POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Separatism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the works of which of the following Nigerian writers?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
Correct C. Ben Okri
D. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions. The policy aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources by 20% by 2030. However, some critics argue that this policy will lead to job losses in the fossil fuel industry. Which of the following is a potential consequence of this policy?
A. Increased use of renewable energy sources
Correct B. Job losses in the fossil fuel industry
C. Reduced carbon emissions
D. Increased energy costs for consumers

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A company is considering two different investment options. Option A has a 10% chance of returning 100% profit and a 90% chance of returning 0% profit. Option B has a 20% chance of returning 50% profit and an 80% chance of returning 0% profit. 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 5
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Nigerian economy. She collects data on the average temperature and GDP of Nigeria from 2000 to 2020. Which type of graph would be most suitable for displaying this data?
Correct A. Line graph
B. Bar chart
C. Scatter plot
D. Pie chart

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
A company is considering a new marketing strategy that involves social media advertising. The company has a budget of ₦1,000,000 and wants to reach a minimum of 100,000 people. Which of the following is a potential benefit of this strategy?
Correct A. Increased brand awareness
B. Improved customer engagement
C. Increased sales
D. Reduced marketing costs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the effects of air pollution on human health. She collects data on the concentration of particulate matter (PM2.5) and the number of hospital admissions in Lagos from 2010 to 2020. Which type of graph would be most suitable for displaying this data?
Correct A. Scatter plot
B. Bar chart
C. Line graph
D. Pie chart

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A company is considering a new investment opportunity that involves a 10% chance of returning 100% profit and a 90% chance of returning 0% profit. Which of the following is a potential risk of this investment?
A. High expected return
B. Low risk
Correct C. High risk
D. Low expected return

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Decree
Correct B. National Constitutional Conference
C. Constitutional Review Committee
D. Constitutional Drafting Committee

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A researcher wants to investigate the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of maize in a particular region. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for this study?
Correct A. Regression Analysis
B. Correlation Analysis
C. Time Series Analysis
D. Factor Analysis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. If the circuit is connected to a 6V battery, what will be the reading on the ammeter?
A. 2A
B. 4A
Correct C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The diagram below shows a simple titration setup. If 25cm³ of 0.1M NaOH is required to neutralize 20cm³ of HCl, what is the concentration of the HCl solution?
A. 0.05M
Correct B. 0.1M
C. 0.2M
D. 0.5M

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A diagram of a simple optical instrument is shown below. If the instrument is used to measure the distance between two objects, what is the unit of measurement?
A. metres
Correct B. centimetres
C. millimetres
D. kilometres

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A researcher wants to investigate the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of maize in a particular region. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for this study?
Correct A. Regression Analysis
B. Correlation Analysis
C. Time Series Analysis
D. Factor Analysis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. If the circuit is connected to a 6V battery, what will be the reading on the ammeter?
A. 2A
B. 4A
Correct C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a simple titration setup. If 25cm³ of 0.1M NaOH is required to neutralize 20cm³ of HCl, what is the concentration of the HCl solution?
A. 0.05M
B. 0.1M
C. 0.2M
D. 0.5M

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 17
The concept of 'Ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of Ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual rights
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the character Okonkwo's anger and aggression?
A. It represents his strength and masculinity
Correct B. It symbolizes his struggle with cultural identity
C. It reflects his fear of change and tradition
D. It demonstrates his love for his family

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The concept of 'Jollof Rice' in West African cuisine refers to a dish made with rice, tomatoes, and spices. What is the significance of Jollof Rice in Nigerian culture?
A. It represents the country's colonial past
Correct B. It symbolizes the country's cultural diversity
C. It reflects the country's economic struggles
D. It demonstrates the country's love for food

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The concept of 'Sankofa' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of learning from the past. Which of the following best describes the core idea of Sankofa?
Correct A. Looking back to move forward
B. Learning from the past to improve the present
C. Embracing tradition to reject modernity
D. Focusing on the future to ignore the past

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'Ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of Ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual rights
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentary System

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Correct A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To provide a common currency for its member states
C. To promote political unity among its member states
D. To provide military protection for its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The United Nations (UN) has which of the following as its primary objective?
A. To promote economic development among its member states
Correct B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To promote human rights among its member states
D. To provide humanitarian aid to its member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has which of the following as its primary objective?
A. To promote economic development among its member states
B. To maintain international peace and security
Correct C. To stabilize the global oil market
D. To provide humanitarian aid to its member states

Correct Answer: C

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