POST UTME OSUSTECH 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 960 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 10 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 14 hours
D. 16 hours
Question 2
Solve the inequality ( 2x - 5 > 3 ).
A. ( x > 4 )
B. ( x < 4 )
C. ( x geq 4 )
D. ( x leq 4 )
Question 3
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 is a quantity that can be measured, while a scalar is a quantity that cannot be measured
D. A vector is a quantity that is measured in units of length, while a scalar is a quantity that is measured in units of time
Question 4
Which of the following is a major consequence of the 1966 Nigerian coup?
A. Establishment of a military government
B. Creation of the Republic of Biafra
C. Introduction of a new constitution
D. Economic sanctions from the international community
Question 5
What is the purpose of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
A. To reduce poverty and hunger in developing countries
B. To promote economic growth and development in developing countries
C. To improve healthcare and education in developing countries
D. To reduce inequality and promote social justice in developing countries
Question 6
A company is considering investing in a new project that involves the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable energy sources?
A. Renewable energy sources are cheaper than fossil fuels
B. Renewable energy sources are more reliable than fossil fuels
C. Renewable energy sources reduce greenhouse gas emissions
D. Renewable energy sources are more labor-intensive than fossil fuels
Question 7
A researcher is conducting a study on the effects of social media on mental health in Nigeria. Which of the following is a potential confounding variable in the study?
A. The amount of time spent on social media
B. The type of social media platform used
C. The individual's socioeconomic status
D. The individual's age
Question 8
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 3 )
Question 9
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, guarantees the right to freedom of expression. Which of the following is a limitation on this right?
A. Restrictions on the right to freedom of expression may be imposed by law.
B. The right to freedom of expression does not include the right to incite violence.
C. The right to freedom of expression may be restricted in times of war or public emergency.
D. The right to freedom of expression is not applicable to the press.
Question 10
A company wants to create a mobile app that can detect and prevent cyber attacks. Which of the following programming languages would be most appropriate?
A. Python
B. Java
C. C++
D. JavaScript
Question 11
The Nigerian government has implemented policies to promote the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a limitation of using wind energy?
A. Wind energy is a non-renewable source of energy.
B. Wind energy can be used to generate electricity.
C. Wind energy is a clean source of energy.
D. Wind energy is not suitable for urban areas.
Question 12
A researcher wants to determine the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate?
A. Regression Analysis
B. ANOVA
C. Hypothesis Testing
D. Correlation Coefficient
Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 14
A researcher wants to determine the effect of climate change on the migration patterns of a species. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate?
A. Regression Analysis
B. Time Series Analysis
C. Hypothesis Testing
D. Correlation Coefficient
Question 15
A company is considering investing in a new project that involves the use of artificial intelligence. Which of the following is a potential risk associated with the use of artificial intelligence?
A. The risk of job displacement
B. The risk of data breaches
C. The risk of system failure
D. The risk of increased productivity

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