POST UTME RSU 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Parliamentarism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. How long will it take to cover a distance of 800 km?
A. 10
Correct B. 8
C. 12
D. 6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. What is the function of the cell wall?
Correct A. To provide support 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
The graph below shows the relationship between the volume of a gas and its temperature. What is the type of relationship shown?
Correct A. Directly proportional
B. Inversely proportional
C. Directly proportional with a negative slope
D. Inversely proportional with a positive slope

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The 1960s and 1970s were marked by a series of military coups in Nigeria. Which of the following was a major cause of these coups?
A. Corruption
B. Economic stagnation
Correct C. Ethnic and regional tensions
D. Lack of democratic institutions

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The concept of 'ubuntu' is a central tenet of which African philosophy?
A. African Humanism
B. Ubuntu
Correct C. African Communitarianism
D. African Pragmatism

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
A 5% solution of sodium chloride in water has a density of 1.025 g/mL. What is the mass of sodium chloride in 250 mL of this solution?
A. 6.25 g
Correct B. 6.35 g
C. 6.45 g
D. 6.55 g

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a capacitor. What is the net effect of the capacitor on the circuit?
A. The capacitor increases the resistance of the circuit.
Correct B. The capacitor decreases the resistance of the circuit.
C. The capacitor has no effect on the resistance of the circuit.
D. The capacitor increases the capacitance of the circuit.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
SHARED STIMULUS
The poem is: 'The sun shines bright in the morning sky, / Bringing light to all, and making me fly.'
The following poem is an example of which literary device?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
Correct D. Alliteration

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
A researcher wants to determine the effect of a new fertilizer on plant growth. She randomly selects 10 plants and applies the fertilizer to 5 of them. The remaining 5 plants are left untreated. What type of experimental design is this?
A. Controlled Experiment
Correct B. Randomized Controlled Trial
C. Quasi-Experiment
D. Correlational Study

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase 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. Increased energy costs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A company is considering two different investment options. Option A has a 20% chance of returning 10% and a 80% chance of returning 5%. Option B has a 50% chance of returning 15%. Which option has the higher expected return?
A. Option A
Correct B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Nigerian ecosystem. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change?
A. Increased rainfall
B. Decreased temperature
Correct C. Loss of biodiversity
D. Increased crop yields

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A company is considering a new marketing strategy. Which of the following is a key factor in determining the success of the strategy?
A. Target market size
B. Marketing budget
Correct C. Competitor analysis
D. Product life cycle

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A researcher is studying the effects of air pollution on human health. Which of the following is a likely consequence of air pollution?
Correct A. Increased risk of respiratory disease
B. Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease
C. Increased risk of cancer
D. Decreased risk of infectious disease

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of a National Assembly, which is a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the primary function of the National Assembly?
Correct A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria
B. To exercise judicial powers over the President and other public officers
C. To appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria and other judicial officers
D. To declare war and make peace with foreign countries

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The concept of environmental education emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationships between human beings and the natural environment. What is the primary goal of environmental education?
A. To promote sustainable development and reduce poverty
Correct B. To conserve natural resources and protect biodiversity
C. To raise awareness about climate change and its impacts
D. To promote social justice and human rights

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is a major transportation artery in Nigeria, connecting the commercial capital of Lagos to the industrial city of Ibadan. What is the primary purpose of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway?
Correct A. To facilitate the movement of goods and services between Lagos and Ibadan
B. To promote tourism and cultural exchange between the two cities
C. To reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality
D. To increase the economic growth and development of the two cities

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The concept of civic education emphasizes the importance of civic responsibility and participation in the democratic process. What is the primary goal of civic education?
A. To promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills
B. To raise awareness about social justice and human rights
Correct C. To encourage civic participation and engagement in the democratic process
D. To develop leadership skills and promote community service

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The concept of ethics emphasizes the importance of moral principles and values in guiding human behavior. What is the primary goal of ethics?
A. To promote individual self-interest and personal gain
Correct B. To develop moral principles and values that guide human behavior
C. To encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills
D. To raise awareness about social justice and human rights

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
Correct A. Crude oil
B. Natural gas
C. Coal
D. Iron ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The concept of 'sustainable development' was first introduced by which international organization?
Correct A. United Nations
B. African Union
C. ECOWAS
D. OPEC

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The use of fossil fuels as a primary source of energy is a major contributor to which of the following environmental problems?
Correct A. Climate change
B. Air pollution
C. Water pollution
D. Soil erosion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'carrying capacity' is used in which of the following fields?
Correct A. Ecology
B. Biology
C. Environmental science
D. Geography

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power can help to reduce which of the following environmental problems?
Correct A. Climate change
B. Air pollution
C. Water pollution
D. Soil erosion

Correct Answer: A

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