POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2017 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of respondents believed that the country's economy was improving. However, 40% of respondents also believed that the country's economy was getting worse. What can be concluded from this data?
A. The majority of Nigerians believe that the economy is improving.
B. The majority of Nigerians believe that the economy is getting worse.
C. The data is inconsistent and cannot be relied upon.
D. The data suggests that the economy is stable.
Question 2
The concept of 'carbon footprint' is related to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate Change
B. Deforestation
C. Pollution
D. Biodiversity Loss
Question 3
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 700 km, how many hours will the journey take?
A. 5 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 7 hours
D. 8 hours
Question 4
In the context of Nigerian History, what was the significance of the 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria?
A. It led to the formation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates.
B. It resulted in the creation of the Colony and Protectorate of Lagos.
C. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Nigeria.
D. It led to the establishment of the Nigerian National Assembly.
Question 5
A map of Nigeria is shown below. What is the name of the city that is the capital of Nigeria?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kano
D. Ibadan
Question 6
The 1994 Genocide in Rwanda was notable for which of the following events?
A. The assassination of President Habyarimana
B. The formation of the Rwandan Patriotic Front
C. The massacre of Tutsis in Kigali
D. The establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Question 7
Which of the following is a major factor in the decline of the Nok civilization?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Over-reliance on agriculture
C. Invasion by neighboring tribes
D. Drought and famine
Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Socialism
D. Capitalism
Question 9
What is the primary cause of the 2012 flooding in Nigeria?
A. Climate Change
B. Deforestation
C. Urbanization
D. Agricultural Runoff
Question 10
The concept of 'ecosystem services' is related to which of the following environmental issues?
A. Climate Change
B. Biodiversity Loss
C. Water Pollution
D. Soil Erosion
Question 11
What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through plants?
A. Transpiration
B. Evaporation
C. Condensation
D. Infiltration
Question 12
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of respondents believed that the country's economy was improving. However, 40% of respondents also believed that the country's economy was getting worse. What can be concluded from this data?
A. The majority of Nigerians believe that the economy is improving.
B. The majority of Nigerians believe that the economy is getting worse.
C. The data is inconsistent and cannot be relied upon.
D. The data suggests that the economy is stable.
Question 13
Solve for x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 ).
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000
Question 14
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 15
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Cell signaling
C. Energy production
D. Cell division

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