POST UTME RSU 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The Oyo Empire was a major power in the pre-colonial era of Nigeria. Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to the decline of the Oyo Empire?
Correct A. The rise of the Dahomey Empire
B. The influence of European colonizers
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
D. The effects of the Fulani Jihad

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 960 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 6 hours
Correct B. 8 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
A diagram showing the structure of a plant cell is given below. What is the function of the cell wall?
Correct A. To provide support and structure to the cell
B. To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell
C. To synthesize proteins
D. To store genetic information

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A company has a profit of ₦120,000 and a total expenditure of ₦150,000. What is the company's loss?
A. ₦30,000
Correct B. ₦40,000
C. ₦50,000
D. ₦60,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
A diagram showing the structure of a simple harmonic oscillator is given below. What is the equation of motion for the oscillator?
Correct A. x(t) = A\cos(\omega t + \phi)
B. x(t) = A\sin(\omega t + \phi)
C. x(t) = A\cos(\omega t - \phi)
D. x(t) = A\sin(\omega t - \phi)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to encourage the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
Correct A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Enhanced economic growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project requires an initial investment of ₦10 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦5 million per year for 5 years. What is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦15 million
Correct B. ₦20 million
C. ₦25 million
D. ₦30 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a particular species of bird. The data shows that the population has decreased by 20% over the past 10 years. What is the current population of the bird species?
A. 500
B. 750
Correct C. 1000
D. 1500

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project requires an initial investment of ₦5 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦2 million per year for 3 years. What is the payback period of the project?
A. 2 years
Correct B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A researcher is studying the effect of a new drug on the population of a particular disease. The data shows that the population has decreased by 30% over the past 5 years. What is the current population of the disease?
A. 1000
Correct B. 750
C. 500
D. 250

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government?
Correct A. Oil and gas exports
B. Taxes and levies
C. Agricultural products
D. Foreign aid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
What is the name of the largest ethnic group in Nigeria?
A. Hausa
B. Yoruba
Correct C. Igbo
D. Fulani

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
What is the name of the Nigerian currency?
Correct A. Naira
B. Kobo
C. Dollar
D. Euro

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
What is the name of the Nigerian president who served from 1999 to 2007?
Correct A. Olusegun Obasanjo
B. Abdulsalami Abubakar
C. Sani Abacha
D. Shehu Shagari

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
What is the name of the Nigerian state with the highest population?
Correct A. Lagos
B. Kano
C. Kaduna
D. Abuja

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1960s was a decade of great change in Nigeria. Which of the following events occurred in 1966?
A. The Nigerian Civil War began
Correct B. The first military coup occurred
C. The country gained independence from Britain
D. The first democratically elected government was established

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 960 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 10 hours
Correct B. 12 hours
C. 15 hours
D. 18 hours

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
What is the main purpose of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
A. To promote economic development
Correct B. To protect the environment
C. To provide humanitarian aid
D. To promote peace and security

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
A solution contains 5g of NaCl dissolved in 50g of water. What is the concentration of the solution in g/dm^3?
A. 10 g/dm^3
Correct B. 20 g/dm^3
C. 30 g/dm^3
D. 40 g/dm^3

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?
Correct A. The release of carbon dioxide
B. The release of methane
C. The release of water vapor
D. The release of ozone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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. State House of Assembly

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere?
Correct A. To absorb ultraviolet radiation
B. To regulate Earth's temperature
C. To produce oxygen
D. To filter out pollutants

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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 24
The 'Green Revolution' in Nigeria was initiated by which of the following individuals?
A. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
C. Dr. Nuhu Ribadu
Correct D. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The 'National Youth Service Corps' (NYSC) scheme in Nigeria was established by which of the following laws?
Correct A. The NYSC Act 1973
B. The National Population Commission Act 1992
C. The National Identity Management Commission Act 2007
D. The National Health Insurance Scheme Act 2004

Correct Answer: A

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