POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of the Nigerian economy, what is the primary function of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)?
Correct A. To regulate the money supply
B. To control inflation
C. To manage foreign exchange
D. To supervise commercial banks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company has a profit of ₦120,000 and a total of ₦150,000 in assets. If the company's liabilities are ₦30,000, what is the company's equity?
A. ₦80,000
B. ₦90,000
Correct C. ₦100,000
D. ₦110,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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 car 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 4
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
Correct C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will become zero

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
A diagram shows a titration setup with a burette and a flask. If the burette contains 25 cm³ of a strong acid and the flask contains 50 cm³ of a strong base, what will be the resulting pH of the solution?
A. pH 7
B. pH 8
C. pH 9
Correct D. pH 10

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
In the context of Nigeria's history, what was the primary goal of the 1914 Amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates?
Correct A. To create a unified administrative system
B. To establish a single currency for the country
C. To promote economic development in the north
D. To increase British control over the region

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 960 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 10 hours
B. 12 hours
Correct C. 8 hours
D. 6 hours

Correct Answer: C

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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
C. To approve the national budget
D. To control the judiciary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A firm produces two products, A and B. The production of A requires 2 hours of labor and 1 hour of machine time, while the production of B requires 3 hours of labor and 2 hours of machine time. If the firm has 120 hours of labor and 80 hours of machine time available, how many units of product A can be produced?
A. 40 units
B. 30 units
Correct C. 50 units
D. 60 units

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
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 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 11
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic 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 12
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. What is the primary function of the NNPC?
Correct A. Exploration and production of oil and gas
B. Refining and marketing of petroleum products
C. Regulation of the oil and gas industry
D. Investment in renewable energy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil and gas
B. Coal and iron ore
C. Gold and diamonds
D. Copper and nickel

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was established in 1945. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
Correct A. To promote peace and security among nations
B. To provide humanitarian aid to developing countries
C. To promote economic development and cooperation among nations
D. To protect human rights and promote democracy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic community that was established in 1975. What is the primary goal of ECOWAS?
Correct A. To promote economic integration and cooperation among West African countries
B. To promote peace and security among West African countries
C. To promote cultural exchange and cooperation among West African countries
D. To promote environmental protection and conservation in West Africa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is a multilateral development finance institution that was established in 1976. What is the primary purpose of OFID?
Correct A. To provide concessional loans and grants to developing countries
B. To promote economic development and cooperation among oil-producing countries
C. To protect the environment and promote sustainable development
D. To promote peace and security among nations

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The African Union (AU) is a continental organization that was established in 2002. What is the primary purpose of the AU?
Correct A. To promote peace and security among African countries
B. To promote economic development and cooperation among African countries
C. To promote cultural exchange and cooperation among African countries
D. To promote environmental protection and conservation in Africa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The Nigerian National Assembly is the legislative arm of the Nigerian government. What is the primary function of the National Assembly?
Correct A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To approve the budget of the federal government
C. To appoint the President and Vice President of Nigeria
D. To declare war on behalf of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Nigerian economy is primarily based on which of the following sectors?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining and quarrying
C. Manufacturing
Correct D. Services

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The Nigerian government has implemented several policies to promote economic growth and development. What is the primary goal of these policies?
A. To reduce poverty and inequality
Correct B. To promote economic diversification and industrialization
C. To increase foreign investment and trade
D. To improve infrastructure and public services

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The 2014 National Conference in Nigeria was convened to address the issue of
A. Creation of six new states
Correct B. Amendment of the 1999 Constitution
C. Reform of the electoral process
D. Redistribution of the country's wealth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
A researcher is studying the relationship between the amount of fertilizer used and the yield of a crop. The data shows a strong positive correlation between the two variables. What type of relationship is this?
A. Inverse variation
Correct B. Direct variation
C. Inverse square variation
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What will happen to the brightness of the light bulb if the switch is turned off?
A. It will increase
B. It will decrease
C. It will remain the same
Correct D. It will go out

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The table below shows the population of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average rate of change of the population?
A. 10 people per year
Correct B. 20 people per year
C. 30 people per year
D. 40 people per year

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
Correct B. 4 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm

Correct Answer: B

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