POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company has 10 employees, and 3 of them are absent on a particular day. If 2 employees are selected at random to work on a project, what is the probability that at least one of the selected employees is absent?
A. rac{1}{5}
B. rac{2}{5}
Correct C. rac{3}{5}
D. rac{4}{5}

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. If the circuit is connected to a 12V power source, what is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 1A
Correct B. 2A
C. 3A
D. 4A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis?
A. Mitochondria
Correct B. Chloroplast
C. Nucleus
D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A company has a profit of 100,000 and an expense of 80,000. What is the company's net income?
Correct A. 20,000
B. 30,000
C. 40,000
D. 50,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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 a key objective of ECOWAS?
Correct A. To promote free movement of people and goods among member states
B. To establish a common currency among member states
C. To promote regional security and stability
D. To promote cultural exchange among member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a certain species of bird. The researcher collects data on the population size of the bird over a period of 10 years. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing this data?
A. Regression analysis
Correct B. Time series analysis
C. Correlation analysis
D. Hypothesis testing

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a expected return of 12% and a standard deviation of 8%. The company's cost of capital is 10%. What is the expected return on investment (ROI) for the project?
A. 10%
B. 12%
Correct C. 14%
D. 16%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A researcher is studying the effect of a new medication on the blood pressure of patients with hypertension. The researcher collects data on the blood pressure of 100 patients before and after taking the medication. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing this data?
Correct A. T-test
B. ANOVA
C. Regression analysis
D. Correlation analysis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a expected return of 15% and a standard deviation of 10%. The company's cost of capital is 12%. What is the expected return on investment (ROI) for the project?
A. 12%
B. 14%
Correct C. 16%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
Which of the following is a major characteristic of the pre-colonial administration in Nigeria?
Correct A. Decentralized system of government
B. Centralized system of government
C. Feudal system of government
D. Monarchical system of government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
What is the primary function of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)?
Correct A. To promote economic development in Africa
B. To promote political stability in Africa
C. To promote social development in Africa
D. To promote environmental sustainability in Africa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the name of the first president of Nigeria after independence?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Tafawa Balewa
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Hussein Obasanjo

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
What is the primary purpose of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
Correct A. To regulate the global oil market
B. To promote economic development in member countries
C. To promote environmental sustainability in the oil industry
D. To promote social development in member countries

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
What is the name of the famous Nigerian novel that won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize in 1986?
A. Things Fall Apart
Correct B. Half of a Yellow Sun
C. So Long a Letter
D. The Palm Wine Drinkard

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Hausa-Fulani Empire was a major power in the pre-colonial period in Nigeria. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to its decline?
Correct A. The rise of the Oyo Empire
B. The influence of European colonizers
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
D. The effects of the Hausa-Fulani civil war

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
In the context of probability, what is the expected value of a random variable X that takes on the values 1, 2, and 3 with probabilities 0.2, 0.5, and 0.3, respectively?
A. 1.5
Correct B. 2.1
C. 2.5
D. 3.0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian village.
Correct A. The village is surrounded by farmland and forest
B. The village is located in the center of the farmland
C. The village is situated near the forest
D. The village is isolated from the surrounding environment

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following was a major consequence of the coup?
Correct A. The establishment of a military government
B. The creation of a new constitution
C. The increase in foreign investment
D. The reduction in corruption

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian economy.
A. The economy is primarily driven by agriculture
B. The economy is dominated by industry
Correct C. The economy is characterized by a mix of agriculture, industry, and services
D. The economy is largely dependent on services

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of the federation
B. To oversee the implementation of government policies
C. To scrutinize the budget and approve government expenditure
Correct D. To serve as the upper chamber of the National Assembly

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 to promote economic integration among its member states. What is the primary objective of ECOWAS?
Correct A. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states
B. To provide a common market for its member states
C. To establish a customs union among its member states
D. To promote regional security and stability

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work together to promote peace and security, economic development, and social progress. Which of the following is NOT one of the specialized agencies of the UN?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. International Labour Organization (ILO)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Correct D. World Trade Organization (WTO)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the protection of the rights of citizens, including the right to life, liberty, and security of the person. What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
A. To promote national unity and integration
Correct B. To protect the rights of citizens and promote social justice
C. To establish a democratic system of government
D. To promote economic development and cooperation among states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) was established in 1976 to promote economic development and cooperation among its member states. What is the primary objective of OFID?
Correct A. To promote economic development and cooperation among its member states
B. To provide financial assistance to developing countries
C. To promote regional security and stability
D. To establish a customs union among its member states

Correct Answer: A

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