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POST UTME IMS U 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1

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 2

The diagram below shows the structure of a typical cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?

A. Mitochondria

B. Nucleus

Correct C. Ribosome

D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 to promote economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key benefit of ECOWAS membership?

A. Increased trade among member states

B. Improved security through peacekeeping missions

Correct C. Enhanced economic growth through regional cooperation

D. Increased dependence on foreign aid

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, resistor, and light bulb. What is the effect of increasing the resistance in the circuit?

A. The light bulb will shine brighter

Correct B. The light bulb will shine dimmer

C. The resistance will decrease

D. The current will increase

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between temperature and pressure. What is the effect of increasing the temperature on the pressure?

A. The pressure will decrease

Correct B. The pressure will increase

C. The pressure will remain constant

D. The pressure will fluctuate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?

Correct A. Federalism

B. Unitarism

C. Confederalism

D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

In a normal distribution curve, what is the value of z-score for a value that is one standard deviation below the mean?

A. 0

B. 1

Correct C. -1

D. 2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

What is the primary function of the Central Bank of Nigeria?

Correct A. To regulate the money supply

B. To control inflation

C. To manage the country's foreign exchange

D. To supervise commercial banks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

A researcher wants to calculate the area under a curve using the trapezoidal rule. What is the formula for the trapezoidal rule?

Correct A. ( A = rac{h}{2} left( f(x_0) + f(x_n) + 2 sum_{i=1}^{n-1} f(x_i) ight) )

B. ( A = rac{h}{2} left( f(x_0) + f(x_n) - 2 sum_{i=1}^{n-1} f(x_i) ight) )

C. ( A = rac{h}{2} left( f(x_0) + f(x_n) + sum_{i=1}^{n-1} f(x_i) ight) )

D. ( A = rac{h}{2} left( f(x_0) + f(x_n) - sum_{i=1}^{n-1} f(x_i) ight) )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

A diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what is the direction of the current flow?

Correct A. From the positive terminal of the battery to the negative terminal

B. From the negative terminal of the battery to the positive terminal

C. From the resistor to the battery

D. From the switch to the resistor

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?

Correct A. Federalism

B. Unitarism

C. Confederalism

D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

A company has a profit of ₦1,500,000 and an expense of ₦800,000. What is the company's net income?

Correct Answer: 1500000

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Question 13

The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is the function of the mitochondria?

A. To synthesize proteins

B. To store genetic information

Correct C. To produce energy for the cell

D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

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?

Correct Answer: 8.75

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Question 15

The diagram below shows the structure of a simple harmonic oscillator. Which of the following is the function of the spring?

A. To store energy

B. To transmit energy

C. To convert energy from one form to another

Correct D. To regulate the motion of the mass

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for a unicameral or bicameral legislature. Which of the following is a feature of a unicameral legislature?

A. Separation of powers

Correct B. Single house of parliament

C. Independent judiciary

D. Federal character principle

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle in the African Union's Agenda 2063. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African philosophy?

A. Human rights and dignity

Correct B. Collective responsibility and humanity

C. Economic development and growth

D. Social justice and equality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is a development finance institution that provides financing to developing countries. What is the primary source of funding for OFID?

A. Member country contributions

B. Borrowing from international financial institutions

C. Grants from donor countries

Correct D. Investment income from its own assets

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19

The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key principle in the African Union's Agenda 2063. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African philosophy?

A. Human rights and dignity

Correct B. Collective responsibility and humanity

C. Economic development and growth

D. Social justice and equality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is a development finance institution that provides financing to developing countries. What is the primary source of funding for OFID?

A. Member country contributions

B. Borrowing from international financial institutions

C. Grants from donor countries

Correct D. Investment income from its own assets

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?

Correct A. Federalism

B. Unitarism

C. Confederalism

D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).

A. 10

Correct B. 100

C. 1000

D. 10000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

The diagram below shows a titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette?

Correct A. To measure the volume of the solution

B. To mix the solution with the substance

C. To filter the solution

D. To measure the pH of the solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

The graph below shows the relationship between the number of moles of a substance and its mass. What is the slope of the graph?

A. 1

Correct B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of African countries gaining independence from colonial rule. Which of the following countries was NOT one of the first 10 countries to gain independence?

A. Ghana

B. Nigeria

C. Kenya

Correct D. Uganda

Correct Answer: D

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