POST UTME UI 2023 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. Separatism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The concept of 'checks and balances' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of which of the following institutions?
Correct A. The President
B. The National Assembly
C. The Judiciary
D. The Executive Council

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of which of the following types of local government councils?
A. Urban and Rural Councils
Correct B. Local Government Areas
C. State and Federal Councils
D. Regional and Zonal Councils

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The concept of 'separation of powers' in the Nigerian Constitution is primarily aimed at preventing the concentration of power in the hands of which of the following institutions?
A. The Executive
B. The Legislature
Correct C. The Judiciary
D. The Independent National Electoral Commission

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria provides for the creation of which of the following types of states?
Correct A. Federal States
B. State of Origin
C. State of Residence
D. State of Affiliation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Hausa-Fulani Empire was a major power in the region that is now northern Nigeria. Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Hausa-Fulani Empire?
Correct A. The rise of the Fulani Jihad
B. The influence of European colonial powers
C. The impact of the trans-Saharan trade
D. The effects of the Bubonic Plague

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Solve for x in the equation ( rac{1}{x} + rac{1}{2x} = rac{3}{4x} ).
A. ( x = - rac{4}{3} )
Correct B. ( x = rac{4}{3} )
C. ( x = - rac{3}{4} )
D. ( x = rac{3}{4} )

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. If the battery has a voltage of 9V and the resistor has a resistance of 10 ohms, what is the current flowing through the circuit?
A. 0.9A
Correct B. 1.0A
C. 1.1A
D. 1.2A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple graph of a quadratic function. What is the vertex of the parabola?
Correct A. (2,3)
B. (3,2)
C. (4,1)
D. (1,4)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a simple apparatus for measuring the volume of a liquid. What is the purpose of the burette?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the liquid
B. To measure the temperature of the liquid
C. To measure the density of the liquid
D. To measure the pH of the liquid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Hausa Kingdoms of Kano, Katsina, and Zaria were all part of the Hausa States which were united under the leadership of a single ruler known as the?
Correct A. Emir
B. Sarkin
C. Mai
D. Sarkin Yaki

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio's Jihad was primarily driven by?
Correct A. The need to spread Islam
B. The need to unite the Hausa Kingdoms
C. The need to resist Fulani expansion
D. The need to establish a new trade route

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The Sokoto Caliphate was a major power in West Africa during the 19th century. What was the primary source of its power?
A. Its well-organized military
B. Its strong economy
C. Its strategic location
Correct D. Its Islamic ideology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 marked the beginning of?
Correct A. The Scramble for Africa
B. The colonization of West Africa
C. The establishment of the British Empire
D. The partition of Asia

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio's Jihad was primarily driven by?
Correct A. The need to spread Islam
B. The need to unite the Hausa Kingdoms
C. The need to resist Fulani expansion
D. The need to establish a new trade route

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The Sokoto Caliphate was a major power in West Africa during the 19th century. What was the primary source of its power?
A. Its well-organized military
B. Its strong economy
C. Its strategic location
Correct D. Its Islamic ideology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 marked the beginning of?
Correct A. The Scramble for Africa
B. The colonization of West Africa
C. The establishment of the British Empire
D. The partition of Asia

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio's Jihad was primarily driven by?
Correct A. The need to spread Islam
B. The need to unite the Hausa Kingdoms
C. The need to resist Fulani expansion
D. The need to establish a new trade route

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The Sokoto Caliphate was a major power in West Africa during the 19th century. What was the primary source of its power?
A. Its well-organized military
B. Its strong economy
C. Its strategic location
Correct D. Its Islamic ideology

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 marked the beginning of?
Correct A. The Scramble for Africa
B. The colonization of West Africa
C. The establishment of the British Empire
D. The partition of Asia

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'Uthman dan Fodio's Jihad was primarily driven by?
A. The need to spread Islam
B. The need to unite the Hausa Kingdoms
C. The need to resist Fulani expansion
D. The need to establish a new trade route

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 22
The Nigerian government has introduced a new 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 23
A company is considering two different investment options. Option A has a 20% chance of returning 100,000 and a 80% chance of returning 0. Option B has a 50% chance of returning 50,000 and a 50% chance of returning 0. Which option has a higher expected return?
A. Option A
Correct B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
A researcher is studying the effect of climate change on the population of a certain species of bird. The researcher collects data on the number of birds in the area over a period of 10 years. The data is shown in the graph below.
A. The population of the bird species is increasing
Correct B. The population of the bird species is decreasing
C. The population of the bird species is stable
D. The data is insufficient to determine the trend

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
A company is considering a new marketing strategy. The company has a budget of ₦1,000,000 to spend on advertising. The company wants to know how much to spend on each of the three different advertising channels: TV, radio, and print. The company has the following data:
Correct A. TV: ₦300,000, Radio: ₦300,000, Print: ₦400,000
B. TV: ₦400,000, Radio: ₦300,000, Print: ₦300,000
C. TV: ₦300,000, Radio: ₦400,000, Print: ₦300,000
D. TV: ₦400,000, Radio: ₦400,000, Print: ₦200,000

Correct Answer: A

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