POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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. Human rights and social justice
D. Cultural relativism and tolerance

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A researcher wants to investigate the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. Which type of research design would be most appropriate for this study?
Correct A. Experimental design
B. Quasi-experimental design
C. Survey research design
D. Case study design

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A company wants to determine the optimal price for a new product. The demand equation for the product is given by ( p = 100 - 2q ), where ( p ) is the price and ( q ) is the quantity demanded. What is the price elasticity of demand when the quantity demanded is 20 units?
Correct A. -0.5
B. -1.0
C. 1.0
D. 2.0

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A circuit consists of a 12 V battery, a 4 ohm resistor, and a 6 ohm resistor connected in series. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
A. 6 ohms
Correct B. 8 ohms
C. 10 ohms
D. 12 ohms

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A company has a budget of ₦1,000,000 to spend on advertising. If the cost of advertising on radio is ₦200,000 per minute and the cost of advertising on television is ₦300,000 per minute, how many minutes of radio advertising can the company afford if it wants to spend at least 60% of its budget on television advertising?
A. 120 minutes
B. 150 minutes
Correct C. 180 minutes
D. 200 minutes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. To promote free movement of goods and services among member states
B. To establish a common currency among member states
Correct C. To promote economic cooperation and integration among member states
D. To establish a common defense policy among member states

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 700 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 8
The United Nations (UN) has 193 member states. Which of the following is a key principle of the UN Charter?
A. The principle of sovereignty
B. The principle of non-interference
C. The principle of collective security
Correct D. The principle of self-determination

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
A firm produces 100 units of a product per day. If the cost of production is ₦500 per unit, what is the total cost of production per day?
A. ₦50,000
Correct B. ₦50,500
C. ₦50,000
D. ₦50,500

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the aim of promoting the interests of its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of OPEC?
Correct A. To promote the production and sale of petroleum products
B. To establish a common price for petroleum products
C. To promote economic cooperation and integration among member states
D. To promote the development of new oil fields

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. National Constitutional Conference
B. National Political Reform Conference
Correct C. National Conference on the Review of the 1999 Constitution
D. National Conference on the Review of the 1963 Constitution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The concept of 'federal character' in Nigeria's federal system of government is aimed at which of the following?
A. Promoting national unity
Correct B. Ensuring equal representation of all states
C. Encouraging regional development
D. Reducing ethnic tensions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria's agricultural sector is aimed at increasing the production of which of the following crops?
A. Maize
Correct B. Rice
C. Cassava
D. Sorghum

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The concept of 'separation of powers' in Nigeria's system of government is aimed at preventing which of the following?
Correct A. Abuse of power
B. Inefficient governance
C. Corruption
D. Ineffective legislation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this policy?
Correct A. Increased investment in renewable energy sources
B. Reduced economic growth due to higher energy costs
C. Increased imports of fossil fuels
D. Decreased energy consumption among households

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of this investment?
Correct A. ₦20
B. ₦0
C. ₦80
D. ₦100

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian household. What is the name of the part labeled 'A'?
Correct A. Root
B. Stem
C. Leaf
D. Flower

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this policy?
Correct A. Increased investment in renewable energy sources
B. Reduced economic growth due to higher energy costs
C. Increased imports of fossil fuels
D. Decreased energy consumption among households

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of this investment?
Correct A. ₦20
B. ₦0
C. ₦80
D. ₦100

Correct Answer: A

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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 core idea of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and self-actualization
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing the data?
Correct A. Regression analysis
B. Time series analysis
C. ANOVA
D. Chi-square test

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the current flowing through the 2-ohm resistor?
A. 1A
Correct B. 2A
C. 3A
D. 4A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A company is considering two investment options: Option A has a 10% annual return, while Option B has a 15% annual return. Which option is more profitable?
A. Option A
Correct B. Option B
C. Both options are equally profitable
D. Neither option is profitable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A diagram of a simple titration setup is shown below. What is the purpose of the burette?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the solution
B. To measure the pH of the solution
C. To mix the solution
D. To filter the solution

Correct Answer: A

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