POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
Correct A. African
B. Asian
C. European
D. American

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In a recent survey, 75% of respondents in Nigeria reported using social media. If 25 people were surveyed, how many of them use social media?
Correct A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
Correct A. A vector has magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has only direction.
C. A vector has magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.
D. A vector has only direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below.
A. The circuit is a series circuit.
Correct B. The circuit is a parallel circuit.
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits.
D. The circuit is not a series or parallel circuit.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
Correct A. A = πr^2
B. A = 2πr
C. A = πr
D. A = 2πr^2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the context of Nigeria's economic development, what is the primary role of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)?
Correct A. To regulate the money supply and maintain price stability
B. To implement monetary policy and control inflation
C. To manage the country's foreign exchange reserves and stabilize the exchange rate
D. To supervise and regulate commercial banks and other financial institutions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
Correct D. 10000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A researcher conducted an experiment to determine the effect of pH on the growth of E. coli. The results are shown in the diagram below.
A. The growth of E. coli increases with increasing pH
Correct B. The growth of E. coli decreases with increasing pH
C. The growth of E. coli remains constant with increasing pH
D. The growth of E. coli is unaffected by pH

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 - 5x + 3 ), where x is the number of units sold. Find the maximum profit.
A. 6
B. 8
Correct C. 10
D. 12

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 500 km, how long does the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
Correct A. General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
What is the primary function of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)?
Correct A. To promote economic development in Africa
B. To provide humanitarian aid to African countries
C. To promote peace and security in Africa
D. To promote cultural exchange between Africa and other regions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established which of the following as the official language of Nigeria?
Correct A. English
B. Hausa
C. Yoruba
D. Igbo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
Correct A. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
B. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
C. Agenda 21
D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The 1963 Lagos Plan of Action was a regional economic development plan for which of the following regions?
Correct A. West Africa
B. East Africa
C. Central Africa
D. North Africa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The concept of environmental degradation was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
Correct A. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
B. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
C. Agenda 21
D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established which of the following as the official capital of Nigeria?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Abuja
C. Kaduna
D. Port Harcourt

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
Correct A. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
B. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
C. Agenda 21
D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The 1963 Lagos Plan of Action was a regional economic development plan for which of the following regions?
Correct A. West Africa
B. East Africa
C. Central Africa
D. North Africa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The concept of environmental degradation was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
Correct A. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
B. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
C. Agenda 21
D. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established which of the following as the official language of Nigeria?
Correct A. English
B. Hausa
C. Yoruba
D. Igbo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The concept of 'wahala' in Nigerian Pidgin English is often used to describe a situation that is:
A. chaotic
B. complicated
C. difficult
Correct D. troublesome

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The use of 'sallah' in Nigerian English refers to:
A. a type of Nigerian dish
Correct B. a celebration of Eid al-Fitr
C. a type of Nigerian music
D. a type of Nigerian dance

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The concept of 'japa' in Nigerian Pidgin English refers to:
Correct A. leaving one's country of origin
B. returning to one's country of origin
C. staying in one's country of origin
D. traveling to another country

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The use of 'ogbonge' in Nigerian English refers to:
Correct A. something that is very good
B. something that is very bad
C. something that is very old
D. something that is very new

Correct Answer: A

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