POST UTME OSUSTECH 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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. Decreased use of fossil fuels
C. Increased carbon emissions
D. No change in carbon emissions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company is planning to build a new factory in Nigeria. Which of the following locations would be most suitable?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Port Harcourt

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria. Which of the following variables is most likely to be affected?
A. Temperature
B. Precipitation
C. Soil quality
Correct D. Crop yield

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
A company is planning to invest in a new project in Nigeria. Which of the following factors should be considered?
A. Market demand
B. Government policies
C. Environmental impact
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A researcher is studying the effects of deforestation on biodiversity in Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence?
A. Increased biodiversity
Correct B. Decreased biodiversity
C. No change in biodiversity
D. Unknown

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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. Humanism and altruism
D. Nationalism and patriotism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. The data shows a strong positive correlation between the two variables. What type of relationship is this?
A. Inverse variation
Correct B. Direct variation
C. Inverse square variation
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A company is considering two different investment options. Option A has a 10% annual return, while Option B has a 15% annual return. However, Option B also has a 20% chance of losing 50% of the investment. What is the expected return on investment for Option B?
A. 12%
B. 15%
Correct C. 18%
D. 20%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. The switch is closed, and the circuit is complete. What is the direction of the current flow?
Correct A. From A to B to C
B. From C to B to A
C. From A to C to B
D. From B to A to C

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A diagram shows a graph of the relationship between the number of hours studied and the score on a test. The graph shows a strong positive correlation between the two variables. What type of relationship is this?
A. Inverse variation
Correct B. Direct variation
C. Inverse square variation
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian history because it marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic. Which of the following was a major consequence of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The emergence of the Action Group (AG) as a dominant party
Correct C. The collapse of the First Republic and the subsequent military coup
D. The introduction of a new constitution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A population of 1000 bacteria is growing at a rate of 20% per hour. If the population is measured every hour, what will be the population after 5 hours?
A. 1000
B. 2000
C. 4000
Correct D. 8000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will be the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 0
Correct B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The following table shows the population of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average rate of change of the population over this period?
A. 10
B. 20
Correct C. 30
D. 40

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The diagram below shows a graph of the function f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 1. What is the x-coordinate of the vertex of the parabola?
A. -1
Correct B. 0
C. 1
D. 2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following political processes?
A. Military rule
B. Civilian rule
Correct C. Constitutional conference
D. National Assembly

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
Correct B. African Union
C. Economic Community of West African States
D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The 'Nigerian factor' in the Biafran Civil War refers to the role of which of the following individuals?
Correct A. Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
B. Chukwuemeka Ezeife
C. Philip Emeagwali
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was initiated by which of the following individuals?
A. Akinwumi Adesina
B. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Correct C. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Ahmadu Bello

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The 'Abacha loot' refers to the funds stolen by which of the following individuals?
Correct A. Sani Abacha
B. Olusegun Obasanjo
C. Abdulsalami Abubakar
D. Umaru Musa Yar'Adua

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The 'Niger Delta Amnesty' was initiated by which of the following individuals?
A. Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Correct B. Goodluck Jonathan
C. Muhammadu Buhari
D. Olusegun Obasanjo

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The 'Boko Haram insurgency' in Nigeria began in which of the following years?
Correct A. 2009
B. 2010
C. 2011
D. 2012

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The 'Nigerian economy' is characterized by which of the following features?
A. High GDP growth rate
B. Low poverty rate
C. High unemployment rate
Correct D. High inflation rate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The 'Nigerian education system' is characterized by which of the following features?
A. High literacy rate
B. Low dropout rate
C. High teacher-pupil ratio
Correct D. Low funding

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The 'Nigerian healthcare system' is characterized by which of the following features?
A. High life expectancy
B. Low infant mortality rate
C. High doctor-patient ratio
Correct D. Low healthcare funding

Correct Answer: D

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