POST UTME RSU 2018 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is composed of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the Senate?
Correct A. To represent the interests of the 36 states of the federation
B. To represent the interests of the three tiers of government
C. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
D. To appoint the President and Vice President of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the vegetation cover in a particular region. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on the vegetation cover?
A. Increased vegetation cover due to increased rainfall
Correct B. Decreased vegetation cover due to increased temperature
C. No change in vegetation cover due to climate change
D. Increased vegetation cover due to increased CO2 levels

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A company is considering the introduction of a new product into the Nigerian market. Which of the following is a key factor to consider when making this decision?
A. The level of competition in the market
Correct B. The level of demand for the product
C. The level of supply of the product
D. The level of government regulation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A researcher is studying the effects of a new policy on the economy of Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the policy?
Correct A. Increased GDP due to increased economic activity
B. Decreased GDP due to decreased economic activity
C. No change in GDP due to the policy
D. Increased inflation due to increased demand

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
A company is considering the introduction of a new product into the Nigerian market. Which of the following is a key factor to consider when making this decision?
A. The level of competition in the market
Correct B. The level of demand for the product
C. The level of supply of the product
D. The level of government regulation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the context of Nigeria's post-independence politics, what was the primary motivation behind the formation of the People's Redemption Party (PRP)?
A. To promote a more centralized form of government
Correct B. To challenge the dominant position of the Northern People's Congress (NPC)
C. To advocate for a more federal system of government
D. To promote a more socialist economic system

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
A company's profit is given by the equation ( P = 2x^2 - 5x + 3 ), where ( x ) is the number of units sold. If the company sells 5 units, what is its profit?
A. 10
Correct B. 12
C. 15
D. 18

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A diagram of a simple electric circuit is shown below.
A. The circuit is a series circuit
B. The circuit is a parallel circuit
Correct C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits
D. The circuit is not connected

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The graph of the function ( f(x) = log_{10} (x^2) ) is shown below.
A. The graph is a straight line
Correct B. The graph is a curve
C. The graph is a parabola
D. The graph is a hyperbola

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A company's revenue is given by the equation ( R = 3x^3 - 2x^2 + x ), where ( x ) is the number of units sold. If the company sells 4 units, what is its revenue?
A. 50
B. 60
Correct C. 70
D. 80

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in the country's energy sector?
A. To regulate the production and distribution of petroleum products
Correct B. To explore and extract crude oil and natural gas
C. To refine and process petroleum products for domestic consumption
D. To export petroleum products to other countries

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 )
A. 10
Correct B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
What is the main advantage of using a vector graphics editor like Adobe Illustrator?
Correct A. It allows for precise control over the size and position of objects
B. It enables the creation of complex graphics with ease
C. It supports a wide range of file formats
D. It is free and open-source

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
What is the primary function of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)?
A. To regulate the activities of listed companies
Correct B. To provide a platform for the buying and selling of securities
C. To promote economic growth and development
D. To provide investment advice to investors

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below.
Correct A. The circuit is a series circuit
B. The circuit is a parallel circuit
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits
D. The circuit is not connected

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
What is the main advantage of using a cloud-based storage service like Google Drive?
Correct A. It allows for easy access to files from anywhere
B. It provides a high level of security for stored data
C. It enables collaboration on files with others
D. It is free and open-source

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
What is the primary function of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)?
Correct A. To regulate the activities of telecommunications companies
B. To provide a platform for the buying and selling of telecommunications services
C. To promote economic growth and development
D. To provide investment advice to investors

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
A diagram of a simple plant cell is shown below.
A. The cell is a prokaryotic cell
Correct B. The cell is a eukaryotic cell
C. The cell is a combination of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
D. The cell is not a living cell

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
What is the main advantage of using a database management system like MySQL?
Correct A. It allows for easy access to data from anywhere
B. It provides a high level of security for stored data
C. It enables collaboration on data with others
D. It is free and open-source

Correct Answer: A

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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. Constitutional review committee

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
A company has a profit of 100,000 and a total investment of 500,000. What is its return on investment (ROI)?
A. 10%
Correct B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
Correct A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will become zero

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The following table shows the population growth of a city over a period of 10 years. What is the average annual growth rate?
A. 2%
Correct B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows a simple harmonic motion. What is the amplitude of the motion?
A. 2 cm
B. 4 cm
Correct C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The following graph shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and its demand. What is the price elasticity of demand?
A. Inelastic
B. Unit elastic
Correct C. Elastic
D. Perfectly elastic

Correct Answer: C

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