POST UTME DELSU 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigerian geography, which of the following rivers is the longest?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Osun River

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 = 0.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 960 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 12 hours
Correct B. 10 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 6 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
In a survey of 100 students, 70 students preferred English as their first language, 20 students preferred Hausa, and 10 students preferred Yoruba. What percentage of students preferred English as their first language?
Correct A. 70%
B. 60%
C. 50%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A rectangular garden measures 15 meters by 8 meters. If a path that is 2 meters wide is built around the garden, what is the area of the path?
A. 48 square meters
B. 64 square meters
Correct C. 80 square meters
D. 96 square meters

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
Correct A. National Constitutional Conference
B. Constitution Drafting Committee
C. Constitution Review Committee
D. National Assembly Constitutional Review Committee

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The concept of 'Uwais Committee' is associated with which of the following areas of Nigerian governance?
A. Healthcare
B. Education
C. Judiciary
Correct D. Electoral Reforms

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The 'Abacha Loot' refers to the funds stolen by which of the following former Nigerian leaders?
Correct A. General Sani Abacha
B. General Muhammadu Buhari
C. General Ibrahim Babangida
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The 'Ekiti State Governorship Election Tribunal' was established under which of the following sections of the Nigerian Constitution?
A. Section 137(1)(g)
B. Section 137(1)(h)
Correct C. Section 140(1)(a)
D. Section 140(1)(b)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The 'National Assembly Service Commission' is responsible for the appointment of which of the following officials?
Correct A. The Clerk of the National Assembly
B. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation
C. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
D. The Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the downstream sector of the petroleum industry
Correct B. To explore and produce petroleum resources
C. To refine and distribute petroleum products
D. To provide technical assistance to other oil-producing countries

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
Correct C. 1000
D. 10000

Correct Answer: C

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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A survey of 1000 people in Lagos showed that 60% of them preferred the use of public transportation, while 40% preferred the use of private vehicles. If 80% of the people who preferred public transportation were also in favor of increasing the number of buses on the road, what percentage of the total population surveyed was in favor of increasing the number of buses on the road?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
Correct D. 80%

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
What is the name of the largest river in Nigeria?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Kaduna River
D. Osun River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The United Nations' primary goal is to promote peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Peacekeeping missions
B. Humanitarian aid
C. Economic sanctions
Correct D. Diplomatic negotiations

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Amazon rainforest. Which of the following is a likely consequence of deforestation in the region?
A. Increased biodiversity
B. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Correct C. Loss of soil fertility
D. Improved water quality

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A company is considering investing in a new project. Which of the following is a key factor to consider when evaluating the project's potential return on investment?
Correct A. Market demand
B. Competition from other companies
C. Regulatory environment
D. Availability of funding

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A patient is being treated for a bacterial infection. Which of the following antibiotics is most likely to be effective against the infection?
A. Penicillin
B. Amoxicillin
Correct C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Vancomycin

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A company is considering implementing a new quality control process. Which of the following is a key benefit of this process?
A. Increased productivity
Correct B. Improved customer satisfaction
C. Reduced waste
D. Enhanced employee morale

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened by President Goodluck Jonathan to address which of the following issues?
A. The Boko Haram insurgency
B. The fuel subsidy removal
Correct C. The 2015 general elections
D. The Niger Delta militancy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
In a right-angled triangle, the length of the hypotenuse is 10cm and one of the other sides is 6cm. What is the length of the third side?
A. 8cm
Correct B. 12cm
C. 14cm
D. 16cm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The graph below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the slope of the demand curve?
Correct A. -2
B. -1
C. 0
D. 1

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The equation of a circle is given by ( x^2 + y^2 = 16 ). What is the radius of the circle?
A. 4cm
B. 6cm
Correct C. 8cm
D. 10cm

Correct Answer: C

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