POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria was a result of the efforts of which of the following individuals?
Correct A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Herbert Macaulay
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio's Jihad in Hausaland is best described as?
A. A struggle for independence from the Fulani Empire
Correct B. A campaign to spread Islam and establish a theocratic state
C. A rebellion against the Hausa Kingdom
D. A movement to promote trade and commerce

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by?
Correct A. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi
D. General Yakubu Gowon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The concept of 'Wahhabi' Islam in Nigeria is best described as?
Correct A. A reform movement aimed at purifying Islam
B. A radical movement that seeks to overthrow the Nigerian government
C. A movement that promotes the use of Arabic in Islamic worship
D. A movement that emphasizes the importance of Sufism in Islam

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The 1979 Nigerian Constitution is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region is rich in what type of resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 )
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
Correct D. 10000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The Hausa-Fulani Empire was a major power in what region of Nigeria?
A. North-Central
Correct B. North-West
C. North-East
D. South-West

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
What is the primary function of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)?
Correct A. To promote economic development in Africa
B. To provide humanitarian aid to African countries
C. To promote peace and security in Africa
D. To promote cultural exchange between Africa and other regions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
A. 2Ω
B. 4Ω
C. 6Ω
Correct D. 8Ω

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian politics. Which of the following was a major outcome of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
Correct B. The emergence of Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria
C. The adoption of a federal system of government
D. The creation of the Western Region

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them supported the death penalty for murder. If 80% of the respondents were men, how many men supported the death penalty?
A. 600
Correct B. 800
C. 900
D. 1000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian village.
Correct A. The village is surrounded by farmland and forest
B. The village is located in the center of the farmland
C. The village is surrounded by forest and farmland
D. The village is located in the forest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by a group of military officers. Which of the following was a key factor that contributed to the coup?
A. The failure of the First Republic
Correct B. The rise of ethnic tensions
C. The economic crisis of the 1960s
D. The influence of foreign powers

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of climate change on Nigerian agriculture. The study found that the average temperature in Nigeria had increased by 1°C over the past 20 years. What is the rate of change of temperature?
Correct A. ( rac{1}{20} )
B. ( rac{1}{10} )
C. ( rac{1}{5} )
D. ( rac{1}{2} )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian market.
Correct A. The market is surrounded by shops and food stalls
B. The market is located in the center of the shops
C. The market is surrounded by food stalls and shops
D. The market is located in the food stalls

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The 1979 Nigerian presidential election was won by Shehu Shagari. Which of the following was a key factor that contributed to his victory?
A. The support of the military
Correct B. The influence of the Northern People's Congress (NPC)
C. The economic growth of the 1970s
D. The rise of ethnic tensions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of deforestation on Nigerian wildlife. The study found that the population of a certain species of monkey had decreased by 20% over the past 10 years. What is the rate of change of the population?
Correct A. ( rac{-20}{10} )
B. ( rac{-10}{10} )
C. ( rac{-5}{10} )
D. ( rac{-1}{10} )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary motivation behind the trans-Saharan trade?
Correct A. Economic growth and development
B. Cultural exchange and diffusion
C. Military conquest and expansion
D. Religious conversion and proselytization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
What is the primary difference between a vector and a scalar in the context of physics?
A. A vector has magnitude but no direction
Correct B. A vector has both magnitude and direction
C. A scalar has both magnitude and direction
D. A scalar has magnitude but no direction

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In the context of Nigerian Geography, what is the primary characteristic of the Jos Plateau?
A. It is a region of high rainfall and dense vegetation
Correct B. It is a region of high elevation and volcanic activity
C. It is a region of low elevation and sedimentary rocks
D. It is a region of high temperature and arid conditions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth and division

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
In the context of Nigerian Literature, what is the primary theme of the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The struggle for independence and self-rule
Correct B. The impact of colonialism on traditional societies
C. The role of women in Nigerian society
D. The importance of education and literacy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory in the context of scientific inquiry?
A. A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
Correct B. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation for a set of phenomena
C. A theory is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
D. A theory is a tentative explanation for a set of phenomena

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the primary cause of the Fulani Jihad?
A. The desire for economic gain and resources
B. The need for military conquest and expansion
Correct C. The spread of Islam and the desire to convert others
D. The desire for political power and control

Correct Answer: C

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