GENERAL

1. A labourer is paid N5,400:00k per month. What is his total salary in 1 3/4years?
(a) N113,40:00
(b) N64,800:00
(c) N97,200:00
(d) N129,600:00 ANS A
2. Which of the following will sink when placed on water?
(a) Ball
(b) Plastic Cup
(c) Balloon
(d) Eraser ANS D
3. The following are domestic birds except
(a) Duck
(b) Pigeon
(c) Turkey
(d) Vulture ANS D
4. A boy buys a biscuit for N4 and sells it at a profit of 20%. Find the actual price and the selling
price?
(a) i =N1.00k, ii = N5.00k
(b) i = 60k, ii = N4.40k
(c) i = 80k, ii = N4.80k
(d) i = 50k, ii = N4.50k ANS C
5. A man buys recharge card for N500. He sells it for N430. What is the percentage loss?
(a) 7%
(b) 9%
(c) 14%
(d) 20% ANS C
6. The title of the traditional ruler of Benin is called................................
(a) Obi
(b) Obong
(c) Oba
(d) Igwe ANS C
7. Which of these is not a method of preventing iron from rusting?
(a) Lubrication
(b) Galvanization
(c) Melting
(d) Painting ANS C
8. Which of the following is not a rainbow colour?
(a) Indigo
(b) Purple
(c) Orange
(d) Green ANS B
9. A person who flies an aircraft is called..........................
(a) A captain
(b) A craftologist
(c) A pilot
 (d) An aeronautics engineer ANS C
10. Kwame Nkrumah Museum is located in..................................
(a) Tanzania
(b) Kenya
(c) Mauritania
(d) Ghana ANS D
11. An example of confluence town in Nigeria is...................................
(a) Onitsha
(b) Obudu
(c) Lokoja
(d) PortHarcout ANS C
12. A trained person that specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth is
called................
(a) Cardiologist
(b) Dermatologist
(c) Physician
(d) Dentist ANS D
13. A bricklayer is Paid N1000:00k for 5days work. What is his pay for 22days work?
(a) N22,000:00k
(b) N50,000:00k
(c) N4,400:00k
(d) N5,000:00k ANS C
14. In parliamentary system of government, members of the parliament are required to report the
proceedings of the house to their..............................
(a) Local government chairman and governors
(b) Constituencies
(c) Political parties and party stalwarts
(d) Traditional rulers ANS B
15. One essential duty of a citizen to his/her state is to...........................
(a) Vote and support the government in power
(b) Recite the national anthem and the pledge
(c) Pay his tax
(d) Encourage other citizens to be loyal ANS C

16. Under whose regime were Delta and Adamawa States created?

(a)Gen Sanni Abacha

(b)Gen yakubu Gowon

(c)Gen Murtala Muhammed

(d)Gen Ibrahim Babangida ANS D

17. The body charged with the responsibility of regulating and protecting consumers against illicit foods
and drugs in Nigeria

(a)Consumer protection council

 (b)Standard Organization of Nigeria

(c)National Drug Law Enforcement agency

(d)National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control ANS D

18. The senate president during the second republic was.........................

(a)Dr. Joseph Wayas

(b)Senator Anyim Pius Anyim

(c)Senator Iyorchia Ayu

(d)Chief Adopous Wabara ANS A

19. We eat Carbohydrate food to give us..........................

(a)Energy

(b)Good sight

(c)Good teeth

(d)Strong bones ANS A

20. President Barrack Obama is the.................. president of the United States of America and first
African-American president of U.S.

(a)35th

(b)44th

(c)40th

(d)39th ANS B

21. A large area of water surrounded by land is called.......................................

(a)A dam

(b)An Island

(c)An Is berg

(d)A lake ANS D

22. A written piece of paper which indicates that goods bought and services rendered have been paid
for is called...............................
(a) An Invoice
(b) A receipt
(c) A wage bill
(d) A trade document ANS B
23. The device for stepping up or down electricity voltage on transmission line is called......................
(a) Electricity meter
 (b) Transmission station
(c) Transformer
(d) Step-down panel ANS C
24. The major raw material for pottery is.............................

(a)Metal

(b)Ceramics

(c)Cement

(d)Clay ANS D

25. If the total sales for a bag shop in a certain year were #150, 000 What were sales in July, if July sales
were half the monthly average?

A) #6,250

B) #8,650

C) #12,500

D) #7,550 ANS A

26. In UITH, Dr Steve has worked more night shift than Dr. Greg who has worked five night shifts. Dr
Okon has worked fifteen night shifts more than Dr. Steve and Dr. Greg combined. Dr. Uche has worked
eight night shifts less than Dr. Steve. How many night shifts has Dr, Steve worked?

A) Ten

B) Nine

C) Eight

D) Seven ANS B

27. At a basket match, Roland was sitting in seat 356. Peter on the right of Roland in seat 355. Samuel
was on the left of Roland. Samson was by the left of Samuel. Which seat is Samson sitting?

A) 354

B) 357

C) 358

D) 353 ANS A

28. While preparing for the post jamb aptitude test, Felix read through pages 35 to 78 and 102 to 127 of
an English text book. How many pages did he read altogether?

A) 58

B) 70

C) 68
D) 64 ANS B

29. How many numbers between 1 and 60 begins or end with 5

A) 5

B) 8

C) 15

D) 18 ANS C

30. A researcher conducted in the laboratory showed that 55% rats died of liver disorder when exposed
to sulphur dioxide but 96% of rats who died of liver disorder were not exposed to sulphur dioxide. This
means that,

A) Small portion of studied rats was exposed to Sulphur dioxide

B) There is only one cause of fatal liver disease in rats

C) Sulphur dioxide is not particularly dangerous to theliver of rats

D) Most rats will not suffer from exposure to low level of Sulphur dioxide. ANS A

31. Three people witnessed a lady who was robbed in a cyber café and they were asked to describe
the mugger. Which of the following best described the mugger?

A) He was tall, of average weight and middle-aged

B) He was tall, thin and young

C) He was average height, thin and middle-aged

D) He was tall, thin and middle-aged ANS D

32. If 15 cans of food are needed for seven adults for two days, the number of cans needed to feed
four adults for seven days is?

A) 25

B) 15

C) 20

D) 30 ANS D

33. Which one of the following key techniques is necessary for all the others to be effective?
A) Communication

B) Teamwork

C) Leadership

D) Technical know-how ANS A

34. How many Lunar months make one year

A) 13

B) 11

C) 12

D) 14 ANS A

35. Two-third of a class passed English Language as a subject. The number of students who failed
English Language will be?

A) 1/3

B) 1/2

C) 1/4

D) 3/4 ANS A

36, “My Heart Jumped into my mouth” What is the meaning of the above statement?

A) To be confused

B) To be hungry

C) To be afraid

D) To be discouraged ANS C

37. It was Friday on Jan 1, 2010. What was the day of the week Jan 1, 2011?
A) Sunday
B) Wednesday
C) Thursday
D) Saturday ANS D

38. Today is Monday. After 63 days, it will be:

A) Wednesday
B) Monday
C) Tuesday
D) Saturday ANS B

39. AT 10% DISCOUNT, AN ITEM VALUED AT N45000 NOW COST

(A) 4050

(B) (B) 40500

(C) (C) 40505

(D) (D) 40550 ANS D

40. IN WHICH COUNTRY IS MISSISSIPPI RIVER

 (A) USA

(B) (B) ARGENTINA

(C) (C) BRAZIL

(D) (D) CANADA. ANS A

41. ON A ROAD MAP, A LINE SEGMENT OF 4 INCHES LONG REPRESENTS A DISDANCE OF 12

MILES. HOW MANY MILES LONG IS 4.5 INCHES.

(A) 12.5

(B) (B) 13.5

(C) (C) 14.5

(D) (D) 15.5 ANS B

42. THE BREATH AND LENTH OF A RECTANGLE ARE L AND 2L RESPECTIVELY. WHAT IS THE
PERIMETER OF THE RECTANGLE?

(A) L

(B) 3L

(C)5L

(D ) 6L ANS D

43. THE PLACE WHERE WATER IS FOUND IN THE DESERT IS CALLED

(A)LAKE

(B) DAM

(C) DIFF

(D) OASIS ANS D

44. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING HAS THE HIGHEST POPULATION IN THE WORLD

(A)INDIA

(B) RUSSIA

(C) CHINA

(D) USA ANS C

45. THE SCIENTIFIC WAY OF REFERRING TO THE ACTIVITY OF THE EAR IS

(A)AUDIO VISUAL

(B) AUDIO
(C) VISUAL

(D) CHEMORECEPTOR ANS B

46. THE UPPER LEGISLATIVE ARM OF GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA IS HEADED BY

(A)SPEAKER

(B) PRESIDENT

(C) LEADER

(D) SECRETARY ANS B

47. THE DEGREE OF HOTNESS AND COLDNESS OF A PLACE IS CALLED

(A)RAINFALL

(B) HUMIDITY

(C) TEMPERATURE

(D) WEATHER ANS C

48. A PLACE WHERE TWO RIVERS MEET IS CALLED

(A)CONFLUENCE

(B) JUNCTION

(C) JOINT

(D) DELTA ANS A

49. THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF ENERGY IS CALLED

(A)SUNLIGHT

(B) WATER

(C) FOOD

(D) HEAT ANS A

50. THE FIRST COLOUR OF THE RAINBOW IS CALLED

(A)GREEN

(B) VIOLET

(C) INDIGO

(D) RED ANS D

51. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A MAMMAL

(A)WHALE

(B) DOG

(C) CAT

(D) SHARK ANS D

52. AVIAN FLU IS A DISEASE IN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING

(A)MAMMALS

(B) BIRDS

(C) PICES

(D) AMPHIBIANS ANS B

53. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN EXCRETORY PRODUCT?

(A)SWEAT

(B) UREA

(C) URINE

(D) FAECES ANS D

54. THE NAME OF A YOUNG LION IS CALLED

(A) KITTEN

(B) KEVLIN

(C) CUB

(D) CUDE ANS C

55. THE NAME OF AN EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING PRESSURE IS CALLED

(A) BAROMETER

(B) THERMOMETER

(C) GAUGE

(D) HYGROMETER ANS A

56. WHAT IS THE ANGLE IN DEGREES ON A STRAIGHT LINE

(A) 90

(B) 60

(C) 180
(D) 30 ANS C

57. WHAT O.005KILOGRAMMES TO GRAMMES

(A) 5000

(B) 500

(C) 50

(D) 5 ANS D

58. WHAT IS THE VALUE OF DCXL

(A) 640

(B) 504

(C) 540

(D) 600 ANS A

59. Choose the odd one among the followings,

a. Cougar
b. Hyena
c. Cheetah
d. Leopard ANS B
60. Which among the following does not belong to the group,
a. Brigadier
b. Colonel
c. Navy Captain
d. Group Captain ANS A
61. In which part of Africa will you find Tanzania
a. West Africa
b. North Africa
c. Southern Africa
d. East Africa ANS D
62. A hexagonal kite has --- sides.
a. 5
b. 6
c. 4
d. 7 ANS B
63. The followings are true concerning a trapezium except
a. It does not have any line of symmetry
b. All the sides are of different lengths
c. All the angles are of different sizes
d. It has two angles equal but others different. ANS D
64. A man bought 100 eggs at N1500.00, 10 eggs were damaged. He sold the rest at N20.00 each.
Calculate the percentage profit made.
a. 17
 b. 15
c. 20
d. 12 ANS C
65. In a leap year a baker baked 500,000 loaves of bread, how many loaves did the baker bake in
February, if his working days are Mondays to Saturdays?
a. 1592
b. 39800
c. 38208
d. 46168 ANS C
66. In Nigeria democracy day is marked on
a. June 12
b. May 29
c. June 29
d. May 27 ANS B
67. The -------------- originated the division of time as base of 60
a. Babylonians
b. Americans
c. Romans
d. Arabs ANS A
68. In the computer browser address field, what does the abbreviation www stands for
a. world wide web
b. word wide web
c. web wide world
d. wide web world ANS A
69. The earth is the ------ planet from the sun
a. 3rd
b. 4th
c. 2nd
d. 5th ANS A
70. The following deceases are transmitted by mosquitoes except
a. Yellow fever
b. Dengue fever
c. West Nile fever
d. Hepatitis fever ANS D
71. In a coding system numbers 0 to 9 are coded a to j respectively, what will be the code for the
number 4238
a. ebdj
b. fdei
c. ecdi
d. dbch ANS C
72. Obtain the missing number in the following sequence: 2, 3, 5, 8, ----, 17, 23, 30
a. 13
b. 12
c. 11
d. 14 ANS B
73. A retailer sells at a discount of 15% of the marked price, if a customer pays N16,700.00 for an
item, what is the marked price of the item?
 a. N 19,650.00
b. N 13,750.00
c. N 20,700.00
d. N 22,700.00 ANS A
74. Given that G is directly proportional to the square of H. If G is 5 when H is 3, Find H when G is
100
a. 150
b. 125
c. 180
d. 225 ANS C
75. Late Idi Amin Dada was from which of the following countries
a. Kenya
b. Tanzania
c. Uganda
d. Congo Brazzaville ANS C
76. River Nile has its source from
a. Lake Chad
b. Lake Victoria
c. Lake Tanganyika
d. Lake Albert ANS B
The first Nigerian
77. Who was the head of state when Nigeria first won the African Cup of Nations,
a. Shehu Shagari
b. Muhammadu Buhari
c. Muritala Muhammed
d. Ibrahim Babangida ANS A
78. Which is the odd one out among the followings,
a. African National Congress
b. Social Democratic Party
c. National Republican Convention
d. All Peoples Party ANS A
79. The last military head of state in Nigeria was
a. Sanni Abacha
b. Ibrahim Babangida
c. Abubakar Abdulsalam
d. Muritala Muhammed ANS C
80. GSM telephony was introduced into Nigeria communication system during the regime of
a. Ibrahim Babangida
b. Olusegun Obasanjo
c. Umaru Yar’adua
d. Goodluck Jonathan ANSB
81. The following Nigerian footballers have won the African Footballer Award except
a. Victor Ikpeba
b. Nwankwo Kanu
c. Rasheed Yekini
d. Austin Okocha ANS D
82. Kofi Annan is well known for his role as
 a. President of Ghana
b. Secretary General of United Nations
c. Secretary General of the African Union
d. President of the United Nations ANS B

83. Complete the followings; Ooni and Osun, Sultan and Sokoto, Obi and Anambra, El Kanemi and --
------
a. Kaduna
b. Borno
c. Katsina
d. Yobe ANS B
84. In which part of Nigeria will you find relics of groundnut pyramids
a. Kano
b. Jos
c. Sokoto
d. Maiduguri ANS A
85. Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport is found in
a. Enugu
b. Port Harcourt
c. Abuja
d. Calabar ANS C
86. The time zone operative in Nigeria is
a. GMT
b. +1 GMT
c. – 1 GMT
d. +2 GMT ANS B
87. The rotation of the earth on its axis is used in the measurement of
a. Time
b. Weather
c. Temperature
d. Pressure ANS A
88. The Nigerian currency in use before the change to the Naira was the
a. Pound
b. Dollar
c. Riyal
d. CFA ANS A
89. An oncologist is a medical practitioner specialized in the treatment of
a. Tumours
b. Fibroids
c. Obesities
d. Ulcers ANS A
90. In which of the following African countries will you find a confluence of two oceans
a. South Africa
b. Nigeria
c. Somalia
d. Senegal ANS A
91. Choose the odd one out among the followings:
 a. Peru
b. Venezuela
c. Bolivia
d. Indonesia ANS D
92. The capital city of Rwanda is
a. Khartoum
b. Kabul
c. Kigali
d. Kingston ANS C
93. The geographic equator passes through which of the following countries
a. Uganda
b. Zambia
c. Nigeria
d. Cameroon ANS A
94. Which of the followings is not a planet
a. Pluto
b. Mercury
c. Venus
d. Moon ANS D
95. Which of the followings is a star?
a. Earth
b. Sun
c. Moon
d. Nebula ANS B
96. The River Niger has its source from
a. Fouta Djallon Island
b. Lake Guinea
c. Upper Volta
d. Timbuktu ANS A
97. The earth is mainly covered with
a. Water
b. Land
c. Equal amount of land and water
d. Mountains ANS A

98. Car is to road as train is to

A. Wheels
B. B. Rails
C. C. Surface
D. D. Locomotive ANS B

99. Which is the odd one out?

A. Hockey
B. B. Exercise
C. C. Tennis
D. D. Football ANS B

100. A forest is to a tree as a tree is to a

 A. Leaf
B. B. Orchard
C. C. Jungle
D. D. Plant ANS A

101. A rancher plans to add a post between every two posts of an open-ended (straight)
fence. If he currently has 10 posts in the fence, how many does he need to insert?
A. 5
B. B. 9
C. C. 10
D. D. 20
E. ANS B

102. Complete the series English, French, Hindi, Arabic

A. Swahili
B. Language
C. Dialect
D. Africa ANS A

103. If you were to add all odd numbers between 1 and 11 (both inclusive), the result would be
A. Even
B. Odd
C. Impossible to say ANS A

104. When Jack, James, Jim and Jane stand by age, Jack being the youngest stands first while James
brings up the rear. However, when they stand by height, Jim being the shortest stands first while
James comes to the third spot. In both lines Jane remains at the second position. Who is
immediately younger than James?
A. Jack
B. James
C. Jim
D. Jane ANS C

105. The day after tomorrow is three days before a Monday. What day is it today?
A. Monday
B. Tuesday
C. Wednesday
D. Thursday ANS C
106. Which is the next number is the series? 18, 13, 9, 6, 4,.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 ANS C
107. Steam is to water as liquid is to
A. Ice
B. Solid
C. Vapour
D. Snow ANS B
 108. What will be the total weight of 10 poles, each of the same weight? If:

I. One-fourth of the weight of each pole is 5 kg.

II. The total weight of three poles is 20 kilograms more than the total weight of two poles.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient to answer the question

B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient ANS E

109. How much was the total sale of a company if:

I. The company sold 8000 units of product A each costing N 25.00

II. This company has no other product line.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient to deduce the answer

B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
E. Both I and II are sufficient ANS D

110. Tanya is older than Eric.

Cliff is older than Tanya.
Eric is older than Cliff.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above ANS B

111. Blueberries cost more than strawberries.

Blueberries cost less than raspberries.
Raspberries cost more than both strawberries and blueberries.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above ANS A

112. All the trees in the park are flowering trees.

Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.
All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
 B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above ANS A

113. Ade runs faster than Ola.

Ayo runs faster than Ade.
Ola runs faster than Ayo.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above ANS B

114. All the tulips in Zoe's garden are white.

All the pansies in Zoe's garden are yellow.
All the flowers in Zoe's garden are either white or yellow
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above ANS C
115. Fact 1: All drink mixes are beverages.
Fact 2: All beverages are drinkable.
Fact 3: Some beverages are red.

If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?

I: Some drink mixes are red.

II: All beverages are drink mixes.
III: All red drink mixes are drinkable.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact. ANS C

116. Fact 1: All chickens are birds.

Fact 2: Some chickens are hens.
Fact 3: Female birds lay eggs.

If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?

I: All birds lay eggs.

II: Hens are birds.
III: Some chickens are not hens.

A. I only
 B. II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact. ANS C

117. Fact 1: Eyeglass frames cost between $35 and $350.

Fact 2: Some eyeglass frames are made of titanium.
Fact 3: Some eyeglass frames are made of plastic.

If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?

I: Titanium eyeglass frames cost more than plastic frames.

II: Expensive eyeglass frames last longer than cheap frames.
III: Only a few eyeglass frames cost less than $35.

A. I only
B. II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact. ANS D

118. Fact 1: Mary said, "Ann and I both have cats."

Fact 2: Ann said, "I don't have a cat."
Fact 3: Mary always tells the truth, but Ann sometimes lies.

If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?

I: Ann has a cat.

II: Mary has a cat.
III: Ann is lying.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. All the statements are facts. ANS D

119. Fact 1: Pictures can tell a story.

Fact 2: All storybooks have pictures.
Fact 3: Some storybooks have words.

If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?

I: Pictures can tell a story better than words can.

II: The stories in storybooks are very simple.
III: Some storybooks have both words and pictures.

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
 D. None of the statements is a known fact. ANS C

120. Fact 1: Some pens don't write.

Fact 2: All blue pens write.
Fact 3: Some writing utensils are pens.

If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?

I: Some writing utensils don't write.

II: Some writing utensils are blue.
III: Some blue writing utensils don't write.

A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact. ANS B

121. At the baseball game, Henry was sitting in seat 253. Marla was sitting to the right of Henry in
seat 254. In the seat to the left of Henry was George. Inez was sitting to the left of George.
Which seat is Inez sitting in?
A. 251
B. 254
C. 255
D. 256 ANS A

122. Pedro goes hunting or fishing every day. If it is snowing and windy, then Pedro goes hunting. If it
is sunny and not windy then Pedro goes fishing. Sometimes it can be snowing and sunny. Which
of the following statements must be true?

A. If it is not sunny and it is snowing then Pedro goes hunting

B. If it is windy and Pedro does not go hunting then it is not snowing
C. If it is windy and not sunny then Pedro goes hunting
D. If it is windy and sunny then Pedro goes hunting
E. If it is snowing and sunny then Pedro goes hunting ANS B

123. A group of friends live in a house divided into one flat per floor. Tony is in the flat below Julie
and Madeleine is in the flat above Sarah. Sarah is in the flat below Tony and Julie lives with
Roger. Peter lives on the top floor. Who is in the bottom flat?

A. Tony
B. Julie
C. Madeleine
D. Sarah
E. Peter ANS C

124. A group of friends live in a house divided into one flat per floor. Tony is in the flat below Julie
and Madeleine is in the flat above Sarah. Sarah is in the flat below Tony and Julie lives with
Roger. Peter lives on the top floor. Apart from Julie and Roger, who else shares a flat?

A. Tony
 B. Julie
C. Madeleine
D. Sarah
E. Peter ANS A

125. Jane can play the piano but not the flute while Jeremy plays the violin and the flute. Shelly plays
the violin but not the piano and Josephine plays the flute but not the violin. If each child plays
two of the three instruments, which one is likely to be similar to Jeremy?

A. Shelly
B. Jane
C. Josephine ANS B
126. Which of the following cannot be used to travel from Portharcourt to Kano?

a. Motor car
b. Train
c. Boat
d. Aeroplane ANS D

127. If you were one of the students instructed to fill a basket with water, knowing fully well that a
basket is a well perforated object. How would you fill it?

a. It is impossible
b. Will use big bucket to fill it
c. Immerse it in a pool of water
d. Immerse it in a pool of water and quickly take it out ANS C

128. In the understanding of the actual arrangement, the sun revolves round the earth

a. Always
b. Often
c. Never
d. Sometimes ANS C

129. Which of the following gives the best logical sequence of events?

a. The lorry crashed into the stream. The flood covered the bridge. It was dark.
b. The lorry crashed into the stream. It was dark. The flood covered the bridge.
c. It was dark. The flood covered the bridge. The lorry crashed into the stream.
d. It was dark. The lorry crashed into the stream. The flood covered the bridge.
ANS C

130. which sequential order best describe the events in the following?

a. Tomorrow may be too late. You may regret time wasted. Make hay while sun
shines.
b. Make hay while sun shines. You may regret time wasted. Tomorrow may be too
late.
c. Make hay while sun shines. Tomorrow may be too late. You may regret time
wasted.
 d. You may regret time wasted. Make hay while sun shines. Tomorrow may be too
late.
ANS C

131. The largest known planet is …………………….?

a. Sun
b. Uranus
c. Jupiter
d. Earth ANS C

132. The largest continent on earth is ……………………?

a. Africa
b. Australia
c. North America
d. Asia ANS D

133. 50 men can build a house in 60 days. How many more men of equal strength and ability must be
put on so as to finish a similar house in 40 days?

a. 20 men
b. 30 men
c. 35 men
d. 25 men ANS D

134. A group of letters that is added to the beginning of a word in order to change its meaning e.g
‘’un’’, ‘’anti’’, is ……………………………?

a. Suffix
b. Antonym
c. Prefix
d. Pronouns ANS C

135. Pastoral nomadic is a common characteristics of the ………………..

a. Hausas
b. Igbo’s
c. Fulani’s
d. Yoruba ANS C

136. Choose the two statements that would necessarily make the given piece of information true:

Fifty candidates sat for the examination.

I) Twenty candidates answered under half the questions

II) There were ten failures in the examination
III) Over half the questions were answered by thirty candidates
IV) Forty candidates were successful.

A. I & IV B. II & IV C. II & III D. III & IV ANS B

137. Third World countries are found in

A. Europe, Asia and Soviet Union

B. Africa, Asia and Latin America

C. North and South America

D. Asia Ans: B

138. A tricycle is

A. Vehicle
B. Lorry
C. Three concentric circles
D. Truck Ans: A
139. Paper is made from

A. wood
B. Leaves
C. Saw dust
D. Pulp Ans: A
140. “He must carry his cross” mean

A. She is a Christian
B. He is a disciple
C. He is a minister of God
D. He suffers by destiny ANS: D

141. There is a big hole in my pocket means

A. My pocket is leaking

B. my money comes and goes away fast.

C. My pocket is torn

D. my pocket is not in good shape ANS: B

142. He got the job and suddenly became swollen headed

A. The job is full of hazards

B. The job made him become proud.

C. the job made him a big man

D The job made him wealthy ANS: B

143. Which of the following is arranged in wrong ascending order?

A. Feet-Body -Head

B. Middle-Top-Bottom

C. Root-Stem-Leaves
 D. Sea-Land-Mountain ANS: B

144. Which correspondence is wrong matching?

A. nose-breathing-air

B. mouth-laughing-sound

C. eyes-seeing-heat

D. feet-motion-distance ANS: C

145. Which of the following is the correct term for entering an aircraft?

A. enter

B. board

C. transit

D tranceed Ans: B

146. Which of the following is wrong?

A. Plane crash

B. boat sink

C. Car accident

D. ship wreck Ans: B

147. The officials accompanying a VIP for protection purpose are referred to as

A. Police

B. Escort

C. Soldier

D. Mobile Ans: B

148. Someone who persist in doing the wrong thing even after he has been punished is said to be

A. stubborn

B. heady

C. recalcitrant

D. disobedient Ans: C

149. Random Sampling is connected more with

A. Mathematics
 B. Additional Mathematics

C. Algebra

D. Statistics. Ans: D

150. FM in radio operation means

A. Far medium transmission

B. Mega Frequency transmission

C. Modulated Frequency transmission

D. Modern Frequency transmission Ans: C

151. Inferiority complex is used to describe

A. A mathematical complex inferior to algorithm.

B. A feeling that one is not as good or intelligent as other people.

C. A mathematical complex describing an inferior integral

D. A life inferior complex Ans: B

152. The term LAN in Computer Systems means

A. Local Area Net Work

B. Low Antenna Net Work

C. Low Attenuated Net Work

D. logarithmic Advanced Net Work Ans. A

153. Two digit percentage inflation means

A. less than two decimal places

B. from 10-99

C. more than two decimal places

D. above twenty Ans. B

154. The expression 2 x 2 x 2 is equal to 8 can be expressed as

A. quadruple 2

B. triple 2

C. cubic 2

D. thrice 2 Ans. C

155. The head of a parliamentary system of Government is

A. The Prime Minister

 B. The President

C. The Queen

D. The King Ans. A

156. A 3 -3 bedroom flat in Abuja costs 1 million naira per annum. The same flat in Ilorin, the Kwara
State capital will cost

A. Much less than 1 million naira

B. exactly the same amount

C. 0.5 million naira

D. about 700 thousand naira. Ans. A

157. Seconds, minutes, hours are units with definite converts faction which of the following is not

A. inch, feet yard

B. naira, dollar, pound

C. centimeter, meter, kilometer

D. centigrade, fahcuhelt, Celsius Ans. B

158. The figure “O O” is a representative of the figures “ X X”. How many such figures are between
the numbers 10 and 100

A. 00

B. 90

C. 9

D. 19 Ans.C

159. Mrs. Felicia Ojo borrowed ten (10) tiers of gari from her neighbour, Mrs Comfort Chinedu and
promises to return it three fold, the following month. How many tiers of gari will she return?
(a) 3
(b) 13
(c) 30
(d) 10 Ans C
160. Divide 666 cowries between 6 women traditional gods worshipers. How much does
each receive?

(a)111

(b) 110

(c) 66

(d) 660 Ans A

 161. Write in full figures 106

(a) 60
(b) 6.0
(c) 106
(d) 1,000,000 Ans D
162. This small pest is commonly found on body or clothes of people living in dirty condition:
a. lice
b. mite
c. mosquito
d. cricket Ans A
163. This insert is the odd one among these four:
a. cricket
b. grasshopper
c. locust
d. cockwash Ans D
164. This utensil is a different class
a. kerosene stove
b. Gas cooker
c. Electric cooker
d. Frying pan Ans D
165. These are local forming tools except one
a. cutlass
b. hoe
c. shovel
d. spoon Ans D
166. I am 10 years old my sister is 4, in how many years shall I be twice as old as she will be?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 2

D. 5 ANS C

167. Bola had fewer sums right than ojo, ojo had fewer sums right than Dele. Which had the most
right answers?

A. Bola

B. Ojo and Bola

C. Dele

D. Bola and Dele ANS C

168. My holiday starts in six day’s time. Yesterday was my birth day –Friday june 23rd.On which day
of the week will my holiday start?

A. Fri.june 30th

B. Wed.30th June

C. Tues.29th june

D. Sat.26th july. ANS A

168. Yemi was not at school at Friday last. She was first absent three days before that .Today is
Monday 31st may.When was yemi first absent? Give the day and date.

A. Tues.25th May

B. Wed. 29 April

C. Mon. 1st June

D. Mon. 27 April ANS A

169. Mary and Jane are both clever. Jean and Jane are tall. Mary and Jean are dark. My friend is tall
and clever. Who is she?

A. Mary

B. Jane

C. Jean and Jane

D. Mary and Jane ANS B

170. Audu is taller than Laide but shorter than Deji. Deji is of the same height as Taiwo.Who is the
shortest?

A. Audu

B. Laide

C. Deji

D. Taiwo ANS B

171. Bisi is older than Ore, Dele is older than Bisi.Who is the youngest of all?

A. None

B.Bisi

C. Ore
D.Dele. ANS C

172. Abayo, Tope, Femi and Seyi are friends. Only Abayo likes going to the theatre.Only Tope and
Seyi like the cinema. Only Femi and Seyi like dancing. Which boy likes neither dancing nor cinema?

A.Tope

B.Seyi

C.Abayo

D.Femi. ANS C

173. I do not like grapes or bananas but I have bought some fruits to eat. Do you think it is grapes,
bananas, both or neither?

A. Grapes

B. Bananas

C. Both

D. Neither ANS D

174. There is a boat with a ladder attached to it and the ladder is eight metres tall if the water rises
four metres how much of the ladder will be on to of the water?

A. 12 metres

B. 48 metres

C. 8 metres

D. 10 metres ANS C

175. I thought the time was ten minutes to two ,but I was looking at the clock in a mirror. What time
was it really?

A. ten minutes to two

B. ten minutes after two

C.ten to ten

D. Ten to three. ANS B

ANALOGIES AND ASSOCIATIONS.

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

176. Gloves are to hands as shoes are to:

A. Boxers
B. Hands

C. feet

D. Legs ANS C

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

177. Up is to down as before is to:

A. later

B. after

C. now

D. next ANS B

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

178. Sew is to needle as dig is to:

A. garden

B. plant

C. poke

D. spade ANS D

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

179. School is to pupils, as army is to:

A. teachers

B. chiefs

C.soldiers

D. barracks ANS D

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

180. Feather is to bird as fin is to:

A. finish

B. fish

C. crab

D. finies ANS B

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

181. Tall is to short as broad is to:

A. wide

B. long

C. straight

D. narrow ANS D

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

182. Orange is to peel as nut is to :

A. kernel

B. rind

C. shell

D. fruit ANS A

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

183. Hour is to time as kilometre is to:

A. Metre

B. Day

C. Speed

D. Distance ANS D

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

183. Water and ship, air and:

A. Breathing

B. Flying

C. Aeroplane

D. Airfield ANS C

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

184. Poem is to a poet, as --- is to a novelist:

A. writer

B. author

C. story
D. novel ANS D

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

185. Merchant and selling ,artist and:

A. picture

B. painting

C. paints

D. brushes ANS B

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

186. Paper and wall, carpet and:

A. rug

B.lino

C. floor

D. room ANS C

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

187. Bees and ----Pigs and sty:

A. hive

B. kernel

C. Hole

D. Sty ANS A

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

188. Chop is to steak as --- is to mutton and :

A. cutlet

B. ham

C. pork

D. veal ANS A

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

189. Hold and hand, Kneel and:

A. Ankle
B. Foot

C. Heel

D. Knee ANS D

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

190. Bed and mattress, chair and:

A. Table

B. Pillow

C. Cushion

D. Stool ANS C

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

191. Knife is to cutting as pen is to:

A. pencil

B. paper

C. fork

D. writing ANS D

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

192. Trumpet is to blow as gong is to:

A. bellow

B. strike

C. pluck

D. pull ANS B

SYNONYMS

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

193. Feeble:

A. Strong

B. weak

C. Tired
D. Little ANS B

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

194. Astonish:

A. asunder

B. attack

C. surprise

D. Sensible ANS C

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

195. Miserable:

A. Mischief

B. Wretched

C. Mistake

D. Wicked ANS B

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

196. Stubborn:

A. obstinate

B. sturdy

C. Fearful

D. strong ANS A

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

197. Permanent:

A. temporary

B. old

C. lasting

D. complete ANS C

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

198. Boss:

A. Governor
B. Servant

C. Mistress

D. master ANS D

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

199. Dear:

A. precious

B. cheap

C. nice

D. useless ANS A

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

200. Elegance:

A. grace

B. display

C. safety

D. ugly ANS A

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

201. Thankfulness:

A. greatness

B. gratitude

C. meanness

D. goodness ANS B

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

202. Study:

A. Learn

B. Enjoy

C. Teach

D. Remember ANS A

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.
203. Prohibit:

A. advertise

B. allow

C. forbid

D. destroy ANS C

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

204. Excitement:

A. Enthusiasm

B. Zeal

C. Fuss

D. Success ANS A

Complete the following simile:

205. Her gown is as green as:

A. grace

B. grass

C. flag

D. butter ANS B

Complete the following simile:

206. Olu is as hungry as a:

A. orphan

B. wolf

C. termites

D. Thug ANS B

Complete the following simile:

207. He is as mischievous as:

A. Satan

B. monkey

C. gazelle
D. tortoise ANS B

Complete the following simile:

208. He is as industrious as:

A. an ant

B. elephant

C. worker

D. messenger ANS A

Complete the following simile:

209. As merciless as a:

A. grave

B. grasshopper

C. Catastrophe

D. Catapult ANS A

Complete the following simile:

210. As brittle as:

A. Pure water

B. Glass

C. Bintu

D.Wood ANS B

Complete the following simile:

211. As beautiful as:

A. rainbow

B. brass

C. peacock

D. lamb ANS A

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

212. Above:

A. Over
B. Below

C. High

D. Low ANS B

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

213. Liberty:

A. Freedom

B. Captivity

C. Stadium

D. Guilty ANS B

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

214. Dissent:

A. Dissent

B. Undissent

C. Assent

D.Indissent ANS C

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

215. Sharp:

A. Clever

B. Blunt

C. Keen

D. Even ANS B

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

216. Conductor:

A. Driver

B. Conductress

C. Passenger

D. Wire ANS C

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

217. Spendthrift:

A. Miser

B. Loan

C. Foolish

D. Happy ANS A

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

218. Profane:

A. Beautiful

B. Sacred

C. Profuse

D. Stiff. ANS B

219. A team of eight lumberjacks cut an average of 15,000 cubic feet of timber in a week. How many
cubic feet will four lumberjacks cut in four weeks?

A.30, 000

B. 25,000

C. 32,000

D. 16,000 ANS A

220. A promotional discount of 15% is offered on a new coat which previously cost #18,000. What is the
discounted price of the coat?

A. #15,300

B. #14,000

C. #15,500

D. #16,000 ANS A

221. Seun‘s friend was knock down by a car, he tried to copy the car plate number which reads

HA539KST. Which one of the following is a correct copy of the car plate number?

A. HA 359KST

B. HA 593KST

C. HA 539KTS
D. HA 539KST. ANS D

222. Danladi is to transfer some money into the account of his friend which reads

040000111906. Which one of the following is a correct copy of the account number of his friend?
A. 040000111960.

B. 040000111906.

C. 04000111906.

D. 04000011906. ANS B

223. Bible is to a priest as ........to a don

A. Qur’an

B. Books

C. Music

D. Drum ANS B

224. Football is to a footballer as ........to a cyclist

A. Rider

B. Motorbike

C. Bicycle

D. Motorcycle ANS C

225. Ade is to arrange 5S55ES in a reverse orders. Which one of the following is the correct
arrangement?

A. 5S55SE

B. SE55S5

C. ESE55S5

D. ES555S ANS B

226. She was the first woman to stand ..........election to parliament.

A. to

B. for

C. through

D. by ANS B

227. They waited in a state of feverish anxiety ..........their mother to come home.
A. till

B. to

C. until

D. for ANS D

228. If John starts work at 8.845am and finishes at 5.15pm. He has 90 minutes of break. How many
hours does he work in 5 days?

A.38

B. 39

C. 35

D. 40 ANS C

229. A restaurant bill is made up of the following: #12.50 for starters, #28.55 for main courses and #8.95
for deserts, plus a #17.50 service charge. How much is the bill?

A.#56.50

B. #57.50

C. #57.00

D. 59.50 ANS B

230. Dapo was knock down by a car with plate number HA539KST. The police on duty picked the car
plate number in a reverse order as..............

A. HA 359KST

B. KST 593HA

C. HA 539KTS

D. TSK935AH. ANS D

231. Judge is to a Court as a teacher is to

(a) class room
(b) bank
(c) school
(d) hospital ANS A
232. The basic needs of man are
(a) Money, children and friends
(b) Food, shelter and clothing
(c) Education, money and happiness
(d) Power, authority and position ANS B
233. Petroleum is to Port Harcourt as coal is to
(a) Enugu
(b) Kaduna
(c) Kebbi
(d) Ibadan ANS A
234. Which of these is used for making fabrics
(a) Oil
(b) Timber
(c) Coal
(d) Cotton ANS D
235. The First Prime Minister of Nigeria was
(a) Alhaji Nuhu Bamali
(b) Alhaji Tafawa Balewa
(c) Sir Akanu Ibaim
(d) Dr Nnamdi Azikwe ANS B
236. Substances that remove dirt by absorbing the grease that fixes the dirt are known as
(a) Dirt removers
(b) Dirt absorbers
(c) Grease absorbers
(d) Cleaning agents ANS C
237. Green is a
(a) Primary colour
(b) Secondary colour
(c) Tertiary colour
(d) Complimentary colour ANS B
238. Blue is a
a. Primary colour
b. Secondary colour
c. Tertiary colour
d. Complimentary colour ANS A
239. Sir Richard’s constitution was introduced in Nigeria in
(a) 1946
(b) 1950
(c) 1964
(d) 1864 ANS A
240. The Central Bank of Nigeria was established in
 (a) 1920
(b) 1908
(c) 1959
(d) 1950 ANS C
241. Headquarters of NYSC is at ________
(a) Abuja
(b) Aba
(c) Kano
(d) Lagos ANS A
242. The Nigeria Civil War started on --------------------
rd
(a) 3 October, 1970
(b) 6th July 1967
(c) 16th July 1967
(d) 1st April 1976 ANS B

243. Taiwo Akinkunmi designed the Nigerian Flag in

(a) 1888
(b) 1977
(c) 1976
(d) 1958 ANS D

244. Nigeria has ---------------- geo-political zones

(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 10 ANS B
245. Alhaji Shehu Shagari became Nigerian First Executive President
(a) 1st October 1960
(b) 1st October 1961
(c) 7th June 1985
(d) 1st October 1979 ANS D

246. Nigeria started using N200 notes on

(a) 1st Feb, 2000
(b) 5th May, 2001
(c) 20th August, 2000
 (d) 1st Nov. 2000 ANS D

247. Queen Elizabeth visited Nigeria for the second time on

(a) 3rd Dec. 2003
(b) 2nd October. 1980
(c) 7th June 1985
(d) 14th June 1979 ANS A
248. The International organization responsible for taking care of the injured is known as
…………
(a) Red Cross Society
(b) UNESCO
(c) World Bank
(d) Man O’ War ANS A
249. Which of the following is linked with CONFLUENCE
(a) Niger State
(b) Kogi State
(c) Benue State
(d) None of above ANS B
250. A patient suffering from Night blindness requires
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin E
(c) Cacium only
(d) Iodine ANS A
251. Zebra crossing is for ---------------
(a) Playground
(b) Easy transport action of Zebra
(c) Safety of Pedestrians
(d) Zoological garden ANS C
252. The capital of Kastina State is ---------------
(a) Kastina
(b) Gusau
(c) Dutse
(d) Ilorin ANS A
253. The capital of Cameroon is
(a) Yauonde
(b) Cairo
 (c) Lome
(d) Conakry ANS A
254. The first man to get to the space is
(a) Yuri Gagarim
(b) Gay Lussac
(c) Dalton
(d) Sir Isaac Newton ANS A
255. The capital of Benin Republic is --------------
(a) Kinshasa
(b) Algeria
(c) Niamey
(d) Port Novo ANS D
256. Goitre is caused by the deficiency of
(a) Iron
(b) Calcium
(c) Iodine
(d) Chlorine ANS C
257. A crossed cheque does not allow cash payment
(a) Over the counter
(b) In savings account
(c) With thumb printing
(d) None of the above ANS A

258. Which of the following is owned by the Federal government

(a) Union Bank Nigeria Plc
(b) UBA Plc
(c) Central Bank of Nigeria
(d) Progress Bank Nigeria Plc ANS C
259. Birmingham is in the
(a) U.S.A
(b) U.K
(c) Ireland
(d) Italy ANS B
 260. Which of these doctor treats pregnant women
(a) Orthopedic doctor
(b) Gynaecologist
(c) Neuro-Surgeon
(d) Opthamologist ANS B
261. A number of bees living in the same place
a) swarm
b) hive
c) team
d) gaggle ANS B
262. A number of people listening to a concert
a) congregation
b) spectators
c) audience
d )crowd ANS C
263. A number of singers in a church
a) troupe
b) choir
c) entertainers
d) artists ANS B
264. A number of sailors manning a ship
a) crew
b) gang
c) staff
d) host ANS A
265. A number of directors of a company
a) panel
b) jury
c) bench
d) board ANS D
266. A number of persons of the same race and character
a) gang
b) tribe
c) associates
d) fellow ANS B
267. A place where milk is converted into butter and cheese
a) dairy
b) bakery
c) distillery
d) refinery ANS A
268. A place for housing aeroplanes
a) tarmac
b) garage
c) hangar
d) airport ANS C
269. A place where government records are kept
a) library
b) archive
c) government house
d) museum ANS B
270. A place for storing grain
a) depot
b) store
c) bans
d) granary ANS D
271. Abuja is to Nigeria as _______ is to Canada
a) Winnipeg
b) Toronto
c) Ottawa
d) Montreal ANS C

272. Which of the following is not a primary reason why many people hold cash?
a) to undertake transactions
b) to avoid credit
c) to have an emergency reserve
d) to have a store of value ANS B

273. Which alternative is an example of an intangible asset?

a) a common stock
b) a bond
c) a mutual fund share
d) all of the above ANS D

122.A place where money is coined

a) mint
b) factory
c) bank
d) Central Bank ANS A
123.A place where fruit trees are grown
a) farm
b) courtyard
c) orchard
d) backyard ANS C
124.An institution for the reformation of young offenders
a) prison
b) orphanage
c) hostel
d) reformatory ANS D
125.The art of conducting negotiations between nations
a) armistice
b) diplomacy
c) amnesty
 d) demobilise ANS B
126.A book of names and addresses
a) diary
b) dictionary
c) album
d) directory ANS D
127.Which of the following does not belong?
a) encyclopaedia
b) catalogue
c) contraband
d) bibliography ANS C
128.A statement which is accepted as true without proof
a) axiom
b) epitome
c) caption
d) excerpt ANS A

129.The history of the life of a person

a) autograph
b) autobiography
c) biography
d) comedy ANS B
130.A soup made with meat, fish or vegetables
a) baste
b) braise
c) bisque
d) broth ANS D
131.A stew of meat, especially mutton and vegetables
a) haricot
b) goulash
c) cutlet
d) simmers ANS A
132.A plane figure with ten sides and ten angles
a) hexagon
b) octagon
c) decagon
d) pentagon ANS C
133.Living on fish makes one
a) piscivorous
b) carnivorous
c) graminivorous
d) omnivorous ANS A
134.Goods found floating after a shipwreck are called
a) jetsam
b) careen
c) flotsam
d) argosy ANS C
135.A man is 30 years older than his daughter. If the sum of their ages is 48 years, what is the
daughter’s age?

(a) 18 years (b) 9 years (c) 8 years (d) 12 years ANS B

136. 8 divided by a number is 5 more than the value of 3 divided by the number, what is the
number.

(a) 4 (b) 7 (c) 1 (d) 3 ANS C

137.Digestion of food starts from the mouth with enzyme -----------------------in the saliva.

(a) Amylase (b) ptyalin (c) Zymase (d) Resin ANS B

138.The liquid part of the blood is called -------------------------

(a) Plasma (b) Platelets (c) Red blood cells (d) White blood cells ANS A

139.Which of the following is not a disease of the blood?

(a) Leukaemia (b) Sickle cell (c) Haemophilia (d) Anaemia ANS D

140.-----------------is a part of dentition used for cutting, biting and tearing

(a) Incisors (b) Canines (c) Premolars (d) Molars ANS B

141.ICT means……………………………

(a) Information and Communication Theology

(b) Information and Communicate Technology

(c) Information and Communication Technology

(d) Infolink and Communication Technology ANS C

142.Perspiration is to animals while -------------------------- is to plants

(a) Transpiration (b) Excretion (c) Transportation (d) Evaporation ANS A

143.Animals that feed on both plant and flesh are called --------------------------------

a) Herbivores (b) Carnivores (c) Omnivores (d) Perovores ANS C

144. Scurvy is a disease caused by lack of which vitamins?

a) A b) B c) C d)E ANS C

145. Collection of stars is called ---------------------------

a) Stardom b) Galaxy c) Astronomy d) Meteorology ANS B

146.The non-resident head of a University is -------------------------

 a) Vice-chancellor b) Chancellor c) Provost d) Registrar ANS B

147.An area of land almost surrounded by water is known as ---------------------------

a) Lake b) Lagoon c) Island d) Peninsula ANS D

148.Solve 1/4 of 20/7

a) 3/7 b) 7/5 c) 5/7 d) 2/7 ANS C

149.The cost of 2 biros and 3 pencils is N18, if a pencil cost N2.50k, how much is a biro?

a) N4.25k b) N3.20k c) N4.00 d) N5.25K ANS D

150.Solve 21% of 70

a) 29.4 b) 14.7 c) 13.9 d) 7.4 ANS B

151.Wale and Joke have ratio 6:4 in 80 units of Transcorp’s shares. How many units of these shares
belong to Wale?

a) 48 b) 40 c) 32 d) 24 ANS A

152.The sum of and 2/3 and 1/3 is what?

a) 1/3 b) 2/3 c) 1 d) 3 ANS C

153.A trader had 19 lanterns in her store, sold 13 and bought 6 more. How many lanterns does she
left in her store?

a) 6 b) 9 c) 12 d) 4 ANS C

154.----------------can be defined as the movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable

anterns does she has left in her store?

a) Plasmolysis b) Diffusion c) Osmosis d) Transpiration ANS C

155.Which of the following factors could not affect photosynthesis

a) Light intensity b) Water c) Temperature d) Pressure ANS D

156.Which of the following is not a class of food?

a) Carbohydrates b) Water c) Vegetables d) Vitamins ANS C

157 In how many ways can a six applicant for a job arrange themselves at around the table when
they are invited for an interview?

a) 102 ways b) 6 ways c) 12 ways d) 120 ways ANS D

158. How many local governments do we have in Nigeria?

a) 700 b) 720 c) 574 d) 774 ANS D

159.NCC means ---------------------------

 a) Nitel Communication Commission

b) Nigerian Communication Centre

c) Nigeria Communication Centre

d) Nigerian Communication Commission ANS D

160.Which of the following is referred to as the power house of the cells

a) Nucleus b) Mitochondria c) Cytoplasm d) Ribosome ANS B

161.Starch could be found in all of these except --------------------------

a) Yam b) Rice c) Wheat d) Palm oil ANS D

162.The organism that cause MALARIA is -----------------------

a) Mosquitoes b) Plasmodium c) Tse Tse Fly d) Butterfly ANS B

163.Which of these is NOT a fruit?

a) Tomatoes b) Orange c) Pepper d) Pawpaw ANS C

36) The sum of interior angle of a triangle is equal to -------------------

a) 900 b)1800 c) 2700 d) 3600 ANS B

37) The first President of Nigeria is --------------------------------

a) Obafemi Awolowo b) Olusegun Obasanjo c) Nnamdi Azikwe d) Tafawa Balewa ANS

B

38) The Nigerian flag has how many colour(s)

a) 3 b) 1 c) 4 d) 2 ANS D

39) The Nigeria flag was designed by ------------------------

a) Akinkunmi Alabi b) Kola Olawuyi c) Taiwo Akinkunmi d) Tai Solarin ANS C

40) Gavel is an instrument used by -------------------

a) Welder b) Surgeon c) Judge d) Bricklayer ANS C

64) Which of these diseases is Insect borne?

a) Sleeping sickness b) Whooping cough c) Measles d) Chicken pox ANS: A

65) The digestive tract is also referred to as………….. Canal.

a) Abdominal b) Alimentary c) Lymphatic d) Intestinal

ANS B

66) The period after childhood and before adulthood is referred to as………………
 a) Infancy b) Adolescence c) Puberty d) Maturity ANS: B

68) Which of the following belongs to the electronic media?

a) Novel b) Road sign c) Magazine d) Television ANS: D

69) On the Nigeria’s Coat of Arm, the black shield stands for

a) Fertile soil b) Strength c) Honour d) Dignity

ANS A

70) Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

a) Labour b) Land c) Capital d) Factory ANS: D

72) The amount of blood pumped per minute in the body is called ---------------------

a) Pulse rate b) Cardiac arrest c) Cardiac output d) Stroke volume

ANS A

73) Which of the following organization performs FIRST AID activities?

a) WHO b) UNESCO c) NAFDAC d) REDCROSS ANS: D

74) Who presides over the House of Representative in Nigeria?

a) Chief Whip b) President c) Presiding Officer d) Speaker

ANS D

75) What prefix can be added to the word “manage” from the list below?

a) Non b) Un c) Mis d) Dis

ANS C

76) Animals store carbohydrate mainly as

a) Fats b) Glycogen c) Minerals d) Starch

ANS B

77) A bicycle factory produces 600 bicycles in 5 working days. How many bicycles will it produce in 8

working days?

a) 120 b) 640 c) 480 d) 960

ANS D

78) Which of the following gases is required for rusting?

a) Helium b) Hydrogen c) Oxygen d) Argon

ANS C

80) Reflected sound is called------------------------

 a) Echo b) Noise c) Wave d) Mirage

ANS A

81) A mixture of sand and salt can be separated based on the difference in their……

a) Magnetism b) Colour c) Solubility d) Size

ANS C

82) Which of the following trait is NOT genetically transmitted?

a) Eye Colour b) Hair Style c) Fatness d) Complexion ANS B

83) Steel is an alloy of ----------------------

a) Iron and Carbon b) Iron and Silicon c) Calcium and Silicon d) Iron and Tin

ANS A

87) Which of the following is NOT a sense organ?

a) Hair b) Ear c) Eye d) Skin

ANS A

90) The weather is cooler at Jos compare with Lagos because Jos------------

a) Has less sunshine b) Has less rainfall

c) Has more rocks d) Is on a higher ground

ANS D

91) All these parts are involved in breathing EXCPECT

a) Diaphragm b) Mouth c) Nose d) Ribs ANS B

92) Meteorologists are scientist who specialise in the study of -------------------

a) Sun b) Hydrosphere c) Atmosphere d) Weather ANS

95) The ability of living things to respond to stimuli is described as------------------

a) Locomotion b) Respiration c) Growth d) Irritability

ANS D

96) Which of these forest products is used for the manufacture of paper?

a) Wood Pulp b) Gum c) Flower d) Fruit ANS A

 98) Every participant -----------------reported for the opening ceremony

a) Have b) Was c) Had d) Has

ANS D

100) A die is thrown once, what is the probability that the number that turns up is a multiple of

two?

a) 5/6 b) 2/3 c) 1/6 d) 1/2 ANS D

1. Abuja officially replaced Lagos as capital of Nigeria in --------------
(a) 1992 (b) 1996 (c) 1998 (d) 1991 ANS: D

2. The highest court in Nigeria is the -------------------

(a) Federal High Court (b) Supreme Court (c) Federal Court
(d) Sharia Court ANS: B

3. The rotation of the earth on its axis causes?

(a) Autumn and Winter (b) Wet and dry seasons (c) Summer and water
(d) Dawn and Twilight ANS: D

4. The earth is the --------?

(a) Closest planet to the sun (b) 2nd closest to the sun (c) 3rd closest to the sun
th
(d) 4 closest to the sun ANS: C

5. Naira is to Nigeria as ---------is to India

(a) Yen (b) France (c) Rupee (d) Dupee ANS: C

6. Collection of different human organs working as a unit is referred to as –

(a) Tissue (b) Cell (c) System (d) Skeleton ANS: C

7. A body of shallow sea water or brackish water separated from the sea by some form of
bamer is called -------

(a) Nile’s Valley (b) Lagoon (c) Greeks (d) Oasis ANS: B

8. HIV can be transmitted in the of these ways except

(a) Homosexual intercourse (b) Heterosexual intercourse (c) Mosquitoes as a

Vector (d) Needle pick injury with infected blood ANS: C

9. Her younger sister likes conservative hair style but her cousin prefers---------hairstyle

(a) Modest (b) New (c) Modern (d) Magnanimous ANS: C

10. She adores eating junks but------eating fruits

 (a) Loves (b) Supports (c) Dislikes (d) Disliked ANS: C

11. The brevity of the first message contracts with the---------of the second message

(a) Shortness (b) Integrity (c) Verbosity (d) Moral ANS: C

12. Humility is a virtue while-------can be regarded as a vice

(a) Pride (b) Proud (c) Curiosity (d) Position ANS: A

13. Femi is very Presumptous whereas his friend is --------

(a) Kind (b) Modest (c) Proud (d) Pompous ANS: B

14. It is right to say, switch-------or put-------the light subject to the type of light.

(a) of/off (b) off/off (c) out/off (d) off/out ANS: D

15. A betrayal from someone supposed to be a friend is a stab--------the back

(a) On (b) In (c) At (d) From ANS: B

16. The handset won’t work, the battery has run--------

(a) Off (b) Out (c) Down (d) Over ANS: C

17. The thief was caught. He couldn’t get------with what he stole

(a) Away (b) Scot free (c) Free (d) Over ANS: A

18. The University project---------owing to lack of funds

(a) Fell down (b) Fell over (c) Fell off (d) Fell through ANS: D

19. An iron rod feels cooler in the hand than a wooden rod at the same
temperature. The reason is that iron--------

(a) is a better conductor of heat than wood

(b) has a higher density than wood
( c) has a higher expansivity than wood
(d) is heavier than wood of the same size ANS: A

20. Which of the following is used for controlling the amount of light entering the eye?

(a) Cornea
(b) Pupil
(c) Iris
(d) Cilary muscles ANS:B

1. Calculate the area of a square floor with dimension 13m by 13m in cm.

a. 169cm

b. 169sq.cm
c.16900sqcm

d.16900cm ANS:C

8. Cheerfulness is the opposite of-------

a. hostility

b. war

c. fighting

d. kindness ANS:A

9. The news papers reported that the meeting -------yesterday between the labour leaders
and federal government -------- in a dead luck

a. hold and was

b. held and was

c. came up and was

d. holding and is ANS:B

10. Political party stalwart is the same as

a. political supporters

b. political opponents

c. political enemies

d. politicians ANS:C

1.
Bisi is as tall as Uche. Adamu and Hafeez are the same height. There is no difference in
height between Uche and Adamu. Therefore:
(a) Bisi is taller than Adamu.
(b) Uche is shorter than Hafeez.
(c) Bisi is as tall as Hafeez.
(d) Hafeez is shorter than Bisi. ANS: C

2.
If your daily newspaper costs N500 during the weekend and N300 on other days, how
much do you spend weekly on newspapers?
(a) N2,500.00
(b) N3,000.00
(c) N3,500.00
(d) N4,000.00 ANS: A

3.
A printing machine produces at 30 pages per minute. How many pages can the
machine print in one hour?
(a) 30
(b) 180
(c) 300
(d) 1800 ANS: D

4.
How many days are there in a leap year?
(a) 364 days
(b) 365 days
(c) 366 days
(d) 367 days ANS: C

5.
If forty people donated N6 a month to a cooperative society for one year, how much
would be collected?
(a) N288
(b) N2880
(c) N28,000
(d) None of these ANS: B

6.
How many weeks make a leap year?
(a) 50
(b) 51
(c) 52
(d) 53 ANS: C

7.
Reorganise the following sentences into the order in which they were originally written-
P: This is pollution. Q: It can be small-scale or global and most plants and animals
suffer its effects. R: harmful by –products of industry and agriculture enter the
environment.
(a) RPQ
(b) PRQ
(c) PQR
(d) QRP ANS: A

8.
Reorganise the following sentences into the order in which they were originally written-
P: There are thought to be billions of them. Q: Perhaps the most common objects in the
universe are stars. R: It includes everything visible, invisible, known and not yet known.
S: The universe is made up of everything that exists.
(a) PQRS
(b) QSRP
(c) SRQP
(d) QRPS ANS: C

9.
How many state Governors are there in Nigeria in the year 2011?
(a) 36
 (b) 37
(c) 38
(d) 39 ANS: A

10.
6 + 9 = Z. Therefore
(a) Z = 15
(b) Z = 16
(c) Z = 17
(d) Z = 18 ANS: A

11.
25% of Z = 37.5 Therefore
(a) Z = 1.5
(b) Z = 9.375
(c) Z = 150
(d) Z = 937.5 ANS: C

12.
Ten buses are to carry 20 passengers each. Each passenger is travelling with a bag
weighing 15kg. What is the combined weight of luggage to be moved by all the buses?
(a) 300kg
(b) 600kg
(c) 3000kg
(d) 6000kg ANS: C

13.
Which is the odd number out? 462 683 385 198
(a) 198
(b) 385
(c) 462
(d) 683 ANS: D

14.
ABCDEFGH
What letter is two letters to the left of the letter immediately to the right of the letter three
letters to the right of the letter A?
(a) B
(b) C
(c) D
(d) E ANS: B

15.
Only one group of five letters below can be re-arranged to spell out a five-letter word in
the English language. Identify the word.
(a) ANOIP
(b) TNIEC
(c) HEOLC
(d) LEVUR ANS: A

16.
SUNDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, WEDNESDAY, MONDAY,
SUNDAY, ... What day is next?
(a) SUNDAY
(b) MONDAY
(c) TUESDAY
(d) WEDNESDAY ANS: A

17.
Tola. Vincent, Adamu, Idrisu and Emeka took part in a shot put competition. Idrisu took
more shots than Adamu, Vincent took more than Idrisu, Adamu took more than Tola,
and Emeka took fewer than Vincent. No two competitors took the same number of
shots. Which one of the following conclusions is, therefore proved to be correct?
(a) Idrisu took more shots than Tola but fewer than Adamu.
(b) Idrisu took fewer shots than Tola and Vincent.
(c) Idrisu took more shots than Tola and Tola took fewer shots than Adamu.
(d) Emeka took more shots than Adamu. ANS: C

18.
If you have four-fifths of N100 and spend N36.00, how much will you be left with?
(a) N9
(b) N44
(c) N64
(d) N424 ANS: B

19.
If Friday is the fourth day of the month, what day is the 13 th day of the month?
(a) WEDNESDAY
(b) THURSDAY
(c) SATURDAY
(d) SUNDAY ANS: D

20.
If four people all said “hello” to each other once, how many times would the word “hello”
be spoken?
(a) 11 times
(b) 12 times
(c) 13 times
(d) 14 times ANS: B

21.
Reorganise the following sentences into the order in which they were originally written-
X: They give special practice at improving your ability to calculate. Y: Where you see
QR beside an exercise or a question, this stands for Quantitative Reasoning. Z: You
should do and discuss these questions with your teacher and classmates.
(a) XYZ
(b) XZY
(c) YXZ
(d) YZX ANS: D

22.
Reorganise the following sentences into the order in which they were originally written-
P: ICT is generally taken to mean technologies that support communication via
computers. Q: Presently, the world is experiencing an ever-increasing use of
information and communication technology (ICT) in many areas of human endeavour.
R: Thus, the advent of ICT has brought about effective and efficient information
generation, utilization and dissemination, as well as storage and retrieval. S: Such
technologies include the Internet, local area networking, electronic mail, and the world-
wide-web.
(a) PQRS
(b) QRSP
(c) PSRQ
(d) QPSR ANS: D

23.
Reorganise the following sentences into the order in which they were originally written-
P: The other was left standing by alone until they were ready for him. Q: I saw a man
strike one of them with a wooden axe. R: As I looked, I saw two fellows pulled from the
boat: they were being brought to be killed.
(a) QRP
(b) RQP
(c) QPR
(d) PQR ANS: B

24.
If the word PINT is written under the word SAFE, the word THUD is written under the
word PINT and the word HOPE is written above the word SAFE, what word can be read
diagonally?
(a) TEND
(b) FAST
(c) HAND
(d) SPIN ANS: C

25.
What is the day and date 30 days after Wednesday 12 May?
(a) Thursday 29 May
(b) Thursday 10 June
(c) Friday 30 May
(d) Friday 11 June ANS: D

26.
In the series: AB, ABD, ABDG, ABDGK, ... What comes next?
(a) ABDGKO
(b) ABDGKP
(c) ABDGKQ
(d) ABDGKR ANS: B

27.
ZK9PXL428 rearranged as follows – letters first in alphabetical order, followed by the
numbers in ascending numerical order, gives:
(a) KZ9LPX248
(b) 2489KLPXZ
(c) KLPXZ2489
(d) 248LPXKZ9 ANS: C
28.
If the word HAVE is written under the word FARM, the word COST is written above the
word FARM and the word GATE is written under the word HAVE, what word cannot be
read diagonally?
(a) HAS
(b) ORE
(c) RAG
(d) CAVE ANS: C

29.
If the word DONE is written under the word BALL, the word COLD is written above the
word BALL and the word SING is written above the word COLD, how many words can
be read diagonally?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5 ANS: D

30.
If the word SOUR is written under the word EVEN, the word PAST is written under the
word SOUR and the word CALM is written above the word EVEN, what word can be
read diagonally?
(a) REAL
(b) LAST
(c) POEM
(d) CORE ANS: C

31.
Consider the following statements.
Statement One: 2 kg of bread is lighter than 2 kg of stones.
Statement Two: 5kg of cement is not heavier than 5kg of sand.
Which of the options are correct?
(a) Statement One is true.
(b) Statement Two is true.
(c) Statement One is false and Statement Two is false.
(d) Statement One is true and Statement Two is true. ANS: B

32.
What is the day and date 7 days after Monday 28 August?
(a) Sunday 3 September
(b) Monday 3 September
(c) Tuesday 3 September
(d) Wednesday 3 September ANS: B

33.
If Thursday is the fourth day of the month, what day is the 18 th day of the month?
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Saturday
 (d) Sunday ANS: A

34.
What is the day and date 15 days after Friday 19 September?
(a) Tuesday 29 September
(b) Wednesday 30 September
(c) Friday 2 October
(d) Saturday 4 October ANS: D

35.
In the sequence MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, MONDAY, THURSDAY,
SATURDAY, ... What day comes next?
(a) SUNDAY
(b) MONDAY
(c) TUESDAY
(d) WEDNESDAY ANS: C

36. In the sequence MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY,

... What day comes next?
(a) TUESDAY
(b) WEDNESDAY
(c) THURSDAY
(d) SATURDAY ANS: A

37.
Rearrange 582QUETF67as follows – first, the consonants in alphabetical order,
followed by the numbers in descending numerical order, then the vowels in alphabetical
order.
(a) FQT87652EU
(b) QTFEU85276
(c) FQTEU87652
(d) 85276EUFQT ANS: A

38.
Rearrange 2F39EAUYMK596 as follows – first, the consonants in alphabetical order,
followed by the numbers in descending numerical order, then the vowels in alphabetical
order.
(a) AEFKMUY996532
(b) FKMY996532AEU
(c) FKMY96532AEU
(d) AEFKMUY96532 ANS: B

39.
ABCDEFGH
What letter is three letters to the left of the letter immediately to the right of the letter four
letters to the right of the letter C?
(a) B
(b) C
(c) D
(d) E ANS: D

40.
ABCDEFGH
What letter is four letters to the left of the letter immediately to the left of the letter three
letters to the right of the letter E?
(a) B
(b) C
(c) D
(d) E ANS: B

41.
January, March, June, October; what comes next?
(a) November
(b) December
(c) February
(d) March ANS: D

42.
A, C, F, J, O, ... what letter comes next?
(a) S
(b) T
(c) U
(d) V ANS: C

43.
Which set of letters is the odd one out?
(a) IJKNO
(b) LMNPQ
(c) EFGIJ
(d) OPQST ANS: A

44.
Which set of numbers is the odd one out?
(a) 9854
(b) 7621
(c) 6521
(d) 8743 ANS: B

45.
Which set of letters is the odd one out?
(a) ACEGI
(b) EGIKM
(c) UVWYZ
(d) OQSUW ANS: C

46.
The combined age of me and my two children is 75. What will it be in five years time?
(a) 80
(b) 85
(c) 90
(d) 95 ANS: C
47.
My watch was correct at noon, after which it started to lose 15 minutes per hour. It now
shows 2.15 pm. What time is it now?
(a) 2.30 pm
(b) 2.45 pm
(c) 3.00 pm
(d) 3.15 pm ANS: C

48.
My watch is now showing the time as 11.00 pm. What time was it 90 minutes ago?
(a) 9.00 pm
(b) 9.30 pm
(c) 10.00 pm
(d) 10.30 pm ANS: B

49.
How much time can be spent on each question if there are 60 questions to be
completed in one and a half hours?
(a) 2 minutes
(b) 3 minutes
(c) 5 minutes
(d) 10 minutes ANS: B

50.
Two friends went to a neighbourhood shop with N500. They bought a loaf of bread at
N180 and two tins of milk for N80 each. How much did they have left?
(a) N200
(b) N220
(c) N240
(d) N260 ANS: D

1. You live in a bungalow made entirely of red wood. What colour would the stairs be?

a) Red
b) Green
c) Yellow
d) Not applicable ANS: D
2. What word can be written forward, backward or upside down and can still be read from left to
right.

a) Noon
b) None
c) Moon
d) Boom ANS: A
3. Samuel was out for a walk when it started to rain. He did not have an umbrella and he was not
wearing a hat. His clothes were soaked, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How could
this happen?
a) He used his hands to cover his head
b) He used his clothes to cover his head
c) He was bald
d) He braided his hair. ANS: C
4. What question can you never answer?
 a) What is it like to be married?
b) What is it like to be hungry
c) What is it like to be dead?
d) What is it like to be happy? ANS: C
5. ----------is an ancient invention still used in some parts of the world today that allows people to
see through walls.

a) Hole
b) Window
c) Door
d) Roof ANS: B

6. If you drop a yellow hat in the Red Sea, what does it become?

a) Red
b) Green
c) Blue
d) Wet
ANS: D
7. A turtle a a/an
a) Amphibian
b) Fish
c) Mammal
d) Reptile ANS: D

8. A heptagon is a ---------------------sided shape

a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9 ANS: B

9. Fred bought a book that was discounted 75% off the list price of N20. How much did he pay for
the book?.
a) N15
b) N10
c) N7.50
d) N5 ANS: D

10. The windows of a building have 6 sides and 6 angles. What type of a polygon are the windows?
a) Septagon
b) Octagon
c) Hexagon
d) Pentagon ANS: C

11. Of the 72 students on a track team, 34 are boys, what fractional past of the team are girls?
a) 19
36
b) 17
36
c) 23
36
d) 27 ANS: A
36
12. What is the reciprocal of 5
14
 a) 9
14
b) 14
5
c) 10
14
d) 14 ANS: B
14

13. A kilometer is made up of ------meters.

a) 100 meter
b) 1000 meters
c) 10 meters
d) 10,000 meters ANS: B

14. Write 18% as a decimal

a) 0.18
b) 0.018
c) 0.0018
d) 1.8 ANS: A

15. A company has increased its monthly profit from N12,500 to N17,800. By what percentage did
their profit increase?.
a) 29.3%
b) 36.7%
c) 42.4%
d) 53.9% ANS: C

16. What is meant when it is stated that “a good marketing strategy will likely draw customers in?”
a) Customers will likely become interested in the product
b) Customers will become more knowledgeable about the product
c) Customers will be satisfied with the price of the product
d) Customers will pay attention to how the product is marketed ANS: A

23. Express 398753 correct to three significant figures

A. 398000

B. 398700

C. 398800

D. 399000 Ans=D

24. A boy estimated his transport fare for a journey as N 190 instead of N200. Find the
percentage error in his estimate

A. 5%

B. 47.5%

C. 5.26%

D. 95% Ans=A
25. In a bag of oranges, the ratio of good ones to bad ones is 5:4. If the number of bad oranges in the
bag is 36, how many oranges are there altogether?

A. 72

B. 81

C. 54

D. 45 Ans=B

26. A man is four times as old as his son. The difference between their ages is 36. Find the sum of
their ages

A. 45years

B. 48years

C. 60years

D. 74years Ans=C

27. A student spends ¼ of his pocket money on books and 1/3 on a shirt. What fraction remains?

A. 5/6

B.7/12

C. 1/6

D. 5/12 Ans=D

28. The ------ in today’s issue of The Punch News paper focused on inflation

A. title

B. editorial

C. headline

D. story Ans=C

29. President Jonathan’s speech------ at 9pm yesterday

A. had being broadcast

B. had been broadcast

C. was broadcasted

D. was broadcast Ans=D

30. The way to stop frivolous publications is to-----the press

A. bribe
 B. gag

C. jail

D. shackle Ans=B

31. The instrument used to measure air pressure is called

A. Rain gauge

B. Thermometer

C. Wind vane

D. Hygrometer Ans=D

32. The relationship traced to one’s father side is called

A. matrilineal

B. patrilineal

C. lineage

D.cousin Ans=B

33. T he most wide spread traditional occupation in Nigeria is

A. farming

B. blacksmithing

C. weaving

D.driving Ans=A

34.The scientific explanation of man’s origin is referred to as----theory

A. technological

B. ancient

C. experimental

D. evolution Ans=D

35.Which of these is NOT a symbol of the nation

A. coat of arms

B.the pledge

C. Aso Rock

D.National flag Ans=C

36.The money, equipment and building which are being channelled for production of goods is known
as

A. capital

B. labour

C. land

D. management Ans=A

37. Voyage refers to travelling by

A. air

B. water

C. rail

D. road Ans=B

38. Which of the following is NOT an agent of erosion?

A. ice

B. wind

C. rain

D. sunshine Ans=D

39.The longest river in Nigeria is river

A. Benue

B.Hadejia

C. Niger

D. Osun Ans=C

40. Nigeria is bounded in the south by

A.Togo

B. Atlantic ocean

C. Pacific ocean

D. Cameroon Ans=B
41. Which of these is NOT an Island in Africa?

A. Fiji

B. Madagascar

C. Cape Verde

D.Zanzibar Ans=A

42. In which state is Lake Chad situated?

A. Adamawa

B. Borno

C. Taraba

D. Sokoto Ans=B

43. The black race is called

A. Caucasian

B. Red Indian

C. Mongolian

D. Negroid Ans=D

44. The following factors affect population EXCEPT

A. mortality rate

B. immigration

C. census

D. fertility rate Ans=C

45. Which is NOT a root crop?

A. sorghum

B. yam

C. potato

D. cassava Ans=A
50. Which of these United Nations Agencies is responsible for the promotion of culture?

A. ILO

B. WHO

C.UNESCO

D. UNICEF Ans=C

1. Ojo and Aina bought 25 oranges each and gave Audu and Amina 6 and 8 oranges each from
both. How many oranges will both of them have left?

(a) 18 each

(b) 19 and 17

(c) 36

(d) 36 each ANS: A

2. As book is to_____________so also is teaching is to________________

(a) School teach

(b)Reading, lecturing

(c)Student, teacher

(d) Reading, teacher ANS: D

5. Subtract ninety nine from nine hundred and ninety and then, add it to eight hundred and sixty
five. What will be the final answer?

(a) 1756

(b) 1855

(c) 1954

(d) 1180 ANS: A

6. Temporary teeth are replaced by permanent teeth

(a) anytime a tooth removes

(b) twice only

(c) after every other year

(d) only once ANS: C

7. A grandfather is ones__________

(a) father’s father only

(b) mother’s father

(c) both mother and fathers father

(d) All fathers and mothers above 50years of age. ANS: C

17. Suleiman is taller than Ajayi while Usman is taller than Suleiman and Tope who is taller than
Suleiman . Who is the shortest?

(a) Usman

(b) Suleiman

(c) Ajayi

(d) Tope ANS: B

Three children were playing counting their fingers and toes. Talatu added her fingers together
5times, while Binta added one-foot toes 7times with three toes of the other foot. Funmi then
added both her toes and fingers of the limb together.

18. What is the total of Talätu’s addition?

(a) 60

(b) 50

(c) 45

(d) 25 ANS:B

Three children were playing counting their fingers and toes. Talatu added her fingers together
5times, while Binta added one-foot toes 7times with three toes of the other foot. Funmi then
added both her toes and fingers of the limb together.

19. Binta answer will be.

(a) 38

(b) 73

(c) 56

(d) 50 ANS: A
Three children were playing counting their fingers and toes. Talatu added her fingers together
5times, while Binta added one-foot toes 7times with three toes of the other foot. Funmi then
added both her toes and fingers of the limb together.

20. Funmi’s result is

(a) 20

(b) 10

(c) 40

(d) 30 ANS: A

Three children were playing counting their fingers and toes. Talatu added her fingers together
5times, while Binta added one-foot toes 7times with three toes of the other foot. Funmi then
added both her toes and fingers of the limb together.

21. If both Funmi and Talatu’s results are added together what will be the total?

(a) 80

(b) 58

(c) 70

(d) 45 ANS: C

25. The 2011 12th National Sport Festival took place at

(a)Uyo

(b) Asaba

(c) Enugu

(d) Portharcourt ANS: D

26. The following are former Presidents of Federal Republic of Nigeria except

(a)Tafawa Balewa

(b) Nnamdi Azikwe

(c) Shehu Shagari

(d) Olusegun Obasanjo ANS: A

33.An early morning jogger jogged to cover a distance of 1.5 kilometres and followed the same
route back to where he started. The distance covered will be?

(a) 1.5km

(b) 2.25km
(c) 3.0km

(d)3.10km ANS: C

34. All these are fruit except____

(a)Beans

(b) Banana

(c) Cashew

(d) Garden egg ANS: A

45. In a conference, one hundred people were seated at the opening ceremony. Later, five
hundred chairs were added. Three hundred and ninety nine people came to join others. How
many chairs were left unoccupied?

(a) one hundred and one

(b) two hundred and one

(c) ninety nine

(d) one hundred and fifty ANS: A

48. All these are capitals of states except

(a) Umuahia

(b) Asaba

(c) Birnin Kebbi

(d) Okenne ANS: D

49. These are tools except

(a) tag

(b) spanner

(c) screwdriver

(d) hammer ANS: A

 1. What name do we give to the shape of a milk tin?

A. A sphere B. A cylinder C. A cone D. A pyramid ANS: B

2. If we represent the word GRATEFUL with 97413586, what word is represented by 1347?

A. TEAR B. TALE C. GATE D. LATE ANS: A

3. If we represent the word GRATEFUL with 97413586, what number is represented by FUEL?

A. 5831 B. 7836 C. 5356 D. 5836 ANS: D

4. What number would fill the gap in the set of numbers below:

3 5 7
6 10 14
12 20 ----
A. 30 B. 42 C. 28 D. 24 ANS: C
6. Which of the following statements should come first, second, and third in the normal order of
occurrence?
1. I went to bed early yesterday evening.
2. I was very tired.
3. I worked hard throughout yesterday
A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 1, 3 C. 3, 2, 1 D. 3, 1, 2 ANS: C
7. Which is the smallest ocean in the world?
A. Arctic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Atlantic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean ANS: A
8. A Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) runs at 100 km/hr top speed. It can carry a maximum of 8 persons,
including the driver. If the speed of the SUV decreases in fixed proportion with increase in number of
persons, find the speed when three persons are traveling in the Sport Utility Vehicle.
A. 40 km/hr B. 120 km/hr C. 80 km/hr D. 100 km/hr ANS: D
9. If some green are blue and no blue is white, which of the following is correct?
A. No white is green B. No green is white
C. No white is blue D. Some green are white ANS: D
11. One cow tells the other that there are two cows in front of me. The other one also shouts that he,
too, has two behind him. How many are they?
A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 5 ANS: B
12. Ojo, Emeka and Abdul have Toyota Siennas. Abdul also has a Honda Civic. Otuka has a Mercedes and
a Jaguar. Ojo also has a Peugeot 206. Who has the fewest cars?
A. Emeka B. Ojo C. Abdul D. Otuka ANS: A
13. Eighty-Four is twelve times a particular number. What is eleven times that number?
A. 7 B. 84 C. 132 D. 77 ANS: D
14. A window cleaner is cleaning the windows on the 25th floor of a skyscraper, when she slips and falls.
She is not wearing a safety harness and nothing slows her fall yet she suffered no injuries. Which of the
following best explains the incident?
A. She was inside a giant fork lift. B. She was cleaning from an outside scaffold
C. She used a long ladder D. She was cleaning the inside of the windows ANS: D
16. Bayo is double the age of Ibok and one third as old as Sanusi, who will be 48 years old in 6 years.
How old is Ibok?
A. 6 years old B. 12 years old C. 7 years old D. 14 years old ANS: C
17. A cattle rearer has 15 cows, all but 8 die. How many does he have left?
A. Seven B. Zero C. Eight D. Fifteen ANS: C
18. Fausat, Bolanle, Amaka, and Osese are polyglots. Fausat and Bolanle speak French, whereas the
others speak Russian. Bolanle and Osese speak Italian. Everyone except Fausat speak German. Who of
them only speaks Russian and German?
A. Fausat B. Bolanle C. Amaka D. Osese ANS: C
19. A horse rider rode into town on Friday, spent one night there, and left on Friday. Which of the
following explains the situation?
A. His horse was named Friday B. He arrived in the town after midnight on Friday C. He left the town
before noon on Friday D. His own name was Friday ANS: A
21. What name do we give to the fear of death?
A. Emetophobia B. Necrophobia C. Brontophobia D. Aerophobia ANS: B
22. Which side of a cat contains the most hair?

A. The left–hand side B. The outside C. The right-hand side D. The inside ANS: B

23. My successor’s father is my father’s son, and I do not have any brothers or sons. Who is my
successor?

A. Myself B. Daughter C. Niece D. Nephew ANS: B

24. What can you hold in your right hand, but not in your left?
A. Left hand, left elbow, and left forearm
B. Right hand, right elbow, and left forearm
C. Left leg, left knee, and left foreleg
D. Right leg, right knee, and right foreleg ANS: A
25. How many times do the hands of a clock overlap in 24 hours?
A. 22 B. 24 C. 20 D. 48 ANS: B
26. Fausat, Bolanle, Amaka, and Osese are polyglots. Fausat and Bolanle speak French, whereas the
others speak Russian. Bolanle and Osese speak Italian. Everyone except Fausat speak German. Who of
them speaks more than one language but not Russian?
A. Fausat B. Bolanle C. Amaka D. Osese ANS: B
29. How many squares altogether are there on a normal chessboard?
A. 204 B. 144 C. 264 D. 196 ANS: A
30. David, Rufai and Okpoti need to be able to run 100m in under 12.5 seconds to qualify for a regional
championship. Rufai and Okpoti run raster than David. David’s best time for the 100m is 13.2 seconds.
Which of the following options is true?
A. Only Rufai qualifies B. David does not qualify
C. Rufai and Okpoti both qualify D. David qualifies ANS: B

21. The radiator in a car engine contains

(a) brake fluid (b) water (c) engine oil (d) fuel ANS: B

28. Balanced meal is best described as a meal that contains (a) a lot of proteins and carbohydrates
(b) adequate amounts of vitamin and minerals (c) all the nutrients in the correct proportion.
(d) Proteins, Vitamins and Carbohydrate. ANS: C
30. The democratic way of selecting a leader is through

(a) Birth (b) election (c) force (d) Imposition ANS: B

33. Discrimination of people based on the colour of the skin is called

(a) antisocialism (b) race (c) separation (d) racism ANS: D

53. Audu had no ................... he is an orphan

(a) brothers (b) friend (c) parents (d) relations ANS: C

54. An accused person is presumed ................. until proved guilty

(a) acquitted (b) bailed (c) persecuted (d) innocent ANS: D

1. The first female to drive a car in Nigeria is

(a) Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome Kuti
(b) Mrs. Bolanle Awe
(c) Mrs. Mary Herbert
(d) None of the above ANS: A
2. Who was the first prime minister of Nigeria?
(a) Sultan of sokoto
(b) Alh. Tafawa Balogun
(c) Alh. Tafawa Balewa
(d) Alh. Tafa Balewa ANS: C
3. The largest bird in the world is ……..
(a) Vulture
(b) Eagle
(c) Ostrich
(d) Swan ANS: C
4. The full meaning of the acronym “GSM” is
(a) Global System Mobile
(b) General System Mobile Communication
(c) Global system of Mobile communication
(d) General System Mobile ANS: C
5. Nigeria as a country is not a member of which of the following:
(a) U.N.O
(b) ECOWAS
(c) AU
(d) None of the above ANS: D
6. Nigeria changed from Pounds to Naira in
(a) 1972
(b) 1971
(c) 1970
(d) 1975 ANS: A
7. Whose photograph appears in the N1000 note
(a) Clement Isong and Alh Tafawa Alewa
(b) Clement Isong and Alh Aliyu Kingibe
(c) Clement Isong and Aliyu Maibornu
(d) Alh Maikingibe and Clement Effiong ANS: C
8. The Green and White colours in Nigeria Flag symbolize
(a) Agriculture and Finance
(b) Peace and Prosperity
 (c) Agriculture and Transparency
(d) Agriculture and peace ANS: D
9. Who designed the National flag?
(a) Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi
(b) Mr. Taiwo Akinyemi
(c) Mr. Taiye Akinkumi
(d) None of the above ANS: A
10. University of Ilorin is a …………….generation University
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th ANS: B
11. Which of these is the first Nigerian University?
(a) Obafemi Awolowo University
(b) University of Ilorin
(c) University of Nsukka
(d) Ahmadu Bello University ANS: C
12. What is the meaning of CBT?
(a) Computer Basic Technology
(b) Computer Basic Test
(c) Computer Based Test
(d) All of the above ANS: C
13. Nigeria Federal Capital Territory shifted from Lagos to Abuja in what year?
(a) 1991

(b) 1989

(c) 1990

(d) 1992 ANS: A

14. Nigeria celebrated her Silver Jubilee in the year ……………

(a) 1985

(b) 2010

(c) 1995

(d) 2011 ANS: A

15. People who carry out experiments to investigate nature are called
(a) Scientist
(b) Experimentalist
(c) Experimentist
(d) Scientia ANS: A
16. Objects thrown up, always come down due to
(a) kinetic force
(b) potential force
(c) gravitational force
(d) Gravitational pull ANS: D
17. Human beings have different types of teeth and hence are referred to as
(a) Honodent
(b) Homodent
(c) Heterodent
 (d) Isodent ANS: C
18. ICT Means

(a) Information and Communication Technology

(b) Information Communication Technology

(c) International Communication Technology

(d) Internal Community Technology ANS: A

19. Which of the following is proteinous in nature?

(a) groundnut
(b) millet
(c) beans
(d) guinea corn ANS: A
20. A man having 20 litres of petrol in his car, uses it for 600 km. How many kilometers will the same
man travel with 19.25 litres.

(a) 577.5km

(b) 576.2 km

(c) 587.5km

(d) 586.2km ANS: A

1. -------------------------------decides what should be included or left out in a newspaper.

a. Publisher
b. Printer
c. Editor
d. Journalist ANS: C
2. A person who writes for newspapers or magazines is called a----------------
a. Journalist
b. Printer
c. Editor
d. Publisher ANS: A
3. Arrange these sentences in the correct order.
i. The passengers got out.
ii. The bus stopped at the corner.
Iii. They all looked tired after the trip.
a. i, ii, iii
b. i, iii, ii
c. ii, i, iii
d. ii, iii, i ANS: C
4. I went to the --------------------- to watch a play.
a. Stage
b. Studio
c. Theatre
d. Chambers ANS: D
5. The lawn tennis match was played on a --------------
a. Court
b. Field
c. Stadium
d. Track ANS: A
6. Which of these can be described as minerals?
a. Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur
b. Gold, Copper, Tin
c. Milk, meat, fish
d. Coke, Fanta, Mirinda ANS: B
7. I went to the ----------------------- to read and borrow some books.
a. School
b. Press
c. Stationery
d. Library ANS: D
8. The case was heard in the judge’s-------?
a. Court
b. Arena
c. Cell
d. Witness box ANS: A
9. She took rolls of tissue off the ---------in the supermarket.
a. Shelves
b. Stalls
c. Desk
d. Checkout ANS: D
10. He went to the ---------------- to buy some tomatoes to plant.
a. Granary
b. Store
c. Nursery
d. Hatchery ANS: C
11. A doctor who treats animals is a ----------surgeon.
a. Medical
b. Veterinary
c. Vetinary
d. Vettinery ANS: B
12. We have an orange -----------behind our house.
a. Orchard
b. Farm
c. Garden
d. Bed ANS: A
13. The specialist who examines the eye for defects is an ---------------------
a. Optician
b. Eye surgeon
c. Optometrist
d. Opthamologist ANS: C
14. Which of these is odd ?
 a. Jigawa
b. Kebbi
c. Ekiti
d. Zamfara ANS: C
15. Pupils are advised to cross the road at---
a. Roundabout
b. T junction
c. Children crossing
d. Zebra crossing ANS:D
16. A system whereby a woman marries more than one man is --------------
a. Monogamy
b. Polygamy
c. Polyandry
d. Not in existence ANS: C
17. Which of the following is never true ?
a. Lizard lay eggs
b. Malaria is an airborne disease
c. Teachers are rich
d. Rice is a cereal ANS: B
18. Which of the following is an airborne disease.
a. cholera
b. Influenza
c. Dysentery
d. Guinea worm ANS: B
19. Which of these item does not form part of a first aid box.
a. Blade
b. Bandage
c. Chloroquine
d. Iodine ANS: C
20. All these animals live in water except
a. Frog
b. Lizard
c. Snake
d. Turtle ANS: B
21. Which of these is a communicable disease
a. Bacteria
b. Flu
c. Malaria
d. Dialysis ANS: B
22. Which of the under listed belong to the class Aves?
a. Monkey
b. Tadpole
c. Eagle
d. Rat ANS: C
23. Animals that chew their cud are------
a. Carnivores
 b. Herbivores
c. Omnivores
d. Ominivores ANS: B
24. How many faces have a cuboid?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 6
d. 12 ANS: C
25. A farmer sold 35 bags of rice at 25 % profit. If he sold each bag for ₦7500:00. How much was his
2
profit on 5 of the lot.
a. ₦1,875:00
b. ₦65,625:00
c. ₦18,775:00
d. ₦26,250:00 ANS: D
26. What is the product of 5Kg 350g and 9?
a. 45kg 150g
b. 14kg 350g
c. 48kg 150g
d. 14kg 150g ANS: C
27. If eight and a half tonnes of sugar is sold in bags of 5kg. How many bags are there to sell ?
a. 1.7 bags
b. 17 bags
c. 170bags
d. 1700 bags ANS: D
28. A farmer sold his cock at 20% loss. If the cock was sold for ₦21:00 what was the initial worth of
the cock?
a. ₦27:50
b. ₦25:20
c. ₦26:25
d. ₦20:20 ANS: C
29. In a class there are 50 pupils, if 15 of them are girls, what percentage are boys?
a. 70%
b. 30%
c. 85%
d. 15% ANS: A
30. Write in words the sum of 31,004 and 117, 009.
a. Four hundred and twenty seven thousand and thirteen.
b. One hundred and forty eight thousand.
c. Fourteen thousand and three
d. One hundred and forty eight thousand and thirteen ANS: D
31. Write 342 in Roman numerals.
a. CCXLII
b. CCCLXII
c. CCCXLII
d. CCLXII ANS: C
32. Write in Arabic numerals, CMVII
 a. 907
b. 1007
c. 1017
d. 1107 ANS: A
33. Find the place value of 6 in 3421.016
a. 6 thousand
b. 6 hundred
c. 6 hundredths
d. 6 thousandths ANS: D
34. State the number of multiples of 4 between 20 and 60
a. 10
b. 6
c. 9
d. 11 ANS: D
35. The Nigerian 2011 presidential election was held on the
a. 15th April
b. 21st April
c. 26th April
d. 16th April ANS: D
36. President Ebele Jonathan was sworn in as the acting president of the Federal republic of Nigeria
on the
a. 5th May 2011
b. 6th May 2010
c. 7th May 2011
d. 7th May 2010 ANS: B
37. In the 2011 elections held in Nigeria, which two elections were held on the same day.
a. Gubernatorial and national assembly
b. National assembly and presidency
c. State assembly and presidency
d. Gubernatorial and State assembly ANS: D

(1) Which of the following is the odd one out.

(a) Lawyers
(b) Labourers
(c) Teachers
(d) Architects ANS: B
(2) A bowl of semolina that was left over for three days was passing a.........odour.
(a) Offensive

(b) Aromatic

(c) Inviting

(d) Appetizing ANS: A

(3) The square root of 256 is..............
(a) 13
(B) 14
(c) 16
(d) 12 ANS: C
(4) A caterpillar is an infant.............. .
(a) Mosquito
(b) Housefly
(c) Butterfly
(d) Bee ANS: C
(5) ................. Is the ability to do some work
(a) Power
(b) Energy
(c) Speed
(d) Effort ANS: B
(6) The child’s mother’s sister is the ................ of that child
(a) Mate
(b) Aunt
(c) Uncle
(d) Sister ANS: B
(7) The child’s mothers sister is the ................ of that child
(a) Mate
(b) Aunt
(c) Uncle
(d) Sister ANS: B
(8) What happens when water and oil of equal proportion are poured together in a
container
(a) Oil comes on top

(b) Water comes on top

(c) The two changes colour

(d) Nothing happens ANS: A

(9) Okon invites Jude to his birthday party Okon is the .............. while Jude is.........
(a) Host, hostess
(b) Hostess, landlord
(c) Host, guest
(d) Guest, landlady ANS: C
(10) Time is determined by the use of
(a) Colour
(b) Rain
 (c) Hour
(d) Clock ANS: D
(11) The core material for producing ceramic ware is.............
(a) Clay

(b) Plastic

(c) Wood

(d) Paper ANS: A

(12) Equal amount of red and blue colour mixed together will give.
(a) Green
(b) Orange
(c) Red
(d) Purple ANS: D
(13) Inter-Science is the combination of.
(a) Mathematics, Physics, Biology
(b) Chemistry, Physics, Biology
(c) Geography, Physics, Health Science
(d) Chemistry, Physical Education ANS: B
(14) Paragraph is a group of .....................
(a) Words
(b) Letters
(c) Sentences
(d) Permutation ANS: C
(15) An official representing a country abroad is a.................
(a) Diplomat
(b) Visitors
(c) Foreigners
(d) Spies ANS: A
(16) The acronym SARS means...............................
(a) Special Anti-Robbery Squad
(b) Special Autorobbery Squad
(c) Special Anti-Robbers Squad
(d) Special Automated Squad ANS: A
(17) “I challenge the public to put teeth into the law means”..................
(a) To council the law
(b) To reject the law
(c) To activate the law
(d) To review the law ANS: C
(18) The instrument for finding the direction of the wind is called...............

(a) Wind hook

(b) Wind clock
(c) Wind Vane
(d) Baro meter ANS: C
2) The head of a local government council is called...............
(a) Chairman
(b) Councillor
(c) President
(d) Senator ANS: A
3) These are parts of the fish EXCEPT.
(a) Leg
(b) Fin
(c) Tail
(d) Eyes ANS: A
4) Which of these is worn when going to bed.
(a) Dressing gown
(b) Apron
(c) Night dress
(d) Pyjamas ANS: C
5) It is valued because of their fragrance and colour of their flowers.
(a) Rose
(b) Vanilla
(c) Spoorid
(d) Paper ANS: A
6) The language ....................... is as follows; hearing and speaking.
(a) Stages
(b) Voice
(c) Say
(d) Mechanism ANS: D
7) What ethic group in Nigeria is known for cattle rearing/farming?
(a) Yoruba
(b) Igbo
(c) Fulani
(d) Hausa ANS: C
8) What is the name given to the white part if an egg?
(a) Yoke
 (b) Baby
(c) Albumen
(d) Shell ANS: C
9) Battering involves.................... one’s wife.
(a) Kissing
(b) Beating
(c) Caring
(d) Carrying ANS: B
10) The framework of the body to which modes are attached is called...............
(a) Marrow
(b) Head
(c) Skeleton
(d) Back ANS: C
11) Fruits and vegetables are full of..........................
(a) Proteins
(b) Pork
(c) Fat
(d) Vitamins ANS: D
(18) Which of these international organisation is responsible for the development of
education and culture.
(a) UNICEF
(b) ECOWAS
(c) UNESCO
(d) Wai ANS: C
(19) Television appeals to sences of.................. and seeing.
(a) Hearing
(b) Booking
(c) Knocking
(d) Hissing ANS: A
(20) ..................... is the fastest way of getting information to millions of people at the
same time.
(a) Newspaper
(b) Radio
(c) Television
(d) Town crier ANS: B
(21) .................... is/are usually found along major roads to advertise products.
(a) Handbills
(b) Newspaper
(c) Bill boards
 (d) Television ANS: C
(22) Which of these will be served as a snack?
(a) Fried rice
(b) Bean soup
(c) Amala
(d) Egg roll ANS: D
(23) ....................... is a factor to be considered in locating an industry.
(a) Reading market for the products
(b) Available labour force
(c) Availability of raw materials
(d) Presence of government official ANS: C
(24) The art of doing what you are asked to do is called...................
(a) Listening
(b) Teachers
(c) Obedience
(d) Complaining ANS: C
(25) All are adhesive EXCEPT
(a) Evostik
(b) Araldite
(c) Ponal glue
(d) Water ANS: A
(26) Puppets are..................objects that can be controlled to perform various
functions.
(a) Natural
(b) Oblong
(c) Inanimate
(d) Long ANS: C
(27) Puppets are used as instructional materials to..................... in the nursery
schools.
(a) Dance
(b) Eat
(c) Think
(d) Teach ANS: D
(28) The University of Ilorin was founded in ........................
(a) 1975
(b) 1940
(c) 1967
(d) 1907 ANS: A
(29) Vocational studies involves the study of the following subjects EXCEPT.
 (a) History
(b) Typing
(c) Shorthand
(d) Introductory technology ANS: A
(30) The literal meaning of renaissance is..........................
(a) Revival
(b) Forgo
(c) Remembrance
(d) Out dated ANS: A
(31) The tallest tower under construction in Abuja is.........................
(a) Millennium
(b) Decade
(c) London
(d) Ivory cost ANS: A
(32) A.....................is one of the tools for bricklaying.
(a) Spanner
(b) Nail
(c) Trowel
(d) Scriber ANS: C
(33) The following maintains law and order EXCEPT.
(a) Police
(b) Air force
(c) Engineer
(d) Civil Defence ANS: C
(34) Good reading culture is done in the.........................
(a) Darkroom
(b) Bathroom
(c) Library
(d) Kitchen ANS: C
(35) Nigeria does not have this military branch the United States of America has.
(a) Navy
(b) Air force
(c) Infantry
(d) Marine ANS: D
(36) In which state is Madonna University situated in Nigeria.
(a) Kwara
(b) Ekiti
(c) Anambra
(d) Bayelsa ANS: C
(37) When did Nigeria join the World Trade Organisation.
(a) 1995
(b) 1904
(c) 2004
(d) 1996 ANS: A
(38) The following are stationery EXCEPT.
(a) Stapler
(b) Exercise book
(c) Abacus
(d) Office pin ANS: C
(39) The following are types of camera EXCEPT.
(a) Kodak
(b) Samsung
(c) Sony
(d) Supper Kodak ANS: D
(40) The full meaning of WAEC is.....................
(a) West African Examinations Council
(b) West Africa Examination Council
(c) West Africa Examination Councils
(d) West Africa Examination Council ANS: A

1. What fraction of N4.32 is N 3.87

(a) 41/48
(b) 43/48 Ans B
(c) 47/48
(d) 39/48
2. Yinka and Segun have 120 oranges Yinka gets 16 oranges more than Segun.

How many oranges has Segun?

(a) 60
(b) 26
(c) 68
(d) 52 Ans D
3. If 480.00 borrowed for 3 years simple interest became N516, what was its

rate of interest?
 (a) 5%
(b) 2 ½ % Ans B
(c) 6%
(d) 4%
4. The daily sales in a week at a petrol station are 100 litres, 825 litres, 707 litres,

830 litres, 642 litres, 908 litres and 112 likes. What is the average daily sales?

(a) 848 litres

(b) 589 3/7 litres Ans B
(c) 718 litres
(d) 617 litres
5. A car traveling at 80 km per hour leaves Lagos at 8.am for Ibadan 136km

away. What time did it get to Ibadan?

(a) 8.42am

(b) 9.42am Ans B

(c) 9.32am

(d) 9.30am

6. By how much is 845.79 greater than 99.359?

(a) 746.431 Ans A

(b) 74.6431

(c) 835.8541

(d) 83.5841

7. A square lawn has an area of 729 sq.m. What is the distance around the lawn?

(a) 96

(b) 108 Ans B

 (c) 120

(d) 84

8. In a school, the ratio of girls to boys is 5:6. How many are boys if the total
population is 605?
(a) 365
(b) 275
(c) 330 Ans C

(d) 560

9. A class-one teacher gave 23 counting seeds to each of the 45 pupils in his

class. How many counting seeds did the teacher give out?

(a) 225 seeds

(b) 935 seeds
(c) 2070 seeds
(d) 1035 seeds Ans D

10. Find the greater number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the

same remainder in each case.

(a) 4 Ans A

(b) 7

(c) 9

(d) 13

11. The total number of digits used in numbering the pages of a book having 336
pages is:
(a) 732
(b) 990 Ans B
(c) 1098
(d) 1305
12. Which of the following pairs of fractions adds up to a number greater than 5?

(a) 5/3, 3/4

(b) 7/3, 11/5

(c) 11/4, 8/3 Ans C

(d) 13/5, 11/6

13. What is the difference between the biggest and the smallest fraction among

2/3, 3/4 , 4/5 and 5/6?

(a) 1/6 Ans A

(b) 1/12
(c) 1/20
(d) 1/30
14. What number whose ½ is multiplied by 1/3 of the same number will give a

product of 726?

(a) 96

(b) 166 Ans B

(c) 160

(d) 66

15. What is the product of 0.101 and 11.1?

(a) 12.21

(b) 1.1211 Ans B

(c) 1.211

(d) 0.11211

16. What is 7/8 of the profit of a contractor in a year, if half of the profits made is

N2880.72?
 (a) N5040.26

(b) N5041.26 Ans B

(c) N2520.63

(d) N5041.36

17. When 7867 is divided by 14, what remains?

(a) 11

(b) 13 Ans B

(c) 3

(d) 7

18. Eggs now sell at N2.55 a dozen and oranges 2 for 10k. What will 20 dozen

eggs and 100 oranges cost?

(a) N48.00

(b) N60.50

(c) N56.00 Ans C

(d) N44.00

19. What principal will gain N168.00 simple interest in 4 years at 7 ½ %

(a) 280.00

(b) N480.00

(c) N560.00 Ans C

(d) N720.00

20. The average of 3 bags of cocoa is 4,621g. Two of the bags are 4,196g, and

4.706g each. What is the weight of the third bag?

(a) 3.961g
 (b) 4.961g Ans B

(c) 5.091g

(d) 5.096g

21. Mary was 21 years on 3rd October, 1969, when will she be 29 years old?

(a) 1972

(b) 1977 Ans B

(c) 1981

(d) 1989

22. A man’s monthly salary is N770.00 What will be his new salary after it has

been increased by 10%?

(a) N700.00

(b) N787.00

(c) N847.00 Ans C

(d) N8875.00

23. Ojo lived 1/4 of his life as a boy, 1/5 as a young man and 1/3 as a trader and 13
years as an old man. How old is he?
(a) 48 years
(b) 52 years
(c) 60 years Ans C

(d) 78 years

24. If 8 men can reap 80 hectares in 24 days, then how many hectares can 36 men
reap in 30 days?
(a) 300
(b) 350
(c) 425
 (d) 450 Ans D
25. A is twice as fast as B and B is thrice as fast as C is. The journey covered by C is

54 minutes will be covered by B in:

(a) 18 min Ans A

(b) 27 min

(c) 38 min

(d) 42 min

1. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has ____ members

(a) 37

(b) 109 Ans B

(c) 170

(d) 108

2. Kerosene is a product refined from

(a) Petrol

(b) Petroleum Jelly

(c) Crude oil Ans C

(d) Plan oil

3. HIV/AIDS can be contracted through

(a) Sharing of clippers for barbing hair Ans A

(b) Hand shake

(c) Worshipping together

(d) Using the same plate to eat

4. Parliamentary Filibuster strategy is a method of delaying decision in the

parliament through ____

(a) adjournment

(b) long speech Ans B

(c) physical combat

(d) absenteeism

5. Urine contains urea, water and ____

(a) hydrogen

(b) soldium

(c) H20

(d) Salt Ans D

6. Ceasarian section is a process of giving birth to a baby by a woman through ____

(a) Labour

(b) Medication

(c) Oral therapy

(d) Operation Ans D

7. Nigeria’s representative in any of the common wealth countries is called ___

(a) Diplomat

(b) High commissioner Ans B

(c) Ambassador

(d) Consult general

8. The power to adjudicate in law is the sole responsibility of ____ in Nigeria

(a) Lawyers

(b) Governor

(c) Judges Ans C

(d) Police

9. One of the agents of socialization in a society is ____

(a) Culture

(b) Sports

(c) Family Ans C

(d) None of the above

10. Kwara State is located in the ____ of geo-political zone of Nigeria.

(a) South Western

(b) North Western

(c) South-eastern

(d) North Central Ans D

11. The House of Representative is also called

(a) The Upper house

(b) The Inner temple
(c) The Lower house Ans C
(d) The Assembly hall
12. _______ is the capital of Yobe state

(a) Maiduguri

(b) Kaduna

(c) Damaturu Ans C

(d) Yola
13. The slogan “Boko Haram” means

(a) No to Haram

(b) Haram is lawful

(c) No to western education Ans C

(d) Islamic education is good

14. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is in which of the geopolitical zone of Nigeria?

(a) North East

(b) South East
(c) North Central Ans C
(d) North West
15. The amalgamation of the protectorate of the North and South in Nigeria took

place in the year?

(a) 1889

(b) 1909

(c) 1914 Ans C

(d) 1922

16. What year was University of Ilorin established

(a) 1975 Ans A

(b) 1976

(c) 1978

(d) 1979

17. Whose face is on a five hundred naira note

(a) Chief Obafemi Awolowo

(b) Alhaji Mai Bornu

(c) Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Ans C

(d) Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello

18. The main river flowing through Nigeria is

 (a) Benue

(b) Niger Ans B

(c) Kaduna

(d) Victoria

61. A pencil 20cm long was recorded as 22cm long. What is the percentage error?

a. 22%

b. 20%

c. 10%

d. 5% ANS C

62. A student made a 5% error in the measurement of a 50cm long stick. What was the student’s
measurement?

a. 50cm

b. 60cm

c. 512.5cm

d. 55cm ANS C

63. A can of Cola was labeled as containing 330ml of fluid but was found to contain 341ml. What was
the percentage error?

a.33.0%

b. 34.1%

c. 3.33%

d. 3.41% ANS C

64. A surveyor measured a road as being 95km with 5% underestimation. What is the true length of the
road?

a. 90km

b. 95km

c. 100km

d. 105km ANS C

65. A man’s annual salary is N132,000. What is his monthly salary?

 a. N11,000

b. N12,000

c. N13,000

d. N22,000 ANS A

66. A man earns N20,000 a month. What does he earn in a year?

a. N200,000

b. N240,000

c. N220,000

d. N280,000 ANS B

67. If the exchange rate is US$ 1 = N150, how much is US$ 500 in naira?

a. N150,000

b. N500,000

c. N7,500

d. N75,000 ANS D

68. How much is N3,000 worth in US$ if the exchange rate is US$ 1 = N120?

a. US$ 65

b.US$ 55

c. US$ 45

d. US$ 35 ANS B

69. Which is the greatest of the following fractions?

a. 7/9

b. ¾

c. 5/8

d. 2/3 ANS A

70. After spending 2/3 of her money on food, a woman was left with N250. How much money did she
have originally?

a. N250

b. N500

c. N750
 d. N1,000 ANS C

71. A man with N5,000 spent 1/5th at the Chemist and ¼ at the Electric shop. How much money did
he have left?

a. N2,750

b. N3,750

c. N4,000

d. N1,000 ANS A

72. A girl spent 1/2 of her money at the market and 1/5th of the remaining amount at the bakery. If she
had N1,000 originally, how much has she left?

a. N100

b. N200

c. N300

d. N400 ANS D

73. If Ayuba bought 5 oranges for N7, how many oranges of the same type can he buy for N49?

a. 15 oranges

b. 35 oranges

c. 25 oranges

d. 30 oranges ANS B

74. If a can of malt drink costs N65, how much is a dozen cans of malt drink ?

a. N780

b. N715

c. N650

d. N585 ANS A

Bunmi can hoe a yam plot in 5hrs. and Dele can hoe it in 4hrs:

75. If the two men hoe, what fraction of the yam plot will be left to hoe after 2hrs?

a. ¼

b. 1/5

c. 1/8

d. 1/10 ANS D
76. What fraction of the yam plot will they hoe in 1hr?

a. ¼

b. 9/20

c. 1/9

d. 9/10 ANS B

In an election the winner received 3/7 of the total vote:

77. If the total number of votes cast were 700000, what number of votes did the winner receive?

a. 100,000 votes

b. 200,000 votes

c. 300,000 votes

d. 400,000 votes ANS C

78. If the total votes cast were 1.4 million, what total votes did the losers receive ?

a. 800,000 votes

b. 600,000 votes

c. 1 million votes

d. 1.2 million votes ANS A

79. If there were 3 candidates at the election and one of the losers received 5/14 of the votes, what
number of votes did the other loser receive ?

a. 100,000 votes

b. 150,000 votes

c. 200,000 votes

d. 250,000 votes ANS B

80. A factory increased its annual production of radios from 40,000 to 50,000. Calculate the percentage
increase in production.

a. 25%

b. 10%

c. 15%

d. 20% ANS A

81. In April, Mrs. Ngosi bought a bag of corn for N1,200. When she bought more in June, the price had
gone up by 20%. How much did she pay in June for a bag of corn?
 a. N1,300

b. N1,400

c. N1,440

d. N1,340 ANS C

A trader made a loss of 10% on a motorcycle he sold for N54,000:

82. How much should he have sold the motorcycle to avoid any loss?

a. N56,000

b. N58,000

c. N60,000

d. N62,000 ANS C

83. How much should he have sold the motorcycle to make a gain of 10%?

a. N60,000

b. N62,000

c. N64,000

d. N66,000 ANS D

A train moves at a speed of 55km/hr:

84. How long will it take to cover 385km?

a. 5hrs.

b. 7hrs.

c. 9hrs.

d. 11hrs. ANS B

85. How far will it go in 3hrs?

a. 165km

b. 175km

c. 185km

d. 195km ANS A
4. ETF stands for

a. Educational Trust Fund

b. Education Trust Fund

c. Education Total Fund

d. Economics Trust Fund Ans: b

5. What is the full meaning of MoU?

a. Memorandum of Understanding

b. Memorandum of Unity

c. Memorandum of Union

d. Moment of Unity Ans: a

6. UNO stands for

a. United Nations Organisations

b. Unity Nations Organisations

c. United Nation Organogram

d. United National Organisations Ans: a

7. The UNO was formed in the year

a. 1945

b. 1947

c. 1958

d. 1972 Ans: a

28. All of the following are correct procedures for putting out a fire in a pan on the stove except:

a. Leave the pan where it is.

b. Pour water into the pan.

c. Slide a fitted lid onto the pan.

d. Turn off the burner controls Ans: b

29. Which of the following is a characteristic of a virus?

a. It can cause disease.

b. It can reproduce by itself.

c. It is composed of large living cells.

d. It lives in plant and animal cells. Ans: a & d

30. Which of the following was the principal keyboard instrument in 16th century Europe?

a. Clavichord.

b. Harpsichord.

c. Organ.

d. Pianoforte. Ans: b

31. A word used to describe a noun is called:

a. An adjective.

b. A conjunction.

c. A pronoun.

d. A preposition Ans: a

32. To avoid infection after receiving a puncture wound to the hand, you should always:

a. Go to the immunization center to receive a tetanus shot.

b. Be treated with an antibiotic if the wound is painful.

c. Ensure that no foreign object has been left in the wound.

d. Wipe the wound with alcohol unless it is still bleeding. Ans: c

36.The longest river in the world is the

a) Niger

b) Nile

c) Orange

d) Mississippi Ans: B

37.The largest coffee growing country in the world is

a. France

b. Brazil

c. Ethiopia

d. Italy Ans: B

39.The country also known as "country of copper" is

a. Brazil

b. Cameroon

c. Zambia

d. Belgium Ans: c

40.The river Jordan flows out into the

a. Red sea

b. Dead sea

c. Live sea

d. Mediterranean sea Ans: B

42. The world's oldest known city is

a. Rome

b. Jeddah
 c. Damascus

d. Paris Ans: C

43.The country which is the largest producer of rubber in the world is

a. China

b. Mali

c. Malaysia

d. Japan Ans c

44.The country which is the largest producer of tin in the world is

a. Japan

b. South Korea

c. Finland

d. China Ans: d

45.The river which carries maximum quantity of water into the sea is the

a. Orange

b. Nile

c. Benue

d. Amazon River Ans: d

46.The country called the Land of Rising Sun is

a. China

b. Belgium

c. Italy

d. Japan Ans: d

47.The country known as the Sugar Bowl of the world is

a. Mexico

b. Italy
 c. Poland

d. Cuba Ans: d

48.The world's largest diamond producing country is

a. Australia

b. Morocco

c. China

d. South Africa Ans: d

49.The national flower of Britain is

a. Rose

b. Lily

c. Narcissus

d. Hibiscus Ans: a

50.The first Industrial Revolution took place in

a. Italy

b. Germany

c. England

d. U.S.A Ans: c

51.World Environment Day is observed on

a. 5th June

b. 13th April

c. 1st November

d. 13th October Ans: a

World literacy day is celebrated on

a. 8th August

b. 23rd November
 c. 31st December

d. 8th September Ans: d

54.The first British University to admit women for degree courses was

a. University of Dundee

b. University of Cambridge

c. Temple University

d. London University Ans: d

55.The principal export of Jamaica is

a. Coffee

b. Kola

c. Sugar

d. Salt Ans: c

56.New York is popularly known as the city of

a. Cloves

b. Skyscrapers

c. White Elephant

d. Morning Calm Ans: b

57.What do you call a group of sheep?

a. Flock

b. Hockey

c. Herd

d. gang Ans: a

58.How many legs do butterflies have?

a. 6
 b. 4

c. 7

d. 8 Ans: a

59.Who invented the Light Bulb?

a. Humphry Davy

b. James King

c. Alva Fisher

d. Hubert Booth Ans: a

60.Which country hosted the Football World Cup in 2006?

a. Italy

b. Germany

c. Belgium

d. France Ans: b

61. Speed of computer mouse is measured in which unit?

a. Joule

b. Watt

c. GB

d. Mickey Ans: d

62. Which University topped Forbes list of 'Billionaire Universities' in 2010?

a. Harvard University

b. University of Readings

c. Cambridge University

d. University of Nigeria, Nsukka Ans: a

65. Which bird is the international symbol of happiness?

a. Ostrich

b. Owl

c. Bluebird

d. Redbird Ans: c

66. The city of Bonn is situated in

a. Germany

b. Italy

c. France

d. Canada Ans: a

76. Approximately, how many people speak Chinese language?

a) billion

b) million

c) 1 lakh

d) 1 thousand Ans: a

77. Who developed the small pox vaccination?

a) Edward Jenner

b) Alexander Fleming

c) Albert Einstein

d) None of these Ans: a

78. Who is also known as the Lady with the Lamp?

a) Florence Nightingale

b) Sarojini Naidu

c) Rani Laxmibai

d) Bachendri Pal Ans: a

 79. The American General who led the revolt against the British & declared American independence

was:

a) George Washington

b) Bill Clinton

c) George Bush

d) Abraham Lincoln Ans: a

70. Who was first to sail sound the strait, reached the Philippines and named the Pacific Ocean?

a) Ferdinand Magelion

b) Jacques Carter

c) William Janszoom

d) Vasco da Gama Ans: a

71. Arena? is the special name for playground of:

a) Cricket

b) Lawn Tennis

c) Wrestling

d) Skating Ans: c

72. The national sport of Canada is:

a) Tennis and cricket

b) Lacrosse

c) Judo

d) Rugby and Football Ans: b

73. Badminton is the national sport at:

a) Malaysia

b) Scotland

c) China

d) Former soviet Union Ans: a

 74. On which date is Nobel Prize awarded?

a) December 10

b) January 10

c) April 10

d) July 10 Ans: a

1. What is the full meaning of NEPAD?

(a) Nigeria Economic Partnership of Advance Development
(b) National Enterprise and Promotional Advancement
(c) New Partnership of African Development
(d) None of the above ANS C
st
2. …………………………….. was the 1 Civilian Governor to be impeached during the
fourth Republic?
(a) Balarabe Musa
(b) Rasheed Ladoja
(c) D S P Alameseigha ANS C
6. The Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructures was established during the
regime of
(a) Muritala- Obasanjo Regime 1976-1979
(b) Abacha-Diya Regime 1993-1998
(c) Obasanjo-Yar adua Regime 1976-1979
(d) Babangida Regime ANS D

7. The National Health Insurance Scheme was introduced by the Federal Government in
year………………………
(a) 2000
(b) 1999
(c) 2004
(d) 2002 ANS B

13. The Nomadic system of Education was introduced in Nigeria during the reign of
…………………………….. as a Minister of Education
(a) Dr. Sam Egwu
(b) Professor Jibril Aminu
(c) Professor Aborishade Babalola
(d) Professor Aliyu Babatunde Fafunwa ANS D

9. The Headquarter of African Union is in

(a) Libya
(b) South Africa
(c) Ethiopia
(d) Nigeria ANS C
29. The Corporate body saddled with the responsibility of supervising, controlling and
administering the affairs of the registered companies in Nigeria today is
(a) Companies Registry
(b) Securities and Exchange Commission
(c) Nigerian Deposit Insurance Company
(d) Corporate Affairs Commission ANS D
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36. The 12 Under 17 World FIFA Football competition was won by
(a) Switzerland
(b) Spain
(c) Nigeria
(d) Colombia ANS C

2. A class of 27 students has a 33% pass. How many of them passed?

(a) 9

(b) 10

(c) 12

(d) 21. ANS A

3. A graduating class has 420 candidates. If 5% of them are in honors roll and the requirement for being
in honors roll is to score the minimum of 75%, how many candidates scored below 75%?

(a) 400

(b)399

(c) 200

(d) 199. ANS B

4. A graduating class has 420 candidates. If 5% of them are in honors roll and the requirement for being
in honors roll is to score the minimum of 75%, how many candidates made the honors roll?

(a)321

(b) 40

(c) 30

(d) 21 ANS D

5. If the class average of a 100 student class is 50% and 25%of the students scored 70%. How many
scored below 75%?

(a) 50

(b) 75

(c) 60
(d) 25 ANS B

6. The take-over progression to the presidency in case of death or step-aside of the president is

(a) vice president, senate president, speaker of the house of representative

(b) vice president, , speaker of the house, senate president

(c) senate president, speaker of the house, vice president

(d) speaker of the house, vice president, senate president. ANS A

9.The consistuency of the senator is

(a) larger than

(b) smaller than

(c) equal to

(d) twice that of the federal representative. ANS A

17 Which of the following statements about language is incorrect?

(a) language barrier often created problems

(b) language barrier often led to discrimination

(c) language barrier often bred suspicion

(d) language barrier often created friendship ANS D

18.Computer logic is based on two digits namely:

(a) 0,1

(b) 1,10

(c) 1,2

(d) 0,9 ANS A

19.The numbers 0 and 1 in computer language is referred to as

(a) byte

(b) base

(c) bit

(d) term. ANS C

20 Computer operations is based on

(a) logic
(b) arithmetic

(c) Philosophy

(d) English language. ANS A

21 Internet connectivity is based on

(a) radio communication

(b) computer communication

(c) television communication

(d) video communication. ANS B

22 There was lightning and this was followed by thunder. The boy who saw the lightning flash was not
afraid of lightning but got scared when the thunder roared. Which of these is dangerous?

(a) lightning

(b) thunder

(c) both

(d) none. ANS A

26 A man was travelling from Lagos to Ibadan in a bus and on the opposite side of the road a woman
was travelling to Lagos from Ibadan in another bus. Suddenly a car passed the bus the man was
travelling in. How does the man feel with respect to the car ?

(a) bus faster than the car

(b) bus moving backwards

(c) the driver of the car is slowing down

(d) the bus driver was no longer moving at his speed before the car approached them ANS B

27. A man was travelling from Lagos to Ibadan in a bus and on the opposite side of the road a
woman was travelling to Lagos from Ibadan in another bus. Suddenly a car passed the bus the man was
travelling in. How does the man feel as he watches the woman’s vehicle speed by in the opposite
direction?

(a) his bus is accelerating

(b) it feels like the distance of separation between the two vehicles is rapidly increasing

(c) it feels as if the woman’s bus is much faster than his bus

(d) it seems that the car was overtaking the bus caused it. ANS C
28 A man was travelling from Lagos to Ibadan in a bus and on the opposite side of the road a woman
was travelling to Lagos from Ibadan in another bus. Suddenly a car passed the bus the man was
travelling in. The car overtaking them appears slow even though it is overtaking them because

(a) the car is not really fast

(b) the difference between the speed of the car and that of the bus is small

(c) the car slowed down when he got to the bus

(d) the driver of the car was no longer paying attention to his driving ANS B

30 .A man was travelling from Lagos to Ibadan in a bus and on the opposite side of the road a woman
was travelling to Lagos from Ibadan in another bus. Suddenly a car passed the bus the man was
travelling in. If the man in the bus was to speak to the woman in the other bus and also to the occupant
of the car, which one was more likely to hear distinctly what he is saying?

(a) The woman

(b) The car occupant

(c)Both of them

(d)None of them ANS B

49.A 5 sided figure is called a

(a)quadrilateral
(b)septagon
( c)pentagon
(d)octagon ANS C

51 The elements found in carbohydrate are:

(a)hydrogen , nitrogen, oxygen

(b)hydrogen, Carbon, nitrogen
(c)hydrogen, oxygen, water
(d)hydrogen, carbon, oxygen ANS D

52 Another name for carbohydrate is

(a)sugar
(b)protein
(c)mineral
(d)vitamin ANS A

53 Why is breast milk superior to canned milk for a new baby?

(a) It is warmer
(b) It is very concentrated
(c) It is balanced in body building requirements
(d) It is what government recommends ANS C
55. In a class of boys and girls,

(a)the tallest girl must be the tallest in class

(b)the tallest boy must be the tallest in class
( c)the shortest girl could be the shortest in the class
(d)the shortest boy must be the shortest in the class. ANS C

1 Odometer is to mileage as compass is to

A. speed B. hiking
C. needle D. direction

Answer: Option E

2 Marathon is to race as hibernation is to

A. winter B. bear
C. dream D. sleep

Answer: Option D

3 Window is to pane as book is to

A. novel B. glass
C. cover D. page

Answer: Option C

4 Cup is to coffee as bowl is to

A. dish B. soup
C. spoon D. food

Answer: Option D

5 Yard is to inch as quart is to

A. gallon B. ounce
C. milk D. liquid

Answer: Option A

6 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Chicken B. Frog

C. Swan D. Crocodile

Answer: Option A

8 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Kiwi B. Eagle
C. Emu D. Ostrich

Answer: Option B
9 Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Curd B. Butter
C. Oil D. Cheese

Answer: Option C

10 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Tea B. Cocoa
C. Rubber D. Chalk

Answer: Option D

11 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. . Hangar B. Platform
C. Dock D. Park

Answer: Option D

12 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Sparrow B. Duck
C. Parrot D. Chicken

Answer: Option B

13 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Tall B. Huge
C. Thin D. Sharp

Answer: Option D

15 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Dagger B. Hammer
C. Knife D. Sword

Answer: Option B

16 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Deck B. Steering
C. Stern D. Mast

Answer: Option B

17 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Entrepreneur B. Director
C. Investor D. Financier

Answer: Option B
18 Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Tricycle B. Triple
C. Trifle D. Tricolour

Answer: Option C

19 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Chameleon B. Crocodile
C. Alligator D. Locust

Answer: Option D

20 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Calendar B. Year
C. Day D. Month

Answer: Option A

21 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Spectacles B. Goggles
C. Binoculars D. Microphone

Answer: Option D

22 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Harmonica B. Trumpet
C. Flute D. Violin

Answer: Option D

23 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Cheetah B. Lion
C. Bear D. Tiger

Answer: Option C

24 Choose the word which is different from the rest.

A. Sheep B. Lamb
C. Goat D. Ram

Answer: Option C

26 Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

desert
A. cactus B. arid
C. oasis D. flat
 Answer: Option B

27 Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

book
A. fiction B. pages
C. pictures D. Shelf

Answer: Option B

28 Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.

language
A. Dictation B. slang
C. writing D. words

Answer: Option D
29 Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
school
A. student B. report card
C. test D. learning
Answer: Option A

41 Look at this series: 2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), ... What number should come next?
A. (1/3) B. (1/8)
C. (2/8) D. (1/16)

Answer: Option E
42 Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?
A. 7 B. 10
C. 12 D. 13

Answer: Option B

43 Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
A. 20 B. 22
C. 23 D. 26

Answer: Option B

44 Look at this series: 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ... What number should come next?
A. 22 B. 24
C. 25 D. 26

Answer: Option C

45 Look at this series: 21, 9, 21, 11, 21, 13, 21, ... What number should come next?
A. 14 B. 15
C. 21 D. 23
 Answer: Option B

46 Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?
A. 26 B. 28
C. 30 D. 32

Answer: Option B

47 Look at this series: 1.5, 2.3, 3.1, 3.9, ... What number should come next?
A. 4.2 B. 4.4
C. 4.7 D. 5.1

Answer: Option C

48 Look at this series: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ... What number should come next?
A. 11 B. 12
C. 13 D. 14

Answer: Option B

49 Look at this series: 201, 202, 204, 207, ... What number should come next?
A. 205 B. 208
C. 210 D. 211

Answer: Option D

50 Look at this series: 500, 509, 518, 527, ... What number should come next?
A. 536 B. 414
C. 530 D. 445

Answer: Option A

52 The Pacific yew is an evergreen tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. The
Pacific yew has a fleshy, poisonous fruit. Recently, taxol, a substance found in
the bark of the Pacific yew, was discovered to be a promising new anticancer
drug.

A. Taxol is poisonous when taken by healthy people.

B. Taxol has cured people from various diseases.
C. People should not eat the fruit of the Pacific yew.
The Pacific yew was considered worthless until taxol was
D. discovered.

Answer: Option C
53 Last summer, Mike spent two weeks at a summer camp. There, he went
hiking, swimming, and canoeing. This summer, Mike looks forward to
attending a two-week music camp, where he hopes to sing, dance, and learn
to play the guitar.

A. Mike's parents want him to learn to play the guitar.

B. Mike prefers music to outdoor activities.
C. Mike goes to some type of camp every summer.
D. Mike likes to sing and dance.

Answer: Option D

54 Erin is twelve years old. For three years, she has been asking her parents for a
dog. Her parents have told her that they believe a dog would not be happy in
an apartment, but they have given her permission to have a bird. Erin has not
yet decided what kind of bird she would like to have.

A. Erin's parents like birds better than they like dogs.

B. Erin does not like birds.
C. Erin and her parents live in an apartment.
D. Erin and her parents would like to move.

Answer: Option C

55 Tim's commute never bothered him because there were always seats
available on the train and he was able to spend his 40 minutes comfortably
reading the newspaper or catching up on paperwork. Ever since the train
schedule changed, the train has been extremely crowded, and by the time the
doors open at his station, there isn't a seat to be found.
A. Tim would be better off taking the bus to work.
Tim's commute is less comfortable since the train schedule
B. changed.
C. Many commuters will complain about the new train schedule.
D. Tim will likely look for a new job closer to home.

Answer: Option B

56 When they heard news of the storm, Maya and Julian decided to change their
vacation plans. Instead of traveling to the island beach resort, they booked a
room at a fancy new motel in the mountains. Their plans were a bit more
expensive, but they'd heard wonderful things about the motel and they were
relieved to find availability on such short notice.

A. Maya and Julian take beach vacations every year.

B. The motel is overpriced.
 C. It is usually necessary to book at least six months in advance at
the motel
D. Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans
because of the storm.

Answer: Option D

57 Seahorse populations have declined everywhere that seahorses are fished.

During the past five years, seahorse populations have decreased by 50%. Last
year, biologists met to discuss what might be done to reverse this trend.

A. Seahorses are likely to become extinct within five years.

One way to increase seahorse populations is to ban the fishing
B. of seahorses.
Biologists from all over the world are working to save the
C. seahorses.
D. Seahorse fishermen have spoken out against the biologists.

Answer: Option B

58 Ten new television shows appeared during the month of September. Five of
the shows were sitcoms, three were hour-long dramas, and two were news-
magazine shows. By January, only seven of these new shows were still on the
air. Five of the shows that remained were sitcoms.

A. Only one of the news-magazine shows remained on the air.

B. Only one of the hour-long dramas remained on the air.
At least one of the shows that was cancelled was an hour-long
C. drama.
D. Television viewers prefer sitcoms over hour-long dramas.

Answer: Option C

59 On weekends, Mr. Baba likes to spend many hours working in his vegetable
and flower gardens. Mrs. Baba spends her free time reading and listening to
classical music. Both Mr. Baba and Mrs. Baba like to cook.

A. Mr. Baba enjoys planting and growing vegetables.

B. Mr. Baba does not like classical music.
C. Mrs. Baba cooks the vegetables that Mr. Baba grows.
D. Mrs. Baba enjoys reading nineteenth century novels.
 Answer: Option A

60 Bade is older than her cousin Shade. Shade's brother Sule is older than Bade.
When Shade and Sule are visiting with Bade, all three like to play a game of
Monopoly. Shade wins more often than Bade does.

When he plays Monopoly with Shade and Bade, Sule often

A. loses.
B. Of the three, Bade is the oldest.
C. Bade hates to lose at Monopoly.
D. Of the three,Shade is the youngest.

Answer: Option D

1. I am 10 years old my sister is 4, in how many years shall I be twice as old as she will be?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 5 ANS C

2. Bola had fewer sums right than ojo, ojo had fewer sums right than Dele. Which had the most right
answers?

A. Bola B. Ojo and Bola C. Dele D. Bola and Dele ANS C

3. My holiday starts in six day’s time. Yesterday was my birth day –Friday june 23rd.On which day of the
week will my holiday start?

A. Fri.june 30th B. Wed.30th June C. Tues.29th june D. Sat.26th july. ANS A

4. Yemi was not at school at Friday last. She was first absent three days before that .Today is Monday
31st may.When was yemi first absent? Give the day and date.

A. Tues.25th May B. Wed. 29 April C. Mon. 1st June D. Mon. 27 April ANS A

5. Mary and Jane are both clever. Jean and Jane are tall. Mary and Jean are dark. My friend is tall and
clever. Who is she?

A. Mary B. Jane C. Jean and Jane D. Mary and Jane ANS B

6. Audu is taller than Laide but shorter than Deji. Deji is of the same height as Taiwo.Who is the
shortest?

A. Audu B. Laide C. Deji D. Taiwo ANS B

7. Bisi is older than Ore ,Dele is older than Bisi.Who is the youngest of all?

A. None B.Bisi C. Ore D.Dele. ANS C

8. Abayo, Tope, Femi and Seyi are friends. Only Abayo likes going to the theatre.Only Tope and Seyi like
the cinema. Only Femi and Seyi like dancing. Which boy likes neither dancing nor cinema?

A.Tope B.Seyi C.Abayo D.Femi. ANS C

9. I do not like grapes or bananas but I have bought some fruits to eat. Do you think it is grapes,
bananas, both or neither?

A. Grapes B. Bananas C. Both D. Neither ANS D

10. There is a boat with a ladder attached to it and the ladder is eight metres tall if the water rises four
metres how much of the ladder will be on to of the water?

A. 12 metres B. 48 metres C. 8 metres D. 10 metres ANS C

11.I thought the time was ten minutes to two ,but I was looking at the clock in a mirror. What time was
it really?

A. ten minutes to two B. ten minutes after two C.ten to ten D. Ten
to three. ANS B

ANALOGIES AND ASSOCIATIONS.

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

12. Gloves are to hands as shoes are to:

A. Boxers B. Hands C. feet D. Legs ANS C

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

13. Up is to down as before is to:

A. later B. after C. now D. next ANS B

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

14. Sew is to needle as dig is to:

A. garden B. plant C. poke D. spade ANS D

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

15. School is to pupils, as army is to:

A. teachers B. chiefs C.soldiers D. barracks ANS D

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

16. Feather is to bird as fin is to:

A. finish B. fish C. crab D. finies ANS B

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

17.Tall is to short as broad is to:

A. wide B. long C. straight D. narrow ANS D

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

18.Orange is to peel as nut is to :

A. kernel B. rind C. shell D. fruit ANS A

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

19. Hour is to time as kilometre is to:

A. Metre B. Day C. Speed D. Distance ANS D

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

20. Water and ship, air and:

A. Breathing B. Flying C. Aeroplane D. Airfield ANS C

Choose the correct word to complete the analogies.

21. Poem is to a poet, as --- is to a novelist:

A. writer B. author C. story D. novel ANS D

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

22. Merchant and selling ,artist and:

A. picture B. painting C. paints D. brushes ANS B

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

23. Paper and wall, carpet and:

A. rug B.lino C. floor D. room ANS C

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

24. Bees and ----Pigs and sty:

A. hive B. kernel C. Hole D. Sty ANS A

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

25. Chop is to steak as --- is to mutton and :

A. cutlet B. ham C. pork D. veal ANS A

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

26. Hold and hand, Kneel and:

A. Ankle B. Foot C. Heel D. Knee ANS D

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

27. Bed and mattress, chair and:

A. Table B. Pillow C. Cushion D. Stool ANS C

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

28. Knife is to cutting as pen is to:

A. pencil B. paper C. fork D. writing ANS D

Choose from the alternatives, the word which is missing from the pairs

29. Trumpet is to blow as gong is to:

A. bellow B. strike C. pluck D. pull ANS B

SYNONYMS

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

30 Feeble:

A. Strong B. weak C. Tired D. Little ANS B

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

31. Astonish:

A. asunder B. attack C. surprise D. Sensible ANS C

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

32. miserable:

A. Mischief B. wretched C. mistake D. wicked ANS B

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

33. stubborn:

A. obstinate B. sturdy C. Fearful D. strong ANS A

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

34. Permanent:
A. temporary B. old C. lasting D. complete ANS C

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

35.Boss:

A. Governor B. Servant C. Mistress D. master ANS D

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

36. Dear:

A. precious B. cheap C. nice D. useless ANS A

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

37. Elegance:

A. grace B. display C. safety D. ugly ANS A

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

38.Thankfulness:

A. greatness B. gratitude C. meanness D. goodness ANS B

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

39. Study:

A. Learn B. Enjoy C. Teach D. Remember ANS A

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

40.Prohibit:

A. advertise B. allow C. forbid D. destroy ANS C

Choose a word which has the same or nearly the same meaning as the first word.

41. Excitement:

A. Enthusiasm B. Zeal C. Fuss D. Success ANS A

SIMILES

Complete the following similes:

42.Her gown is as green as:

A. grace B. grass C. flag D. butter ANS B

Complete the following similes:

43. Olu is as hungry as a:

A. orphan B. wolf C. termites D. Thug ANS B

Complete the following similes:

44. He is as mischievous as:

A. satan B. monkey C. gazelle D. tortoise ANS B

Complete the following similes:

45. He is as industrious as :

A. an ant B. elephant C. worker D. messenger ANS A

Complete the following similes:

46. As merciless as a:

A. grave B. grasshopper C. Catastrophe D. Catapult ANS A

Complete the following similes:

47.As brittle as:

A. pure water B. glass C. bintu D.wood ANS B

Complete the following similes:

48. As beautiful as :

A. rainbow B. brass C. peacock D. lamb ANS A

ANTONYMS

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

49.Above :

A. over B. below C. high D.low ANS B

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

50.liberty :

A.freedom B.captivity C.stadium D.guilty ANS B

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

51.Dissent:

A. dissent B. undissent C. Assent D.indissent ANS C

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

52.Sharp :

A. clever B.blunt C. Keen D.even ANS B

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

53. Conductor :

A. driver B. conductress C. Passenger D. Wire ANS C

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

54. Spendthrift :

A. miser B. loan C. Foolish D. happy ANS A

Choose a word opposite in meaning to the first word

55. Profane :

A. beautiful B. sacred C. Profuse D. Stiff. ANS B

56. A team of eight lumberjacks cut an average of 15,000 cubic feet of timber in a week. How many
cu;bic feet will four lumberjacks cut in four weeks?

A.30,000 B. 25,000 C. 32,000 D. 16,000 . ANS A

57.A promotional discount of 15% is offered on a new coat which previously cost #18,000. What is the
discounted price of the coat?

A.#15,300 B. #14,000 C. #15,500 D. #16,000 ANS A

58. Seun ‘s friend was knock down by a car, he tried to copy the car plate number which reads

HA539KST. Which one of the following is a correct copy of the car plate number?

A. HA 359KST B. HA 593KST C. HA 539KTS D. HA 539KST. ANS D

59. Danladi is to transfer some money into the account of his friend which reads

040000111906. Which one of the following is a correct copy of the account number of his friend?

A. 040000111960. B. 040000111906. C. 04000111906. D. 04000011906. ANS B

60. Bible is to a priest as ........to a don

A.qur’an B. books C. music D. drum ANS B

70. Football is to a footballer as ........to a cyclist

A.rider B. motorbike C. bicycle D. motorcycle ANS C

71. Ade is to arrange 5S55ES in a reverse orders . Which one of the following is the correct
 arrangement?

A. 5S55SE B. SE55S5 C. ESE55S5 D. ES555S ANS B

72. She was the first woman to stand ..........election to parliament.

A. to B. for C. through D. by ANS B

73. They waited in a state of feverish anxiety ..........their mother to come home.

A. till B. to C. until D. for ANS D

74. If John starts work at 8.845 am and finishes at 5.15pm. He has 90 minutes of break. How many hours

does he work in 5 days?

A.38 B. 39 C. 35 D. 40 ANS C

75. A restaurant bill is made up of the following: #12.50 for starters, #28.55 for main courses and #8.95

for deserts, plus a #17.50 service charge. How much is the bill?

A.#56.50 B. #57.50 C. #57.00 D. 59.50 ANS B

77. Dapo was knock down by a car with plate number HA539KST. The police on duty picked the

car plate number in a reverse order as..............

A. HA 359KST B. KST 593HA C. HA 539KTS D. TSK935AH. ANS D

78..Judge is to a Court as a teacher is to

(e) class room
(f) bank
(g) school
(h) hospital ANS A
79.The basic needs of man are
(e) Money, children and friends
(f) Food, shelter and clothing
(g) Education, money and happiness
(h) Power, authority and position ANS B
80.Petroleum is to Port Harcourt as coal is to
(e) Enugu
(f) Kaduna
(g) Kebbi
(h) Ibadan ANS A
81.Which of these is used for making fabrics
(e) Oil
(f) Timber
 (g) Coal
(h) Cotton ANS D
82.The First Prime Minister of Nigeria was
(e) Alhaji Nuhu Bamali
(f) Alhaji Tafawa Balewa
(g) Sir Akanu Ibaim
(h) Dr Nnamdi Azikwe ANS B
83.Substances that remove dirt by absorbing the grease that fixes the dirt are known as
(e) Dirt removers
(f) Dirt absorbers
(g) Grease absorbers
(h) Cleaning agents ANS C
84 Green is a
(e) Primary colour
(f) Secondary colour
(g) Tertiary colour
(h) Complimentary colour ANS B
85. Blue is a
e. Primary colour
f. Secondary colour
g. Tertiary colour
h. Complimentary colour ANS A
86. Sir Richard’s constitution was introduced in Nigeria in
(e) 1946
(f) 1950
(g) 1964
(h) 1864 ANS A
87.The Central Bank of Nigeria was established in
(e) 1920
(f) 1908
(g) 1959
(h) 1950 ANS C
88.Headquarters of NYSC is at ________
(e) Abuja
(f) Aba
(g) Kano
(h) Lagos ANS A
89.The Nigeria Civil War started on --------------------
(e) 3rd October, 1970
 (f) 6th July 1967
(g) 16th July 1967
st
(h) 1 April 1976 ANS B

90.Taiwo Akinkunmi designed the Nigerian Flag in

(e) 1888
(f) 1977
(g) 1976
(h) 1958 ANS D

91.Nigeria has ---------------- geo-political zones

(e) 5
(f) 6
(g) 7
(h) 10 ANS B
92.Alhaji Shehu Shagari became Nigerian First Executive President
(e) 1st October 1960
(f) 1st October 1961
th
(g) 7 June 1985
(h) 1st October 1979 ANS D

93.Nigeria started using N200 notes on

(e) 1st Feb, 2000
(f) 5th May, 2001
(g) 20th August, 2000
(h) 1st Nov. 2000 ANS D

94.Queen Elizabeth visited Nigeria for the second time on

(e) 3rd Dec. 2003
nd
(f) 2 October. 1980
th
(g) 7 June 1985
th
(h) 14 June 1979 ANS A
95.The International organization responsible for taking care of the injured is known as …………
(e) Red Cross Society
(f) UNESCO
(g) World Bank
(h) Man O’ War ANS A
96.Which of the following is linked with CONFLUENCE
(e) Niger State
 (f) Kogi State
(g) Benue State
(h) None of above ANS B
97.A patient suffering from Night blindness requires
(e) Vitamin A
(f) Vitamin E
(g) Cacium only
(h) Iodine ANS A
98.Zebra crossing is for ---------------
(e) Playground
(f) Easy transport action of Zebra
(g) Safety of Pedestrians
(h) Zoological garden ANS C
99.The capital of Kastina State is ---------------
(e) Kastina
(f) Gusau
(g) Dutse
(h) Ilorin ANS A
100.The capital of Cameroon is
(e) Yauonde
(f) Cairo
(g) Lome
(h) Conakry ANS A
101.The first man to get to the space is
(e) Yuri Gagarim
(f) Gay Lussac
(g) Dalton
(h) Sir Isaac Newton ANS A
102.The capital of Benin Republic is --------------
(e) Kinshasa
(f) Algeria
(g) Niamey
(h) Port Novo ANS D
103.Goitre is caused by the deficiency of
(e) Iron
(f) Calcium
(g) Iodine
(h) Chlorine ANS C
104.A crossed cheque does not allow cash payment
 (e) Over the counter
(f) In savings account
(g) With thumb printing
(h) None of the above ANS A

105.Which of the following is owned by the Federal government

(e) Union Bank Nigeria Plc
(f) UBA Plc
(g) Central Bank of Nigeria
(h) Progress Bank Nigeria Plc ANS C
106.Birmingham is in the
(e) U.S.A
(f) U.K
(g) Ireland
(h) Italy ANS B
107.Which of these doctor treats pregnant women
(e) Orthopedic doctor
(f) Gynaecologist
(g) Neuro-Surgeon
(h) Opthamologist ANS B

108.A number of bees living in the same place

a) swarm
b) hive
c) team
d) gaggle ANS B
109.A number of people listening to a concert
a) congregation
b) spectators
c) audience
d )crowd ANS C
110.A number of singers in a church
a) troupe
b) choir
c) entertainers
d) artists ANS B
112.A number of sailors manning a ship
a) crew
b) gang
 c) staff
d) host ANS A

113. A number of directors of a company

a) panel
b) jury
c) bench
d) board ANS D
114. A number of persons of the same race and character
a) gang
b) tribe
c) associates
e) fellow ANS B
115. A place where milk is converted into butter and cheese
a) dairy
b) bakery
c) distillery
d) refinery ANS A
116. A place for housing aeroplanes
a) tarmac
b) garage
c) hangar
d) airport ANS C
117. A place where government records are kept
a) library
b) archive
c) government house
d) museum ANS B
118. A place for storing grain
a) depot
b) store
c) bans
d) granary ANS D
119. Abuja is to Nigeria as _______ is to Canada
a)Winnipeg
b)Toronto
c) Ottawa
d)Montreal ANS C

120.Which of the following is not a primary reason why many people hold cash?
a) to undertake transactions
b) to avoid credit
c) to have an emergency reserve
d) to have a store of value ANS B
121.Which alternative is an example of an intangible asset?
a)a common stock
b)a bond
c)a mutual fund share
d)all of the above ANS D
122.A place where money is coined
a)mint
b)factory
c)bank
d)Central Bank ANS A
123.A place where fruit trees are grown
a) farm
b) courtyard
c) orchard
d)backyard ANS C
124.An institution for the reformation of young offenders
a) prison
b) orphanage
c) hostel
d)reformatory ANS D
125.The art of conducting negotiations between nations
a)armistice
b)diplomacy
c)amnesty
d)demobilise ANS B
126.A book of names and addresses
a)diary
b)dictionary
c)album
d)directory ANS D
127.Which of the following does not belong?
a)encyclopaedia
b)catalogue
c)contraband
d)bibliography ANS C
128.A statement which is accepted as true without proof
a)axiom
b)epitome
c)caption
d)excerpt ANS A
129.The history of the life of a person
a)autograph
b)autobiography
c)biography
d)comedy ANS B
130.A soup made with meat, fish or vegetables
a)baste
b)braise
c)bisque
d)broth ANS D
131.A stew of meat, especially mutton and vegetables
a)haricot
b)goulash
c)cutlet
d)simmers ANS A
132.A plane figure with ten sides and ten angles
a)hexagon
b)octagon
c)decagon
d)pentagon ANS C
133.Living on fish makes one
a)piscivorous
b)carnivorous
c)graminivorous
d)omnivorous ANS A
134.Goods found floating after a shipwreck are called
a)jetsam
b)careen
c)flotsam
d)argosy ANS C
135.A man is 30 years older than his daughter. If the sum of their ages is 48 years, what is
the daughter’s age?

a)18 years (b) 9 years (c) 8 years (d) 12 years ANS B

136. 8 divided by a number is 5 more than the value of 3 divided by the number, what is the
number.

a)4 (b) 7 (c) 1 (d) 3 ANS C

137.Digestion of food starts from the mouth with enzyme -----------------------in the saliva.

a)Amylase (b) ptyalin (c) Zymase (d) Resin ANS B

138.The liquid part of the blood is called -------------------------

a)Plasma (b) Platelets (c) Red blood cells (d) White blood cells ANS A

139.Which of the following is not a disease of the blood?

a)Leukaemia (b) Sickle cell (c) Haemophilia (d) Anaemia ANS D

140.-----------------is a part of dentition used for cutting, biting and tearing

a)Incisors (b) Canines (c) Premolars (d) Molars ANS B

141.ICT means……………………………
 a)Information and Communication Theology

b)Information and Communicate Technology

c)Information and Communication Technology

d)Infolink and Communication Technology ANS C

142.Perspiration is to animals while -------------------------- is to plants

a)Transpiration (b) Excretion (c) Transportation (d) Evaporation ANS A

143.Animals that feed on both plant and flesh are called --------------------------------

a)Herbivores (b) Carnivores (c) Omnivores (d) Perovores ANS C

144.Scurvy is a disease caused by lack of which vitamins?

a)A b) B c) C d)E ANS C

145.Collection of stars is called ---------------------------

a)Stardom b) Galaxy c) Astronomy d) Meteorology ANS B

146.The non-resident head of a University is -------------------------

a)Vice-chancellor b) Chancellor c) Provost d) Registrar ANS B

147.An area of land almost surrounded by water is known as ---------------------------

a) Lake b) Lagoon c) Island d) Peninsula ANS D

148.Solve 1/4 of 20/7

a)3/7 b) 7/5 c) 5/7 d) 2/7 ANS C

149.The cost of 2 biros and 3 pencils is N18, if a pencil cost N2.50k, how much is a biro?

a)N4.25k b) N3.20k c) N4.00 d) N5.25K ANS D

150.Solve 21% of 70

a)29.4 b) 14.7 c) 13.9 d) 7.4 ANS B

151.Wale and Joke have ratio 6:4 in 80 units of Transcorp’s shares. How many units of these
shares belong to Wale?

a)48 b) 40 c) 32 d) 24 ANS A

152.The sum of and 2/3 and 1/3 is what?

a)1/3 b) 2/3 c) 1 d) 3 ANS C

153.A trader had 19 lanterns in her store, sold 13 and bought 6 more. How many lanterns does
she left in her store?
 a)6 b) 9 c) 12 d) 4 ANS C

154.----------------can be defined as the movement of water molecules across a semi-

permeable anterns does she has left in her store?

a)Plasmolysis b) Diffusion c) Osmosis d) Transpiration ANS C

155.Which of the following factors could not affect photosynthesis

a)Light intensity b) Water c) Temperature d) Pressure ANS D

156.Which of the following is not a class of food?

a)Carbohydrates b) Water c) Vegetables d) Vitamins ANS C

157 In how many ways can a six applicant for a job arrange themselves at around the table
when they are invited for an interview?

a)102 ways b) 6 ways c) 12 ways d) 120 ways ANS D

158. How many local governments do we have in Nigeria?

a)700 b) 720 c) 574 d) 774 ANS D

159.NCC means ---------------------------

a)Nitel Communication Commission

b)Nigerian Communication Centre

c)Nigeria Communication Centre

d)Nigerian Communication Commission ANS D

160.Which of the following is referred to as the power house of the cells

a)Nucleus b) Mitochondria c) Cytoplasm d) Ribosome ANS B

161.Starch could be found in all of these except --------------------------

a)Yam b) Rice c) Wheat d) Palm oil ANS D

162.The organism that cause MALARIA is -----------------------

a)Mosquitoes b) Plasmodium c) Tse Tse Fly d) Butterfly ANS B

163.Which of these is NOT a fruit?

a)Tomatoes b) Orange c) Pepper d) Pawpaw ANS C

41) The sum of interior angle of a triangle is equal to -------------------

a)900 b)1800 c) 2700 d) 3600 ANS B

42) The first President of Nigeria is --------------------------------

 a)Obafemi Awolowo b) Olusegun Obasanjo c) Nnamdi Azikwe d) Tafawa Balewa ANS
B

43) The Nigerian flag has how many colour(s)

a)3 b) 1 c) 4 d) 2 ANS D

44) The Nigeria flag was designed by ------------------------

a)Akinkunmi Alabi b) Kola Olawuyi c) Taiwo Akinkunmi d) Tai Solarin

ANS C

45) Gavel is an instrument used by -------------------

a)Welder b) Surgeon c) Judge d) Bricklayer ANS C

64) Which of these diseases is Insect borne?

a) Sleeping sickness b) Whooping cough c) Measles d) Chicken pox

ANS A

65) The digestive tract is also referred to as………….. Canal.

a) Abdominal b) Alimentary c) Lymphatic d) Intestinal

ANS B

66) The period after childhood and before adulthood is referred to as………………

a) Infancy b) Adolescence c) Puberty d) Maturity

ANS B

68) Which of the following belongs to the electronic media?

a) Novel b) Road sign c) Magazine d) Television

ANS D

69) On the Nigeria’s Coat of Arm, the black shield stands for

a) Fertile soil b) Strength c) Honour d) Dignity

ANS A

70) Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

a) Labour b) Land c) Capital d) Factory

ANS D

72) The amount of blood pumped per minute in the body is called ---------------------

a) Pulse rate b) Cardiac arrest c) Cardiac output d) Stroke volume

ANS A

73) Which of the following organization performs FIRST AID activities?

 a) WHO b) UNESCO c) NAFDAC d) REDCROSS
ANS D

74) Who presides over the House of Representative in Nigeria?

a) Chief Whip b) President c) Presiding Officer d) Speaker

ANS D

75) What prefix can be added to the word “manage” from the list below?

a) Non b) Un c) Mis d) Dis

ANS C

76) Animals store carbohydrate mainly as

a) Fats b) Glycogen c) Minerals d) Starch

ANS B

77) A bicycle factory produces 600 bicycles in 5 working days. How many bicycles will it

produce in 8 working days?

a) 120 b) 640 c) 480 d) 960

ANS D

78) Which of the following gases is required for rusting?

a) Helium b) Hydrogen c) Oxygen d) Argon

ANS C

80) Reflected sound is called------------------------

a) Echo b) Noise c) Wave d) Mirage

ANS A

81) A mixture of sand and salt can be separated based on the difference in their……

a) Magnetism b) Colour c) Solubility d) Size

ANS C

82) Which of the following trait is NOT genetically transmitted?

a) Eye Colour b) Hair Style c) Fatness d) Complexion

ANS B

83) Steel is an alloy of ----------------------

 a) Iron and Carbon b) Iron and Silicon c) Calcium and Silicon d) Iron and Tin

ANS A

87) Which of the following is NOT a sense organ?

a) Hair b) Ear c) Eye d) Skin

ANS A

90) The weather is cooler at Jos compare with Lagos because Jos------------

a) Has less sunshine b) Has less rainfall

c) Has more rocks d) Is on a higher ground

ANS D

91) All these parts are involved in breathing EXCPECT

a) Diaphragm b) Mouth c) Nose d) Ribs

ANS B

92) Meteorologists are scientist who specialise in the study of -------------------

a) Sun b) Hydrosphere c) Atmosphere d) Weather

ANS D

95) The ability of living things to respond to stimuli is described as------------------

a) Locomotion b) Respiration c) Growth d) Irritability

ANS D

96) Which of these forest products is used for the manufacture of paper?

a) Wood Pulp b) Gum c) Flower d) Fruit

ANS A

98) Every participant -----------------reported for the opening ceremony

a) Have b) Was c) Had d) Has

ANS D

100) A die is thrown once, what is the probability that the number that turns up is a multiple

of two?
 a) 5/6 b) 2/3 c) 1/6 d) 1/2 ANS D

1. Some green are blue, no blue is white.

(a) Some green are white

(b) No white is green
(c) No green is white
(d) None of the above ANS A

2. I have trouble

(a) to remember my password

(b) to remembering my password
(c) remember my password
(d) remembering my password ANS D

3. The gas predominantly responsible for global warming is

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Carbon monoxide
(c) Nitrous oxide
(d) Nitrogen peroxide ANS A

4. Which of the following uses non-conventional source of energy?

(a) Kerosene lamp

(b) Wax candle
(c) Solar lantern
(d) Touch ANS C

5. Electric current is measured by

(a) Voltmeter
(b) Anemometer
(c) Commentator
(d) Ammeter ANS D

6. The hardest substance available on earth is

(a) Platinum
(b) Diamond
(c) Quartz
(d) Gold ANS A

7. 2008 Olympic games was held in

(a) Ghana
(b) Greece
(c) Nigeria
(d) France ANS A
8. The Olympic games are normally held at an interval of

(a) 2years
(b) 3years
(c) 4years
(d) 5years ANS C

9. For one to be eligible to vote in Nigeria, one must be

(a) 18years
(b) 19years or above
(c) Minimum of 18years
(d) Between 18years and 45years ANS C

10. All electioneering campaigns during the time of elections are stopped

(a) 48 hrs before the appointed time of election results

(b) 48 hrs before the actual poll
(c) 24 hrs before the actual poll
(d) 36 hrs before the actual poll ANS C

11. Sellers market denotes a situation where

(a) Commodities are available at competitive rates

(b) Demand exceeds supply
(c) Supply exceeds demand
(d) Supply and demand are equal ANS B

12. Development means economic growth plus

(a) Inflation
(b) Deflation
(c) Price stability
(d) Social change ANS D

13. INEC stands for

(a) Independent National Electoral Commission

(b) Independent Nigerian Elections Commission
(c) Independent National Electric Commission
(d) Internal National Electoral Commission ANS A

14. The solar eclipse occurs when

(a) the sun comes in between the moon and the earth
(b) the earth comes in between the sun and the moon
(c) the moon comes in between the sun and the earth
(d) None of the above ANS C

15. The removal of top soil by water or wind is called

(a) Soil wash

(b) Soil erosion
(c) Soil creep
 (d) Silting of soil ANS B

16. Who invented the telephone?

(a) Thomas Alva Edison

(b) Galileo
(c) Alexander Graham Bell
(d) Thomas Graham Bell ANS C

17. Albert Einsten was a famous

(a) Physician
(b) Chemist
(c) Physicist
(d) Biologist ANS C

18. In banking, ATM stands for

(a) Automated Tallying Machine

(b) Automatic Teller Machine
(c) Automated Totaling Machine
(d) Automated Transaction of Money ANS B

19. Which of the following stands for organization related to space in Nigeria?

(a) NARSDA
(b) NAFDAC
(c) NYSC
(d) ARMTI ANS A

20. Goitre is caused by the deficiency of

(a) Vitamin D
(b) Iron
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Iodine ANS D

21. Which of these is not a mosquito borne disease?

(a) Dengue fever

(b) Malaria
(c) Filariasis
(d) Goitre ANS D

22. Oranges are rich in

(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Fats
(c) Proteins
(d) Vitamins ANS D

23. AIDS stands for

 (a) Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome
(b) Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome
(c) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(d) Acquired Infection Deficiency Syndrome ANS C

24. Stem cuttings are commonly used for re-growing

(a) Cotton
(b) Banana
(c) Rice
(d) Sugar cane ANS C

25. Persons with which blood group are called universal donors?

(a) AB
(b) A
(c) O
(d) B ANS C

26. Thermometer is related to degree on the same way as clock is to

(a) Wall
(b) Tower
(c) Hour
(d) Cock ANS C

27. The headquarters of United Nations is located at

(a) Geneva
(b) New York
(c) Rome
(d) Washington ANS B

28. To work on mobile cell phone, which of the following is required?

(a) Favourable handset

(b) Sim card
(c) Service Provider Network
(d) All of the above ANS C

29. Which of the following keys of Personal Computer is not available in the keyboard of
traditional typewriter?

(a) Tab
(b) Space bar
(c) Enter
(d) Backspace ANS C

30. Which of the following is not related to the functioning of internet?

(a) www
 (b) http
(c) e-mail
(d) All of the above ANS D

31. Mrs James has lived ……………. five year

(a) while
(b) for
(c) since
(d) during ANS B
32. The fact …………… money orders can usually be easily cashed has made them popular form of
payment

(a) that
(b) is that
(c) which is
(d) is ANS A

33. We …………………. that concert

(a) were disappointing in

(b) were disappointing
(c) were disappointed of
(d) were disappointed by ANS D

34. When did Bayo …………. college?

(a) graduate from

(b) graduate
(c) graduating from
(d) graduating ANS A

35. You look pale, you had better …………….. a doctor

(a) consult with

(b) consult to
(c) consult
(d) consult by ANS C

36. In August , my parents will be married for twenty-five years

(a) shall have been married for twenty-five years

(b) will have been married for twenty-five years
(c) will be married for twenty-five years
(d) will have married for twenty-five years ANS D

37. The first part of the test was on biology, the second on physics, and the third on literature

(a) on physics; and the third on literature

(b) on physics: and the third on literature
(c) on physics and the third on literature
(d) on physics, and the third on literature ANS D
38. Online shopping can be convenient and time saving with appropriate precautions, it is safe as
well

(a) should be convenient and time saving

(b) could be convenient and time saving
(c) can be convenient and time saving
(d) can be convenient and time-saving ANS D

39. After it was repaired, it ran perfect again

(a) would run perfectly
(b) could or run perfect
(c) ran perfectly
(d) ran perfect ANS C

40. My parent often ……………. after dinner

(a) walking
(b) go a walk
(c) take a work
(d) go for a work ANS D

41. Every child has to ………………. and respect other cultures

(a) be acquainted with

(b) get acquainted with
(c) acquainted with
(d) getting acquainted with ANS A

42. Such news is always ……………… to be true

(a) so good
(b) very good
(c) too good
(d) good ANS C

43. You should buy a computer ………….. you would be able to send e-mails

(a) then
(b) well
(c) therefore
(d) so ANS A

44. If the books have been catalogued last week, why haven’t they been placed on the shelf?

(a) have on the shelf

(b) would have been catalogued
(c) had been catalogued
(d) were catalogued ANS D

45. Linda decides they had better scram before the killers find them

(a) should hurry and scram

 (b) had better leave
(c) could hurry and leave
(d) had better scram ANS B

46. During colonial days a school room looked rather empty

(a) colonial days, a school room looked

(b) colonial Days, a school room looked
(c) colonial Days; a school room looked
(d) colonialdays, a school room looked ANS A

47. noun . Restraint; framework; raised edge of a side walk

(a) prediction
(b) curb
(c) equanimity
(d) lien ANS B

48. adjective . Frightened; quivering

(a) congenial
(b) succulent
(c) tremulous
(d) craven ANS C

49. adjective . unfeeling; insensitive; hard

(a) callous
(b) labyrinthine
(c) effete
(d) radical ANS A

50. ………………… getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher

(a) Nonetheless
(b) Despite
(c) Even though
(d) In spite of ANS D

51. A gifted scientist, Newton …………. Some of the most fundamental law in the history of science

(a) discovered
(b) keep discovering
(c) who discovered
(d) the discoverer of ANS A

52. …………….. the variable drops by a unit of 1, the rank drops by x amount

(a) What
(b) Whenever
(c) How
(d) Why ANS B
53. Ocean is to Pond as Deep is to

(a) Shallow
(b) Well
(c) Sea
(d) Lake ANS B

54. What does Frozen mean?

(a) Glued
(b) Liquid
(c) Solid
(d) Water ANS C

55. What means the same as Portion?

(a) Whole
(b) Part
(c) Chip
(d) None ANS B

56. Wise is to Foolish as Vein is to

(a) Modest
(b) Pretty
(c) Conceit
(d) Proud ANS D

57. Acquiesce in the opposite of

(a) Clumsy
(b) Obstacle
(c) Quit
(d) Protest ANS D

58. Sentence is to Paragraph as Word is to

(a) Letter
(b) Sentence
(c) Paragraph
(d) Phase ANS A

59. Which is the odd one out?

(a) Seminal
(b) Germane
(C) Propagative
(d) Derivative ANS C

60. Never is to seldom as Always is to

(a) Occasional
(b) Usual
 (c) Often
(d) Every time ANS C

61. Bolt is to Nut as Hook is to

(a) Screw
(b) Eye
(c) Door
(d) Grass ANS A

62. What is an Edifice?

(a) Building
(b) Illness
(c) Boatyard
(d) Executive ANS A

63. Irascible is the opposite of

(a) Striking
(b) Flamboyant
(c) Irritable
(d) Phlegmatic ANS D

64. Which is the odd one out?

(a) Marriage
(b) Annul
(c) Divorce
(d) Separation ANS B

65. Stint is the opposite of

(a) Surfeit
(b) Prolix
(c) Meticulous
(d) Splint ANS C
66. Direct is to Tortuous as Dilatory is to

(a) Expeditious
(b) Straight
(c) Curved
(d) Circumlocutory ANS A

67. God should take control of the heart of the organizers of this Post-UME screening
exercise, they should not make the test …………….. than UME

(a) more tough

(b) more tougher
(c) much tougher
(d) more much tougher ANS C

68. The teacher took me for one of those students who could spell such words as
 (a) ‘miscelanous and maintainance’
(b) ‘miscelaneous and meintainance’
(c) ‘miscellaneous and maintenance’
(d) ‘miscellanous and maintainance’ ANS C

69. Which of the following should appear first alphabetical?

(a) Able
(b) Abel
(c) Abbel
(d) Ably ANS C

70. Sue and Jennifer are fair, Brian and Robyn are dark, Sue and Robyn are tall, who is fair and
tall?

(a) Sue
(b) Jennifer
(c) Brian
(d) Robyn ANS A

71. Sue and Jennifer are fair, Brian and Robyn are dark, Sue and Robyn are tall, who is tall and
dark?

(a) Sue
(b) Jennifer
(c) Brian
(d) Robyn ANS D

72. Which of the following numbers is divisible by 3: (i) 541326 (ii) 5967013?

(a) (ii) only

(b) (i) only
(c) (i) & (ii)
(d) None ANS B

73. A man owns 2/3 of the market research business and sells ¾ of his shares for N75,000. What is
the value of business ?

(a) N150,000
(b) N13,000
(c) N240,000
(d) N34,000 ANS A

74. Which of the following numbers should be added to 11158 to make it exactly divisible by
77?

(a) 9
(b) 8
(c) 7
(d) 5 ANS C
75. On selling 3 articles at the cost of 4 articles, there will be profit of

(a) 25%
(b) 100/3%
(c) 75/2%
(d) 40% ANS B

76. By selling an article for N40, there is a loss of 40%, by selling it for N80, there would be

(a) Gain of 20%

(b) Loss of 10%
(c) Loss of 20%
(d) Gain of 10% ANS A

77. A number consists of 2 digits whose sum is 8, if 8 is subtracted from the number, the digits
interchanges their place. The number is

(a) 44
(b) 35
(c) 62
(d) 33 ANS D

79. The sides of a triangle are in the ratio of 3:5:7 and its perimeter is 30cm. The length of
the greatest side of the triangle in cm is

(a) 6
(b) 10
(c) 14
(d) 16 ANS C

80. The radius of a right circular cone is 30cm and its height is 4cm, the curved surface of the
cone will be

(a) 12sq.cm
(b) 15sq.cm
(c) 18sq.cm
(d) 21sq.cm ANS B

81. The fractions 7/11; 16/20; 21/22 when arranged in descending order is

(a) 7/11; 16/20; 21/22

(b) 21/22; 7/11; 16/20
(c) 21/22; 16/20; 7/11
(d) 7/11; 21/22; 16/20 ANS C

82. If 10% of a umber is subtracted from it, result is 1800. The number is

(a) 1900
(b) 2000
(c) 2100
(d) 2140 ANS B
83. The number proceeding 9909 which is a perfect square is

(a) 9908
(b) 9900
(c) 9899
(d) 9801 ANS D

84. Find the root value of 36.1/102.4?

(a) 61/34
(b) 19/31
(c) 19/32
(d) 19/33 ANS C

85. A shop keeper sold a T.V. set for N17,940 with a discount of 8% and earned a profit of 19.6%,
what would have been the percentage of profit earned if no discount was offered?

(a) 24.8%
(b) 25%
(c) 26.4%
(d) None of the above ANS D

86. If (2x-y) = 4, then (6x-3y) = ?

(a) 15
(b) 12
(c) 18
(d) 10 ANS B

87. A clock is set at 8am. The clock gains 10min in 24hrs. What will be the true time when the
clock indicates 1pm on the following day?

(a) 48 minutes past 12

(b) 38 minutes past 12
(c) 28 minutes past 12
(d) 25 minutes past 12 ANS A

88. A person has 4 coins each of different denomination, what is the number of different sums of
money the person can form (using one or more coins at a time)?

(a) 16
(b) 15
(c) 12
(d) 11 ANS B

89. Which number is the odd one out of 9678, 4572, 5261, 3527, 7768?

(a) 9678
(b) 4572
(c) 5261
(d) 3527 ANS D
90. A radio when sold at a certain price gives a gain of 20%, what will be the gain percent if sold for
3ce the price?

(a) 280
(b) 270
(c) 290
(d) 260 ANS D

91. If the value of x lies between 0 and 1, which of the following is the largest?

(a) x
(b) x2
(c) -x
(d) 1/x ANS D

92. Thirty men take 20 days to complete a job working for 9hrs a day, how many hr(s) a day
should 40 men to work to complete the job?

(a) 8
(b) 7.5
(c) 7
(d) 9 ANS B

93. In a single throw of a dice, what is the probability of getting a number greater than 4?

(a) 1/2
(b) 2/3
(c) 1/4
(d) 1/3 ANS D

94. 1, 3, 5 ,7 , 9, ?

(a) 8
(b) 11
(c) 12
(d) 13 ANS B

95. 2, 2, 4, 6, 10 ,?

(a) 14
(b) 10
(c) 20
(d) 16 ANS D

96. 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9, ?

(a) 1.1
(b) 0.11
(c) 11
(d) 0.011 ANS A

97. 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, ?

 (a) 36
(b) 30
(c) 35
(d) 31 ANS C

98. 4, 5, 7, 11, 19, ?

(a) 33
(b) 27
(c) 37
(d) 35 ANS D

99. 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?

(a) 80
(b) 95
(c) 92
(d) 101 ANS B

100. 50, 40, 100, 90, 150, ?

(a) 200
(b) 180
(c) 140
(d) 300 ANS C

1. Southern Sudan fought for Independence for more than two decades. Which of the following is
true?
A. Southern Sudan is now an Independent Nation
B. Southern Sudan is not yet an Independent nation
C. Southern Sudan has been struggling for Independence for over 20 years
D. Southern Sudan and Independence are fighting side by side. ANS C

2. During the 2008 POSTJAMB registration exercise which lasted 15 days, the number of
candidates on the first day was 2000 but doubled daily in the next 4 days. Thereafter, it was 250
per day till the end. How many candidates registered for the exercise?
A. 10 500
B. 12 500
C. 15 500
D. 20 500 ANS B

3. What is the missing figure in : twenty and 6, fifty and 5, four and 4, and sixteen and …..?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8 ANS C

4. Tope had 30 kittens. After a bout of coccidiosis all but 13 died. How many kittens are left?
A. 30
 B. 43
C. 17
D. 13 ANS D

5. Divide 500 by half and then add 50. What do you have?
A. 550
B. 550.5
C. 1050
D. 1050.5 ANS C

6. Jide, Jude and Jane were the best three students in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
The best student had an average of 72%.
Which two pieces of information can be correct as to who the best candidate was?
1. Jude scored less than 72% in only Biology
2. Jide did better than Jude in Physics and Chemistry but both had same score in Biology.
3. Jane was better than the boys in Biology and Chemistry but had same score as Jide in
Chemistry.
4. All three had A grades in the three subjects.
A. 1 and 4
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4 ANS D

7. All crabs like water. Most crabs like fresh water. I saw three crabs with Agnes. Which of the
following is true?
A. Crabs live in water
B. The three crabs with Agnes are from fresh water
C. Some crabs cannot survive in sea water
D. Agnes has three crabs ANS C

8. What is the missing number in : twenty and three, fifty and two and a half, four and two, and
thirty nine and………?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Four and a half
D. Five and a half ANS B

9. Most Lecturers are corrupt. Joe is a Lecturer. Which of the following is far from being correct?
A. Joe may be in the category of corrupt lecturers
B. Joe, being a lecturer, is probably corrupt
C. Although Joe is a lecturer, he may not be corrupt
D. Joe is a good lecturer because he is not corrupt ANS D

10. Dare earns twice as much as Ojo. If Ojo earns N250 per hour as a Supervisor, how much will
Dare earn if each of them works only five hours a day and 20 days in a month?
A. N500
 B. N25 000
C. N50 000
D. N75 000 ANS C

11. What is the missing number in: twenty and ten, fifty and……, sixteen and eight, and ninety and
forty five?
A. 50
B. 25
C. 20
D. 100 ANS B

12. Nigerian Policemen are generally corrupt.

Most Policemen working in cities are corrupt.
Gbenga’s brother is a policeman.
Which of the following is true?
A. Gbenga’s brother is corrupt.
B. Gbenga’s lives in the city.
C. Gbenga’s brother is probably corrupt and lives in the city.
D. Gbenga’s is a Nigerian Policeman. ANS D

13. If Ope’s score of 300 in JAMB is one and a half times better than that of Shuaib, what will the
score of Olu be if his is twice that of Shuaib?
A. 150
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400 ANS D

14. Climate Change is caused by which of the following?

A. Increased global precipitation
B. Increased global temperature
C. Increased global desertification
D. Increased global pollution ANS B

15. MTN charges 25K per second for calls and GLO 18K, if Ade called for 75 seconds on MTN and
Lizzie 75 seconds on GLO, how much less would Lizzie have paid?
A. N8.75
B. N3.50
C. N5.20
D. N5.25 ANS D

16. Which of these colours will absorb more heat?

A. Black
B. Blue
C. Red
D. White ANS A
17. Which of the following countries has the largest land mass?
A. Niger
B. Nigeria
C. Ghana
D. South Africa ANS A

18. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be sum of all the vowels?
A. 5
B. 15
C. 51
D. 7 ANS C

19. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be sum of all the consonants?
A. 351
B. 325
C. 300
D. 24 ANS C

20. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be sum of all the alphabets?
A. 26
B. 300
C. 325
D. 351 ANS D

21. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be the difference sum of the consonants and that of the vowels?
A. 351
B. 300
C. 249
D. 16 ANS C

22. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be sum of the alphabets L and M?
A. 25
B. 26
C. 156
D. 236 ANS A

23. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be product of the alphabets E and Y?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 125
 D. 150 ANS C

24. What is the missing figure, twenty and 100, four and 20, ten and ……., and thirty and 150?
A. 50
B. 25
C. 75
D. 100 ANS A
25. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,
what will be the product of the sum of CAT and DOG?
A. 3120
B. 4157
C. 624
D. 600 ANS C

26. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be difference in the sum of DOG and CAT?
A. 26
B. 24
C. 2
D. 1 ANS C

27. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be sum of the alphabets in the word MATRICULATION?
A. 154
B. 144
C. 134
D. 124 ANS B

28. If in the English alphabet, A = 1, B = 2, C = 3…… and Z = 26,

what will be sum of the alphabets in the word POSTJAMB?
A. 96
B. 86
C. 106
D. 76 ANS A

29. If 25 bricklayers will spend 5 days to lay 25 000 blocks, how many days will 40 bricklayers take to
lay 32 000 blocks?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 8 ANS B

30. Bunmi sold a suit in her mother’s shop with a price tag of N20 000 at a discount of 5%, how
much did the buyer pay?
A. N19 905
B. N19 800
 C. N19 600
D. N19 400 ANS C

31. Bayo’s average score in Mathematics, Physics, chemistry and Biology was 67%. However when
his score in History was added the average rose to 71%. What was his score in History?
A. 67%
B. 71%
C. 77%
D. 87% ANS D

32. What is an ARCHIPELAGO?

A. An expanse of land surrounded by water
B. An expanse of water surrounded land
C. An expanse of water with many scattered islands
D. An expanse of land with many scattered ponds ANS C

33. Which is the world’s largest archipelago?

A. British Isles
B. Canadian Arctic Archipelago
C. Japanese Archipelago
D. Malay Archipelago ANS D

34. Where is British Isles located?

A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Arctic Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Pacific ocean ANS A

35. Where is the RING OF FIRE located?

A. Baltic Sea
B. Dead Sea
C. Indian Ocean
D. Pacific Ocean ANS D

36. The two colours seen at the upper part of the rainbow are
A. Indigo and Violet
B. Red and Orange
C. Green and Blue
D. Orange and Yellow ANS B

37. Which of these numbers is the odd one out?

A. 4561
B. 3724
C. 9142
D. 6434 ANS D
38. The cost of 20 pieces of tomato each weighing 150g is N240, what will be the cost of 30 pieces if
each weighs 120g?
A. N240
B. N300
C. N288
D. N388 ANS C

39. A well digger was trying to rescue a dog from a well 30 feet deep using a bucket. Each time he
pulls up the rope 3 feet, it slides back 2 feet. How many times will he have to pull up the rope to
bring the dog to the surface?
A. 90
B. 60
C. 30
D. 6 ANS C

40. Timi scored 90% in History examination. His friend Ade scored two thirds of Timi’s score while
the cousin Gunte scored 70% of Timi’s. What is their average score?
A. 61%
B. 71%
C. 75.5%
D. 66% ANS B

41. In the mid-term test, Yaq scored 72% in Mathematics, his brother scored 2/3 of his mark and
their niece twice the score of Yaq’s brother. What was the score of the niece?
A. 72%
B. 100%
C. 96%
D. 76% ANS C

42. Some bacteria are beneficial but most are dangerous if carelessly handled. A lot cause untold
losses and hardships but some can be used for mankind. Which of the following is correct?
A. Bacteria should be carefully handled because they are dangerous.
B. Even if carefully handled bacteria can still be dangerous.
C. Bacteria are useful so should be handled carefully.
D. Bacteria are dangerous so must be handled with care. ANS B

43. A thermometer reading 32 C was kept in boiling water for five minutes. What would be the
temperature reading?
A. 32 C
B. 100 C
C. 160 C
D. 144 C ANS B

44. Chief Awolowo, Dr. Azikwe, Chief Enahoro and Mal Aminu Kano are examples of our past………..
A. Heros
B. Heroes
 C. Heroins
D. Heroines ANS B

45. A tanker discharged 33 000 litres of kerosene into the underground tanks of AP Petrol Station.
After selling half of it, NNPC brought a pump to withdraw the balance. If the pump siphons at
the rate of 250 litres per minute, how long will it take to empty the underground tank if only
2500 litres is to be left?
A. 36 Minutes
B. 46 Minutes
C. 56 Minutes
D. 66 Minutes ANS C

46. If the average of Clem in three subjects is 67.5% and his scores in Mathematics and Physics were
54 and 87 % respectively, what was his score in the third subject?
A. 61.5%
B. 56.5%
C. 65.5%
D. 55.5% ANS A

47. During the 2010 PostJamb registration exercise which lasted 15 days the number of candidates
registering doubled every day in the last five days but was constant in the first 10 days. If the
number of candidates at the beginning was 740, what was the number after the registration?
A. 326 000
B. 236 000
C. 218 000
D. 118 000 ANS B

48. If Bolt runs 100 meters in 10 seconds, what will be his speed per hour?
A. 10 Km per hour
B. 3.6 Km per hour
C. 1 Km per hour
D. 10.6 Km per hour ANS B

49. If in registering for WAEC, only 1500 candidates registered on the first day but twice the number
registered subsequently till the sixth day, how many candidates would have registered?
A. 10 000
B. 15 0000
C. 15 500
D. 16 500 ANS C

50. Driving on Nigerian roads predispose one to accidents. Akeem is a careless driver but has never
had an accident. A bus was involved in an accident on a Nigerian road. Which of the following is
true?
A. Akeem must have been involved in the accident.
B. The bus could not have been Akeem’s.
C. Akeem can never be involved in accident.
 D. Akeem is an experienced driver. ANS B

51. Quartz clocks never stop ticking. My daddy’s clock stopped suddenly. Which of the following is
true?
A. All other clocks are not reliable.
B. My daddy’s clock is not quartz.
C. My daddy does not like quartz clocks
D. Quarz clocks keep correct time. ANS B

52. Most Nigerian Politicians are either corrupt or arrogant.

Bisi has been a Politician for 30 years. Therefore
A. Bisi is corrupt.
B. Bisi is arrogant
C. Bisi has always been both corrupt and arrogant
D. Bisi is over three decades old. ANS D

1. Some green are blue, no blue is white.

(a) Some green are white

(b) No white is green
(c) No green is white
(d) None of the above ANS: A

2. I have trouble

(a) to remember my password

(b) to remembering my password
(c) remember my password
(d) remembering my password ANS: D

3. The gas predominantly responsible for global warming is

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Carbon monoxide
(c) Nitrous oxide
(d) Nitrogen peroxide ANS: A

4. Which of the following uses non-conventional source of energy?

(a) Kerosene lamp

(b) Wax candle
(c) Solar lantern
(d) Torch ANS: C

5. Electric current is measured by

(a) Voltmeter
(b) Anemometer
(c) Current
 (d) Ammeter ANS: D

6. The hardest substance available on earth is

(a) Platinum
(b) Diamond
(c) Quartz
(d) Gold ANS: A

7. 2008 Olympic games was held in

(a) Ghana
(b) Greece
(c) Nigeria
(d) France ANS: A

8. The Olympic games are normally held at an interval of

(a) 2years
(b) 3years
(c) 4years
(d) 5years ANS: C

9. For one to be eligible to vote in Nigeria, one must be

(a) 18years
(b) 19years or above
(c) Minimum of 18years
(d) Between 18years and 45years ANS: C

10. All electioneering campaigns during the time of elections are stopped

(a) 48 hrs before the appointed time of election results

(b) 48 hrs before the actual poll
(c) 24 hrs before the actual poll
(d) 36 hrs before the actual poll ANS: C

11. Sellers market denotes a situation where

(a) Commodities are available at competitive rates

(b) Demand exceeds supply
(c) Supply exceeds demand
(d) Supply and demand are equal ANS: B

12. Development means economic growth plus

(a) Inflation
(b) Deflation
(c) Price stability
(d) Social change ANS: D

13. INEC stands for

 (a) Independent National Electoral Commission
(b) Independent Nigerian Elections Commission
(c) Independent National Electric Commission
(d) Internal National Electoral Commission ANS: A

14. The solar eclipse occurs when

(a) the sun comes in between the moon and the earth
(b) the earth comes in between the sun and the moon
(c) the moon comes in between the sun and the earth
(d) None of the above ANS: C

15. The removal of top soil by water or wind is called

(a) Soil wash

(b) Soil erosion
(c) Soil creep
(d) Silting of soil ANS: B

16. Who invented the telephone?

(a) Thomas Alva Edison

(b) Galileo
(c) Alexander Graham Bell
(d) Thomas Graham Bell ANS: C

17. Albert Einsten was a famous

(a) Physician
(b) Chemist
(c) Physicist
(d) Biologist ANS: C

18. In banking, ATM stands for

(a) Automated Tallying Machine

(b) Automatic Teller Machine
(c) Automated Totaling Machine
(d) Automated Transaction of Money ANS: B

19. Which of the following stands for organization related to space in Nigeria?

(a) NARSDA
(b) NAFDAC
(c) NYSC
(d) ARMTI ANS: A

20. Goitre is caused by the deficiency of

(a) Vitamin D
(b) Iron
(c) Vitamin A
(d) Iodine ANS: D
21. Which of these is not a mosquito borne disease?

(a) Dengue fever

(b) Malaria
(c) Filariasis
(d) Insomnia ANS: D

22. Oranges are rich in

(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Fats
(c) Proteins
(d) Vitamins ANS: D

23. AIDS stands for

(a) Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome

(b) Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome
(c) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(d) Acquired Infection Deficiency Syndrome ANS: C

24. Stem cuttings are commonly used for re-growing

(a) Cotton
(b) Banana
(c) Rice
(d) Sugar cane ANS: D

25. Persons with which blood group are called universal donors?

(a) AB
(b) A
(c) O
(d) B ANS: C

26. Thermometer is related to Degree on the same way as Clock is to

(a) Wall
(b) Tower
(c) Hour
(d) Cock ANS: C

27. The headquarters of United Nations is located at

(a) Geneva
(b) New York
(c) Rome
(d) Washington ANS: B

28. To work on mobile cell phone, which of the following is required?

(a) Favourable handset

 (b) Sim card
(c) Service Provider Network
(d) All of the above ANS: D

29. Which of the following keys of Personal Computer is not available in the keyboard of
traditional typewriter?

(a) Tab
(b) Space bar
(c) Enter
(d) Backspace ANS: C

30. Which of the following is not related to the functioning of internet?

(a) www
(b) http
(c) e-mail
(d) none of the above ANS: D

70. Sue and Jennifer are fair, Brian and Robyn are dark, Sue and Robyn are tall, who is fair and tall?

(a) Sue
(b) Jennifer
(c) Brian
(d) Robyn ANS: A
72. Which of the following numbers is divisible by 3: (i) 541326 (ii) 5967013?

(a) (ii) only

(b) (i) only
(c) (i) & (ii)
(d) None ANS: B

73. A man owns 2/3 of the market research business and sells ¾ of his shares for N75,000. What is
the value of business ?

(a) N150,000
(b) N13,000
(c) N240,000
(d) N34,000 ANS: A

74. Which of the following numbers should be added to 11158 to make it exactly divisible by
77?

(a) 9
(b) 8
(c) 7
(d) 5 ANS: C

76. By selling an article for N40, there is a loss of 40%, by selling it for N80, there would be

(a) Gain of 20%

(b) Loss of 10%
(c) Loss of 20%
 (d) Gain of 10% ANS: A

82. If 10% of a umber is subtracted from it, result is 1800. The number is

(a) 1900
(b) 2000
(c) 2100
(d) 2140 ANS: B

85. A shop keeper sold a T.V. set for N17,940 with a discount of 8% and earned a profit of 19.6%,
what would have been the percentage of profit earned if no discount was offered?

(a) 24.8%
(b) 25%
(c) 26.4%
(d) None of the above ANS: D

87. A clock is set at 8am. The clock gains 10min in 24hrs. What will be the true time when the
clock indicates 1pm on the following day?

(a) 48 minutes past 12

(b) 38 minutes past 12
(c) 28 minutes past 12
(d) 25 minutes past 12 ANS: A

89. Which number is the odd one out of 9678, 4572, 5261, 3527, 7768?

(a) 9678
(b) 4572
(c) 5261
(d) 3527 ANS: D

90. A radio when sold at a certain price gives a gain of 20%, what will be the gain percent if sold for
3ce the price?

(a) 280
(b) 270
(c) 290
(d) 260 ANS: D

91. If the value of x lies between 0 and 1, which of the following is the largest?

(a) x
(b) x2
(c) -x
(d) 1/x ANS: D

92. Thirty men take 20 days to complete a job working for 9hrs a day, how many hr(s) a day
should 40 men to work to complete the job?

(a) 8
(b) 7.5
(c) 7
 (d) 9 ANS: B

93. In a single throw of a dice, what is the probability of getting a number greater than 4?

(a) 1/2
(b) 2/3
(c) 1/4
(d) 1/3 ANS: D

94. 1, 3, 5 ,7 , 9, ?

(a) 8
(b) 11
(c) 12
(d) 13 ANS: B

95. 2, 2, 4, 6, 10 ,?

(a) 14
(b) 10
(c) 20
(d) 16 ANS: D

96. 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9, ?

(a) 1.1
(b) 0.11
(c) 11
(d) 0.011 ANS: A

97. 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, ?

(a) 36
(b) 30
(c) 35
(d) 31 ANS: C

98. 4, 5, 7, 11, 19, ?

(a) 33
(b) 27
(c) 37
(d) 35 ANS: D

99. 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?

(a) 80
(b) 95
(c) 92
(d) 101 ANS: B

100. 50, 40, 100, 90, 150, ?

 (a) 200
(b) 180
(c) 140
(d) 300 ANS: C

1. Add all the even numbers from 1 to 8.

(a) 19
(b) 23
(c) 20
(d) 16 ANS C
2. Add all the odd numbers between 2 and 10.

(a) 22

(b) 25

(c) 24

(d) 19 ANS C

3. Add all the even numbers from 15 to 20

(a) 55 (b) 34 ( c)54 (d) 64 ANS: C

4. Which of the following fractions is the highest?

(a) 3/4 (b) 7/9 ( c) 2/3 (d) 12/15 ANS: D

5. Arrange the following in ascending order

1/8, 3/7, 5/9 and 1/3

(a) 1/8, 3/7, 5/9 and 1/3 (b) 3/7, 1/8, 5/9 and 1/3 ( c) 1/8, 3/7, 5/9 and 1/34

(d) 1/8, 1/3, 3/7 and 5/9 ANS: D

6. Arrange the following in descending order

2/3, 4/7, 5/9 and 1/4

(a) 2/3, 4/7, 5/9 and 1/4 (b) 1/4, 5/9, 4/7 and 2/3 ( c) 1/4, 4/7, 5/9 and 2/3

(d) 1/4, 2/3, 4/7 and 5/9 ANS: A

7. What is Roman numeral of 50?

(a) L (b) X (c) C (d) D ANS: A

8. What is Roman numeral of 19?

(a) XX (b) IX ( c)XIX (d) D ANS: C

9. What is Roman numeral of 60?

 (a) XL (b)LX ( c) CX (d) XD ANS: B

10. What is Roman numeral of 1000?

(a) D (b) L (c) C (d) M ANS: D

11. What is Arabic figure of Roman figure IC?

(a) 49 (b) 99 (c) 101 (d) 89 ANS: B

12. What is Arabic figure of Roman figure ID?

(a) 499 (b) 299 (c) 401 (d) 489 ANS: A

13. What is Arabic figure of Roman figure VC?

(a) 99 (b) 95 (c) 105 (d) 500 ANS: B

15. Subtract 6289 from 4389

(a) 1900 (b) 1800 (c)-1900 (d) -1800 ANS: C

18. How many seconds do have in a day?

(a) 3600sec (b) 86.4x 102 sec (c) 86.4x 103 sec (d) 864sec ANS: C
19. How many seconds make one week?
(a) 86.4x 104secs (b) 604.8x 103secs (c) 60.48103secs (d) 6864secs ANS: B
20. How many hours and minutes are there from 7.45am to 3.30p.m.?
(a) 6hrs. 45mins. (b) 8hrs 30mins (c) 7hrs 45mins (d) 7hrs 30mins ANS: C
21. How long does a train take to cover the journey if it starts at 6.10a.m. and ends at 3.55p.m. the same
day?
(a)10hrs 35mins (b) 9hrs. 45mins (c) 9hrs 30mins (d) 10hrs 45mins ANS: B
22. A clock gains 20 seconds every hour. It shows the correct time at 6 a.m. What time will it show at
3p.m.?
(a) 3.03p.m. (b) 3.06p.m. (c) 2.57p.m. (d) 3.13p.m. ANS: A

23. Find the number of days from 12th June noon to 12th September noon.
(a) 90days (b) 92days (c) 61days (d) 62days ANS: B
24. A plane leaves town B at 09.50 hours and arrives town C at 19.40hours. If the time at C is one hour
ahead of time B how long does the flight take?
(a) 8hrs 45mins (b) 8hrs 50mins (c) 7hrs 55mins (d) 7hrs 45mins ANS: B
25 Find the HCF of 36 and 60
(a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 12 (d) 36 ANS: C
16
33. Reduce to its lowest term.
36
16 8 4 2
(a) (b) (c) (d) ANS: C
36 18 9 3

3
51. Express in a decimal form.
4
(a).075 (b) .75 (c) 7.50 (d) .0075 ANS: B

60. A teacher earns #15,000 a month. He spends #9000 and saves the remaining amount. What is the
ratio of his savings to the amount he spends?

(a)3:2 (b)2:3 (c) 3:5(d) 5:3 ANS: B

65. A square has

(a) 2 of its sides are equal (b) all it sides equal (c) non of its sides equal (d)3 of its sides equal

ANS: B

72. If 6 men can dig a well in 3 days, how many men will dig it in 2 days at the same rate?

(a)9men (b) 12men (c) 16men (d) 15men ANS: A

81. A trader bought a good for #20 and sold it for #20. What was the gain percent?

(a)100% (b)10% (c)1% (d) 0% ANS: D

83. Some goods were sold for #11,000 at a profit of 10% of the cost price. What did the goods cost?

(a) #10,000 (b) #11,100 (c) #1,200 (d) #13,200 ANS: A

94. How many 40K can we get in #16,000?

(a) 400 (b)300 (c)200 (d)100 ANS: A

110. Express two Million, two hundred thousand and 50 in figures.

(a)2200050 (b) 2020050 (c) 2205000 (d)2020050 ANS: A

111. If 6 men can do a piece of work in 2 days, how long will it 2 men?

(a) 4days (b) 6days (c) 5days (d)12days ANS: B

119. Which of the following fraction is the smallest?

1 1 1 1
(a) (b) (c) (d) ANS: C
2 3 6 5

120. Which of the following fraction is the highest?

1 1 1 1
(a) (b) (c) (d) ANS: A
2 3 6 5

122. Divide 15015 by 15.

 (a)11 (b) 15 (c) 1001 (d) 105 ANS: C

2. A special place where animals are slaughtered or killed particularly for commercial

purposes is called a/an -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) shrine (b)killing center (c)backyard (d)abattoir ANS: D

4. Which of the following is not an ethnic group in Nigeria?

(a) Kanuri (b) Tiv (c)Edo (d)Ewe ANS:

5. A leader who does not listen to people’s opinion before taking decisions is--------

(a)monarch (b)hardworking (c)democratic (d)autocratic ANS: D

7. Which of these does not belong to the digestive system?

(a) mouth (b)stomach (c)lung (d)intestine ANS: C

11. ------------------------ is not a rainbow colour.

(a) red (b)white (c)orange (d)yellow ANS: B

12. Which of these conditions is necessary for germination of plant?

(a) water (b)fertile soil (c)air (d)all of the above ANS: D

14. What do we call the air we breathe in?

(a) oxygen (b) carbon dioxide(c)smoke (d)hydrogen ANS: A

16. The following insects are useful for the farmer except------------------

(a) cricket (b) butterfly (c)bee (d)dragon fly ANS: D

17. Which of these is not a method of purifying water?

(a) boiling (b) addition alum (c)sieving (d)addition of salt ANS: D

19. All these are water borne diseases except

(a) guinea worm (b) diarrhoea (c)Cholera (d) malaria ANS: D

22. Nigeria’s major source of income is--------------------------------------------------

(a) income tax (b) school fees (c)cocoa (d)petroleum ANS: D

26. Which of these is needed for building healthy teeth?

(a) sweets (b)starch (c)calcium (d)vitamin ANS: C

27. Which part of pineapple do we generally plant?

 (a)the leaf (b)the tube (c)the sucker (d)the root ANS: C

28. The chief raw material for making soap is---------------------------------------

(a) cocoa (b) onion (c)palm oil (d)coffee ANS: C

32. Money paid on goods brought into a country in known as…………………….

(a)airport tax (b)excise duty (c)sales tax (d)import tax ANS: B

33. Which of the following diseases require the patient to be isolated?

(a) tape worm (b)malaria (c)small pox (d)dysentery ANS: C

35. In which of the following towns can we find the Cocoa House?

(a) Kano (b)Ife (c)Onitsha (d)Ibadan ANS: D

36. -------------------- is the process by which the food is broken down in the body.

(a) eating system (b)constipation (c)digestion (d)respiration ANS: C

41. For a paper kite to fly high, it needs ……………………………………

(a) fire (b)fuel (c)air (d)water ANS: C

42. Compatriots in the first stanza of the Nigeria National Anthem refers to……….

(a)soldiers (b)Nigerians (c)companies (d)foreigners ANS: B

43. Braille is used by -----------------------------------------------------------------------

(a)illiterate people (b)blind people (c)short sighted people (d)old people ANS: B

44. What is the similarity between a tree and a fly?

(a)they are friends (b)both are living things(c)they like each other

(d)both can talk ANS: B

45. Which side of the chest is the heart normarlly located?

(a)left (b)right (c)center (d)part ANS:

46. Ikeja is to Lagos as ----------- is to Akwa-Ibom

(a)Calabar (b)Mecca (c)Uyo (d)Ibandan ANS: C

47. Which of these is active in the night?

(a)bird (b)squirrel (c)bat (d)lizard ANS: C

64. Export goods are……………..

(a) Goods and services produced in a the country

 (b) Manufacture outside the country

(c) Goods produced for sale in the country

(d) Goods produced for sale outside the country ANS: D

69. The sun is the major source of -------------------- and ----------------------------

(a)power and heat (b)light and heat (c)strength and heat

(d)light and darkness ANS: B

73. A female dog is called a/an ………….

(a)kitten (b)bitch (c)ewe (d) damp ANS: B

74. The Armed Forces of Nigeria comprise of ……………………..

(a)the Army, Custom, police

(b)Navy, Immigration, Air-force

(c)the police, Air-force, Navy (d)Army, Air-force, Navy ANS: D

75. A man who mends shoes is known as …………………….

(a)leather maker (b)shoe shiner (c)cobbler (d)artist ANS: C

78. Complete the pair appropriately.

Car and accident, airplane and -----------------------

(a)stop (b) crash (c) hangar (d)wings ANS: B

85. The first set of teeth which later replaced by permanent teeth is……………..

(a)milk teeth (b)abnormal teeth (c)good teeth (d)incisors teeth ANS: A

88.The ----------------- is referred to as the pumping station of an animal.

(a)brain (b)lung (c)heart (d)kidney ANS: C

89. The bone of the brain is covered by the------------------------

(a)skull (b)scull (c)tibia (d)scapular ANS: A

90. Digestion of food starts from the -----------------------------

(a)mouth (b)anus (c)stomach (d)gullet ANS: A

91. The missionary that stopped the killing of twins in Nigeria is named………………..

(a)Mungo Pack (b)Mary Slessor

(c)Funmilayo Ransome Kuti(d)Queen Elizabeth ANS: B

92. The shape of the earth is ------------------------------------------

(a)round (b)cubic (c)spherical (d)flat ANS: C

112. What is the name given to the green colouring matter of a leaf?

(a)stigma (b)chlorophyll (c)segment (d)colouring ANS: B

114. Which of these diseases is caused by a mosquito?

(a)tuberculosis (b)diabetics (c)cholera (d)dysentary ANS: C

115. Which of the following is not an insect?

(a)spider (b)termite (c)goat (d)moth ANS: C

116. From which part of Nigeria can we get groundnut in large amounts?

(a)Southern (b)Northern (c)Western (d)Eastern ANS: B

117. Which of these is responsible for strong bone in the body?

(a)sulphur (b)chlorine (c)calcium and phosphorus(d)potassium ANS: C

120. Whose picture is shown on 100 naira note?

(a)Tafawa Balewa (b)Obafemi Awolowo (c)Nnadi Azikwe

(d)Herbert Macauly ANS: B

124. The first woman to drive a car in Nigeria is --------------------------------

(a)Mrs. Dorah Akuyili (b) Mrs Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

(c) Mrs. Elam (d) Mrs. Juliana Coker ANS: B

125. The Nigeria female football Team is called ---------------------

(a)Flying eagles (b)the falcons (c)golden eagles

(d)Oladimeji queen ANS: B

127. Whose picture is shown on the five naira note?

(a) Sir Tafawa balewa (b) Chief Anthony Enahoro

(c) Sir, Arther Richards (d)Sir Ahmadu Bello ANS: C

128. The male part of a flower is called--------------------------------

(a)pistil (b)corolla (c)stigma (d)stamen ANS: A

144. Cement is made from…………………

(a)columbite (b)iron-ore (c)limestone (d)marble ANS: C

146. The line that divided the word into two is the ………………………….

(a)Equator (b)longitude (c)latitude (d)pole ANS: A

Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

1. RECORDING: SOUND
a. Concert: sono
b. Script: scene
c. Photograph: light
d. Film: negative ANS: C
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
2. COAGULANT: BLEEDING
a. Stimulant: relaxation
b. Antibiotic: infection
c. Enzyme: digestion
d. Narcotic: dependency ANS: B
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
3. PASTOR: CHURCH
a. Book: bedroom
b. Kitchen: television
c. Teacher: market
d. Imam: Mosque ANS: D
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
4. PRUNE: HEDGE
a. Reap: crop
b. Shave: mustache
c. Trim: hair
d. Shuck: corn ANS: C
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
5. KIDNEY: ORGAN
a. Rib: bone
b. Aorta: blood
c. Stomach: abdomen
d. Kneecap: skeleton ANS: A
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
6. GAVEL: JUDGE
a. Whistle: referee
b. Insionia: soldier
c. Lecturer: podium
d. Uniform: detective ANS: A
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
1. UNIFORM: SECURITY AGENT
a. gentle: heart
b. SIM Card: mobile phone
c. Pressing Iron: desk
d. Diluted: gas ANS: B
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
2. ARBOREAL: TREES
a. Sidereal: stars
b. Herbaceous: plants
c. Terrestrial: plains
d. Sleep: listen ANS: A
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
 3. FREEZER: FREEZE
a. Theatre: stadium
b. Water: whether
c. Black: red
d. Warmer: warm ANS: D
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
4. SYMPHONY: SCORE
a. Play: Script
b. Lecturer: manifesto
c. Story: collection
d. Song: refrain ANS: A
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
5. HAIR: TOUPEE
a. Thumb: hand
b. Eye: eyebrow
c. Teeth: denture
d. Wound: bandage ANS: C
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
6. PENTICOSTAL: GENERAL
a. Choir: mosque
b. Priest: catholic
c. Quaranic School: Imam
d. Classroom: food ANS: B
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
7. PRODIGALITY: GENEROSITY
a. humility: honour
b. Compassion: contempt
c. Courage: rashness
d. Spirit: mettle ANS: C
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
1. ANTIBODIES: PROTECT
a. Facts: saturate
b. Circulate: fluid
c. Degenerate: cells
d. Food: nourish ANS: D

Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
2. LICENSE: DRIVER
a. handcuffs: officer
b. Certification: Teacher
c. Book: librarian
d. Mechanic: tool ANS: B
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
3. ADDICTION: REHABILITATE
a. Imperfection: belittle
b. Error: disabuse
c. Discern: discriminate
d. Reputation: discredit ANS: B
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
4. DEHYDRATE: WATER
a. Detoxify: poison
b. Destabilise: deviance
c. Dissolve: liquid
 d. Determine: certainty ANS: A
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
5. GUST: WIND
a. Surf: sea
b. Rapids: river
c. Cloudburst: rainfall
d. Mist: fog ANS: C
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
6. CORFON: CROWD
a. Level: river
b. Castle: moat
c. Corona: sun
d. Flower: petal ANS: A
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
7. SUGAR: SACCHARIN
a. Photograph: painting
b. Butter: margarine
c. Signal: whistle
d. Music: tape ANS: B
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
8. NECK: MUFFLER
a. Suspenders: trouser
b. Collar: blouse
c. Sandal: foot
d. Hand: mitten ANS: D
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
9. MEDIUM: ORGANISM
a. Bacteria: germ
b. Soil: plants
c. Growth: Sample
d. Liquid: nutrient ANS: B
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
1. MULTIPLY: DIVIDE
a. Computer: estimate
b. Enumerate: court
c. Enter: leaves
d. Compute: estimate ANS: C
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
2. GOUGING: PRICE
a. Usury: interest
b. Monopoly: production
c. Embezzlement: saving
d. Fraud: property ANS: A
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
3. MOVIE: SCREEN
a. Play: stage
b. Frame: portrait
c. Performance: score
d. Shadow: object ANS: A
Select the lettered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair
26. CONDUCTOR: ORCHESTRA

a. Philosopher: inspiration
 b. Actor: Scene

c. Surveyor: landscape

d. Pilot: Ship ANS: D

Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

27. ALLIEN

a. Pleasing

b. Disgusting

c. Indigenous

d. Irate ANS: C

Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

28. EXEMPLARY

a. Foreign

b. Imitate

c. Additional

d. Outstanding ANS: D

Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

29. ABUNDANT

a. Surplus

b. Few

c. Brilliance

d. Birth ANS: B

Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

30. GGRAVATE
a. Ameliorate
b. Scrape
c. Improve
d. Harden ANS: A
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters
 31. PROBLEM
a. Headache
b. Solution
c. Prospect
d. Attack ANS: B
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

32. MARRIED
a. Couple
b. Divorced
c. Single
d. Searching ANS: C
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

33. FELL
a. Cruel
b. Official
c. Risen
d. Downcast ANS: C
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

34. EDUCATED
a. Literate
b. Teacher
c. Medical Practitioner
d. Illiterate ANS: D
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

35. BOY
a. Female
b. Girl
c. Male
d. Feminine ANS: B
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

36. QUIESCENT
a. Gyrate
b. Exuberant
c. Cursory
d. Turbulent
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

37. INDIFFERENCE
a. Affordable
b. Ignorant
c. Zeal
d. Applaud ANS: C
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

38. HERETIC
a. Stoic
b. Cleric
c. Orthodox
d. Verbal ANS: C
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

39. JUDICIOUS
a. Imprudent
b. Obeissance
c. Wasteful
d. Volition ANS: A
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

40. INSIGNIFICANT
a. Radical
b. Unnoticed
c. Salient
d. Awesome ANS:C
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

41. ACTIVE
a. Uninteresting
b. Elasticity
c. Endeavour
d. Dormant ANS: D
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

42. RIGID
a. Account
b. Flexible
c. Oracle
d. Irritable ANS: B
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

43. ARROGANT
a. Humble
b. Intolerable
c. Covetous
d. Concomitant ANS: A
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

44. EXTINGUISH
a. Ignite
b. Flourish
c. Anonymous
d. Anatomy ANS: A
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

45. DEMAN
a. Elasticity
b. Market price
c. Monopoly
d. Supply ANS: D
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

46. SIMILAR
a. Alike
b. Different
c. Confuse
d. Organise ANS: B
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

47. DISMISS
a. Disorganise
b. Carriage
c. Absorb
d. Calore ANS: C
Chose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the words in capital
letters

48. LIQUID
a. Absorbent
b. Dissolve
c. Solid
d. Evaporate ANS: C
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

49. CELIBATE
a. Married
b. Widowed
c. Divorced
d. Single ANS: D
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

50. HOMOGENEOUS
a. Similar
b. Scrambled
c. Different
 d. Selective ANS: A
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

51. GARRULOUS
a. Quiet
b. Stranger
c. Wordy
d. Frozen ANS: C
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

52. UNIQUE
a. Unequaled
b. Special
c. Inferior
d. Outdated ANS: A
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

53. POVERTY
a. Wealth
b. Penury
c. Abundant
d. Inadequate ANS: B
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

54. INCULATE
a. Dentist
b. Teach
c. Corroborate
d. Acquire ANS: B
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

55. FAVOURITISM
a. Nepotism
b. Hooliganism
c. Capitalism
d. Socialism ANS: A
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

56. SUCCULENT
a. Notorious
b. Juicy
c. Sour
d. Angry ANS: B
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

57. PROPER
a. Carelessness
b. Inefficient
c. Decorous
d. Catastrophe ANS: C
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

58. COWARD
a. Jaundice
 b. Melancholic
c. Fearful
d. Brave ANS: D
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

59. THWARTING
a. Frustration
b. Experience
c. Deviant
d. Prosperity ANS: A
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

30. INDEFINITE
a. Vague
b. Verbal
c. Infinite
d. Strange ANS: C
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

31. HARDSHIP
a. Agency
b. Adversity
c. Lavish
d. Opponent ANS: B
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

32. REGIME
a. Office
b. Uniform
c. Carnivore
d. Rule ANS: D
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

33. HOMILY
a. Sermon
b. Suburb
c. Pension
d. Cereal ANS: A
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

34. ERUDITE
a. Slave
b. Scholarship
c. Worm
d. Schooling ANS: B
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

35. VILLAGE
a. Skyscapper
b. Operation
c. Hamlet
d. Catholism ANS: C
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.
 36. CANTATA
a. Music
b. Lecture
c. Administration
d. Choral work ANS: D
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

37. LUKEWARM
a. Ensnared
b. Tepid
c. Equity
d. Embarrassed ANS: B
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

38. ACUMEN
a. Kindness
b. Brilliance
c. Audacity
d. Keenness ANS: D
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

39. PEDAGOGUE
a. Teacher
b. Pupil
c. Scholar
d. Peddler ANS: A
Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

40. EXPERIMENT
a. Odd
b. Newness
c. Practical
d. Accept ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.

41. A person who buys and sell goods and services is called a ……………………….
a. Church goer
b. Victim
c. Trader
d. Traditionalist ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
42. Cars are packed at………………
a. Car pack
b. Garage
c. Bookshop
d. Bedroom ANS: B
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
43. Aetiology is the study of ………
a. Animal
b. Rock
c. Origin
d. Causes ANS: D
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
44. …………………. is a place where weapons are stored or made
 a. Arsenal
b. Manchester Unit
c. Redanoel
d. Super Eagle ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
45. A physician trained in female affair is a …………………
a. Psychiatrist
b. Gyneacologist
c. Psychologist
d. Optician ANS: B
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
46. An individual trained in sporting with bicycle is called a …………
a. Motocyclist
b. Tricyclist
c. Bicyclist
d. Cyclist ANS: D
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
47. X-rays are taken care off in the department of…….
a. Radiology
b. Geology
c. Cartography
d. Geography ANS: A
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
48. In Nigeria, GRA is an abbreviation of …………..
a. Government Rejected Area
b. Guest Room Area
c. Government Reserved Area
d. All of the above ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
49. Private Institutions are owned by
a. Proprietors
b. Principals
c. Vice Chancellors
d. Academicians ANS: A
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
50. ………… is a compulsory subject in UTME
a. Geography
b. Mathematics
c. English
d. Biology ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
51. ………….. is an example of a carnivorous animal
a. Goat
b. Millipede
c. Elephant
d. Lion ANS: D
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
52. …………….. is a name of any person, animal, place or thing
a. An Adverb
b. A Noun
c. A Pronoun
d. Preposition ANS: B
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
 53. A counselor is to counsel clients while teacher is to teach……….
a. Students
b. Lecturers
c. Agriculturists
d. Learners ANS: A
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
54. To be a bonafide voter in Nigeria, the attainable age is…
a. 18 years
b. 19 years
c. 20 years
d. 35 years ANS: A
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
60. Fashion designer is a refined name for…..
a. Sailor
b. Tailor
c. Councillor
d. Architecture ANS: B
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
61. Carpentry tools are kept in……….
a. Cupboard
b. Locker
c. Tool box
d. Shelf ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
62. Shoes are made mostly from….
a. Leather
b. Rubber
c. Upholstery
d. Skin ANS: A
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
63. Beans is a pea, while rice is a ..
a. Fruit
b. Perishable
c. Grain
d. Food ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
64. Students are kept in the dormitories while animal are kept in ………..
a. Hostels
b. Auditorium
c. Zoo
d. Aquarium ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
65. A female lion is called a …
a. Pigeon
b. Lioness
c. Lilies
d. Centipede ANS: B
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
66. A Vice Chancellor is an Administrator in charge of …
a. School of Medicine
b. University
c. School of Preliminary Studies
d. Polytechnic ANS: B
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
67. …………… is an example of a communicable disease
a. Fibroid
b. Electrolysis
c. Malaria
d. Cough ANS: D
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
68. Plantain is a good source of
a. Water
b. Vegetable
c. Iron
d. Carbohydrate ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
69. Perishable foods can be preserved through ….
a. Grilling
b. Sun drying
c. Roasting
d. Harvesting ANS: B
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
70. Orange is a good source of
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D ANS: C
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
71. The study of relationship of living thing to their environment is…………..
a. Ecology
b. Psychology
c. Sociology
d. Sexology ANS: A
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
72. Cartographers are experts in…….
a. Landscaping
b. Mapprage
c. Road construction
d. Map drawing ANS: D
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
73. Lunatics are those who are……….. disordered
a. Sociologically
b. Mentally
c. Empirically
d. Geographically ANS: B
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase.
74. College of Education is headed by a ………….
a. Administrator
b. Chancellor
c. Provost
d. Council Member ANS: C
Which of the following words can be formed from the words in capital.

75. ECONOMICS
a. Economical
b. Come
c. Cooks
 d. Song ANS: B
Which of the following words can be formed from the words in capital.

76. DICTATION
a. Icon
b. Tate
c. Ione
d. Data ANS: A
Which of the following words can be formed from the words in capital.

77. ENVANGELISM
a. manager
b. Glid
c. Slim
d. Ever ANS: C
Which of the following words can be formed from the words in capital.

78. MADELEINE

a. Deed
b. Date
c. Elder
d. Line ANS: D
Which of the following words can be formed from the words in capital.

79. FINGERPRINTING
a. Finger
b. Printings
c. Fern
d. Granite ANS: C

80. Share 60% of #20,000 equally between three people. How much does each person get?
a. #12,000 b. #10,000 c. #8,000 d. #4,000 ANS D
81. The period in which hen lies on its egg until it hatches is known as ________
a. Hibernation b. Resting c. Incubation d. Breeding ANS C
82. A reflection in a mirror is called ___________
a. Shadow b. Light c. Image d. darkness ANS C
83. An insect that attacks and destroys crops is called ____________
a. Soldier b. Parasite c. Pest d. pesticide ANS C
84. The thermometer is used to measure ________________
a. Distance b. Water c. Temperature d. Pressure ANS C
85. Chocolate is made from ________________
a. Coffee b. Cocoa c. Sugarcane d. Sugar ANS B
86. Which of these is not a sense organ
a. Nose b. Ear c. Jaw d. Tongue ANS C
87. How many 250g packets of sweets can be made from a 2Kg bag of sweet?
a. 12 b. 32.5 c. 6 d. 8 ANS D
88. Captain is to ship as ___________ is to aeroplane.
a. Planner b. Manager c. Pilot d. Oceanic ANS C
89. The full meaning of AIDS is ____________________
a. All Is Disease Starting b. Acquired Immune Disease Symptoms c. Acquired
Immuno Deficiency Syndrome d. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Symptoms

ANS C

90. The young of a goat is called_____________

a. Son b. Kid c. calf d. Baby ANS B
91. The young of a cow is called____________
a. Ewe b. Kitten c. Calf d. Kid ANS C
92. The full meaning of GSM is _____________________
a. Got Sent Messages b. Global Service Mobile c. General System manager d.
Global Satellite Mobile ANS D
93. Express 0.9 as a percentage.
a. 9% b. 30% c. 50% d. 90% ANS D
94. One shirt can dry in the sun for 30 min. How long will it take for ten shirts to dry if they
were put in the sun at the same time?
a. 2 ½ h b. 5h. c. 3h d. ½ h ANS D
95. Plants use __________ to make food.
a. Glucose b. starch c. Oxygen d. Carbon dioxide ANS D
96. The official language in a country is called____________
a. Ethnicity b. English c. Swahili d. Lingua Franca ANS D
97. Which of these is the odd one
a. Plate b. Spoon c. Pot d. Fork ANS C
98. A university is often referred to as _______________
a. Primary Institution b. Secondary Institution c. Tertiary Institution
d. Quaternary Institution ANS C
99. If 2/5 of the total number of pupils in a class is 40. What is the total number of pupils in
the class?
a. 20 b. 80 c. 60 d. 100 ANS D
100. Add the lowest and the highest of these numbers and find the average.
20, 48, 0, 100 and 10
a. 50 b. 100 c. 55 d. 18 ANS A
101. Five years ago, Ade was 8yrs old. How old will Ade be in ten years time?
a. 18 b. 13 c. 23 d. 28 ANS C
102. Ayoola divided 50 naira among his three friends in the ratio of 1:2:2. How much will
each take?
a. 10:20:20 b. 50:100:100 c. 5:25:25 d. 5:20:20 e. 5:20:25 ANS A
103. Shade is 8 years older than Lola who is 4 years younger than Tunde. If Tunde is 7years
old, how old is Shade?
a. 10 b. 11 c. 12 d. 13 e. Cannot be determined ANS B
104. The telephone is a means of _____________
a. Singing b. Communication c. Photography d. Reading ANS B
105. A trader bought seven pots at ₦100.00 each and sold each at ₦72.00. How much money
has he lost all together?
a. ₦19.60K b. ₦19.00K c. ₦190.00K d. ₦196.00 ANS D
106. Complete the sentence. _____________ Ade and Tope are students.
a. Neither b. Both c. All d. None ANS B
107. Complete the following sentence. ________ Lola nor Laide got the question right.
a. Both b. Neither c. All d. Either ANS B
108. If APPETIZER correspond to 122361738, then PRIZE will correspond to _________
a. 12345 b. 28173 c. 23617 d. 28317 ANS B
3
109. Change 7 7 to improper fraction.
a. 49/7 b. 50/7 c. 51/7 d. 52/7 ANS D
110. If y−15 = 6 . What is 𝑦 − 2?
a. 9 b. 19 c. 21 d. 18 ANS B
111. Solve 286/6 to two decimal places.
a. 47.667 b. 47.67 c. 48 66 d. 48.77 e. 28.46 ANS B
112. What is the place value of 5 in 25904?
a. 5 b. 50 c. 500 d. 5000 ANS D
113. Gaseous water is called?
a. Ice b. Rock c. Vapour d. Cold ANS C
114. Pupil is to school as ____________ is to hospital.
a. Sickness b. Doctor c. Nurse d. Patient ANS D
115. __________ indicates that the speed at which a car is moving.
a. Fuel gauge b. speed gauge c. speedometer d. moving gauge. ANS C
116. A veterinarian takes care of ___________ .
a. Vegetables b. Animals c. Food d. Water ANS B
117. A person who studied the weather condition of a place and predicts possible changes in
the weather is called a_______________ .
a. Weather man b. Geologist c. rain man d. Meteorologist ANS D
118. Which of these is your relation in the extended family?
a. Mother b. father c. uncle d. brother ANS C
119. Your father’s sister is your______________ .
a. Grandmother b. Uncle c. Aunt d. Sister ANS C
120. Complete the sentence. As soon as he entered the room he ___________ off his shirt.
a. Take b. Takes c. Took d. taken ANS C
121. Ngozi is the ______________ of the three sisters.
a. Taller b. Tallest c. Most tall d. More taller ANS B
122. A trader brought a radio for #36 and sold it for #45. Express the profit as a percentage of
the cost.
a. 25% b. 30% c. 35% d. 40% ANS A
123. A man who earns #480 a month has to pay 25K as tax on every naira. How much does he
pay as tax?
a. #480 b. #120 c. #100 d. #75 ANS B
124. There are 600 pupils in a school. If 33 % are girls, how many boys are there in the
school?
a. 198 b. 300 c. 402 d. 450 ANS C
125. A woman bought some oranges and 30% of them were bad. If there were 60 bad oranges,
how many oranges did she buy?
a. 18 b. 42 c. 100 d. 200 ANS D
126. Express 0.085 as a percentage.
a. 85% b. 850% c. 8.5% d. 0.85% ANS C
127. A man’s step is 80cm long. How many steps should he take to walk a distance of 2km?
a. 2050 b. 1250 c. 25000 d. 2500 ANS D

128. Ali and Adam shared #840 in the ratio of 3:4. How much did Ali get?
a. #420 b. #360 c. #480 d. #300 ANS B
129. By how much is 75% more than ½?
a. 15% b. 20% c. 25% d. 35% e. 40% ANS C
130. What is the product of 108 and 112 is divided by 24?
a. 504 b. 555 c. 220 d. 55 ANS A
131. 234 is to 342 as 987 is to ________ .
a. 789 b. 798 c. 879 d. 897 ANS C
132. Amaka scored 60% in a test that had 50 questions. How many questions did she get
correct?
a. 25 b. 30 c. 35 d. 40 ANS B
133. In what ratio will 56 oranges be shared between Femi and Dayo such that Femi gets 16
and Dayo gets 40?
a. 1:2 b. 1:5 c. 2:5 d. 3:5 ANS C
134. A farmer has 120 birds. If he has increase of 20% how many birds has he?
a. 124 b. 144 c. 164 d. 200 ANS B
135. The cost of electricity is 15K per unit. How many units did a man consume if he paid
#42.55K
a. 283.67 b. 2.837 c. 482.67 d. 48.27 ANS A
136. A lecture lasts for 142 minutes. If it begins at 9.45am., at what time does it end?
a. 12.30pm b. 12.07pm c. 2.15pm d. 1.45pm ANS B
137. Add together the odd numbers between 20 and 32.
a. 168 b. 156 c. 128 d. 160 ANS B
138. I have two boxes of sweets with 56 in each of them. To how many children can I give 4
sweets each and have 16 left.
a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 24 ANS D
139. Ayoola is the ___________ brilliant of the three boys.
a. More b. Most c. Very d. both e. first ANS B
140. Three numbers are multiplied together to get 270. If 5 and 6 are two of them, what is the
third number?
a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 4 ANS C
141. Animals have camouflage so that they cannot easily be seen. Which of these animals
have camouflage?
a. Zebra b. Peacock c. Chameleon d. Hyena ANS C
142. When wet clothes are spread in the sun, they become dry because the water
_______________ .
a. Boils b. Melts c. Solidifies d. Evaporates ANS C
143. Which of these is not a fuel?
a. Petrol b. Diesel c. Coal d. Wood ANS D
144. Dog, cat, goat and _____________ are examples of mammals.
 a. Snake b. Lizard c. chicken d. Whale ANS D
145. The International Airport in Lagos is called ____________________ .
a. JF Kenedy Airport b. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport c. Murtala
Mohammed International Airport d. Nigeria Airport Authority ANS C
146. Which of these does not belong to the group?
a. Lamb b. kid c. kitten d. goat ANS D
147. Animals that live inside water are referred to as ______________ animals.
a. Living b. Oceanic c. Aquatic d. Fishy ANS C
148. Bread is ________ in the oven
a. Made b. Cooked c. Dough d. Baked ANS D
149. Bello’s recent success got into his head. This means it made him ____________ .
a. Humble b. More careful c. Proud d. Happy ANS C
150. Nigeria is surrounded by _____________ speaking countries.
a. English b. French c. German d. Swahili ANS B
151. The plate _________________ by Ayo.
a. Was breaking b. was broken c. is broken d. break ANS B
152. Lizard, crocodile and snake are examples of _______________ .
a. Mammals b. Herbivores c. Amphibians d. Reptiles ANS D
153. Malaria is a disease transmitted by _____________.
a. Water b. Insect c. Air d. food ANS B
154. For proper ventilation, a house must have _____________ .
a. Toilets and bathrooms b. Furniture and carpet c. Windows and doors d.
Kitchen and store ANS C
155. Which of these diseases is contagious?
a. Head ache b. malaria c. Cough d. Stomach ache ANS C
156. Which of the following is a member of the nuclear family?
a. Grandmother b. Aunt c. Brother d. Nephew ANS C
157. The main implement used in mechanized farming is ___________.
a. Cutlass b. Bull dozer c. tractor d. Hoe ANS C
158. A place where people keep their money and Valuables is called ______.
a. Save b. Security house c. bank d. Treasury ANS C
159. Which of the following is not a voluntary organization?
a. Boys scout b. Girls Guild c. Red Cross d. Road safety ANS D
160. Butter and soap can be made from ___________.
a. Cocoa b. Cotton c. Palm oil d. Crude oil ANS C
161. Which of the instrument is used to measure rainfall.
a. Rain meter b. rain gauge c. rain level d. water rate ANS B
162. A ruler is 30cm long. How many times can it be used to measure a distance of 4.2m?
a. 10 b. 14 c. 140 d. 12 ANS C
163. The excretory system in the body does the work of ___________ .
a. Carrying blood b. Removing food waste c. Digesting food d. Breathing
ANS B
164. Electricity does not flow through rubber because it is ____________.
a. An insulator b. A conductor c. A condenser d. A circuit ANS A
165. If your father has two wives, the daughter of the other wife is your ______.
 a. Sister b. Half sister c. Cousin d. Step sister ANS B
166. Great misfortune or disaster like thunderstorm which are not caused by man is called
___________.
a. Death problem b. Natural disaster c. Industrial disaster d. artificial disaster
ANS B
167. Tuned and Ade shared a certain sum of money. Tuned got #48 which was three times
Ade’s share. What was the amount shared?
a. #62 b. #64 c. #144 d. #96 ANS B

168. Divide 22 by half and deduct 4. What do you have?

a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 7 ANS C

169. Which of these does not belong?

a. Teacher b. Doctor c. student d. lawyer ANS C
170. The rainbow has __________ colours.
a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d.8 ANS C
171. Which of the professional travels into space.
a. Pilots b. Divers c. Astronaut d. Space wagon ANS C
172. The period used by the fetus in the womb is called __________ period.
a. Hibernation b. Gestation c. Acclimatization d. Growing ANS B
173. Which of these is a good source of vitamin c.
a. Orange b. Beans c. Meat d. Butter ANS A
174. Which of these is an example of body building food.
a. Yam b. Egg c. Coke d. Butter ANS B
175. The process of making beer is called___________.
a. Brewing b. Browning c. Bearing d. Boring ANS A
176. Which of these does not belong to the group?
a. Dog b. Goat c. Rat d. Hen ANS D
177. Which of these diseases is caused by tse - tse fly.
a. Cholera b. Dysentery c. Sleeping sickness d. Malaria ANS C
178. To be able to sing the anthem I must know the __________.
a. Vocals b. Choir c. Lyrics d. Title ANS C
179. Iron can be prevented from rusting by __________.
a. Adding water b. Painting Exposure to air c. Adding water and air
ANS B
180. Common salt is chemically called _____________.
a. Table Salt b. Sodium chloride c. food salt d. Sodium Carbonate ANS B
181. The bony framework of an animal is its ____________.
a. Shape b. Skeleton c. Image d. Archeologist ANS B
182. Which of these is not a type of religion.
a. Buddhism b. Christianity c. Cannibalism d. Islam ANS C
183. Which of these describe the way of life of a group of people.
a. Believe b. religion c. Culture d. Food ANS C
184. You can catch a glimpse of the queen means __________.
b. You can follow the queen b. You can get a brief look at the queen
 c. The glimpse belong to the queen d. Queen can be seen always ANS B
185. The examination takes place quarterly means the examination takes place
a. Once in four months b. Once in three months c. Only in four places d. Only in
three places ANS B
186. A distant object can appear closer if a__________ is used.
a. Microscope b. Telescope c. Stethoscope d. Microphone ANS B
187. Which of these options is the act of killing oneself deliberately.
a. Poisoning b. Suicide c. Homicide e. Herbicide ANS B
188. A female sheep is called
a. Kid b. Fingerling c. Ewe d. Ram ANS C
189. The patient was taken to the _________ by the doctor for the surgery.
a. Labour room Laboratory c. Theatre d. Ward ANS C
190. How many months of the year have less than 31 days?
a. 1 b. 3 c. 5 d. 7 ANS C
191. The sun or any star and the planets which move round it is referred to as ____.
a. Sunny system b. Solar System c. Solar Plexus d. Solar power ANS B
192. A pedestrian travel on ___________.
a. Water b. Bicycle c. Foot d. Train ANS C
193. Which of these options can be used to control plant growth around the house.
a. Genocide b. herbicide c. Insecticide d. Kerosene ANS B
194. I have 25 oranges. I gave 10 to Ade and 5 to Bola. What fraction do I have remaining?
a. 3/5 b. 2/5 c. 4/5 d. 1/5 ANS B
195. Increase #3400 by 13%.
a. #442 b. #3842 c. #3413 d. #3952 ANS B
196. How many times is 0.04 contained in 44
a. 1100 b. 1.76 c. 11 d. 110 ANS A

197. Which of these seasons of the year is not present in Nigeria?

a. Harmattan b. Dry c. Raining d. Winter ANS D
198. Scientists perform Experiments in the ________.
a. Library b. Lavatory c. Laboratory d. Lobby ANS C
199. We keep food in the ____________ to prevent spoilage.
a. Shelve b. cupboard c. Fridge d. Store ANS C
200. Which of these is a domestic animal.
a. Cat b. snake c. Lion d. Giraffe ANS A

201. The marked price of a book is #180.00. What will be the cash price if a discount of 6% is
allowed?
a. #210.80 b. #30.60 c. #169.20 d. #190.80 ANS C
202. Reduce 216/324 to its lowest terms.
a. 1/9 b. 2/3 c. ¾ d. 4/5 ANS B
203. A ship sails 400km in 18hours. How many days will it take to cover 1600km at the same
rate?
a. 3 days b. 4 days c. 6 days d. 8 days ANS A
204. By selling an article for #47.00, a man lost 6%. How much did he pay for it?
a. #25 b. #5.00 c. #50.00 d. #53.00 ANS C
205. Shade went out with some money. She spent 5/10 of it and had #2.40 remaining. How
much did she have before going out?
a. #4.80 b. #2.60 c. #6.00 d. #15.60 ANS A
206. Add together the nine smallest numbers from 1 to 19.
a. 30 b. 55 c. 42 d. 45 ANS D
207. How many seedlings must be planted to obtain 60 trees if only 20% of the seedlings
survive?
a. 150 b. 125 c. 300 d. 250 ANS C

129.At what time of the day is the sun at the zenith?

A 8am
B 10am
C 4pm
D 12 Noon
E 2pm ANS D
130.Supply of electricity in Nigeria is the responsibility of
A National Electric Power Authority
B Power Holding Company of Nigeria
C. National Atomic Power Agency
D National Energy Commission
E National Emergency Management Agency ANS B
131.Which of these is not a bird?
A Kite
B Eagle
C Vulture
D Bat
E Pigeon ANS D

132.Which of the following is an amphibian?

A Whale
B Toad
C Lizard
D Pigeon
E Tilapia ANS B
133.Which of the following is a reptile?
A Whale
B Toad
C Lizard
D Pigeon
E Tilapia ANS C
134.Which of the following is a mammal?
 A Whale
B Toad
C Lizard
D Pigeon
E Tilapia ANS A
135.Which of the following components of the blood is responsible for the transport of
oxygen?
A White blood cells
B Plasma
C Red blood cells
D Water
E Serum ANS C
136.Which of these enzymes is responsible for the digestion of fat?
A Lipase
B Pepsin
C Amylase
D Cellulase
E Xylanase ANS A
137.How many sides in a pentagon?
A 8
B 6
C 7
D 5
E 9 ANS D

138.In which geo-political zone of Nigeria is Plateau state located?

A North east
B North west
C North central
D South south
E East ANS C
139. A cardiologist deals with ailments related to the
A Eye
B Ear
C Lung
D Heart ANS D

140. The process of breathing is referred to as

A Reproduction
B Respiration
C Oxidation
D Perspiration
E Digestion ANS B
141. Insects have how many legs?
A8
B2
C6
D 10
E 12 ANS C
142.Which of the following is not an insect?
A Dragon fly
B Spider
C Termite
D Housefly
E Cockroach ANS B
143. Antibiotic is used to kill
A Virus
B Yeast
C Fungi
D Bacteria
E Protozoa ANS D
144. The vector for the transmission of sleeping sickness is
A Housefly
B Female Anopheles mosquito
C Tsetse fly
D Male Anopheles mosquito
E Mite ANS C
145. A disease that destroys the body’s immune system is
A Malaria
B Sleeping sickness
C HIV Aids
D Diabetes
E Flu ANS C
146. A disease that is associated with high blood sugar
A Malaria
B Sleeping sickness
C HIV Aids
D Diabetes
E High Blood pressure ANS D
147. Which of the following rivers is not found in Nigeria?
A River Kaduna
B Cross River
C River Niger
D River Nile
E River Benue ANS D
148. Which of the following is correct?
 A Acomodation
B Accomodation
C Accommodation
D Acommodation
E Acomoddation ANS C
149.What is your percentage profit margin if you bought an item for N600 and sold it for N750?
A 600
B 750
C 150
D 25
E 100 ANS D
150. 50% of a kilometre is
A 500mm
B 500m
C 500cm
D 500ft
E 500yd ANS B
151. If a typist can type at the rate of 50 words/minute, How long will it take to type a 7500 word
document?
A 3Hrs
B 4Hrs
C 21/2Hrs
D 1Hr ANS C
152. Which of these vitamins is obtained from sunlight?
A Vitamin C
B Vitamin A
C Vitamin D
D Vitamin K
E Vitamin E ANS C
153. If N1200 is divided between boys A, B and C at a ratio of 5:2:1 respectively, what is the
share of boy B?
A N600
B N750
C N300
D N150
E N400 ANS C
154. Dotun, Ayo, Stephen and Olu were given 10, 18, 24 and 8 oranges respectively. What
percentage of the total oranges was given to Stephen?
A 40
B 18
C 25
D7
E 30 ANS A
155. What is the speed of a car that travelled 840km in 7 hours?
A 7km/hr
B 120km/hr
C 940km/hr
D 110km/hr
E 130km/hr ANS B
156. What type of vegetation are you likely to find at the northernmost parts of Nigeria?
A Guinea savannah
B Sudan savannah
C Mangrove forest
D Rain forest
E Sahel savannah ANS E
157. Which of the following is not a tree crop?
A Yam
B Cashew
C Cocoa
D Coffee ANS A
158. Which of these animals does not have horns?
A Goat
B Cattle
C Buffalo
D Horse
E Ram ANS D
159.Which country boarders Nigeria in the west?
A Ghana
B Republic of Benin
C Togo
D Cameroun
E Chad ANS B
160.A tripod has how many supports?
A2
B4
C3
D5
E 6 ANS C
161. Tyres are made from
A Pulp
B Steel
C Cotton
D Rubber
E Sizal ANS D
162.The position of planet earth from the sun in the solar system is
A 3rd
B 2nd
C 1st
D 4th
E 5th ANS A
163. The entity called Nigeria today was created in
A 1960
B 1963
C 1956
D 1914
E 1956 ANS D
164. I owe a sum of two hundred and twenty naira and was able to pay one hundred and ten naira.
What percentage have I not paid?

(a) forty – four (b) twenty (c) fifty (d) fifty – four

Ans = C

165. Some oranges were shared between two children in ratio three to five respectively. If the first
child’s share was 120, how many oranges were shared between them?

(a) three hundred and twenty (b) two hundred (c) four hundred and twenty (d) two hundred and
twenty

Ans = A

166. Increase six hundred by twenty five percent

(a) one hundred and fifty (b) seven hundred and fifty (c) one thousand (d) six
thousand

Ans = B

167. A debt of four hundred and fifty naira is to be paid in monthly installments of sixty naira after
the first payment of ninety naira, how many months is required to complete the payment?

(a) nine (b) five (c) twenty four (d) six

Ans = D

168. In Anwar ul Islam girls School Lagos there are five hundred pupils, if there are one thousand five
hundred pupils in St. Anthony Secondary School Ilorin. What is the ratio of the pupils in the Ilorin school
to that of the Lagos school?

(a) one to two (b) three to one (c) three to two (d) five to four
 Ans = B

169. What is a fringe benefit?

(a) a benefit derived from a job in addition to remuneration

(b) the edge a brilliant person has

(c) an advantage that looks small but which is in-fact big

(d) a benefit that will make u smile

Ans = A

170. In some countries drug trafficking is punished by the offender being

(a) hanged (b) hung (c) shaken (d) shook

Ans = A

171. In a class of thirty two boys, sixteen passed an examination and four were absent while the rest
students failed. What percentage of the whole class failed?

(a) 37.5 (b) 50 (c) 42.86 (d) 57.14

Ans = A

172. Ada has a certain number of oranges, Tolu promised Ada five times the oranges he has and
Ada’s Mother promised to add thirteen more oranges for Ada. The total oranges of Ada is forty eight.
How many oranges has Ada originally.

(a) sixty – five (b)eight (c)thirty – five (d) seven

Ans = D

173. How long will a man take to cover a distance of seven kilometers by trekking four kilometers per
hour?

(a) One hour thirty – five minutes

(b) one hour forty – five minutes

(c) Les than one hour

(d) more than two hours

Ans = B
174. A plane takes off from Ilorin at 10.30am. It flies through Lagos to Accra in sixty – five minutes.
The plane makes a stop of 40 minutes at Accra airport and then proceeds back to Ilorin in seventy –
minutes. At what time does the plane land again back at Ilorin airport?

(a) 1.25pm (b) 12.55pm (c) 1.35pm (d) 12.05pm

Ans = A

175. Modinah, Kafayah and Abdullahi shared a number of apples. Modinah had two - third while
Abdullahi had one – fifth. What fraction of the apples did Kafayah get?

(a) 2/15 (b) 3/15 (c)20 (d) 1/3

Ans = A

176. A quantity of food would last a family of five for twenty – one days. How long would the same
quantity last a family of seven if all of them eat at the same rate?

(a) twelve days (b) 2o days (c) 15days (d) 29.4days

Ans = C

177. If 125 men can do a piece of work in 120 days, how many men would be sufficient to do the
same work in 100days?

(a) 180 men (b) 150 men (c) 96 men (d) 115 men

Ans = B

178. When Caleb was 15years old his brother Clement was 18years, if Caleb was born in year 1900, in
what year was Clement born?

(a) 1903 (b) 1915 (c) 1897 (d) 1867

Ans = C

179. Patience, Abdul Rahman and Tola received three hundred and ninety - six naira to share in the
ratio of five to four and three respectively, how much did patience receive?

(a) N132 (b) N198 (c) 99 (d) 165

Ans = D

180. A contractor employed sixty men to face a certain work and get it completed in fifteen days. If
the number of labourers is to be increased to two hundred and twenty five, working at the same rate,
how long will the work take them?

(a) 2 days (b) 16 days (c) 4 days (d) 12 days

Ans = C
181. Mr. Gorila bought a Bens Jeep last month and agreed to pay in two installments, In June he paid
three hundred and thirty naira, which amount to two – third of the cost price. He is to pay the rest at the
end of August. How much is he intending to pay as the balance?

(a) N110 (b) N495 (c) N165 (d) N220

Ans = C

182. A trader pays a debt in 6 weeks installments as follows: the first week he paid N4; the second
twice this and the third, three times the first and so on. How much was the owed debt?

(a) N84 (b) N54 (c) N86 (d) N56

Ans = A

183. Two sums of money are in ratio two to ten, if the smallest is fifteen kobo, what is the largest?

(a) one naira fifty kobo (b) thirty five kobo (c) seventy five kobo (d) one hundred and
fifty naira

Ans = C

184. If twenty five percent of candidate for post UTME are girls, what fraction of the candidate are
boys?

(a) one - quarter (b) two - third (c) half (d) three – quarter

Ans = D

185. If the total number of students in a University is seven thousand five hundred and a class of
students that have the cumulative grade point average of four and above are tagged scholar. If the
fraction of students in this scholar category is one tenth, how many students within this University are
not scholars?

(a) 750 students (b) 6,750 students (c) 675 students (d) 7, 000 students

Ans = B

186. If a lecture room in a given University is sixty - four metres long and twenty - two metres wide. If
the University is planning to allocate eight square metres to each student, how many students will the
lecture room accommodate?

(a) 176 students (b) 1760 students (c) 1408 students (d) 148 students

Ans = A

187. What yearly insurance fee is paid for an office valued at four million five hundred thousand naira
if the fee is put at one – eighth of its value?

(a) N50062.50 (b) N506.25 (c) N562.50 (d) N50006.25

Ans = A
188. In a courier outfit, telegram rate is as follows: ordinary rate for first eighteen words cost three
hundred naira each; additional words cost twenty naira each, however, urgent rate is twice the ordinary
rate. What will be the cost of an urgent telegram of 20 words?

(a) N340 (b) N320 (c) N640 (d) N680

Ans = D

189.. On a map, two metres represent fifteen kilometres. What length on the map would represent a
distance of ninety kilometers?

(a) 675 metres (b) 337.5 metres (c)12 metres (d) 9

metres

Ans = C

190.One of the following is a traditional leader in Calabar.

a)Eze b) Emir c) Obong d) Oba Ans=C
191.Chief Gani Fawehinmi died in…………..
a) 2006 b) 2007 c) 2008 d) 2009 Ans=D
192.A dozen is 12, a score is ……………
a) 20 b) 24 c) 48 d) 144 Ans=A
193.One of the following is not a musical instrument
a)Guitar b) Flute c) Microphone d) Trumpet Ans=C
194.One of the following gases is used to produce energy in a living organisms.
a) Carbon dioxide b) Nitrogen c) Oxygen d) Chlorine Ans=C
195. ……………. is used for the measurement of atmospheric pressure
a) Thermometer b) Barometer c) Hydrometer d) Sphygmanometer Ans=B
196.One of the following is used in measuring wind speed
a) Wind speed b) Barometer c) Thermometer d) Anemometer Ans=D
197.Concerning the Nigerian coat of arms, the two white horses represent our
a) fertile land b) rivers Niger and Benue c) dignity d) pride Ans=C
198.In the Nigerian coat of arms, the red eagle connotes the
a) strength and pride b) dignity c) good land d) agriculture Ans=A
199.As petroleum is to Nigeria, what is to south Africa
a) Coal b) Copper c) Gold d) Zinc Ans=C
200.A decagon has ………….. sides
a) Seven b) eight c) nine d) ten Ans=D
201.A rectangle box has ……………. and ……………… equal surfaces
a) 0 and 6 b) 2 and 6 c) 2 and 4 d) 4 and 4 Ans=C
202.Isosceles triangle has ………….. equal sides
a) no b) two c) three d) four Ans=B
203.The total sum of angles in a triangle is …………..
a) 90 ͦ b) 180 ͦ c) 270 ͦ d) 360 ͦ Ans=B
204.One of the following organisms is odd
a) Lizard b) Snake c) Alligator d) Toad Ans=D
205.All of these animals lay eggs except
a) Bat b) Cat fish c) Snake d) Frog Ans=A
206.Cairo is to Egypt as ……………….. is to Senegal
a) Bangul b) Monrovia c) Dakar d) Yaounde Ans=C
207.Lusaka is a capital city of ……………
a) Tunisia b) Uganda c) Zambia d) Zimbabwe Ans=C
208.Which mountain is the tallest in the world
a) Everest b) Kilimajaro c) Elbrus d) Blanc Ans=A
209.Which of these towns is in south-west geopolitical region of Nigeria
a) Ila-Orangun b) Owo c) Egbe d) Osogbo Ans=C
210…………….. is a capital city in the north-west of Nigeria
a) Maiduguri b) Gusau c) Damaturu d) Lafia Ans=B
211.Which year did Professor Wole Soyinka get a noble prize.
a) 1985 b) 1986 c) 1987 d) 1988 Ans=B
21. What is the full meaning of ATM?

A. Automatic teller machine

B. Authentic teller machine

C. Argument teller machine

D. Automated teller machine ANS=D

Instruction: Provide the correct answer to each of the following questions.

45. The Apex Bank in Nigeria is __________. (A) Zenith Bank (B) First Bank
(C) Intercontinental Bank (D) Central Bank. ANS D

Instruction: Provide the correct answer to each of the following questions.

46. The highest rank of an officer in the Nigerian Navy is __________. (A)
Commodore (B) Commander (C) General (D) Admiral. ANS D

Instruction: Provide the correct answer to each of the following questions.

47. AU stands for ______. (A) American Union (B) Africa United (C) African
Union (D) African Unionism. ANS C

Instruction: Provide the correct answer to each of the following questions.

48. _________ is the Head of the British Commonwealth of Nations. (A)

President Goodluck Jonathan (B) David Cameron (C) Queen Elizabeth II
(D) Barack Obama. ANS C
1.Political process is _________ (a) solving conflicts in public life (b)
winning an election (c) being in opposition government (d) mobilizing
electorate for voting ANS A

2.All over the world, people organize themselves into societies known as

(a) clans (b) cleavages (c) conglomerates (d]states ANS C

4._______ is the instrument through which the state puts its plans into
action. (a) government (b law (c) administration (d) policies ANS A

5.The means through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed
and realized is ______ (a) law (b) administration (c) government (d)
communication ANS C

6.The sum total of the legislative, executive and judicial bodies of a state
is known as ________ (a) machineries (b) logistics (c) strategy (d) political
system ANS D

7.The effort put in place to preserve individual liberty and to avoid

tyranny is backed up by the principle of __________ (a) fair-hearing (b)
separation of powers (c) due process (d) justice ANS B

8.The control exerted on the arms of government is achieved through

______ (a) cooperation and consensus (b) the mandate of the electorate (c)
collaboration and conciliation (d) checks and balances ANS D

9.A politically organized body of people occupying a definite geographical

territory with an organised government is _______ (a) an aggregate (b) a
state (c) a group (d) an ethnic group ANS A

10.A definite and generally recognised boundary of a country is known as

________ (a) a globe (b) a land (c) a territory (d) an estate ANS C
11.All residents in a country not classified as citizens are regarded as
_________ (a) aliens (b) refugees (c) immigrant (d) emigrants ANS A

12.Every independent country in the world may be described as

___________ (a) a state (b) a republic (c) a sovereign (d) a continent
ANS A

13.Membership of a state is _________ for everybody born within a state.

(a) optional (b) national (c) necessary (d) compulsory ANS D

14.The political authority of the state is _________(a) the party (b)

government (c) electorate (d) the people ANS B

16.The act of the state is indeed an act of _________ (a) the people (b) the
party (c) the electorates (d) government (e) elected ANS D

17.All functions of the government are performed on behalf of the _______

(a) elected (b) state (c) electorates (d) party (e) people ANS B

18.Government is only a part of the ________ (a) people (b) party (c) group
(d) individuals (e) state ANS D

24.Politics is often defined as the study of ______ (a) government (b)

electoral processes (c) voting pattern (d) power (e) government and the
governed ANS A

25.Power involves a kind of _______ exercised by one party over the other.
(a) superiority (b) high-handedness (c) willingness (d) domination (e)
collaboration ANS D

26.A person has power when he can _______ of others. (a) influence the
conduct (b) speak wisely (c) take the life (d) dictate the happiness (e) over-
rule intension ANS A

27.The power that comes from established authority is ______ (a) a brute
force (b) political (c) legitimate (d) social (e) economic ANS B

28.The sources of power include the following control except ________ (a)
force (b) minority (c) wealth (d) skill (e) social status ANS B

29.Physical restraint or coercion through control over the agencies of the

state is known as _______ (a) social status (b) skill (c) influence (d) force
(e) control ANS D
30.The monopoly of ______ makes government effective (a) wealth (b) force
(c) resources (d) influence (e) control ANS B

31.Obedience must not always be based o the threat of force, it must be

founded on _______ (a) consent (b) compulsion (c) contribution (d)
confidence (e) conciliation ANS A

32.The belief that disobedience to command will attract punishment is

referred to as _______(a) physical power (b) religious feelings (c) political
consent (d) coercive power (e) collective power ANS D

33.The influence that is based on the control of means of production and

distribution of good and services is known as ________ (a) physical power
(b) distributive power (c) economic power (d) coercive power (e) resource
control ANS C

34.Election confer _____ on a ruler. (a) influence (b) wealth (c) control (d)
commitment (e) power ANS D

35.The rightful and legitimate power is known as _______ (a) influence (b)
control (c) authority (d) force (e) liberty ANS C

36._______ secured through the threat of punishment is unstable. (a)

power (b) control (c) commitment (d) beliefs (e) obedience ANS B

40.The following are sources of power except _______ (a) education (b)
skill (c) prestige (d) charisma (e) fear ANS D

41.When citizens oppose an exercise of power, it lacks ______ (a)authority

(b influence (c) effects (d) clarity (e) enforcement ANS A

42.The belief in the legitimacy of an authority that has always existed

produces ________ authority. (a) customary (b) local (c) modern (d)
traditions. ANS D

43.Charismatic leader can show the following except _______ (a) passion
(b) magical power (c) revelation (d) heroism ANS A

44.For a government to be _______, it must be established according the

rules, principles, standards and procedure. (a) accepted (b) respected (c)
effective (d) legitimate ANS D
45.Legitimacy may pertain the following, except ________ (a) government
institutions (b) government functionaries (c) government by minority (d)
policy decisions (e)government actions ANS C

46.Loss of legitimacy may result from the following, except _____(a)

transparency (b) corruption (c) arbitrary powers (d) injustice ANS A

47.Legitimacy is the massive support for a particular government to

_________ (a) rule without tenure (b) collect taxes (c) award contracts (d)
wield power ANS D

48.________ elections represent one popularly accepted way of deciding

who should rule. (a) governorship (b) parliamentary (c) local government
(d) open ballot ANS B

49.A general uprising of an aggrieved electorate or the military leading to

removal of a government is called _____(a) revolution (b) devolution (c)
evolution (d) coup de tat ANS D

50.__________ is fundamental to the maintenance of political order in

society. (a) democracy (b) legitimacy (c) accountability ANS B

51________ is the most important characteristics of a state. (a)

sovereignty (b) legitimacy (c) accountability (d) majority rule
ANS A

52.The supreme and final legal authority beyond which no further legal
power exists is ________ (a) sovereignty (b) legitimacy (c) independence
(d)participation
ANS A

24. I cannot ----------------- any noise -------------

A B C D

Hare/here Ear/Hair Hear/here Hear/hear ANS: C

Answer with one word:

25. What does one good turn deserve?

A B C D

Other Another Each other One another ANS: B

26. What will a rolling stone never gather?

A B C D
 Rose Mass Moss Boss ANS: C

27. What is the mother of invention?

A B C D

Difficulty Necessary Necessity Necessitate ANS: C

28. What should you make while the sun shine?

A B C D E

Gay Say Day Hay Ray ANS: D

30. What should you do before you leap?

A B C D

Listen Hear Think Look ANS: D

31. With what do we catch a thief?

A B C D

Gun Police Soldier Thief ANS: D

32. What should you let sleeping dogs do?

A B C D

Lay Sleep Lie slide ANS: C

33. Who catches the worm?

A B C D

Early bird Late Bird Early rise Eagle ANS: A

34. What isn’t robbery?

A B C D E

Economy Exchange Banking Borrowing Lending ANS: B

35. We judge people by what they do rather than what they say. Why?

(a) Words are sometimes hard to understand.

(b) Words often have more than one meaning.

(c) What people do, tells us what they are really like.

(d) What people do, is not always the right thing, ANS: C

36. Why do we breast-feed?

 (a) Because it is the cheapest way of feeding babies.

(b) Because we have plenty of milk.

(c) Because it is the easiest food to prepare.

(d) Because no other food is so nourishing to babies. ANS: D

37. Meat is cooked before it is eaten because:

(a) It tastes better that way.

(b) It smells better when cooked.

(c) Housewives like cooking meat.

(d) Cooking kills’ germs. ANS:D

38. Which tells you best what plenty is?

(a) A great deal.

(b) Enough.

(c) More than enough.

(d) All that you want. ANS: A

39. The words telegraph, telephone, television, all contains- “tele” what does it mean?

(a) It tells us that these three things are worked by electricity.

(b) It tells us that these things are scientific.

(c) It tells us that these things enable one to deal with things at a distance.

(d) It simply means “tell or say”. ANS:C

40. If bread in code is csfbe, then cbe means.................

A B C D

Bed Ear Bad Red ANS: C

41. If scraping in code is rbqzohmf, then fzor means....................

A B C D

Grin gaps gasp gain ANS: B

42. If ynncyjgle in code is appealing, then nyle means...............

A B C D

Pane Pale Pang Peal ANS: C

43. If amlypqcjw in code is coarsely, then alpq means...............

A B C D

Case Coal Clay Core ANS: A

44. If ftgcokpi in code means dreaming, then ogcp means.................

A B C D

Maid Made Mean Mend ANS: C

45. Chicken which are raised purposely for flesh are called----

A B C D

Broilers Layers Chicks Producers ANS: A

46. What is the name given to crops grown purposely for sale as raw materials?

A B C D

Tree crops Forest crops Food crops Cash crops ANS: D

47. Which of this is a system used to bring water from streams to farm lands?

A B C D

Irrigation Ridging Ploughing Manuring ANS: A

48. A diagram that shows the walls of a house drawn to scale is known as the --- of the

house.

A B C D

Sketch Drawing Manual Plan ANS: D

49. The metals can be beaten into any shape because they are -----

A B C D

Malleable Ductile Brittle Soft ANS: A

50. Which of these are used to hold together heavy machine parts?

A B C D

Clamp Screws Bolt & knots Strings ANS: C

52. In case of lack of lubricant, the engine may cease. This is called an engine

A. Break B. stop C. Lock D. knock ANS: D

54. Why must fresh palm wine be left for three days to one week before the alcohol is made from it?
 A. To make it ferment B. To make it rot C. To make it smell

D. To make it more sweet ANS: A

56. During the purification of water at the water works, alum is added to it to.....

A. Improve its taste B. Kill bacteria C. Make it clear D. Cool it ANS: C

57. The planting and caring of ornamental plants to decorate the surrounding of a house is known
as......

A. Botany B. Horticulture C. Forestry D. Game reserve ANS: B

58. Which of the following can be produced from the livestock farm?

A. Eggs B. Flowers C. Meat D. Sugar ANS:A

59. What is used to measure angles in technical drawing?

A. Set-square B. T-square C. Protractor D. Compass ANS: C

62. What is the name given to air in motion?

A. Speed B. Cloud C. Wind D. Gas ANS: C

63. Which instrument do scientists use to view the stars?

A. Periscope B. Microscope C. Telescope D. Kaleidoscope E. Binoculars.

ANS:C

64. What is the term used for the type of movement in which an organism moves from one place to
another?

A. Crawling B. Running C. Locomotion D. Transition ANS: C

65. What is the name given to the yellow part of the egg?

A. Yolk B. Albumen C. Shell D. Abdomen ANS: A

66. The period in which the hen lies on its eggs until it aches is known as....... period

A. Hibernation B. Incubation C. Breeding D. Rousting ANS: B

67. How long does the chicken lie on its eggs before it aches?

A. 10 days B. 12 days C. 30 days D. 21 days ANS:D

68. Which part of the egg of a chicken develops into the young ones?

A. Yolk B. Yellow matter C. White matter D. Air space ANS: A

69. Animals that give birth to their young ones alive are called------

A. Birds B. Reptiles C. Amphibians D. Mammals ANS: D

70. What term is given to the changes insects undergo in their life history?
 A. Recuperation B. Rousting C. Metamorphosis D. None of the above ANS: C

71. What is the major product of the process of respiration in living things?

A. Carbohydrate B. Protein C. Energy D. Carbon dioxide ANS: D

72. What is the name of the white part of a boiled egg?

A. Yolk B. Abdomen C. Albumen D. Egg white ANS: C

73. What is the name given to the process by which food substances are broken down in forms to be
absorbed in to the body?

A. Respiration B. Digestion C. Reproduction D. Growth ANS: B

74. Escape of water from the leaf is known as -----

A. Carbon dioxide B. Iron C. Osmosis D. Transpiration ANS: D

75. One of the major problems faced by the men who travel into space is -----

A. Hunger B. Lack of water C. Extreme cold D. Lack of weight ANS: D

76. A reflection in a mirror is called ------

A. Darkness B. Image C. Shadow D. Colour ANS: B

79. Which of the following is a respiratory organ?

A. Tongue B. Eye C. Nose D. Lungs ANS: C

80. Which of this is given off as a by product during respiration?

A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Glucose D. Urea ANS: B

81. Which of the following is not a stage in the life history of the mosquitoe?

A. Imago B. Larva C. Pupa D. None of the above ANS: A

82. When the moon passes between the earth and the sun and all the three are in a straight line we
have..............

A. Eclipse of the earth B. Eclipse of the moon C. Eclipse of the sun D. Cateling of
the sun ANS: C

83. What structure in the fish serves the same purpose as the lungs in human being?

A. Scales B. Lateral line C. Fins D. Gills ANS: D

86. Scientists who study the weather are called.........

A. Geographers B. Archaeologist C. Astrologers D. Meteorologist ANS: D

87. Which of the following is a cereal?

A. Maize B. Cocoa C. Coffee D. Tea ANS:A

88. An organism that lives on a living organism and eventually causes harm to it is called......

A. Herbiviour B. Carnivour C. Parasite D. Pest ANS: C

89. I have N12 and my brother has N24. what is the ratio of my money to my brothers?

A. 3:4 B. 1:2 C. 2:4 D. 1:3 ANS:B

90. In a school, 25 teachers out of 60 own cars. What is the ratio of the teachers who own cars to those
who do not?

A. 5:7 B. 3:4 C1:3 D. 5:12 ANS: D

91. A lucky draw price of N150 was shared among three winners in the ratio 4:5:6. How much did each
get?

A. 30, 40, 70 B. 40, 50, 60 C. 50, 60, 40 D. 20, 50, 70 ANS: B

92. Which of the following is a square number?

A. 2 B. 10 C. 400 D. 600 ANS:C

93. n x n = 900. n is -------

A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50 ANS:B

94. What is the square root of 9/81

A. 2 / 10 B. 3 / 9 C. 3 / 8 D. 2 / 9 ANS:B

95. Simplify(√49) 2

A. 7 B. 49 C. 6 D. 8 ANS: B

96. What is the total charge for a distance of 4km if a taxi charges 50k per kilometer.

A. N 5.00 B. N 2.00 C. N 9.00 D. N 4.00 ANS: B

97. The rent for a house is N 600 per month. What is the total rent for a year?

A. N 2720 B. N 7200 C. N 1720 D. N 720 ANS: B

98. A clock losses 10mins every day. How much slower will it be after 8 days?

A. 40mins B. 30mins C. 1hr 20mins D. 1hr 10mins

ANS:C

99. If the average rain fall per month is 12.2cm, what is the total amount of rainfall for the whole year?

A. 140.2 B. 146.4 C. 164.42 D. 124.8 ANS:B

100. Round off 0.48 to 1 decimal place

A. 0.48 B. 0.4 C. 0.5 D. 0.50 ANS:C

101. Round off 1.56 to 1 decimal place

 A. 1.6 B. 1.56 C. 0.56 D. 1.5 ANS:C

102. Simplify 7+y = 20. Find y

A. 18 B. 27 C. 13 D. 14 ANS:C

103. Simplify 10 + p = 30. Find p

A. 30 B. 10 C.20 D. 40 ANS: C