POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In a probability distribution, the expected value is the long-run average of the variable. What is the expected value of the random variable X, where P(X=1)=0.4, P(X=2)=0.3, and P(X=3)=0.3?
A. 1.2
B. 1.5
C. 1.8
D. 2.1
Question 2
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian Constitution?
A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria.
B. To approve the budget and appropriation of funds.
C. To exercise judicial powers and interpret the Constitution.
D. To appoint and remove the President and Vice President.
Question 3
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 4 hours
B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 7 hours
Question 4
In the diagram below, what is the value of x?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
Question 5
A researcher is studying the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Which of the following variables is most likely to be a confounding variable in this study?
A. Temperature
B. Rainfall
C. Soil quality
D. Government policies
Question 6
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main organs of the UN?
A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. Economic and Social Council
D. International Court of Justice
Question 7
The diagram below shows the water cycle. What is the process labeled A?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
Question 8
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 500 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours
Question 9
A researcher wants to determine the effect of temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction. Which of the following variables would be most appropriate to measure?
A. Time
B. Temperature
C. Concentration
D. Pressure
Question 10
What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?
A. 90
B. 180
C. 270
D. 360
Question 11
A diagram of a simple harmonic motion is shown below. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple electric circuit. What is the function of the device labeled 'Ammeter'?
A. To measure the voltage of a circuit
B. To measure the current of a circuit
C. To measure the resistance of a circuit
D. To measure the power of a circuit
Question 13
A company has a profit of 10,000 and a total of 100 employees. If the profit is shared equally among the employees, how much will each employee receive?
A. 100
B. 1,000
C. 10,000
D. 100,000
Question 14
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a permanent, intergovernmental organization of which of the following countries?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Iran
C. Venezuela
D. United Arab Emirates
Question 15
What is the primary source of energy for the Nigerian economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum

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