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POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2019 General Studies | Objective

Practice these randomly selected questions to test your readiness.

Question 1

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a product of which of the following processes?

A. Military Decree

B. Constitutional Conference

C. National Assembly

D. Executive Order

Question 2

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

A. Yoruba

B. Igbo

C. Zulu

D. Hausa

Question 3

The concept of 'Jihad' in Islamic tradition is often misunderstood in Nigeria. What is the correct meaning of 'Jihad'?

A. Holy War

B. Struggle for justice and righteousness

C. Personal spiritual struggle

D. Conquest of non-Muslim territories

Question 4

A researcher conducted an experiment to determine the effect of pH on the growth of E. coli bacteria. The results are shown in the graph below.

A. The growth of E. coli increases with increasing pH

B. The growth of E. coli decreases with increasing pH

C. The growth of E. coli remains constant with increasing pH

D. The growth of E. coli is unaffected by pH

Question 5

A survey of 1000 people found that 60% of them supported the government's decision to increase the minimum wage. If 80 people were surveyed in a particular state, how many of them supported the government's decision?

A. 40

B. 50

C. 60

D. 70

Question 6

In the context of Nigerian politics, what is the significance of the 'Third Force' movement?

A. A movement to promote the interests of the Igbo people

B. A movement to promote the interests of the Hausa-Fulani people

C. A movement to promote the interests of the Yoruba people

D. A movement to promote the interests of the common man

Question 7

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in which year?

A. 1975

B. 1980

C. 1985

D. 1990

Question 8

The 1979 Constitution of Nigeria established a federal republic with a presidential system of government. Which of the following is a characteristic of a presidential system of government?

A. Separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

B. Concentration of power in the hands of the president

C. A parliamentary system with a prime minister

D. A unitary system with a monarch

Question 9

The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch.

A. The circuit is closed when the switch is in position C

B. The circuit is open when the switch is in position C

C. The circuit is closed when the switch is in position A

D. The circuit is open when the switch is in position A

Question 10

In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, what is the significance of the title?

A. The title reflects the chaos and disorder that follows the arrival of the British

B. The title symbolizes the breakdown of traditional Igbo culture

C. The title is a reference to the biblical book of Isaiah

D. The title is a metaphor for the protagonist's mental state

Question 11

A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a 20% chance of success and a 80% chance of failure. What is the expected value of the project?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 40

Question 12

The Nigerian government has introduced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this policy?

A. Increased use of renewable energy

B. Decreased economic growth

C. Improved air quality

D. Increased unemployment

Question 13

The United Nations (UN) has which of the following as its main objective?

A. To promote economic development

B. To maintain international peace and security

C. To protect human rights

D. To promote social justice

Question 14