POST UTME ABU 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of climate change is closely related to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Deforestation
B. Pollution
C. Biodiversity loss
D. Soil erosion
Question 2
A researcher is studying the effects of social media on mental health. Which of the following is a potential confounding variable in this study?
A. Age
B. Income
C. Education level
D. Social media usage
Question 3
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 2 )
Question 4
The following is a major consequence of the 1966 military coup in Nigeria?
A. The country's economy was severely affected
B. The military took control of the government
C. The country's education system was overhauled
D. The country's infrastructure was severely damaged
Question 5
A company has a budget of ₦1,000,000 to spend on advertising. If the cost of each advertisement is ₦50,000, how many advertisements can the company afford to run?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Question 6
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. The switch is open, and the circuit is connected to a voltmeter. What is the reading on the voltmeter?
A. 0V
B. 1V
C. 2V
D. 3V
Question 7
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. The switch is initially open. If the switch is closed, what happens to the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current increases
B. The current decreases
C. The current remains the same
D. The current becomes zero
Question 8
A recent study on the effects of climate change in Nigeria found that the country's average temperature has increased by 1.5°C over the past decade. What is the likely impact of this increase on the country's agricultural sector?
A. Increased crop yields
B. Decreased crop yields
C. No impact on crop yields
D. Increased crop diversity
Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple graph of a quadratic function. What is the axis of symmetry of the parabola?
A. x=2
B. x=3
C. x=4
D. x=1
Question 10
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Which of the following is a consequence of this separation?
A. Checks and balances among the branches
B. Increased efficiency in governance
C. Reduced accountability among public officials
D. Enhanced role of the judiciary
Question 11
A researcher is conducting a study on the impact of social media on mental health in Nigeria. The researcher uses a survey to collect data from a sample of 1000 participants. Which of the following is a limitation of this research design?
A. It allows for the collection of data from a large sample size
B. It enables the researcher to identify causal relationships between variables
C. It allows for the generalization of findings to the larger population
D. It is prone to bias and error due to the self-reporting nature of the data
Question 12
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. Rio Declaration
B. Paris Agreement
C. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
D. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Question 13
The following is a major challenge facing the Nigerian education system?
A. Inadequate funding
B. Inadequate infrastructure
C. Inadequate teacher training
D. All of the above
Question 14
A diagram shows a bar chart with the number of students in different classes. What is the number of students in Class 5?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Question 15
What is the main theme of Wole Soyinka's play 'Death and the King's Horseman'?
A. The struggle for independence in Nigeria.
B. The conflict between tradition and modernity.
C. The importance of cultural heritage.
D. The role of the king in traditional Yoruba society.

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