POST UTME UNIOSUN 2023 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Correct B. General Aguiyi Ironsi
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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 3
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal system of government with a president as head of state and government. What is the name of the legislative arm of government in Nigeria?
A. House of Representatives
B. Senate
Correct C. National Assembly
D. Federal Executive Council

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
Correct A. R1 + R2
B. R1 - R2
C. R1 * R2
D. R1 / R2

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
What is the name of the economic system in which the government plays a major role in the economy?
A. Capitalism
Correct B. Socialism
C. Communism
D. Mixed Economy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
Which of the following is a major consequence of the 1966 military coup in Nigeria?
A. The coup led to the establishment of a civilian government
B. The coup led to the suspension of the 1963 Republican Constitution
Correct C. The coup led to the formation of the Federal Military Government
D. The coup led to the end of the First Republic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the downstream sector of the petroleum industry
Correct B. To explore and produce petroleum resources in Nigeria
C. To refine and distribute petroleum products in Nigeria
D. To provide petroleum products to the Nigerian market

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
What is the main cause of the 1967 Biafran War?
A. The dispute over the creation of a new state
Correct B. The conflict over the control of the oil-rich region
C. The disagreement over the sharing of revenue
D. The issue of the Igbo people's demand for independence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
What is the significance of the 1979 Constitution in Nigeria?
A. It marked the beginning of the Second Republic
Correct B. It introduced a presidential system of government
C. It provided for the creation of more states
D. It established a federal system of government

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
What is the main objective of the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) program?
A. To reduce poverty and inequality
Correct B. To promote economic growth and development
C. To increase foreign investment in Nigeria
D. To improve the standard of living of Nigerians

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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 12
A vector θ has a magnitude of 5 units and makes an angle of 30° with the positive x-axis. What is the x-component of θ?
Correct A. 4.33
B. 5.00
C. 3.54
D. 2.50

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what is the direction of the current flow?
Correct A. From A to B
B. From B to A
C. From C to B
D. From B to C

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The 1960s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerian writers who gained international recognition. Which of the following writers is NOT from this era?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
Correct C. Ben Okri
D. Amos Tutuola

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
A company has a profit of ₦120,000 and an expense of ₦80,000. What is the company's net income?
Correct A. ₦40,000
B. ₦80,000
C. ₦120,000
D. ₦160,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The diagram below shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-intercept of the function?
A. (-2, 0)
Correct B. (2, 0)
C. (-1, 0)
D. (1, 0)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The 1970s saw a significant increase in the number of Nigerian artists who gained international recognition. Which of the following artists is NOT from this era?
A. Ben Enwonwu
B. Ernest Obiekwu
Correct C. El Anatsui
D. Yinka Shonibare

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
A company has a revenue of ₦150,000 and an expense of ₦100,000. What is the company's net income?
Correct A. ₦50,000
B. ₦100,000
C. ₦150,000
D. ₦200,000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is open, what is the direction of the current flow?
Question 20
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of ECOWAS?
A. Promoting peace and security in the region
B. Encouraging the free movement of people and goods
C. Developing a common currency for all member states
Correct D. Establishing a single government for all member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The United Nations (UN) has a total of 193 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main organs of the UN?
A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. Economic and Social Council
Correct D. Federal Reserve Bank

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The African Union (AU) has a total of 55 member states. Which of the following is NOT one of the main objectives of the AU?
A. Promoting economic integration and cooperation among member states
B. Encouraging the free movement of people and goods
C. Developing a common currency for all member states
Correct D. Establishing a single government for all member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 with the aim of promoting the interests of its member states in the global oil market. Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of OPEC?
A. Promoting economic stability in the oil market
B. Encouraging the development of new oil fields
C. Coordinating oil production levels among member states
Correct D. Establishing a single government for all member states

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, lasted from 1967 to 1970. Which of the following was NOT one of the main causes of the war?
A. The secession of Biafra from Nigeria
B. The economic disparities between the north and south
C. The political instability in the country
Correct D. The invasion of Nigeria by a foreign power

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state-owned oil company of Nigeria. Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the NNPC?
A. Exploring and producing oil and gas
B. Refining and marketing petroleum products
C. Providing technical assistance to the oil and gas industry
Correct D. Issuing currency

Correct Answer: D

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