POST UTME UNIOSUN 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. What is the primary implication of this concept for individual identity?
A. Individual identity is subsumed by the collective
Correct B. Individual identity is enhanced by the collective
C. Individual identity is independent of the collective
D. Individual identity is diminished by the collective

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the primary mechanism by which the ozone layer is depleted?
Correct A. Photodissociation of chlorine
B. Reaction with nitrogen oxides
C. Reaction with bromine
D. Reaction with iodine

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5. If the firm's labor and capital inputs are increased by 20% and 15% respectively, what is the resulting change in output?
A. 10% increase
Correct B. 15% increase
C. 20% increase
D. 25% increase

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A random variable X has a probability density function given by f(x) = 2x for 0 < x < 1. What is the expected value of X?
A. 0.25
Correct B. 0.5
C. 0.75
D. 1

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. What is the primary benefit of this policy?
Correct A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy security
C. Improved air quality
D. Enhanced economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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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. Which of the following is a power of the Senate?
A. To approve or reject presidential appointments
B. To approve or reject presidential appointments and to approve or reject the budget of the federal government
Correct C. To approve or reject presidential appointments and to approve or reject the budget of the federal government and to declare war
D. To approve or reject presidential appointments and to approve or reject the budget of the federal government and to declare war and to approve or reject treaties

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what is the direction of the current flow?
A. From the battery to the resistor
B. From the resistor to the battery
Correct C. From the battery to the switch and then to the resistor
D. From the resistor to the battery and then to the switch

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The diagram below represents a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-intercept of the graph?
A. -2
Correct B. 2
C. -1
D. 1

Correct Answer: B

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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 Commission?
A. To investigate human rights abuses and make recommendations to the government
B. To investigate human rights abuses and make recommendations to the government and to provide legal assistance to victims of human rights abuses
C. To investigate human rights abuses and make recommendations to the government and to provide legal assistance to victims of human rights abuses and to educate the public on human rights
Correct D. To investigate human rights abuses and make recommendations to the government and to provide legal assistance to victims of human rights abuses and to educate the public on human rights and to monitor the implementation of human rights laws

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The diagram below represents a titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette?
A. To measure the volume of the acid
Correct B. To measure the volume of the base
C. To measure the volume of the solution
D. To measure the pH of the solution

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
Correct C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
Correct A. ( x = -1 )
B. ( x = 3 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 1 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. How long does the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Cell membrane
D. Cytoplasm

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. The Constitutional Conference of 1994
B. The National Constitutional Conference of 1995
C. The Constitutional Conference of 1998
Correct D. The National Constitutional Conference of 1999

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian political system?
Correct A. To make laws for the peace, order and good government of Nigeria
B. To approve the budget of the Federal Government
C. To appoint the President and Vice President of Nigeria
D. To approve the appointment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian political system is primarily aimed at?
A. Preventing the concentration of power in the hands of the President
B. Ensuring the independence of the judiciary
Correct C. Promoting the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches
D. Encouraging the participation of civil society in governance

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
Correct A. The Constitutional Conference of 1962
B. The National Constitutional Conference of 1963
C. The Constitutional Conference of 1964
D. The National Constitutional Conference of 1965

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian political system is primarily aimed at?
A. Preventing the concentration of power in the hands of the President
B. Ensuring the independence of the judiciary
Correct C. Promoting the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches
D. Encouraging the participation of civil society in governance

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
A. The Constitutional Conference of 1977
B. The National Constitutional Conference of 1978
Correct C. The Constitutional Conference of 1979
D. The National Constitutional Conference of 1980

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The concept of 'federal character' in the Nigerian political system is primarily aimed at?
A. Promoting the participation of all ethnic groups in governance
B. Ensuring the representation of all states in the Federal Executive Council
C. Encouraging the development of all regions in Nigeria
Correct D. Preventing the domination of one ethnic group over others

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The 1989 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
Correct A. The Constitutional Conference of 1988
B. The National Constitutional Conference of 1989
C. The Constitutional Conference of 1990
D. The National Constitutional Conference of 1991

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian political system is primarily aimed at?
A. Preventing the concentration of power in the hands of the President
B. Ensuring the independence of the judiciary
Correct C. Promoting the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches
D. Encouraging the participation of civil society in governance

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. The Constitutional Conference of 1998
B. The National Constitutional Conference of 1999
C. The Constitutional Conference of 2000
D. The National Constitutional Conference of 2001

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