POST UTME ABU 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to increase the production of rice in the country. The policy aims to increase the production of rice from 2 million metric tons to 5 million metric tons by 2025. What is the rate of increase in the production of rice?
A. 100%
B. 150%
C. 200%
D. 250%
Question 2
The graph below represents the relationship between the number of hours studied and the score obtained in a mathematics test. What is the slope of the line?
A. 0.5
B. 1.0
C. 2.0
D. 3.0
Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 109 members, while the House of Representatives has 360 members. What is the ratio of the number of members in the Senate to the number of members in the House of Representatives?
A. 1:3
B. 1:4
C. 3:1
D. 3:4
Question 4
In the context of environmental education, what is the term for the process by which the environment is degraded or destroyed?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Ecological footprint
C. Sustainable development
D. Climate change
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle of African philosophy, emphasizing the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'ubuntu'?
A. The idea that individuals are solely responsible for their own actions
B. The idea that individuals are part of a larger community and are responsible for one another
C. The idea that individuals should prioritize their own interests above all else
D. The idea that individuals should avoid conflict and compromise at all costs
Question 6
In the context of Nigerian literature, what is the significance of the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It is a critique of colonialism and its impact on African societies
B. It is a celebration of traditional African culture and values
C. It is a portrayal of the struggles of Nigerian women during the colonial era
D. It is a depiction of the effects of modernization on traditional African societies
Question 7
In the context of environmental education, what is the term for the process by which the environment is degraded or destroyed?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Ecological footprint
C. Sustainable development
D. Climate change
Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' in pre-colonial Africa refers to the idea that a person is a person because of other people. What is the name of the African philosopher who first articulated this concept?
A. John Mbiti
B. Kwame Nkrumah
C. Leopold Sedar Senghor
D. Cheikh Anta Diop
Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle of African philosophy, emphasizing the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'ubuntu'?
A. The idea that individuals are solely responsible for their own actions
B. The idea that individuals are part of a larger community and are responsible for one another
C. The idea that individuals should prioritize their own interests above all else
D. The idea that individuals should avoid conflict and compromise at all costs
Question 10
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Sokoto Caliphate?
A. The rise of European colonial powers
B. The internal conflicts and power struggles within the Caliphate
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade on the economy
D. The influence of Islamic reform movements
Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. individualism
B. collectivism
C. humanism
D. socialism
Question 12
A company has a profit of ₦500,000 and a loss of ₦200,000 in two consecutive years. What is the net profit of the company over the two-year period?
A. ₦300,000
B. ₦400,000
C. ₦500,000
D. ₦600,000
Question 13
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a certain species. The population is modeled by the logistic equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rP(1 - rac{P}{K}) ). What is the carrying capacity of the population?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
Question 14
The African Union (AU) has a number of key objectives, including promoting economic integration and regional security. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving these objectives?
A. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
B. The African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)
C. The African Development Bank (AfDB)
D. The African Union Commission (AUC)
Question 15
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a certain species. The population is modeled by the logistic equation ( rac{dP}{dt} = rP(1 - rac{P}{K}) ). What is the carrying capacity of the population?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400

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