POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
Correct A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of Nigeria
B. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
C. To approve the appointment of the President and the Vice President
D. To represent the interests of the 774 local government areas of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company has a profit of ₦1,500,000 and a total revenue of ₦3,000,000. What is the company's profit margin?
A. 50%
Correct B. 40%
C. 30%
D. 25%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate the cell's pH

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple harmonic oscillator. What is the equation of motion for this oscillator?
A. ( x(t) = A sin(omega t + phi) )
Correct B. ( x(t) = A cos(omega t + phi) )
C. ( x(t) = A an(omega t + phi) )
D. ( x(t) = A sec(omega t + phi) )

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio's Jihad in Hausaland is best described as a form of:
A. A form of resistance against the Fulani Empire
B. A form of expansion of the Fulani Empire
Correct C. A form of unification of the Hausa states
D. A form of rebellion against the Hausa monarchs

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The use of the term 'Jihad' in the context of Uthman dan Fodio's movement is best described as:
A. A call to arms against the Hausa states
B. A call to arms against the Fulani Empire
Correct C. A call to spiritual purification and reform
D. A call to political unification of the Hausa states

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The concept of 'Wahhabism' as it relates to Uthman dan Fodio's movement is best described as:
A. A form of Islamic reform that emphasizes the importance of the Five Pillars
B. A form of Islamic reform that emphasizes the importance of the Six Articles
Correct C. A form of Islamic reform that emphasizes the importance of the Quran and the Hadith
D. A form of Islamic reform that emphasizes the importance of the Shariah law

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The use of the term 'Fulani Empire' in the context of Uthman dan Fodio's movement is best described as:
A. A reference to the Hausa states
Correct B. A reference to the Fulani people
C. A reference to the Islamic reform movement
D. A reference to the political unification of the Hausa states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The concept of 'Jihad' in the context of Uthman dan Fodio's movement is best described as a form of:
A. A form of resistance against the Hausa states
B. A form of expansion of the Fulani Empire
Correct C. A form of unification of the Hausa states
D. A form of rebellion against the Hausa monarchs

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
Correct A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of the Federation
B. To represent the interests of the 774 local governments of the Federation
C. To represent the interests of the three geo-political zones of the Federation
D. To represent the interests of the six geo-political zones of the Federation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. What is the primary objective of ECOWAS?
Correct A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To promote political integration among its member states
C. To promote cultural integration among its member states
D. To promote social integration among its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945 with the aim of promoting peace and security among its member states. What is the primary function of the UN Security Council?
A. To promote economic development among its member states
B. To promote political integration among its member states
Correct C. To maintain international peace and security
D. To promote social integration among its member states

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is a parastatal organization that was established in 1977 with the aim of promoting the development of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NNPC?
Correct A. To promote the development of the petroleum industry in Nigeria
B. To promote the development of the agricultural industry in Nigeria
C. To promote the development of the manufacturing industry in Nigeria
D. To promote the development of the service industry in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is a parastatal organization that was established in 1993 with the aim of promoting the collection of taxes in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the FIRS?
Correct A. To promote the collection of taxes in Nigeria
B. To promote the collection of customs duties in Nigeria
C. To promote the collection of excise duties in Nigeria
D. To promote the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
Which of the following Nigerian leaders played a key role in the country's transition to democracy in 1999?
Correct A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Abdulsalami Abubakar
C. Ernest Shonekan
D. Sani Abacha

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
What is the name of the Nigerian state with the highest population?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Kaduna
D. Oyo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
What is the name of the Nigerian river that flows through the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Osun River
D. Ogun River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
What is the name of the Nigerian city that is home to the University of Ibadan?
Correct A. Ibadan
B. Lagos
C. Abuja
D. Kano

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
What is the name of the Nigerian president who served from 1999 to 2007?
Correct A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Abdulsalami Abubakar
C. Ernest Shonekan
D. Sani Abacha

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Drought and famine
C. Invasion by neighboring tribes
Correct D. Internal power struggles

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
Solve for x in the equation ( rac{2x}{x-1} + rac{3x}{x+1} = 5 )
Correct A. ( x = 2 )
B. ( x = -1 )
C. ( x = 1 )
D. ( x = 3 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell signaling
Correct C. Energy production
D. Cell division

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
What is the main theme of the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe?
A. The struggle for independence
Correct B. The impact of colonialism
C. The role of women in society
D. The importance of tradition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
Solve the inequality ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 > 0 )
Correct A. ( x < -1 ) or ( x > rac{3}{2} )
B. ( x < -1 ) or ( x < rac{3}{2} )
C. ( x > -1 ) or ( x > rac{3}{2} )
D. ( x < -1 ) or ( x < rac{3}{2} )

Correct Answer: A

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