POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in which year?
Correct A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1985
D. 1990

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical cell. Which of the following is the function of the mitochondria?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell division
Correct C. Energy production
D. Cell signaling

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the value of the current (I) in the circuit?
A. 2A
Correct B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the value of the vertex of the parabola?
Correct A. (2, 3)
B. (4, 5)
C. (6, 7)
D. (8, 9)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of:
A. individualism
Correct B. collectivism
C. humanism
D. utilitarianism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a capacitor. What is the function of the capacitor?
Correct A. to store electrical energy
B. to regulate the flow of current
C. to generate voltage
D. to filter out noise

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
SHARED STIMULUS
The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the desolate landscape. But amidst the beauty, a sense of despair settled in, like a shroud over the land.
The following passage is an excerpt from a Nigerian novel. What is the author's tone in this passage?
A. optimistic
Correct B. pessimistic
C. neutral
D. sarcastic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below represents a graph of a function. What is the value of the function at x = 3?
A. 11
Correct B. 13
C. 15
D. 17

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
SHARED STIMULUS
The chains that bind us, the chains that hold us down, must be broken, must be shattered, must be cast aside.
The following poem is an excerpt from a Nigerian poet. What is the theme of this poem?
A. love
B. freedom
Correct C. social justice
D. environmentalism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a capacitor. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
A. 10 ohms
B. 20 ohms
Correct C. 30 ohms
D. 40 ohms

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
SHARED STIMULUS
The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the desolate landscape.
The following passage is an excerpt from a Nigerian novel. What is the author's use of imagery in this passage?
Correct A. to create a sense of atmosphere
B. to describe a character's emotions
C. to establish a setting
D. to foreshadow an event

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below represents a graph of a function. What is the equation of the function?
A. ( f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 1 )
B. ( f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 1 )
C. ( f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x + 1 )
D. ( f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x - 1 )

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 14
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of 'ubuntu'?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and altruism
D. Utilitarianism and pragmatism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A researcher is studying the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. The data shows a strong positive correlation between the two variables. What type of relationship is this?
A. Inverse variation
Correct B. Direct variation
C. Inverse square variation
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?
A. -0.2
Correct B. 0.2
C. 0.4
D. 0.6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. The switch is closed, and the circuit is complete. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
Correct A. 2A
B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?
A. -0.2
Correct B. 0.2
C. 0.4
D. 0.6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A researcher is studying the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. The data shows a strong positive correlation between the two variables. What type of relationship is this?
A. Inverse variation
Correct B. Direct variation
C. Inverse square variation
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. The switch is closed, and the circuit is complete. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
Correct A. 2A
B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?
A. -0.2
Correct B. 0.2
C. 0.4
D. 0.6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for a presidential system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
Correct A. Separation of powers
B. Concurrent legislative powers
C. Executive dominance
D. Judicial review

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Niger Delta region is rich in oil resources. What is the main environmental impact of oil exploration in this region?
A. Deforestation
Correct B. Water pollution
C. Soil erosion
D. Loss of biodiversity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. What is the main idea behind this concept?
Correct A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Reducing poverty and inequality
C. Promoting economic growth and development
D. Conserving natural resources

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The use of renewable energy sources can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. Which of the following is a type of renewable energy?
A. Solar energy
B. Wind energy
C. Hydro energy
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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