POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Oyo Empire was a powerful empire in what region of Nigeria?
A. North
B. South
Correct C. West
D. East

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 2
B. 4
Correct C. 10
D. 20

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
What is the primary source of energy for the Nigerian economy?
Correct A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
D. Services

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In the circuit below, what is the value of the current flowing through the 10 ohm resistor?
A. 1A
Correct B. 2A
C. 3A
D. 4A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Identify the part labeled A.
A. Cell Wall
B. Cytoplasm
Correct C. Nucleus
D. Mitochondria

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian political history. Which of the following was a major outcome of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The emergence of Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria
Correct C. The adoption of the 1963 Republican Constitution
D. The creation of the Western Region

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A survey of 1000 Nigerians showed that 60% of them supported the death penalty, while 40% opposed it. If 8 people were randomly selected from this survey, what is the probability that at least 6 of them supported the death penalty?
A. 0.25
B. 0.30
Correct C. 0.35
D. 0.40

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. If the voltage across the 10 ohm resistor is 20V, what is the current flowing through the 5 ohm resistor?
A. 2A
Correct B. 4A
C. 6A
D. 8A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following was a major consequence of this event?
A. The creation of the Republic of Biafra
B. The overthrow of the First Republic
Correct C. The establishment of a military government
D. The end of the Nigerian Civil War

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A survey of 1000 Nigerians showed that 60% of them supported the death penalty, while 40% opposed it. If 8 people were randomly selected from this survey, what is the probability that at least 6 of them supported the death penalty?
A. 0.25
B. 0.30
Correct C. 0.35
D. 0.40

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état was led by which of the following military officers?
Correct A. General Aguiyi Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. General Murtala Mohammed
D. General Olusegun Obasanjo

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in which of the following Nigerian novels?
Correct A. Things Fall Apart
B. Arrow of God
C. No Longer at Ease
D. The Palm Wine Drinkard

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The 1963 Nigerian census was notable for which of the following reasons?
A. It was the first census to be conducted after Nigeria's independence
B. It was the first census to use a new methodology for counting the population
Correct C. It was the first census to be conducted during a period of civil unrest
D. It was the first census to be conducted during a period of economic boom

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The concept of 'jihad' is central to which of the following Nigerian Islamic movements?
A. The Maitatsine Movement
Correct B. The Boko Haram Movement
C. The Izala Movement
D. The Tijaniyya Movement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The 1976 Nigerian Constitution was notable for which of the following reasons?
A. It was the first constitution to be drafted after Nigeria's independence
B. It was the first constitution to establish a federal system of government
Correct C. It was the first constitution to establish a presidential system of government
D. It was the first constitution to establish a parliamentary system of government

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central theme in which of the following Nigerian novels?
Correct A. Things Fall Apart
B. Arrow of God
C. No Longer at Ease
D. The Palm Wine Drinkard

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The 1963 Nigerian census was notable for which of the following reasons?
A. It was the first census to be conducted after Nigeria's independence
B. It was the first census to use a new methodology for counting the population
Correct C. It was the first census to be conducted during a period of civil unrest
D. It was the first census to be conducted during a period of economic boom

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The concept of 'jihad' is central to which of the following Nigerian Islamic movements?
A. The Maitatsine Movement
Correct B. The Boko Haram Movement
C. The Izala Movement
D. The Tijaniyya Movement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The 1976 Nigerian Constitution was notable for which of the following reasons?
A. It was the first constitution to be drafted after Nigeria's independence
B. It was the first constitution to establish a federal system of government
Correct C. It was the first constitution to establish a presidential system of government
D. It was the first constitution to establish a parliamentary system of government

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
Which of the following is a major consequence of the 1966 Nigerian coup?
A. Establishment of the Supreme Military Council
Correct B. Creation of the Nigerian Civil War
C. Introduction of the Nigerian Constitution
D. Formation of the Nigerian Federal Government

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A. To promote international trade
B. To regulate global economic policies
Correct C. To provide emergency loans to countries in financial distress
D. To promote economic development in member countries

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
A. A vector has magnitude but no direction, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction
Correct B. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude
C. A vector is a quantity with only magnitude, while a scalar is a quantity with both magnitude and direction
D. A vector is a quantity with only direction, while a scalar is a quantity with both magnitude and direction

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
What is the primary function of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A. To promote international trade
B. To regulate global economic policies
C. To provide emergency loans to countries in financial distress
Correct D. To promote global health and well-being

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
What is the main difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A. A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a tentative explanation for a set of phenomena
Correct B. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
C. A hypothesis is a set of phenomena, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena
D. A hypothesis is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena, while a theory is a set of phenomena

Correct Answer: B

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