POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through plants?
A. Transpiration
B. Evaporation
C. Condensation
D. Infiltration
Question 3
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of respondents believed that the country's economy was improving. However, 40% of respondents also believed that the country's economy was getting worse. What can be concluded from this data?
A. The majority of Nigerians believe that the economy is improving.
B. The majority of Nigerians believe that the economy is getting worse.
C. The data is inconsistent and cannot be relied upon.
D. The data suggests that the economy is stable.
Question 4
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the car travels for 6 hours, how many kilometers will it have traveled?
A. 400 km
B. 500 km
C. 600 km
D. 700 km
Question 5
In the context of Basic Science and Environment, what is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 6
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell signaling
C. Energy production
D. Cell division
Question 7
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the significance of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. It led to the formation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates.
B. It resulted in the creation of the Colony and Protectorate of Lagos.
C. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Nigeria.
D. It led to the establishment of the Nigerian National Assembly.
Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Socialism
D. Capitalism
Question 9
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 10
Solve for x in the equation (x^2 + 4x - 5 = 0).
A. x = 1
B. x = -1
C. x = 2
D. x = -2
Question 11
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 10% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦10
B. ₦5
C. ₦0
D. ₦-5
Question 12
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 13
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
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 concept of 'ecosystem services' is related to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate Change
B. Biodiversity Loss
C. Water Pollution
D. Soil Erosion

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