POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Environmental Education and Climate Change, what is the primary goal of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A. To reduce global poverty and inequality
Correct B. To mitigate the effects of climate change and promote sustainable development
C. To improve global health and well-being
D. To increase global economic growth and trade

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the name of the international organization that oversees the production and pricing of oil, and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria?
Correct A. OPEC
B. ECOWAS
C. AU
D. UN

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the context of Post-Independence Nigerian Politics and Government, what is the name of the political party that ruled Nigeria from 1960 to 1966?
A. Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
Correct B. Northern People's Congress (NPC)
C. Action Group (AG)
D. National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when a person assumes that because something is true for one part of a system, it must be true for the whole system?
Correct A. Hasty Generalization
B. False Dilemma
C. Straw Man
D. Appeal to Authority

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
In the context of General Knowledge of Literature and Arts, what is the name of the famous Nigerian novelist who wrote the book 'Things Fall Apart'?
Correct A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ben Okri
D. Tayeb Salih

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Constitution of Nigeria is the supreme law of the land. Which of the following is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution?
Correct A. Right to life
B. Right to freedom of expression
C. Right to education
D. Right to a fair trial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company has a profit of ₦1,000,000. If it pays a tax of 20% on its profit, how much will it pay in tax?
A. ₦200,000
Correct B. ₦250,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
Correct C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will become zero

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A population of 100 rabbits is growing at a rate of 20% per year. How many rabbits will there be after 2 years?
A. 120
B. 140
Correct C. 160
D. 180

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-coordinate of the vertex of the parabola?
A. -2
B. -1
Correct C. 0
D. 1

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
Which of the following famous Nigerian leaders was a key figure in the country's struggle for independence?
A. Obafemi Awolowo
Correct B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Humphrey Ogada
D. Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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 = 3 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the primary function of the United Nations in international relations?
A. To promote economic development
Correct B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To provide humanitarian aid
D. To regulate global trade

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
What is the main difference between the United Nations and the African Union?
A. Membership
Correct B. Purpose
C. Structure
D. Functions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
A rectangular garden measures 15 meters by 20 meters. If a path that is 2 meters wide is built around the garden, what is the area of the path?
A. 120 square meters
B. 150 square meters
Correct C. 180 square meters
D. 200 square meters

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
Correct A. ( A = pi r^2 )
B. ( A = 2pi r )
C. ( A = pi d )
D. ( A = 2pi d )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
What is the main purpose of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Correct A. To promote economic integration
B. To maintain regional peace and security
C. To provide humanitarian aid
D. To regulate global trade

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A water tank can hold 2000 liters of water. If 1500 liters of water are already in the tank, what percentage of the tank is filled?
A. 60%
Correct B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
What is the main difference between the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A. Membership
Correct B. Purpose
C. Structure
D. Functions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
A company has 500 employees. If 20% of the employees are on leave, how many employees are on leave?
A. 100
Correct B. 120
C. 150
D. 200

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian political system?
Correct A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. Administrative

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental principle of the Nigerian political system. Which of the following is an example of this principle?
A. The President can dissolve the National Assembly
Correct B. The National Assembly can impeach the President
C. The President can appoint judges without Senate confirmation
D. The President can declare a state of emergency without Senate approval

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Nigerian Constitution provides for the protection of certain fundamental rights and freedoms. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution?
A. Right to life
B. Right to freedom of speech
Correct C. Right to bear arms
D. Right to education

Correct Answer: C

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