POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A survey of 1000 Nigerians revealed that 60% of them support the death penalty. If 80% of the respondents are male, what is the probability that a randomly selected respondent supports the death penalty, given that the respondent is male?
A. 0.75
B. 0.8
C. 0.9
D. 0.95
Question 2
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by a group of military officers who were dissatisfied with the government's handling of the civil war. Which of the following was a major consequence of this coup?
A. The overthrow of the First Republic
B. The establishment of the Second Republic
C. The creation of the Nigerian Civil War
D. The emergence of General Yakubu Gowon as Head of State
Question 3
The Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of expression, but this right is not absolute. What is the implication of this statement?
A. The government can censor any form of expression it deems inappropriate.
B. The right to freedom of expression is absolute and cannot be limited.
C. The government can limit the right to freedom of expression in times of national emergency.
D. The right to freedom of expression is only guaranteed for citizens, not for non-citizens.
Question 4
A company has 5 employees, and each employee has a 1/3 chance of being selected for a promotion. What is the probability that at least 2 employees will be selected for the promotion?
A. 1/3
B. 2/3
C. 3/5
D. 4/5
Question 5
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of deforestation on the environment. The study revealed that the rate of deforestation is directly proportional to the population growth rate. If the population growth rate is 2% per annum, what is the rate of deforestation?
A. 4% per annum
B. 6% per annum
C. 8% per annum
D. 10% per annum
Question 6
What is the value of x in the equation ( 2x + 5 = 11 )?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Question 7
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them supported the death penalty. If 80% of the respondents were men, what is the probability that a randomly selected respondent who supports the death penalty is a man?
A. 0.6
B. 0.8
C. 0.9
D. 0.95
Question 8
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of African philosophy. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'ubuntu'?
A. The idea that individual success is more important than collective success
B. The idea that individual success is dependent on collective success
C. The idea that collective success is more important than individual success
D. The idea that individual success and collective success are mutually exclusive
Question 9
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of generating a profit of ₦1,000,000 and a 80% chance of generating a loss of ₦500,000. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦150,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦250,000
D. ₦300,000
Question 10
The diagram below represents a simple harmonic motion. What is the equation of motion for this system?
A. ( x(t) = A sin( omega t + phi ) )
B. ( x(t) = A cos( omega t + phi ) )
C. ( x(t) = A sin( omega t - phi ) )
D. ( x(t) = A cos( omega t - phi ) )
Question 11
In the context of the United Nations (UN), what is the primary responsibility of the Secretary-General?
A. To represent the interests of a particular member state
B. To provide military support to UN peacekeeping missions
C. To promote and maintain international peace and security
D. To serve as the chief administrative officer of the UN
Question 12
The concept of 'sankofa' is a key aspect of African philosophy. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'sankofa'?
A. The idea that individual success is more important than collective success
B. The idea that individual success is dependent on collective success
C. The idea that collective success is more important than individual success
D. The idea that individual success and collective success are mutually exclusive
Question 13
A Nigerian company has a profit of ₦1,000,000. If the company pays a tax of 10% on its profit, how much will the company pay in taxes?
A. ₦100,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦300,000
D. ₦400,000
Question 14
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) was established in 1976 to promote economic development in developing countries. What is the primary source of funding for OFID?
A. Member country contributions
B. Grants from international organizations
C. Loans from commercial banks
D. Revenue from oil exports
Question 15
The novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe is a classic of African literature. Which of the following best describes the theme of the novel?
A. The struggle for independence in Nigeria
B. The impact of colonialism on traditional African societies
C. The role of women in traditional African societies
D. The importance of education in African societies

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