POST UTME ABU 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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
D. 220
Question 2
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work together to promote peace and security, economic development, and social progress. Which of the following is a specialized agency of the UN that focuses on health?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. All of the above
Question 3
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
B. ₦75,000
C. ₦100,000
D. ₦125,000
Question 4
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
B. Time-series analysis
C. Correlation analysis
D. Factor analysis
Question 5
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
B. 600 units
C. 800 units
D. 1,000 units
Question 6
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a cartel of oil-producing countries that aims to coordinate and unify petroleum policies among its member countries. Which of the following is a key objective of OPEC?
A. To promote the stability of the global oil market
B. To increase the production of oil among member countries
C. To reduce the price of oil in the global market
D. To promote the development of alternative energy sources
Question 7
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
C. The adoption of the 1963 Republican Constitution
D. The creation of the Western Region
Question 8
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
B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and altruism
D. Utilitarianism and pragmatism
Question 9
The following poem is an excerpt from a Nigerian novel. What is the tone of the poem?
A. Melancholic
B. Hopeful
C. Angry
D. Resigned
Question 10
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.
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
Question 11
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
C. Enhanced economic growth
D. Reduced poverty rate
Question 12
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work together to promote peace and security, economic development, and social progress. Which of the following is a specialized agency of the UN?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D. All of the above
Question 13
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
C. The emergence of General Yakubu Gowon as Head of State
D. The adoption of a new constitution
Question 14
In the context of environmental education, what is the primary goal of the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' initiative?
A. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
B. To promote sustainable consumption and waste management
C. To increase recycling rates and reduce landfill waste
D. To educate the public about the importance of environmental conservation
Question 15
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?
A. ₦1,725,000
B. ₦1,650,000
C. ₦1,575,000
D. ₦1,800,000

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