POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
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 3
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 4
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. The researcher collects data on the population size of the bird over a period of 10 years. The data shows that the population size is decreasing at a rate of 5% per year. What is the expected population size of the bird after 5 years?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
Question 5
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. The researcher collects data on the population size of the bird over a period of 10 years. The data shows that the population size is decreasing at a rate of 5% per year. What is the expected population size of the bird after 5 years?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
Question 6
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 7
What is the name of the Nigerian city that is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan
Question 8
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
Question 9
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 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. What is the main idea behind the concept of 'ubuntu'?
A. I am because we are
B. We are because we are
C. I am because I am
D. We are because I am
Question 11
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 12
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 13
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
A. To meet the basic needs of all people
B. To ensure economic growth and development
C. To protect the environment and natural resources
D. To reduce poverty and inequality
Question 14
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. The researcher collects data on the population size of the bird over a period of 10 years. The data shows that the population size is decreasing at a rate of 5% per year. What is the expected population size of the bird after 5 years?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of African philosophy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all people. What does the term 'ubuntu' literally mean in the Zulu language?
A. I am because we are
B. We are because I am
C. I am because I am
D. We are because we are

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