POST UTME LAUTECH 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 + 5x - 3 ). If the company's profit increases by 20% due to a 15% increase in production, what is the new profit?
A. ( 2.4x^2 + 7.25x - 3.6 )
B. ( 2.2x^2 + 5.75x - 3.6 )
C. ( 2.6x^2 + 7.75x - 3.6 )
D. ( 2.8x^2 + 8.25x - 3.6 )
Question 2
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. What is the function of the cell wall?
A. To provide structural support to the cell
B. To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell
C. To synthesize proteins and other cellular components
D. To store genetic information
Question 4
The United Nations has 193 member states. If each member state has an equal number of votes, and a two-thirds majority is required to pass a resolution, how many votes are required to pass the resolution?
A. ( 193 imes rac{2}{3} )
B. ( 193 imes rac{1}{3} )
C. ( 193 imes rac{1}{2} )
D. ( 193 imes rac{3}{4} )
Question 5
A population of 1000 bacteria is growing at a rate of 20% per hour. What is the population after 5 hours?
A. ( 1000(1.2)^5 )
B. ( 1000(1.2)^3 )
C. ( 1000(1.2)^2 )
D. ( 1000(1.2)^1 )
Question 6
In the context of General Science and Environment, what is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
A. Respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation
Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria guarantees the right to freedom of expression. Which of the following is NOT a limitation on this right?
A. Freedom of the press
B. Freedom of speech
C. Freedom of assembly
D. Incitement to violence
Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the establishment of a National Electoral Commission (INEC). What is the primary function of INEC?
A. To conduct elections and referendums
B. To register political parties and candidates
C. To monitor the implementation of electoral laws
D. To provide electoral education and awareness
Question 9
In the context of General Knowledge of Literature and Arts, who is the author of the novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D. Ben Okri
Question 10
The African Union (AU) was established in 2002 to promote economic, political, and social integration among African countries. What is the primary objective of the AU?
A. To promote economic integration among African countries
B. To promote political unity among African countries
C. To promote social integration among African countries
D. To promote cultural integration among African countries
Question 11
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the name of the protagonist?
A. Okonkwo
B. Unoka
C. Ezeani
D. Obierika
Question 12
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is established by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NHRC?
A. To investigate human rights abuses
B. To promote human rights education
C. To provide legal aid to victims of human rights abuses
D. To monitor the implementation of human rights treaties
Question 13
In the context of Logic and Critical Thinking, what is the difference between a deductive and inductive argument?
A. A deductive argument is a type of argument that involves making a general conclusion from specific premises
B. An inductive argument is a type of argument that involves making a general conclusion from specific premises
C. A deductive argument is a type of argument that involves making a specific conclusion from general premises
D. An inductive argument is a type of argument that involves making a specific conclusion from general premises
Question 14
The 'Abacha Loot' refers to the billions of dollars stolen by which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Sani Abacha
B. Muhammadu Buhari
C. Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Goodluck Jonathan
Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa

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