POST UTME ESUT 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will become zero
Question 2
What is the name of the Nigerian river that flows through the Niger Delta?
A. River Benue
B. River Niger
C. River Kano
D. River Sokoto
Question 3
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 4
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. State Governors' Conference
Question 5
The Niger Delta region is rich in
A. coal and iron ore
B. oil and natural gas
C. gold and diamonds
D. copper and tin
Question 6
What is the primary source of Nigeria's revenue?
A. Agriculture
B. Petroleum
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 7
A company in Nigeria is considering investing in a new project. The project's expected return on investment (ROI) is 15%, while the company's cost of capital is 12%. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The project is expected to increase the company's value
B. The project's ROI is higher than the company's cost of capital
C. The project is expected to decrease the company's value
D. The project's ROI is lower than the company's cost of capital
Question 8
What is the name of the famous Nigerian writer who wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ben Okri
D. Tayeb Salih
Question 9
The concept of the 'Green Revolution' was first introduced in the 1940s by Norman Borlaug. What was the primary focus of the Green Revolution?
A. Increasing crop yields through the use of high-yielding crop varieties
B. Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
C. Improving irrigation systems for crop growth
D. Developing new crop varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases
Question 10
A researcher is studying the effects of social media on mental health. Which of the following is a likely consequence of excessive social media use?
A. Increased self-esteem
B. Decreased anxiety
C. Increased depression
D. Improved sleep quality
Question 11
Which of the following is a major consequence of the 1966 Nigerian coup?
A. The creation of the Republic of Biafra
B. The establishment of the Nigerian Civil War
C. The overthrow of the First Republic
D. The introduction of a new constitution
Question 12
A company in Nigeria is considering implementing a new policy to reduce its carbon footprint. Which of the following would be the most effective strategy?
A. Reduce energy consumption by 20%
B. Increase use of renewable energy sources by 30%
C. Implement a recycling program for paper and plastic
D. Reduce water consumption by 15%
Question 13
The concept of the 'Green Revolution' was first introduced in the 1940s by Norman Borlaug. What was the primary focus of the Green Revolution?
A. Increasing crop yields through the use of high-yielding crop varieties
B. Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
C. Improving irrigation systems for crop growth
D. Developing new crop varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases
Question 14
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by
A. General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 15
What is the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves?
A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Evaporation

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