POST UTME IMS U 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A firm is considering two alternative investments, A and B. Investment A has a return of 10% per annum, while investment B has a return of 12% per annum. If the firm has a cost of capital of 8%, which investment should it choose?
A. Investment A
B. Investment B
C. Both investments are equally attractive
D. Neither investment is attractive
Question 2
The concept of 'sankofa' is central to African culture. What does it mean?
A. Going back to the past to reclaim one's heritage
B. The importance of community and social responsibility
C. The pursuit of individual happiness and success
D. The interconnectedness of all things
Question 3
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Tafawa Balewa
Question 4
A diagram of a simple pendulum is shown below.
A. The pendulum is in equilibrium.
B. The pendulum is in motion.
C. The pendulum is at rest.
D. The diagram is not a valid pendulum.
Question 5
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of ₦1,500,000 and a payback period of 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
Question 6
The 1979 Nigerian Constitution was a significant document in Nigerian history. What was its main feature?
A. The establishment of a federal system of government
B. The promotion of regional integration and cooperation
C. The protection of individual rights and freedoms
D. The promotion of economic development and industrialization
Question 7
Identify the type of rock formation shown in the diagram below.
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 8
Which of the following Nigerian leaders is credited with the introduction of the Green Revolution in Nigeria?
A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Shehu Shagari
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Question 9
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria. The study found that the average temperature in the country had increased by 2°C over the past decade. What can be concluded from this study?
A. The increase in temperature is a result of climate change.
B. The increase in temperature is a result of deforestation.
C. The increase in temperature is a result of urbanization.
D. The increase in temperature is a result of natural fluctuations.
Question 10
The concept of 'sankofa' is central to African culture. What does it mean?
A. Going back to the past to reclaim one's heritage
B. The importance of community and social responsibility
C. The pursuit of individual happiness and success
D. The interconnectedness of all things
Question 11
A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 + 5x - 3 ), where ( x ) is the number of units sold. If the company sold 5 units, what was the profit?
A. ₦10
B. ₦15
C. ₦20
D. ₦25
Question 12
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them believed that the country's economic growth was due to the efforts of the current administration. However, a closer examination of the data revealed that the respondents were not asked about the specific policies that contributed to the growth. What can be concluded from this study?
A. The respondents were not aware of the specific policies that contributed to the growth.
B. The respondents were not asked about the specific policies that contributed to the growth.
C. The respondents believed that the current administration's policies were the primary cause of the growth.
D. The respondents were not interested in the specific policies that contributed to the growth.
Question 13
The 1960s saw the rise of the New Economic Policy in Nigeria. Which of the following was a key feature of this policy?
A. Increased government control over the economy
B. Privatization of state-owned enterprises
C. Increased foreign investment
D. Reduced government spending
Question 14
Solve for x in the equation (2^x + 5^x = 3^x).
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Question 15
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of social media on mental health. The study found that the average person spent 2 hours per day on social media. What can be concluded from this study?
A. The average person spends more than 2 hours per day on social media.
B. The average person spends less than 2 hours per day on social media.
C. The average person spends exactly 2 hours per day on social media.
D. The study did not provide enough information to make a conclusion.

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