POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of them supported the death penalty, while 40% opposed it. If 5 people were randomly selected from the survey, what is the probability that at least 3 of them supported the death penalty?
A. rac{1}{2}
B. rac{1}{3}
C. rac{10}{323}
D. rac{2}{3}
Question 2
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Zulu
Question 3
In a survey of 1000 Nigerians, 60% said they supported the current government's economic policies. If 80% of the respondents were males, what percentage of males supported the government's policies?
A. 48
B. 52
C. 56
D. 60
Question 4
A diagram of a simple plant cell is shown below. What is the function of the cell wall?
A. To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
B. To provide structural support to the cell.
C. To synthesize proteins.
D. To store genetic information.
Question 5
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is rich in oil reserves. What is the main environmental impact of oil exploration in this region?
A. Water pollution
B. Soil erosion
C. Loss of biodiversity
D. All of the above
Question 6
What is the name of the Nigerian film that won the Best Film award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards?
A. Half of a Yellow Sun
B. 76
C. October 1
D. The Meeting
Question 7
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
A. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.
B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction.
C. A vector is a quantity with no direction, while a scalar is a quantity with direction.
D. A vector is a quantity with direction, while a scalar is a quantity with no direction.
Question 8
What is the name of the Nigerian artist who is known for his abstract expressionist paintings?
A. Ben Enwonwu
B. El Anatsui
C. Yinka Shonibare
D. Chike Ofole
Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
D. Zulu
Question 10
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the significance of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Nigeria.
B. It led to the creation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
C. It resulted in the formation of the Nigerian Federal Government.
D. It was a response to the Scramble for Africa.
Question 11
Which of the following authors wrote the novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D. Ben Okri
Question 12
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa. Which of the following is NOT one of the main tributaries of the Niger River?
A. Benue River
B. Niger River
C. Kaduna River
D. All of the above
Question 13
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
A. Constitutional Conference
B. Military Rule
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Decree
Question 14
A diagram of a titration setup is shown below.
A. The burette contains the acid.
B. The beaker contains the acid.
C. The burette contains the base.
D. The beaker contains the base.
Question 15
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in 1960 with the aim of coordinating the petroleum policies of its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of OPEC?
A. To promote the stability of the global oil market
B. To increase the production of oil among member states
C. To promote the use of oil as a source of energy
D. To promote the use of English as the official language among member states

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