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POST UTME UNIBEN 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1

Which of the following pre-colonial empires in West Africa was known for its powerful cavalry?

A. Ghana Empire

Correct B. Mali Empire

C. Songhai Empire

D. Hausa Kingdom

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

What is the primary function of the House of Representatives in the Nigerian legislative system?

A. To make laws

B. To approve the budget

Correct C. To represent the people

D. To appoint the president

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

A survey of 1000 Nigerians showed that 60% preferred the current government, while 40% preferred a change. If 8 people were randomly selected, what is the probability that at least 6 of them preferred the current government?

A. 0.05

B. 0.10

Correct C. 0.20

D. 0.30

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. If the voltage source is 12V and the resistance is 4 ohms, what is the current flowing through the circuit?

A. 2A

B. 3A

Correct C. 4A

D. 5A

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5

What is the value of x in the equation ( log_{10} (x^2) = 4 )?

A. 10

B. 100

C. 1000

Correct D. 10000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6

In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary reason for the collapse of the Kanem-Bornu Empire?

Correct A. Internal conflicts and external pressures

B. Environmental degradation and climate change

C. Economic decline and trade disruptions

D. Disease and pandemics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

What is the primary function of the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria?

A. To promote national unity and integration

Correct B. To ensure equal representation of all states in federal appointments

C. To provide equal access to education and healthcare

D. To promote economic development and growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

In the context of environmental education, what is the primary cause of deforestation in Nigeria?

A. Overpopulation and urbanization

B. Climate change and drought

Correct C. Agricultural expansion and logging

D. Industrialization and mining

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

What is the primary benefit of using renewable energy sources in Nigeria?

Correct A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and climate change

B. Increased energy security and independence

C. Improved air quality and public health

D. Enhanced economic growth and development

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

In the context of basic science, what is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

A. To synthesize proteins and DNA

Correct B. To generate energy through cellular respiration

C. To regulate cell growth and division

D. To transport nutrients and waste products

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic 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 12

The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following African cultures?

A. Yoruba

Correct B. Zulu

C. Igbo

D. Hausa

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

The 1967-1970 civil war in Nigeria was primarily fought over which of the following issues?

A. Resource control

B. Federalism vs. Unitarism

Correct C. Ethnic and regional tensions

D. Economic inequality

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The concept of 'jihad' is most closely associated with which of the following Islamic movements?

A. Boko Haram

B. Al-Qaeda

C. ISIS

Correct D. The Muslim Brotherhood

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was primarily caused by which of the following factors?

A. Poor healthcare infrastructure

B. Lack of awareness and education

Correct C. Inadequate contact tracing and quarantine measures

D. Insufficient funding for healthcare

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

What is the primary source of revenue for the Nigerian government in the oil-rich Niger Delta region?

Correct A. Crude oil exports

B. Agricultural produce

C. Solid minerals

D. Tourism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

Solve for x in the equation (2^x + 5^x = 10^x).

A. x = 2

Correct B. x = 3

C. x = 4

D. x = 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar in physics?

Correct A. A vector has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar has only magnitude.

B. A vector has only magnitude, while a scalar has both magnitude and direction.

C. A vector is a quantity with only magnitude, while a scalar is a quantity with both magnitude and direction.

D. A vector is a quantity with only direction, while a scalar is a quantity with both magnitude and direction.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 800 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 20

What is the process by which plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy?

A. Respiration

Correct B. Photosynthesis

C. Transpiration

D. Evaporation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

In the context of Nigerian history, what was the primary motivation behind the trans-Saharan trade?

Correct A. To acquire gold and other precious commodities

B. To establish trade relationships with European powers

C. To spread Islam throughout West Africa

D. To gain control over the trans-Saharan trade routes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the global economy?

A. To regulate international trade agreements

Correct B. To provide loans to countries facing economic difficulties

C. To promote economic growth and development

D. To establish exchange rates between currencies

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary goal of the 1966 military coup?

A. To establish a socialist government

B. To promote national unity and stability

Correct C. To overthrow the civilian government

D. To implement economic reforms

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

What is the primary difference between a histogram and a bar chart?

Correct A. A histogram is used to display continuous data, while a bar chart is used to display categorical data

B. A histogram is used to display categorical data, while a bar chart is used to display continuous data

C. A histogram is used to display time-series data, while a bar chart is used to display cross-sectional data

D. A histogram is used to display cross-sectional data, while a bar chart is used to display time-series data

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

What is the primary function of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the global health community?

A. To provide medical aid to countries facing health crises

Correct B. To establish global health standards and guidelines

C. To promote health education and awareness

D. To provide funding for health research and development

Correct Answer: B

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