POST UTME BSU 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a certain species of bird. The researcher collects data on the number of birds in the area over a period of 10 years. The data is shown in the graph below.
A. The population of the bird species is increasing
B. The population of the bird species is decreasing
C. The population of the bird species is stable
D. The data is insufficient to determine the trend
Question 2
The concept of 'Igbo Ukwu' in Igbo culture refers to the idea of
A. a system of governance
B. a system of economy
C. a system of social hierarchy
D. a system of spiritual beliefs
Question 3
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following documents?
A. The Brundtland Report
B. The Rio Declaration
C. The Kyoto Protocol
D. The Paris Agreement
Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 5A
B. 10A
C. 15A
D. 20A
Question 5
The concept of 'Jihad' in Islamic tradition refers to the idea of
A. a holy war
B. a personal struggle
C. a social reform
D. a political revolution
Question 6
The concept of 'Jihad' in Islamic tradition refers to the idea of
A. a holy war
B. a personal struggle
C. a social reform
D. a political revolution
Question 7
A company is considering two different investment options. Option A has a 20% chance of returning ₦100,000 and a 80% chance of returning ₦0. Option B has a 50% chance of returning ₦50,000 and a 50% chance of returning ₦0. Which option has a higher expected return?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D
Question 8
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire that existed in what region of Nigeria?
A. The North
B. The South
C. The West
D. The East
Question 9
What is the main difference between a hypothesis and a theory in science?
A. A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a testable explanation for a set of phenomena
B. A hypothesis is a testable explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
C. A hypothesis is a set of phenomena, while a theory is a testable explanation for a set of phenomena
D. A hypothesis is a testable explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a set of phenomena
Question 10
The United Nations has 193 member states. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the United Nations?
A. Vatican City
B. Taiwan
C. Switzerland
D. Norway
Question 11
The 'Tiv' people are an ethnic group found in which state of Nigeria?
A. Benue
B. Plateau
C. Nasarawa
D. Kogi
Question 12
The 'greenhouse effect' is primarily caused by the increase in which of the following gases in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Nitrous oxide
D. Ozone
Question 13
The concept of 'Ukwu' in Igbo culture refers to the idea of
A. a system of governance
B. a system of economy
C. a system of social hierarchy
D. a system of spiritual beliefs
Question 14
The concept of 'Ugadi' is associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Hausa
B. Igbo
C. Yoruba
D. Telugu
Question 15
A survey of 1000 people in Nigeria showed that 60% of them supported the current government. If 80 people were selected at random, what is the probability that more than 50 of them supported the current government?
A. 0.05
B. 0.10
C. 0.15
D. 0.20

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