POST UTME ABU 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1960s saw a significant shift in Nigeria's political landscape with the first republic. Which of the following events best describes the culmination of this shift?
A. The formation of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
B. The establishment of the Nigerian Federal Republic
C. The election of Nnamdi Azikiwe as the first President of Nigeria
Correct D. The adoption of the 1963 Republican Constitution

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them believed that the country's economic growth was primarily driven by the oil industry. If 80% of the respondents were from the northern region, what is the probability that a randomly selected respondent from the northern region believes that the oil industry drives the country's economic growth?
Correct A. 0.6
B. 0.8
C. 0.4
D. 0.2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian village.
A. The village is organized into a strict caste system.
Correct B. The village is organized into a loose network of kinship ties.
C. The village is organized into a strict hierarchical system.
D. The village is organized into a loose network of economic ties.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government with three tiers of government: the federal, state, and local governments. Which of the following is a key feature of this system?
A. The federal government has the power to make laws on all matters.
B. The state governments have the power to make laws on all matters.
C. The local governments have the power to make laws on all matters.
Correct D. The federal government has the power to make laws on all matters, but the state and local governments have some powers as well.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian market.
A. The market is organized into a strict hierarchical system.
Correct B. The market is organized into a loose network of economic ties.
C. The market is organized into a strict caste system.
D. The market is organized into a loose network of kinship ties.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this policy?
Correct A. Increased use of renewable energy sources
B. Decreased economic growth
C. Increased reliance on fossil fuels
D. No impact on the environment

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company wants to invest in a new project. The expected return on investment is 12% per annum, and the cost of capital is 10% per annum. What is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦100,000
Correct B. ₦120,000
C. ₦150,000
D. ₦180,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A researcher wants to study the effect of climate change on the population of a certain species of bird. Which of the following research methods would be most appropriate?
A. Experimental design
B. Survey research
C. Case study
Correct D. Longitudinal study

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
A company wants to reduce its carbon footprint. Which of the following is a likely benefit of using electric vehicles?
A. Reduced air pollution
B. Increased energy efficiency
Correct C. Decreased greenhouse gas emissions
D. Improved fuel efficiency

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A researcher wants to study the effect of social media on mental health. Which of the following research methods would be most appropriate?
A. Experimental design
B. Survey research
C. Case study
Correct D. Longitudinal study

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The 1963 Republican Convention was held in which city?
A. Lagos
B. Ibadan
Correct C. Kaduna
D. Enugu

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The concept of 'Ugbo' in Igbo culture refers to?
A. A type of Igbo deity
B. A type of Igbo festival
Correct C. A type of Igbo social organization
D. A type of Igbo art form

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by?
Correct A. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. Colonel Yakubu Gowon
D. General T.Y. Danjuma

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The concept of 'Asabiyyah' in Islamic philosophy refers to?
Correct A. The unity of the Muslim community
B. The concept of justice in Islam
C. The concept of compassion in Islam
D. The concept of forgiveness in Islam

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The 1960 Nigerian general election was won by?
Correct A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Hussein Adamu
D. Ahmadu Bello

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic 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 17
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following fields?
A. Economics
B. Biology
C. Geography
Correct D. Environmental Science

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The 'Abuja Master Plan' is a product of which of the following organizations?
Correct A. Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)
B. National Planning Commission (NPC)
C. Federal Ministry of Works and Housing
D. Federal Ministry of Urban and Regional Planning

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The 'Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)' was established by which of the following laws?
Correct A. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act 2000
B. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act 2006
C. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act 2010
D. Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act 2015

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The 'National Population Commission (NPC)' is responsible for which of the following functions?
A. Conducting the National Census
B. Preparing the National Population Policy
C. Providing population data for development planning
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Invasion by neighboring tribes
C. Economic decline due to over-reliance on trade
Correct D. Succession crisis and power struggle

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
Correct A. 10^4
B. 10^8
C. 10^12
D. 10^16

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below.
Correct A. The circuit is in series
B. The circuit is in parallel
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel
D. The circuit is not connected

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
What is the primary cause of climate change?
A. Deforestation
Correct B. Over-reliance on fossil fuels
C. Population growth
D. Urbanization

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A diagram of a simple titration setup is shown below.
Correct A. The setup is for acid-base titration
B. The setup is for redox titration
C. The setup is for precipitation titration
D. The setup is for complexation titration

Correct Answer: A

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