POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2025 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The United Nations' primary goal is to promote peace and security among its member states. Which of the following is a key mechanism for achieving this goal?
A. Economic sanctions
Correct B. Peacekeeping missions
C. Diplomatic negotiations
D. Humanitarian aid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the function of the resistor in this circuit?
A. To increase the voltage of the circuit
Correct B. To decrease the current of the circuit
C. To reduce the resistance of the circuit
D. To increase the power of the circuit

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below represents a titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette in this setup?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the titrant
B. To measure the volume of the analyte
C. To mix the titrant and analyte
D. To separate the titrant and analyte

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below represents a simple graph showing the relationship between the price of a commodity and its demand. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. Positive
Correct B. Negative
C. Zero
D. Infinite

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below represents a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the function of the battery in this circuit?
Correct A. To increase the voltage of the circuit
B. To decrease the current of the circuit
C. To reduce the resistance of the circuit
D. To increase the power of the circuit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is a major highway in Nigeria that connects Lagos to Ibadan. What is the approximate distance between Lagos and Ibadan?
A. 120 km
Correct B. 180 km
C. 220 km
D. 260 km

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A company has 250 employees, and 60% of them are male. If 80% of the male employees are married, what is the number of married male employees?
A. 120
B. 150
Correct C. 180
D. 200

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A rectangular garden measures 15 meters by 8 meters. If a path that is 2 meters wide is built around the garden, what is the area of the path?
A. 24 m^2
B. 48 m^2
Correct C. 72 m^2
D. 96 m^2

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A company has a profit of ₦120,000 and a loss of ₦80,000. What is the net profit?
Correct A. ₦40,000
B. ₦60,000
C. ₦80,000
D. ₦100,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which consists of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
Correct A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of Nigeria
B. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
C. To exercise judicial powers over the President and other high-ranking officials
D. To oversee the implementation of government policies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company has a total of 1000 shares, divided into two classes: Class A and Class B. Class A shares have a par value of ₦10 each, while Class B shares have a par value of ₦20 each. If the company issues 500 shares of Class A and 300 shares of Class B, what is the total par value of the issued shares?
A. ₦15,000
Correct B. ₦20,000
C. ₦25,000
D. ₦30,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of a certain type of bacteria. The researcher uses a pH meter to measure the pH of the growth medium and finds that the bacteria grow best at a pH of 7. What is the pH of the growth medium?
A. 6.5
Correct B. 7
C. 7.5
D. 8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 600 km, how many hours will it take to travel from Lagos to Abuja?
A. 4 hours
Correct B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 7 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A firm has a profit of ₦100,000 and a total fixed cost of ₦50,000. If the firm's total revenue is ₦150,000, what is the firm's total variable cost?
A. ₦50,000
Correct B. ₦75,000
C. ₦100,000
D. ₦125,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the core idea of 'ubuntu'?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and individual rights
D. Utilitarianism and the greatest good

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Which of the following variables is likely to be a confounding variable in this study?
A. Temperature
B. Rainfall
C. Soil quality
Correct D. Population density

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a potential return on investment (ROI) of 15%. However, the project also has a high risk of failure. Which of the following decision-making frameworks would be most appropriate for evaluating this investment opportunity?
A. Cost-benefit analysis
B. Break-even analysis
Correct C. Decision tree analysis
D. Sensitivity analysis

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A researcher is studying the relationship between air pollution and respiratory health in Lagos. Which of the following statistical tests would be most appropriate for analyzing the data from this study?
A. T-test
B. ANOVA
Correct C. Regression analysis
D. Correlation analysis

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A company is considering implementing a new quality control process that involves using a statistical process control (SPC) chart. Which of the following types of SPC charts would be most appropriate for monitoring the quality of a manufacturing process?
Correct A. X-bar chart
B. R-chart
C. p-chart
D. c-chart

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos marked a significant turning point in Nigeria's political history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of this convention?
Correct A. The convention led to the formation of a new political party, the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The convention resulted in the merger of the Action Group (AG) and the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
C. The convention saw the emergence of a new leader, who would go on to become the first Prime Minister of Nigeria
D. The convention led to the adoption of a new constitution for Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the context of Nigeria's post-independence politics, what was the significance of the 1966 coup?
A. It marked the beginning of a new era of military rule in Nigeria
B. It led to the overthrow of the First Republic and the establishment of the Second Republic
Correct C. It resulted in the assassination of several prominent politicians, including Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa
D. It was a response to the perceived corruption and inefficiency of the First Republic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a presidential system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this system?
A. The president served as both head of state and head of government
Correct B. The president was directly elected by the people
C. The president had the power to appoint the head of the judiciary
D. The president was accountable to the National Assembly

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government. Which of the following was a key feature of this system?
A. The federal government had the power to appoint the governors of the states
B. The states had the power to collect taxes and impose levies
C. The federal government had the power to regulate the economy
Correct D. The states had the power to make laws on matters not reserved for the federal government

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The 2015 general elections in Nigeria marked a significant turning point in the country's political history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of these elections?
Correct A. The elections were widely regarded as free and fair, and marked a significant improvement over previous elections
B. The elections were marred by violence and rigging, and were widely condemned by international observers
C. The elections resulted in the emergence of a new president, who would go on to implement significant reforms
D. The elections led to the adoption of a new constitution for Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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