POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A survey of 1000 people in a town revealed that 60% of them preferred a particular brand of soap. If 40 people were randomly selected from the survey, what is the probability that at least 20 of them preferred the particular brand of soap?
A. 0.05
B. 0.10
C. 0.15
D. 0.20
Question 2
What is the primary cause of the 2012 fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria?
A. Economic crisis due to low oil prices
B. Corruption and mismanagement of fuel subsidy funds
C. Inflation and devaluation of the naira
D. Drought and food shortages
Question 3
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the oil and gas industry in Nigeria
B. To explore and produce oil and gas in Nigeria
C. To refine and distribute petroleum products in Nigeria
D. To provide energy services to Nigerian industries
Question 4
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for which of the following types of government?
A. Federal Republic
B. Unitary State
C. Confederation
D. Decentralized Government
Question 5
The 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria was a result of the efforts of which of the following individuals?
A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Herbert Macaulay
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo
Question 6
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is the largest stock exchange in Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NSE?
A. To provide a platform for the buying and selling of securities
B. To provide a platform for the trading of commodities
C. To provide a platform for the trading of currencies
D. To provide a platform for the trading of derivatives
Question 7
What is the main theme of Chinua Achebe's novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The struggle for independence in Nigeria
B. The impact of colonialism on traditional African societies
C. The role of women in Igbo culture
D. The importance of education in African societies
Question 8
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NNPC?
A. To explore and produce oil and gas in Nigeria
B. To refine and market petroleum products in Nigeria
C. To provide financial assistance to the Nigerian government
D. To promote the development of the Nigerian oil and gas industry
Question 9
The OPEC has which of the following as its main objectives?
A. To promote peace and security
B. To promote economic development
C. To promote social justice
D. All of the above
Question 10
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in which year?
A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1985
D. 1990
Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Decentralization
Question 12
The United Nations (UN) has 193 member states. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
A. To promote peace and security among its member states
B. To promote economic development among its member states
C. To promote social justice among its member states
D. To promote cultural exchange among its member states
Question 13
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 600 km, how long does the journey take?
A. 6 hours
B. 7 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 9 hours
Question 14
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for which of the following types of government?
A. Federal Republic
B. Unitary State
C. Confederation
D. Decentralized Government
Question 15
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the central bank of Nigeria. What is the primary function of the CBN?
A. To regulate the banking industry in Nigeria
B. To regulate the currency in Nigeria
C. To regulate the exchange rate in Nigeria
D. To regulate the interest rate in Nigeria

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