POST UTME LASU 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe is set in which Igbo village?
Correct A. Umuofia
B. Mbanta
C. Abame
D. Okperi

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Lagos?
A. Osun
B. Ogun
Correct C. Lagos Lagoon
D. Benue

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which African country?
Correct A. South Africa
B. Nigeria
C. Ghana
D. Kenya

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was led by which scientist?
Correct A. Pius Okigbo
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Cletus Ibeto

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The 'Abacha Loot' refers to the billions of dollars stolen by which Nigerian military dictator?
Correct A. Sani Abacha
B. Muhammadu Buhari
C. Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Ibrahim Babangida

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
Correct C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
What is the main reason for the decline of the Oyo Empire?
Correct A. Internal conflicts
B. External invasions
C. Economic decline
D. Environmental factors

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The Niger Delta region is known for its rich deposits of what natural resource?
Correct A. Oil
B. Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what traditional African philosophy?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Akan

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was initiated by which government?
A. First Republic
Correct B. Second Republic
C. Third Republic
D. Fourth Republic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this policy?
Correct A. Increased use of renewable energy sources
B. Reduced economic growth
C. Increased energy costs for consumers
D. Improved air quality

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company in Nigeria has a profit of ₦1,500,000. If it pays a 25% tax on its profit, how much will it pay in taxes?
A. ₦375,000
B. ₦375,000.00
C. ₦375,000.00
Correct D. ₦375,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a simple circuit.
A. The circuit is a series circuit
Correct B. The circuit is a parallel circuit
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits
D. The circuit is not a valid circuit

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A researcher in Nigeria is studying the effects of climate change on agriculture. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on agriculture?
A. Increased crop yields
Correct B. Reduced crop yields
C. No effect on crop yields
D. Improved soil quality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A company in Nigeria has a profit of ₦1,500,000. If it pays a 25% tax on its profit, how much will it pay in taxes?
A. ₦375,000
B. ₦375,000.00
C. ₦375,000.00
Correct D. ₦375,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a simple graph.
A. The graph shows a positive correlation
Correct B. The graph shows a negative correlation
C. The graph shows no correlation
D. The graph is not a valid graph

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A researcher in Nigeria is studying the effects of climate change on agriculture. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on agriculture?
A. Increased crop yields
Correct B. Reduced crop yields
C. No effect on crop yields
D. Improved soil quality

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A company in Nigeria has a profit of ₦1,500,000. If it pays a 25% tax on its profit, how much will it pay in taxes?
A. ₦375,000
B. ₦375,000.00
C. ₦375,000.00
Correct D. ₦375,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a simple circuit.
A. The circuit is a series circuit
Correct B. The circuit is a parallel circuit
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits
D. The circuit is not a valid circuit

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The Hausa people have a rich cultural heritage, which includes a complex system of governance. What is the name of the Hausa system of governance?
Correct A. Emirate System
B. Caliphate System
C. Sultanate System
D. Kaduna System

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the name of the British colonial officer who played a key role in the Amalgamation of Nigeria?
Correct A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Herbert Macaulay
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in African philosophy. What does the term 'ubuntu' mean?
Correct A. I am because we are
B. We are because I am
C. I am because I am
D. We are because we are

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the context of Nigerian literature, what is the name of the novel written by Chinua Achebe that explores the impact of colonialism on Nigerian society?
Correct A. Things Fall Apart
B. No Longer at Ease
C. Arrow of God
D. Anthills of the Savannah

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'sankofa' is a central theme in African philosophy. What does the term 'sankofa' mean?
Correct A. Go back and fetch it
B. Come back and take it
C. Go back and get it
D. Come back and fetch it

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the name of the British colonial officer who played a key role in the Scramble for Africa?
Correct A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Herbert Macaulay
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo

Correct Answer: A

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