POST UTME UNILAG 2019 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. Delegated Legislation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Executive Overreach
B. Legislative Overreach
C. Judicial Overreach
Correct D. Executive-Legislative Overreach

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of which of the following types of local government councils?
A. Urban and Rural Councils
Correct B. Local Area Councils
C. Area Councils
D. Town Area Councils

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing which of the following?
A. Executive Overreach
B. Legislative Overreach
C. Judicial Overreach
Correct D. Executive-Legislative Overreach

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of which of the following types of states?
Correct A. Federal States
B. State of Origin
C. State of Residence
D. State of Affiliation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian political history. Which of the following was a major outcome of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The emergence of Nnamdi Azikiwe as the leader of the NCNC
C. The creation of the United National Party (UNP)
Correct D. The adoption of a federal constitution for Nigeria

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is a likely consequence of increased sea levels in the area?
A. Increased flooding in the region
B. Loss of biodiversity in the mangrove forests
Correct C. Displacement of local communities
D. Increased agricultural productivity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. Which of the following factors should be taken into account when evaluating the project's feasibility?
A. The company's financial resources
B. The project's potential impact on the environment
C. The availability of skilled labor in the region
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
A researcher is studying the effects of corruption on economic development in Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of corruption in the country?
A. Increased foreign investment
B. Reduced poverty rates
Correct C. Decreased economic growth
D. Increased inequality

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A company is considering outsourcing its operations to a third-party provider in Nigeria. Which of the following is a key consideration when evaluating the potential risks and benefits of outsourcing?
A. The potential impact on employment levels in the region
B. The company's ability to maintain control over the outsourced operations
C. The potential risks associated with data security
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?
Correct A. Internal conflicts and external pressures
B. Economic decline and environmental factors
C. Religious conflicts and succession crises
D. External invasions and colonialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the human brain?
A. Regulation of body temperature
B. Control of hunger and thirst
C. Regulation of emotions and mood
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
In the context of Basic ICT and Digital Literacy, what is the primary advantage of using cloud computing?
A. Increased storage capacity
B. Improved data security
Correct C. Enhanced collaboration and accessibility
D. Reduced software costs

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
What is the primary difference between a vector and a scalar in physics?
Correct A. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction
C. A vector is a quantity with no direction, while a scalar is a quantity with direction
D. A vector is a quantity with no magnitude, while a scalar is a quantity with magnitude

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
In the context of Logic and Critical Thinking, what is the primary rule of inference in propositional logic?
Correct A. Modus ponens
B. Modus tollens
C. Hypothetical syllogism
D. Disjunctive syllogism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
Correct B. National Conference
C. Constitutional Amendment
D. State of Emergency

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
In a right-angled triangle, the length of the hypotenuse is 10cm and one of the other sides is 6cm. What is the length of the other side?
A. 8
Correct B. 9
C. 12
D. 15

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the solution
B. To mix the solution with the analyte
C. To filter the solution
D. To store the solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A company has a profit of 100,000 and a loss of 50,000 in two consecutive years. What is the overall profit of the company?
A. 50000
Correct B. 75000
C. 100000
D. 125000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a circuit setup. What is the purpose of the resistor?
Correct A. To reduce the voltage
B. To increase the current
C. To measure the resistance
D. To store the energy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate in the Nigerian legislative system?
A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of the federation
B. To oversee the implementation of the federal budget
C. To exercise the power of the purse over the executive arm of government
Correct D. To serve as the upper chamber of the National Assembly

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
A researcher is conducting an experiment to determine the effect of pH on the growth of E. coli bacteria. The researcher uses a spectrophotometer to measure the absorbance of light by the bacteria at different pH levels. What is the primary purpose of using a spectrophotometer in this experiment?
Correct A. To measure the absorbance of light by the bacteria
B. To determine the pH of the solution
C. To count the number of bacteria in the solution
D. To measure the temperature of the solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a net present value (NPV) of ₦1,500,000. The company's cost of capital is 10% per annum. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 12%
Correct B. 15%
C. 18%
D. 20%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A researcher is conducting a survey to determine the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. The researcher collects data on the amount of fertilizer used and the corresponding yield of the crop. What type of graph would be most appropriate for displaying the relationship between these two variables?
A. Bar chart
B. Pie chart
Correct C. Scatter plot
D. Histogram

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a payback period of 5 years. The company's cost of capital is 10% per annum. What is the net present value (NPV) of the project?
A. ₦1,000,000
Correct B. ₦1,500,000
C. ₦2,000,000
D. ₦2,500,000

Correct Answer: B

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