POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A company has a total of 1000 shares and a profit of 10,000. If the profit is to be divided equally among the shareholders, how much profit will each shareholder receive?
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10,000
Question 2
In the context of Nigeria's post-independence politics, what was the primary motivation behind the 1966 coup that led to the overthrow of General Aguiyi Ironsi?
A. To prevent a potential coup by the Igbo-dominated military
B. To address the economic crisis facing the country
C. To assert the authority of the military over the civilian government
D. To promote national unity and stability
Question 3
The 1967 Nigerian Civil War was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the war?
A. The war led to the formation of the Republic of Biafra
B. The war resulted in the emergence of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC) as the dominant party
C. The war marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic
D. The war led to the formation of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)
Question 4
Solve for x in the equation ( 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 ).
A. ( x = -1.5 )
B. ( x = 1.5 )
C. ( x = -3 )
D. ( x = 3 )
Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
A. The cell membrane is labeled A
B. The nucleus is labeled B
C. The mitochondria is labeled C
D. The cell wall is labeled D
Question 6
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor R?
A. To reduce the current flowing through the circuit
B. To increase the voltage across the circuit
C. To act as a short circuit
D. To act as an open circuit
Question 7
A company has a profit of 10,000 and a total of 1000 shares. If the profit is to be divided equally among the shareholders, how much profit will each shareholder receive?
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10,000
Question 8
In a random sample of 1000 Nigerians, 60% identified as Christians, 20% identified as Muslims, and 20% identified as adherents of traditional African religions. What is the probability that a randomly selected Nigerian is either a Christian or a Muslim?
A. 0.8
B. 0.6
C. 0.4
D. 0.2
Question 9
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was a significant event in Nigerian political history. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the convention?
A. The convention led to the formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The convention resulted in the emergence of the Action Group (AG) as the dominant party
C. The convention marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic
D. The convention led to the formation of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC)
Question 10
A company's profit is given by the formula ( P = R - C ), where ( P ) is the profit, ( R ) is the revenue, and ( C ) is the cost. If the revenue is ₦150,000 and the cost is ₦80,000, what is the profit?
A. ₦70,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦50,000
D. ₦20,000
Question 11
What is the name of the 1983 Nigerian general election that was marred by violence and rigging?
A. 1979 general election
B. 1983 general election
C. 1993 general election
D. 1999 general election
Question 12
A company has a total of 1000 shares and a profit of 10,000. If the profit is to be divided equally among the shareholders, how much profit will each shareholder receive?
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10,000
Question 13
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following resources?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Iron Ore
Question 14
The 1994 Rwandan genocide was characterized by which of the following?
A. The use of machetes as a primary weapon
B. The use of guns as a primary weapon
C. The use of clubs as a primary weapon
D. The use of knives as a primary weapon
Question 15
The 2011 Arab Spring protests were notable for which of the following?
A. The use of social media as a primary means of communication
B. The use of traditional media as a primary means of communication
C. The use of violence as a primary means of protest
D. The use of non-violence as a primary means of protest

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