policies
Question 11
The Jos Plateau is a region in Nigeria known for its rich cultural heritage. What is the approximate population of the Jos Plateau?
A. 1 million
B. 2 million
C. 3 million
D. 4 million
Question 12
In the context of Nigerian Literature, what is the significance of the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It is a reflection of the Igbo culture and traditions
B. It is a critique of colonialism and its impact on African societies
C. It is a portrayal of the struggles of Nigerian women
D. It is a depiction of the Nigerian civil war
Question 13
A researcher wants to investigate the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. Which statistical method would be most appropriate for this study?
A. Regression analysis
B. ANOVA
C. Correlation coefficient
D. Hypothesis testing
Question 14
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is primarily focused on providing financial assistance to which of the following regions?
A. Sub-Saharan Africa
B. South Asia
C. East Asia
D. Latin America
Question 15
The 1983 Nigerian general election was a significant event in Nigerian politics. Which of the following was a major outcome of the election?
A. The re-election of Shehu Shagari as President
B. The emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as President
C. The creation of the Republic of Biafra
D. The establishment of a military government

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