POST UTME LASU 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 800 km, how long will it take to complete the journey?
A. 5 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 10 hours
Question 2
A survey of 100 students found that 60% preferred pizza, 20% preferred burgers, and 20% preferred sandwiches. What is the probability that a student chosen at random prefers pizza or burgers?
A. 0.6
B. 0.8
C. 0.9
D. 0.95
Question 3
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. x = -1
B. x = 3
C. x = -3
D. x = 1
Question 4
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 )
A. 10^4
B. 10^8
C. 10^12
D. 10^16
Question 5
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 3 )
Question 6
A company's profit is calculated as the difference between its revenue and cost. If the revenue is ₦1,500 and the cost is ₦1,200, what is the company's profit?
A. ₦300
B. ₦400
C. ₦500
D. ₦600
Question 7
What is the main difference between a primary and secondary forest?
A. Primary forests are older and more diverse
B. Secondary forests are younger and less diverse
C. Primary forests are found in tropical regions
D. Secondary forests are found in temperate regions
Question 8
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Sokoto Caliphate?
A. The influence of European colonial powers
B. The rise of rival Islamic states
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
D. The effects of the Fulani-Jihad
Question 9
Solve the inequality ( 2x - 5 > 3 ).
A. x > 4
B. x < 4
C. x > 1
D. x < 1
Question 10
The 2019 general elections in Nigeria were characterized by a high level of violence and intimidation. Which of the following is a possible consequence of this violence?
A. Increased voter turnout
B. Decreased voter turnout
C. Increased voter apathy
D. Increased voter disenfranchisement
Question 11
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerian students studying abroad. This was largely due to the efforts of which of the following individuals?
A. Obafemi Awolowo
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Herbert Macaulay
D. Tafawa Balewa
Question 12
The 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria was a result of the efforts of which of the following individuals?
A. Lord Frederick Lugard
B. Herbert Macaulay
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo
Question 13
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian government?
A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To serve as a check on the executive branch
C. To represent the interests of the people of Nigeria
D. To oversee the implementation of government policies
Question 14
In a random sample of 1000 people, 60% are male and 40% are female. If 20 people are randomly selected, what is the probability that at least 10 of them are male?
A. 0.2
B. 0.3
C. 0.4
D. 0.5
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Identify the part labeled A.
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Chloroplast
D. Vacuole

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