POST UTME OSUSTECH 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Nigerian Constitution?
Correct A. It is a codified constitution
B. It is a federal system of government
C. It is a presidential system of government
D. It is a parliamentary system of government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
Correct A. To regulate the money supply
B. To control inflation
C. To manage the foreign exchange rate
D. To supervise commercial banks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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 4
What is the formula for the area of a triangle?
Correct A. ( A = rac{1}{2}bh )
B. ( A = bh )
C. ( A = rac{1}{2}bh^2 )
D. ( A = bh^2 )

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
What is the term for the movement of water from the roots to the leaves of a plant?
Correct A. Transpiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Respiration
D. Osmosis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in remote work. Which of the following best describes the impact of this shift on the Nigerian economy?
A. A decrease in GDP due to reduced consumer spending
Correct B. An increase in GDP due to increased productivity
C. A shift towards a service-based economy
D. A decrease in inflation due to reduced demand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria established a federal system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of this system?
A. A strong central government with limited powers
B. A weak central government with extensive powers
Correct C. A system of government where power is divided between the federal and state governments
D. A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of the president

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all. Which of the following SDGs is most relevant to Nigeria's economic development?
A. SDG 1: No Poverty
Correct B. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
C. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
D. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of African philosophy. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'ubuntu'?
Correct A. I am because we are
B. I am because I am
C. We are because we are
D. We are because I am

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. Which of the following is a major 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. Export of crude oil and petroleum products

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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 12
What is the primary cause of the annual flooding in the Niger Delta region?
A. Heavy Rainfall
Correct B. Siltation of the Niger River
C. Deforestation
D. Climate Change

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove is an example of a:
A. National Park
B. Game Reserve
Correct C. Sacred Grove
D. Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
Correct D. Zulu

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The 'Achebe' novel is a classic of which of the following literary genres?
A. Tragedy
B. Comedy
Correct C. Historical Fiction
D. Magical Realism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The 'Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in:
A. Osun State
Correct B. Oyo State
C. Ekiti State
D. Ondo State

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The 'Achebe' novel is a classic of which of the following literary genres?
A. Tragedy
B. Comedy
Correct C. Historical Fiction
D. Magical Realism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The 'Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in:
A. Osun State
Correct B. Oyo State
C. Ekiti State
D. Ondo State

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The 'Achebe' novel is a classic of which of the following literary genres?
A. Tragedy
B. Comedy
Correct C. Historical Fiction
D. Magical Realism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The 'Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in:
A. Osun State
Correct B. Oyo State
C. Ekiti State
D. Ondo State

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The 'Achebe' novel is a classic of which of the following literary genres?
A. Tragedy
B. Comedy
Correct C. Historical Fiction
D. Magical Realism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The Igbo people of Nigeria have a rich cultural heritage. Which of the following is a traditional Igbo festival?
Correct A. New Yam Festival
B. Egungun Festival
C. Osun Festival
D. Igue Festival

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
A survey of 1000 Nigerians showed that 60% of them use the internet daily. If 80% of the internet users are male, what percentage of the total population are male internet users?
Correct A. 48%
B. 52%
C. 56%
D. 60%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian household.
A. The household consists of a nuclear family.
Correct B. The household consists of an extended family.
C. The household consists of a single parent and children.
D. The household consists of a polygamous family.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The Nigerian government has implemented several policies to promote economic growth. Which of the following policies is NOT a part of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP)?
A. Promoting local production
B. Increasing foreign investment
C. Reducing government spending
Correct D. Increasing taxes

Correct Answer: D

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