POST UTME DELSU 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a type of cloud?
A. Cirrus
B. Cumulus
C. Stratus
Correct D. Rainbow

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A. To promote economic development
B. To provide humanitarian aid
Correct C. To coordinate international public health efforts
D. To provide medical research funding

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
What is the chemical formula for water?
Correct A. H2O
B. H2S
C. CO2
D. O2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
Correct A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Decomposition
D. Fermentation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
What is the primary function of the United Nations (UN)?
A. To promote economic development
B. To provide humanitarian aid
Correct C. To maintain international peace and security
D. To provide medical research funding

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the significance of the 1966 coup?
Correct A. It led to the establishment of a military government.
B. It resulted in the secession of the Eastern Region.
C. It paved the way for the return of civilian rule.
D. It led to the formation of a federal republic.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
Correct A. 10^4
B. 10^2
C. 10^8
D. 10^16

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
Correct B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
What is the name of the economic system in which the government controls the means of production?
A. Capitalism
B. Socialism
Correct C. Communism
D. Fascism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 960 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 6 hours
Correct B. 8 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
Correct A. Promoting free trade among member states
B. Providing a common currency for member states
C. Facilitating the movement of people and goods across borders
D. Establishing a common defense policy for member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is one of the main purposes of the UN, as stated in its Charter?
A. To promote economic development among its member states
Correct B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To provide humanitarian aid to affected populations
D. To promote cultural exchange among its member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is known for its rich oil reserves. Which of the following is a major environmental impact of oil exploration in the region?
A. Deforestation and habitat destruction
Correct B. Water pollution and oil spills
C. Soil erosion and land degradation
D. Climate change and global warming

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of OPEC?
A. To promote economic development among its member states
Correct B. To stabilize the global oil market
C. To provide a common defense policy for its member states
D. To promote cultural exchange among its member states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The African Union (AU) was established in 2002 with the aim of promoting economic, political, and social integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of the AU?
Correct A. To promote economic development among its member states
B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To provide humanitarian aid to affected populations
D. To promote cultural exchange among its member states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa, stretching over 4,100 kilometers. Which of the following is a major economic activity associated with the Niger River?
A. Fishing and aquaculture
Correct B. Agriculture and irrigation
C. Mining and oil exploration
D. Tourism and recreation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The Hausa people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, with a population of over 30 million. Which of the following is a major cultural practice associated with the Hausa people?
A. Polygamy and multiple wives
Correct B. Islamic law and Sharia
C. Traditional clothing and textiles
D. Music and dance performances

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, with a population of over 40 million. Which of the following is a major cultural practice associated with the Yoruba people?
A. Polygamy and multiple wives
B. Islamic law and Sharia
C. Traditional clothing and textiles
Correct D. Music and dance performances

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The Igbo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, with a population of over 30 million. Which of the following is a major cultural practice associated with the Igbo people?
A. Polygamy and multiple wives
B. Islamic law and Sharia
Correct C. Traditional clothing and textiles
D. Music and dance performances

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, occurred from 1967 to 1970. Which of the following was a major consequence of the war?
A. The creation of the state of Biafra
B. The death of over 1 million people
C. The displacement of over 2 million people
D. The destruction of the Nigerian economy

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A man is accused of stealing a goat. He is brought before a traditional ruler who asks him to swear an oath on the Bible. The man refuses, saying that he is a Muslim. What is the most likely reason for the man's refusal?
A. He is afraid of the Bible
Correct B. He is a Muslim and does not believe in the Bible
C. He is a Christian and does not believe in the Quran
D. He is a traditionalist and does not believe in oaths

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a high potential for returns, but it also has a high risk of failure. What is the most likely reason for the company's hesitation?
A. The company is not confident in its ability to execute the project
Correct B. The company is concerned about the high risk of failure
C. The company is not interested in the project
D. The company is not sure about the potential returns

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A farmer is considering using a new type of fertilizer on his crops. The fertilizer has been shown to increase crop yields, but it also has a high environmental impact. What is the most likely reason for the farmer's hesitation?
A. The farmer is not confident in the effectiveness of the fertilizer
Correct B. The farmer is concerned about the high environmental impact
C. The farmer is not interested in using the fertilizer
D. The farmer is not sure about the cost of the fertilizer

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A company is considering outsourcing some of its operations to a foreign country. What is the most likely reason for the company's decision?
Correct A. The company wants to reduce its labor costs
B. The company wants to increase its profits
C. The company wants to improve its competitiveness
D. The company wants to reduce its environmental impact

Correct Answer: A

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