POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has a total of 15 member states. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of ECOWAS?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
Correct C. Morocco
D. Senegal

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
In a recent survey, 75% of respondents in Nigeria preferred the use of renewable energy sources. If 120 people were surveyed, how many people preferred renewable energy sources?
Correct A. 90
B. 100
C. 110
D. 120

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
Correct C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the UN?
Correct A. Vatican City
B. Nigeria
C. Morocco
D. South Africa

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a circuit. Which of the following components is responsible for controlling the flow of electricity?
A. Resistor
B. Capacitor
C. Inductor
Correct D. Switch

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A survey of 1000 people in Nigeria showed that 60% of them support the death penalty. If 40 people were randomly selected, what is the probability that at least 30 of them support the death penalty?
A. 0.05
Correct B. 0.10
C. 0.15
D. 0.20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A company in Nigeria has 100 employees. If 5 employees are selected at random, what is the probability that at least 2 of them are from the marketing department?
A. 0.05
Correct B. 0.10
C. 0.15
D. 0.20

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A researcher in Nigeria conducted a study on the effect of climate change on agriculture. The study showed that the average temperature in the region increased by 2°C over the past 10 years. If the current temperature is 25°C, what is the expected temperature in 5 years?
A. 27°C
B. 28°C
Correct C. 29°C
D. 30°C

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
A company in Nigeria wants to invest in a project that has a 10% chance of failure. If the project is successful, it will generate a profit of ₦100 million. If it fails, the company will incur a loss of ₦50 million. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦80 million
Correct B. ₦90 million
C. ₦100 million
D. ₦110 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of community and interdependence. Which of the following best describes the essence of ubuntu?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
Correct B. Collectivism and interdependence
C. Humanism and altruism
D. Utilitarianism and pragmatism

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
A researcher conducts a study on the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Which of the following statistical methods would be most appropriate for analyzing the data?
Correct A. Regression analysis
B. Time series analysis
C. ANOVA
D. Correlation analysis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
A company wants to invest in a new project that has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. If the project is successful, it will generate a profit of ₦10 million. If it fails, the company will incur a loss of ₦5 million. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦1.5 million
Correct B. ₦2 million
C. ₦3 million
D. ₦4 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A patient is diagnosed with a disease that has a 30% chance of being cured with a new medication. If the patient is not cured, there is a 20% chance that the disease will progress to a more severe stage. What is the probability that the patient will not be cured and will not progress to a more severe stage?
Correct A. 0.06
B. 0.08
C. 0.12
D. 0.16

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
A company has two factories, A and B, that produce the same product. Factory A produces 80% of the total output, while factory B produces 20%. If factory A produces 1000 units per day, how many units does factory B produce per day?
A. 200 units
Correct B. 250 units
C. 300 units
D. 400 units

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
A researcher wants to estimate the average height of a population. If the standard deviation of the population is 5 cm, and the researcher wants to be 95% confident that the estimate is within 1 cm of the true mean, how many people should the researcher sample?
A. 30 people
B. 40 people
Correct C. 50 people
D. 60 people

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
A company wants to invest in a new project that has a 25% chance of success and a 75% chance of failure. If the project is successful, it will generate a profit of ₦15 million. If it fails, the company will incur a loss of ₦10 million. What is the expected value of the project?
A. ₦3.75 million
Correct B. ₦4.5 million
C. ₦5.25 million
D. ₦6 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
A patient is diagnosed with a disease that has a 40% chance of being cured with a new medication. If the patient is not cured, there is a 30% chance that the disease will progress to a more severe stage. What is the probability that the patient will not be cured and will not progress to a more severe stage?
Correct A. 0.12
B. 0.14
C. 0.16
D. 0.18

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A company has two factories, A and B, that produce the same product. Factory A produces 60% of the total output, while factory B produces 40%. If factory A produces 1200 units per day, how many units does factory B produce per day?
A. 400 units
Correct B. 500 units
C. 600 units
D. 800 units

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Rule
Correct B. Constitutional Conference
C. National Assembly
D. Executive Order

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced in which of the following documents?
Correct A. The Brundtland Report
B. The Rio Declaration
C. The Kyoto Protocol
D. The Paris Agreement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The 1966 military coup in Nigeria was led by which of the following individuals?
A. Aguiyi Ironsi
B. Murtala Mohammed
C. Emmanuel Ifeajuna
Correct D. Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The concept of 'global warming' is primarily caused by which of the following factors?
A. Deforestation
B. Industrialization
C. Population Growth
Correct D. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The 1983 general election in Nigeria was notable for which of the following reasons?
A. It was the first election held after the return to civilian rule
Correct B. It was the first election held under the Second Republic
C. It was the first election held under the Third Republic
D. It was the first election held under the Fourth Republic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The concept of 'sustainable agriculture' is primarily focused on which of the following goals?
A. Increasing crop yields
B. Reducing pesticide use
Correct C. Promoting biodiversity
D. Improving soil fertility

Correct Answer: C

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