POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following Nigerian leaders played a key role in the country's transition to democracy in 1999?
Correct A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Abiola
C. Ibrahim Babangida
D. Sani Abacha

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
Correct A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
Correct B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
What is the value of ( log_{10} (1000) )?
A. 3
Correct B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
Which of the following is a characteristic of a convergent lens?
A. It diverges light rays
Correct B. It converges light rays
C. It reflects light rays
D. It absorbs light rays

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary motivation behind the Amalgamation of 1914?
A. Economic interests
Correct B. Administrative convenience
C. Cultural exchange
D. Military conquest

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A company's profit is given by the formula ( P = R - C ), where ( R ) is revenue and ( C ) is cost. If the revenue is ₦150,000 and the cost is ₦80,000, what is the profit?
Correct A. ₦70000
B. ₦30000
C. ₦50000
D. ₦20000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In a survey of 1000 people, 60% of the respondents preferred a particular brand of soap. If 20 people were randomly selected from the survey, what is the probability that at least 15 of them preferred the brand?
Correct A. 0.45
B. 0.35
C. 0.25
D. 0.15

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A diagram of a simple electric circuit is shown below.
A. The circuit is open
Correct B. The circuit is closed
C. The switch is closed
D. The resistor is short-circuited

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a simple titration setup.
Correct A. The setup is for acid-base titration
B. The setup is for redox titration
C. The setup is for precipitation titration
D. The setup is for complexation titration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was initiated by which of the following programs?
Correct A. National Agricultural Development Programme
B. National Irrigation Programme
C. National Soil Conservation Programme
D. National Agricultural Research Programme

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The 'National Environmental Policy' of Nigeria was formulated in which year?
Correct A. 1986
B. 1990
C. 1992
D. 1995

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Correct A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To promote political integration among its member states
C. To promote cultural integration among its member states
D. To promote social integration among its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
Correct A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ubuntuism
D. Ubuntu philosophy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
What is the primary function of the United Nations (UN)?
Correct A. To promote peace and security among its member states
B. To promote economic development among its member states
C. To promote social development among its member states
D. To promote cultural development among its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
Correct A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ubuntuism
D. Ubuntu philosophy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Correct A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To promote political integration among its member states
C. To promote cultural integration among its member states
D. To promote social integration among its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of which African philosophy?
Correct A. Ubuntu
B. Sankofa
C. Ubuntuism
D. Ubuntu philosophy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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