POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000
Question 2
The 1963 Republican Convention in the United States was notable for which of the following events?
A. The nomination of Barry Goldwater
B. The nomination of Richard Nixon
C. The nomination of Nelson Rockefeller
D. The nomination of George Romney
Question 3
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the use of which of the following literary devices in Nigerian literature?
A. Imagery
B. Symbolism
C. Alliteration
D. Stream-of-Consciousness
Question 4
The concept of 'carbon footprint' is related to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate Change
B. Deforestation
C. Pollution
D. Biodiversity Loss
Question 5
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 6
A map of Nigeria is shown below. What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Lagos?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Osun River
D. Lagos Lagoon
Question 7
What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Osmosis
Question 8
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerian students studying abroad. What was the primary reason for this increase?
A. The Nigerian government increased funding for scholarships.
B. The number of universities in Nigeria increased, making it easier for students to study at home.
C. The Nigerian economy experienced a period of rapid growth, allowing more students to afford studying abroad.
D. The British government increased the number of scholarships available to Nigerian students.
Question 9
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 10
The concept of 'ecological footprint' is related to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate Change
B. Biodiversity Loss
C. Water Pollution
D. Soil Erosion
Question 11
A map of Nigeria is shown below. What is the name of the city that is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan
Question 12
The 1994 Genocide in Rwanda was notable for which of the following events?
A. The assassination of President Habyarimana
B. The formation of the Rwandan Patriotic Front
C. The massacre of Tutsis in Kigali
D. The establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Question 13
The concept of 'sustainable agriculture' is related to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate Change
B. Soil Erosion
C. Water Pollution
D. Biodiversity Loss
Question 14
Which of the following is a major factor in the decline of the Nok civilization?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Over-reliance on agriculture
C. Invasion by neighboring tribes
D. Drought and famine
Question 15
The 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro was notable for which of the following events?
A. The adoption of the Rio Declaration
B. The signing of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
C. The adoption of Agenda 21
D. The establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme

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