POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth and division
Question 2
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état was led by which of the following military officers?
A. General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo
Question 3
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Zulu
D. Hausa
Question 4
A company's profit is calculated as the difference between its revenue and cost. If the company's revenue is ₦1,500,000 and its cost is ₦1,200,000, what is its profit?
A. ₦300,000
B. ₦200,000
C. ₦400,000
D. ₦500,000
Question 5
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 NOT one of the main objectives of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting free movement of people and goods
B. Promoting economic integration among member states
C. Promoting political stability in the region
D. Promoting the use of a single currency among member states
Question 6
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Question 7
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Sokoto Caliphate?
A. External pressures from European colonizers
B. Internal conflicts and power struggles
C. Economic decline and lack of resources
D. Environmental factors such as drought and famine
Question 8
The 1986 General Elections in Nigeria were widely regarded as a major turning point in the country's political history. Which of the following political parties won the majority of seats in the National Assembly?
A. National Party of Nigeria (NPN)
B. Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN)
C. People's Redemption Party (PRP)
D. Social Democratic Party (SDP)
Question 9
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in Nigeria?
A. To make laws for the peace, order and good government of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the budget of the Federal Government
D. To appoint judges of the Supreme Court
Question 10
The diagram below shows the demand and supply curves for a particular good. If the price of the good is currently at P1, what is the quantity demanded?
A. Q1
B. Q2
C. Q3
D. Q4
Question 11
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
A. ( A = pi r^2 )
B. ( A = 2pi r )
C. ( A = pi r )
D. ( A = rac{pi r^2}{2} )
Question 12
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the establishment of which of the following courts?
A. Federal High Court
B. National Industrial Court
C. High Court of a State
D. Court of Appeal
Question 13
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5, where Q is the output, L is the labor, and K is the capital. If the firm increases its labor from 4 units to 9 units, and its capital from 9 units to 16 units, what is the percentage change in output?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Question 14
The 1973 oil price shock led to a significant increase in the price of crude oil, which had a major impact on the Nigerian economy. What was the approximate percentage increase in the price of crude oil during this period?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question 15
What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government?
A. Oil
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services

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