POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government?
Correct A. Oil and Gas
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil and Gas
B. Coal
C. Iron Ore
D. Copper

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced by which of the following international organizations?
Correct A. United Nations
B. World Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. World Health Organization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
Correct B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary objective of the 1966 coup led by General Aguiyi Ironsi?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
What is the main theme of Chinua Achebe's novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. The struggle for independence in Nigeria
Correct 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

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in Nigeria?
Correct A. To make laws for the country
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the national budget
D. To conduct elections and referendums

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
What is the main cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation and urbanization
B. Climate change and drought
Correct C. Agricultural expansion and logging
D. Industrialization and mining

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
What is the primary benefit of using renewable energy sources in Nigeria?
Correct A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Enhanced economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of Nigeria
Correct B. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
C. To approve the appointment of the President and the Vice President
D. To represent the interests of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A company has a profit of ₦1,500,000 and a total asset of ₦3,000,000. What is the company's return on investment (ROI)?
A. 50%
Correct B. 33.33%
C. 25%
D. 20%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A computer system has a memory of 16 GB and a processor speed of 2.5 GHz. What is the system's processing power?
A. 10^9 Hz
B. 10^10 Hz
Correct C. 10^11 Hz
D. 10^12 Hz

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A population of 100,000 people has a birth rate of 2% and a death rate of 1%. What is the population growth rate?
A. 1%
Correct B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A company has a total revenue of ₦5,000,000 and a total cost of ₦3,500,000. What is the company's profit?
Correct A. ₦1,500,000
B. ₦1,000,000
C. ₦750,000
D. ₦500,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Tafawa Balewa
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Tafawa Balewa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
In the context of the 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat, what was the role of the Nigerian Army?
Correct A. The Nigerian Army was involved in the coup d'etat
B. The Nigerian Army was not involved in the coup d'etat
C. The Nigerian Army was the target of the coup d'etat
D. The Nigerian Army was the leader of the coup d'etat

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government?
Correct A. Crude oil
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Services

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is known for its rich deposits of which of the following minerals?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural gas
C. Coal
D. Iron ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The 1963 Republican Convention in Nigeria was significant because it led to the formation of which of the following parties?
A. The Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
C. The Action Group (AG)
Correct D. The Northern People's Congress (NPC)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
Which of the following is a major consequence of the 1966 military coup in Nigeria?
A. Establishment of a federal military government
Correct B. Creation of the Nigerian Civil War
C. Introduction of a new constitution
D. Increase in oil prices

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
Solve for x in the equation ( rac{1}{2}x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
Correct A. ( x = -10 )
B. ( x = 6 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. Protein synthesis
Correct B. Cellular respiration
C. Cell signaling
D. DNA replication

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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
Correct B. 8 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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
Correct C. Transpiration
D. Osmosis

Correct Answer: C

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