POST UTME LAUTECH 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of General Knowledge of Literature and Arts, who is the author of the novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D. Ben Okri
Question 2
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 3
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) was established in 1976 to provide financial assistance to developing countries. What is the primary source of funding for OFID?
A. Member country contributions
B. Interest on loans and investments
C. Grants from developed countries
D. Revenue from oil exports
Question 4
In the context of Logic and Critical Thinking, what is the fallacy of 'ad hominem'?
A. A type of logical fallacy that involves attacking the person rather than the argument
B. A type of logical fallacy that involves assuming something is true without evidence
C. A type of logical fallacy that involves using a false analogy
D. A type of logical fallacy that involves assuming something is false without evidence
Question 5
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?
A. It symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo society
B. It represents the protagonist's struggle with colonialism
C. It signifies the loss of cultural identity
D. It represents the protagonist's journey to self-discovery
Question 6
The United Nations has 193 member states. If each member state has an equal number of votes, and a two-thirds majority is required to pass a resolution, how many votes are required to pass the resolution?
A. ( 193 imes rac{2}{3} )
B. ( 193 imes rac{1}{3} )
C. ( 193 imes rac{1}{2} )
D. ( 193 imes rac{3}{4} )
Question 7
In the context of Environmental Education and Climate Change, what is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation
B. Urbanization
C. Agricultural expansion
D. Mining activities
Question 8
What is the primary function of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
A. To promote economic integration among its member states
B. To provide a common currency for its member states
C. To promote political unity among its member states
D. To provide a common defense system for its member states
Question 9
The 'Abacha Loot' refers to the billions of dollars stolen by which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Sani Abacha
B. Muhammadu Buhari
C. Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Goodluck Jonathan
Question 10
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the establishment of a National Electoral Commission (INEC). What is the primary function of INEC?
A. To conduct elections and referendums
B. To register political parties and candidates
C. To monitor the implementation of electoral laws
D. To provide electoral education and awareness
Question 12
In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the name of the protagonist?
A. Okonkwo
B. Unoka
C. Ezeani
D. Obierika
Question 13
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following constitutional conferences?
A. 1994 Constitutional Conference
B. 1995 Constitutional Conference
C. 1996 Constitutional Conference
D. 1997 Constitutional Conference
Question 14
The concept of environmental education is closely related to which of the following?
A. Sustainable development
B. Climate change
C. Biodiversity conservation
D. All of the above
Question 15
A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 + 5x - 3 ). If the company's profit increases by 20% due to a 15% increase in production, what is the new profit?
A. ( 2.4x^2 + 7.25x - 3.6 )
B. ( 2.2x^2 + 5.75x - 3.6 )
C. ( 2.6x^2 + 7.75x - 3.6 )
D. ( 2.8x^2 + 8.25x - 3.6 )

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