POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the essence of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Hedonism and self-interest
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good for the greatest number

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Which of the following variables is most likely to be a confounding variable in this study?
A. Temperature
B. Rainfall
C. Soil quality
Correct D. Government policies

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
A firm is considering investing in a new project with a net present value (NPV) of ₦10 million. If the cost of capital is 10% per annum, what is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 8%
Correct B. 10%
C. 12%
D. 15%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
Correct B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A firm is considering two alternative projects with the following cash flows: Project A: ₦10 million in year 1, ₦20 million in year 2, and ₦30 million in year 3. Project B: ₦15 million in year 1, ₦25 million in year 2, and ₦35 million in year 3. Which project has a higher net present value (NPV)?
Correct A. Project A
B. Project B
C. Both projects have the same NPV
D. Neither project has a higher NPV

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A researcher wants to determine the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. Which type of graph would be most appropriate for this purpose?
A. Bar Chart
B. Pie Chart
Correct C. Scatter Plot
D. Histogram

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A company has two factories, A and B, which produce 60% and 40% of its total output, respectively. If the company's total output is 1000 units, how many units does factory A produce?
Correct A. 600
B. 800
C. 900
D. 1200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A researcher wants to determine the effect of temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction. Which of the following variables would be most appropriate to measure?
A. Time
Correct B. Temperature
C. Concentration
D. Pressure

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A company has a profit of ₦100,000 and a loss of ₦50,000 in two consecutive years. What is the company's overall profit?
Correct A. ₦50,000
B. ₦75,000
C. ₦100,000
D. ₦125,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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 12
A company has a profit of 10,000 and a total investment of 50,000. What is the return on investment (ROI)?
A. 20%
Correct B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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 14
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main organs of the UN?
A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. Economic and Social Council
Correct D. International Court of Justice

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
A company has a total revenue of 100,000 and a total cost of 80,000. What is the profit?
Correct A. 10,000
B. 20,000
C. 30,000
D. 40,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
Correct A. Internal conflicts and external pressures
B. Environmental degradation and climate change
C. Economic decline and trade disruptions
D. Religious conflicts and power struggles

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company has a profit of 10,000 and a total of 100 employees. If the profit is shared equally among the employees, how much will each employee receive?
Correct A. 100
B. 1,000
C. 10,000
D. 100,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
What is the value of x in the equation ( 2x + 5 = 11 )?
A. 3
Correct B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
In the diagram below, what is the value of x?
A. 30
B. 40
Correct C. 50
D. 60

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?
A. 90
Correct B. 180
C. 270
D. 360

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the significance of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Nigeria.
B. It led to the formation of the Nigerian National Congress.
Correct C. It resulted in the creation of the Southern and Northern Protectorates.
D. It was a response to the growing nationalist movement in Nigeria.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A man is standing at a height of 10 meters above the ground. He throws a ball upwards with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. Assuming the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s^2, what is the maximum height reached by the ball?
A. 5 meters
B. 10 meters
Correct C. 15 meters
D. 20 meters

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian Constitution?
Correct A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria.
B. To approve the budget and appropriation of funds.
C. To exercise judicial powers and interpret the Constitution.
D. To appoint and remove the President and Vice President.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 4 hours
Correct B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 7 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
What is the primary source of energy for the Nigerian economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
Correct D. Petroleum

Correct Answer: D

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