POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of "Biafra" was first introduced by which of the following individuals?
Correct A. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Akanu Ibiam

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
Correct D. 10000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a titration setup. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. Burette
B. Beaker
C. Conical Flask
D. Measuring Cylinder

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The graph below shows the relationship between the number of people infected with COVID-19 and the number of days since the outbreak. What is the rate of change of the number of people infected with COVID-19?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
Correct D. 40

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. Identify the component labeled A.
Correct A. Resistor
B. Battery
C. Switch
D. Ammeter

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the context of Nigeria's economic development, what is the primary implication of the country's reliance on oil exports?
Correct A. Increased vulnerability to global price fluctuations
B. Improved trade balance
C. Enhanced economic diversification
D. Reduced dependence on foreign aid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 + 5x - 3 ), where ( x ) is the number of units sold. If the company sells 5 units, what is its profit?
A. 12
Correct B. 15
C. 18
D. 20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A researcher is studying the effect of temperature on the growth of a certain type of bacteria. The data collected is shown in the table below. What is the equation of the line of best fit?
Correct A. y = 2x + 1
B. y = 3x - 2
C. y = 4x + 3
D. y = 5x - 1

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A company is considering two investment options. Option A has a 20% chance of returning 10% and a 80% chance of returning 5%. Option B has a 50% chance of returning 15% and a 50% chance of returning 0%. Which option has a higher expected return?
Correct A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of a certain type of plant. The data collected is shown in the table below. What is the pH value at which the plant grows the fastest?
A. pH 5
B. pH 6
Correct C. pH 7
D. pH 8

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The Oyo Empire was a major power in the pre-colonial Yoruba Kingdoms. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to its decline?
A. The rise of the Dahomey Empire
B. The influence of the Portuguese
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
Correct D. The impact of the slave trade

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. What does it refer to?
A. The interconnectedness of all things
Correct B. The importance of community and social bonds
C. The value of individualism and self-reliance
D. The role of fate and destiny

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory in scientific inquiry?
A. A hypothesis is a well-supported explanation, while a theory is a testable prediction
Correct B. A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-supported explanation
C. A hypothesis is a generalization, while a theory is a specific explanation
D. A hypothesis is a specific explanation, while a theory is a generalization

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African culture. What does it refer to?
Correct A. The importance of learning from the past
B. The value of individualism and self-reliance
C. The role of fate and destiny
D. The interconnectedness of all things

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Ooni of Ife is a prominent monarch in the Yoruba Kingdoms. What is his primary role?
A. To serve as the head of state and government
Correct B. To serve as the spiritual leader of the Yoruba people
C. To serve as the chief justice and head of the judiciary
D. To serve as the commander-in-chief of the military

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. What does it refer to?
A. The interconnectedness of all things
Correct B. The importance of community and social bonds
C. The value of individualism and self-reliance
D. The role of fate and destiny

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The Oyo Empire was a major power in the pre-colonial Yoruba Kingdoms. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to its decline?
A. The rise of the Dahomey Empire
B. The influence of the Portuguese
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
Correct D. The impact of the slave trade

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African culture. What does it refer to?
Correct A. The importance of learning from the past
B. The value of individualism and self-reliance
C. The role of fate and destiny
D. The interconnectedness of all things

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The Ooni of Ife is a prominent monarch in the Yoruba Kingdoms. What is his primary role?
A. To serve as the head of state and government
Correct B. To serve as the spiritual leader of the Yoruba people
C. To serve as the chief justice and head of the judiciary
D. To serve as the commander-in-chief of the military

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat 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 22
The concept of 'Urhobo' in Nigerian history refers to a pre-colonial administrative system in which the Urhobo people were organized into
A. city-states
B. kingdoms
Correct C. chiefdoms
D. clans

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The 1999 Nigerian Constitution is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'Sardauna' in Nigerian history refers to a title given to the Sultan of Sokoto
A. true
Correct B. false
C. sometimes
D. never

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The 1963 Nigerian Constitutional Conference was held in
Correct A. Lagos
B. Ibadan
C. Kaduna
D. Enugu

Correct Answer: A

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