POST UTME UNIOSUN 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed 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
Correct B. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
C. To represent the interests of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria
D. To appoint the President and Vice President of Nigeria

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 to promote economic integration among its member states. What is the primary objective of ECOWAS?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945 to promote peace and security among its member states. What is the primary function of the UN Security Council?
A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of the world
B. To promote economic development among its member states
C. To promote social development among its member states
Correct D. To maintain international peace and security

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is a parastatal organization that was established in 1977 to manage the petroleum resources of Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NNPC?
A. To explore and produce petroleum resources in Nigeria
B. To refine and market petroleum products in Nigeria
Correct C. To manage the petroleum resources of Nigeria
D. To regulate the petroleum industry in Nigeria

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is a parastatal organization that was established in 1993 to collect taxes in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the FIRS?
Correct A. To collect taxes in Nigeria
B. To regulate the tax industry in Nigeria
C. To provide tax advisory services in Nigeria
D. To manage the tax resources of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The National Population Commission (NPC) is a parastatal organization that was established in 1989 to collect and analyze demographic data in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NPC?
Correct A. To collect and analyze demographic data in Nigeria
B. To provide population projections in Nigeria
C. To regulate the population industry in Nigeria
D. To manage the population resources of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) is a parastatal organization that was established in 2003 to provide meteorological services in Nigeria. What is the primary function of NIMET?
Correct A. To provide weather forecasts in Nigeria
B. To provide climate change services in Nigeria
C. To regulate the meteorological industry in Nigeria
D. To manage the meteorological resources of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is a parastatal organization that was established in 1992 to regulate the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NCC?
Correct A. To regulate the telecommunications industry in Nigeria
B. To provide telecommunications services in Nigeria
C. To manage the telecommunications resources of Nigeria
D. To promote the development of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is a parastatal organization that was established in 1960 to provide a platform for the trading of securities in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NSE?
A. To provide a platform for the trading of securities in Nigeria
B. To regulate the securities industry in Nigeria
C. To manage the securities resources of Nigeria
D. To promote the development of the securities industry in Nigeria

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 10
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerian students studying abroad. What was the primary reason for this trend?
A. Government scholarships
B. Private funding
Correct C. Increased access to higher education
D. Improved infrastructure

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
What is the primary function of the OPEC Secretariat?
A. To coordinate OPEC member states' economic policies
B. To monitor and regulate global oil production
C. To provide technical assistance to member states
Correct D. To facilitate international cooperation on energy issues

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which African leader?
Correct A. Nelson Mandela
B. Kwame Nkrumah
C. Julius Nyerere
D. Haile Selassie

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the primary goal of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group?
A. To promote regional economic integration
B. To monitor and prevent cross-border crime
C. To facilitate the free movement of people and goods
Correct D. To promote regional security and stability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which African leader?
Correct A. Nelson Mandela
B. Kwame Nkrumah
C. Julius Nyerere
D. Haile Selassie

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
What is the primary function of the OPEC Secretariat?
A. To coordinate OPEC member states' economic policies
B. To monitor and regulate global oil production
C. To provide technical assistance to member states
Correct D. To facilitate international cooperation on energy issues

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which African leader?
Correct A. Nelson Mandela
B. Kwame Nkrumah
C. Julius Nyerere
D. Haile Selassie

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
What is the primary goal of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group?
A. To promote regional economic integration
B. To monitor and prevent cross-border crime
C. To facilitate the free movement of people and goods
Correct D. To promote regional security and stability

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which African leader?
Correct A. Nelson Mandela
B. Kwame Nkrumah
C. Julius Nyerere
D. Haile Selassie

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
What is the primary function of the OPEC Secretariat?
A. To coordinate OPEC member states' economic policies
B. To monitor and regulate global oil production
C. To provide technical assistance to member states
Correct D. To facilitate international cooperation on energy issues

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The Hausa Kingdom of Kano was a major power in the pre-colonial period. What was the name of the Hausa king who ruled Kano in the 15th century?
Correct A. Yaji
B. Tsamiya
C. Kabawa
D. Bagauda

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Niger Delta. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Increased flooding
B. Decreased oil production
C. Increased fish population
D. Decreased agricultural productivity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 10% chance of failing and a 90% chance of succeeding. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦1000
Correct B. ₦900
C. ₦1100
D. ₦990

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A diagram is shown below.
Correct A. The beaker contains a strong acid.
B. The burette contains a strong base.
C. The beaker contains a weak acid.
D. The burette contains a weak base.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A researcher is studying the effects of deforestation on the environment. Which of the following is a likely consequence of deforestation?
A. Increased greenhouse gas emissions
Correct B. Decreased biodiversity
C. Increased soil erosion
D. Decreased water pollution

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A diagram is shown below.
A. The circuit is a series circuit.
Correct B. The circuit is a parallel circuit.
C. The resistor is connected in series with the circuit.
D. The resistor is connected in parallel with the circuit.

Correct Answer: B

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