POST UTME NOUN 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary goal of the 1966 coup?
A. To establish a socialist government
Correct B. To overthrow the civilian government
C. To create a federal system of government
D. To end the Nigerian Civil War

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the primary cause of the decline in the population of the African elephant?
A. Habitat loss and fragmentation
Correct B. Poaching for ivory
C. Climate change
D. Disease

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
A. ( A = pi r )
Correct B. ( A = pi r^2 )
C. ( A = pi r^3 )
D. ( A = pi r^4 )

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
Correct B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
What is the primary cause of the increase in global temperatures?
A. Deforestation
Correct B. Climate change
C. Population growth
D. Industrialization

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of which of the following authors?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Ngugi wa Thiong'o
Correct D. Nelson Mandela

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The 1966 coup that led to the overthrow of Tafawa Balewa's government was primarily motivated by?
A. Regionalism
Correct B. Ethnicism
C. Corruption
D. Economic Crisis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following documents?
Correct A. The Bruntland Report
B. The Rio Declaration
C. The Kyoto Protocol
D. The Paris Agreement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was primarily driven by the introduction of which of the following crops?
A. Maize
Correct B. Rice
C. Sorghum
D. Cassava

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Assembly?
Correct A. To make laws for the country
B. To appoint the President
C. To approve the national budget
D. To declare war

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 )
Correct A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the process of converting a chemical substance from one state to another called?
A. Chemical reaction
B. Physical change
Correct C. Phase transition
D. Chemical synthesis

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
What is the main difference between a democracy and an oligarchy?
Correct A. In a democracy, power is held by the people, while in an oligarchy, power is held by a small group of people
B. In a democracy, power is held by a small group of people, while in an oligarchy, power is held by the people
C. In a democracy, power is held by a monarch, while in an oligarchy, power is held by a council of leaders
D. In a democracy, power is held by a council of leaders, while in an oligarchy, power is held by a monarch

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Solve the inequality ( 2x - 5 > 3 )
Correct A. ( x > 4 )
B. ( x < 4 )
C. ( x > 2 )
D. ( x < 2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
Which of the following is a major theme in Wole Soyinka's play, 'Death and the King's Horseman'?
A. The struggle for power and control
Correct B. The clash between traditional and modern values
C. The importance of cultural heritage
D. The role of fate and destiny

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
Solve for x in the equation ( 2^x + 5^x = 3^x ).
A. x = 2
Correct B. x = 3
C. x = 4
D. x = 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
Correct B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
What is the name of the economic system in which the government controls the means of production?
A. Capitalism
B. Socialism
Correct C. Communism
D. Fascism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 500 km, how long does the journey take?
A. 5 hours
Correct B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The Hausa-Fulani oligarchy in the Sokoto Caliphate was characterized by which of the following?
Correct A. A rigid class system
B. A system of feudalism
C. A system of meritocracy
D. A system of aristocracy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
A. It marked the beginning of European colonization in Africa
Correct B. It led to the partitioning of Africa among European powers
C. It resulted in the establishment of the Scramble for Africa
D. It led to the formation of the African Union

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
Correct C. Zulu
D. Hausa

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
Correct A. The concept of ubuntu emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence
B. The concept of ubuntu is a philosophy that emphasizes individualism
C. The concept of ubuntu is a cultural practice that emphasizes the importance of family
D. The concept of ubuntu is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of nation-building

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?
Correct A. The concept of ubuntu is a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence
B. The concept of ubuntu is a cultural practice that emphasizes the importance of family
C. The concept of ubuntu is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of nation-building
D. The concept of ubuntu is a social movement that emphasizes the importance of social justice

Correct Answer: A

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