POST UTME ESUT 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. Which of the following is one of the main functions of NNPC?
A. To explore and produce oil and gas in Nigeria
B. To refine and market petroleum products in Nigeria
C. To provide financial assistance to the Nigerian government
D. To promote environmental protection in Nigeria
Question 2
What is the chemical formula for water?
A. H2O
B. H2S
C. O2
D. CO2
Question 3
A government wants to reduce poverty in a rural area. Which of the following policies would be most effective?
A. Subsidy on Agricultural Inputs
B. Investment in Irrigation Systems
C. Training and Capacity Building for Farmers
D. Provision of Microfinance Loans
Question 4
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is the largest stock exchange in Nigeria. Which of the following is one of the main functions of the NSE?
A. To provide a platform for the buying and selling of securities
B. To provide financial assistance to companies listed on the exchange
C. To promote economic development in Nigeria
D. To regulate the activities of companies listed on the exchange
Question 5
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which African culture?
A. Yoruba
B. Zulu
C. Hausa
D. Igbo
Question 6
The Oyo Empire was a major power in the pre-colonial period in Nigeria. Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Oyo Empire?
A. The rise of the Dahomey Empire
B. The influence of the Portuguese
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
D. The effects of the Fulani Jihad
Question 7
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the UN?
A. To promote peace and security among its member states
B. To provide humanitarian aid to countries in need
C. To promote economic development among its member states
D. To provide military assistance to countries in need
Question 8
The graph below represents the relationship between the number of people and the amount of money spent on a product. What is the y-intercept?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
Question 9
The graph below represents the relationship between the number of hours studied and the score obtained in a mathematics test. What is the slope of the line?
A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Question 10
The Nigerian Constitution is based on which of the following principles?
A. Separation of powers
B. Federalism
C. Direct democracy
D. Constitutional monarchy
Question 11
A firm produces 100 units of a product at a cost of ₦100 per unit. If the firm sells the product at ₦120 per unit, what is the profit made on the sale of 50 units?
A. ₦1000
B. ₦2000
C. ₦3000
D. ₦4000
Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( rac{1}{2}x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. x = 2
B. x = -3
C. x = 6
D. x = -6
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for a presidential system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. A parliamentary system of government
C. A unitary system of government
D. A confederation of states
Question 14
In a survey of 100 students, 60 students preferred coffee, 30 students preferred tea, and 10 students preferred both coffee and tea. What is the probability that a randomly selected student prefers coffee or tea?
A. 0.6
B. 0.7
C. 0.8
D. 0.9
Question 15
A researcher is studying the effects of a new medication on patients with a particular disease. Which of the following is a likely outcome of the study?
A. The medication is effective in treating the disease
B. The medication has no effect on the disease
C. The medication has a negative effect on the disease
D. The medication has a positive effect on the disease, but with significant side effects

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