POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a cost of ₦100 million and is expected to generate revenue of ₦120 million per year for 5 years. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?
A. ₦50 million
B. ₦60 million
C. ₦70 million
D. ₦80 million
Question 2
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting peace and security in the region
B. Fostering economic development and cooperation
C. Establishing a common currency for all member states
D. Providing humanitarian assistance to affected countries
Question 3
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of OPEC?
A. To promote the development of alternative energy sources
B. To stabilize the global oil market
C. To increase the production of oil among member states
D. To reduce the price of oil in the global market
Question 4
What is the primary cause of soil erosion in Nigeria?
A. Deforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Climate change
D. Population growth
Question 5
The table below shows the results of a survey on the favorite foods of a group of people. What is the mode of the data?
A. Pizza
B. Rice
C. Chicken
D. Sushi
Question 6
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the population of a certain species of bird. The researcher collects data on the number of birds in the population over a period of 10 years. The data shows that the population of birds is decreasing at a rate of 5% per year. If the initial population of birds was 1000, what is the population of birds after 5 years?
A. 500
B. 600
C. 700
D. 800
Question 7
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in what year?
A. 1970
B. 1973
C. 1975
D. 1979
Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African traditional thought. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African philosophy?
A. The belief in a supreme being
B. The concept of community and interdependence
C. The idea of individualism and self-reliance
D. The notion of a collective unconscious
Question 9
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the total current in the circuit?
A. 2A
B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A
Question 10
The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. What is the primary mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Carbon pricing
B. Renewable energy targets
C. Energy efficiency standards
D. Greenhouse gas emissions trading
Question 11
The 1960s were a period of significant social change in Nigeria. Which of the following events was a major catalyst for the social change?
A. The Nigerian Civil War
B. The independence of Nigeria from British colonial rule
C. The discovery of oil in Nigeria
D. The introduction of Western education in Nigeria
Question 12
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a permanent, intergovernmental organization of which of the following countries?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iran
C. Venezuela
D. Iraq
Question 13
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian history because it marked the first time a political party had held a convention in the country. Which of the following is a correct statement about the convention?
A. The convention was attended by all the major political parties in Nigeria.
B. The convention was held at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
C. The convention was a major turning point in Nigerian politics.
D. The convention was attended by only the Northern People's Congress (NPC) party.
Question 14
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, lasted for how many years?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Question 15
The 2019 report of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) warned that the world is facing a 'biodiversity crisis' due to which of the following factors?
A. Habitat destruction and fragmentation
B. Overexploitation of resources
C. Climate change
D. Pollution

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