POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
What is the primary function of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)?
A. To regulate the activities of commercial banks in Nigeria
B. To provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises
C. To declare war on behalf of Nigeria
D. To maintain price stability in Nigeria
Question 2
In the context of Nigerian literature, what is the significance of the novel 'Things Fall Apart'?
A. It is a critique of colonialism and its impact on African culture
B. It is a celebration of traditional African values
C. It is a portrayal of the struggles of Nigerian women
D. It is a depiction of the horrors of the Biafran War
Question 3
A company is considering investing in a new renewable energy project in Nigeria. Which of the following financial metrics would be most relevant for evaluating the project's viability?
A. Net present value (NPV)
B. Internal rate of return (IRR)
C. Payback period
D. Return on investment (ROI)
Question 4
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 )
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000
Question 5
What is the primary source of energy for the Nigerian economy?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Petroleum
Question 6
What is the primary function of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)?
A. To provide a platform for the buying and selling of securities
B. To regulate the activities of financial institutions in Nigeria
C. To provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises
D. To declare war on behalf of Nigeria
Question 7
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in Nigeria?
A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To approve the budget of the Federal Government
C. To appoint the President and Vice President
D. To declare war on behalf of Nigeria
Question 8
A surveyor is tasked with measuring the perimeter of a rectangular field. The length and width of the field are given as 25m and 15m, respectively. What is the total cost of fencing the field at ₦200 per meter?
A. ₦12,000
B. ₦13,000
C. ₦14,000
D. ₦15,000
Question 9
In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the significance of the 1966 military coup?
A. It led to the establishment of the Second Republic
B. It marked the beginning of military rule in Nigeria
C. It resulted in the secession of the Eastern Region
D. It led to the overthrow of the First Republic
Question 10
The diagram below represents a circuit used to measure the resistance of a conductor. What is the function of the ammeter in the circuit?
A. To measure the voltage across the conductor
B. To measure the current flowing through the conductor
C. To measure the resistance of the conductor
D. To measure the power consumed by the conductor
Question 11
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 3 )
Question 12
The diagram below represents a Nigerian ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of the ecosystem?
A. High biodiversity
B. Low primary productivity
C. High nutrient cycling
D. Low species richness
Question 13
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a Nigerian ecosystem. Which of the following is a characteristic of the ecosystem?
A. High biodiversity
B. Low primary productivity
C. High nutrient cycling
D. Low species richness
Question 14
In the context of Nigerian history, what is the significance of the Amalgamation of 1914?
A. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Nigeria
B. It led to the establishment of the Northern and Southern Protectorates
C. It resulted in the partitioning of Nigeria among British and French colonial powers
D. It led to the independence of Nigeria
Question 15
A researcher is studying the impact of social media on mental health in Nigeria. Which of the following research designs would be most appropriate for this study?
A. Experimental design
B. Quasi-experimental design
C. Survey research
D. Case study

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