POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the distribution of vegetation belts in West Africa. Which of the following vegetation belts is NOT found in the region?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Savanna
C. Desert
Correct D. Tundra

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
Correct C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the distribution of economic activities in a region. Which of the following economic activities is NOT found in the region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
Correct D. Tourism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a river system. Which of the following features is NOT found in the river system?
A. Source
B. Tributary
C. Mouth
Correct D. Delta

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a solar system. Which of the following planets is NOT found in the solar system?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Earth
Correct D. Uranus

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The diagram below represents a cross-section of the Nigerian terrain. Identify the region where the Niger Delta is located.
A. The Niger Delta is located in the southwestern part of Nigeria.
Correct B. The Niger Delta is located in the southeastern part of Nigeria.
C. The Niger Delta is located in the northwestern part of Nigeria.
D. The Niger Delta is located in the northeastern part of Nigeria.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. The project requires an initial investment of ₦10 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦5 million per year for 5 years. Calculate the net present value (NPV) of the project using a discount rate of 10%.
Correct A. ₦25,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦35,000
D. ₦40,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below represents a graph of the relationship between temperature and precipitation in Nigeria. Identify the region where the temperature is highest.
Correct A. The temperature is highest in the northern part of Nigeria.
B. The temperature is highest in the southern part of Nigeria.
C. The temperature is highest in the eastern part of Nigeria.
D. The temperature is highest in the western part of Nigeria.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A farmer in Nigeria is considering planting a new crop of maize. The crop requires an initial investment of ₦5 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦2 million per year for 3 years. Calculate the internal rate of return (IRR) of the investment.
A. 20%
B. 25%
Correct C. 30%
D. 35%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below represents a map of Nigeria showing the location of the Niger River. Identify the region where the Niger River originates.
Correct A. The Niger River originates in the northern part of Nigeria.
B. The Niger River originates in the southern part of Nigeria.
C. The Niger River originates in the eastern part of Nigeria.
D. The Niger River originates in the western part of Nigeria.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Which of the following landforms is NOT a result of the erosive action of the river?
A. Waterfall
Correct B. Delta
C. Gorge
D. Meander

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 4 cm
Correct C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The diagram below represents a simple circuit. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 2 A
Correct B. 4 A
C. 6 A
D. 8 A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below represents a simple ecosystem. What is the primary producer in the ecosystem?
Correct A. Plant
B. Herbivore
C. Carnivore
D. Decomposer

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The diagram below represents a simple map. What is the scale of the map?
A. 1:10000
B. 1:50000
Correct C. 1:100000
D. 1:500000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What type of landform is formed by the erosional process of the river?
Correct A. A meander
B. A delta
C. A canyon
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of ₦1,500,000 and a payback period of 5 years. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the project?
A. 15%
B. 20%
Correct C. 25%
D. 30%

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The diagram below shows a map of the vegetation belts in a tropical region. What type of vegetation is found in the tropical rainforest belt?
Correct A. Tropical rainforest
B. Tropical savanna
C. Temperate rainforest
D. Temperate savanna

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a net present value (NPV) of ₦1,500,000 and a payback period of 5 years. What is the minimum attractive rate of return (MARR) of the project?
A. 15%
Correct B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. What type of landform is formed by the depositional process of the river?
A. A meander
Correct B. A delta
C. A canyon
D. A waterfall

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences the formation of high and low-pressure systems. What is the primary consequence of the Coriolis effect on global weather patterns?
A. The formation of hurricanes and typhoons
B. The creation of trade winds and westerlies
Correct C. The development of high and low-pressure systems
D. The generation of ocean currents

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
A map projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. What is the primary advantage of the Mercator projection?
A. It preserves angles and shapes well
B. It preserves areas and shapes well
Correct C. It preserves distances and angles well
D. It preserves shapes and directions well

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The process of plate tectonics involves the movement of the Earth's lithosphere. What is the primary driver of plate tectonics?
Correct A. Convection currents in the mantle
B. Radioactive decay in the core
C. Gravitational forces from the Moon
D. Tidal forces from the Sun

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The population of a city is growing at a rate of 2% per annum. If the current population is 500,000, what will be the population after 5 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
C. 650,000
Correct D. 700,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in Nigeria. What is the primary threat to the Niger Delta?
Correct A. Oil spills and pollution
B. Overfishing and habitat destruction
C. Climate change and sea-level rise
D. Agricultural runoff and deforestation

Correct Answer: A

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