POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2022 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following is a major consequence of the 1966 Nigerian coup?
A. Establishment of the Supreme Military Council
Correct B. Creation of the Nigerian Civil War
C. Introduction of the Nigerian Constitution
D. Formation of the Nigerian Federal Government

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
What is the primary function of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)?
A. To regulate the Nigerian oil industry
Correct B. To explore and produce oil in Nigeria
C. To refine and distribute petroleum products
D. To manage the Nigerian gas industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
What is the main cause of the 2012 Nigerian fuel subsidy removal protests?
Correct A. Removal of fuel subsidy led to increased fuel prices
B. Fuel subsidy removal led to job losses in the oil industry
C. Fuel subsidy removal led to a decline in Nigeria's GDP
D. Fuel subsidy removal led to a decrease in Nigeria's oil production

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
What is the primary goal of the Nigerian government's 'Vision 2020' initiative?
Correct A. To increase Nigeria's GDP to 1 trillion by 2020
B. To reduce Nigeria's poverty rate to 20% by 2020
C. To increase Nigeria's life expectancy to 70 years by 2020
D. To increase Nigeria's literacy rate to 90% by 2020

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
What is the main reason for the decline of the Nigerian textile industry?
Correct A. Importation of cheap textiles from China
B. Increase in the cost of raw materials
C. Decline in the demand for textiles in Nigeria
D. Increase in the cost of labor

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The Nigerian government has implemented a 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 7
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. The project requires an initial investment of ₦100 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦20 million per year for 5 years. What is the net present value of the project?
A. ₦50 million
Correct B. ₦75 million
C. ₦100 million
D. ₦125 million

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Niger Delta region. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change in this region?
A. Increased flooding
Correct B. Loss of biodiversity
C. Increased soil erosion
D. Increased water scarcity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
A company is considering implementing a new marketing strategy in Nigeria. The strategy involves using social media to reach a wider audience. Which of the following is a benefit of this strategy?
A. Increased brand awareness
Correct B. Improved customer engagement
C. Increased sales
D. Reduced marketing costs

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
A researcher is studying the effects of pollution on the environment in Nigeria. Which of the following is a likely consequence of pollution in this region?
A. Increased greenhouse gas emissions
B. Decreased air quality
Correct C. Increased water pollution
D. Increased soil contamination

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
In the context of Nigerian History and Pre-colonial Administration, what was the significance of the Hausa Kingdoms in the 19th century?
A. They were the first to adopt Islam in West Africa.
Correct B. They were the largest and most influential of the pre-colonial kingdoms in Nigeria.
C. They were the first to establish trade relations with European powers.
D. They were the only pre-colonial kingdoms to have a written constitution.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
What is the primary function of the National Assembly in the Nigerian Constitution?
Correct A. To make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Nigeria.
B. To approve the budget and appropriation of funds for the government.
C. To appoint and remove the President and Vice President.
D. To declare war and make peace with foreign nations.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
In Basic ICT and Digital Literacy, what is the primary function of a firewall in a computer network?
Correct A. To block unauthorized access to the network.
B. To encrypt data transmitted over the network.
C. To provide a secure connection between two devices.
D. To monitor and control network traffic.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
In Nigerian Geography and Resources, what is the primary function of the Niger Delta in the country's economy?
Correct A. It is the primary source of Nigeria's oil and gas reserves.
B. It is the primary source of Nigeria's agricultural produce.
C. It is the primary source of Nigeria's mineral resources.
D. It is the primary source of Nigeria's water resources.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
In General Science and Environment, what is the primary function of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere?
Correct A. To absorb ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
B. To regulate the Earth's temperature.
C. To provide oxygen for human respiration.
D. To protect the Earth from meteorites.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was held in which country?
Correct A. Qatar
B. Saudi Arabia
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Oman

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which African country?
Correct A. South Africa
B. Nigeria
C. Ghana
D. Kenya

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to which author?
A. Toni Morrison
B. Olga Tokarczuk
Correct C. Abdulrazak Gurnah
D. Margaret Atwood

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The concept of 'jollof rice' is a cultural phenomenon in which West African countries?
Correct A. Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal
B. Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea
C. Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso
D. Benin, Togo, Niger

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the first to be held in which continent?
Correct A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. South America

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which African philosopher?
Correct A. Desmond Tutu
B. Nelson Mandela
C. Wole Soyinka
D. Chinua Achebe

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to which scientists?
Correct A. Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, Anton Zeilinger
B. Serge Haroche, David Wineland
C. Arthur Ashkin, Gérard Mourou, Donna Strickland
D. Rainer Weiss, Barry C. Barish, Kip S. Thorne

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The concept of 'jollof rice' is a cultural phenomenon in which West African countries?
Correct A. Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal
B. Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea
C. Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso
D. Benin, Togo, Niger

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the first to be held in which continent?
Correct A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. South America

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is most closely associated with which African philosopher?
Correct A. Desmond Tutu
B. Nelson Mandela
C. Wole Soyinka
D. Chinua Achebe

Correct Answer: A

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