POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A company is considering two investment options: Option A has a 20% chance of returning 100,000 and a 80% chance of returning 0, while Option B has a 50% chance of returning 80,000. Which option has the higher expected return?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D
Question 2
A researcher is studying the effect of a new medication on the population of a certain disease. The data shows that the medication has reduced the incidence of the disease by 30%. What is the likely cause of this reduction?
A. Improved sanitation
B. Increased vaccination
C. Better healthcare
D. New medication
Question 3
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Increased energy independence
B. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 4
What is the term for the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Osmosis
Question 5
What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government?
A. Oil and Gas
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 6
Which of the following is a major consequence of the 1966 military coup in Nigeria?
A. Establishment of a federal military government
B. Creation of the Nigerian Civil War
C. Introduction of a new constitution
D. Increase in oil prices
Question 7
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary objective of the 1966 coup led by General Aguiyi Ironsi?
A. To overthrow the government of General Yakubu Gowon
B. To establish a socialist government in Nigeria
C. To unite the country and end regionalism
D. To promote economic development and industrialization
Question 8
What is the primary function of the Nigerian Stock Exchange?
A. To provide a platform for the buying and selling of securities
B. To regulate the banking industry
C. To provide loans to businesses
D. To conduct national elections
Question 9
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 10
What is the main theme of Chinua Achebe's novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The struggle for independence in Nigeria
B. The impact of colonialism on traditional African societies
C. The role of women in Igbo culture
D. The importance of education in African societies
Question 11
What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government?
A. Crude oil
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services
Question 12
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is known for its rich deposits of which of the following minerals?
A. Oil
B. Natural gas
C. Coal
D. Iron ore
Question 13
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a certain species of bird. The data shows that the population has decreased by 20% over the past 10 years. What is the likely cause of this decrease?
A. Habitat destruction
B. Climate change
C. Disease
D. Overhunting
Question 14
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 800 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 6 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours
Question 15
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Sokoto Caliphate?
A. The rise of European colonial powers
B. The internal conflicts and power struggles within the Caliphate
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade on the economy
D. The influence of Islamic reform movements

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