POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. Rio Declaration
B. Paris Agreement
C. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
D. Stockholm Declaration
Question 2
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 and erosion
B. Decreased agricultural productivity
C. Increased oil production
D. Improved water quality
Question 3
The Nigerian government has implemented a number of policies to promote economic growth and development. Which of the following policies is aimed at promoting industrialization?
A. The National Industrial Policy
B. The National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS)
C. The National Poverty Reduction Programme
D. The National Agricultural Policy
Question 4
In a normal distribution, what is the value of z-score for a value that is one standard deviation above the mean?
A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 1.5
D. 2
Question 5
The concept of 'climate change' was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
B. Paris Agreement
C. Kyoto Protocol
D. Stockholm Declaration
Question 6
A company's production costs are given by the equation C(x) = 2x^2 + 5x + 10, where x is the number of units produced. What is the marginal cost when x = 10?
A. ₦50
B. ₦60
C. ₦70
D. ₦80
Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Order
Question 8
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 10-year lifespan and requires an initial investment of ₦10 million. The expected annual return on investment is 15%. What is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦12.5 million
B. ₦15 million
C. ₦17.5 million
D. ₦20 million
Question 9
The 1994 Abuja Declaration was signed by which of the following organizations?
A. African Union
B. Economic Community of West African States
C. United Nations
D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Question 10
The concept of 'climate change' was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
B. Paris Agreement
C. Kyoto Protocol
D. Stockholm Declaration
Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is the legislative arm of government. What is the primary function of the National Assembly?
A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To determine the budget of Nigeria
D. To declare war on other countries
Question 12
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following international agreements?
A. Rio Declaration
B. Paris Agreement
C. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
D. Stockholm Declaration
Question 13
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 missions
B. Economic sanctions
C. Diplomatic negotiations
D. Humanitarian aid
Question 14
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) was established in which year?
A. 1976
B. 1974
C. 1972
D. 1970
Question 15
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 5-year lifespan and requires an initial investment of ₦5 million. The expected annual return on investment is 20%. What is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦6.25 million
B. ₦7.5 million
C. ₦8.75 million
D. ₦10 million

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