POST UTME UI 2017 General Studies | Objective

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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, lasted for how many years?
A. 2 years
Correct B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The concept of 'One Nigeria' was first introduced by which of the following individuals?
Correct A. Herbert Macaulay
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Hussein Obasogie

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following individuals?
Correct A. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi
D. General Yakubu Gowon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
Which of the following Nigerian leaders is credited with the introduction of the Green Revolution in Nigeria?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Tafawa Balewa
Correct C. Shehu Shagari
D. Olusegun Obasanjo

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
Correct B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A researcher wants to determine the concentration of a solution. She measures the absorbance of the solution at 540 nm and obtains a value of 0.5. If the Beer-Lambert law is applicable, what is the concentration of the solution?
A. 0.1 M
Correct B. 0.5 M
C. 1.0 M
D. 5.0 M

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A company has two factories, A and B. Factory A produces 300 units of a product per day, while factory B produces 200 units per day. If the company wants to produce a total of 500 units per day, how many days will it take to produce 1500 units?
A. 2 days
B. 3 days
Correct C. 4 days
D. 5 days

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h. On the return trip, the car travels at an average speed of 40 km/h. What is the average speed of the car for the entire trip?
A. 45 km/h
Correct B. 50 km/h
C. 55 km/h
D. 60 km/h

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Hausa people of northern Nigeria have a rich cultural heritage. Which of the following is a traditional Hausa occupation?
Correct A. Blacksmithing
B. Weaving
C. Pottery
D. Carpentry

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A man is standing at a height of 10 meters above the ground. He throws a ball upwards with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. What is the maximum height reached by the ball?
A. 5
Correct B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A computer system has a clock speed of 2.5 GHz. If the system is running 5 processes simultaneously, what is the total number of clock cycles per second?
A. 12.5
Correct B. 25
C. 50
D. 100

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current flowing through the circuit when the switch is closed?
A. 0
Correct B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A company has a profit of ₦100,000 and a loss of ₦50,000. What is the net profit?
A. ₦50000
Correct B. ₦75000
C. ₦100000
D. ₦125000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
Correct A. Crude oil
B. Natural gas
C. Timber
D. Minerals

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The United Nations has a total of how many member states?
A. 193
Correct B. 195
C. 197
D. 199

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The OPEC countries are primarily located in which of the following regions?
Correct A. Africa
B. Asia
C. Europe
D. South America

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The concept of probability is used to describe the likelihood of an event occurring. What is the probability of an event that is certain to occur?
A. 0
Correct B. 1
C. 0.5
D. 0.25

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. What is the function of the cell wall?
Correct A. To provide support to the cell
B. To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell
C. To synthesize proteins
D. To store genetic information

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Decree
Correct B. National Constitutional Conference
C. Constitutional Amendment
D. Military Coup

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Correct A. To promote economic integration among West African countries
B. To provide military assistance to member states
C. To promote cultural exchange among West African countries
D. To provide economic assistance to non-member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
Correct B. Zulu
C. Igbo
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
Correct A. To reduce poverty and hunger in developing countries
B. To promote economic growth and development in developing countries
C. To improve healthcare and education in developing countries
D. To reduce inequality and promote social justice in developing countries

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
Correct B. Zulu
C. Igbo
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: B

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