POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the main theme of Chinua Achebe's novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The struggle for independence in Nigeria
B. The impact of colonialism on traditional African societies
C. The role of women in Igbo culture
D. The importance of education in African societies
Question 2
What is the main cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation and urbanization
B. Climate change and drought
C. Agricultural expansion and logging
D. Industrialization and mining
Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 4
What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government?
A. Oil and Gas
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 5
A company is considering two different investment options: Option A has a 20% chance of returning 100,000 and a 80% chance of returning 0, while Option B has a 50% chance of returning 80,000. Which option has the higher expected return?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D
Question 6
In the context of Nigerian geography, what is the primary reason for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. The confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers
B. The tectonic activity in the region
C. The deposition of sediments from the Niger River
D. The volcanic activity in the region
Question 7
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary objective of the 1966 coup led by General Aguiyi Ironsi?
A. To overthrow the government of General Yakubu Gowon
B. To establish a socialist government in Nigeria
C. To unite the country and end regionalism
D. To promote economic development and industrialization
Question 8
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in Nigeria?
A. To make laws for the country
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the national budget
D. To conduct elections and referendums
Question 9
What is the primary benefit of using renewable energy sources in Nigeria?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Enhanced economic growth
Question 10
A company has a total revenue of ₦5,000,000 and a total cost of ₦3,500,000. What is the company's profit?
A. ₦1,500,000
B. ₦1,000,000
C. ₦750,000
D. ₦500,000
Question 11
A company is considering two different marketing strategies: Strategy A involves a one-time payment of 10,000, while Strategy B involves a monthly payment of 1,000 for 10 months. Which strategy has the higher total cost?
A. Strategy A
B. Strategy B
C. Strategy C
D. Strategy D
Question 12
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cellular respiration
C. Cell signaling
D. DNA replication
Question 13
The 1963 Republican Convention in Nigeria was significant because it led to the formation of which of the following parties?
A. The Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
C. The Action Group (AG)
D. The Northern People's Congress (NPC)
Question 14
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 15
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Sokoto Caliphate?
A. The rise of European colonial powers
B. The internal conflicts and power struggles within the Caliphate
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade on the economy
D. The influence of Islamic reform movements

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