POST UTME FUTA 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'Saro' in Yoruba culture refers to a person who has been away from their hometown for a long time and has adopted the customs and values of their host community. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Saro?
A. They have abandoned their traditional Yoruba attire for Western-style clothing
Correct B. They have adopted the language and customs of their host community
C. They have become wealthy and influential in their host community
D. They have lost touch with their Yoruba heritage

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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 due to warmer temperatures
Correct B. Decreased crop yields due to changing precipitation patterns
C. Improved soil quality due to increased rainfall
D. No impact on agricultural productivity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A company is considering investing in a new project that involves the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable energy sources?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A student is trying to solve a quadratic equation of the form ( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 ). Which of the following is a step in the quadratic formula?
Correct A. Solve for x using the quadratic formula
B. Graph the quadratic equation on a coordinate plane
C. Find the vertex of the parabola
D. Use the quadratic formula to find the x-intercepts

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A researcher is studying the effects of social media on mental health. Which of the following is a potential consequence of excessive social media use?
A. Improved mental health due to increased social connections
Correct B. Decreased mental health due to increased stress and anxiety
C. No impact on mental health
D. Improved self-esteem due to increased online interactions

Correct Answer: B

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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian political system?
Correct A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the national budget
D. To declare war

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. Rio Declaration
B. Paris Agreement
Correct C. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
D. Kyoto Protocol

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was initiated by which of the following government programs?
Correct A. National Agricultural Development Plan
B. National Irrigation Development Plan
C. National Agricultural Extension Plan
D. National Agricultural Research Plan

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The 'National Environmental Policy' of Nigeria was formulated in which year?
Correct A. 1986
B. 1990
C. 1992
D. 1995

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The United Nations' (UN) primary goal is to maintain international peace and security. 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 12
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on Nigerian agriculture. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on agricultural productivity?
A. Increased crop yields
Correct B. Reduced crop yields
C. No impact on crop yields
D. Increased crop diversity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project's expected return on investment (ROI) is 12%, while the cost of capital is 8%. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦20,000
Correct C. ₦30,000
D. ₦40,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A diagram of a simple electric circuit is shown below.
A. The circuit is in series
Correct B. The circuit is in parallel
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel
D. The circuit is not connected

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A researcher is studying the effects of deforestation on biodiversity in Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of deforestation on biodiversity?
A. Increased biodiversity
Correct B. Decreased biodiversity
C. No impact on biodiversity
D. Increased extinction risk

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat 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 Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
Correct B. Colonel Yakubu Gowon
C. Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi
D. General Aguiyi Ironsi

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A survey of 1000 Nigerian households found that 60% of them use a generator as their primary source of electricity. If 80% of the households that use a generator also use a solar panel, what percentage of the total households surveyed use both a generator and a solar panel?
Correct A. 48%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 70%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A company has 10 employees, and each employee works for 8 hours a day. If the company operates for 20 days a month, how many hours of work are done by all employees in a month?
Correct A. 16000
B. 16000
C. 16000
D. 16000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 800 km, how many hours will the car take to travel from Lagos to Abuja?
Correct A. 10
B. 10
C. 10
D. 10

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A man is standing on the edge of a cliff, 100 meters above the ground. If he throws a stone upwards with a velocity of 20 m/s, how long will it take for the stone to reach the ground?
Correct A. 5
B. 5
C. 5
D. 5

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The Oyo Empire was a major power in the region that is now Nigeria. Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Oyo Empire?
Correct A. The Oyo Empire was weakened by internal conflicts and power struggles.
B. The Oyo Empire was unable to adapt to the changing political landscape of the region.
C. The Oyo Empire was conquered by the Dahomey Empire.
D. The Oyo Empire was weakened by the transatlantic slave trade.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
Correct A. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction.
C. A vector has no magnitude or direction, while a scalar has both.
D. A vector has magnitude but no direction, while a scalar has both.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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 24
What is the main advantage of using a database management system?
A. Improved data security
B. Increased data storage capacity
Correct C. Enhanced data retrieval speed
D. Simplified data backup and recovery

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through plants?
Correct A. Transpiration
B. Evaporation
C. Condensation
D. Precipitation

Correct Answer: A

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