POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2024 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos. Which of the following is NOT one of the original member states?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. Mali
D. Burkina Faso
Question 2
Which of the following Nigerian leaders was instrumental in the country's transition to democracy in 1999?
A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Abdulsalami Abubakar
C. Ernest Shonekan
D. Sani Abacha
Question 3
The 'Benin Empire' was known for its expertise in what art form?
A. Woodcarving
B. Bronze casting
C. Weaving
D. Pottery
Question 4
A researcher wants to estimate the effect of a new policy on the number of people infected with a disease. The researcher collects data from 100 people and finds that 20 people are infected. What is the probability that the new policy will reduce the number of people infected by 10%?
A. 0.05
B. 0.10
C. 0.15
D. 0.20
Question 5
A firm has the following cost function: C(L, K) = 100L + 200K + 50L^2 + 20K^2. If the firm wants to minimize its cost, what is the optimal level of labor?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Question 6
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the signing of the Declaration of Cartagena. Which of the following countries is NOT a founding member of OPEC?
A. Iran
B. Iraq
C. Saudi Arabia
D. United Arab Emirates
Question 7
The 'Igbo Kingdoms' were a collection of city-states that emerged in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Question 8
A man is standing at the top of a 20-meter cliff, and he throws a stone downwards. If the stone takes 2 seconds to reach the ground, what is the average speed of the stone?
A. 10 m/s
B. 20 m/s
C. 30 m/s
D. 40 m/s
Question 9
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours
Question 10
The ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) was established in 1990 to maintain peace and security in West Africa. Which of the following countries has NOT contributed troops to ECOMOG?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. Liberia
D. Sierra Leone
Question 11
The 'Hausa Kingdoms' were known for their expertise in what trade?
A. Textiles
B. Metals
C. Salt
D. Spices
Question 12
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian political history. Which of the following was a major outcome of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The emergence of Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria
C. The adoption of a federal system of government
D. The creation of the Eastern Region
Question 13
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary goal of the 1966 coup led by General Aguiyi Ironsi?
A. To overthrow the government of General Yakubu Gowon
B. To establish a socialist government
C. To unite the country under a single military government
D. To end the civil war
Question 14
A researcher wants to estimate the effect of a new policy on the number of people infected with a disease. The researcher collects data from 100 people and finds that 20 people are infected. What is the probability that the new policy will reduce the number of people infected by 10%?
A. 0.05
B. 0.10
C. 0.15
D. 0.20
Question 15
The 'Benin Empire' was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East

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