POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the significance of the 1966 military coup?
A. It led to the establishment of the First Republic
Correct B. It marked the beginning of military rule in Nigeria
C. It resulted in the secession of the Eastern Region
D. It led to the overthrow of the First Republic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
Solve for x in the equation ( rac{x}{2} + 5 = 11 )
Correct A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
Correct B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
In a probability experiment, what is the expected value of a random variable with a probability distribution?
A. The sum of all possible outcomes
B. The product of all possible outcomes
Correct C. The average of all possible outcomes
D. The maximum of all possible outcomes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
What is the primary difference between a vector and a scalar?
Correct A. A vector has both magnitude and direction
B. A vector has only magnitude
C. A scalar has both magnitude and direction
D. A scalar has only magnitude

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration among its member states. Which of the following is a key objective of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting regional security and stability
Correct B. Facilitating the free movement of people and goods
C. Encouraging the development of a common currency
D. Enhancing regional cooperation in the areas of education and health

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work to promote economic and social development. Which of the following is a key goal of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
Correct A. To reduce poverty and inequality
B. To promote sustainable development and reduce environmental degradation
C. To improve access to education and healthcare
D. To enhance regional cooperation and conflict resolution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a cartel of oil-producing countries that aims to coordinate and stabilize the global oil market. Which of the following is a key objective of OPEC?
A. To increase oil production and exports
Correct B. To stabilize oil prices and revenues
C. To promote the development of alternative energy sources
D. To enhance regional cooperation and conflict resolution

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The African Union (AU) has a number of key organs that work to promote regional integration and cooperation. Which of the following is a key function of the AU Commission?
A. To promote regional security and stability
B. To facilitate the free movement of people and goods
C. To enhance regional cooperation in the areas of education and health
Correct D. To coordinate the activities of AU member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The United Nations (UN) has a number of specialized agencies that work to promote economic and social development. Which of the following is a key goal of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)?
A. To reduce poverty and inequality
B. To promote sustainable development and reduce environmental degradation
Correct C. To improve access to education and healthcare
D. To enhance regional cooperation and conflict resolution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Humanism
Correct D. Communitarianism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
A researcher wants to calculate the area of a triangle with base 5cm and height 6cm. Using the formula for the area of a triangle, what is the area?
A. 25
Correct B. 30
C. 35
D. 40

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
A. 5
B. 10
Correct C. 15
D. 20

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The concept of 'jihad' in Islamic philosophy emphasizes the importance of
Correct A. Personal struggle
B. Social justice
C. Military conquest
D. Intellectual pursuit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A diagram of a simple machine is shown below. What is the mechanical advantage of the machine?
A. 2
Correct B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of
A. Individualism
B. Collectivism
C. Humanism
Correct D. Communitarianism

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
A researcher wants to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism with length 5cm, width 6cm, and height 7cm. Using the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism, what is the volume?
A. 150
B. 200
Correct C. 250
D. 300

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the total current of the circuit?
A. 5
Correct B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The concept of 'jihad' in Islamic philosophy emphasizes the importance of
Correct A. Personal struggle
B. Social justice
C. Military conquest
D. Intellectual pursuit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In the context of Nigeria's post-independence politics, what was the primary goal of the 1966 coup?
A. To establish a socialist government
B. To remove the British monarch as head of state
Correct C. To end the First Republic and establish a military regime
D. To promote regional autonomy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in Nigeria?
Correct A. To make laws for the country
B. To appoint the President
C. To approve the national budget
D. To declare war

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
What is the name of the environmental organization founded by Ken Saro-Wiwa?
Correct A. Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People
B. Environmental Rights Action
C. Friends of the Earth Nigeria
D. Greenpeace Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
What is the primary source of Nigeria's revenue?
Correct A. Petroleum
B. Agriculture
C. Mining
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
What is the name of the famous Nigerian writer who wrote the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
Correct A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ben Okri
D. Tayeb Salih

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
What is the name of the Nigerian city that is home to the National Museum?
A. Lagos
Correct B. Abuja
C. Ibadan
D. Kano

Correct Answer: B

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