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POST-UTME SCREENING Past Questions And Solutions 2012-2005
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE,ABEOKUTA POST-UTME SCREENING Past

Questions And Solutions 2009-2010
Instruction:choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
1.The young engineer is good at terminating other

people’s products but has not been capable of L. any of
his own.
(A). integrating (B) finishing (C) completing
(D) initiating (E) organizing
2. The manager who expected to be given respect was
treated with ______
(A) dignity (B) scorn (C) shame
(D) cruelty (E) disloyalty
3. Those who had invitation cards were admitted to the
party while those who had none were LL
(A) barred (B) repelled (C) expelled
(D) compelled (E) restricted
4. Nobody expects him to show _____ for his children but
he certainly bestows too much affection on them.
(A) love (B) concern (C) intimacy
(D) devotion (E) hatred
5. The challenger was crude and inexperienced in
contrast to the champion who was ____
(A) great (B) exposed (C)
celebrated (D) refined (E)
strong
From the words lettered A to E choose the words that best complete each of the following sentences
6.The fishermen threw a stone into the river and this
caused a _________
(A) sprinkle (B) sparkle (C) splash
(D) spring (E) storm
7. The play was so interesting that the ____ clapped for
quite a long time at the end.
(A) spectators (B) watchers (C)
congregation (D) people (E) audience
8. The building ____ because of weak structural
foundation
(A) tumbled (B) succumbed (C)
somersaulted (D) collapsed (E) caved
9.The magazine was ____ by the government for an
Offensive publication.
(A) Prescribed (B) proscribed (C)
suspended (D) condemned (E)
persecuted
10. Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the
popular journalist with strong ____
(A) indignation (B) demonstration (C)
mobilization (D) condemnation (E) accusation
From the words lettered A to E choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word
11.It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon
race.
(A) courage (B) determine (C)
energy (D) intelligence (E) cleverness
12. But for the principal actor the play would have been
dull.
(A) important (B) head (C)
master (D) famous (E) main
13. An open car has no protection against the elements
(A) weather (B) emergency (C)
molecule (D) atoms (E)
atmosphere
14. He was reluctant to grant my request.
(A) disposed (B) delighted (C)
reticent (D) unwilling (E) agreeable
15. The detective was perplexed when the clues in the
murder case pointed to at least a dozen different
suspects
(A) surprised (B)confused (C)
excited (D) discouraged (E) disappointed
16. The military governor called a concerted effort in
solving the problems of the state.
(A) a dramatic (B) an agitated (C) a
joint (D) a directed (E) an unfailing
17. My financial situation is so precarious that very soon I
may be insolvent
(A) borrowing (B) stealing (C)
soluble (D) dependent (E) bankrupt
18. The chairman is of the opinion that accepting the
proposal would be inimical to the objectives of the
association.
(A) harmful (B) relevant (C)
irrelevant (D) indispensable (E)
helpful
19. The famous politician was noted for his pragmatic
approach to issues of national interest.
(A) idealistic (B) romantic (C)
compromising (D) practical (E) inconsistent
20. Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success
(A) sad (B) despondent (C)
unconvinced (D) worried (E) concerned
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE,ABEOKUTA POST-UTME SCREENING Past Questions And Solutions

2011-2012
USE OF ENGLISH
1.An autobiographical novel is:

a.A novel written about another novelist
b.A true account of a novelist’s life by himself
c.A novel in which the novelist draws mainly on materials
from his own life
d.A novel using the ‘I’ pronoun
2. Plot in prose fiction is best defined as:
a.The cause and — effect sequence of events
b.The brief summary of events
c.The central event
d.The subject — matter of a novel
3. Which of these is not true about unity of action in a
novel?
a.Action may be unified through a single main character
b.Action may be unified by being set in one place
c.Action may be unified by many characters
d.Action may be unified by having one consistent point of
view
4. Action in a novel is best defined as:
a.The summary of the novel’s story
b.What the characters do or say in the novel

c.The numerous sub — plots of the novel put together
d.The totality of all the episodes in a novel leading to the
conclusion
5. Suspense in a novel means
a.the postponement of the hero’s death till the last
possible moment
b.the intense emotions that the author conveys
c the inconclusive end of a novel
d.when we are curious about what happens next in a
novel
6. A realistic novel is one in which the characters are:
a.real b. historic c. just of above average
intelligence d. the types that we meet in everyday life
7. Theme is best defined as:
a.The subject matter of a novel or play
b.central idea in a play or novel
c.The point of view in that novel
d.The sum — total of all the characters experiences
8. What figure of speech does the following quotation
contain? Life’s but a walking shadow (Macbeth)
a.A metaphor b. An image c. A synecdoche
d.An allusion
9. Which of the following statement is most true about
poetry?
a the meaning of words are more important than their
sounds
b.the sounds of words are more important than their
meanings
c.the sound of words are often more important than their
meanings
d sounds and meanings of words are of little
consequence
10. Which of these best define exposition in drama?
a.the author’s own general introduction to the play
b.the author’s early exposure of his dramatis personae to
conflict
c.introduction to the characters and the general problem
with which the play deals
d.the first performance of the play on stage
11.When the speaker in a poem cannot be identified with

the poet, that speaker is called:
a.a persona b. a dramat is persona c. a soliloquist
d.a ventriloquist
12. Which of these definitions best describes a lyric?
a.A short poem
b.a short poem in which the poet himself is speaking
c.a poem expressing a personal idea, feeling or mood
d.a poem divided into stanzas
Read the following extract from a poem to answer question 13 and 14

Among rocks, I am the loose one, among arrows, I am
the heart among daughters, I am the recluse, among
sons, the one who dies young
13. What kind of repetition is used in the extract?
a.anaphora b. single word repetition c. line repetition
d.phrase repetition
14. Apart from emphasis, what other effect does the
repetition have?
a.makes the poem rhythmical b. makes the poem tedious
c.makes the poem monotonous d. ‘makes the poem
exhilarating
15 The following line from poem Western wind, when will
thou blow? Is an example of:
a rhetorical question b. caesura c. alliteration
d.nature imagery
16. Identify the odd one out of these types of imagery
a.visual imagery b. tactile imagery
c.synaesthesia d. literal imagery
17. When a poet uses mainly soft vowel sounds in a
poem, the texture of the poem is:
a.mellifluous b. harsh c. assonantal d. neutral
18. The sounds in the following lines may be described as
an example of: The moan of doves in immemorial elms,
and murmuring of innumerable bees
a.Alliteration b. Euphony c. Cacophony
d.A mixture of all above
19. The man dies in him who keeps silent in the face of
tyranny”. This statement can be described as:
a.Metaphoric b. Literal c. Tragic d. a simile
20.The literary technique in which a reader is taken to

the past of a current action is known as:
a.rewinding b. fast forward c. flashback d. repetition
ANSWER KEY
1B 2A 3D 4 B 5 D 6D 7B
8 A 9 A 10 C 11 A 12 C 13 A 14 A
15 C 16 C 17 C 18B 19 A 20 C

2010-2011
USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the correct option to fill the blank spaces
1.The guests breakfast by the time the bus arrives.

a.shall have finished b. have finished
c.had finished d. Are finishing
2. You can go on, I what you are saying
a.will be understanding b. an understanding
c.understand d. Was understanding
3. When he was knocked on the head, he fell to the
ground
a.fainted b. unconscious
c.Collapsed d. noisily
4. It so hard that all the cars have stopped moving.
a.will rain b. rained c. Rain
d.Rains
5. The principal will be going away on leave, in his
absence, the vice-.principal will....the school
a.overlook b. take over c. Look
after d. care for
6. In 1966, the military... because of the tragic failure of
the civilian politicians
a.took to power b. undertook power c. came
to power d. Marched into power
7. The way to stop some frivolous publications is to the
press
a.shackle b. gag c. Bind
d.Feller
8. A good film, wasn’t it?
a.it is b. there is c. It was

d.Was it
9. It was a blind alley. I would not walk any
a.further b. farther c. Far
d.Furthest
Read the passage below and answer questions 10-14 choosing the correct option
There is one fascinating question that arises out of the
contemplation of mud sculpture: why should anybody use
unbaked mud, the most perishable of materials. Is it
because no other materials are readily available? Mud
question is not easy to answer definitely. Mud is of course
the cheapest and most readily available materials. Yet
there ample proof that mud is not used merely because it is
easy to get hold of and cheap. Many Igbo Mbari houses are the
only buildings in the village that have an important
corrugated iron roof which shows that the people who
built them sun no cost to make them look important.
Materials are used for their mystic properties of absorbing
or repelling human radiation while mud is considered the
appropriate medium for Ala (the Igbo earth goddess)
Olukun the Bini god of the ocean, the Obatala
worshippers use ivory as a protection in the destructive
psychic influence of a man whose mentality is different or
opposed to his.
10. ‘Mud sculpture’ as used in the passage means
a.mud houses b. mud paintings
c.objects made of mud d. Mud goddess
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11. The Ibos often use corrugated iron for the roofs of
their Mbari houses
a.because it is expensive b. because it
lasts longer than thatch
c.in order to make them look important d.
because it is less imposing than thatch
a. Different materials are chosen because
a.they are thought to have particular physical powers
b.they are associated with different deities
c.some are difficult to obtain d.
because they are used by different worshippers of the
same god.
13. It seems probable that mud is used for scu1pture
primarily because
a.it has the quality of durability b. it is
cheap
c.it is easy to obtain d. it is
thought to have a particular significance.
14. A suitable title for the passage is
a.mud houses b. mud sculpture c.
materials for sculpture d. materials decoration of
houses.
In each of the questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the
underlined word or phrase in interlics
15. Many Nigerians are wary of night journeys.
a.satisfied with b. troubled about
c.worried about d. Unscarred of
16. We cannot but talk about his invaluable contributions
to the affairs of the
a.offensive b. worthless c. Unrecognized
d.incalculable
17. The hasty action will bring nothing but discredit to
them
a.honour b. shame c. Disgrace d. Reward
b. the words lettered A to E choose the

From word nearest in meaning to the underlined word
18. One of the surest ways to ensure good health is to
have a wholesome and adequate diet
a.health giving b. mixed c. Palatable
d.hygienic
19. All efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile
a.successful b. wicked c. Fruitless
d.remarkable
20. The manager often quarrels with his staff because he
goes around with a chip on his shoulder
a.reasons to be angered b. deformed c. look of
contempt d. Search for gossip.
21.The corrupt official had to leave the public service

willy nilly.
a.reluctantly b. unprepared c. willingly
d.Compulsorily
22. We will surely buy this idea of introducing entirely new
product.
a.pay for b; accept c. Trade in d. Barter
23. This year’s harvest is surplus
a.more than enough b. limitless c. Plenty
d.less than enough
24. 1 would like you to do the work piecemeal
a.at meal time b. bit by bit c. Badly
d.as a masterpiece
25. The news of his performance in the session
examination has made Toristeju crestfallen
a.pompous b. elated c. Highly irritable
d.happy.
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE,ABEOKUTA POST-UTME SCREENING

Past Questions And Solutions 2008/2009
ANSWER ALL QUESTION: SHADE THE ANSWER SHEET AS
APPROPRIATE WITH HB PENCIL ONLY
From the list of words choose the one that best complete each sentence from 1
to15
1. You are driving - fast for my liking
(A) too (B) very (C) pretty
(D) fairly
2. You have given me one orange - many
(A) very (B) so (C) too
(D) more
3. The upholstery work doesn't go - the colour of the car
(A) after (B) by (C) with
(D) for
4. I became depressed - hearing the news
(A) at (B) with (C) as
(D) on
5. He was punished for failing - his duty as a prefect of
the school
(A) on (B) about (C) with (D) in
6. Good discipline was instructed - the success achieved
by the college
(A) for (B) to (C) in (D) with
7. It was quite dark in the room - we couldn't see
(A) so (B) because (C) through (D) yet
8. He needed work so late - he
(A) does (B) needs (C) did (D) need
9. If I had known he would come, I - have gone to meet
him
(A) may (B) will (C) should (D) must
10. He - thirty when I first met him
(A) must have been (B) will have
(C) ought to be (D) must have to be
11. Where is that brother of- now? (A) you
(B) yours (C) our (D) your
12. Someone told me where it was, but I can't remember
–
(A) whom (B) it (C) who (D) didn't
13. I guessed it was going to rain— ? (A) did I
(B) was it (C) wasn't it (D) didn't
I
14. Would you like the door — ? (A) close
(B) closes (C) closed (D)
closing
15. You shouldn't put off- the assignment (A) to do
(B) to have done (C) having done (D) to
have been
Choose the correct option to fill the blank spaces

From 16 to 20
16. The able-bodied should take care of the ---

(A) feeble (B) weak-minded (C)
suffering (D) soft-hearted
17. The chairman ordered him either to withdraw or to –
his allegations
(A) affirm (B) draw (C)
express (D) complete
18. He shows plenty of good-will to his neighbours, but
they bear nothing except - towards him
(A) bad luck (B) malice (C)
anger (D) unhappiness

____I supported you said but I - the way you said it
(A) argued about (B) objected to (C)
interfered with (D) investigated
20. Though many of us were poor quite a few were
(A) Arrogant (B) prodigal (C)
affluent (D) Luxurious
2012-2013
USE OF ENGLISH
PART 1: ESSAY
QUESTION: write an essay in not more that one page on
why you want to study the course you have applied for
PART 11: OBJECTIVES
In question 1 and 2 which of the options expresses the same idea as the one in quotes.
1. “To be in the red” IS BE
(A): in debt (b) rich (c) a socialist
(d). red (e) dressed in red
2. “An open secret” means
(a). a fact that is very secret (b).an open
matter . (c) .a secret known to very body.
(d). a confidential matter. (e). a secret told
in the open
in question 3 to 24 fill the missing word or phrase
3. One of the LLLL during the football match led to the

fight between the teams
(A). incidence (b).incidences (c).incidents
(d).occasions (e) linesman
4. He used to play tennis, but he doesn’t LLLL.
(a) As of now (b). Any longer (c). lot of
(d). Presently (e). Since
5. There is not LLL..sense in what that politician said
(A). many (b). Plenty (c).l of
(d). Much (e). big
6. The student who went home without an exact has
apologized...........his conduct.
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(A). on (b).at (c) to (d).for
(e). About
7. The Headmaster was interviewed connection LL.. the
expansion project.
(A).to (b).with (c).for (d).
About (e). at.
8. I am locking LLLL seeing your family.
(A). ahead at (b). Forward to (c).
Forward on (d). for to (e). Ahead to.
9. Those folktales have been handlesLLLL from
generation to generation.
(A). into (b). Over (c).
Down (d). Up (e).across
10. I have not seen my housemaster LLL the beginning of
this session
(a). Form (b). In (c).for
(d).at (e) since
11. There is not doubt that every lady takes great pride
LLL.. her appearance.
(A). with (b). in (c).at
(d) on (e).about
12. Shall make the cheque LL.. You or to your firm?
(A).in foe (b).up with (c).in
with (d).up to (e).out to
13. The young man looked carefully at the document but
he couldn’t make LLL..what it meant.
(A).up (b).out (c).off
(d).through (e).do.
14. Give me a minute to think. I can’t remember the
answerLLL.
(A).oat of hand (b). Ahead (c). offhand
(d). To hand (e).off head.
15. After we have taken our share, we shall give LL.. To
them
(A).their (b). Theirs (c) . theirs
(d) .there (e) .there
16. Mary goes school LL bus
(A)/ in (b). On (c).with
(d).through (e).by
17. The loud noise in the neighborhood attracted people

who stared LLL.. the thief
(A).at (b). About (c).with
(d). on (e).over
18. The student’s unrest resulted LLLL. The expulsion of
the ringleaders.
(A). to (b). in (c).from
(d).with (e).by
19. on the orders of the steward. The cook rushedLLL.
The marked.
(A). to (b). at (c).for (d).in
(e).against
20. There was a LLLL of steps.
(A).stair (b).height (c) flight
(d).climb.
21. The college authorities have LLL.. The students to
end the strike.
(A). called for (b). Called on
(c).called (d).called at.
22. LLLL.. are good friends.
_
_
_
(A).he and I (b). I him (c).I and he (d).he and me.
23. You had better LLLL... what the doctor recommended
this morning.
(A).done (b).do (c).did (d) be doing.
24. The teacher invited Akpan LL.. To his office.
(A).Myself (b) me ` (c).I (d).himself.
In question 25-35 choose the option nearest In meaning to the word or phrase in intalics
He lost his voice momentarily

25 (A).in a moment (b). In a split second
(c). For a brief period of time
(d).with out delay (e). Was perplexed by.
26. He took exceptionto Ezenwa’s remark.
(A).was delighted at (b). Was excited by
(c). got demoralized by (d). Objected to
(e). Was perplexes by.
27. He is loved his altruism

(A).benevolence (b).sincerity (c). Selfishness
(d).selflessness (e).kindness
28. The gallant soldiers met their waterloo at Philippi
(A).victory (b).trouble (c). defeat
(d).happiest (e) enemy.
29. You are free to leave the hall
(A). at an advantage (b).opportune
(c).at liberty (d).right
30 The discussion became animated
(A). specializes (b) lively
(c).intellectual (d) unruly
31. Rich citizens are often niggardly?in their ways.
(A). beggarly (b).sordid (c) .miserly
(d). pompous
32 Thompson was a prosecutionwitness at the court
hearing
(A).false (b).reliable
(c).government (d).trial
33. The new education system took off this school year.
(A).went off (b).continued
(c).began (d).resumed.
34 His has been a life to reiterate the point curlier made.
(A).faith (b).fantasy (c)
.grandeur (d) religion.
35. Think I ‘ii like to reiterate the point curlier made
(A).withdraw (b). Change
(c).challenge (d).repeat.
In question 36-40 choose the option opposite to the word(s) or phrase tallies
36 Coastal plains are often very densely?populated.
(A).weakly (b).badly (c).rarel (d).sparsely
37 The judge blamed the plaintiff for misleading the court
(A).defended (b).accused (c) prosecution
38. Ojo’s response infuriatedhis wife
(A).annoyed (b).pleased (c).surprised
(d). Confused.
39 He accepted a mundanetask without hesitation.
(A).great (b).lovely (c). initi (d).moderate
40. These two books are identical.
(A).alike (b).similar (c).different (d).equal

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE,ABEOKUTA POST-UTME SCREENING
Past Questions And Solutions 2007/2008
ANSWER ALL QUESTION: SHADE THE ANSWER SHEET AS
APPROPRIATE WITH HB PENCIL ONLY
From the list of words choose the one that correctly describe the sentence
1. The investigators stated clearly that they had reached a dead end in their scrutiny of the suspects
in the murder case.
A.The end had come for he suspects in the murder case.
B.where was no further progress in the investigation of suspects in the murder case.
C.The investigators did no* know what to do with the suspects murder.
D.The investigators had evidence to sentence the suspects to death.
2. In many countries, democracy is ostensibly being practiced.
A.many countries have effective democracy.
B.Democracy is indeed being practiced in many countries,
C.Democracy is apparently parried in many countries,
D.Many countries have democracy in particle,
3. Ifeanyi’s father is key figure in that ministry.
A.Ifeanyi’s father’s position is essential in the ministry
B.The ministry treats Ifeanyi’s father as a special figure
C.Ifeanyi’s father is a figure head in the ministry
D.Ifeanyi’s father keeps the key’ to the ministry
4. Everyone was ready to play the devil’s advocate in the impeachment controversy.
A.Everyone was willing to fight for the defenseless Citizens no matter the consequences
B.Everyone was willing to defend an unpopular point of view concerning the impeachment
C.Everyone was willing to speak against the impeachment to encourage discussions on it
D.Everyone was willing to be an evil genius in the Controversy
5. The government warns that drunk-driving is punishable under the law
A.A drunkard driving can be punished
B.Drinking and driving is an offence
C.Driving while drinking is an offence
D.Driving while drunk is an offence
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ECONOMICS 2005/2006
1. Under perfect competition, long run equilibrium
requires

(A).MR=MC (b).MR=AC=AR (C). MR=MC
(d). MR=MC=AR=AC (e) AR=AC.
2 A government bond is a form of debt which due for
repayment after
(A). 6months (b).9 months (c).2 years
(d).5 years (e) 10 years or more
3 How many Nation Development planed have between
1960 and 1984?
(A).one (b).two (c).four (d) five
(e) six
4 Which total revenue is at maximum? Marginal revenues
is
(A). constant (b).Negative (c).zero (d)
positive (e).maximum
5. If a person receives a higher wage than would be
necessary for him, he is said to be receiving
(A).profit (b) rent (c) interest
(d).excess income
6. In the normal channels of distribution, the breaking of
bulk is perforation by the
(A). Producer (b). Wholesaler (c).Retailer
(d) consumer
23. The Nigerian bank for commerce and industry is
(A).A development bank (b).Commercial bank
(c). An industrial bank (d).A merchant
bank
8. A shift in the demand curve for a commodity when the
supply curve is verged will lead to a change in the
(A) Quantity only (b) Quantity and price
(c) Quality only (d).price only
9. What form of market is found in an imperfect
competition where there are buyers and many sellers?
(A).Oligopoly (b).monopoly
(c).oligopoly (d) duopoly
10. The value of the totals output of goods and services
produced within Nigeria by all residents (citizens and noncitizens)
is referred to as the
(A). Gross national product (b). National disposable
income (c).National income (d).Gross domestic
product

ECONOMICS 2006/2007
1. A major liability of a commercial bank arise from

(A) customer’s deposits (B) loans and advances
(C)overdrafts (D) staff allowances
2. Retailers in an economy perform the function of
(A) production (B) exchange (C)
distribution (D) investment
3. In a sole proprietorships the decision are made by the
(A)government (B) board of directors
(C)owner (D)shareholders
conference
4. The meaning of wage-price spiral is
(A)demand pull and cost push inflation pulling each other
in different
(B) demand pull and cost push intensifying each other
(C) that wages and price are rising at a proportional rate
(D) that demand pull and cost push inflation increase
employment
5. Which of the following enterprise does not pursue the
sole objective of profit maximization
(A) roads Nig Ltd (B) Union bank of Nigeria Ltd
(C) power holding & company of Nigeria (D) Kingsway
Nigeria Ltd.
6. Palm oil industry is located in Edo state because the
state
(A)imports raw material for oil industry
(B) is a palm tree growing area
(C) government does not engage land for other crops
(D) land is suitable for oil
7. Disequilibrium in the balance of payments means
(A) imports of the country exceeding its export
(B) deficit in the trade balance
(C) capital flowing out of the country exceeds the capital
flowing into the country
(D) overall deficit or surplus in the current account and
capital account of the balance of payment.
8. Full employment is a situation in which
(A) every adult is employed
(B) all adult who can work are employed
(C) only the disable are not employed

(D) all those who are able and eligible to work can find
employment
9. PHCN as a public corporation is
(A) duopoly (B) a power-generating industry
in Nigeria
(C) a monopoly (D) a monopolistically
competitive industry
10. Demand for a factor of production is
(A) a composite demand (B) a joint demand
(C) a derived demand (D) an elasticity
demand
11. Differential product is the characteristic feature of
_
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_
(A) perfect competition (B) pure competition
(C) monopoly (D) monopolistic
competition
12. The channel for food distribution in Nigeria consists of
(A) producers wholesalers and retailers (B)
producers and consumers
(C) producers and processor (D) farmers
processors and consumers
13. One disadvantage of sole proprietorships is its
(A) limited liability (B) high profits (C) high
sense of ownership (D) low credit rating .
14. For two substitute goods, the cross elasticity of
demand is
(A) greater than one but less than two (B) zero
(C) negative (D) positive
15. An imperfectly competitive market is one where
(A) a large number of firms sell homogenous product
(B) input and output prices are unaffected
(C) commodities are differentiated
(D) each firm maximizes profit by selecting an out put
level at which marginal cost equal mark price land is
suitable for oil.
16. Which of the following is NOT a determinant of the
size of economically active population

(A) age structure (B) occupation of workers
(C) proportion of men to women
(D) efficiency of labour force.
17. The economic goal of public utilities is to
(A) maximize profit (B) expand assets
(C) minimize cost (D) provide essential services
18. The most important characteristic of money is
(A) portability (B) intrinsic value
(C) acceptability (D) usefulness
19. Which of the following is not a feature of economic
under development of a country?
(A) large number of hg income earners relative to the
population
(B) high annual income for the few
(C) high incidence of poverty
(D) high infant mortality rate
20. Given the present state of the Nigerian economy
which of the following measurers will promote a more
rapid economic development
(A) complete dependence on oil exports
(B) concentration on agricultural exports
(C) diversification of the economy
(D)introduction of nuclear energy in Nigeria
21. The following except ONE, are the differences
between international trade and internal trade.
(A) differences in currency (B) government control
(C) mobility of factors of production (D) exchange of
goods and services
22. The central bank instrument of control does NOT
include
(A) open market operations (B) moral suction (C)
selective credit control (D) printing banknotes
23. The basic principle of co-operative societies are those
of
(A) workers ownership and worker control (B) sole
proprietorship
(C) partnership (D) denying of credit facilities to members
24. Generally property taxes
(A) are borne entirely by landlords (B) cannot be shifted in
the long run

(C) are borne only by renters (D) are born by all (renter,
owner-occupiers and landlords)
25. The population level that yields the maximum output
when combined with available resources is known as
(A) dependent population (B) maximum population(C)
active population(D) optimum population
ANSWERS
1A 2C 3C 4C 5C
6B 7D 8D 9C 10C
11C 12B 13D 14C 15
16B 17B 18D 19A 20C
21B 22D 23A 24A 25D
ECONOMICS 2007/2008
1. Which of the following is likely to be inflationary?

A.Tax increase B. Increase in unemployment
C.Budget surplus D. Wage increase
2. Industries that can be randomly located are
characterized by
A.Relatively low transport cost for both raw materials and
output and factor mobility.
B.Relatively heavy transport cost for raw materials or
output.
C.Constant returns to scale
D.Significant economy of scale.
A.Every adult is employed
B.All adults who can work are employed
C.All those who are able and eligible to work can find
employment
D.Only the disabled are not employed.
4. The axiom, cannon laws of taxation is attributable to
A.Prof. Lionel Robinson B. Adams Smith
C.Prof. Paul Samuelson D. Prof. Irving Fisher
5. Taxes which are levied on a person’s expenditure are
known as
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A.Purchase tax B. Sales tax C. Direct tax

D.Poll tax
6. In a flee market economy, the rationing of scarce
goods is done principally by
A.Price mechanism B. Consumers
C.The government D. A and B.
7. Given the table above, what is the firm’s short-run
profit-maximizing output?
8. Developments outside a given firm which reduce20 the
firm costs are called
A.Internal economics B. External economics C.
External economic D. Eternal; diseconomies E.
Optimum effects
9. A production possibility curve shows
A.How much of the resources of society are used to
produce a particular commodity
B.The rate of unemployment in the economy
C.The various combinations of two commodities that can
be produced
D.The rate of inflation
10. Given that the cash reserve ratio is 10% what is the
maximum amount of money that the banking system can
create from an initial cash deposit of#l,000,00?
A.#100.00 B. #1,000.00 C. #000.00 D. #10,000.00
11. For normal goods the income elasticity of demand is
A.Positive B. Negative C. Zero D. Infinite
12. Let Px represent the price of exports and Pm the
prince of imports. Then, the tents of trade (TOT) are said
to be favourable if
A.Px>l
Pm
B.Px=1
Pm
C.O<Px<1
D.Px< I
Pm
13. The basic principles of co-operation societies are
those of
A.Active participation of capitalists in the affairs of cooperative
societies
B.Worker ownership and worker control

C.Sale proprietorship
D.Partnership
14. Under perfect competition, the long-tern equilibrium
requires
A.Mr=MC B, MR=AC=AR C.
MR>MC D. MR’MCARAC
15. The argument of tariff protection in less developed
economics is that such measure would.
A.Raise the price of goods affected abroad
B.Help reduce excess capacity in domestic industry
C.Protect infant-industries from ruinous competition from
abroad
D.Stifle private investment initiatives
16. Mobility of labour is NOT affected by
A.Marriage B. Regulation of trade union C. Period of
training D. Optimum size of population
17. What is the degree that peas occupy on the pie chart?
A.144, B. 0.72% C. 72%
18. An imperfect market in which there is only one buyer
of a commodity is
A.Duopoly B. Monophony C. Oligopoly
D.Monopoly
19. The major reason for the survival of small shops
despite competition from large business enterprise is
because of
A.The small capital outlay involved
B.Regularly and constant supply of commodities by them
C.Their local services and longer hours of operation
D.Their level of managerial competence
20. A sustained increase in the per capital income of a
country over a period of time is called
A.Economic growth B. Economic
development C. Structural change D.
Stagflation
21. To facilitate the exportation of crude oil from Nigeria,
special
A.Airstrips were constructed for jets to evacuate the oil
B.Roads were built to connect the major oil well to the
ports
C.Pipelines were laid to connect the major

D.Railways lines were constructed to connect the major
oil wells to the ports
22. The major reason why nations engage in international
trade is that
A.It allows free movement of factors of production
B.It makes possible the u se of capital intensive method
of production
C.It affords the trading nations the opportunity to earn
high profit
D.Nations are substantially different in their endowments
of economic resources.
23. If the country’s GNP in the current year is #65billion
and the GNP in the base year is #50billion the GNP
deflator is
A.130.0 B. 30.0 C. 15.0 D.1.3
24. Some of the key indicates of under development in a
country are
A.Poverty, high level of literacy and low income
B.Poverty, low level of literacy and low income
C.Low level of illiteracy, low income and poverty
D.Poverty, low income and low unemployment level
25. In a free market system, trading can only take place
when the
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A.Market is not working efficiently
B.Equilibrium price is attained
C.Price of a commodity tends to attract consumers
D.Consumer sovereignty is lacking
ECONOMICS 2008/2009
1. A major liability of a commercial bank arise from

(A) Customer’s deposits (B) loans and advances
(C)overdrafts (D) staff allowances
2. Retailers in an economy perform the function of
(A) Production (B) exchange
(C) distribution (D) investment
3. In a sole proprietorships the decision are made by the
(A) government (B) board of directors

(C)owner (D)shareholders
conference
4. The meaning of wage-price spiral is
(A) demand pull and cost push inflation pulling each other
in different
(B) demand pull and cost push intensifying each other
(C) that wages and price are rising at a proportional rate
(D) that demand pull and cost push inflation increase
employment
5. Which of the following enterprise does not pursue the
sole objective of profit maximization?
(A) roads Nig Ltd (B) Union bank of Nigeria
Ltd
(C) power holding & company of Nigeria
(D) Kingsway Nigeria Ltd.
6. Palm oil industry is located in Edo state because the
state
(A) imports raw material for oil industry
(B) is a palm tree growing area
(C) government does not engage land for other crops
(D) land is suitable for oil
7. Disequilibrium in the balance of payments means
(A) imports of the country exceeding its export
(B) deficit in the trade balance
(C) capital flowing out of the country exceeds the capital
flowing into the country
(D) overall deficit or surplus in the current account and
capital account of the balance of payment.
(A) every adult is employed
(B) all adult who can work are employed
(C) only the disable are not employed
(D) all those who are able and eligible to work can find
employment
9. PHCN as a public corporation is
(A) duopoly (B) a power-generating industry in Nigeria
(C) a monopoly
(D) a monopolistically competitive industry
10. Demand for a factor of production is
(A) a composite demand (B) a joint demand

(C) a derived demand (D) an elasticity demand
11. Differential product is the characteristic feature of
(A) perfect competition (B) pure competition
(C) monopoly (D) monopolistic competition
12. The channel for food distribution in Nigeria consists of
(A) producers wholesalers and retailers
(B) producers and consumers
(C) producers and processor
(D) farmers processors and consumers
13. One disadvantage of sole proprietorships is its
(A) limited liability (B) high profits
(C) high sense of ownership (D) low credit rating .
14. For two substitute goods, the cross elasticity of
demand is
(A) greater than one but less than two (B) zero
(C) negative (D) positive
15. An imperfectly competitive market is one where
(A) a large number of firms sell homogenous product
(B) input and output prices are unaffected
(C) commodities are differentiated
(D) each firm maximizes profit by selecting an out put
level at which marginal cost equal mark price land is
suitable for oil.
16. Which of the following is NOT a determinant of the
size of economically active population
(A) age structure (B) occupation of
workers
(C) proportion of men to women (D) efficiency of
labour force.
17. The economic goal of public utilities is to
(A) maximize profit (B) expand assets (C)
minimize cost (D) provide essential services
18. The most important characteristic of money is
(A) portability (B) intrinsic value (C)
acceptability (D) usefulness
19. Which of the following is not a feature of economic
under development of a country?
(A) large number of hg income earners relative to the
population
(B) high annual income for the few

(C) high incidence of poverty

(D) high infant mortality rate
20. Given the present state of the Nigerian economy
which of the following measurers will promote a more
rapid economic development
(A) complete dependence on oil exports
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(B) concentration on agricultural exports
(C) diversification of the economy
(D)introduction of nuclear energy in Nigeria
21. The following except ONE, are the differences
between international trade and internal trade.
(A) differences in currency (B) government control
(C) mobility of factors of production
(D) exchange of goods and services
22. The central bank instrument of control does NOT
include
(A) open market operations (B) moral suction
(C) selective credit control (D) printing
banknotes
23. The basic principle of co-operative societies are those
of
(A) workers ownership and worker control
(B) sole proprietorship
(C) partnership (D) denying of credit facilities to
members
24. Generally property taxes
(A) are borne entirely by landlords (B) cannot be
shifted in the long run
(C) are borne only by renters (D) are born by
all (renter, owner-occupiers and landlords)
25. The population level that yields the maximum output
when combined with available resources is known as
(A)dependent population (B) maximum population(C)
active population(D) optimum population
ANSWERS
1A 2C 3C 4C 5C

6B 7D 8D 9C 10C
11C 12B 13D 14C 15
16B 17B 18D 19A 20C
21B 22D 23A 24A 25D
GOVERNMENT 2005/2006
6. Representative democracy is best characteristic by

(A) free elections and proper registers of voters
(B) a politically educated electorate
(C) rule by the interest group
(D) proper constituencies and a real choice of candidates
7. While political partial parties aim at forming a
government pressure groups aim at
(A) causing social unrest (B) influencing
governmental decisions
(C) controlling nation’s economy (D) getting
workers to unite
8. When the electorate vote for representatives who is
turn vote on their behalf we say it is
(A) an indirect election (B) an unfair election
(C) a disputed election (D) a rigged
electron
9. An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a
legislature is called a
(A) by election (B) general election
(C) referendum (D) plebiscite
10. Which of these countries does NOT operate a federal
constitution?
(A)USA (B) Nigeria (C)
Canada (D) France
11. The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
(A) it is faster than other systems
(B) nobody can be prevented from voting
(C) it ensures the anonymity of each voter
(D) losers can ask for another secret voter
12. In a one party state
(A) there are no free citizens
(B) the communist party is the only legal party
(C) the ruling party is the only legal party
(D) elections to be legislature are held at the party’s
conferences

13. A cabinet system of government is practiced in
(A) Britain and Canada (B) the
soviet union
(C) all European Countries including Britain
(D) the United State of America
14. A proclamation by the head of state ending a session
of parliament is called
(A) a dissolution (B) an adjournment
(C) a prorogation (D) a devolution
15. The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria
(A) promotes unity of diversity
(B) allows for the dominance of the minority ethnic groups
(C) concentrates governmental power at on one level of
government
(D) ensures the dominance of one political party.
16. The transfer of authority to local government council
is known as
(A) delegation (B) fusion (C)
fragmentation (D) devolution
17. The principle of anonymity of civil servants means
that they
(A) are not the servant of a particular government
(B) are trained for the duties they perform(
C.are credited or blamed for any thing they do
(D) have a career
18. The six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982
were
(A) UPN, NPN, PPA, PPP, NPP, and NAP
(B) UPN, GNPP, NAP, PRP, NPP, NPN,
(C) NPN, UPN, NPP, PRP, PPP NNDP,
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(D) NPC, GNPP, PRP, UPN, NPP and PPA
19. Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in
Nigeria
(A) farmers (B) the Nigerian union of
teachers (NUT) (C) Nigeria medical associate
(NMA) (D) academic staff union of

university (ASUU)
20. The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to
protest against the
(A) burns constitution (B) Richards constitution
(C) Littleton constitution (D)
Macpherson constitution
21. A popular principle of colonial administration in British
west Africa was
(A) association (B) indirect rule (C)
paternalism (D) assimilation
22. The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was
(A) sir, Hugh Clifford (B) sir James Robertson
(C) lord Lugard (D) sir Ralph moore.
23. The first military government in Nigeria was headed
by
(A) General Yakubu Gowon (B) General Agunyi Ironsi
(C) General M. Mohammed (D) General O.
Obasanjo.
24. The first general election in Nigeria was hold in
(A) 1933 (B) 1952 (C) 1955
(D) 1959
25. The supreme organ of the U.N O is the
(A) general assembly (B) secretary general (C)
world court (D) world bank
ANSWERS
1D 2B 3A 4C 5D 6A 7B
8A 9A 10D 11C 12C 13A 14A
15A 16A 17C 18B 19A 20B 21B
22C 23B 24D 25A
GOVERNMENT
1. Which of the following countries does not operate a
federal constitution?
(A).U.S.A (b).Canada
(c).Nigeria (d).France (e).Switzerland.
2. The transfers of authority to local government council is
known as
(A).Demarcation (b). Delegation (c)
fusion (d). Fragmentation (e) Devolution.
3. A popular principle of colonial administration in British
West Africa was

(A).Association (b).indirect rule (c)

paternalism (d).westernization (e)
assimilation.
4. The first Governor- General of colonial Nigeria was?
(A). Sir Hugh Clifford
(b). Sir James Roberson
(c). Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
(d).Sir. Ralph Moore
(e). Lord Lugard.
5. Lagos became a Crown Colony in (A).1900
(b).1914 (c).1886 (d). 1881.
(E). 1862
6. The first general election in Nigeria was held in
(A).1933 (b).1952 (c).1955
(d).1959 (e).1964
7. Asocial system in which power derives form control
over land is called
(A).Oligarchy (b).feudalism (c)
socialism (d). Presidential
8. Per- colonial Igbo society was (A).centralized
(b).Cephalous (c) feudal (d).
Capitalist
9. When did Nigeria adopt the nineteen- state structure?
(A). powerful (b). Legitimate (c).
Authoritative (d). Sovereign.
10. When a state is subject to no other authority, it is said
be
(A). Powerful (b) Legitimate
(c).Authoritative (d). Sovereign.
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(1) Under perfect competition, long run equilibrium
requires.
(A) R=MC (B)MR=AR (C) MR =
MC=AR-AC (D) MR=AC
(2) A Government bond is a form of debt which falls due
for repayment after
(A) 6 Months (B) 9 months (C) 2 years (D) 5 years
(3) How many National Development plans did Nigeria
have between 1960 and 1984

(A) One (B) Two (C) Four (D) Six
(4) When total revenue is at maximum, marginal revenue
is
(A) Constant (B) Negative (C) Zero(D) Positive
(5) If person receives a higher wage than would be
necessary for him, he is said to be Receiving.
(A) Profit. (B) Rent (C) Interest (D) excess income
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(1) Which of the ‘following countries does not operate a
federal constitution
(A)U.S.A (B) Canada (C) Nigeria
(D) France
(2) The transfers of authority to local government council
is known as
(A) Demarcation (B) Delegation (C) Fusion
(D) devolution
(3) A popular principle of colonial administration of British
West Africa was
(A) Association (B) Indirect Rule
(C) Paternalism (D) Westernization.
(4) The first Government-General of colonial Nigeria was?
(A) Sir Hugh Clifford (B) Sir James Robertson
(C) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
(D) Sir. Ralph Moore (E) Lord Lugard.
(5) Lagos became a crown colony in
(A) 1900 (B) 1914 (C) 1886 (D) 1881
(E) 1862
CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER TO EACH QUESTION FROM THE OPTIONS BELOW
1. Government by Che few is
a.Dictatorship b) Monarchy c) Oligarchy
d.Autocracy
2. The primary function of the Judiciary is to
a.make laws b) protect the citizens
c.interpret laws d) execute laws
3. A characteristic feature of communism is
a.free enterprise b) liberal democracy

c.dictatorship d)multi-party system
4. A tax law is a
a.Private bill b) Speaker’s bill
c.Public bill d) Judicial bill
5. Nigeria is member of
a.OPEC, NATO and ECO WAS
b.O.A.U, the U.N.O and ECOWAS
c.ECOWAS, NATO and O.A.U
d.The Commonwealth of Nations, OPEC and the OA.S
GOVERNMENT 2007/2008
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6. A country made up of semi-autonomous units is
a.a confederation b) a federation c) region
d.unitary
7. Unicameralism refers to
a.a two-chamber legislature
b.the process of secret voting in the legislature
c.the lower chamber in a legislature
d.a one- chamber legislature
8. An important function of the legislature is
a.Judicial review b) review of executive
policies and action
c.lobbying d) defending government
policies
9. Fascism is a system of government which
a.encourages political dissent and opposition
b.represses individual freedom and opposition
c.promotes equality d) promotes the
individual brotherhood of man
10. The 1963 Constitution of Nigeria was
a.written and flexible b) written and rigid
c.flexible and unwritten d) unitary and
rigid
11. The main source of Local government finance since
the 1976 Reform has been
a.local rate b) levies c) revenue from
court fines and licenses d) the Federal government
12. Sovereignty is limited by

a.the criminal code b) decrees
c.the legal system d) International
laws
13. Marxism is directed against
a.state ownership of the means of production
b.Materialism c) The proletariat
d.Socialism
14. The rule of law implies that
a.judges interprets the law
b.lawyers interpret the law
c.everyone is subject to the law
d.the legislature makes the law
15. Freedom of speech in a democratic state is limited by
a.law of sedition b) law of trespass
c.Press censorship d) Martial law
16. Liberalism is a philosophy underlying
a.Socialism b) Capitalism c) Feudalism
d.Nazism
17. In international relations, countries have a right to
a.export Oil b) create more states
c.diplomatic immunity of their envoys d) own a
police force
18. Political authority is normally vested in the
a.State b) Judiciary c)
Government d) Armed force
19. Case-law are made by the
a.Legislature b) Council of ministers
c.Judiciary d) President
20. Bicameral legislatures are popular in
(a) Unitary system (b) Federal system
(c) Con-federal system (d) Rigid system
21. A flexible constitution is one that is
a.amended periodically b) easy to amend
c.amendable with difficulty d) easy to
interpret
22. Which of the following is NOT associated with local
government elections?
a.Constituency b) Ballot box c)
Electoral officer d) Ward
23. The fusion of the executive and legislative organs of

government is associated with
a.Monarchy b) The presidential system
c.Fascism d) The parliamentary
system
24. The most important objective of political parties is to
a.Elect their spokesman b) Lobby
he government
c.Form effective national organizations d)
Control the government
25. The primary function of a pressure group is to
a.Win and control governmental power b) Elect
their official
c.Influence government policy d)
Organize workers to confront government
26. The Yoruba traditional government system was
a.Egalitarian b) Republican c)
Democratic d) Monarchical
27. The highest court in Nigeria before 1963 was the
a.Supreme Court b) High Court c)
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council d)Court of
Appeal
28. Political authority refers to the
a.ability to effect political action
b.capacity to produce desired political results
c.capacity to reshape the political behaviour of citizen
d.recognized right to exercise political power.
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29. The Civil service belong to the organ of government
called the
a.Legislature b) Executive c) Judiciary
d.Parastatals
30. “Gerrymandering” means
a.the second ballot system
b.single transferable vote
c.the manipulation of constituency boundaries
d.the tyranny of the majority
31. In Nigeria, the function of the Council of States is

a.Judiciary b) Investigative
c.Legislative d) Advisory
32. To highest policy making body of the O,A.U is the
a.Economic and Social Commission
b.Council of Minister
c.General Secretariat
d.Assembly of Heads of State and Government
33. A society that is politically organized under a
government is called a
a.Sovereign state b) Community c) National state
d.Polity
34. One of the main functions of Political party is
a.Political evaluation b) Interest aggregation
c.Political accountability d) Interest determination
35. The Political party that replaced NNDP before
Independence was)
a)NYM b) NCNC c) UNDP
d.AG
36. The first minority state to be created in the Nigeria
federation was
a.Benue-Plateau b) Cross River c) Kwara
d.Mid-West
37. The committee that recommended Abuja as the new
Federal Capital was headed by
a.Graham Douglas b) Mamman Nasir c) Rotimi
Williams d) Akinola Aguda
38. The major strategy used by OPEC to influence Oil
price is by
a.determining the quantity of Oil to be produced at any
given period
b.influencing buyers at the International market to buy at
high price
c ) allowing member countries to produce at their
discretion
d.increasing the supply of the commodities.
39. Power is understood to mean the
a.right to compel obedience
b.capacity to compel obedience
c.relationship between the government and the people
d.desire to seize the State apparatus

40. The executive arm of government includes the
a.Police b) Court c) National Assembly
d.Senate President
41. Laws made by the Attorney-General and Minister of
Justice are called
a.temporary laws b) bills of attainder c) case
laws d) ex post facto laws
42. Nigeria adopted the nineteen-state structure in
a.1960 b) 1966 c) 1969
d.1976
43. The OAU is founded on the principle of
a.Settlement of international disputes by armed struggles
b.Justifiable interference in the domestic affairs of
members state
c.Sovereign equality of member states
d.Equal contribution by member states
44. One of the achievements of ECOWAS is the
a.Eradication of colonialism b) adoption of
vehicle insurance scheme
c.Settlement of Liberian refugees d) respect for
human rights.
45. The most distinguished characteristics of the state is
a.Government b) Population c)
Territory d) Sovereign
46. In a democracy, ultimate authority resides in the
a.Electorate b) Head of State c)
People d) Armed forces
47. Ceremonial and executive powers are fused in the
a.Parliamentary system of government b)
Presidential system of government
c.Federal system of government d)
Unitary system of government
57. Citizenship refers to the
a.indigenous member of a state b) legal
status of a member of a state
c.highest position in a state d) Social
status of a person in a state
58. Nigeria’s relations with African countries are
underscored by its policy of
a.Non-alignment b) Political diplomacy

c.Afro centralism d) peaceful co-existence
59. The two leaders that played the most prominent roles
in the formation of the ECOWAS were
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a.Acheampong and Jawara b) Kounche and Senghor
c.Kerekou and Tubman d) Gowon and
Eyadema
60. In the legislative process, a bill is a
a.motion accepted for debate b) motion
rejected after debate
c.proposal before the legislature d) law passed by
the legislature
61. The fundaments rights of citizen include rights to
a.free education, employment and freedom of thought
b.life, speech and association
c.life, liberty and property
d.association, property and social security
62. Public opinion is a view that is
a.held by the majority b) active in the public
realm c) widely publicized d) no longer a
secret
63. The Western zone of the Sokoto caliphate was
administered from
a.Kebbi b) Ilorin c) Bida d)
Gwandu
64. The equivalent of a commissioner at the local
government level is the
a.Executive chairman b) Secretary
c.Councilor d) Supervisory councilor
65. Which of the follow.ing is the function of the Council of
Ministers of the O.A.U.?
a.Co-coordinating the general policy of the Organization
b.Directing the finances of the organization
c.Preparing the agenda of the organization’s meeting
d.Reviewing the functions and activities of other organs
of the organization
66. The structure of the Civil service is based on

a.Lateral organization b) Merit system
c.Patronage system d) Hierarchical
organization
67. One major factor that differentiates presidential from
the parliamentary system is
a.Separation of powers b) Judicial independence
c.Passage of bills d) Party system
68. Centralization of power is the basic feature of
a.Federalism b) a confederation c) a
presidential system d) a unitary government
69. The fees collected by local governments at motor
parks represent
a.levies b) fines c) income tax
d.user charge
70. In Nigeria, the Council of State was first created by
a.General Murtala Mohammed b) General
Olusegun Obasanjo
c.Major-general Agunyi Ironsi d) General
Yakubu Gowon
71. Which of the following is a founding member of the
OPEC?
a.Nigeria b) Indonesia c) Venezuela
d.Algeria
72. Government of the wealthy is known as a)
Plutocracy b) Oligarch c) aristocracy d)
democracy
73. The best form of government heterogeneous society
is a
a.quasi federal system b) federal system
c.Confederal system d) unitary system
74. Election as a political process is significant because it
a.is associated with campaigns for public office
b.Facilitates the recall process
c.Facilitates constitutional change of government
d.enables citizens to vote
75. The military head of state during the Third Republic
was
a.General Olusegun Obasanjo b) General
Ibrahim Babangida
c.General Murtala Mohammed d) General Sani

Abacha
76. Nigeria’s relations with Britain were at a low ebb
under the
a.Shagari Regime b) Buhari Regime c)
Gowon Regime d) Babangida Regime
77. A major problem of the defunct Organization of
African Unity was
a.Language barrier b) Inadequate resources
c.Cultural diversity d) Ideological differences
78. The Native Authority system was most effective and
successful in
a.Eastern Nigeria b) Northern Nigeria
c.Mid Western Nigeria d) Western
Nigeria
79. The major motivation for British colonization of Nigeria
was to
a.Westernize Nigerians b) spread religion
c.Protect Nigeria from external attack
d.Satisfies British economic interests.
80. The body responsible for running the personnel affairs
senior local government staff in Nigeria is
(a) Local Government Service Commission
(b) Local Government Council
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(c) State Civil Service Commission
(d) Senior Staff Committee
81. The difference between commercialized and
privatized companies is that in the former,
a.Public ownership is dominant
b.government subsidizes costs
c.Profit motive is recessive
d.private ownership is dominant
82. A Security Council resolution requires the
concurrence of
a.1 of he 5 permanent members
b.All of the5 permanents
c.9 of the 15 permanent members

d.3 of the 5 permanent members.
83. The political party formed in 1923 by Herbert
Macaulay was
a.Nigerian Youth Movement
b.National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroon
c.United National Independent Party
d.Nigerian National Democratic Party
84. The pre-colonial Tiv society can best be described as
a.Republican b) aristocratic c) Feudalistic
d.monarchical
85. Serfs are the dominated class under
a.Capitalism b) socialism c) fasci d) feudalism
86. In the present day local government structure,
traditional rulers play,
a.an advisory role b) an executive role
c.a judicial role d) a legislative role
87. Judges of the World Court are appointed to serve for
a.five years b) ten years c) four year
d.nine years
88. In Nigeria, military regimes returned power to civilians
through
a.Transition programmes b) constitutional conferences
c.impositions d) negotiations
89. Fascism originated from a) China
b.Greece c) Germany d) Italy
90. The type of government in which an individual wealds
absolute power is called
a.autocracy b) theocracy c) oligarchy
d.plutocracy
91. One of the greatest advocates of socialism was
a.Baron de Montesquieu b) A. V Dicey
c.Karl Max d) Adam Smiths
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE (C.R.K)

1. God’s creative strength was shown by his
a.approving that a thing be done b)
making a command prefaced by “there be’
c.ordering the holy spirit to act d)
allowing created things to evolve naturally.
2. which of these did not form part of Asa’s religious
reform in Judah?

a.termination of male cult prostitution in the land,
b.Demolition of all the idols his father made
c.Cutting down of the image made by maacah for
Asherah
d.Destruction of high places
3. Paul was grateful to God whenever he remembered
Philemon in his prayer because of Philemon’s.
a.Determination not to forgive Philemon
b.Love for, and faith in Jesus
c.Lack of appreciation of Onesimus to him
d.Pretended goodness
4. which of the following officials were charged by
pharaoh to kill the Hebrew male children
a.Egyptian physician b) Egyptian taskmasters
c.Hebrew midwives d) Egyptian
soldiers
5. Jesus decided to send the multitude to buy food for
themselves when it was already getting late because
a.He wanted to reveal his messiah ship
b.He knew that his words were of greater value than food
c.The multitude was unwilling to go home
d.He know that the little food available would satisfy
them.
6. Naaman the Syrian leper was healed by
a.Amos b) Hosea c) Elisha d) Elijah
7. This is my beloved son, listen to him this statement as
made on
A.Baptism of Jesus b) Transfiguration c)
Triumphant entry into Jerusalem d) Ascension of
Jesus
8. Jonah cried to God from the bowel of shem Sheol here
implies to
a.region of darkness and death b) Tempestuous
sea c) deep sea d) belly offish
9. The second account of creation was centers on the
creation
a.birds b) heavens c) Deep d) plants
10. All the tribes of Israel was gathered by Joshua for his
address of farewell at
a.Sinai b) bethel c) Jordan d)

shechem
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11. Moses experienced the burning bush at
a.Horeb b) Bethel c) Nebo d) Midian
12. Hosea called on Israel to return to the lord by
a.Allying with Assyria b) Steadfastly loving God
c.Ensuring regular sacrifices d) following the ways of
their things
13. My father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me.
The “cup” here means
a.Baptism b) Temptation c) Death
d.Loneliness
14. The reaction of the elder brother when the prodigal
son returned illustrated the behaviour of the
a.Herodians b) Pharisees c) Saducees
d.Zealots
15. God created man to have dominion things. Dominion
here means:
a.Mastership b) control c) manage.
SECTION B: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
26. Under ECOWAS agreement, a Nigerian can enter
and stay in Ghana without VISA for a period of
A.14 days B. 30 days C. 60 days D. 90 days
E.100 days.
27. How many development plans did Nigeria have
between 1960 and 1947
A.One B. Two C. Four D. Five E. Six
28. The act of combining factor inputs in order to obtain
specific output is known as A. factor procurement B.
manufacturing C. investment D. industrialization E.
production.
29. Which of the following is not a part of the fixed costs
of a limited liability company?
A.interest on loans. B. Rent on buildings
C.Depreciation reserves D. Management expenditure
E.Wages
30. If the price of commodity x falls from N40.00 to

N30.00, what is the price elasticity of demand?
A.0.62 B. 0.73 C. 1.00 D. 1.50
31. If a firm doubles its output and its costs increase by
60. the firm is experiencing
A.increasing costs B. C. D decreasing cost
E.none of the above
32. The PAYE (Pay As You Earn) in Nigeria is an
example of
A.Indirect tax B. progressive tax
C.repressive tax D. community tax
E.flat rate tax’
33. The opportunity cost ratio for cocoa and lace for
Austria and Nigeria is
A.2,2 B. 2,1.5 C. 1,54 D. 1.5,2
E.0.5,1.5
34. Under perfect competition, the long-run equilibrium
requires
A.MR=MC B. MR=AC=AR C.
MR>MC D. MR=MC=AR=AC
E.AR=AC
35. A solid cylinder of radius 3cm has a total surface area
of 36Hcm2. find its height
A.2cm B. 3cm C, 4cm D, 5cm
E.6cm
36. What will be the value of k so that the quadratic
equation kx2L.dx + 4=0 has two equal roots?
A.2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 8
37. If it is given that 5*+1 + 5x – 150 then the value of x is
equal to A. 3 B. 4 C. 1 D. 2
38. a sum of money invested at 5% per annum simple
interest amounts to $285.20 after 3 years.
How long will it take the same sum of amount to $434.00
at 7% per annum simple interest?
A.7years B. 10years C. 5years
D.12years E. 14years.
39. A group of 14 children received the following scores in
a reading test: 35, 35, 26, 26, 29, 29, 29, 12, 25, 25, 25,
25. 17. What was the median score? A. 29
B.26 C. 24.4 D. 25
E.23

40. In one and a half hours, the minute and of a clock
rotate through an angle of:
90o B 1800 C. 640o D. 450o
A.
540o
E.
41. Evaluated and correct to 4 decimal places: 827.5.1 x

0.015
A.8.8415 B. 12.4127 C. 124.1265 D.
12.4120 E.114.1265
42. Solve the given equation (log3 x)2 – 6log3 x +9 = 0.
A.27 B. 9 C. 1/27 D. 18
E.81
43. A man bought a wristwatch for N150 but was only
able to sell it for N120. Find the loss percent on the
transaction.
A.26% B.111/9% C. 20% D. 80%
E.30%
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44. The solution to the quadratic equation 5 + 3x – 2x2 =
0 is:
A.(3/2, 1) B. (5,3) C. -3/2, 1) D. -5/25, 1)
E.(5/25, -1)
GENERAL PAPER APTITUDE TEST

1. Which of the following is most relevant to communism?
a.private property b. class struggle
c.liberal democracy
d.collective ownership of the means of production.
2. The citizenship of a country may be acquired by an
individual through
a.naturalisation b. nationalization c. neutralisation
d.Decolonisation
3. In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in
a.Judges b. the Head of states c. public officials
d.The people
4. The principal aim of pressure groups is to
a.Influence the people b. influence the government
c.support the opposition party d. subvert the judiciary
5. Which of the following is a dominant feature of

feudalism?
a.equality of all b. military rule c. one
party rule d. Lord-serf relationship
6. Which of the following is a basic attribute of
democracy? Rule by
a.the minority at the expense of the majority
b.majority rule and respect for minority rights
c.one party system d. The wealthy few
7. How many Nigerians were elected into the legislative
council when the elective principle was applied in 1923.
b.three b. five c. Six d. Four
8. The major objective of a political party is to
a.prevent coup d’etat b. control political power
c.Influence government policies d.
provide information
9. The major innovation of the republican constitution of
1963 was that
a.The Queen of England remain the Head of State of
Nigeria.
b.the privy council ceased to be the highest judicial
institution for Nigeria.
c.the prime minister was replaced by an executive
president
d.the cabinet became responsible to the Queen of
England
10. For an electoral commission to conduct a free and fair
election, it be
a.Founded by only one of the political parties.
b.an impartial and independent body
c.leaded by a justice of the supreme court
d.supervised by a government agency
11. Local government is described as the government at
the grassroots because
a.it is the first government
b.all the local people are employed in it
c.all the leaders live in the villages
d.it is the government that is nearest to the people.
12. Local governments can raise funds through
a.import duties b. property rates c.
income taxes d. Excise duties.

13. Which of the following bodies may be regarded as a
sub-regional body?
a.A. U b. UNO c. ECOWAS
d.UNESCO
14. which of the following is supreme in a Federal
System?
a.executive b. legislature c. judiciary
d.Constitution
15. The school of thought which believes that utility can
be measured in quantitative terms is the
a.cardinal school b. marginal school c.
ordinal school d. Efficient market school
16. Which of the following is illustrated by a production
possibility curve?
a.income distribution b. market prices c.
scarcity d. Preferences of consumers
17. Which of the following does not cause a shift in
demand?
a.price of the commodity b. income of the
consumer
c.the state of technology and taste d. government
policy
ANSWER QUESTION 18-20 USING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE TABLE BELOW FOR A
HYPOTHETICAL GOODS
Quay demanded/week Price/ unit (N) Quay supp/week
45 5 77
50 4 73
56 4 68
61 2 61
67 1 57
18. From the table, the equilibrium price is
a.N2 b.N4 c.N3 d.N1
19. If the price in the market is initially N4, but free to
change
a.there would be excess supply b. the
quantity supplied would fall
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c.the price of the good would rise further d. none
of the above.
20. If the price is N4,
a.the market must clear
b.there would be excess demand
c.there would be difficulty in selling the product
d.all of the above.
21. Suppose you own N1,000,000 of personal property,
N500,000 in your savings account, arid N500,000 of stock
in Lever
Brothers Limited. If Lever Brothers goes bankrupt, the
most you would lose is
a.N1,500,000 b. N500,000 c.
N1,000,000 d. None of the above
22. Which of the following statements concerning the
industry is true?
a.the industry will expand as new firms - enter.
b.The industry is already in a stationary state
c.The firms in the industry will realize abnormal profits.
d.None of the above
24. If Q represents the quantity demanded of a
commodity, P is the unit price, and Y is the income of the
consumer, while
b0, b1 and b2 represents by
a.Q=b0+b1 2P+b2Y2 b. Q=b0-b1P+b2Y
c.Q2=b+bP+b2Y d. Q=b0-b1P
24. Which of the following is not an economic
investment?
a.the purchase of a new machinery b. the
purchase of shares by a retired individual
c.. the inventory of a company d. new
residential construction
26. Unanticipated inflation
a.increases the purchasing power of the naira
b.increases the real value of savings
c.arbitrary “taxes” fixed income earners
d.benefits creditors at the expense of debtors
27. The amount of money that a commercial bank can
lend to its customers is determined by its
a.required reserves b. outstanding loans

c.excess reserves d. Outstanding demand
deposits.
MATHEMATICS 2007/2008
SHADE THE CORRECT ANSWER IN THE BOX PROVIDED ON THE ANSWER SHEET
1. Convert 257(10 )into a number in base 2
(a) 100000012 (b) 110000012 (c)
1000000012 (d) 1000000112
2. 10Oll0 11112 (a) 101112 (b)
1010002 (c) 110112 (d)
1110102
3. A student scored 115 marks in an examination and he
was told his percentage mark was 46%.
Calculate the maximum possible marks. (a) 260
(b) 275 (c)
4. Simplify (-2ab (a) -2aV (b)2aV
(c)36a5b5 (d)-32a5b5
5. Simplify (6x2y3z2)2 (a) 6x2y3z4 (b)
36x4y5z6 (c)36x4y6z4 (d) 16x2x4y5z4
6.Divide a3 +b3by (a+b) (a) a2+ 2ab +b2
(b) a 2+ab-+b2 (c) a2 + ab + b2
(d) a 2-ab+b2
7. Simplify a2-b2 (a)a-b (b)a+b
(c)a-b (d)a-b
8. Rationalize 7/5 (a) 7/2 (b) 7/3
(c) 35/7 (d) 7
9. Solve the equation y2= 12y (a) y = -4or3 (b) ?y=-
3or4 (c)y = 6 or -2 (d) y = 2 or 3
10. Cos 300 (a) 3 (b) 3/2 (c) 3/2
(d) 1/2
11. Cos2 300 + Sin2 300 (a) 3 (b) (3)2
(c) 34 (d) .
12. Find 5! (a) 5 (c) 10 (b) 20
(d) 120
13. Find an equation of variation when varies directly as x
and y=2 when x=10
(a)y=0.2x (b) y=0.5x (c) y=20/x (d) y =
0.02x
14. If 1 = 1+-I .make v the subject of the formula R x y
(a) v = Rx (b) y = Rx (c) v = Rx (d) v =
Rx xRRx

15. If the angle is greater than 180, but less than
3600.then I is called
(a) Obtuse angle (b) Straight angle (c) Acute
angle (d) Reflex angle
16. Angles at a point add up to
(a) 560, (b) 1800 (c) 2700 (d) 3600
17. The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral add up to
(a)90, (b)1800 (c) 3600
(d) 2700
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18. Consider the following and mark the correct option
(i) loga (M+N) =loga M + loga N
(ii) logam – logaN = logaM
(iii) loga(MN)= IogaM+logaN
(a) Satements (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct
(b) Statements (i) and (ii) are wrong and (iii) is correct
(c) (i) and (ii) are correct and (iii) is wrong
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all wrong
19. Find the 13th term of the AP 5,8,11,14, LL.
(a) 299 (b) 41 (c) 44 (d) 63
USE THE FOLLOWING SCORES OF 11 STUDENTS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 20, 21 AND 22

79. 94 85, 81, 74, 85, 91, 87, 69, 85, 83
20. Find the mean (a) 84 (b) 85
(c) 83 (d) 81
21. Find the median (a) 85 (b) 83
(c) 81 (d) 84
22. Find the mode (a) 83 (b) 79
(c) 81 (d) 85
23. If y = 2x + 3 is the equation of a line, find the slope of
the line (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d).
24. Factorize 16y2 25x2
(a) (4y 5x) (4y 5x) (b) (4y 5x)(4y+Sx) (c) (yx)(
16y 25x) (d) (y-x)(16y+25x)
25. For the quadratic equation ax2 +bx+c0, we have two
unequal solutions when
(a) b24,, (b) b240 (c) b2

4ac<O (d) b ‘°< ,
1. The length of a notebook 15cm was measured as
16.8cm, calculate the percentage error to two significant
figures.
(a) 0.12% (b) 10.71% (c)
11.00% (d) 12.00%
2. If a x b = —v(ab, evaluate 2. (12-27)
(a) 12 (b) 9 (c) 6 (d) 2
3. If Ade deserves twice as many marks as Bayo and
Bayo deserves half as many marks as Tunde. How many
marks does Bayo receive when their total marks is 225?
(a) 45 (b) 90 (c) 135 (d) 75
4. The chord ST of a circle is equal to the radius r of the
circle. Find the length of arc ST.
(a)-- (b)— (c)- (d)L
5. If tan? = 4/3, calculate sine ? – cos? (a) /25
(b) /25 (c) 16/25 (d) 24
6. Two perpendicular lines PQ and QR intersect at (1, -1).
If the equation of PQ is x — — 4 = 0, find the equation of
QR.
(a) x — = -1 (b) 2x+y=3 (c) x -2y
= 3 (d) 2x+y=]
7. P is on the locus of points equidistant from two given
points X and Y. UV is a straight line through Y parallel to
the locus. If angle PYU is 40 ,, find angle XPY.
(a) 40, (b) 50, (c) 80,
(d) 100,
8. Find the number of sides of a regular polygon whose
interior angle is twice the exterior angle.
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 8
9. Find the value of k, if the line 2y – ky – 4 = 0 is
perpendicular to the line 7 – 1/4 x – 7 = 0
(a) -8 (b) 8 (c) -4 (d) 4
10. A hunter 1.6m tall views a bird on top of a tree at an
angle of 45,. If the distance between the hunter and the
tree is
10.4m, find the length of the tree. (a)
12.Om (b) 9.Om (c) 10.4m (d) 8.8m
11. If 13— 2:v1 < 7, the nx lies between (a) -5

and 3 (b) -5 and 2 (c) -4 and 1 (d) -3 and 2
12. The locus of points equidistant from two intersecting
lines is
a.Equidistant to the line joining them. (b) the midpoint of
the line joining them.
(c) The bisector of the angle between them.
(d) The perpendicular bisector of the angle between
them.
13. Find the range of the set 15, 39, -8, 17, 40
(a) 32 (b) 25 (c) 31
(d) 48
14. The table below shows performance of some students
in a test.
Mark 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
Frequency 0 3 1 2 3
4 2110
(a) 3 (b) 9 (c) 11
(d) 10
15. Some white balls were put in a bag containing sixteen
black and twelve red balls. If the probability of picking a
white ball from the bag is 3/7, how many white balls were
introduced? (a) 32 (b) 28 (c) 21
(d) 12
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1. Evaluate 2log3+ 31og2-2log6 A. 21og3
B.
2. If 31410 - 2567 340x find X A.9 B. 10
C.7 D. 8
3. Determine 2.813MO3 x 1.063/5.637 x 10-2reducing
each number to 2s.f and leaving the answer in 2s.f.
A.0.54 B.0.054 C. 0.0056 D.O.O55
4. Solve the inequality 2-x>x2.
A.x-2a<I B. x>2or x<-1
C.x<-2 or >l D.
In the diagram f(x) is represented by

(3x-R)0
(2y-7)0
Q
O
R
P
5. In the diagram f(x) is represented by: A. x2-2x
3 B. x2-i-3x + 2 C. x+3x+2 D. x2-
2x+3
6. Find the minimum value of the function f(0)= 2 ,for 0= 0
=2?3-CosO A. 1/2 B..2/3 C.2
D.1
7. A fair coin is tossed ten times. What is the probability of
getting at least two heads?
A.513/1024 B.615/1024 C.
968/1024 D. 1011/1024
8. A man bought 220 mangoes at #5x. He sold each for
3x kobo and made a gain of #8. Find the value of x.
A.2 B. 5 C.10 D. 6
9. Calculate the sum to infinity of 1 + 1/3•}1/9-1/27+
A.0.33 B. 0.67 C. 1.5 D. 2,5
10. If “P + “C2 9, then n can be.
A.I B. 2 C.3/2 D. 3
11. Express tan 22 1 /2, in the sun! form
A.+ v2-2 B. l-v2 C. +v2-1
D.+v2+l
12. If sin (x-a)=Cos (x+a), then tans is:
A.0.8 B.0.75 C. 1.0 D. 2.8
13. Simplify 1 101 13
A.l0l000a B. 11003 C. 1110, D.
10112
14. A binary operation x is defined on R, the set of real
numbers by xy = vxy, for all x,y E R. If x*(2*8)=6,find,.
A.2 B. 4 C.9 D. 10
15. The equation 2x2 + (k + 3) x + 2k = 0 has co-incident
roots. What is the constant k7
A.3or7 B.4or 0 C.9orl D.9orl
16. The curve y =2x* + x-2 and the straight line y-2x-1
meet at the points whose x-values are:
A.1/2andl B. 2and . C. 1/2andl D. 2, .

17. Find the mean deviation of 5, 8, 3,7and 2.
A.0 B.2 C5 D. 10
18. The sequence ‘a, -‘I., ‘I -1/256 has a terms. Determine
the value of n.
A.6 B.7 C. 8 D. 9
19. The volume of two similar solid cubes are729cm3 and
5 12cm3. Find the ratio of their lengths.
A.4:3 B. 9:7 C. 8:7 D. 9:8:
20. In fig C, PR is a diameter, <PRQ=(3x-8), and
<RPQ=(2y-7), Express x in terms of y.
A.x= 75+ 2y B. x= 105 + 3y C. x=
105-2y D. x = 75- 3y
21. Find the mean deviation of 6,7,8,9, 10
A.1.2 B. 1.5 C.2 D. 8
22. Thematrixis2l, 34
If I is the 2x2 unit matrix, then k2 +1 + k is:
A.6 3 1320 B.9 8 2223 C.l0 7
2124 D.1 4 25
23. The line joining (p, 4) and (6, -2) is perpendicular to
the line joining (2,p) and (-1.3).Find p.
A.6 B. 3 C.4 D. 0
24. In a regular polygon, each interior angle double its
corresponding exterior angle. Find the number of sides of
the polygon.
A.3 B.4 C.6 D. 8
25. The mean of the numbers 0, x+2+, 3x+6 and4x+8 is
4. Find their mean deviation,
A.4 B.3 C.2 D.0
ANSWERS
1D 2C 3D 4A 5A
6A 7C 8B 9C 10-
11C 12C 13C 14C 15C

16A 17B 18C 19D 20C
21B 22C 23C 24C 25B
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MATEMATICS 2010/2011
1. In a bag, there are 8 identical balls in terms of size and

shape, but 2 are white, 4 are black and 2 are yellow. If
balls are randomly drawn from the bag without
replacement, what is the probability that two cells drawn
from the bag, one is white and the and the other black?
A.2/7 B. 6/7 C. 5/7 D. 1/7
2. If X0 is acute and Cos 2 x 0 = 144
3. Evaluate 1 without using tables 811/2
A.234 B. -729 C. 243
4. Find the roots of the equation 6x2 13x + 6 = 0
A.2/3, 3/2 B. 2/3, -3/2 C. -2/3, -3/2 D. 2/3,
3/2
5. A polynomial in x whose zeros are 2, -1 and -7 is
x2+6x2+9x14bx3 – 6x2+14cx3+6x2 – 9x14 dx3 – 6x2 –
9x+14 6. If y =
91-3x)3. find the value of dy at dx2. x = -2
A.378 B. -441 C. -378 D. 441
6. If y = (1-3x)3. find the value of dy at dx2 x = -2
A.378 B. -441 C. -378 D. 441
7. Convert 366 base ten to a binary number
A.101011001 B. -101101110 C. 10110111
8. Simplify 8x5 2x2 – 25x -6
A.4x-1 B. 4x-12x C. 2x+3(2x-3)
9. Given that x = 3, y = -2 and z = -1. Evaluate
3x2y2zx2y3z
A.6 B. 9 C. -6 D. -9
10. In how many ways can 9 rubber seats be arranged if
three are of the same colour and size?
A.48 B. 720 C. 420 D. 84
11. Two ships A and B left port P on a bearings 0530 and
1130 respectively. If both ships steamed at 80km per
hour, how
far apart were they after 30 minutes?
A.-80km B. 60km C. 20km D. 40km
12. What are the coordinated of the midpoint of the line
joining (-1,6) and (5-3)
A.(3,4,5) B. (2,1 .) C. (-3,4,5) D. (-2,-
1.5)
ANSWERS
1A 2- 3B 4C 5A
6B 7A 8C 9C 10

11C 12D
1. Convert 25710 into a number in base 2
(a) 100000012 (b) 11000012 (c) 110000012
(d) 100000112
2. 1001102 11112
(a) 101112 (b) 1010002 (c) 110112 (d) 1110 2
3. A student scored 115 marks in an examination and he
was told his percentage mark was 46%. Calculate the
maximum possible marks
(a) 260 (b) 275 (c) 250 (d) 520
4. Simplify (-2ab)5 (a) -2a5b5 (b) 2a5b5
(c) 32a5b5 (d) 32a5b5
5. Simplify (6x2yV)2 (a) 6x2yV (b) 36x4y5Z6
(c) 36x4y6Z4 (d) 12x4y5Z4
6. Divide a3 + b3 by (a+b) (a) a22ab + b2
(b) a2+ 2ab + b2 (c) a2+ ab b2
(d) a2 ab + b2
7. Simplify ab a-b (a) a-b (b) a+b
(c) a-b (d) a-b ab2 aba
8. Rationalize ?7/5 (a) 7/2 (b) 7 (c) ?35/5 (d) 7/5
9. Solve the equation y2 =12-y (a) y=-3 or 4
(b) y = 13 or 4 (c) y= -2 or 3 (d) y= -2 or 3
10. Cos 300 = (a) 3 (b) -3 (c) 3/2 (d) .
11. Cos230, + Sin230, (a) 3 (b) ( 3)2 (c) 35/2 (d) 1
12. Find 5’ (a) 5 (b) 20 (c) 10 (d) 120
13. Find an equation of variation where varies directly as
x and y = 2when x = 10
(a) y=0.2x (b)y= 0.5x (c) y=20/x (d) y =
0.02x
14. If i = L + 1 , make y the subject of the formula
(a) y = Rx (b) y – Rx (c) y = Rx/Xr (d) y = -
Ex/Rx
15. If the angle is greater than 180, but less than 3600,
then it is called
(a) Obtuse angle (b) Straight angle (c) Acute angle
(d) Reflex angle
16. Angles at a point add up to (a) 560,
(b) 1800 (c) 270, (d) 360,
17. The opposite angles of a cyclicquadi1atera) add up to

(a) 900 (b) 1800 (c) 3600 (d)2700
18. Consider the following and mark the correct option
(i) log.(M+N)=logM+ logN
(ii) log, M - log, N = log. M log,
(iii) log. (MN) = log, M + log.
(a) Statements (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct
(b) Statements (i) and. (ii) are wrong and (iii) is correct
(c) (1) and (ii) are correct and (iii) is wrong
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all wrong
19. Find the l3thtermoftheAP. 5,8, 11, 14
(a) 299 (b) 41 (c) 44 (d) 63
USE THE FOLLOWING SCORES OF 11 STUDENTS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 20, 21 AND 22
79. 94, 85, 81 74, 85, 91. 87, 69, 85, 83
20. Find the mean, (a) 84 (b) 85 (c) 83 (d) 81
21. Find the median, (a) 85 (b) 83 (c) 81 (d) 84
22. Find the mode (a) 83 (b) 79 (c) 81 (d) 85
23. If y = 2x + 3 is the equation of a line, find the slope of
the line (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d). _

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