POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2025 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the oil industry
B. To explore and extract oil
C. To refine and distribute petroleum products
D. To manage the country's energy resources
Question 2
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 3
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 4
What is the main theme of Chinua Achebe's novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The struggle for independence
B. The impact of colonialism
C. The role of women in society
D. The importance of tradition
Question 5
The Niger Delta region is rich in biodiversity and is home to many endangered species. What is the primary cause of the degradation of the Niger Delta ecosystem?
A. Overfishing and pollution from oil spills
B. Deforestation and urbanization
C. Climate change and sea-level rise
D. Agricultural runoff and soil erosion
Question 6
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism
Question 7
The 1966 military coup in Nigeria was led by which of the following individuals?
A. Aguiyi Ironsi
B. Tafawa Balewa
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo
Question 8
What is the primary difference between the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR)?
A. The UDHR is a regional human rights instrument, while the ACHPR is a global instrument
B. The UDHR focuses on civil and political rights, while the ACHPR focuses on economic, social, and cultural rights
C. The UDHR is a binding treaty, while the ACHPR is a non-binding declaration
D. The UDHR was adopted in 1948, while the ACHPR was adopted in 1981
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 concept of 'ubuntu' in traditional Yoruba culture emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the implications of this concept for social justice?
A. Individuals prioritize their own interests over the needs of the community.
B. Individuals work together to address social injustices and promote equality.
C. Individuals are not responsible for addressing social injustices.
D. Individuals are free to make choices without considering the impact on others.
Question 11
The diagram below represents a graph of a quadratic function. What is the value of the vertex of the parabola?
A. (1,2)
B. (2,1)
C. (3,2)
D. (2,3)
Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. ( x = -1 )
B. ( x = 2 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 1 )
Question 13
The Niger Delta region is rich in biodiversity and is home to many endangered species. What is the primary cause of the degradation of the Niger Delta ecosystem?
A. Overfishing and pollution from oil spills
B. Deforestation and urbanization
C. Climate change and sea-level rise
D. Agricultural runoff and soil erosion
Question 14
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 1m
B. 2m
C. 3m
D. 4m
Question 15
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in the history of Nigeria because it marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic. What was the main reason for the convention?
A. The need to reform the constitution
B. The desire to create a more centralized government
C. The aim to reduce the power of the regional governments
D. The goal to promote national unity

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