POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2025 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Post-Independence Nigerian Politics, what was the primary motivation behind the formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC) in 1951?
Correct A. To promote the interests of the Hausa-Fulani aristocracy
B. To advocate for the rights of the Igbo people
C. To challenge the dominance of the British colonial administration
D. To promote the unity of all Nigerian ethnic groups

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
What is the primary mechanism by which the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) contributes to global warming?
Correct A. By absorbing infrared radiation from the Earth's surface
B. By reflecting solar radiation back into space
C. By increasing the Earth's albedo
D. By reducing the Earth's atmospheric pressure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the symbolic significance of the yam?
Correct A. It represents the connection between the individual and the community
B. It symbolizes the struggle for power and status
C. It represents the cyclical nature of life and death
D. It signifies the importance of agriculture in Igbo culture

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
What is the primary cause of the decline in the population of the African elephant?
A. Habitat loss and fragmentation
Correct B. Poaching for ivory
C. Climate change
D. Disease

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the significance of the 1966 military coup?
A. It marked the beginning of a new era of democratic governance
B. It led to the establishment of a civilian government
Correct C. It resulted in the overthrow of the First Republic
D. It paved the way for the return of the British colonial administration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. National Conference
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. State House of Assembly

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
Correct A. Abuse of Power
B. Executive Overreach
C. Legislative Overreach
D. Judicial Overreach

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following?
A. National Conference
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. State House of Assembly

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
Correct A. Abuse of Power
B. Executive Overreach
C. Legislative Overreach
D. Judicial Overreach

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following?
A. National Conference
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. State House of Assembly

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The concept of 'federal character' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
Correct A. Abuse of Power
B. Executive Overreach
C. Legislative Overreach
D. Judicial Overreach

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following?
A. National Conference
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. State House of Assembly

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
Correct A. Abuse of Power
B. Executive Overreach
C. Legislative Overreach
D. Judicial Overreach

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following?
A. National Conference
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. State House of Assembly

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The concept of 'federal character' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
Correct A. Abuse of Power
B. Executive Overreach
C. Legislative Overreach
D. Judicial Overreach

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following?
A. National Conference
B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. State House of Assembly

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 17
The Lagos-Ibadan Railway Modernisation Project is a major infrastructure development in Nigeria. What is the primary purpose of this project?
Correct A. To improve transportation links between Lagos and Ibadan
B. To increase the capacity of the railway system
C. To reduce the cost of transportation
D. To promote economic growth in the region

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 10% chance of failure, but if it succeeds, it will generate a profit of ₦1.5 million. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦1.5 million
Correct B. ₦1.35 million
C. ₦1.25 million
D. ₦1.1 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. What is the primary benefit of this policy?
Correct A. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
B. To increase energy independence
C. To create jobs in the renewable energy sector
D. To reduce energy costs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the effect of closing the switch?
Correct A. The current in the circuit increases
B. The voltage in the circuit decreases
C. The resistance in the circuit increases
D. The power in the circuit decreases

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on the oil and gas sector. What is the primary challenge facing this sector?
Correct A. The decline in global oil prices
B. The increase in production costs
C. The lack of investment in the sector
D. The environmental impact of oil production

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the effect of an increase in the price of the commodity?
A. The quantity demanded increases
Correct B. The quantity demanded decreases
C. The price elasticity of demand increases
D. The price elasticity of demand decreases

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. What is the primary benefit of this policy?
Correct A. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
B. To increase energy independence
C. To create jobs in the renewable energy sector
D. To reduce energy costs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the effect of opening the switch?
A. The current in the circuit increases
B. The voltage in the circuit decreases
C. The resistance in the circuit increases
D. The power in the circuit decreases

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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