POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the name of the Nigerian river that flows through the Niger Delta?
A. Niger River
B. Benue River
C. Osun River
D. Imo River
Question 2
The diagram below represents a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will be the direction of the current flow?
A. From A to B
B. From B to A
C. From C to B
D. From B to C
Question 3
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was initiated by which of the following individuals?
A. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Dr. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Dr. Nuhu Ribadu
D. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
Question 4
The United Nations' primary goal is to maintain international peace and security. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Peacekeeping operations
B. Sanctions and embargoes
C. Diplomatic negotiations
D. Economic aid
Question 5
The 'OPEC Fund for International Development' is headquartered in which city?
A. Vienna, Austria
B. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
C. Kuwait City, Kuwait
D. Abuja, Nigeria
Question 6
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Question 7
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple plant cell with a cell wall, a cell membrane, and a vacuole. If the cell is placed in a solution with a high concentration of salt, what will happen to the cell?
A. The cell will swell and eventually burst
B. The cell will shrink and eventually die
C. The cell will remain unchanged
D. The cell will grow and divide
Question 9
A researcher is studying the impact of social media on mental health in Nigeria. The study finds a significant positive correlation between social media usage and symptoms of depression. What type of statistical analysis is most appropriate for this study?
A. Regression analysis
B. Correlation analysis
C. Time series analysis
D. Survival analysis
Question 10
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 and self-reliance
B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and altruism
D. Utilitarianism and pragmatism
Question 11
What is the name of the first university in Nigeria?
A. University of Ibadan
B. University of Lagos
C. University of Nigeria
D. Ahmadu Bello University
Question 12
The equation of a circle is given by ( x^2 + y^2 = r^2 ). If the circle has a radius of 5 units, what is the value of x when y = 3?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Question 13
What is the name of the first president of Nigeria?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Tafawa Balewa
C. Shehu Shagari
D. Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 14
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
A. Oil and gas
B. Coal and iron ore
C. Copper and gold
D. Diamond and platinum
Question 15
The concept of 'jihad' is a key aspect of what Islamic sect in Nigeria?
A. Sharia
B. Sufism
C. Sunni
D. Shia

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