POST UTME UNILAG 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of Nigerian politics, what was the primary goal of the 1966 coup led by General Aguiyi Ironsi?
A. To establish a military dictatorship
Correct B. To overthrow the First Republic and establish a new government
C. To promote national unity and stability
D. To protect the interests of the Igbo people

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
Correct B. To generate energy for the cell
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
In the context of climate change, what is the primary cause of the increase in global temperatures?
A. Deforestation and land degradation
Correct B. Burning of fossil fuels and industrial processes
C. Population growth and consumption patterns
D. Natural climate variability

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
What is the primary function of the pancreas in the human body?
A. To regulate blood pressure
Correct B. To synthesize hormones and digestive enzymes
C. To filter waste products from the blood
D. To regulate body temperature

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
In the context of Nigerian literature, what is the primary theme of Wole Soyinka's play 'Death and the King's Horseman'?
A. The struggle for independence and self-rule
Correct B. The clash between traditional and modern values
C. The impact of colonialism on African culture
D. The role of the individual in society

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'état led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
Correct A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The concept of 'Wahala' in Nigerian culture refers to what?
Correct A. Trouble
B. Chaos
C. Conflict
D. Disorder

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was attended by which of the following Nigerian leaders?
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Tafawa Balewa
Correct C. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Humphrey Ogada

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The Niger River is approximately how long?
Correct A. 4,100 km
B. 4,500 km
C. 4,800 km
D. 5,000 km

Correct Answer: A

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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. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
A researcher wants to calculate the area of a rectangle. If the length is 5cm and the width is 3cm, what is the area?
A. 10cm^2
Correct B. 15cm^2
C. 20cm^2
D. 25cm^2

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 5 = 11?
A. 2
Correct B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
Correct A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will become zero

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
What is the formula for the surface area of a sphere?
Correct A. 4\pi r^2
B. 2\pi r^2
C. \pi r^2
D. 2\pi r

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
What is the main difference between a vector and a scalar?
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 has no magnitude or direction, while a scalar has both.
D. A vector has magnitude but no direction, while a scalar has both.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
Correct D. Zulu

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The concept of 'jollof rice' is most closely associated with which of the following countries?
A. Ghana
Correct B. Nigeria
C. Senegal
D. Liberia

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?
A. Military Decree
Correct B. National Constitutional Conference
C. Constitutional Review Committee
D. Constitutional Amendment Bill

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian government?
Correct A. To make laws for the good governance of Nigeria
B. To appoint the President and Vice President
C. To approve the budget of the Federal Government
D. To appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil and Gas
B. Coal and Iron Ore
C. Copper and Gold
D. Diamond and Platinum

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The concept of 'checks and balances' is a feature of which of the following systems of government?
Correct A. Presidential System
B. Parliamentary System
C. Constitutional Monarchy
D. Federal System

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria was a product of which of the following processes?
Correct A. National Constitutional Conference
B. Constitutional Review Committee
C. Constitutional Amendment Bill
D. Military Decree

Correct Answer: A

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