POST UTME IMS U 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
Solve for x in the equation (2^x + 5^x = 3^x).
A. 1
Correct B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
What is the value of x in the diagram below?
A. 3
B. 4
Correct C. 5
D. 6

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The 1979 Nigerian Constitution established a presidential system of government with a president as head of state and government. Who was the first president of Nigeria under this constitution?
Correct A. Shehu Shagari
B. Olusegun Obasanjo
C. Murtala Mohammed
D. Yakubu Gowon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
Solve the inequality (2x^2 + 5x - 3 > 0).
A. x > -1
B. x < -1
Correct C. x > 1
D. x < 1

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
Which of the following Nigerian leaders is credited with the introduction of the Green Revolution in Nigeria?
Correct A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Shehu Shagari
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
Correct B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
Identify the type of rock formation shown in the diagram below.
A. Igneous
Correct B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
What is the value of x in the equation ( 2x + 5 = 11 )?
Correct A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
Which of the following is a characteristic of a democracy?
A. One person, one vote
Correct B. Free and fair elections
C. Separation of powers
D. No opposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Hausa-Fulani oligarchy's control of the Nigerian state has been a subject of debate among historians. Which of the following best describes their role in the country's politics?
A. They were the primary architects of Nigeria's independence movement.
Correct B. They played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria's post-independence politics.
C. They were a dominant force in Nigeria's pre-colonial politics.
D. They had no significant influence on Nigeria's politics.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them believed that the country's economic growth was due to the efforts of the current administration. However, a closer examination of the data revealed that the respondents were not asked about the specific policies that contributed to the growth. What can be concluded from this study?
A. The respondents were not aware of the specific policies that contributed to the growth.
Correct B. The respondents were not asked about the specific policies that contributed to the growth.
C. The respondents believed that the current administration's policies were the primary cause of the growth.
D. The respondents were not interested in the specific policies that contributed to the growth.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of climate change on agriculture in Nigeria. The study found that the average temperature in the country had increased by 2°C over the past decade. What can be concluded from this study?
Correct A. The increase in temperature is a result of climate change.
B. The increase in temperature is a result of deforestation.
C. The increase in temperature is a result of urbanization.
D. The increase in temperature is a result of natural fluctuations.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 + 5x - 3 ), where ( x ) is the number of units sold. If the company sold 5 units, what was the profit?
A. ₦10
Correct B. ₦15
C. ₦20
D. ₦25

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A diagram of a simple electric circuit is shown below.
A. The circuit is a series circuit.
B. The circuit is a parallel circuit.
Correct C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits.
D. The circuit is not a valid circuit.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
A researcher conducted a study on the effects of social media on mental health. The study found that the average person spent 2 hours per day on social media. What can be concluded from this study?
A. The average person spends more than 2 hours per day on social media.
B. The average person spends less than 2 hours per day on social media.
Correct C. The average person spends exactly 2 hours per day on social media.
D. The study did not provide enough information to make a conclusion.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A company's revenue is given by the equation ( R = 3x^2 - 2x + 1 ), where ( x ) is the number of units sold. If the company sold 4 units, what was the revenue?
A. ₦10
B. ₦15
Correct C. ₦20
D. ₦25

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A diagram of a simple pendulum is shown below.
A. The pendulum is in equilibrium.
B. The pendulum is in motion.
C. The pendulum is at rest.
D. The diagram is not a valid pendulum.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 19
The 1960s saw the rise of the New Economic Policy in Nigeria. Which of the following was a key feature of this policy?
Correct A. Increased government control over the economy
B. Privatization of state-owned enterprises
C. Increased foreign investment
D. Reduced government spending

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of the British
Correct B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
C. The title represents the protagonist's struggle with his own identity
D. The title is a reference to the natural world and the cyclical nature of life

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to African philosophy. What does it mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. The interconnectedness of all things
Correct C. The importance of community and social responsibility
D. The pursuit of individual happiness and success

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The 1963 Lagos Plan of Action was a significant document in Nigerian history. What was its main objective?
Correct A. To promote economic development and industrialization
B. To establish a federal system of government
C. To promote regional integration and cooperation
D. To address the issue of colonialism and imperialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The concept of 'sankofa' is central to African culture. What does it mean?
Correct A. Going back to the past to reclaim one's heritage
B. The importance of community and social responsibility
C. The pursuit of individual happiness and success
D. The interconnectedness of all things

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The 1979 Nigerian Constitution was a significant document in Nigerian history. What was its main feature?
Correct A. The establishment of a federal system of government
B. The promotion of regional integration and cooperation
C. The protection of individual rights and freedoms
D. The promotion of economic development and industrialization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to African philosophy. What does it mean?
A. Humanity towards others
B. The interconnectedness of all things
Correct C. The importance of community and social responsibility
D. The pursuit of individual happiness and success

Correct Answer: C

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