Practice post utme uniosun general studies 2019 Past Questions

Question 1

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?

Correct A. To promote free movement of people and goods among member states

B. To establish a common currency among member states

C. To promote economic cooperation among member states

D. To promote political integration among member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the UN?

A. To promote economic development among member states

Correct B. To maintain international peace and security

C. To promote human rights among member states

D. To promote environmental protection among member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

The African Union (AU) has a total of 55 member states. Which of the following is one of the main objectives of the AU?

A. To promote economic integration among member states

B. To promote political integration among member states

Correct C. To promote peace and security among member states

D. To promote human rights among member states

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

The Nigerian Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Which of the following is one of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution?

Correct A. Right to life

B. Right to freedom of expression

C. Right to freedom of assembly

D. Right to freedom of association

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The concept of federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Which of the following is a characteristic of federalism?

A. Concentration of power in the central authority

Correct B. Decentralization of power to constituent units

C. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

D. Direct election of the head of state

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?

Correct A. Oil

B. Natural Gas

C. Coal

D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

What is the primary function of the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria?

A. To promote national unity

Correct B. To ensure equal representation of all states in the federal government

C. To oversee the distribution of federal appointments

D. To coordinate the activities of state governments

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

A survey of 1000 Nigerians showed that 60% of them use the internet daily. What is the probability that a randomly selected Nigerian uses the internet daily?

Correct A. 0.6

B. 0.4

C. 0.5

D. 0.3

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

The diagram below shows the life cycle of a plant. What is the stage labeled 'C'?

A. Seed

B. Seedling

Correct C. Mature Plant

D. Roots

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

The equation of a straight line is given by ( y = 2x + 3 ). What is the slope of the line?

Correct A. 2

B. -2

C. 3

D. -3

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?

Correct A. Federalism

B. Unitarism

C. Confederalism

D. Decentralization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is responsible for which of the following?

A. Exploration and production of crude oil

B. Refining and marketing of petroleum products

C. Regulation of the downstream sector

Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

The concept of 'separation of powers' is a fundamental principle of the Nigerian Constitution. Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?

A. Legislative

B. Executive

C. Judicial

Correct D. Financial

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?

Correct A. To promote free movement of people and goods

B. To establish a common currency

C. To promote regional security

D. To promote regional cooperation in the areas of education and health

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the establishment of a National Assembly, which consists of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Which of the following is a power of the Senate?

A. To approve the appointment of the President's cabinet

B. To approve the budget of the Federal Government

Correct C. To try impeachments of the President and the Vice President

D. To approve the appointment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is responsible for the exploration and production of crude oil in Nigeria. Which of the following is a major challenge facing the NNPC?

A. Lack of funding

B. Corruption

C. Inadequate infrastructure

Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17

The concept of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental principle of the Nigerian Constitution. Which of the following is a check on the power of the President?

A. The power of the Senate to approve the appointment of the President's cabinet

B. The power of the House of Representatives to approve the budget of the Federal Government

Correct C. The power of the National Assembly to try impeachments of the President and the Vice President

D. The power of the Chief Justice of Nigeria to interpret the Constitution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has established a number of institutions to promote regional integration. Which of the following is a key institution of ECOWAS?

A. The ECOWAS Parliament

B. The ECOWAS Court of Justice

Correct C. The ECOWAS Commission

D. The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the establishment of a number of independent commissions to promote good governance. Which of the following is an independent commission established by the Constitution?

Correct A. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

B. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

C. The National Population Commission (NPC)

D. The National Electoral Commission (NEC)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?

A. Military Decree

Correct B. Constitutional Conference

C. National Assembly

D. Executive Order

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

A company has 5 employees, and each employee has a 1/5 chance of being selected for a project. What is the probability that exactly 3 employees will be selected?

A. 1/25

B. 1/5

Correct C. 3/25

D. 4/25

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis?

A. Vacuole

Correct B. Chloroplast

C. Mitochondria

D. Nucleus

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerians who were educated abroad. What was the primary reason for this increase?

Correct A. Government Scholarship

B. Private Sponsorship

C. Economic Growth

D. Colonial Legacy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 500 km, how many hours will the journey take?

A. 5 hours

Correct B. 6 hours

C. 7 hours

D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

The diagram below shows the structure of a simple harmonic oscillator. Which of the following statements is true about the oscillator?

A. The oscillator is in equilibrium

Correct B. The oscillator is in motion

C. The oscillator is at its maximum displacement

D. The oscillator is at its minimum displacement

Correct Answer: B

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