POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the novel "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
Correct A. The title represents the breakdown of traditional Igbo society.
B. The title symbolizes the struggle between traditional and Western values.
C. The title refers to the protagonist's personal struggles.
D. The title is a metaphor for the chaos that ensues after a war.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A. To promote economic growth and development in member countries.
B. To provide emergency loans to countries facing economic difficulties.
C. To regulate international trade and commerce.
Correct D. To promote financial stability and exchange rate coordination.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
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. 12 hours
Correct B. 10 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 6 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
In the diagram below, what is the value of x?
A. 3
B. 4
Correct C. 5
D. 6

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
What is the main theme of the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus?
Correct A. The struggle for freedom and democracy.
B. The importance of cultural diversity.
C. The power of love and compassion.
D. The need for social justice.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Assembly?
Correct A. To make laws for the country
B. To appoint the President
C. To approve the budget
D. To appoint the Vice President

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government with three tiers of government. What are the three tiers of government?
Correct A. Federal, State, and Local Government
B. Federal, State, and Regional Government
C. Federal, State, and Municipal Government
D. Federal, State, and County Government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is responsible for the exploration and production of oil and gas in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NNPC?
Correct A. To explore and produce oil and gas
B. To refine and distribute petroleum products
C. To regulate the oil and gas industry
D. To provide petroleum products to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government with three tiers of government. What are the three tiers of government?
Correct A. Federal, State, and Local Government
B. Federal, State, and Regional Government
C. Federal, State, and Municipal Government
D. Federal, State, and County Government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Nigerian economy is primarily driven by the service sector. What is the primary function of the service sector?
Correct A. To provide goods and services to the public
B. To generate revenue for the government
C. To create employment opportunities
D. To stimulate economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Nigerian National Assembly has the power to approve the budget of the federal government. What is the primary function of the budget?
Correct A. To allocate resources to different sectors of the economy
B. To generate revenue for the government
C. To stimulate economic growth
D. To create employment opportunities

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Nigerian economy is primarily driven by the oil and gas sector. What is the primary function of the oil and gas sector?
Correct A. To generate revenue for the government
B. To create employment opportunities
C. To stimulate economic growth
D. To provide goods and services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The Nigerian National Assembly has the power to approve the appointment of the President. What is the primary function of the President?
Correct A. To serve as the head of state and government
B. To appoint the Vice President
C. To approve the budget
D. To make laws for the country

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Nigerian economy is primarily driven by the agricultural sector. What is the primary function of the agricultural sector?
Correct A. To provide goods and services to the public
B. To generate revenue for the government
C. To create employment opportunities
D. To stimulate economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Separation of Powers
B. Federal Character Principle
C. Rule of Law
D. Principle of Federalism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The 2013 World Bank report on the Ease of Doing Business ranked Nigeria as _______ in the world.
A. 1st
B. 10th
C. 50th
Correct D. 100th

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the _______ report.
Correct A. Brundtland Report
B. Rio Declaration
C. Paris Agreement
D. Kyoto Protocol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The _______ is a type of economic system where the means of production are owned and controlled by the state.
A. Capitalist
B. Socialist
Correct C. Communist
D. Fascist

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Nigerian terrain. Which of the following is a characteristic of the terrain shown?
A. A mountainous terrain
Correct B. A plain terrain
C. A hilly terrain
D. A coastal terrain

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The graph below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity demanded. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. -2
B. -1
Correct C. 1
D. 2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. How long does the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a simple electric circuit. What is the function of the resistor?
A. To reduce the voltage
B. To increase the current
Correct C. To reduce the current
D. To increase the voltage

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The graph below shows the relationship between the temperature and the pressure of a gas. What is the slope of the isotherm?
Correct A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Correct Answer: A

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