POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Human Rights Commission. What is the primary function of this commission?
A. To promote and protect human rights in Nigeria
B. To investigate complaints of human rights abuses
C. To provide education and awareness on human rights issues
D. To monitor the implementation of human rights laws
Question 2
A company's profit is given by the formula ( P = R - C ), where ( P ) is the profit, ( R ) is the revenue, and ( C ) is the cost. If the revenue is ₦120,000 and the cost is ₦80,000, what is the profit?
A. ₦20000
B. ₦40000
C. ₦60000
D. ₦80000
Question 3
A researcher is studying the effects of deforestation on the environment. Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?
A. Increased carbon dioxide levels
B. Decreased biodiversity
C. Increased soil erosion
D. All of the above
Question 4
The 2023 G7 Summit was held in which country?
A. Germany
B. Italy
C. France
D. United Kingdom
Question 5
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in the country's energy sector?
A. To regulate the production and distribution of petroleum products
B. To explore and extract petroleum resources
C. To refine and market petroleum products
D. To provide energy subsidies to consumers
Question 6
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 many hours does the journey take?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Question 7
The United Nations has 193 member states. If 5 new member states are added, what is the new total number of member states?
A. 198
B. 200
C. 202
D. 204
Question 8
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was held in which city?
A. Lusail
B. Doha
C. Kuwait City
D. Riyadh
Question 9
What is the main cause of the degradation of the Niger Delta ecosystem?
A. Oil Spills
B. Deforestation
C. Overfishing
D. Climate Change
Question 10
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 10% chance of failure and a 90% chance of success. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦110,000
C. ₦120,000
D. ₦130,000
Question 11
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the function of the switch in the circuit?
A. To control the flow of current
B. To increase the resistance in the circuit
C. To decrease the voltage in the circuit
D. To connect the circuit to a power source
Question 12
What is the primary function of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in the country's telecommunications sector?
A. To regulate the provision of telecommunications services
B. To promote the development of telecommunications infrastructure
C. To provide telecommunications services to consumers
D. To set standards for telecommunications equipment
Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what is the direction of the current flow?
A. From the battery to the resistor
B. From the resistor to the battery
C. In a circular motion around the circuit
D. In a random direction
Question 14
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, lasted from 1967 to 1970. Which of the following was a major consequence of the war?
A. The creation of the state of Biafra
B. The establishment of a federal military government
C. The displacement of millions of people
D. The destruction of the Nigerian economy
Question 15
A diagram shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-coordinate of the vertex of the parabola?
A. ( x = - rac{b}{2a} )
B. ( x = rac{a}{2b} )
C. ( x = rac{c}{2a} )
D. ( x = rac{b}{2c} )

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