POST UTME BSU 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the primary function of the National Assembly?
Correct A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To oversee the implementation of government policies
C. To serve as a check on the executive arm of government
D. To represent the interests of the Nigerian people

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 )
Correct A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 3 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of a certain type of bacteria. The researcher has collected the following data: pH 5, growth rate 0.5; pH 6, growth rate 0.8; pH 7, growth rate 1.2. What is the best estimate of the growth rate at pH 8?
A. 1.5
Correct B. 1.8
C. 2.0
D. 2.2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A company is considering two investment projects. Project A has a 10% chance of returning a profit of ₦100,000 and a 90% chance of returning a profit of ₦50,000. Project B has a 20% chance of returning a profit of ₦150,000 and an 80% chance of returning a profit of ₦20,000. Which project has the higher expected return?
Correct A. Project A
B. Project B
C. Both projects have the same expected return
D. Neither project has a higher expected return

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. On the return journey, the car travels at an average speed of 60 km/h. What is the average speed for the entire trip?
A. 70 km/h
Correct B. 72 km/h
C. 75 km/h
D. 78 km/h

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état was led by a group of military officers who were dissatisfied with the government of Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Which of the following individuals was NOT one of the leaders of the coup?
A. Major General Aguiyi Ironsi
Correct B. Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
C. Major General Hassan Usman Katsina
D. Major General Murtala Mohammed

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the significance of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Nigeria
Correct B. It led to the creation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates
C. It resulted in the establishment of the Nigerian Colonial Service
D. It facilitated the introduction of Western education in Nigeria

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy, particularly in the context of Nigerian culture. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
Correct A. I am because we are
B. I am because I am
C. We are because we are
D. We are because I am

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The 1999 Nigerian Constitution is based on the principles of federalism. What is the primary characteristic of federalism?
Correct A. Decentralization of power
B. Centralization of power
C. Uniformity of laws
D. Uniformity of policies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African philosophy, particularly in the context of Nigerian culture. What does the term 'sankofa' mean?
Correct A. Go back and fetch it
B. Come back and take it
C. Go forward and take it
D. Come back and leave it

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
What is the primary source of Nigeria's revenue?
Correct A. Oil
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
Correct A. ( pi r^2 )
B. ( 2 pi r )
C. ( pi r )
D. ( r^2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
Correct A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Evaporation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?
Correct A. ( V = lwh )
B. ( V = 2lwh )
C. ( V = l + w + h )
D. ( V = lw + lh + wh )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
What is the primary source of Nigeria's water supply?
Correct A. Rivers
B. Lakes
C. Groundwater
D. Atmospheric water

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Decree
Correct B. National Constitutional Conference
C. Constitutional Amendment
D. Constitutional Review

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
In a probability experiment, if the probability of an event occurring is 0.4, what is the probability of the event not occurring?
A. 0.2
B. 0.4
Correct C. 0.6
D. 0.8

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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?
Correct A. From the battery to the resistor and then to the switch
B. From the switch to the resistor and then to the battery
C. From the battery to the switch and then to the resistor
D. From the resistor to the switch and then to the battery

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The 1994 Abuja Declaration was a commitment by African leaders to allocate at least 15% of their national budgets to what?
Correct A. Healthcare
B. Education
C. Infrastructure
D. Defense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In a normal distribution, what is the value of z-score that corresponds to a probability of 0.95?
A. 1.645
Correct B. 1.96
C. 2.05
D. 2.58

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian history because it marked the first time a political party had held a convention in the country. Which of the following is a correct statement about the convention?
A. The convention was attended by all the major political parties in Nigeria.
B. The convention was held at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
C. The convention was a major turning point in Nigerian politics.
Correct D. The convention was attended by only the Northern People's Congress (NPC) party.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them believed that the country's economy was improving. If 80% of the respondents were from the North, how many respondents from the North believed that the economy was improving?
A. 480
Correct B. 600
C. 720
D. 800

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A company's profit is calculated as the difference between its revenue and cost. If the company's revenue is ₦1,000,000 and its cost is ₦800,000, what is its profit?
A. ₦100,000
Correct B. ₦200,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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 many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A farmer has 1000 hectares of land to plant maize. If he plants 20 hectares per day, how many days will it take him to plant the entire land?
A. 40 days
B. 50 days
Correct C. 60 days
D. 70 days

Correct Answer: C

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