POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the establishment of which of the following institutions?
A. National Assembly
B. Judiciary
C. Executive
D. Independent National Electoral Commission
Question 2
The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened to address which of the following issues?
A. The Boko Haram insurgency
B. The Niger Delta crisis
C. The issue of true federalism
D. The problem of corruption
Question 3
The concept of 'jollof rice' is a contentious issue in West Africa. What is the primary reason for the controversy?
A. Cultural differences in cooking techniques
B. Regional variations in ingredient availability
C. National pride and identity
D. Economic interests and trade agreements
Question 4
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
A. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction
C. A vector is a quantity with no direction, while a scalar is a quantity with direction
D. A vector is a quantity with direction, while a scalar is a quantity with no direction
Question 5
The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened to address the issue of
A. The creation of six new states
B. The devolution of powers to the states
C. The issue of resource control
D. The creation of a new constitution
Question 6
The Niger Delta region is rich in natural resources. Which of the following is NOT a major resource found in the Niger Delta?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Timber
D. Diamond
Question 7
The 1967 Biafran War was a significant event in Nigerian history. What was the primary cause of the war?
A. Ethnic tensions between the Igbo and Hausa-Fulani
B. Economic disparities between the regions
C. Political disagreements between the federal government and the Eastern Region
D. Environmental degradation in the Niger Delta
Question 8
The Nigerian government has implemented various policies to promote economic growth and development. Which of the following policies is NOT a key component of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP)?
A. Promoting foreign investment
B. Increasing public expenditure
C. Improving infrastructure
D. Reducing the size of the civil service
Question 9
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 10
The diagram below shows a titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette?
A. To measure the volume of the solution
B. To measure the concentration of the solution
C. To measure the pH of the solution
D. To measure the temperature of the solution
Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 12
The concept of 'jollof rice' is a contentious issue in West Africa. What is the primary reason for the controversy?
A. Cultural differences in cooking techniques
B. Regional variations in ingredient availability
C. National pride and identity
D. Economic interests and trade agreements
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the protection of which of the following rights?
A. Right to Life
B. Right to Freedom of Speech
C. Right to Equality
D. Right to Property
Question 14
The concept of federal character in Nigeria was first introduced in the 1963 Constitution. What is the primary purpose of the federal character principle?
A. To promote the interests of the majority ethnic group
B. To promote the interests of the minority ethnic groups
C. To promote national unity and integration
D. To promote regional development
Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the relationship between individuals and the community in 'ubuntu'?
A. Individuals are separate from the community
B. Individuals are part of the community
C. Individuals are superior to the community
D. Individuals are inferior to the community

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