POST UTME UNIBEN 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which consists of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of Nigeria
B. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
C. To approve the appointment of the President and the Vice President
D. To represent the interests of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria
Question 2
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Assembly?
A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To oversee the implementation of government policies
C. To serve as a check on the executive arm of government
D. To represent the interests of Nigerian citizens
Question 3
What is the main difference between a 'democratic' and an 'authoritarian' political system?
A. A democratic system is characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a single leader, while an authoritarian system is characterized by the diffusion of power among multiple leaders
B. A democratic system is characterized by the diffusion of power among multiple leaders, while an authoritarian system is characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a single leader
C. A democratic system is characterized by the absence of opposition parties, while an authoritarian system is characterized by the presence of opposition parties
D. A democratic system is characterized by the absence of human rights, while an authoritarian system is characterized by the presence of human rights
Question 4
The African Union (AU) was established to promote unity and cooperation among African states. What is the primary benefit of the AU for its member states?
A. Increased economic development and trade
B. Improved regional security and stability
C. Enhanced cultural exchange and cooperation
D. Increased dependence on external aid
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which African philosophy?
A. African Humanism
B. Ubuntu
C. Sankofa
D. Ujamaa
Question 6
The 1978 'Shagari Constitutional Conference' in Nigeria was significant because it:
A. Established the current federal system of government
B. Introduced the concept of a presidential system
C. Provided for the creation of more states
D. Amended the 1979 Constitution
Question 7
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which African philosophy?
A. African Humanism
B. Ubuntu
C. Sankofa
D. Ujamaa
Question 8
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for this study?
A. Regression analysis
B. Time series analysis
C. Correlation coefficient
D. Hypothesis testing
Question 9
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 by which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. General Yakubu Gowon
B. General Murtala Mohammed
C. General Olusegun Obasanjo
D. General Muhammadu Buhari
Question 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which African philosophy?
A. African Humanism
B. Ubuntu
C. Sankofa
D. Ujamaa
Question 11
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. What does the term 'sustainable development' mean?
A. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Development that meets the needs of the present at the expense of future generations
C. Development that ignores the needs of the present and future generations
D. Development that prioritizes the needs of the present over those of future generations
Question 12
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will be the direction of the current flow?
A. From A to B
B. From B to A
C. From C to A
D. From A to C
Question 13
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. What is the primary goal of the WHO?
A. To promote global health and well-being
B. To eradicate infectious diseases
C. To improve global healthcare systems
D. To increase global health spending
Question 14
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established to promote economic integration among its member states. What is the primary benefit of ECOWAS for its member states?
A. Increased trade and investment
B. Improved infrastructure development
C. Enhanced regional security
D. Increased dependence on a single market
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a Federal Character Commission. What is the primary function of the Federal Character Commission?
A. To ensure that appointments to public offices are made in a fair and equitable manner
B. To ensure that the composition of the public service reflects the federal character of Nigeria
C. To ensure that the distribution of public goods and services is fair and equitable
D. To ensure that the allocation of resources is fair and equitable

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