POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
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 2
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 3
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
Question 4
A company has a total revenue of ₦5,000,000 and a total cost of ₦3,500,000. What is the company's profit?
A. ₦1,500,000
B. ₦1,000,000
C. ₦750,000
D. ₦500,000
Question 5
What is the term for the process by which the universe became transparent to light, occurring about 380,000 years after the Big Bang?
A. Expansion of the universe
B. Formation of the first stars
C. Recombination era
D. Dark matter formation
Question 6
Solve the inequality ( 2x - 5 > 3 ).
A. ( x > 4 )
B. ( x < 4 )
C. ( x > 2 )
D. ( x < 2 )
Question 7
A company is considering two different marketing strategies: Strategy A involves a one-time payment of 10,000, while Strategy B involves a monthly payment of 1,000 for 10 months. Which strategy has the higher total cost?
A. Strategy A
B. Strategy B
C. Strategy C
D. Strategy D
Question 8
A company is considering two different 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 9
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism
Question 10
A basket contains 15 apples and 20 oranges. If 3 apples and 2 oranges are removed, what is the ratio of apples to oranges in the basket?
A. 1:2
B. 2:3
C. 3:4
D. 4:5
Question 11
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 12
In the context of Nigerian geography, what is the primary reason for the formation of the Niger Delta?
A. The confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers
B. The tectonic activity in the region
C. The deposition of sediments from the Niger River
D. The volcanic activity in the region
Question 13
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the human body?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Hormone regulation
C. Digestion of food
D. Blood clotting
Question 14
What is the main cause of deforestation in Nigeria?
A. Overpopulation and urbanization
B. Climate change and drought
C. Agricultural expansion and logging
D. Industrialization and mining
Question 15
In the context of the 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat, what was the role of the Nigerian Army?
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

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