KWARA STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING OKE-ODE PAST QUESTIONS

ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Examination 2020/2021
TYPE: M TIME: 45 MIN

1. Without .......... words he accused him directly of treachery. A. 21. A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm
amending B. modifying C. mixing D. mincing E. minimizing to the host plant is called A. a parasite B. an epiphyte C. a
2. They tried to cash in the people ignorance A. under B. on C. saprophyte D. a predator E. a hermaphrodite
against D. with E. at 22. Which of these types of skeleton is most appropriate to the
3. Always remember to .......... the lights before leaving the room cockroach? A. hydrostatic skeleton B. exoskeleton C.
A. put on B. put off C. switch off D. blow out E. remove endoskeleton D. cartilaginous skeleton E. bony skeleton
4. I am disappointed ..... the ways you conducted yourself at the 23. Which of these is not true of the insect? The possession of A.
party. A. by B. for C. due D. in E. at two pairs of antennae B. jointed appendages C. exoskeleton D.
5. The proprietors should be blamed for such a deplorable three pairs of legs E. segmented body
condition in the nursery schools ………. A. isn’t it B. shouldn’t 24. All living things A. photosynthesis B. respire C. move D.
they C. should they D. is it E. wouldn’t they transpire E. feed
6. Do you mind ………. another minute or two? A. to wait B. wait C. 25. A secchi disc is used in the determination of A. rainfall B. tides
waiting D. being waited F. waits C. waves D. turbidity E. current velocity
7. It had been raining before the match started ………. A. isn’t it B. 26. Which of the following is not an excretory product? A. urine B.
hasn’t it C. hadn’t it D. wasn’t it E. haven’t it sweat C. feaces D. salts E. carbon dioxide
8. Mary goes to school ………. bus A. in B. on C. with D. of E. by 27. Which of the following organs produce bile? A. gall bladder B.
9. The plane overshot the ………. in a minor accident A. read B. pancreas C. spleen D. liver E. stomach
hanger C. runway D. tarmac F. railway 28. Which of the following food substances is digested in the
10. Journalists always collect and publish ………. A. information B. stomach? A. carbohydrates B. fats and oil C. fats and proteins
informations C. an information D. much information E. every D. proteins E. carbohydrates and fats
information 29. For pollination and fruit formation, the essential part(s) of the
11. A micrometer is defined as one millioneth of a millimeter. A flower should be the A. corolla B. ovary C. pistil (gynoecium’s)
length of 12,000 micrometer may be represented as? A. D. ovules E. receptacle
0.00012M B. 0.0000012M C. 0.000012M D. 0.00000012M F. 30. Which part of the human brain is concerned with reflexes
0.000000012M controlling the rate of heart beat and breathing? A. medulla B.
3 2 x
12. Factorize 3x + 4x - l3 + 6 completely, given that x – is a factor. cerebrum C. cerebellum 0. pineal body E. olfactory lobe
A. (x - 1)(x - 3)(x + 2) B. (x - l)(x +3)(x -2) C (x 1)(x +3)(3x -2) D. (x 31. Which of the following is not a consequence of a force filed? A.
- 1)(x + 3)(3x -2) 2. (x - lXx - 3)(x + 2) weight B. surface tension C. gravitational pull D. magnetic force
13. If the price of oranges was raised by ½k per orange, the number E. electric force
of oranges a customer can buy for N2.40 will be less by 16. 32. Which of the following is used to determine the relative density
what is the price of an orange? A. 21/2 k B. 31/2k C. 51/2k D. of the acid in a car battery? A. hypsometer B. hygrometer C.
20k 2. 25k manometer D. hydrometer E. nanometer
14. Find all real numbers x which satisfies the inequality 1/3(x + 1) 33. The motion of the prongs of sounding tuning fork is? A. random
1 > 1/5(x + 4). A. x < 11 B. x<-1 C. x>6 D. x> 11 E.x>-6 B. translational C. rotational D. vibration E. vibratory and
15. 7 pupils of average age 12 years leave a class of 25 pupils rotational
average age l4years. If 6 new pupils of average age 11 years 34. A simple microscope forms an image twice the size of an object
join the class, what is the average age of the pupils now in the If the focal length of the lens of microscope is 29cm, how far is
class? A. 13 years B. 12 years 11/2 months C. 13 years 5 months the object from the lens? A. 10m B. 20m C. 30m 0. 40m E. 60m
D. 13 years 10 months E. 13 years 71/2 months 35. An avocado fruit drops from the top of a tree 45m tall. How
16. Given a regular hexagon, calculate each interior angle of the long does it take to reach the ground? A. 3.Os B. 4.5s C. 6.Os D.
hexagon A. 60° B. 120° C.45° 0.135° 2.140° 8.6s E. 9.Os
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17. Without using tables solve the equation: 8x = 2/5. A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 36. Which of the following is a scalar quantity? A. momentum B.
D. 10 E. 12 Acceleration C. displacement D. Distance E. force
18. A student measures a piece of rope and found that it was 1 37. A ball bearing is gently released from rest and allowed to fall
.26m long. If the actual length of the rope is I .25m, what was through a viscous fluid. Which of the following statements
the percentage error in the measurement? A. 0.40% B. 0.01% C. about the motion is correct? A. its acceleration decreases
0.25% 0.0.89% 2.0.80% before terminal velocity is attained B. when terminal velocity is
19. Express the product of 0.21 and 0.34 in standard form A. 7.14 x attained the acceleration of the fluid becomes zero C. its
-3 -1 -2 -4 -5
10 B. 7.14 x 10 C. 7.14 x10 D.7.14 x 10 E. 7.14 x 10 velocity increases before terminal velocity is attained D. there
20. If 5, 8, 6 and 2 occur with frequencies 3, 2, 4 and 1 respectively, is no resultant force on the ball before it attains terminal
find the product of the modal and median number A. 36 B. 48 velocity
C. 30 0.40 2. None of the above

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38. When the vapour of a substance is in equilibrium with its own B. oxygen and chlorine C. chlorine and water 0. sodium
liquid, it is said to be A. gaseous B. unsaturated C. saturated D. amalgam and chlorine E. sodium hydroxide and water
diffused E. liquefied 45. When starch undergoes complete enzyme-catalysed hydrolysis,
39. A man standing between two parallel mirrors in a barbers shop the resulting product is A. glucose 8. maltose C. sucrose 0.
will see the following number of his own image A. eight B. two fructose E. cellulose
C. four D. one 2. Infinite 46. Compounds that have the same molecular formular but
40. If the wave length of a wave traveling with a velocity of 360m/s different structures are said to be A. allotropic B. polymorphic
is 60cm, the period of the wave is A. 6s B. 3.5s C. 0.17s 0. 0.61s C. polymeric D. isomeric E. isotropic
E. 3s 47. The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated
3 3
41. 120cm of hydrogen were sparked with 60cm of oxygen at in the shell having the principal quantum number 3 is A. 3 B. 9
110°c. what was the volume of steam produced? The equation C. 10 0. 18 E. 32
for the reaction is: 2H2(g) + O2(g) ------- 2H2O(g) A. 30cm B. 60cm 48. The following acids are non-basic except A. methanoic acid B.
C. 90cm D. 120cm E. 150cm dioxinotrate iN acid C. ethanedoic D. oxochlorate I add E.
42. Catalytic hydrogenation of oils results in the production of A. hydrobromic acid
soaps B. detergents C. alkanes 0. margarine 2. Butter 49. What is the quantity of electricity produced when a current of
43. Which of the following compounds will undergo additional 0.5A is passed for 5 hours 45 mins? (F = 96500C). A. 0.11F B.
reaction? A. ethyne B. butane C. pentane D. ethanol E. 0.12F C. O.22F D. 1.IF E. 2.2F
tetrachioromethane 50. Which of the following pH values is likely to be that close
44. The products of the electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride slightly alkaline system? A.2 B.5 C.! D.8 E.13
solution with platinum electrodes are A. hydrogen and oxygen

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1.A 2.C 3.C 4.E 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.E 9.C 10.A
11.C 12.D 13. B 14.D 15.D 16.B 17.A 18.E 19.C 20E
21.B 22.B 23.A 24.E 25.D 26.C 27.D 28.C 29.C 30.A
31.B 32.D 33.D 34.** 35.A 36.D 37.C 38.C 39.E 40. N/A
41.D 42.D 43.A 44.A 45.A 46.D 47.D 48.C 49.C 50.D

ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

EXAM TEST 2020/2021
TYPE: T TIME: 45 MIN
1. lfeyinwa found that thieves had entered her house in her 13. The alloy used for metal work and plumbing contains. A.
absence. She went to the police to report the ………. A. lead and tin B. iron and carbon C. copper and tin D.
breakout B. breakup C. break in D. breakthrough E. breakin aluminium and copper E. aluminum and iron
2. Gone are the days when he ………. Enjoy patronage A. would 14. The components of universal indicator solution can best be
B. will C. could D. used to E. can separated by A. chromatography B. filtration C. evaporation
3. All ………. Well with Peter. A. are not B. have not been C. C. fractional distillation B. transpiration.
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were not D. is not E. aren’t 15. The oxidation numbers of phosphorous in PO4 is A.+1 B.+2
4. The villagers looked ………. their leader for good examples. A. C.+3 D.+5 E.+7
up to B. onto C. up at D. forward to E. into 16. Water can be obtained as the only product during A.
5. Emeka failed because the examination was ………. difficult for combustion of hydrocarbons B. neutralization of an acid by a
him. A. so B. very C. highly D. too E. much base C. combustion of hydrogen D. electrolysis of brine E.
6. The dancers were all in ………. before their departure. A. boiling water
good spirits B. good spirit C. high spirit D. high spirits E. high 17. The oxidation of ammonia in excess air produces A. N 2O2 B.
spirit N2O C. NO2 D. N2O4 E. NO
7. The suspect defrauded his ………. victim of large sums of 18. The gasification of coke is used for the manufacture of A.
money. A. unsuspected B. unsuspecting C. unexpected D. producer gas B. natural gas C. synthetic gas D. industrial gas
unexpecting E. suspecting E. artificial gas.
8. The judge acquitted the accused all the eight counts. A. of B. 19. The solubility curve shows the variation of solute
in C. from D. upon E. on concentration with A. volume B. temperature C. vapour D.
9. My uncle is one of the ………. of society A. elitists B. elites C. pressure B. weight
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elite D. elitist. 20. The density of a certain gas is 1 .98g1dm at s.t.p what is the
10. ………. all probability, the train will arrive today. A. in B. molecular mass of the gas? (molar volume of gas at s.t.p. =
3
under C. for D. by B. upon 22.4dm ) A. 44.Og B. 54.Og C. 26.Og D. 31 .Og B. 39.Og
11. Which of the following solids has a network structure? A. 21. Simplify: Log6+log2-logl2. A.-4 B.-1 C.0 D.8 E.10
diamond B. iodine C. sulphur D. graphite E. butter 22. The interior angles of a pentagon are (2x + 5)°, (x + 20)°, x°,
12. The following gases decolourize bromine water except. A. (3x - 20)° and (x + 1 5)°. find the value of x. A.80° B.70° C.65°
C2H6 B. C2H4 C. C2H2 D. C3H4 E.C4H6 D.40° E.30°
23. A train travels 60km in M minutes. If its average speed is
400km per hour find the value of M, A.15 B.12 C.10 D.9 E.7

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24. A baker used 40% of a 50kg bag of flour. If 1/8 of the 40. Plants which can survive in places where the water supply is
amount used was for cake, how many kilograms of flour was limited are A. Bryophytes B. mesophytes C. xerophytes D.
used for cake? A. 2½ B. 6¼ C. ½ D. 17 ½ E. 19 1/3 hyrophytes E. pteridophytes
25. Find the average of the first four prime numbers greater 41. Which of the following types of waves cannot travel through
than 10. A. 20 B. 19 C. 17 D.15 E. 13 a vacuum? A. sound waves B. light waves C. infra-red waves
26. Find the mean deviation of 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. A. 1.2 B. 1.5 C. 2 D. x-radiation E. radio waves
D.8 E. 10 42. The temperature at which the water vapour in the air
27. The variance of a given distribution is 25, what is the saturates the air and begins to condence is known as A.
standard deviation? A. 125 B. 75 B.75 lb.5 E.3 boiling point B. melting point C. triple point D. dew point E.
28. Express 7/19 as a percentage, correct to I decimal place. A. critical temperature
2.7% B. 3.7% C. 27.1% D.36.8% E.42.2% 43. The motion of the moving skin of a talking drum can rightly
29. Given that Log4x = -3, find x. A. 1/81 B. 1/64 0.64 D. 881 E. be described as A. translational B. random C. rotational D.
102 oscillatory E. transitory
30. A chord of a circle radius 26cm is 10cm from the center of 44. What is the relative permittivity of a capacitor if its
circle. Calculate the length of the chord. A. 16cm - B.27.86cm capacitance with a medium as dielectric is I 6farads, and its
0.32cm D.4Ocm E.48cm capacitance with vacuum as dielectric is 2farads? A.-1 B. -½
31. Which of the following hormones is produced during fright C.2 D.6 E.8
or when agitated. A. Insulin B. adrenalin C. thyroxine D. 45. The activity of a radioactive substance depends on A.
pitiutrin temperature and purity B. temperature and age C. age,
32. Which of the following animals is cold blooded? A.cat B. purity and temperature D. purity and age E. none of the
lizard C. whale D. Bird E.dog above
33. Spirogyra reproduces vegetatively by A. spore production B. 46. The principle of the transmissibility of pressure in fluids at
fragmentation C. multiple fission D. binary fission E. division rest in all directions is known as A. Achimedes principle B.
34. All the following are digestive enzymes except A. bile B. Floatation principle C. Newton’s law D. Pascal’s law E.
lipase C. maltase D. pepsin E. ptyalin Boyle’s law
35. If a 26year old man married a one eyed woman and they had 47. Change of state is accompanied by change of A. temperature
four children , how many of them would be blind like their B. volume C. heat content D. temperature and volume E.
father? A. all B.3 C.2 D. 1 E. none volume and heat content
36. A tapeworm has no alimentary canal because A. it is an 48. The lack of power of accommodation which is mainly due to
antotropic B. it does not feed C. it has no enzymes D. its the hardening of the eye is called A. myopia B.
body absorbs digested food E. it is long hypermetropia C. presbyopia D. eye ring E. astigmatism
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37. Where is energy produced in the cell? A. nucleus B. 49. The hatch door of a submarine has an area of O.5m . the
nucleolus C. Lysosomes D. mitochondria specific gravity of sea water is 1.03. (assume that g = 10/s,
38. W Which of the following structure is not found in a female and neglect the atmospheric pressure). The force exerted by
agama lizard? A. pre-anal pads B. eardrums C. nuchal crest sea water on the hatch door at a depth of 200m is A. 1.03
5 3 5
D. gular fold E. chloroplast x10 N B. 1.03 x 10 N C. 1.06 x 10 N D.2.06x106N E. 1.03x
4 2
39. Which of the following disease is NOT caused by a virus A. 10 N/m
rinderpest B. maize rust C. Newcastle disease D. swine fever 50. The point beyond which a stretching spring does not return
E. nasal scale to its original length is called A. breaking point B. elastic limit
C. spring constant D. elastic point E. release point
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1.C 2.D 3.D 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.B 10.B
11.A 12.A 13. A 14.A 15.D 16.C 17.E 18.A 19.B 20A
21.C 22.** 23.D 24.A 25.D 26.D 27.D 28.E 29.B 30.E
31.B 32.C 33.B 34.A 35.A 36.D 37.D 38.E 39.B 40. C
41.A 42.D 43.D 44.C 45.C 46.D 47.C 48.C 49.B 50.B

ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

EXAM TEST 2020/2021
TYPE: X TIME: 45 MIN
1. I have the ………. of meeting him A. privilege B. privilege C. 4. The president’s speech ………. at 7pm yesterday. A. is
previledge D. priviledge E. privileges broadcast B. has been broadcast C. were broadcast D. was
2. My price for the shoes is fifty naira. I cannot ………. anything broadcast E. have been broadcast
less than that. A. bear with B. settle for C. agree with D. 5. The students were-advised to look ………. difficult words in
tolerate E. settle with the dictionary. A. in B. on C. out D. into E. Up
3. The eldest son took a foolish decision which made him ………. 6. The building ………. because of weak structural foundation. A.
his claim to the traditional title A. neglect B. yield C-disclaim tumbled B. succumbed C. somersaulted D. collapsed E.
D. forfeit E. neglected collapsed

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7. Since the writer did not indicate his name, the editor 28. Which of the following will convert a milliammeter to a
decided not to publish such ………. article A. a discourteous B. voltmeter? A. low series resistance B. low parallel resistance
an anonymous C. a cowardly D. a libellous E. unfriendly C. high series resistance D. high parallel resistance E.
8. He was charged with complicity ………. the abortive coup. A. medium parallel resistance
in B. for C. about D. on E. with 29. The distance between the fixed points of a centigrade
9. ………. Of what he said made no sense. A. much B. majority C. thermometer is 20cm. what is the temperature when the
plenty D. many E. much mercury level is 4.5cm above the lower mark? A. 22.5°C B.
10. ………. things she had in the room were thrown out. A. so few 29.0°C C. 90.0°C D. 100.0°C E. 110.0°C
B. the few C. all few D. very few E. a few 30. The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of
11. Pure solvents are obtained by A. distillation B. condensation 10kg of copper by 1K is it’s A. specific heat capacity B. heat
C. extraction D. evaporation E. dissolution capacity C. latent heat D. internal heat E. specific latent heat
12. Environmental pollution is worsened by the release from the 31. lf sin(x+30)°=cos4o°,findx. A.10° 3.20° C.59° 0.65° E.80°
automobile exhaust o A. water vapour B. steam C. smoke D. 32. Find the 9th term of the arithmetic progression, 18, 12,6,0,6
heavy metals E. steam and smoke A. -54 B. -30 C. 30 D.42 E.54
13. Sieving is a technique used to separate mixtures containing 33. Solve the equation: 4/a+ 1/5a=3 A.2 ½ A B. 1 2/5 C. 1 1/3
solid particles of A. small sizes B. large sizes C. different sizes D. 1 4/15, E.2 4/5
D. the same size E. one size 34. What is the number whose logarithm to base 10is 3.47712?
14. Nitrogen obtained from the liquefaction of air has a higher A. 3.0 B. 0.3 C. 0.03 E.0.00003
n-2 n-1
density than that obtained from nitrogen containing 35. The nth term of a sequence is given by (-1 ) 2 , find the
compounds because the former contains A. water vapour B. sum of the second and third terms.A.-2 B.1 C.2 D.6 E.-1
oxygen C. carbon (iv)oxide D. rare gases 36. Evaluate log1025 + log10,32 - 1og108. A. 0.2 B.2 C. 100 D. 409
15. Hydrogen is used in oxy-hydrogen flames for melting metals E. 4
2x 3x
because it A. involves a lot of heat when burnt B. combines 37. Which is the value of x satisfying the equation 4 /4 = 2? A.
explosively with oxygen C. is a very light gas D. is a rocket -2 B. ½ C. ½ 0.2 E. 3
x X
fuel E. it combines with air 38. Solve for x if 25 + 3(5 )=4 A. 1 or-4 B. 0 C. 1 D. -4 or 0 E. -1
16. Polyvinyl chloride is used to produce A. bread B. pencils C.ink 39. Teams P and Care involved in a game of football. What is the
D. pipes E. pots probability that the game ends in a draw. A. ¼ B. 1/3 C. ½
17. The addition of water to calcium oxide leads to A. a physical D. 2/3 E.2/5
change B. a chemical change C. the formation of a mixture D. 40. Find the value of m if 13m + 24m = 41m. A.8 B.6 C.5 0.2 E.6
an endothermic change 41. Hydra removes undigested food by A. passing it through the
18. The metal that will react with water only in the form of anus B. passing it through the mouth C. means of a
steam to liberate hydrogen gas is A. calcium B. aluminum C. contractile vacuole D. egesting it through the body surface E.
iron D. zinc E. platinum passing it through the nose
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19. 35cm of hydrogen was sparked with 12cm of oxygen at 42. A feature which adopts birds to flight is the possession of A.
110°c and 76OmmHg to produce steam. What percentage of scaly legs B. light bones C. two walking legs D. a pointed
the total volume of gas left after the reaction is hydrogen? beak E. combs
A.11% 3.31% C.35% D.69% E.80% 43. Physiological adaptation to very dry condition in animals is
20. In the extraction of iron in the blast furnace, lime stone is called A. hibernation B. aestivation C. rejuvenation D.
used to A. release CO2 for the reaction B. reduce the iron ore xeromorphism
C. increase the strength of the iron D. remove impurities 44. The organelle involved in tissue respiration is the A.
21. The force with which an object is attracted to the earth is it’s endoplasmic B. ribosome C. golgi body D. mitochondrion
A. acceleration B. mass C. gravity D.weight E. momentum 45. The blood vessel which carries blood from the alimentary
22. A train has an initial velocity of 44m/s and an acceleration of canal to the lever is A. hepatic artery B. hepatic vein C.
2
-4m/s . its velocity after 10s is A. 2m/s B. 4m/s C. 8mIs D. 1 hepatic portal vein D. mesenteric E. hepatic mesenterism
2m/s E. 1 6m/s 46. Soil with the finest particle is called A. silt B. clay C. sand D.
23. A man of mass 50kg ascends a flight of stairs 5m high in gravel E. latrite
5seconds. If the acceleration due to gravity is 10m/s°, the 47. lnterveinal chlorosis is normally associated with the
power expended is A. 500W B. 400W C. 250W 0. 200W E. deficiency of A. magnesium B. potassium C. iron D. calcium
100W E. iodine
24. Longitudinal waves do not exhibit A. refraction B. reflection 48. In Amoeba, osmoregulation is carried out by the A.
C. diffraction D. polarization E. disagrigation pseudopodium B. food vacuole C.
25. The unit of quantity of electricity is called A. amperes B. the contractilevacuoleD.nucleus
volt C. the coulomb D. the ammeter 49. In animals, meiosis comes A. after fertilization B. after every
26. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental S.l. unit? A. mitotic division C. before fertilization D. before every mitotic
metre B. ampere C. Kelvin D. radian division E. during fertilization
27. A simple pendulum with a period of 2.0s has its length 50. Which of the following is transmitted through mosquito bite
doubled. Its new period is A.1.00s B.1.41s C.0.35s D.2.03s A. filariasis B. typhus C. plague D. schistomaisis E. leprosy
E.2.83s

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1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.E 6.D 7.B 8.B 9.E 10.B
11.D 12.C 13. C 14.D 15.B 16.D 17.B 18.C 19.B 20D
21.C 22.B 23.A 24.D 25.C 26.D 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.A
31.B 32.B 33.B 34.E 35.A 36.B 37.B 38.B 39.A 40. B
41.B 42.B 43.D 44.D 45.C 46.B 47.A 48.C 49.D 50.E

ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Examination 2019/2020
TIME: 45 MIN

Answer all questions: shade the answer sheet as appropriate with HG pencil only,
CHEMISTRY
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1. A mixture contains 20cm of hydrogen, 35cm of oxygen, D. speed
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15cm of carbon dioxide and 10cm of nitrogen at S.T.P, 13. Note that only senior members of staff have the ………. of
which of the following gives the mole fraction of hydrogen in using the toilet upstairs A. permission B. occasion C.
this mixture? A.0.02 B.0.16 C.0.20 D.0.2 5 E.20 privilege D. habit
2. 0.07g of a hydride of carbon occupies 56 at S.T.P when 14. The chief priest will ………. the main into the cut today. A.
vapourised and contains 14.29% by mass hydrogen. The indoctrinate B. usher C. convert D. initiate
formula of the hydrocarbon is A.CH4 B.C2H2 C.C2H4 D. C2H6 15. Obi is noted for his ………. attitude to his seniors at school. A.
E.C3H8 [C=12,H=1] receptive B. respectful C. respective D. respectable
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3. The pressure on 100cm of oxygen gas at 35°c is 750mm of 16. The girl that my brother introduced to us last week is pretty
Hg. What would be the volume of the gas if the pressure is ………. ill-mannered A. and B. but also C. as well as D.
increased to 1000mm of Hg without changing the respectable
3 3 3 3
temperature. A. 133.3cm 8.85cm C. 75cm D. 65cm E. 17. The police report was ………. to that of the eye witness. A.
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58cm contrary B. inconsistent C. different D. congruent
4. Which of the following bonds exist in crystalline ammonium 18. The African extended family system gives security to ……….
chloride (NH4CI)? A. ionic and covalent B. ionic and co- members. A. his B. her C. its D. their
ordinate C. ionic, covalent and co-ordinate D. covalent, co- 19. I know I ………. read more but lam tired A. may B. ought to C.
ordinate and metallic E. ionic, covalent and metallic would D. could
5. Which of the following is a neutralization reaction? Addition 20. Insects can become ………. to insecticides A. immunized B.
of A. nitric acid to hydrochloric acid S. nitric acid to sulphuric resistant C. Reticent D. immobilized
acid C. acid to distilled water D. nitric acid to sodium
hydroxide E. sodium chloride to distilled water PHYSICS
6. In the preparation of carbon monoxide by heating 21. Which of the following is a scalar quantity? A. momentum B.
ethanedoic acid with concentrated sulphuric acid, the acceleration C. displacement D. distance E. force
concentrated sulphuric acid acts as A. oxidizing agent B. 22. What change in velocity would produce a body of mass 4kg
reducing agent C. dehydrating agent D. reaction medium E. if a constant force of 16N acts on it for 2s? A. 0.5m/s
catalyst B.2.0m/s C. 8.Om/s D. 32.0 m/s E. 128.0 m/s
7. How many grammes of methyl acetylene (propane) CH 3- 23. A body accelerates uniformly from rest at the rate of 3m/s2
C=CH will completely discharge the colour of 8g of for 8s. calculate the distance covered by the bodyduringthe
bromine?(Br=80,C=12,H=1) A.0.5 B.1.0 C.2.0 D.3.0 E.4.0 acceleration. A. 12m B.24m C.48m D.72m E.96m
8. Brass is an alloy containing copper and A. zinc B. tin C. 24. Which of the following has the same unit as the moment of
aluminum D. silver E. lead a force? A. force B. power C. Work D. momentum E. charge
3 3
9. 60cm of hydrogen are sparked with 20cm of oxygen at 25. Which of the following will reduce the frequency of
100°c and I atmosphere. The total volume of the residual oscillation of a simple pendulum? A. increasing the mass of
3 3 3 3 3
gases is A.60cm B. 10cm C.40cm D.30cm E.70cm the bob B. decreasing the mass f the bob C. increasing the
10. If the rate of diffusion of oxygen gas is taken as 1, what will length of the string D. decreasing the length of the string E.
be the rate of diffusion of methane whose relative molar increasing the amplitude of oscillation
mass is 16? A. 2.0 B. 1.8 C. 1.4 D.1.0 E. 0.5 26. A barometercan be used in determining the length of a i.
mountain ii. Depth of a mine iii. Dew point. Which of the
USE OF ENGLISH following is/are correct? A. I, H, iii B. H and iii only C. land iii
In each of questions 11 to 20, choose the word(s) or phrase(s) only D. land ii only E. iii only
which best fill(s) the gap(s) 27. Which of the following colours of surfaces will radiate heat
11. The sea wave continue to ………. the cliff on the west coast energy best? A. red B. white C. black D. yellow E. blue
constantly A. impair B. rub C. knock D. erode 28. Agas which obeys Charles law exactly has a volume of
3 3
12. The college bus was traveling at a high ………. when the 283cm at 10°C, what is its volume at 30°c? A. 1 42cm B.
3 3 3 3
accident occurred A. velocity B. acceleration C. rapidity 293cm C. 303cm D. 566cm E. 849cm

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29. A real image of an object formed by a converging lens of BIOLOGY

focal length 15cm is 3times the size of the object. What is 41. Which of the following organelles is used for locomotion in
the distance of the object from the lens? A.30cm 8.25cm paramecium? A. pseudopodium B. irichocyst C. cilium D.
C.20cm D. 15cm E. 10cm pellicle E. contractile vacuole
30. How far from a cliff should a boy stand to hear the echo of 42. Which of the following is not true of the nucleus of a living
his clap 0.9s later? (speed of sound in air = 330m/s) A. cell? It contains A. Chromosomes B. nucleus C. nucleoplasm
36.67m B. 74.25m C. 148.5Dm D. 297.00m E. 366.67m D. chromatids E. ribosomes
43. The cell membranes consists of A. carbohydrates and lipids
MATHEMATICS B. vitamins and proteins C. lipids and proteins D. water and
31. Find n if 34n=100112 A.5 B.6 C.7 D.8 sugar E. starch and cellulose
32. The radius of a circle is given as 5cm subject to an error of 44. Which of the following is not likely to be found in the cell of
0.1cm. What is the percentage error in the area of the a ripe tomato fruit? A. plastids B. chlorophyll C. cellulose
circle? A.1/25 B. ¼ C.4 D.25 cell wall D. mitochondrion E. mineral salts
2x 3x
33. What is the value of x satisfying the equation 4 /4 = 2 A. - 45. Osmosis can be defined as diffusion of ………. A. atoms and
2 B. -½ C. ½ D. 2 molecules through a membrane to an area of higher
2 2
34. Lf x=3 -v3,find x +36/x A.9 B.18 C.24 D.27 concentration B. water molecules for a dilute solution to a
35. Solve the equation y - 11y + 24 = 0 A. 8,3 B. 64,9 C. 6,4 D. concentrated solution across a permeable membrane C.
9,-8 water molecules from area of high concentration to an area
36. A man invested a sum of N280.00 partly at 5% and partly at of low concentration D. water molecules from a dilute
4%. If the total interest is N12.80 per annum, find the solution to a concentrated solution through a semi-
amount invested at 5%. A. N14.00 B. N120.00 C. N140.00 0. permeable membrane E. perspiration and excretion
N160.00 46. The movement of diaphragm is a characteristics of gaseous
37. Ice forms on a refrigerator ice box at the rate of 4.06g per exchange in A. insect B. Fish C. toad D. mammal E. plants
minute after 1 minute. If initially there were 2g of ice, find 47. In cellular respiration, energy is stored in the form of A.
the mass of ice formed in 5 minutes A. 19.5 B.17.0 C.14.5 adenosine di-phosphate (ADP) B. adenosine mono-
D.12.5 phosphate (AMP) C. adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP) D. heat
3
38. Obtain a maximum value of the function f(x) = x - 12x + 11 energy E. electrical energy
A. -5 B. -2 C.2 D.27 48. The medium in which dissolved nutrient are transported in
39. Two perfect dice were thrown together. Determine the the body of vertebrates is called A. latex B. urine C. cell sap
probability of obtaining a total score of 8. A.1/12 B. 5/36 C. D. blood E. haemoglobin
1/6 D. 7/36 49. Which of the following structures of the leaf contains air? A.
40. The probability of an event P is ¾ while that of another guard cell B. palisade layer C. intercellular space D. vascular
event Q is 1/6 If the probability of both P and Q is 1/12, bundle E. upper epidermis
what is the probability of either P or Q? A. 1/96 B. 1/8 C. 50. Which of the following organs is specially adapted for
5/6 D. 11/12 gaseous exchange in aquatic organisms? A. lungs B. trachea
C. gills D. tracheoles E. Alveoli
SOLUTION TO 2019/2020 EXAM
1.D 2.* 3.C 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.C 8.A 9.E 10.D
11.D 12.D 13. A 14.D 15.D 16.B 17.A 18.C 19.B 20B
21.C 22.C 23.E 24.C 25.C 26.E 27.C 28.C 29.A 30.C
31.A 32.A 33.B 34.C 35.A 36.D 37.D 38.D 39.B 40. C
41.C 42.D 43.C 44.B 45.D 46.D 47.C 48.D 49.C 50.C

ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Examination 2018/2019
TIME: 45 MIN

1. Shadows and eclipses result from the [A] refraction of light and refraction.
[B] rectilinear propagation of light [C] diffraction of light [D] 4. What must be the distance between an object and a
reflection of light. converging lens of focal length 20cm to produce an erect
2. An object, which is 3cm high is placed vertically 10cm in image two times the object height? [A] 20cm [B] 15cm [C]
front of a concave mirror If this object produces an image 10cm [D] 5cm.
40cm from the mirror, the height of the image is [A] 0.75cm 5. For a shortsighted person, light ray from a point on a very
[B]4.00cm [C] 8.00cm [D] 12.00cm distant object is focused. [A] in front of the retina [B] on the
3. A boy looks at the image of an object in a plane mirror He retina by a converging lens [C] behind the retina by a
observes two images, a main bright one and the other faint. diverging lens [D] in front of the retina at a distant of 2F
The observed images result from [A] reflection only [B] from the lens.
refraction only [C] diffraction and interference [D] reflection 6. When light is incident on an object, which is magenta in

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color, which of the following colors would be absorbed? [A] 24. The difference between the length and width of a rectangle
2
red and blue [B] green only [C] red and green [D] red only. is 6cm and the area is 135cm . What is the length? [A]
7. In a resonance tube experiment, the effective length of the 25cm [BI 18cm [Cl 15cm [D] 24cm [E] 27cm.
air column for the first resonance is 20cm when set into 25. The first term of an Arithmetic Progression is 3 and the fifth
vibration by a tuning fork of frequency 480Hz. Neglecting term is 9. Find the number of the terms in the progression if
end effect, the velocity of sound in air is [A] 96m/s [B] the sum is 81. [Al 12 [B] 27 [C] 9 [D] 4 [E] 36.
5/ 1/
255m/s [C] 340m/s [D] 384m/s, 26. The difference between 4 7 and 2 4 greater than the sum
1 11
8. A sonometer wire of length 100cm under a tension of 1ON, of /14 and /2 [A] 23/28 [B]24/28 [C] 50/56 [D]27/28
has a frequency of 250Hz. Keeping the length of the wire [E]48/56.
2 2 4 4 2 4 2
constant, the tension is adjusted to produce a new 27. Multiply + +1 by - +1 .[A] +32-’--’-l [B] -t- -f1 [C] +4 -6-’-l
4 2 4 3-2
frequency of 350Hz. The new tension is [A] 5.1 N [B] 7.1 N [D] -6 -4+1 [E] - - +1
[Cl 14.ON [E] 1 9.6N. 28. A baking recipe calls for 2.5 kg of sugar and 4.5 kg flour with
9. One of the properties of the earth’s magnetic field is that this recipe some cakes were baked using 24.5 kg of a
the [A] north pole lies in the northern hemisphere [B] mixture of sugar and flour how much sugar was used? [A]
geographic and magnetic meridians coincide [CJ earth’s 12.25 g [B] 6.5 kg [C] 8.75 kg [D] 15.75kg [E] 8.25 kg.
magnetic flux is entirely horizontal at a place where the 29. The sum of the root of a quadratic is 5/2 and then product of
2 2
magnetic dip is zero [D] earth’s magnetic flux is entirely its root is 4, the quadratic equation is [A]2 +5+8=0 [B]2 -
2 2 2
vertical at a place where the magnetic dip is zero. 5+8=0 [C]2 -8+5=0 [D]2 +8-5=0 [E]2 -s+8=o.
2
10. Three cells each of e.m.f 1.5V and an internal resistance of 30. Solve the given equation (log3) - 6log3 + 9 = 0 [A] 27 [B] 9
1
1.0 are connected in parallel across a load of resistance 2.67. [C] /27 [D] 18 [E] 81.
Calculate the current in the load [A] 0.26A [B] 0.41A [Cl 31. In which order are the following salts sensitive to light? [A]
0.50A[D]0.79A. AgI AgCI AgBr [B] AgCI AgI AgBr [C] AgBr AgCl Agl
11. A government spokesman announced that efforts ………. the [D]AgCl AgBr AgI.
3
release of the hostages are continuing [A] to obtain [B] in 32. The pOH of a solution of 0.25 mol dm of hydrochloric acid is
obtaining [C] for obtaining [D] of obtaining. [A] 12.40 [B] 13.40 [C] 14.40 [D] 14.60.
- 2+
12. I know you think lam talking nonsense, Shehu, but ………. 33. MnO 4 + 8H(aq) Z Y Mn (aq) + 4H20(l)Y in the equation
- - - -
you’ll realize that I was right [A] at one time [B] on time [C] represents [A] 2e [B] 3e [C] 5e [D] 7e
in time [D] at times. 34. Given that M is the mass of substance deposited in an
13. The inspector of Education who made several trips on the electrolysis and Q the quantity consumed, then Faraday’s
bad road returned yesterday completely ………. by fever [A] law can be written as [A] Z/Q [B] Q/Z [C] Z/2Q [D] M = QZ.
brought down [B] put down [C] worn down [D] worn off. 35. 0.46g of ethanol when burned raised the temperature of 50g
14. The vice principal asked the students to always ………. their of water by 14.3K. Calculate the heat of combustion of
-1 -1
answers only from the textbooks recommended for the ethanol. [A] +33000KJ mol [B] +300KJ mol [C] 300KJ
-1 -1
course [A] look out [B] search out [C] look up [D] bring up. mol [D] 300KJ mol C=12, 0=16, H=1 ,Specific heat
15. I know that your friend will not accept the proposal, ………. capacity of water=4.2Jg K
[A] and you neither [B] and neither you [C] neither do you 36. Powdered marble reacts faster with hydrochloric acid
[D] neither will you. solution than the granular form because the powdered form
16. Mark is a very handsome fellow who informs me that he has has [A] more molecules [B] more atoms [C] larger surface
………. for pretty girls [A] a heart[B] a lip [C] an eye [D] a area [D] relatively large mass.
check. 37. For a reaction in equilibrium, the species involved in the
17. WaleAgun, in creating his characters, draws freely ………. his equilibrium constant expression are [A] gaseous and solid
experience in life [A]by [B]in [C]on [D] of. species [B] liquid and solid species [C] solid and dissolved
18. When I have an appointment with someone, I hate ………. species [D] gaseous and dissolved species.
waiting [A] to be keeping [B] for being kept [C] being kept 38. A phenomenon where an element exists in different forms in
[D] in being kept. the same physical state is known as [A] isomerism [B]
19. It’s no good ………. about the result until you have sat for the amorphism [C] allotropy [D] isotropy.
examination [A] to worry [B] for worrying [C] worrying [D] to 39. The substance often used for vulcanization of rubber is [A]
have worried. chlorine [B] hydrogen peroxide [C] sulphur [D]
20. If you don’t want to ………. your car to robbers, then don’t tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid.
travel in the night [A] loose [B] loss [C] lose [D] lost. 40. A gas that is not associated with global warming is [A] CO2
21. The number 25 when converted from the tens and units [B] SO2 [C] CH4 [D] H2.
base to the binary base (base two) is oneofthefollowing. 41. Which of the following structures is capable of producing
[A]10011 [B]111011 [C]111000 [D]11001 [E]110011. more tissues in the stem of a herbaceous flowering plant?
5 3
22. Evaluate (6.3 x 10 ) /(81 x10 ) to 3 significant figures [A] [A] Epidermis [B] pericycle [C] xylem [D] cambium.
77.80 [B] 778.0 [C] 7.870 [D] 8.770 [El 88.70. 42. The manufacture of carbohydrates by plants takes place only
2
23. The positive root of t in the following equation, 4t + 7t -1 = in [A] the leaves [B]the green stems [C] chlorophyll us parts
0, correct to 4 places of decimal, is [A]1.0622 [B]10.6225 [D] Flowering plants.
[C]O.1328 [D]0.3218 [E]2.0132. 43. In water culture experiment, a plant showed poor growth

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and yellowing of the leaves. These may be due to deficiency 47. The heart of the adult frog consists of [A] two auricles and
of [A] copper [B] iron [C] magnesium [D] calcium. two ventricles [B] one auricle and one ventricle [C] two
44. In million’s test, when the reagent is added to a protein food ventricles and one auricle [D] one ventricle and two auricles.
item, a white precipitate is produced which turns [A] blue on 48. In adult mammalian blood, the cells, which lack nuclei, are
heating [B] yellow oh heating [C] green on heating [D] red on the [A] erythrocytes [B] lymphocytes [C] leucocytes [D]
heating. phagocytes.
45. Regulation of blood sugar level takes place in the [A] 49. Which of the following movements occur during exhalation?
pancreas [B] ileum [C] liver [D] kidney. [A] the diaphragm and intercostals muscles relax [B] the
46. Unicellular organisms transport essential nutrients directly thoracic cavity increases in volume [C] the diaphragm and
to all parts of their bodies by the process of diffusion intercostals muscles contrast [D] the diaphragm contrast and
because they have [A] a large volume to surface area ratio the intercostals muscles relax.
[B] a large surface area to volume ratio [C] their bodies 50. In which of the following groups of animals is the Malphigian
immersed in the nutrients [D] their outer membrane made tubule found? [A] lizards, snakes and frogs [B] crickets,
of cellulose. houseflies and grasshoppers [C] millipedes, centipedes and
scorpions [D] earthworms, roundworms, and flatworms.

SOLUTION TO 2018/2019 EXAM

1.B 2.D 3.A 4.* 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.E 9.C 10.B
11.A 12.C 13. C 14.C 15.D 16.B 17.A 18.C 19.C 20A
21.D 22.* 23.C 24.C 25.C 26.E 27.B 28.C 29.B 30.A
31.D 32.C 33.C 34.D 35.A 36.C 37.D 38.D 39.C 40. D
41. 42.A 43.C 44.D 45.D 46.B 47.C 48.D 49.A 50.B

ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Examination 2017/2018
TIME: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

1. Which of the following is not an example of a force? (A) for a while and then decreases (B) decreases for a while and
tension (B) Weight (C) friction (D)mass (E)thrust then increases (C) increases gradually (D) decreases
2. A body moves along a circular path with uniform angular gradually (E) remains the same
speed of 0.6 rad s and at a constant speed of 3.0m1 10. The expansion of solids can be considered a disadvantage in
calculate the acceleration of the body towards the centre of the (A) fire alarm system (B) thermostat (C) riveting of steel
the circle (A) 25.0m/s (B) 5.4m/s (C) 5.Om/s (D) 1 .8m/s (E) plates (D) balance wheel of a watch (E) fitting of wheels on
0.2m/s rims
3. Which of the following is a derived unit? (A) Ampere (B) 11. A solid metal cube of side 10cm is heated from 10c to 60c. If
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Kilogram (C) second (D)Ohm (E)Kelvin the linear expansivity of the metal is 1.2x10 k , Calculate
3 3 3
4. A boy timed 20 oscillations of certain pendulum three times the increase in its volume (A) 0.6cm (B)1.2cm (C) 1.8cm
3 3
and obtained 44.3s, 45.5s and 45.7s respectively. Calculate (D) 3.6cm (E) 6.0cm
the mean period of oscillations of the pendulum (A) 0.13s 12. A gas has a volume of 546cm3 at Oc. What is the volume of
3
(B)2.22s (C) 2.26s (D) 44.30s (E)45.17s the gas at 100°c if its pressure remains constant? (A)346cm
3 3 3 3
5. A particle starts from rest and moves with a constant (B)446cm (C) 546cm (D)646cm (E) 6.0cm
acceleration of 0.5mIs, Calculate the time by the particle to 13. An image which cannot be formed on a screen is said to be
cover a distance of 25m (A) 2.5s (B) 7.1s (C) 10.0s (D) 50.0s (A) invented (B) real (C) erect (D) blurred
(E) 100.0s 14. Longitudinal waves cannot be (A) diffracted (B) refracted (C)
3
6. A block of material of volume 2 xIO-5m and density 2.5 polarized t (D) reflected (E) superposed
3 -3
xl0 kgm is suspended from a spring balance with half the 15. The images formed by a diverging lens are always (A)
volume of the block immersed in water. What is the reading diminish, virtual and inverted (B) diminished, virtual and
3 -3
of the spring balance? (Density of water = 1 .Ox 10 kg , g = erect (D) magnified, virtual and erect (E) magnified, real and
2
10m/s ). (A) 0.1 ON (B) 0.10N (C) 0.30N (D) 0.40N (E) 0.50N inverted
-1
7. An object is projected with a velocity of 100ms from the 16. In the normal use of a simple microscope, a person sees an
ground level at an angle? to the vertical. If the total time of (A) inverted, virtual and magnified image (B) erect, virtual
flight of the projectile is los, calculate? (g 1 0ms1) (A)0 and magnified image (C) erect, real and magnified image (D)
(B)30 (C)45 (D)60 (E)90 magnified, real and magnified image (E) inverted and real
8. How far will a body move in 4 seconds if uniform accelerate image the same as the object
2
from rest at rate of 2m/s ? (A)32m (B)24m (C)16m (D)12m 17. A lens of focal length 15.0cm forms an upright image four
(E) 8m times the size of an object. Calculate the distance of the
9. If the temperature of water is gradually increased from 0 to image from the lens (A) 11.3cm (B) 18.8cm (C) 37.5cm (D)
40C, the density of the water within this range (A) Increase 45.0cm (E)75.0cm

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18. An object is placed between two mirrors four which are 40. The bearing of a point X from Y is 074. What is the bearing of
inclined at an angle of 120 and facing each other Determine Y from X? (A)106 (B)148 (C)164 (D)254 (E)286
the number of images observed in two mirrors (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 41. The nucleus is considered the central organelle of a cell
3 (D) 4 (E)5 because it (A) contains the genetic material (B) contains the
19. In a ripple tank experiment, a vibrating plate is used to nuclear sap (C) is bounded by the nuclear membrane (U) is
generate ripples in the water If the distance between two located at the centre of the cell
successive troughs in 3.5cm and the Wave travels a distance 42. In prokaryotic cell type is characterized by (A) complex
of 31.5cm in 1.5s, calculate the frequency of the of the cytoplasm in which different regions ire poorly defined (B)
vibrator (A) 30Hz (B)6.OHz (C)12.0Hz (D)27.OHz (E)73.5Hz localization of different regions of the cell into tissues (C)
20. Which of the following have the longest wave lengths? (A) collection of organelles and macromolecular complexes (D)
infra-red rays (B) gamma rays (C) x rays (D) ultra violet rays simple cytoplasm with well defined regions
(E) radio waves 43. The natural tendency of organism as they evolve is to (A)
-1/3 -1/2
21. SimpIify12.5 x 49 (A)350 (B)35 (C)1/35 (D)1/350 (E)0 decrease in size (B) increase in (C) develop specialized
2x
22. 1f 3 =2, what is x? (A)1 (B)1.5 (C)4.5 (D) 18 (E)40.5 structures (D) feed indiscriminately
-3 -2
23. Express 0.00562 in standard form (A) 5.62x10 (B) 5.62x 10 44. In snails, the hard calcareous shells are secreted by the (A)
-2 2 3
(C) 5.62x10 (D) 5.62x10 (E) 5.62x10 radius (B) tenidium (C) pneumostome (D) mantle
24. Given that 1/3 log10P=1,find the value of P. (A)1/10 (B0 3 (C) 45. The ability of the cockroach to live in cracks and crevices is
10 (D)100 (E)1000 enhanced by the possession of (A) wings and segmented
1 1
25. Simplify: logv8(log8). (A) /3 (B) ½ (C) /3logv2 (D) 3 logv2 body (B) compound eyes (C) claws on the legs (0) dorsa-
26. If log x = 2.3675 and log y = 0.9750, find x +y, correct to ventrally flattened body
three significant figures? (A)1.18 (B)9.31 (C)9.03 (D)9.44 46. The caste of termites that lacks pigmentation is the (A) king
(E)9.46 (B) worker (C) soldier (D) queen
27. While doing his physics practical, Idowu recorded a reading 47. The structures that prevent food particles from escaping
as 1.12cm instead of 1.21 cm. Calculate his percentage error through the fish gill (A) arches (B) filaments (C) rakers
(A) 1.17% (B) 6.38% (C) 7.44% (D) 8.05% (E) 9.00% (D)lamellae
28. Find the 4th term of an A.P whose first term is 2 and the 48. A distinguishing feature of mammals is the possession of (A)
common difference is 0.5 (A)0.5 (B)2.5 (C)3.5 (D)4 (E)4.5 skin (B) scale (C) nail (D) hair
29. An arc of length 22cm subtends an angle of? at the centre of 49. Which of the following structures is capable of producing
the circle. What is the value of? if the radius of the circle is more tissues in the stem of a herbaceous flowering plant?
15cm? (Take π=22/7) (A) 70 (B) 84 (C) 96 (D)156 (E)168 (A) epidermis (B) pericycle (C) xylem (D) cambium
30. Find the sum of the first five terms of the GP 2,6,18. (A) 484 50. The manufacture of carbohydrates by plants takes place only
(B) 243 (C) 242 (D)130 (E)121 in (A) the leaves (B) the green stems (C) chlorophyllous parts
2
31. Let J be the set of positive integer If H = (x: J, x <3 and x # 0) (E) flowering plants
then, (A) H(1) (B) H is an infinite set (C) S H(o,1 ,2) (D) H = () 51. In a water culture experiment, a plant showed poor growth
(E) J<H and yellowing of the leaves. These may be due to deficiency
32. In a class of 80 student had to study Economics or of (A) copper (B) iron (C) magnesium (D) calcium
Geography, or both Economics and Geography. If 64 52. In million’s test, when the reagent is added to a protein food
students studies Economics and 50 studied Geography, how item, a white precipitate is produced which turns (A) blue on
many studied both subjects? (A) 15 (B)30 (C)35 (D)45 (E)50 heating (B) yellow on heating (C) green on heating (D) red on
2
33. Factorize x +4x -192 (A) (x -4) (x+48) (B) (e+1) (C) (x -12) (U) heating
(x -12) (E) (x+1 6) 53. Regulation of blood sugar level takes place in the (A)
2
34. Factorize 2e -3e + 1 (A) (2e-1)(e-I) (B)(e+1)(2e +1) pancrease (B) ileum (C) liver (D) kidney
(C)(2e+3)(3-2) (D)(2e-3)(e-1) (E) (e2-3) (2e-1) 54. Unicellular organism transport essential nutrients directly to
2
35. Solve the equation 7y = 3y. (A) y = 3 or 7 (B)y = 0 or 7 (C) y all parts of their bodies by the process of diffusion because
= 0 or 9 (E) y = 0 or 10 they have (A) a large volume to surface area ratio (B) a large
2
36. Solve the equation 2a -3a-27=0 (A)3/2,9 (B)-2/3,9 (C)3,9/2 surface area to volume ratio (C) their bodies immersed in
(D)-3,-9/2 (E)-3,9/2 the nutrients (D) their outer membrane made of cellulose
37. A sector of a circle of radius 7cm has an area of 44cm2. 55. The heart of the adult frog consists of (A) two auricles and
Calculate the angle of the sector, correct to the nearest two ventricles (B) one auricle and one ventricles (C)two
degree.(A)6 (B)26 (C)52 (D)103 (E)206 ventricles and one auricle (D) one ventricle and two auricles
38. If the shadow of a pole 7m high is 1/2 its length, what is the 56. In adult mammalian blood, the cells which lack nuclei are the
angle of elevation of the sun, correct to the nearest (A) erythrocytes (B)lymphocytes (C) leucocytes (0)
degree?(A)90 (B)63 (C)60 (D)26 (E)0 phagocytes
39. From the top of a building 1 0m high, the angle of 57. Which of the following movements occur during exhalation?
depression of a stone lying on the horizontal ground is 69. (A) the diaphragm and intercostals muscles relax (B) the
Calculate, correct to I decimal point the distance of the thoracic cavity increases in volume (C) the diaphragm and
stone from the foot of the building (A)3.6m (B)3.8m (C)6.0m intercostals muscles contrast (D) the diaphragm contrasts
(D)9.3m (E)26.1m and the intercostals muscles relax

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58. In which of the following groups of animals is the Malphigian crystallization (D) is efflorescent
tubule found? (A) lizards, snakes and.frogs (B) crickets, 73. The effluent of an industrial plant used on electrolysis of
house flies and grasshoppers (C) millipedes,, centipedes and concentrated brine, with a flowing mercury cathode may
scorpions (D) earthworms, roundworms and flatworms contain impurities like (A) oxygen (B) hydrogen (C) mercury
59. Which of the following is not a function of the mammalian (D) chloride (D) hydrogen chloride
3
skeleton? (A) protection (B) respiration (C) transportation 74. The solubility in moles perdm of 20g of CuSO4 dissolved in
(D) support 100g of water at 1 80C is (A) 0.13 (B) 0.25 (C) 1.25 (D) 2.00
60. The most reliable estimate of growth is by measuring (Cu 63.5,S=32,0=16)
changes in - (A) length (B)volume (C)surfacearea 75. Smoke consists of (A) solid particle dispersed in liquid (B)
(D)dryweight solid or liquid particles dispersed in gas (C) gas or liquid
61. Which of the following is nota physical change? (A) the particles dispersed in liquid (D) liquid particles dispersed in
bubbling of chlorine into water (B) the bubbling of chlorine liquid.
into a jar containing hydrogen (C) the dissolution of sodium 76. Na2C2O4 + CaCO2 CaCO2O4 + 2NaCl. Given a solution of
chloride in water (D)the passing of steam over heated iron. 1 .9g of sodium oxalate in 50g of water at room
62. In the reaction SnO2 + 2C ------ Sn + 2CO, the mass of coke temperature, calculate the minimum volume of 0.1M
containing 80% carbon required to reduce 0.302kg of pure calcium chloride required to produce maximum calcium
2
tin oxide is (A) 40kg (B) 0.20kg (C) 0.06kg (D)0.04kg. oxalate using the above equation. (A) 1 .40x10 dm (B) 1.40x
2 3 2 3 2 3
(Sn=119.O=16,C=12) 10 dm (C) 1.40x10 dm (D) 1.40x10 cm
63. The Avogadro number of 24g of magnesium is the same as 77. 2.0g of a monobasic acid was made up to 250cm3 with
that of (A) lg of hydrogen molecules (B) 16g oxygen distilled water 25.00cm3 of this solution required 20.00cm3
molecules (C) I 2g of carbon molecules (0) 35.5g of chlorine of 1 M NaOH solution for complete neutralization the molar
molecules. mass Qf the acid is (A) 200g (B)150g (C)100g (D)50g
+
64. A gas occupies a container of volume 146cm3 at 180°c and 78. What is the concentration of H ions in moles per dm3 of a
-5 -5 -3
0.971 atom its volume in cm3 at STP (A)133 (B)146 (C)266 solution of pH4.398? (A)4.0 x 10 (B) 0.4x 10 (C) 4.Ox 10
-3
(D)292 (D) 0.4x 10
3
65. The volume occupied by 1 .58g of a gas at STP is 500cm . 79. What volume of 11 .0M hydrochloric acid must be distilled
What is the relative molecules mass of the gas? (A)28 (B)32 to obtain 1dm3 of 0.05M acid? (A) 4.54cm3 (B)5.65cm3
3
(C)44 (D)71 (G.M.V.at S.T.P=22.40dm ) (C)6.76cm3 (D)7.87cm3
66. Equal volumes of CO,.SO2, NO2 and H2S were released into a 80. . If 1 0.8g of silver is deposited in a silver coulometer
room at the same point and time, Which of the following connected in series with a copper coulometer, the volume of
gives the order of diffusion of the gases to the opposite oxygen liberated is (A) 0.56dm3 (B) 5.60dm3 (C) 11.29dm3
comer of the room? (A) CO, SO2, NO2, H,S (B) S02, NO2, H=S, (D) 22.40dm3 (Ag =108; Cu =64; GMV at S.T.P. = 22.40dm3)
CO (C) CO, H2S, S02, NO2 (D) CO, H3S, NO2, SO (S =32, C=1 2,
0= 16, N =14, H =1) Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the
67. A basic postulate of the kinetic theory of gases is the underlined words.
molecules of a gas move in straight lines between collisions. 81. The young engineer is good at terminating other people’s
This implies that (A) collisions are perfectly elastic (B) forces projects but has not been capable of ---- any of his own. (A)
of repulsion exist (C) forces of repulsion and attraction are in integrating (B) finishing (C) completing (D) initiating (E)
equilibrium (D) collisions are inelastic organizing
68. Which of the following terms indicates the number of bonds 82. The manager who is expected to be given respect was
that can be formed by an atom? (A) oxidation number (B) treated with--—-- (A) dignity (8) scorn (C) shame (D) cruelty
valence (C) atomic number (D) electronegativity (E) disioyalty
69. X(g) X(g) The type of energy involved in the above 83. Those who had invitation cards were admitted to the party
transformation is (A) ionization energy (B) sublimation while those who had none were------ (A) barred (B) repelled
energy (C) lattice energy (D) electron affinity (C) expelled (D) compelled (E) restricted
70. Chlorine, consisting of two isotopes of mass number 35 and 84. Nobody expects him to show ------- for his children but he
37, has an atomic mass of 35.5. The relative abundance of certainly bestows too much affection on them (A) love (B)
the isotopes of mass number 37 is (A) 20 (B) 25 (C)50 (D)75 concern (C) intimacy (D) devotion (E) hatred
71. 10.0dm3 of air containing H2S as an impurity was passed 85. The challenger was crude and inexperienced in contrast to
through a solution of Pb(NO3)2 until all the H3S had reacted. the champion who was ------- (A)great (B)exposed
The precipitate of PbS was found to weigh 5.02g.According (C)celebrated (D)refined (E)strong
to the equation, Pb(NO3)2 + H2S PbS+2HNO3 the percentage
by volume of hydrogen sulphide (A)50.2 (B)47.0 (C)4.47 From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best
(Pb= 207, 5 = 32, GMVat S.T.P = 22.4dm3) completes each of the following sentences. –
72. A blue solid T., which weighed 5.0g was placed on a table. 86. The fisherman threw a stone into the river and this caused a
After 8 hours the resulting pink solid was found to weigh ---------- (A) sprinkle (B) sparkle (C) splash (D)spring (E)storm
5.5g it can be inferred that substance T (A) is deliquescent 87. The play was so interesting that the ---------- clapped for
(B) is hygroscopic (C) has some molecules of water of quite a long time at the end. (A)spectators (B)watchers

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(C)congregation (D)people (E)audience 94. He was reluctant to grant my request (A) disposed (B)
88. The building ---------- because of weak structural foundation. delight (C) reticent (D)unwilling (E) agreeable
(A) tumbled (B) succumbed (C)somersaulted (D) collapsed 95. The detective was perplexed when the clues in the murder
(E) caved case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects (A)
89. The magazine was --------- by the government for an surprised (B) confused (C) excited (D) discouraged (E)
offensive publication. (A) prescribed (B) proscribed disappointed
(C)suspended (D)condemned (E)persecuted 96. The Military Governor called for a concerted effort in solving
90. Many people reacted to the brutal murder of the popular the problems of the state. (A) a dramatic (B) an agitated (C)a
journalist with strong ------(A) Indignation (B) demonstrate joint (D)a direct (E)an unfailing
(C) mobilization (D) condemnation (6) accusation 97. My financial situation is so precarious that very soon I may
be insolvent (A) borrowing (B)steeling (C)soluble
From the words or groups of words lettered A - E below each of (D)dependent (E)bankrupt
the following sentences, choose the word or group of words 98. The chairman is of the opinion that accepting the proposal
that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of would be inimical to the objectives of the association. (A)
words as used in the sentence. harmful (B) relevant (C) irrelevant (D)indispensable
91. It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon race. (A) (E)helpful
courage (B) determine (C) energy (D) intelligence (E) 99. The famous politician was noted for his pragmatic approach
cleverness to national interest (A) idealistic (B) romantic (C)
92. But for the principal actor the play would have been dull. (A) compromising (0) practical (E) inconsistent
Important (B) head (C)master (D)famous (E)main 100. Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success (A) sad
93. An open car has no protection against the elements (B) despondent (C) unconvinced (D) worried (E) concerned
(A)weather (B) emergency (C)molecule (D)atoms
(E)atmosphere
SOLUTION TO 2017/2018 EXAM
1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.B 8.E 9.C 10.C
11.E 12.A 13. C 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.D 18.D 19.* 20C
21.C 22.B 23.A 24.E 25.B 26.B 27.E 28.C 29.* 30.A
31.A 32.C 33.* 34.D 35.C 36.E 37.D 38.B 39.E 40. D
41.A 42.A 43.C 44.A 45.D 46.B 47.C 48.D 49.* 50.C
51.B 52.D 53.A 54.B 55.D 56.A 57.A 58.B 59.C 60.C
61.C 62.* 63.C 64.A 65.D 66.* 67A 68.B 69.* 70.B
71.C 72.B 73.C 74.C 75.B 76.* 77.* 78.A 79* 80*
81.D 82.B 83.A 84.E 85.D 86.C 87.E 88.D 89.B 90.A
91.C 92.E 93.A 94.D 95.B 96.C 97.E 98.A 99.D 100.B

ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Examination 2016/2017

TIME: 1Hour 30 Mins.

Answer all questions

dy 2x
1. If y=(1-2x)3,findthevalue of /dx at x= -1 A. 57 B.27 C.-6 D.- 8. Given that ∛4 = 16, find x. A.2 B.3. C.4 D.6
54 9. Simplify 1/√(3+2) in the form of a+b√3 A. -2-13 B.-2+√3 C.
2. In how many ways can 6 colored chalks be arranged if 2 are 2-√3 D.√3
of the same colour? A. 60 8. 120 C.240 D.360 2
10. Find the derivation of (2+3x) (1 -x) with respect to x. A. 6x-1
3. How many possible ways are there of seating seven people B. 1 -6x C. 6 D. 3
P, 0, R, S, T, U, V at a circular table? A.360 8.720 C. 2520 D. 2
11. Find the derivative of the function of y = 2x (2x-1) at the
5040 point x = -1. A.-16 8-4 C.16 D.18
4. What is the probability that an integer x, (1 < x < 20) chosen 12. Find the mean deviation of 1,2,3, and 4 A.1.0 B.2 C.3 D.4
at random is divided by both 2 and 3? A. 1/20 B.1/3 C.3/20 13. In how many ways can 2 students be selected from a group
D.7/10 of 5 students in a debating competition? A. 10 ways B. 15
5. Find p,4516 - P7 = 3056 A.1177 B.1147 C.1167 D.1157 ways C. 20 ways D.25 years
1 1
6. Find the sum to infinity of the series ½ + /6 + /18 A. 1 B. 3/4 14. If the interest on N1 50.00 for 2 ½ yrs is N4.50. Find the
C. 2/3 D.1/3 interest on N250.00 for 6month at the same rate. A.N1.50
7. y is inversely proportional to x and y = 4 when x= ½ . Find x B.N7.50 C.N15.00 D.N18.00
1 1
when y=10. A. /10 B. /5 C. 2 D. 10 15. What are the integra 1 values of x which satisfy A. -2,1,0,-1

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B.-1, 0, 1, 2 C. -1,0,1 D. 0,1,2 39. The pitch of sound note depend on A. timber B. Harmonics
16. If the 29th term of an AP is twice the third term and the sum C. Frequency D. Quality.
of the first four term is 42. Find the common difference. A.6 40. Satellite communication network makes use of A. Infra-red
B.3 C.2 D.1 ray B. Sound wave C. Radio wave D. x-ray wave
17. Find the sum of the first 20 term of the series 8, 12,16 96 41. If two inductors of inductance 3H and 6H are arrange in
A. 1400 B.1500 C. 1040 D.960 series, the total inductance H is A. 18.0H B. 9.0H C. 2.0H
th
18. Given the series 2,4,6 find the 4 term of the GP A.32 B.68 D. 5.0H
C.70 D.64 42. The charge carriers in gases are A. ions only B. electrons only
19. The sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 1800. C. electrons and ions D. protons only
Calculate the size of the exterior angle of the polygon. 43. The mode of heat transfer that do not require a material
A.30° B.24° C. 15° 0.12° medium. A. conduction. 8. convection C. radiation D.
3 2
20. Find the remainder when 3x + 5x – 11x 4 is divided by x+3 propagation
A. 4 B. 1 C. -1 D. -4 44. The unit for energy is A. Joule B. Ampere C. Watts D.
21. The first and last term of an AP is 6 and 42. If the sum of the Pascal
Progression is 192, the number of the term in the AP is A.6 45. The magnetic field is produce at what angle A.0° D.30°
8.7 C.8 0.5 C.180° D.90°
22. Lf sin α = ½ , tan α is A. 1/3 B. √3/2 C. ½ D. √1/3 46. The frequency of a stationary wave of 100Hz has a
23. The real number x which satisfy the inequality 1/3 (x±1 )-1 > wavelength of 2m. Find the velocity of waves A, 500m/s B.
1/5(x+4). A. x<11 B. x = 1 C. x >1 D. x = 11 200m/s C. 300m/s D. 40m/s
2
24. If ß and α are the roots of 5x – x = 10, α + ß is A. ½ B.1/5 47. A battery of e.m.f 40V and internal resistance 5Ω is
C. 10 D. 2 connected to a resistance of 15Ω. Calculate the terminal
25. What is the 4th angle for the quadrilateral whose other potential difference A. 40V B. 20V C. 30V D. 75V
three angles are 580, 1170, 122°? A.30 B.60° C.63° 0.360° 48. A car moving round a circular racing track takes I 20s to do a
lap of 8km. what is the speed in km/h? A. 250km/h B.
PHYSICS TYPE A 240km/h C. 300kni/h D.280km/h
26. In which of the following material would sound travel least. 49. Filament is commonly used at home because of its A. high
A. water B. oil C metal D. gas freezing point B. low melting point C. low boiling point D.
27. Suppose the direction of the refracted ray is required for the high melting point.
light incident in air at 50°, n= 1.33. Find the angle of 50. Secondary cells are better referred to as A. cell B.
o o
refraction A. 45° B. 50 C. 70° D. 35 accumulator C. battery D. charger
28. The ability of the eye lens to focus point at different distance
on to the retina is A. Binocular B. Accommodation C. CHEMISTRY TYPE A
Hypermetropia D. Colourization 51. When sodium react with water, the resulting solution is A.
29. When light is refracted which colour is the least refracted? weakly acidic B. neutral C. acidic D. alkaline
A.Red B.Blue C.Violet D.indigo 52. The gas that gives brown colouration in brown ring test is
30. The frequency F of the fundamental note from plucked wire A.CO B.NO C. CO2 D.NO2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
is given by A. /4√ /m B. /2L √ /m C. /2L√ /m D. /2L√ /m
t 53. Which of the following polymer is suitable for packaging
31. Suppose the potential difference of 2.4V at a current of electrical insulator? A. polystyrene B. polyethylene C.
0.2A. Find the resistance A.14? B.12? C.16? D.20? polyamide D. polycarbonate
32. Which is correct for dimension of acceleration A. MLT B.
2 54. The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as
3 2
LT C. LT D. LT A. Acidification B. Hydrolysis C. Specification D.
33.
2
Suppose a car of mass 1000kg is accelerating at 2m/s then Etherification
the force F acting on it is A. 20000N B. 2000N C.40000N 55. Hydrogen is released when dilute hydrochloric acid react
D.4500N with A. Ag B. Au C. Cu D. Na
34. Which of the same quantities has same unit as Joules A. 56. Which of the following chloride would exhibit the least ionic
Newton X Force B. Force X acceleration C. Newton X meter character? A. LiCI B. MgCl2 C. CaCI2 D.AlCI2
D. Watt X Force 57. When H2S is passed into a solution of iron (ii) chloride, the
35. If the pile driver has a weight of 660N and is raised 2Om, solution turns A. Brown B. Palegreen C. Colourless D. Red
then energy of stationary pile is A.13200J B.134003 58. The property which makes alcohol soluble in water is the
C.14200J D.15200J A. cooling B. wetting C. covalent nature D. bonding
36. The V.R is independent of A. Quality B. pulley C. friction 59. Deliquescent substances are used for A. cooling B. boiling
D.frequency C. drying D. melting
37. The process whereby the molecules of different substance 60. What mass of water is produced when 8.0g of hydrogen
move more randomly is called A. surface tension B. react with excess oxygen? - A.36.0g B.8.0g C.720g
Capillarity C. diffusion D. osmosis D.16.Og (H=1.0=16)
38. The process whereby a liquid spontaneously changes into 61. Cancerous are cured by exposure to A. y-ray B, a-ray C.
vapour is called A. evaporation B. regulation C. boiling D. P-ray D. x-ray
sublimation 62. An oxide XO2 has vapour density of 32. What is the atomic

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 mass of X? A. 32 B.20 C. 14 D. 72. 82. Mr. Momoh ………. hard for many years before he got
63. Petroleum oil are separated by A. Crystallization B. promotion A. had been worked B. had been working C. has
Fractional Distillation C. Centrifugation D. Decantation. worked ft has been working.
64. How many moles of CaCO3 will be required to produce 5.6g 83. lam sorry ………. to the meeting last night A. not come B. I
of CaO? (Ca 40, C= 12, 0 =16) A. 0.20mol B. 0.lmole C. didn’t come C. to come D. I hadn’t come
0.25mole D.0.40mole 84. John felt sorry ………. the poor people who hadn’t enough to
65. The compound represented thus C2H2 is A. Alkane B. eat A. for B. because C. of D. that
Ethyne C. Ethene D. Ethane 85. Mary’s was unable ………. the work in time A. she completed
66. The shape of d-orbital is A. Spherical B. orthogonal C. B. she couldn’t complete C. complete D. not to complete
polygonal D. dumbbell 86. Mr. Olayinka was delighted ………. A. you to come B. that you
67. The general formular for the alkanone is A. R2CO B. ROH C. come C. you not to come D. did you come
R’COOR 0. RCHO. 87. Food prices ………. a lot since last year. A. have gone up B.
68. Which of the following metal burns with a brick-red flame had gone up C. went up D. go up
A.Pb B.Ca C.Na D.Mg 88. The Romans once ………. most of Europe and North Africa for
69. A burning candle produces water and A. carbon (ii) oxide B. many years. A. have ruled B. had been ruling C. rule D. ruled
carbon (iv) oxide C. oxygen D. hydrogen 89. Eze has not heard anything of his sister Ada since she ……….
70. Proteins in acid solution undergo A. Polymerization B. to the United Kindom. A.has gone B. had gone C.had been
Substitution C. Fermentation D. hydrolysis going D. went
71. Ethanoic acid is A. Tribasic B. Unionizable C. Monobasic 90. Everyone looked ………. to peter to give a lead A. to B. out C.
D. Diabasic up D.at
72. What quantity will be deposited by a current of 2A at a time 91. Everyone looked ………. Peter as their leader A. at B. on C.
of 4s A. 9C B. 10G C.8C D.12C for D. up
73. Phosphorus is stored under water to prevent it from A. 92. Mary would never have finished her homework if Patrick
dehydrating B. becoming inert C. catching fire D. smelling hadn’t helped her ………. A. in B. with C. out D. off
14
74. What is the product of bombarding C6 nucleus with 93. John spent hours looking ……... his dictionary he couldn’t find
22 15 15 16
neutron? A. C6 B. C6 C. C7 D. C7 it. A. at B. in C. for D. to
75. The element with the electronic configuration: 94. Everyone looked ………. to peter as a great leader A. up B.
2 2 8 2 2
1S 2S 2P 3S 3P ? A.C B. Si C. N D.C0 down C. on D. for
95. At the beginning of the period, the geography master fired
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TYPEA ………. a series of question about South EastAsia. A. up B. on
76. The principal was not aware ………. the visitors on their C. away D. off
arrival A. to have met B. that he should have met C. that he
met ID. to meet the visitors on their arrival From each numbered list choose the word or expression which
77. John was glad ………. A. were the exams over B. the exams will complete the corresponding sentence c9rrectly.
were over C. the exams to be over D. at the exams which 96. The answer to this sum is wrong, you ………. a mistake A.
over must make B. must have made C. can have made D. may
78. Patrick was afraid ………. A. whether he had failed 8.to have have, made
failed C.he has failed D. he had failed 97. “Hurry up, it’s time to go”. Surely, it A. can’t be B. must be C.
79. Patrick was wrong ………. A. he contradicted the teacher B. must’s be D. can be
to contradict the teacher C. contradicted the teacher D. to 98. A Bridget: I’ll have to go row Ada, Ada: surely you go yet A.
be contradicted the teacher mustn’t B. need to C. don’t need to D. have got to
80. Doing snippets of work each day is not ………. anyone A. very 99. When you are ready, you ………. go. A. may B. can’t C. ought
satisfactory 8. really satisfactory to very C. really very not to D. would
satisfactory to D. very really satisfactory to 100. I wonder where Okeke is he ………. by now A. ought to arrive
81. At last the aircraft was able to takeoff. It ………. for two hours B. ought to have arrived C. must arrive D. can’t have arrived
by a fault in the electrical system A. has been delayed B.
delayed C. had been delayed D. is delayed

SOLUTION TO 2016/2017 EXAM

1.C 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.B 8.B 9.C 10.A
11.C 12.A 13. A 14.A 15.D 16.B 17.C 18.* 19.A 20.B
21.C 22.C 23.C 24.B 25.C 26.B 27.D 28.B 29.C 30.D
31.B 32.C 33.B 34.C 35.A 36.C 37.C 38.A 39.C 40. C
41.C 42.B 43.B 44.A 45.D 46.B 47.C 48.B 49.D 50.B
51.D 52.D 53.A 54.C 55.A 56.D 57.D 58.* 59.C 60.A
61.D 62.A 63.D 64.B 65.B 66.D 67A 68.B 69.B 70.A
71.C 72.C 73.C 74.B 75.B 76.C 77.B 78.C 79B 80.C
81.B 82.C 83.B 84.A 85.C 86.B 87.C 88.D 89.D 90.C
91.B 92.C 93.C 94.A 95.B 96.B 97.C 98.C 99.A 100.B

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ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Examination 2015/2016
TYPE AA TIME: 1HOUR

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: Please ensure that you have submitted one downloaded on-line registration form before and after the
examination. Calculators, cell phones and other electronics devices are not allowed. Any form of examination malpractice automatically
disqualifies the candidate. Candidates may use logarithm tables. Answer all questions TIME ALLOWED: 1 hr30mm

Shade the answer sheet as appropriate: with HB pencil only gravitational potential energy of the stone
13. Ball is thrown vertically upwards from the ground with an
PHYSICS initial velocity of 50m/s. What is the total time spent by the
1. The slope of a straight line displacement time graph ball in air?(g=10m/s) A.2.5s B.5.0s C. 10.0s D. 15.0s
indicates A. distance travelled B. uniform velocity C. uniform E.20.0s
acceleration D. instant acceleration E. uniform speed. 14. Which of the following correctly gives the relationship
2. A ball of mass 0.5kg moving at 10m/s collides with another between linear speed V and angular speed w of a body
2
ball of equal mass at rest. If the two balls move off together moving uniformly in circle of radius? A. v= wr B v =w r C.
2 2
after the impart, calculate their common velocity A. 0.2m/s v=wr D. v = wr E. v=wr
B. 0.5m/s C. 10m/s D. 3m/s 15. Which of the following is used to determine the relative
3. How much heat s given out when a piece of iron mass 50g density of the acid in a car battery? A. hypsometer B.
and specific heat capacity 460/kg/K cools from 85°c to 25°c? hygrometer C. manometer D. hydrometer E. spectrometer
6 2 4 3 3 3
A. 1.38 x 10 J B. 2.53 x 10 J C. 1.98 x 10 J D. 1.38 x 10 J 16. A block of material volume 20cm and density 2.3g/cm is
3
E. 1 .27x1 0 J suspended from a spring balance with half the volume of the
4. Which of the following is not a suitable method of reducing block immersed in water What is the reading of the spring
loss of heat from a piece of hot iron? A. wrapping it in cotton balance? (Density of water = 1.0 g/cm3) A. 8g B. 25g. C. 30g
wool B. painting it black C. placing it in a vacuum D. placing D. 40g E. 50g
it in a rubber support E. keeping it in a closed wooden box 17. Apiece of cork which is floating on water is acted upon by
5. A bat emits a sound wave at a speed of 1650.00m/s and the forces of A. weight and viscosity B. weight and upthrust
receives the echoes 0.15s later. Calculate the distance of the C. upthrust and viscosity D. weight only E. upthrust only
bat from the reflector A. 8.75m B. 16.6Cm C. 87.75m D. 18. Which of the following is derived unit? A. meter B. coulomb
123.75m E.330.OOm C. kilogram D. second E. ampere
6. Which of the following is/are characteristics of sound? i. 19. An engine raises 100kg of water through a height of 60m in
pitch ii Loudness iii. Quality iv. Noise A. I only B. ii only C. I & 20s. What is the power of the engine? (g = I0m/s°) A.
ii only D. I, ii & iii only E. i, ii, iii and iv 120.00w B.3000.00w C. 333.00w D. 300.00w E. 30.00w
7. An image which can be formed on a screen is said to be A. 20. If the temperature of a small quantity of water in a closed
virtual B. blurred C. inverted D. erect E. real container is gradually increased from 0°c to 40°c then the
8. A ray of light is incident at an angle of 30° on a glass prism of density of water within its range A. increases for a while and
refractive index 1.5. Calculate the angle through which the then decreases B. decreases for awhile and then increases C.
ray is minimally deviated in the prism.(the medium increases graduafly D. decreases gradually E. remains the
surrounding the prism is air). A.10.5° B. 5. 5° C.21.1° same
D.38.9° E.40.5°
9. At which of the following distances from the lens should a MATHEMATICS
-1/3 -12 1 1
slide be placed in a slide greater than f but less than 2f D. 21. Simplify: 125 x 4 x 10° A. 350 B. 35 C. /35 D. /350 E. 0
2x
equal to f E. equal to 2f 22. If 3 = 27, what is x? A. 1 B.1.5 C.4.5 D. 18 E. 40.5
-3
10. What of the camera corresponds to the iris of the eye? A. 23. Express 0.00562 in standard form. A. 5.62 X 10 B. 5.62 x
-2 -2 4 3
shutter B. film C. lens D. diaphragm E. focusing ring 10 C. 0.562 x 10 D. 5.62 x 10 E. 5.62x 10
11. Which of the following is not a mechanical wave? A. wave 24. Given that 1/3log10 P = 1, find the value of P A.3 B. 1/10
propagated in stretched ring B. waves in closed pipes C. C.10 D.100 E.1000
(log 27)/
radio waves D. water waves E. sound waves 25. Simplify √ log81 A. 1/6 B. 3/8 C.1/2 D.4 E.6
12. A catapult is used to project a stone. Which of the following 26. The population of a village is 5846. Express this number to
energy conversions takes place as the stone is released? A. three significant figures A. 5850 B. 5846 C.5840 D.585
The kinetic energy of the stone is converted into E.584
-1 1/2
gravitational potential energy B. The gravitational potential 27. Simplify ((1/4) ) A. 1/6 B.1 C. 2 D.4 E. 8
2
energy of the catapult is converted into the kinetic energy of 28. For what value of y is the expression (y + 2)/(y - Sy -10)
the stone C. The elastic potential energy of the catapult is undefined? A. y = 0 B. y = 2 C. y = 3 D. y = 5 E. y = 10
converted into elastic potential energy D. The elastic 29. Simplify log6 + log12 A.-4 B.-1 C.0 D.1 E.4
2
potential energy of the catapult is converted into the 30. Solve the equation 3a+ 10 = a A. a = 5 or a = 2 B. a = -5 or

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a = 2 C a=10 or a = 0 D. a = 5 or a = -2 E. a = -5 or a = -2 50. Using exponential notation, express the quantity 72.8mg in

2 -5 -3
31. Evaluate(101.2) - (100.5)° A. 1 B. 2.02 C.20.02 D. 141.19 terms of its basic S.I. unit A. 7.28 x 10 B.72.8 x 10 kg C.
-3 -5
E. 202 7.28 x 10 g D. 7.28.x 10 kg
32. Express the product of 0.06 and 0.09 in standard form A. 5.4 51. A given mass at constant temperature occupies 5001 at
-3 -2 6 2 3
x 10 B. 5.4 x 10 D. 5.4 x10 D. 5.4x10 E. 5.4x10 700mm pressure. What volume will it occupy at 200mm
-1/2
33. Simplify(36) x 5° A. 3/4 B. 1/24 C.2/3 D.11/2 E. 2029 pressure? A. 1750 B. 1875 C. 1645 D.5017
34. If cos(A)° = ½ which of the following angles has a cosine -½ ? 52. The expression P1 + P2 +
A.30° 8. 120° C. 150° D. 210° E.330°
35. A ladder 9m long leans against a vertical wail making an ENGLISH LANGUAGE
angle of 64° with the horizontal ground. Calculate correctly 1. This is important ………. your last essay. A. on B. with C. by
the decimal place, how far the foot of the ladder is from the D .for
wall. A.4.0m B.5.8m C.7.1m D.8.1m E. 18cm 2. The team has suffered defeat ………. A. before B. with C.
36. Lf 3log a+5 log a-6 log a. What is a A.1 8. B. 6. C. 8 D. G. 16 over D. after
E. 32 3. Unemployment has been ………. the increase since last year.
37. If the second and fourth terms of a geometrical progression A. of B. at C. on D. in
are Band 32 respectively, what is the sum of the four terms? 4. Cat sleep ………. Day and hunt at night A. at B. by C. in D.
A.28 B.40 C.48 D.60 E.68 during
2
38. Factorize 35-2b-b A.(35-2b)(b-1) B.(7+b)(5-b) C.(3+7)(5-b) 5. L don’t want anything to interfere ………. My project A. with
D.(35-b)(3b+7) E. (7+b)(5tb) B. on C. over D. by
39. Evaluate 0.009 ÷ 0.012. Leaving your answer in standard 6. The two brothers came in ………. The backdoor A. within B.
2 1 -1 -2
form. A.7.4 x 10 B.7.5 x 10 C.7.5 x 10 D.7.5x10 E. along C. across D. through
3
7.5x10 7. ………. the terms of agreement with your landlord, you
2
40. Factorize the following expression: 2x + x -15. A. (2x+5)(y- should not sub-let the house. A. on B. under C. upon D. by
3) B. (2x-5)(y+3) C. (2x-5)(x-3) D. (2x-3)(x+5) E. 8. Nigeria’s economy was buoyant ………. the 1970s A. through
(2x+5)(x+3) Ban C. in D. with
9. The musician ………. waxed that record died fifty years ago A.
CHEMISTRY: who B. whom C. which D. whose
41. Complete hydrogenation of oils results in the production of 10. The author ………. book you are reading now, won the Noble
A. soaps B. detergent C. alkalines D. butter F. margarine. Price for literature last year A. which B. that C. whose D.
42. A sample of orange juice is suspected to have been whom
contaminated with a yellow dye. Which of the following 11. The lady ………. you were talking about yesterday is here now
methods can be used to detect the dye? A. decantation B. A. which B. whom C. who’s D. whose
Chromatography C. distillation D. filtration E. evaporation 12. The pencil ………. you gave me yesterday is lost. A. whose
43. The heat accompanying the reaction represented by the B. whom C. that D. who
equation H2O(g) is described as the heat of A. Solution B. 13. I honest don’t understand ………. you hate that man. A.
neutralization D. sublimation E. activation When B. Where C. why D. how
44. Which of the following compounds will undergo addition 14. I’d like to know……….., he’ll wriggle out of this ease A. how
reactions? A. ethyne B. butane C. pentane D. B. whenever C. where D. what
Tetrachioromethane E. ethanol 15. ………. of the two pencil is yours? A. where B. who C.
45. How many unpaired electrons are there in an atom whose which D. whose
atomic number is 8? A.0 B.1 C.2 D .3 16. ………. university is ………. Institution of higher learning. A.
46. A piece of metal object of mass 60 was analysed and found An....an B. An ... a C. A……a D.A....an
to contain 20% by weight of magnesium. Calculate the 17. l’d give up smoking, if l ………. you, A. am B. were C. was D.
number of moles of magnesium present (Mg = 12) A 0.5mol are
B 1 mol C. 1 .5moI D. 2moI E. 2.5moI 18. It is high time you ………. visiting that friends of yours. A.
47. What is the maximum number of electrons that can be should stop B. stopped C. stop D. must
contained in the d-sub shell A.6 B. 8 C.10 D.12 19. ………. had they entered when it started to rain A. hardly B.
2-
48. What is the oxidation number of zinc in Zn(OH)4 A.-2 B.4 nearly C. almost D. fairy
C.2 D.-1 E.-4 20. All your ………. like you very much. A. brother-in-law B.
49. Write the formular of the compound whose names is iron (ii) brother-in-laws C. brother-in-laws D. brothers-in-law
Tetraoxosulphate (vi) heptahydrate. A. Fe2SO4.7H20. B.
2FeSO4.7H20 C. FeSO4.7H20 D. FeSO4.(H20)7

SOLUTION TO 2015/2016 EXAM

1.C 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.E 8.B 9.C 10.D
11.C 12.C 13. C 14.A 15.B 16.E 17.C 18.B 19.B 20.D
21.C 22.B 23.A 24.E 25.B 26.C 27.C 28.D 29.D 30.D
31.D 32.A 33.* 34.B 35.C 36.C 37.D 38.B 39.C 40. B
41.E 42.B 43.C 44.A 45.C 46.B 47.C 48.C 49.C 50.D

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51.B 52.B
ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1.D 2.D 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.B 7.D 8.C 9.C 10.B
11.A 12.C 13. B 14.A 15.C 16.C 17.B 18.B 19.A 20.C

ENTRANCE EXAM PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Examination 2014/2015
TIME: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
* Answer all question
* Affix 1 passport photograph to the answer sheet
* Write your registration number UME score & state of origin only on the answer sheet
* Calculators, cell phones and other electronics devices are not allowed.
* Any form of malpractice automatically disqualifies the candidate
* Ensure that you sign the attendance sheet before leaving the examination hall.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE able to do it alone D. he has been able to do it alone E.

Fill the blank spaces making use of the best of the five options. he will do it alone
1. In the past his father used to walk but nowadays he ………. to 12. you can talk to her A. you are permitted to talk to her B.
work by bicycle A. giving B. is going C. seldomly goes D. goes you must talk to her C. you mustn’t talk to her D. nothing
E. has gone prevents you from talking to her E. A & D
2. ………. It might not look such a rosy proposition A. from his 13. When you go to a foreign country to study, you will discover
viewing proposal B. when he views the proposal C. having that life is not always a bed of roses after it is A. as
viewed the proposal D. from his paint of view E. from his pleasant as one thought B. a bed without roses C. an
seeing it unmitigated disappointment D. expected E.
3. Nuhu told me to go on ………. till seven A. to work B. uncomfortable
worked C. works D. working E. work 14. Ebun ………. the edge of the cliff after his shoes had called to
4. Don’t study on the examination day What find he tell you? grip A. fell down B. fell off C. fell away D. fell from
He told me ………. on the examination day A. no studying B 15. The host insisted on ………. what he called a little gift A. me
don’t study C. not study D. not to study E. to not study to accept B. me accepting C. my accepting D. my
5. I start writing this test at 8.00am. it is 1000am now by 11 .00 acceptance
am I ………. it for three hours. A. shall be writing B. have 16. I know you think lam talking nonsense, Shehu, but ………. you
been writing C. shall have been writing D. am writing E. will realize that I was right A. at one time B. on time C.
was writing in time D. all times
6. I shall travel to Lagos by ………. next week A. air or with train 17. The driver will ………. all the students interested to going to
B. aircraft or by road C. airways or by bus D. air or by road lagos tomorrow at 7.OOam outside the main building A. lift
E. flight or by bus B. lift up C. pick D. pick up
7. Musa asked Asmart what she ………. since he last saw her A.
has been doing B. had been doing C. has done D. was Choose the option similar in meaning to the underlined word(s)
doing E. might be doing 18. The government is making concerted efforts at providing
8. The evidence of all the accused person’s ………..by the judge essential social facilities in the rural areas A. dissipated B.
sitting at no. 2 assizes last week A. were disbelieved B. unconcerted C. unsuccessful D. uncontrolled
was disbelieved C. in disbelieved D. are disbelieved E. 19. We cannot but talk about his invaluable contributions to the
has been disbelieved. affaire of the society A. worthless B. cost C.
unrecognized D. incalculable
Choose the word or phrase from options A-E which has the same 20. Men living in an extended family know that they have to be
meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence. responsible for the ware fare of some other person’s
9. The minister bit on a plan to lain his past after many months children A. externals B. nuclear C. neutral D.
of lobbying A. beat a plan B. drew up a plan C. discovered contracted
a plan D. selected a plan E. designed a plan
10. Ekwansi’s account with the naira bank is in the red, his CHEMISTRY
account A. was written in red ink B. is overdrawn C. is in 21. In the reaction between sodium hydroxide and sulphuric
danger D. is special E. is heavy acid solutions, what volume of 0.5molar sodium hydroxide
3
11. He should be able to do it alone A. he ought to be able to would exactly neutralize 10cm of 1 .25molar sulphuric acid?
3 3 3 3 3
do it alone B. he may be able to do it alone C. he may be A. 5cm B. 10cm C. 20cm D. 25cm E. 50cm

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22. A small quantity of solid ammonium chloride (NH4CI) was achieves electronic configuration of argon D. it loses one
heated gently in a test tube. The solid gradually disappear to proton E. it loses one neutron.
produce a mixture of two gases later a white cloudy deposit 31. On heating under suitable conditions, 1 liter of a
was observed on the cooler part of the test tube. The monoatomic gas X combines with 1 .5litres of oxygen
ammonium chloride is said to have undergone A. forming an oxide. What is the formular of the oxide? A. XO
distillation B. sublimation C. precipitation D. B. X203 C. X302 D. X0, E. none of the above
evaporation E. decomposition 32. If 1 liter of 22M sulphuric acid is poured into a bucket
23. Elements P, Q, R, S have 6, 11, 15, & 17 electrons containing 10 liters of water, and the resulting solution
respectively. Therefore A. P will form an electrovalent 25cm3 of 0.1 M Na,CO, to neutralize it. What is the original
bond with R B. Q will form a covalent bond with S C. R volume of the acid? A.2.2M B.1.1M C.O.22M D.0.1
will form an electrovalent bond with S D. Q will form an IM E.0.20M
electrovalent bond with S E. Q will form a covalent bond 33. A solution of HCI contains 7.3gIdm3 of the acid. What
with R volume of it will neutralize 0.25M solution of Na2CO3 of
24. An element X forms the following compounds with chlorine: volume 20m1 A. 250m1 B. 5Oml C. 750m1 D. l0mI
NCI4, XCI3, XCI2. this illustrates the A. law of multiple E. 25ml
proportions B. law of chemical proportions C. law of 34. Which one of the following reactions is correct as written? A.
simple proportion D. law of conservation of mass E. law FeC)2 + NH4OH Z Fe(OH)4 + NHCI B. Pb203 + 4HC1 Z
of definite proportion. PbC12 + 2H20 C. PbNO3 + H25 Z’ PbS + 2HN03 D. NaOH
25. The oxidation state of chlorine in potassium chlorate is A. + H2S04 Z NaHSO7+ H E.2NH4N03 Z N2÷2H,O
11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 15 E. 17 35. How many grams of hydrogen gas will be liberated when 6g
3
26. When carbon dioxide is bubbled into limewater, a white of magnesium ribbon dissolves in 500cm of 6M HCI? (Mg =
precipitate is formed. If the passage of the gas is continued 24, H 1, Cl = 35.5). A. 2.2g B. O.7g C. 0.5g D. 0.3g
the precipitate disappears. The reasons for this is A. E. 12g
calcium carbonate is formed which on reaction dissolves 36. An example of a strong electrolyte is A. ethyl acetate B.
B. calcium hydrogen carbonate is precipitated and then ethanol C. glucose D. sodium. Formate E. formic acid
dissolves C. calcium carbonate is formed which on reaction 37. The oxidation state of manganese in KMnO4 is A. 44 B. 13 C.
with further carbon dioxide forms soluble calcium hydrogen 15 D. 17 E. 12
carbonate D. concentration of solution has occurred with 38. For iron to rust, these should be present A. oxygen B.
the deposition of calcium hydroxide E. the solution has moisture C. carbondioxide D. oxygen and moisture E oxygen,
become saturated and solid carbon dioxide has been moisture and carbondioxide.
deposited. 39. The mass number of an atom is A. the mass number of
27. The following reactions are stages in important industrial electrons in the atom B. the number of protons in the
processes: (i) N2(9)+ 02 Z 2NH3(g AH is negative (ii) 2S02(9) nucleus of the atom.
+ °2 z 2SO3() AH is negative (ii) N2(9)+ 03)Z 2N0) AH is 40. Sodium and potassium belong to the same group of the
positive. Which of the above forward reactions is favoured? periodic table. This is because A. both have identical
by (i) a decrease in the concentration of the pressure and (ii) electronic configuration 2. both react with water vigorously.
an increase in temperature? A. i B.ii C.iii D.i & ii E: I
& iii MATHEMATICS
28. Methanoic acid mixes with water in all proportions and has 41. After getting an increase of 15%, a man’s new monthly
about the same boiling point as water. Which of the salary is N345. How much per month did he earn before the
following methods would you adopt to obtain pure water increase? A. N330 8. 396.75 C. N300 0. N393.25 E. N360
from a mixture of sand, water and methanoic acid A. 42. In base ten, the number 101101 (base2)equals A. 2010
fractional distillation B. filtration followed by aestivation C. B.4510 C. 1510 D. 1310
neutralities with sodium hydroxide followed by distillation. D 43. The annual profits of a transport business were divided
neutralization with sodium hydroxide followed by filtration between the two partners A and B in the ratio 3:5. if B
E. etherification with ethanol followed by distillation. received N3000 more than A, the total profit was A.N5000
29. Which of the following statements applies during the B.N18000 C.N12000 D.N24000 E.N8000.
electrolysis of sodium hydroxide solution using platinum 44. A square of cardboard is taped at the perimeter by a place of
electrodes? A. anions are discharge at the cathode B. ribbon 20cm long. What is the area of the board? A. 20sq.cm
hydrogen ions are discharge at the anode C. the B. 25sq.cm C. 36sq,cm D. 100sq.cm E. 16sq.cm
concentration of sodium hydroxide decreases at both 45. Simplify A. 62
x-1
B. 5
x+2 -5
C. 5 D. 5
x-2
E. 5
3

electrode compartments D. the concentration of sodium

46. The median of the set of numbers 4,94, 13,7,1410, 17 is A.
hydroxide increases at the cathode only E. the 10 30
13 B. 7 C. /2 D.10 E /4
concentration of sodium hydroxide increases at the anode
47. List all integer values of x satisfying the inequality: 1 <2x-5=5
only.
A. 2,3,4,5 B. 2,5 C.3,4,5 D. 2,3,4 E.3,1.
30. Which of the following statement is true? When the 2
48. Find the roots of the equation 10x -13x-3=0 A. x = 3/8 or-
potassium atom forms its ion A. it gains one electron and
1/2 B. x = 3/10 or -1 C.x = 3/10 or 1 D. -1/5 or 3/2
becomes neutral B. its atomic number decreases C. it
49. A solid cylinder of radius 3cm has a total surface area of

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2
366cm . find its height. A.2cm B.3cm C.4cm D.5cm E.8cm sound travels A. mainly through air B. fainter in stretched
50. lfSinx°=a/b, what I ssin(90-x)°? A. a/b B.1-a/b C.
√
& string C. faster through gasses than in solids and liquids D.
with greater ease through a string than in air E. none of the
√ √
D. E. above is correct.
2
51. 7 pupils of average age 12years leave a class of 25 pupils of 68. The hatch door of a submarine has an area of 0.5m the
2
average age 14years. If 6 new pupils of average age 11 years specific gravity of sea water is 1.03. Assume that g = 10m/s
join the class, what is the average age of the pupils now in and neglect the atmospheric pressure. The force exerted by
the class? A.13years B. 12years¼months C. 13 years the sea water on the hatch door at a depth of 200m is A.
5 4 2 3 2
5smonths D. 13years E. 11 years 1.03 x 10 N B. 1.03 x 10 Nm C. 2.6 x 10 Nm D. 2.06 x
11 3
52. A sum of money invested at 5% per annum simple interest 10 N E. 1.03x10 N.
amounts to $434.00 at 71/2% per annum simple interest? A. 69. When equal weights of iron and water are subjected loan
7%years B. 10years C. 5years D. 12years E. 14years. equal supply of heat, it is found that the piece of iron
53. By selling an article for N45.00 a man makes a profit of 8%. becomes much hotter than water after a short time because
For how much should he have sold it in order to make a A. The specific heat or iron is higher than water B. Iron is in
profit of 32%? A. N180.00 B. N59.00 C. N63.00 D. N58.00 solid form C. water is in liquid form D. the specific heat of
E. N55.00 water is higher than that of iron E. the specific heat of iron
54. An isosceles triangle of sides 13cm, 13cm, 10cm is inscribed is infinite.
8
in a circle. What is the radius of the circle? A.71124cm 70. The speed of light in air is 3.0 x 10 m/s. its speed in glass
8
B.12cm C. 5cm D.7cm E.69cm having a refractive index of 1.65 is A.1 .82x 10 m/s B. 3x
8 8 2
55. A man bought a wrist watch for N150 but was only able to 10 m/s C. 6.0 x 10 m/s D. 1.82 x 10 m/s
sell it for N120. Find the loss per cent on the transaction 71. An electric iron is rated at 100watts 250v. The corresponding
A.25% B.11l/8% C.20% D.80% E.30% maximum resistance and accompanying current is A. 62.5Ω,
8
56. Find the median of the set of numbers 4.0321 B. 16.0Ω,6.251 C. 4.95 x10 rn/s D.4.0Ω, 62.51
110,116,113,118,121,118,117,113. A.117.5 B.118 C.117 E.4.0Ω, 2501.
D.116 E.113. 72. 250g of lead at 170°c is dropped into 0°g of water at 10°c if
57. Given a regular hexaon, calculate each interior angle of the the final temperature is 12°c, the specific heat of lead is
hexagon. A. 600 B. 30° C. 120° D.45° E.135° (specific heat capacity of water is 4,200/jkg°c) A. 39.5/jkg°c
58. Solve the following equations: 4x-3 = 3x+y 2y+ 5x-12; A. B. 50.4/jkg°c C. 127.5/jkg°c 0. 154.6/jkg°c E. 173.4/jkg°c.
x=5, y=2 B. x 2, y=5 C. x2,y=-5 D.x5,y3 73. If the refractive index of a medium is √2, what is the critical
3 2
59. Lf − 1 is a root of the equation: x - 2x - 5x + 6. Find the angle? A. 45° B. 50012 C. 56°25’ D.75° E.90°
other roots, A. -3 & 2 B. 2 & C.3 &-2 D.1 &3 E.-3 & 1. 74. As a positively charged rod is brought nearer to the top cap
60. Which of the following lines is pot parallel to the line 3y + 2x of a positively charged gold leaf electroscope, the
-17 = 0? A. 3y+2x7 = 0 B. 9y + 6x + 17 = 0 C. 24y + 16 x + 19 divergence of the leaves will A. decrease to zero B.
= O D.3y-2x+70 E.15y+lOx-10x3-13=0 steadily increase C. decrease to zero’ and then increase D.
PHYSICS remain constant E. increase to a maximum and then
61. Apiece of rubber 10cm long stretches 6mm when a load of decrease.
100N is hung from it. What is the area stretched if the young 75. A rocket bums 0.01kg of fuel each second and ejects it as a
2 2 2 2
modulus is 50N/m . A. 60m B. 150m C. 33.33m D. 15m2 gas with velocity of 5,000m/s. What force does the gas exert
62. To determine the weight of an object you would A. use a on the rocket? A. 500,000N B. 500N C. 50N D. 5,000N E.
balance B. use a spring balance C. find the force necessary to 50,000N.
give it a certain acceleration D. use none of these methods E. 76. Which of the following assumptions is made in a simple
use any of these methods. pendulum experiment? The A. suspending string is
63. A gas at pressure PN/m and temperature 27°C is heated to inextensible B. bob has a finite size C. bob has a definite
77°C at constant volume. The new pressure is A. 0.85PN/m mass D. initial angle of oscillation must be large.
B. 0.86PN/m C. I. I6PN/m D. 1.1 8PN/m E. 2.85PN/m 77. A rectangular tank contains water to a depth of 2m. if the
64. Two lamp rated 40w and 220w, each are connected in base is 4m x 3m, calculate the force on the base (density of
3 3 5 4
series. The total power dissipated in both lamp is A. low B. water 10 kgm , g=10m/s) A. 2.4 x 10 N B. 2.4 x 10 N C.
4
20w 0.40w D. 80w E. none 2.0 x 10 N D. 1.7x10°N
65. A magnet is moved through a coil of wire. The emf produced 78. The expansion of solids can be considered as disadvantage in
in the wire depends on A. the number of turns in the coil B. the A. balance wheel of water B. fitting of wheels on our
the strength of the magnet C. the speed at which the vehicle C. fireal arm D. thermostat.
magnet is moved D. all of the above E. none of the above 79. When two objects P & Q are supplied with the same
66. A potential difference of 6v is used to produce a current of quantity of heat, the temperature change in P is observed to
SA for 200s through a heating coil. The heat produced is be twice that of Q. the ratio of the specific heat capacity of P
A.4800ca1 B.6000cal C.2400j D.240kcal E.600j to Q is A. 1:4 B.4:1 C.1:1 D.2:1
67. Two boys are communicating with each other by stretching a 80. A lens of focal length 12.0cm form an upright image three
string passing through a hole punched in the bottom of each times the size of a real object. The distance between the
of the two tin cans. The physical principle employed is that object and the images is A.8.0cm B.16.0cm C.24.0cm

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D.32.0cm 89. The role of organism, in the environment is termed A.

Biome B. Niche C. Ecosystem D. Catalyst E. A & C
BIOLOGY . 90. Protoplasm + Nucleus + …………………………………….
81. Anatomy is the study of ………. and ………. A. forms and 91. The outer covering of plant cell is A. membrane B. cell
structure B. forms and cell C. Tissue and organ D. system wall C. cytoplasm D. plasma
and structure E. A & 92. The heart pumps blood to all part of the body True / False
82. ………. is the systematic study of the natural phenomena in 93. Blood vessel carries blood away from the, heart. A. vein
the environment A. Anatomy B. cell C. Science D. B. capillaries C. arteries D. Nodules
botany E. polymer 94. The shoulder blade is also called A. Scalp B. Tissue C.
83. Cell comes from pre-existing cell was a law given by A. Scapular D. Tendon E. Ligament
Charles Darwin B. Charles Lams C. Robert Hooke D. 95. Ribosomes is one of the organelle responsible for A.
Robert Korch E. A& B fighting foreign bodies B. synthesis of protein C. building
84. Using the punnet square given by Whitaker, the genotypic of fats D. disintegrate lipids.
ratio in the second law is A.3:1 B.1:3:1 C.1:2:1 D.2:1 96. The study of how living organism interact in its environment
E.4:3:1 is termed A. ecology B. ecosystem C. Niche D. Zoology
85. Groups of cell grouped together link up to produce A. Cells 97. Mendel’s law on genetics is termed as the law of A.
B. Tissue C. Organ D. system E.A&B. Selection B. Assortment C. Segregation D. Build up
86. The Capacity of living organism to respond to internal and E.A& C
external stimuli is A. Excretion B. nutrition C. irritability D. 98. Pairs of gene with alternating form is termed A. Pure line
respiration B. Chromosome C. Allele D. Genes
87. ………. Organism posses living and non living quality A. 99. Strands of genetic materials are termed as A. Pure line B.
Viruses B. Fungi C. Algae D. A&B E. A&C Chromosome C. Autosome D. Manosomes
88. Carl Linnaeus proposed System of naming A. 10 B. 5 C. 6 100. ………. is not a vertebrae A. Cervical vertebrae B. Caudal
D. 7 E. 12 vertebrae C. Kosal vertebrae D. Sacral vertebrae.

SOLUTION TO 2014/2015 SELECTION TEST

1.D 2.A 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.C
11.C 12.E 13. A 14.D 15.D 16.C 17.A 18.A 19.A 20.C
21.E 22.B 23.D 24.A 25.C 26.C 27.C 28.B 29.B 30.C
31.B 32.C 33.B 34.D 35.C 36.E 37.D 38.D 39.E 40. A
41.C 42.B 43.C 44.B 45.C 46.A 47.C 48.D 49.* 50.C
51.* 52.B 53.B 54.E 55.C 56.C 57.C 58.B 59.C 60.B
61.B 62.B 63.C 64.E 65.A 66.D 67.D 68.E 69.A 70.A
71.A 72.C 73.A 74.B 75.C 76.A 77.A 78.B 79.D 80.A
81.A 82.C 83.C 84.C 85.B 86.C 87.A 88.B 89.B 90.**
91.B 92.TRUE 93.C 94.C 95.B 96.B 97.C 98.C 99.B 100.C

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