Practice Post UTME UNILORIN general studies 2020 Past Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is a fundamental right enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?

Correct A. Right to Life

B. Right to Freedom of Expression

C. Right to Education

D. Right to Fair Trial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian political system?

Correct A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria

B. To appoint the President and Vice President

C. To approve the national budget

D. To declare war

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Nigerian economy?

Correct A. It is a mixed economy

B. It is a command economy

C. It is a socialist economy

D. It is a capitalist economy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

What is the name of the first President of Nigeria after independence?

A. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct B. Tafawa Balewa

C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

D. Shehu Shagari

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

What is the primary source of energy for Nigeria?

A. Coal

Correct B. Oil

C. Gas

D. Hydroelectric power

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

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. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

In a normal distribution, what is the value of z-score that corresponds to the 95th percentile?

A. 1.645

Correct B. 1.96

C. 2.326

D. 2.576

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian government?

Correct A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria

B. To appoint the President and Vice President

C. To approve the budget of the Federal Government

D. To appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

A researcher wants to calculate the area under a curve using the trapezoidal rule. What is the formula for the trapezoidal rule?

Correct A. ( A = rac{h}{2} (f(x_0) + f(x_n)) )

B. ( A = rac{h}{2} (f(x_0) - f(x_n)) )

C. ( A = rac{h}{2} (f(x_0) + f(x_n) + f(x_1)) )

D. ( A = rac{h}{2} (f(x_0) - f(x_n) + f(x_1)) )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

What is the name of the economic system in which the government controls the means of production?

A. Capitalism

B. Socialism

Correct C. Communism

D. Fascism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is the legislative arm of government. What is the name of the upper house of the National Assembly?

Correct A. Senate

B. House of Representatives

C. National Assembly

D. Federal House

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Nigerian ecosystem. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on the ecosystem?

A. Increased biodiversity

B. Decreased water levels

Correct C. Increased desertification

D. Improved air quality

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 10% chance of generating a profit of ₦10,000 and a 90% chance of generating a profit of ₦5,000. What is the expected profit from the project?

A. ₦9,000

Correct B. ₦10,000

C. ₦11,000

D. ₦12,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

A circuit consists of a 12V battery, a 4Ω resistor, and a 2Ω resistor connected in series. What is the total resistance of the circuit?

A. 6Ω

Correct B. 8Ω

C. 10Ω

D. 12Ω

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 10% chance of generating a profit of ₦10,000 and a 90% chance of generating a profit of ₦5,000. What is the expected profit from the project?

A. ₦9,000

Correct B. ₦10,000

C. ₦11,000

D. ₦12,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

The 2023 general elections in Nigeria were characterized by a high level of violence and intimidation. Which of the following is a possible consequence of this violence?

A. Increased voter turnout

Correct B. Decreased voter turnout

C. Increased voter apathy

D. Increased voter intimidation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

A company's revenue is given by the equation ( R = 2x^2 + 5x - 3 ). If the company's revenue is 10,000, what is the value of x?

A. 4

Correct B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

A diagram of a simple electric circuit is shown below.

A. The circuit is open

Correct B. The circuit is closed

C. The circuit is short-circuited

D. The circuit is overloaded

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

The graph of a function is shown below.

Correct A. The function is increasing

B. The function is decreasing

C. The function is constant

D. The function is periodic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 - 5x + 3 ). If the company's profit is 10,000, what is the value of x?

A. 4

Correct B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following political processes?

A. Military Rule

Correct B. Constitutional Conference

C. National Assembly

D. Executive Decree

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

In a probability experiment, a fair six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability that the number rolled is greater than 4?

A. 1/2

B. 1/3

Correct C. 2/3

D. 1/6

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23

The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for photosynthesis?

A. Mitochondria

Correct B. Chloroplast

C. Nucleus

D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in which year?

Correct A. 1945

B. 1948

C. 1950

D. 1955

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will be the direction of the current flow?

Correct A. From the battery to the resistor

B. From the resistor to the battery

C. From the battery to the switch

D. From the switch to the battery

Correct Answer: A

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