POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigeria's post-independence politics, what was the primary motivation behind the 1966 coup that led to the overthrow of General Aguiyi Ironsi?
A. To prevent a potential coup by the Igbo-dominated military
B. To address the economic crisis facing the country
C. To assert the authority of the military over the civilian government
D. To promote national unity and stability
Question 2
A company's profit is given by the formula ( P = R - C ), where ( P ) is the profit, ( R ) is the revenue, and ( C ) is the cost. If the revenue is ₦150,000 and the cost is ₦80,000, what is the profit?
A. ₦70,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦50,000
D. ₦20,000
Question 3
The 1967 Nigerian Civil War was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the war?
A. The war led to the formation of the Republic of Biafra
B. The war resulted in the emergence of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC) as the dominant party
C. The war marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic
D. The war led to the formation of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)
Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
A. The cell membrane is labeled A
B. The nucleus is labeled B
C. The mitochondria is labeled C
D. The cell wall is labeled D
Question 5
What is the main difference between the 1963 and 1979 Nigerian Constitutions?
A. The 1963 Constitution was federal, while the 1979 Constitution was unitary
B. The 1963 Constitution was unitary, while the 1979 Constitution was federal
C. The 1963 Constitution had a parliamentary system, while the 1979 Constitution had a presidential system
D. The 1963 Constitution had a presidential system, while the 1979 Constitution had a parliamentary system
Question 6
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
A. The cell membrane is labeled A
B. The nucleus is labeled B
C. The mitochondria is labeled C
D. The cell wall is labeled D
Question 7
The 2011 Arab Spring protests were notable for which of the following?
A. The use of social media as a primary means of communication
B. The use of traditional media as a primary means of communication
C. The use of violence as a primary means of protest
D. The use of non-violence as a primary means of protest
Question 8
In the context of Logic and Critical Thinking, what is the fallacy of ad hominem?
A. A fallacy that involves attacking the character or personal qualities of the person making an argument
B. A fallacy that involves attacking the argument itself, rather than the person making it
C. A fallacy that involves assuming something is true because it is widely accepted
D. A fallacy that involves assuming something is true because it is widely practiced
Question 9
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in which year?
A. 1960
B. 1961
C. 1962
D. 1963
Question 10
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Question 11
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 3 )
Question 12
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Question 13
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To provide a common currency for its member states
C. To promote political unity among its member states
D. To provide a common defense policy for its member states
Question 14
What is the name of the Nigerian leader who implemented the 'Operation Wetie' policy in 1966?
A. General Yakubu Gowon
B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 15
What is the primary source of the Niger Delta's biodiversity?
A. Freshwater
B. Brackish water
C. Saltwater
D. Terrestrial ecosystems

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