POST UTME EKSU 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Decree

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the OPEC in the global energy market?
A. To regulate oil production
Correct B. To stabilize oil prices
C. To promote oil exploration
D. To provide financial assistance to member countries

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in the philosophy of which of the following African leaders?
Correct A. Nelson Mandela
B. Kwame Nkrumah
C. Julius Nyerere
D. Haile Selassie

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a simple circuit. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
A. 5 ohms
B. 10 ohms
Correct C. 15 ohms
D. 20 ohms

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The graph below represents the relationship between the volume of a gas and its temperature. What is the slope of the graph?
A. 0.5
Correct B. 1.0
C. 2.0
D. 3.0

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the context of Nigeria's post-independence politics, what was the primary goal of the 1966 military coup?
A. To overthrow the First Republic and establish a new government
Correct B. To overthrow the First Republic and install a military dictatorship
C. To reform the First Republic and make it more democratic
D. To protect the First Republic from external threats

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A company's profit is calculated using the formula: ( P = R - C ), where P is profit, R is revenue, and C is cost. If the revenue is ₦150,000 and the cost is ₦80,000, what is the profit?
Correct A. ₦70,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦40,000
D. ₦60,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. The data shows that the population is decreasing at a rate of 5% per year. If the initial population is 1000 birds, what will be the population after 3 years?
Correct A. 750
B. 800
C. 850
D. 900

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will be the current flowing through the circuit?
Correct A. 5A
B. 10A
C. 15A
D. 20A

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
A company's revenue is ₦100,000 and its cost is ₦80,000. What is the company's profit?
Correct A. ₦20,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦40,000
D. ₦50,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
Correct C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
What is the main theme of the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe?
A. The struggle for independence
Correct B. The impact of colonialism
C. The role of women in society
D. The importance of traditional culture

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Niger Delta region is known for its rich deposits of what natural resource?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a key aspect of what traditional African philosophy?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The 'Abacha regime' was marked by what notable event?
Correct A. The execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa
B. The introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme
C. The establishment of the National Electoral Commission
D. The creation of the Niger Delta Development Commission

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerian students studying abroad. Which of the following countries was the most popular destination for Nigerian students during this period?
Correct A. United Kingdom
B. United States
C. France
D. Germany

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Obafemi Awolowo
Correct C. Hausa leader, Ahmadu Bello
D. Yoruba leader, Obafemi Awolowo

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian political history. What was the main outcome of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The formation of the Action Group (AG)
Correct C. The formation of the Northern People's Congress (NPC)
D. The formation of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The concept of 'sankofa' is central to the philosophy of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Obafemi Awolowo
C. Hausa leader, Ahmadu Bello
Correct D. Yoruba leader, Obafemi Awolowo

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
Correct A. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu
B. Major Theophilus Danjuma
C. Major Murtala Mohammed
D. Major Yakubu Gowon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Separation of Powers
B. Federal Character Principle
C. Rule of Law
D. Principle of Federalism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
A researcher wants to calculate the area of a triangle with a base of 5 cm and a height of 8 cm. Which of the following formulas should be used?
Correct A. \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}
B. \text{Area} = \text{base} \times \text{height}
C. \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base}
D. \text{Area} = \text{base} \times \text{height}

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, which of the following will happen?
A. The resistor will heat up
B. The battery will drain faster
Correct C. The circuit will be complete
D. The switch will be open

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerian students studying abroad. Which of the following was a major factor contributing to this trend?
A. The Nigerian government's emphasis on education
B. The increase in the number of scholarships available
Correct C. The rise of nationalism and the desire for Western education
D. The decline in the quality of education in Nigeria

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
A company wants to calculate the profit made from selling 500 units of a product at ₦200 each. If the cost of producing each unit is ₦120, which of the following formulas should be used?
Correct A. \text{Profit} = \text{Selling Price} \times \text{Number of Units} - \text{Cost of Production}
B. \text{Profit} = \text{Selling Price} \times \text{Number of Units}
C. \text{Profit} = \text{Cost of Production} \times \text{Number of Units}
D. \text{Profit} = \text{Selling Price} - \text{Cost of Production}

Correct Answer: A

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