POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A firm produces two products, A and B. The profit from the production of A is ₦100 per unit, and the profit from the production of B is ₦120 per unit. If the firm produces 100 units of A and 80 units of B, what is the total profit?
A. ₦18,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦22,000
D. ₦24,000
Question 2
The 1967-1970 Biafran Civil War was fought between
A. The Nigerian government and the Igbo people
B. The Nigerian government and the Hausa people
C. The Nigerian government and the Yoruba people
D. The Igbo people and the Hausa people
Question 3
The concept of 'sankofa' in African culture emphasizes the importance of
A. Looking back to the past
B. Moving forward to the future
C. Learning from one's mistakes
D. Embracing one's heritage
Question 4
A company's profit is calculated by subtracting its expenses from its revenue. If the company's revenue is ₦1,000,000 and its expenses are ₦800,000, what is its profit?
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 5
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government with three tiers of government: the federal, state, and local government. Which of the following was a major feature of the federal system established by the constitution?
A. The creation of a strong central government
B. The establishment of a federal system with three tiers of government
C. The introduction of a presidential system of government
D. The creation of a unitary system of government
Question 6
The Ogun River is a major river in southwestern Nigeria. Which of the following cities is located on the banks of the Ogun River?
A. Lagos
B. Ibadan
C. Abeokuta
D. Osogbo
Question 7
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the significance of the 1914 Amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates?
A. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Nigeria
B. It led to the creation of the Lagos Colony
C. It resulted in the formation of the Nigerian National Congress (NNC)
D. It facilitated the expansion of the railway system in Nigeria
Question 8
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the primary function of the National Assembly?
A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To oversee the implementation of government policies
C. To serve as a check on the executive branch
D. To represent the interests of the people at the international level
Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of 'ubuntu'?
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Humanism
D. Communitarianism
Question 10
A company has 10 employees, and 3 of them are on a training program. If 2 of the employees on the training program are also on a project team, how many employees are not on the project team?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Question 11
What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the global economy?
A. To regulate international trade
B. To promote economic growth
C. To stabilize exchange rates
D. To provide emergency loans
Question 12
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. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Question 13
The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened by President Goodluck Jonathan to address which of the following issues?
A. The Boko Haram insurgency
B. The Niger Delta crisis
C. The fuel subsidy removal
D. The 2015 general elections
Question 14
In a recent study, researchers found that the use of social media can lead to a decrease in face-to-face communication skills. Which of the following is a potential consequence of this trend?
A. Increased social isolation
B. Improved public speaking skills
C. Enhanced emotional intelligence
D. Better conflict resolution skills
Question 15
A man is standing at the top of a 20-meter cliff. He throws a stone downwards with an initial velocity of 10 m/s. If the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s^2, how long will it take for the stone to hit the ground?
A. 1.5
B. 2
C. 2.5
D. 3

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