POST UTME OSUSTECH 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a plant. Which stage is responsible for the production of seeds?
A. Germination
B. Photosynthesis
C. Pollination
Correct D. Seed Production

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
Correct A. 2
B. 4
C. 10
D. 20

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. If the current through the circuit is 2A, what is the voltage across the resistor?
A. 4V
Correct B. 6V
C. 8V
D. 10V

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The table below shows the population of a city over a period of 5 years. What is the average rate of increase in population per year?
A. 10%
B. 15%
Correct C. 20%
D. 25%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-coordinate of the vertex?
A. -2
B. -1
Correct C. 0
D. 1

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The concept of 'Urhobo' in Urhobo culture refers to the idea of a person's spiritual essence or soul. What is the term for the Urhobo concept of the afterlife?
Correct A. Oro
B. Urhobo
C. Oroki
D. Urhobokpe

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on the grove's ecosystem?
A. Increased biodiversity
B. Decreased water levels
Correct C. Loss of sacred grove's unique plant species
D. Increased Osun Osogbo festival attendance

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A student is trying to solve the equation ( x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0 ). What is the product of the roots of the equation?
Correct A. -6
B. -5
C. 6
D. 5

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A researcher is studying the effects of oil spills on the Niger Delta ecosystem. Which of the following is a likely consequence of oil spills on the ecosystem?
A. Increased biodiversity
B. Decreased water levels
Correct C. Loss of unique plant species
D. Increased oil production

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A student is trying to solve the inequality ( 2x - 5 > 3 ). What is the solution to the inequality?
Correct A. x > 4
B. x < 4
C. x > 2
D. x < 2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The National Assembly is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Which of the following is a power of the Senate?
A. To approve the President's nomination of federal judges
B. To approve the President's nomination of ambassadors
C. To approve the President's nomination of cabinet members
Correct D. To approve the President's nomination of Supreme Court justices

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Niger Delta. Which of the following is a likely consequence of rising sea levels?
Correct A. Increased flooding in the region
B. Decreased salinity in the waterways
C. Increased biodiversity in the mangrove forests
D. Decreased water levels in the rivers

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. Which of the following is a factor that the company should consider when evaluating the project's feasibility?
A. The project's potential impact on the environment
B. The project's potential impact on the local community
Correct C. The project's potential impact on the national economy
D. The project's potential impact on the company's profits

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A student is trying to solve the equation ( x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0 ). Which of the following is the correct solution?
Correct A. ( x = -2 )
B. ( x = -1 )
C. ( x = 1 )
D. ( x = 2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. Which of the following is a factor that the company should consider when evaluating the project's feasibility?
A. The project's potential impact on the environment
B. The project's potential impact on the local community
Correct C. The project's potential impact on the national economy
D. The project's potential impact on the company's profits

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of the government of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of the government of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of the government of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of the government of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of the government of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 to promote economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of ECOWAS?
A. Promote regional peace and stability
B. Facilitate the free movement of people and goods
Correct C. Establish a single currency for all member states
D. Develop a common defense policy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of Nelson Mandela. What does 'ubuntu' roughly translate to in English?
A. Humanity
B. Compassion
C. Humility
Correct D. Selflessness

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was a period of rapid agricultural development in the 1960s and 1970s. Which of the following crops was NOT a major focus of the Green Revolution?
A. Maize
B. Rice
C. Cassava
Correct D. Potatoes

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The concept of 'sankofa' is central to the philosophy of African culture. What does 'sankofa' roughly translate to in English?
A. Look back
B. Move forward
Correct C. Learn from the past
D. Forget the past

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The 'New Partnership for Africa's Development' (NEPAD) is a comprehensive development framework for Africa. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of NEPAD?
A. Promote economic growth and development
B. Improve governance and accountability
Correct C. Establish a single currency for all African countries
D. Enhance regional peace and stability

Correct Answer: C

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