POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the oil and gas industry in Nigeria
B. To explore and produce oil and gas in Nigeria
C. To refine and market petroleum products in Nigeria
D. To provide energy to Nigerian industries
Question 2
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new project that will require the use of a large amount of energy. Which of the following is a correct example of a sustainable practice that the company could adopt?
A. Using a large amount of energy to power the machinery in the factory.
B. Implementing a energy conservation program to reduce energy usage in the factory.
C. Using a large amount of water to cool the machinery in the factory.
D. Implementing a recycling program to reduce waste in the factory.
Question 3
What is the name of the famous Nigerian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986?
A. Wole Soyinka
B. Chinua Achebe
C. Buchi Emecheta
D. Ben Okri
Question 4
What is the name of the Nigerian company that developed the first indigenous smartphone?
A. Infinix Mobility
B. Tecno Mobile
C. Gionee Nigeria
D. Itel Mobile
Question 5
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government with three tiers of government: the federal, state, and local governments. Which of the following is a characteristic of the federal system of government?
A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
B. Decentralization of power to the states and local governments
C. Concentration of power in the federal government
D. A parliamentary system of government
Question 6
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established which of the following?
A. A federal system of government
B. A unitary system of government
C. A confederal system of government
D. A parliamentary system of government
Question 7
A company is planning to invest in a new project that involves the use of renewable energy sources. The company's financial analyst has prepared a report on the potential costs and benefits of the project. Which of the following is a benefit of investing in renewable energy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy security
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 8
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest. She collects data on the number of species present in different areas of the forest. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing this data?
A. Regression analysis
B. ANOVA
C. Chi-square test
D. Correlation analysis
Question 9
The Nigerian National Assembly is composed of which of the following?
A. A Senate and a House of Representatives
B. A House of Representatives and a House of Lords
C. A Senate and a House of Lords
D. A House of Representatives and a Senate
Question 10
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new project that will require the use of a large amount of water. Which of the following is a correct example of a sustainable practice that the company could adopt?
A. Using a large amount of water to cool the machinery in the factory.
B. Implementing a water conservation program to reduce water usage in the factory.
C. Using a large amount of energy to power the machinery in the factory.
D. Implementing a recycling program to reduce waste in the factory.
Question 11
A researcher is studying the effect of social media on the mental health of young adults. She collects data on the number of hours spent on social media per day and the level of anxiety experienced by the participants. Which of the following is a potential confounding variable in this study?
A. Age
B. Gender
C. Income level
D. Number of hours spent on social media per day
Question 12
A researcher is studying the effect of social media on the mental health of young adults. She collects data on the number of hours spent on social media per day and the level of anxiety experienced by the participants. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing this data?
A. Regression analysis
B. ANOVA
C. Chi-square test
D. Correlation analysis
Question 13
A researcher in Nigeria is conducting a study on the impact of climate change on agriculture in the country. Which of the following is a correct example of a variable that the researcher could measure?
A. The amount of rainfall in a region.
B. The temperature of the soil in a region.
C. The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
D. The number of people living in a region.
Question 14
What is the name of the Nigerian state with the highest population?
A. Lagos State
B. Kano State
C. Kaduna State
D. Oyo State
Question 15
What is the name of the famous Nigerian musician who won the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album in 2001?
A. King Sunny Adé
B. Fela Kuti
C. Tony Allen
D. Seun Kuti

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