POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which consists of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of Nigeria
B. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
C. To approve the appointment of the President and the Vice President
D. To represent the interests of the 774 local governments of Nigeria
Question 2
The concept of post-independence Nigerian politics refers to the period of time after Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960. What is the primary challenge facing post-independence Nigerian politics?
A. Ethnic and regional tensions
B. Corruption and mismanagement of public resources
C. Economic underdevelopment and poverty
D. Military interventions and coups
Question 3
What is the name of the largest national park in Nigeria?
A. Kainji National Park
B. Cross River National Park
C. Old Oyo National Park
D. Gashaka-Gumti National Park
Question 4
What is the primary function of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria?
A. To provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance
B. To coordinate national responses to emergencies
C. To provide training and capacity building for emergency responders
D. To conduct research on disaster risk reduction and management
Question 5
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h and returns at an average speed of 40 km/h. What is the average speed for the round trip?
A. 45
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60
Question 6
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?
A. -60
B. -40
C. -20
D. 0
Question 7
The concept of environmental education refers to the process of learning about the natural environment and the impact of human activities on the environment. What is the primary goal of environmental education?
A. To promote sustainable development and reduce poverty
B. To raise awareness about the importance of conservation and preservation of natural resources
C. To promote the use of renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels
D. To educate people about the impact of climate change on human health and the economy
Question 8
A population of bacteria doubles every 2 hours. If there are initially 100 bacteria, how many bacteria will there be after 6 hours?
A. 1600
B. 3200
C. 6400
D. 12800
Question 9
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h and returns at an average speed of 40 km/h. What is the average speed for the round trip?
A. 45
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60
Question 10
A company has a profit of 100,000 and a total investment of 500,000. What is the rate of return on investment?
A. 0.2
B. 0.4
C. 0.6
D. 0.8
Question 11
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the production of crude oil. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this policy?
A. Increase in foreign exchange earnings
B. Decrease in domestic oil consumption
C. Increase in oil prices
D. Decrease in government revenue
Question 12
In a probability experiment, a fair six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability that the number rolled is greater than 4?
A. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 2/3
D. 1/6
Question 13
What is the formula for the area of a triangle?
A. ( A = rac{1}{2}bh )
B. ( A = bh )
C. ( A = rac{1}{3}bh )
D. ( A = rac{1}{4}bh )
Question 14
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h and returns at an average speed of 40 km/h. What is the average speed for the round trip?
A. 45
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60
Question 15
What is the formula for calculating the area of a circle?
A. ( A = pi r^2 )
B. ( A = 2pi r )
C. ( A = pi r )
D. ( A = pi r^3 )

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