Practice post utme crawford university general studies 2021 Past Questions

Question 1

The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this policy?

Correct A. Increased use of renewable energy sources

B. Decreased economic growth

C. Improved air quality

D. Increased energy costs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?

Correct A. ₦20,000

B. ₦0

C. ₦80,000

D. ₦100,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

A researcher is studying the effect of social media on mental health. The researcher collects data from 100 participants and finds that 60% of them experience anxiety. What is the standard deviation of the sample?

A. 0.5

Correct B. 0.6

C. 0.7

D. 0.8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?

Correct A. ₦20,000

B. ₦0

C. ₦80,000

D. ₦100,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

A researcher is studying the effect of social media on mental health. The researcher collects data from 100 participants and finds that 60% of them experience anxiety. What is the standard deviation of the sample?

A. 0.5

Correct B. 0.6

C. 0.7

D. 0.8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following leaders?

A. Tafawa Balewa

B. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

D. Ahmadu Bello

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

Solve for x in the equation ( rac{1}{x} + 2 = rac{3}{x} ).

A. 1

Correct B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The diagram below shows a titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette?

Correct A. To measure the volume of the solution

B. To mix the solution

C. To filter the solution

D. To heat the solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

The 1979 Nigerian Constitution established a presidential system of government with a president as head of state and government. Who was the first president of Nigeria under this constitution?

Correct A. Shehu Shagari

B. Olusegun Obasanjo

C. Murtala Mohammed

D. Yakubu Gowon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

Solve the inequality ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 > 0 ).

Correct A. ( x < -1 ) or ( x > 3 )

B. ( x < -3 ) or ( x > 1 )

C. ( x < 1 ) or ( x > 3 )

D. ( x < -1 ) or ( x < 3 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The 2015 Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

Correct A. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

B. Methane (CH4)

C. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

D. Ozone (O3)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria established a federal system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of a federal system?

A. A strong central government

B. A weak central government

Correct C. A system of government where power is divided between the federal and state governments

D. A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of the president

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NNPC?

Correct A. To explore and produce oil and gas

B. To refine and market petroleum products

C. To regulate the oil and gas industry

D. To provide energy to the Nigerian economy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa highlighted the importance of international cooperation in responding to public health crises. Which of the following is a key principle of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

A. The sovereignty of member states

B. The autonomy of the WHO

Correct C. The principle of solidarity and cooperation among member states

D. The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member states

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15

The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on the oil and gas sector. What is the primary challenge facing the Nigerian economy?

A. High inflation rate

B. High unemployment rate

Correct C. Dependence on a single commodity

D. Corruption

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria established the National Assembly as the legislative arm of government. What is the primary function of the National Assembly?

Correct A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria

B. To approve the budget of the federal government

C. To appoint the head of state

D. To regulate the oil and gas industry

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on the oil and gas sector. What is the primary benefit of the oil and gas sector to the Nigerian economy?

Correct A. High revenue generation

B. High employment generation

C. High economic growth

D. High poverty reduction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa highlighted the importance of international cooperation in responding to public health crises. Which of the following is a key principle of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

A. The sovereignty of member states

B. The autonomy of the WHO

Correct C. The principle of solidarity and cooperation among member states

D. The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member states

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on the oil and gas sector. What is the primary challenge facing the Nigerian economy?

A. High inflation rate

B. High unemployment rate

Correct C. Dependence on a single commodity

D. Corruption

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria established the National Assembly as the legislative arm of government. What is the primary function of the National Assembly?

Correct A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria

B. To approve the budget of the federal government

C. To appoint the head of state

D. To regulate the oil and gas industry

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

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?

Correct A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria

B. To exercise judicial powers over the President and other public officials

C. To appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria and other judges

D. To control the finances of the federal government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

A company has a profit of ₦1,500,000 and a total capital of ₦3,000,000. What is the company's return on investment (ROI)?

A. 50%

Correct B. 60%

C. 70%

D. 80%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the function of the resistor in the circuit?

Correct A. To reduce the voltage of the battery

B. To increase the current flowing through the light bulb

C. To prevent the light bulb from burning out

D. To connect the battery to the light bulb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. What is the primary purpose of the UN?

Correct A. To promote peace and security among its member states

B. To provide economic aid to developing countries

C. To promote human rights and social justice

D. To provide military protection to its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

A company has a total revenue of ₦2,000,000 and a total cost of ₦1,500,000. What is the company's profit?

Correct A. ₦500,000

B. ₦750,000

C. ₦1,000,000

D. ₦1,500,000

Correct Answer: A

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