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post-utme 0 chemistry
Q1. Pauli exclusion principle is related to
AQuantum numbers of electrons
BReversibility of equilibrium reactions
CElectronegativity values
DCollision theory of reaction rates
Correct Answer: A
The Pauli exclusion principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have identical quantum numbers, governing electron configurations. It is unrelated to equilibrium, electronegativity, or collision theory, which deal with chemical reactions and bonding.
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post-utme 0 currentaffairs
Q2. Who is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
AGodwin Emefiele
BOlayemi Cardoso
CSanusi Lamido Sanusi
DCharles Soludo
Correct Answer: B
Olayemi Cardoso was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2023, succeeding Godwin Emefiele. He has focused on stabilizing the naira and addressing inflation. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Charles Soludo are former governors, with Cardoso currently leading monetary policy.
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post-utme 2007 englishlit
Q3. Periphrasis in poetic diction is marked by
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post-utme 0 government
Q4. Which body in Nigeria is responsible for conducting national elections?
ANational Electoral Commission
BIndependent National Electoral Commission
CFederal Election Board
DElectoral Tribunal
Correct Answer: B
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is responsible for organizing and conducting national and state elections in Nigeria.
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post-utme 2012 english
Q5. I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you
Athe advice was taken by the respondent so he did not respond to the talk
Bthe adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk
Cthe respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so
Dwhat was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker
Correct Answer: C
Two people are involved in this conversation. The adviser and the respondent. The adviser puts himself in the respondent position, and advised that it was needless in responding to the rude conversation the respondent had with someone . This means that, the respondent reacted to the rude talk, but the adviser wished he had ignored the talk instead.
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post-utme 0 biology
Q6. Which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?
AmRNA
BrRNA
CtRNA
DsnRNA
Correct Answer: C
Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries specific amino acids to the ribosome, matching them to codons on mRNA during protein synthesis. mRNA carries genetic code, rRNA forms part of the ribosome, and snRNA is involved in splicing, not amino acid transport.
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post-utme 2012 civiledu
Q7. The main objective of pressure groups is to
Apromote the interest of political parties
Binfluence legislation for the benefit of their member
Cprotect the interest of the country against foreigners
Dserve as opposition to the government
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post-utme 2014 civiledu
Q8. The United Nations universal declaration on human rights was proposed in the year
A1925
B1930
C1946
D1948
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post-utme 0 geography
Q9. Isohyets are lines on maps joining places with equal:
ATemperature
BPressure
CRainfall
DElevation
Correct Answer: C
Isohyets connect points with equal rainfall, used to map precipitation patterns.
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post-utme 1990 commerce
Q10. Which of the following is not required in a Memorandum of Association? The
Aname of the company
Blocation of the company
Cnames of the Board of Directors
Dlimitation of member’s liability
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post-utme 2012 economics
Q11. Normal profit means;
AAll the accountant cost are covered but not all the economist cost
BAll the economist cost are covered but not all the accountant cost
CMore than economist cost are covered
DNone of the economist and Accountant costs is covered
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post-utme 2003 chemistry
Q12. Which of the following will change when a catalyst is added to a chemical reaction
AThe activation energy
BThe potential energy of the reactants
CThe heat of reaction
DThe potential energy of the products
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post-utme 2009 government
Q13. The leader of the northern people’s congress was
AYakubu Maitama Sule
BAbubakar Tafawa Balewa
CAminu Kano
DAhmadu Bello
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post-utme 0 englishlit
Q14. In *The Lion and the Jewel* by Wole Soyinka, the character Sidi is courted by:
ALakunle and Baroka
BSadiku and Ailatu
COguntope and Ailatu
DLakunle and Sadiku
Correct Answer: A
Sidi is pursued by Lakunle, the modern schoolteacher, and Baroka, the traditional Bale, in a comedic exploration of tradition versus modernity.
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post-utme 2011 crk
Q15. Pick the odd out of the following characters:
ASaul
BDavid
CJonathan
DSolomon
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post-utme 0 mathematics
Q16. For the marks 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, find x/y (mean/median) to 1 decimal place.
A1.0
B3.0
C5.0
D2.0
Correct Answer: A
Mean = (11 + 12 + 13 + 14 + 15 + 16 + 17 + 18 + 19 + 21)/10 = 156/10 = 15.6. Median = (15 + 16)/2 = 15.5. x/y = 15.6/15.5 ≈ 1.0.
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post-utme 0 geography
Q17. Weathering of rocks is:
AThe building of rocks
BThe formation of rocks
CThe breaking down of rocks
DThe accumulation of rocks
Correct Answer: C
Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, or biological means.
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post-utme 2006 economics
Q18. For which market model is there a very large number of firms?
Amonopolistic competition
Boligopoly
Cpure monopoly
Dpure- competition
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post-utme 0 irk
Q19. The term 'Sadaqah' refers to:
AObligatory charity
BVoluntary charity
CFasting
DPilgrimage
Correct Answer: B
Sadaqah is voluntary charity given out of compassion, distinct from the obligatory Zakat.
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post-utme 2008 commerce
Q20. Balance of payments is made up of
Avisible and current items
Binvisible and capital items
Ccurrent and capital items
Dvisible and invisible items
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