POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In a recent survey, 75% of respondents in Nigeria preferred the use of renewable energy sources. If 240 people were surveyed, how many preferred renewable energy?
Correct A. 180
B. 240
C. 120
D. 60

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company in Nigeria has a production cost of ₦150 per unit and a selling price of ₦250 per unit. If the company produces 1000 units, what is the profit?
A. ₦25000
Correct B. ₦50000
C. ₦75000
D. ₦100000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A population of 1000 bacteria increases by 20% every hour. How many bacteria will there be after 5 hours?
A. 10000
B. 12000
C. 15000
Correct D. 20000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A company in Nigeria has a profit of ₦100000. If the company's tax rate is 25%, how much will the company pay in taxes?
A. ₦20000
Correct B. ₦25000
C. ₦30000
D. ₦35000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
Which of the following is a major challenge facing the Lake Chad Basin Commission?
A. Overfishing
B. Water pollution
C. Climate change
Correct D. Siltation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
What is the primary function of the OPEC Fund for International Development?
Correct A. To provide financial assistance to developing countries
B. To promote energy cooperation among member countries
C. To support research and development in the oil and gas industry
D. To provide training and capacity-building programs for oil and gas professionals

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
What is the name of the international organization that coordinates the activities of its member states in the areas of peace and security, politics, and socio-economic development?
Correct A. African Union
B. United Nations
C. Economic Community of West African States
D. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
What is the name of the Nigerian state with the highest population density?
Correct A. Lagos State
B. Kano State
C. Kaduna State
D. Niger State

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
What is the name of the Nigerian river that flows through the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Cross River
D. Imo River

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Hausa Kingdom in the 19th century?
A. The rise of the Fulani Empire
B. The influence of European colonial powers
Correct C. Internal conflicts and power struggles
D. Economic decline and trade disruptions

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
Correct A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 3 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth and division

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 700 km, 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
In the context of Basic ICT and Digital Literacy, what is the primary function of a firewall in a computer system?
A. To block malicious software
B. To protect against unauthorized access
Correct C. To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic
D. To encrypt data transmitted over the internet

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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. Constitutional Review

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A 2 kg block is attached to a horizontal, massless spring with force constant 100 N/m. The block is displaced by 0.2 m and then released from rest. What is the speed of the block when it has been displaced by 0.1 m?
A. 0.5 m/s
Correct B. 1.0 m/s
C. 1.5 m/s
D. 2.0 m/s

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current in the circuit when the switch is closed?
A. 0 A
Correct B. 1 A
C. 2 A
D. 3 A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A company has a profit of ₦1,000,000. If it pays a tax of 10% on its profit, how much will it pay in tax?
A. ₦100,000
Correct B. ₦200,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a graph of the function f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 1. What is the x-intercept of the graph?
A. -1
Correct B. 0
C. 1
D. 2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The Hausa-Fulani emirate of Gwandu was established in the 18th century by which of the following Hausa-Fulani emirs?
A. Muhammed Bello
Correct B. Abdullahi dan Hassan
C. Muhammed Rumfa
D. Muhammed Tura

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio's Jihad in Hausaland was primarily driven by which of the following factors?
A. Economic interests
B. Religious zealotry
C. Political ambitions
Correct D. Social reform

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The 1914 amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates of Nigeria was a result of which of the following British colonial policies?
A. The Scramble for Africa
B. The Berlin Conference
Correct C. The British Imperial Policy of 'Divide and Rule'
D. The Lagos Consular Convention

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The 1966 military coup in Nigeria was led by which of the following military officers?
Correct A. Aguiyi Ironsi
B. T.Y. Danjuma
C. Murtala Mohammed
D. Theophilus Danjuma

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a result of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. The 1957 Constitutional Conference
B. The 1963 Constitutional Conference
C. The 1975 Constitutional Conference
Correct D. The 1979 Constitutional Conference

Correct Answer: D

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