POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of generating a profit of ₦100,000 and a 80% chance of generating a profit of ₦50,000. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦60,000
B. ₦70,000
C. ₦80,000
D. ₦90,000
Question 2
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. Which of the following factors is most likely to influence the company's decision?
A. Market demand
B. Government policies
C. Infrastructure development
D. Environmental impact
Question 3
The 2015 Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. What is the primary mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Carbon pricing
B. Renewable energy targets
C. Energy efficiency measures
D. Greenhouse gas emissions trading
Question 4
A researcher is studying the impact of social media on mental health in Nigeria. Which of the following variables is most likely to be affected by social media use?
A. Self-esteem
B. Anxiety
C. Depression
D. Sleep quality
Question 5
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions by 2030. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this policy?
A. Increased use of renewable energy sources
B. Reduced economic growth
C. Increased energy costs for consumers
D. Improved air quality
Question 6
What is the main advantage of using a digital signature in electronic communication?
A. It provides a secure way to verify the authenticity of a message
B. It provides a secure way to encrypt a message
C. It provides a secure way to decrypt a message
D. It provides a secure way to authenticate a user
Question 7
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current flowing through the circuit when the switch is open?
A. 0A
B. 5A
C. 10A
D. 15A
Question 8
What is the main advantage of using a firewall in computer security?
A. It provides a secure way to encrypt a message
B. It provides a secure way to decrypt a message
C. It provides a secure way to authenticate a user
D. It blocks unauthorized access to a computer network
Question 9
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was primarily driven by the introduction of which of the following crops?
A. Maize
B. Rice
C. Sorghum
D. Cassava
Question 10
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will become zero
Question 11
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Which of the following variables is most likely to be affected by climate change?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil quality
D. Crop yield
Question 12
The Hausa-Fulani Empire was a major pre-colonial power in Nigeria. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to its decline?
A. Invasion by the Fulani Empire
B. Internal conflicts and power struggles
C. External pressures from European colonizers
D. Economic decline due to over-reliance on slave trade
Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current flowing through the circuit when the switch is closed?
A. 5A
B. 10A
C. 15A
D. 20A
Question 14
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. Rio Declaration
B. Paris Agreement
C. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
D. Stockholm Declaration
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

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