POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted several resolutions on the rights of indigenous peoples. Which of the following is NOT one of the rights recognized by the UN?
A. The right to self-determination
B. The right to participate in decision-making
C. The right to be free from forced assimilation
Correct D. The right to own private property

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A company has a profit of ₦1,500,000. If it pays a tax of 25% on its profit, how much will it pay in taxes?
A. ₦375,000
Correct B. ₦375,000.00
C. ₦375,000.00
D. ₦375,000.00

Correct Answer: B

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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 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 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell.
A. The cell wall is made of cellulose
B. The cell membrane is semi-permeable
Correct C. The nucleus contains the genetic material
D. The cytoplasm is the site of protein synthesis

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple circuit.
A. The circuit is a series circuit
B. The circuit is a parallel circuit
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits
Correct D. The circuit is a simple circuit with a single component

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
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 National Assembly?
Correct A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
B. To oversee the implementation of government policies
C. To serve as a check on the executive branch of government
D. To represent the interests of the states in the federal government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the vegetation patterns in the savannas of Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on the vegetation?
A. Increased vegetation density
Correct B. Shifts in species composition
C. Decreased vegetation cover
D. No change in vegetation patterns

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the philosophy of Nelson Mandela. What does 'ubuntu' mean?
Correct A. I am because we are
B. We are because I am
C. I am because I am strong
D. We are because we are weak

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Human Rights Commission. What is the primary function of the National Human Rights Commission?
A. To investigate complaints of human rights abuses
Correct B. To promote and protect human rights in Nigeria
C. To provide legal aid to victims of human rights abuses
D. To serve as a check on the executive branch of government

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A researcher is studying the effects of deforestation on the water cycle in Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of deforestation on the water cycle?
A. Increased evaporation rates
Correct B. Decreased precipitation rates
C. Increased runoff rates
D. No change in the water cycle

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The 2023 general elections in Nigeria were characterized by low voter turnout. What could be the possible reason for this?
A. Lack of awareness about the importance of voting
B. Fear of violence and insecurity
Correct C. Disillusionment with the political process
D. Lack of trust in the electoral process

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
A company has a profit of 100,000 and a total of 10,000 shares outstanding. If the company declares a dividend of 0.50 per share, what is the dividend yield?
Correct A. 0.05
B. 0.1
C. 0.15
D. 0.2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A diagram shows a simple harmonic motion with a period of 2 seconds. If the amplitude of the motion is 5 meters, what is the maximum velocity?
A. 10
Correct B. 20
C. 30
D. 40

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A firm has a production function given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the firm has 100 units of labor and 200 units of capital, what is the output?
A. 100
B. 200
Correct C. 300
D. 400

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A country has a GDP of 100 billion and a population of 50 million. If the country has a per capita income of 2000, what is the GDP per capita?
A. 1000
Correct B. 2000
C. 3000
D. 4000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'Urhobo' in Urhobo culture refers to the idea of a person's spiritual identity being tied to their ancestral land. What is the term for this concept in Yoruba culture?
A. Igbo
Correct B. Yoruba
C. Igala
D. Edo

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. If the population of the bird species is modeled by the equation ( P(t) = rac{1000}{1 + 10e^{-0.5t}} ), what is the rate of change of the population at time t = 5?
A. 50
B. 75
Correct C. 100
D. 125

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what is the direction of the current flow in the circuit?
Correct A. From A to B
B. From B to A
C. From C to A
D. From A to C

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy refers to the idea that a person's identity is tied to their community. What is the term for this concept in Western philosophy?
Correct A. Social Contract
B. Utilitarianism
C. Kantianism
D. Existentialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a potential return on investment (ROI) of 15%. If the company's cost of capital is 10%, what is the net present value (NPV) of the project?
A. ₦1000
B. ₦500
Correct C. ₦0
D. ₦-500

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria guarantees the right to freedom of expression. Which of the following is a limitation to this right?
A. Freedom of the press
B. Right to peaceful assembly
C. Right to freedom of association
Correct D. Limitation on the right to freedom of expression

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a feature of which type of government?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria guarantees the right to equality before the law. Which of the following is a provision that ensures this right?
Correct A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17

Correct Answer: A

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