POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The African Union (AU) has which of the following as its main objectives?
A. To promote peace and security
B. To promote economic development
C. To promote social justice
D. All of the above
Question 2
A company's profit is calculated as the difference between its revenue and cost. If the revenue is ₦1,500 and the cost is ₦1,200, what is the company's profit?
A. ₦300
B. ₦400
C. ₦500
D. ₦600
Question 3
In the context of environmental education, what is the primary goal of the concept of sustainable development?
A. To promote economic growth and development at the expense of the environment
B. To ensure that economic development is balanced with environmental protection
C. To prioritize environmental protection over economic development
D. To eliminate the concept of economic development altogether
Question 4
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for which of the following types of government?
A. Federal Republic
B. Unitary State
C. Confederation
D. Decentralized Government
Question 5
What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory in scientific inquiry?
A. A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a testable explanation
B. A hypothesis is a testable explanation, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation
C. A hypothesis is a generalization based on observation, while a theory is a specific explanation
D. A hypothesis is a specific explanation, while a theory is a generalization based on observation
Question 6
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in which year?
A. 1960
B. 1965
C. 1970
D. 1975
Question 7
A survey of 1000 people in a town revealed that 60% of them preferred a particular brand of soap. If 40 people were randomly selected from the survey, what is the probability that at least 20 of them preferred the particular brand of soap?
A. 0.05
B. 0.10
C. 0.15
D. 0.20
Question 8
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NNPC?
A. To explore and produce oil and gas in Nigeria
B. To refine and market petroleum products in Nigeria
C. To provide financial assistance to the Nigerian government
D. To promote the development of the Nigerian oil and gas industry
Question 9
In the context of post-independence Nigerian politics, what was the primary goal of the First Republic's federal character policy?
A. To promote regional autonomy and self-governance
B. To ensure equal representation of all ethnic groups in government
C. To create a centralized state with a strong federal government
D. To promote economic development through regional planning
Question 10
The United Nations (UN) has 193 member states. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
A. To promote peace and security among its member states
B. To promote economic development among its member states
C. To promote social justice among its member states
D. To promote cultural exchange among its member states
Question 11
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 600 km, how long does the journey take?
A. 6 hours
B. 7 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 9 hours
Question 12
The African Union (AU) has 55 member states. What is the primary objective of the AU?
A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To promote political integration among its member states
C. To promote social integration among its member states
D. To promote cultural integration among its member states
Question 13
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in which year?
A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1985
D. 1990
Question 14
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is the largest stock exchange in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NSE?
A. To provide a platform for the buying and selling of securities
B. To provide a platform for the trading of commodities
C. To provide a platform for the trading of currencies
D. To provide a platform for the trading of derivatives
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Decentralization

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