POST UTME ABU 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the essence of ubuntu?
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Humanism
Correct D. Communitarianism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on Nigeria's agricultural sector. Which of the following data analysis techniques would be most appropriate for this study?
A. Regression analysis
Correct B. Time-series analysis
C. Correlation analysis
D. Factor analysis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below represents a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current flowing through the circuit when the switch is closed?
Correct A. 2A
B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The following poem is an excerpt from a Nigerian novel. What is the tone of the poem?
A. Melancholic
B. Hopeful
C. Angry
Correct D. Resigned

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?
A. -60
B. -40
Correct C. -20
D. 0

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the essence of 'ubuntu'?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and altruism
D. Utilitarianism and pragmatism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A researcher conducts a study on the effects of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria. Which of the following research methods would be most appropriate for this study?
A. Experimental design
B. Survey research
C. Case study
Correct D. Correlational design

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
A company wants to increase its sales by 15% within the next quarter. If the current sales are ₦1,500,000, what is the target sales figure?
Correct A. ₦1,725,000
B. ₦1,650,000
C. ₦1,575,000
D. ₦1,800,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A 2 kg block is attached to a horizontal spring with a force constant of 100 N/m. If the block is displaced by 0.2 m from its equilibrium position, what is the magnitude of the force exerted by the spring on the block?
A. 20 N
Correct B. 40 N
C. 60 N
D. 80 N

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A company has two factories, A and B, which produce 60% and 40% of its total output, respectively. If factory A produces 1,200 units of a product, and the total output is 2,000 units, how many units does factory B produce?
A. 400 units
Correct B. 600 units
C. 800 units
D. 1,000 units

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos, Nigeria, was a significant event in the country's 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 Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria
Correct C. The adoption of the 1963 Republican Constitution
D. The creation of the Western Region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'ubuntu'?
Correct A. I am because we are
B. I am because I am
C. We are because we are
D. We are because I am

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a significant document in the country's history. Which of the following is a key feature of this constitution?
A. The creation of six geo-political zones
Correct B. The adoption of a presidential system of government
C. The establishment of a bicameral legislature
D. The creation of a federal republic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African culture. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'sankofa'?
Correct A. Go back and fetch it
B. Come back and take it
C. Go forward and take it
D. Come back and leave it

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was a significant event in the country's history. Which of the following was a major consequence of this coup?
A. The overthrow of the First Republic
B. The creation of the Nigerian Civil War
Correct C. The emergence of General Yakubu Gowon as Head of State
D. The adoption of a new constitution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to increase the production of electricity in the country. Which of the following is a major advantage of this policy?
A. Increased employment opportunities
B. Improved standard of living
Correct C. Enhanced economic growth
D. Reduced poverty rate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A researcher conducted an experiment to determine the effect of pH on the growth of a certain type of bacteria. The results are shown in the graph below.
Correct A. The bacteria grow best at a pH of 7
B. The bacteria grow best at a pH of 9
C. The bacteria grow best at a pH of 10
D. The bacteria grow best at a pH of 11

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A company has a profit of ₦100,000 and a loss of ₦50,000. What is the net profit of the company?
A. ₦50,000
Correct B. ₦75,000
C. ₦100,000
D. ₦125,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 400 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 3 hours
Correct B. 4 hours
C. 5 hours
D. 6 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
A certain type of bacteria grows at a rate of 20% per hour. If the initial population is 100, what will be the population after 3 hours?
A. 160
B. 180
C. 200
Correct D. 220

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region is known for its rich oil reserves. Which of the following rivers flows through the Niger Delta region?
Correct A. River Niger
B. River Benue
C. River Kano
D. River Sokoto

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
What is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following fields?
A. Economics
Correct B. Biology
C. Geography
D. Physics

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. Which of the following components is responsible for the flow of electric current?
A. Battery
Correct B. Wire
C. Switch
D. Resistor

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple graph. What is the slope of the line?
A. 2
Correct B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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