POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to increase the production of renewable energy. Which of the following is a potential benefit of this policy?
A. Increased employment opportunities
B. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 2
A company has a total of 1000 shares outstanding, with a par value of ₦10 per share. If the company declares a 20% dividend, how much will each shareholder receive?
A. ₦200
B. ₦250
C. ₦300
D. ₦350
Question 3
The Kainji Dam is located on the River Niger in which state?
A. Kogi State
B. Niger State
C. Kaduna State
D. Sokoto State
Question 4
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 10% chance of generating a profit of ₦100,000, a 20% chance of generating a profit of ₦50,000, and a 70% chance of generating a profit of ₦20,000. What is the expected profit from the project?
A. ₦30,000
B. ₦40,000
C. ₦50,000
D. ₦60,000
Question 5
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to increase the production of renewable energy. Which of the following is a potential benefit of this policy?
A. Increased employment opportunities
B. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 6
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change in this region?
A. Increased flooding
B. Reduced biodiversity
C. Increased soil erosion
D. Improved water quality
Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a Federal Character Commission to promote national integration and ensure that appointments and employment opportunities are distributed fairly across the country. What is the primary function of the Federal Character Commission?
A. To promote national integration and ensure fair distribution of appointments and employment opportunities
B. To investigate and prosecute cases of corruption and mismanagement of public funds
C. To provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to public institutions
D. To monitor and evaluate the performance of public institutions
Question 8
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) has a total of 13 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of OPEC?
A. Promote oil production
B. Promote oil consumption
C. Promote oil prices
D. Promote environmental protection
Question 9
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria established a system of government that was based on the principles of federalism. What was the main characteristic of this system of government?
A. A centralized system of government
B. A system of government where power was divided between the federal and regional governments
C. A system of government where the federal government had absolute power
D. A system of government where the regional governments had absolute power
Question 10
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Question 11
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is associated with which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 13
What is the name of the famous Nigerian writer who wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ben Okri
D. Tayeb Salih
Question 14
A circuit consists of a 12V battery, a 4Ω resistor, and a 6Ω resistor connected in series. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
A. 8Ω
B. 10Ω
C. 12Ω
D. 16Ω
Question 15
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a system of government that is based on the principles of democracy. What is the main characteristic of a democratic system of government?
A. A system of government where power is held by a small group of people
B. A system of government where power is held by the people
C. A system of government where power is held by the state
D. A system of government where power is held by the monarch

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