POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
A. ( A = pi r^2 )
B. ( A = 2pi r )
C. ( A = pi r )
D. ( A = rac{pi r^2}{2} )
Question 2
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état was led by which of the following military officers?
A. General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of 'ubuntu'?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual freedom
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good
Question 4
A company's cost function is given by C = 2L + 3K, where C is the cost, L is the labor, and K is the capital. If the company increases its labor from 4 units to 9 units, and its capital from 9 units to 16 units, what is the percentage change in cost?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Question 5
What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government?
A. Oil
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 6
What is the name of the Nigerian city that is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan
Question 7
A company's profit is calculated as the difference between its revenue and cost. If the company's revenue is ₦1,500,000 and its cost is ₦1,200,000, what is its profit?
A. ₦300,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦400,000
D. ₦500,000
Question 8
What is the name of the famous Nigerian novel that explores the themes of colonialism and cultural identity?
A. Things Fall Apart
B. Half of a Yellow Sun
C. The Palm Wine Drinkard
D. So Long a Letter
Question 9
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 NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting free movement of people and goods
B. Promoting economic integration among member states
C. Promoting political stability in the region
D. Promoting the use of a single currency among member states
Question 10
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria. The study found that the average temperature in the study area increased by 2°C over a period of 10 years. What is the rate of change of temperature per year?
A. \frac{1}{5}
B. \frac{1}{10}
C. \frac{2}{10}
D. \frac{1}{20}
Question 11
What is the name of the famous Nigerian writer who is known for his novels and short stories that explore the themes of colonialism and cultural identity?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ben Okri
D. Tayeb Salih
Question 12
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth and division
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 14
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a fundamental principle of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. Which of the following branches of government exercises the power of legislation?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Independent National Electoral Commission
Question 15
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar in physics?
A. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction.
C. A vector has only direction, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction.
D. A vector has no magnitude or direction, while a scalar has both.

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