POST UTME OAU 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was held in which country?
Correct A. Qatar
B. Saudi Arabia
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Oman

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
Correct D. 10000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a titration setup. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. Burette
B. Beaker
C. Conical Flask
D. Test Tube

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The 2022 Nigerian presidential election was won by which party?
Correct A. All Progressives Congress (APC)
B. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
C. Labour Party (LP)
D. All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
Solve the inequality ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 > 0 ).
Correct A. (-∞, -1) ∪ (3, ∞)
B. (-∞, 1) ∪ (3, ∞)
C. (-∞, -1) ∪ (1, ∞)
D. (-∞, 3) ∪ (1, ∞)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The 1960s saw a significant shift in Nigeria's political landscape with the rise of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP). Which of the following was a key feature of the NNDP?
Correct A. Multi-party system
B. Authoritarian rule
C. Federal system of government
D. Unitary system of government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The Niger Delta region is rich in natural resources, including oil and gas. What is the primary economic activity in this region?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
Correct C. Oil and gas production
D. Manufacturing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The United Nations (UN) has played a crucial role in promoting peace and security globally. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
A. To promote economic development
Correct B. To maintain international peace and security
C. To protect human rights
D. To provide humanitarian aid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The concept of federal character in Nigeria's constitution aims to promote equal representation of all states in the country. What is the primary benefit of this concept?
A. Promotes national unity
Correct B. Ensures equal representation of all states
C. Reduces regional tensions
D. Increases federal revenue

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aims to promote economic integration among its member states. What is the primary goal of ECOWAS?
A. To promote regional security
Correct B. To increase trade among member states
C. To promote economic development
D. To reduce regional tensions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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
Correct 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

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the human brain?
A. Regulation of body temperature
B. Control of hunger and thirst
C. Regulation of blood pressure
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
In the context of Nigerian literature, what is the significance of the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe?
Correct A. It is a critique of colonialism and its impact on African societies
B. It is a celebration of traditional Igbo culture
C. It is a portrayal of the struggles of African women
D. It is a depiction of the effects of urbanization on African societies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
What is the primary cause of the deforestation of the Nigerian rainforest?
A. Overpopulation and urbanization
B. Agricultural activities and logging
C. Climate change and natural disasters
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the significance of the 1966 military coup?
A. It marked the beginning of a new era of democracy in Nigeria
B. It led to the establishment of a civilian government
Correct C. It resulted in the overthrow of the First Republic
D. It paved the way for the return of military rule

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of the Constitutional Conference held in Abuja in 1994. Which of the following is a key feature of the 1999 Constitution?
Correct A. Separation of Powers
B. Federal Character Principle
C. Quasi-Federal System
D. Unitary System

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A survey of 1000 Nigerians revealed that 60% of them support the death penalty for murder. If 80% of the respondents are male, what is the probability that a randomly selected respondent is male and supports the death penalty?
Correct A. 0.48
B. 0.52
C. 0.60
D. 0.80

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A company has two factories, A and B, producing 60% and 40% of its total output respectively. If the profit of factory A is ₦100,000 and that of factory B is ₦80,000, what is the total profit of the company?
A. ₦120,000
B. ₦140,000
Correct C. ₦160,000
D. ₦180,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
A 10kg bag of rice is sold for ₦1200. If the price of rice increases by 20% and the weight of the bag decreases by 10%, what is the new price of the bag of rice?
A. ₦1440
B. ₦1500
Correct C. ₦1560
D. ₦1620

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80km/h. If the distance between Lagos and Abuja is 600km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 4 hours
B. 5 hours
Correct C. 6 hours
D. 7 hours

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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 22
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following international organizations?
A. United Nations
Correct B. African Union
C. Economic Community of West African States
D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was primarily driven by the introduction of which crop?
A. Maize
Correct B. Rice
C. Sorghum
D. Cassava

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The concept of 'federal character' is most closely associated with which of the following aspects of Nigerian politics?
A. Federalism
B. Decentralization
C. Devolution of Power
Correct D. Rotation of Offices

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The 'Abacha Loot' refers to the funds stolen by which Nigerian leader?
A. Abdulsalami Abubakar
Correct B. Sani Abacha
C. Olusegun Obasanjo
D. Shehu Shagari

Correct Answer: B

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