POST UTME UNIBEN 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerians who sought education abroad. What was the primary reason for this?
A. Lack of quality education in Nigeria
B. Limited job opportunities in Nigeria
C. Post-independence optimism and the desire for modernization
D. The Nigerian Civil War
Question 2
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 3
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that oversees the global economy. What is the primary goal of the IMF?
A. To promote global economic stability and growth
B. To reduce global poverty and inequality
C. To increase global trade and investment
D. To control global currency exchange rates
Question 4
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which African philosophy?
A. African Humanism
B. Ubuntu
C. Sankofa
D. Ujamaa
Question 5
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
Question 6
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global development network. What is the primary goal of the UNDP?
A. To eradicate poverty and hunger
B. To promote sustainable development and reduce inequality
C. To improve global health and education
D. To increase global military spending
Question 7
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 8
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 9
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 10
What is the concept of 'sustainable development' in the context of environmental management?
A. The idea that economic growth is the primary goal of development, and that environmental protection is secondary
B. The understanding that economic growth and environmental protection are interdependent and must be balanced
C. The notion that environmental protection is the primary goal of development, and that economic growth is secondary
D. The idea that development must be based on the principles of equity and justice
Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which African philosophy?
A. African Humanism
B. Ubuntu
C. Sankofa
D. Ujamaa
Question 12
What is the main difference between a 'monetarist' and a 'Keynesian' economic theory?
A. Monetarists believe in the importance of government intervention in the economy, while Keynesians believe in the importance of free market forces
B. Monetarists believe in the importance of monetary policy, while Keynesians believe in the importance of fiscal policy
C. Monetarists believe in the importance of supply-side economics, while Keynesians believe in the importance of demand-side economics
D. Monetarists believe in the importance of inflation targeting, while Keynesians believe in the importance of price stability
Question 13
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. What is the primary objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To promote political integration among its member states
C. To promote cultural integration among its member states
D. To promote social integration among its member states
Question 14
A diagram of a simple pendulum is shown below. What is the time period of the pendulum?
A. 2π√(L/g)
B. π√(L/g)
C. 2√(L/g)
D. √(L/g)
Question 15
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

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