POST UTME OAU 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian river basin. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river basin?
A. It has a high water table
Correct B. It has a low water table
C. It has a high sediment load
D. It has a low sediment load

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian savanna ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of the ecosystem?
Correct A. It has a high biodiversity
B. It has a low biodiversity
C. It has a high primary productivity
D. It has a low primary productivity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian river delta. Which of the following is a characteristic of the delta?
Correct A. It has a high sediment load
B. It has a low sediment load
C. It has a high water table
D. It has a low water table

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian savanna ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of the ecosystem?
Correct A. It has a high biodiversity
B. It has a low biodiversity
C. It has a high primary productivity
D. It has a low primary productivity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian river basin. Which of the following is a characteristic of the river basin?
A. It has a high water table
Correct B. It has a low water table
C. It has a high sediment load
D. It has a low sediment load

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary goal of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. To create a single, unified administrative system
B. To establish a common currency for the region
C. To promote economic development and trade
Correct D. To impose British colonial rule

Correct Answer: D

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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. 6 hours
Correct B. 8 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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 9
A firm produces two goods, X and Y. The production function for X is given by Qx = 2L + 3K, and the production function for Y is given by Qy = 4L + 5K. If the firm has 10 units of labor and 15 units of capital, what is the total output of the firm?
A. 120 units
B. 150 units
Correct C. 180 units
D. 200 units

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
What is the primary cause of the 1967 Biafran War?
Correct A. Ethnic tensions between the Igbo and Hausa-Fulani
B. Economic disagreements between the Eastern and Western regions
C. Political power struggles between the military and civilian governments
D. Cultural differences between the Yoruba and Igbo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
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 12
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on Nigerian agriculture. Which of the following is a potential consequence of climate change on agriculture?
A. Increased crop yields
B. Improved soil quality
Correct C. Reduced water availability
D. Enhanced biodiversity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. Which of the following factors should the company consider when making its decision?
A. The company's profit margins
Correct B. The potential environmental impact
C. The availability of skilled labor
D. The company's market share

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A student is analyzing a poem by a Nigerian poet. Which of the following literary devices is the poet likely using?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
Correct D. Imagery

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
A geologist is studying the geology of the Jos Plateau in Nigeria. Which of the following rocks is likely to be found in the area?
Correct A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Limestone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the establishment of a National Assembly, which is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 109 members, each representing a state, while the House of Representatives has 360 members, each representing a constituency. What is the total number of members in the National Assembly?
Correct A. 469
B. 479
C. 489
D. 499

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A company has two factories, A and B. Factory A produces 60% of the company's total output, while factory B produces 40%. If the company's total output is 1000 units, how many units does factory A produce?
Correct A. 600
B. 700
C. 800
D. 900

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h. On the return journey, the car travels at an average speed of 40 km/h. What is the average speed of the car for the entire journey?
A. 45
Correct B. 50
C. 55
D. 60

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A rectangular plot of land measures 10 meters by 5 meters. If a path that is 1 meter wide is built around the plot, what is the area of the path?
A. 15
B. 20
Correct C. 25
D. 30

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A company has a profit of 100,000. If the company's expenses are 80,000 and its revenue is 180,000, what is the company's profit margin?
A. 50%
Correct B. 55%
C. 60%
D. 65%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Decree

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which type of government?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitary System
C. Constitutional Monarchy
D. Dictatorship

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
Correct A. Constitutional Conference
B. Executive Decree
C. National Assembly
D. Military Rule

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'separation of powers' is a feature of which type of government?
A. Federalism
B. Unitary System
Correct C. Constitutional Monarchy
D. Dictatorship

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
Correct A. Constitutional Conference
B. Executive Decree
C. National Assembly
D. Military Rule

Correct Answer: A

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