POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian government has implemented various policies to mitigate the effects of climate change. Which of the following policies is NOT a part of the National Climate Change Policy?
A. Promoting the use of renewable energy sources
Correct B. Increasing the use of fossil fuels
C. Implementing carbon pricing mechanisms
D. Reducing deforestation and land degradation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A company is considering two investment options: Option A, which has a 20% chance of returning ₦10,000 and a 80% chance of returning ₦0, and Option B, which has a 50% chance of returning ₦5,000 and a 50% chance of returning ₦0. Which option has a higher expected return?
Correct A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option A and Option B are equally likely to return the same amount
D. Neither option is likely to return a significant amount

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. What is the function of the cell wall?
Correct A. To provide structural support to the cell
B. To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell
C. To synthesize proteins
D. To store waste products

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of expression. Which of the following is NOT a limitation on this right?
A. Freedom of expression does not extend to hate speech
B. Freedom of expression does not extend to incitement to violence
Correct C. Freedom of expression is not limited by the need to protect national security
D. Freedom of expression is not limited by the need to protect public order

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A company is considering investing in a project that has a 30% chance of returning ₦20,000 and a 70% chance of returning ₦0. What is the expected return on investment?
Correct A. ₦6,000
B. ₦4,000
C. ₦2,000
D. ₦0

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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 7
A survey of 1000 people in Lagos State revealed that 60% of them use public transportation to work. If 20 people are randomly selected from the survey, what is the probability that at least 15 of them use public transportation to work?
A. 0.25
B. 0.30
Correct C. 0.35
D. 0.40

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis?
A. Mitochondria
Correct B. Chloroplast
C. Nucleus
D. Cell Wall

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The 1960s civil rights movement in the United States was led by which of the following individuals?
Correct A. Martin Luther King Jr.
B. Malcolm X
C. Rosa Parks
D. Thurgood Marshall

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A firm produces two goods, X and Y. The production function for good X is given by ( Q_X = 2L + 3K ), where L is labor and K is capital. The production function for good Y is given by ( Q_Y = 4L + 2K ). If the firm has 10 units of labor and 5 units of capital, what is the total output of the firm?
A. 85
B. 90
C. 95
Correct D. 100

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. The 1993 Constitutional Conference
B. The 1994 Constitutional Conference
C. The 1995 Constitutional Conference
Correct D. The 1999 Constitutional Conference

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
Correct D. Zulu

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) was established in which year?
Correct A. 1976
B. 1977
C. 1978
D. 1979

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The concept of 'jihad' is most closely associated with which of the following religions?
Correct A. Islam
B. Christianity
C. Hinduism
D. Buddhism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
Correct D. Zulu

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following political processes?
Correct A. National Constitutional Conference
B. National Assembly
C. Constitution Review Committee
D. Constitution Drafting Committee

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
A. Ubuntu is a concept of individualism
Correct B. Ubuntu is a concept of collectivism
C. Ubuntu is a concept of socialism
D. Ubuntu is a concept of capitalism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
A. Ubuntu is a concept of individualism
Correct B. Ubuntu is a concept of collectivism
C. Ubuntu is a concept of socialism
D. Ubuntu is a concept of capitalism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
A. Ubuntu is a concept of individualism
Correct B. Ubuntu is a concept of collectivism
C. Ubuntu is a concept of socialism
D. Ubuntu is a concept of capitalism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the essence of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual freedom
D. Nationalism and patriotism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A recent study found that the average Nigerian household spends 70% of its income on food. If a household has a monthly income of ₦150,000, how much does it spend on food?
Correct A. ₦105,000
B. ₦105,500
C. ₦106,000
D. ₦107,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on agricultural productivity?
A. Increased crop yields
Correct B. Decreased crop yields
C. No change in crop yields
D. Increased crop diversity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a 10-year lifespan. If the company expects to earn a 15% annual return on investment, what is the present value of the project?
Correct A. ₦1,500,000
B. ₦1,600,000
C. ₦1,700,000
D. ₦1,800,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
A researcher is studying the relationship between income and happiness. Which of the following is a likely finding of the study?
A. There is a positive correlation between income and happiness
Correct B. There is a negative correlation between income and happiness
C. There is no correlation between income and happiness
D. Income has no effect on happiness

Correct Answer: B

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