Common Entrance Examination Questions General Paper

INSTRUCTION

1. Use only pencil for this examination.
2. For each question, choose from the answers lettered A, B, C, D, E the which bears the correct answer and then write in the answer paper provided for you.
3. Attempt all the questions as fast as you can.
4. Carefully read the questions before you answer.
5. Do not ask for explanation of any sort during the examination.
6. If you wish change your answer. Clean it out completely with an eraser before writing your new answer.
7. Work as fast and as accurately as you can. If you cannot answer any question, do not spend too much time on it; go on to the next number.

EXAMPLE

An insect has………….body division.  A. two B. three C. four D. five E. six

SOLUTION

The word ‘three’ by the letter B is the correct answer. You are to write the answer ‘B’ in the answer booklet provided for you.

1. These are living things. A. cars and animals  B. aeroplanes and helicopters C. plants and animals D. clocks and engines E. animals and moving things
2. Coal is derived from……………………  A. coal tar  B. charcoal  C. decaying tree  D. stone  E. decaying animals
3. Heat travels to us from the sun by…………………  A. conduction B. convection C. radiation D. evaporation E. condensation
4. Sea breeze is defined as……………………  A. convection air currents from the sea B. air currents from land  C. air currents from the hills D. air currents from the tree E. dust from the desert 
5. The part of a maize plant which is eaten is the……………………  A. stem  B. root  C. seed  D. leaf  E. flower
6. The small intestine is a part of the digestive system where……………………  A. digested food is absorbed  B. saliva is produced  C. gastric juice is produced  D. bile is produced  E. waste products are excreted
7. A labourer needs food that contains……………..to give him energy.  A. vitamins  B. oil  C. protein  D. carbohydrate  E. water
8. The process of plants making their own food is called………………… A. photosynthesis B. respiration C. digestion D. transpiration E. absorption
9. The study of the structure and function of the human body is called………………… A. biology B. anatomy C. physiology D. physiology E. sociology
10. The process by which water is transported through plants is called………………… A. transpiration B. absorption C. osmosis D. respiration E. photosynthesis
11. The study of the earth and its processes is called………………… A. geology B. meteorology C. astronomy D. oceanography E. anthropology
12. The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment is called………………… A. ecology B. geology C. anthropology D. zoology E. botany
13. The study of the universe and its phenomena is called………………… A. cosmology B. astrology C. astronomy D. meteorology E. geology
14. The study of the movement and behavior of gases and liquids is called………………… A. thermodynamics B. fluid mechanics C. kinematics D. dynamics E. mechanics
15. The study of the properties and behavior of matter is called………………… A. chemistry B. physics C. biology D. geology E. mathematics
16. The study of the functions and disorders of the mind and behavior is called………………… A. psychology B. sociology C. anthropology D. psychiatry E. neurology
17. The study of the physical and chemical properties of living organisms is called………………… A. biochemistry B. botany C. microbiology D. zoology E. physiology
18. In an electric iron, electrical energy is converted into…………………….energy. A. heat  B. light  C. sound  D. magnetic  E. chemical
19. The practice of having one wife at a time is called…………………  A. polygamy  B. monogamy  C. alimony  D. bigamy  E. polygyny
20.  The headquarters of ECOWAS is in………………………..  A. Lome  B. Abuja  C. Cairo  D. Accra  E. Dakar
21. The highest mountain in the world is Mt.…………………….. A. Mississippi  B. Everest  C. Kenya  D. Kilimanjaro  E. Sinai 
22. Limestone is used for manufacturing cement and……………………..  A. asbestos  B. soft drinks  C. shoes  D. wine  E. pebbles 
23. The northmost end of the earth is the……………………  A. South Pole  B. Equator  C. Pole Star  D. North Pole  E. Antarctic 
24. The following EXCEPT………………..can solve water shortage problems in Nigeria.  A. construction of bore-holes  B. improving the water transport  C. providing water storage facilities  D. prompt repair of broken pipes  E. more water pumping machines
25. The pollution of air and water can be prevented by these measures EXCEPT  A. proper disposal of refuse  B. use of trawlers  C. clean surroundings  D. good sanitation  E. clean urinals and toilets
26. All the following EXCEPT…………………….are the advantages of mechanized agriculture.  A. work is  easier  B. more food is produced  C. soil fertility is ensured  D. unemployment  E. cheaper and better food
27. The process by which solid materials turn into gases is called………………… A. condensation B. evaporation C. melting D. sublimation E. solidification
28. The study of the history and development of languages is called………………… A. linguistics B. sociology C. anthropology D. archaeology E. psychology
29. The study of the behavior and management of money and investments is called………………… A. finance B. accounting C. economics D. business E. marketing
30. The study of how living organisms change and adapt over time is called………………… A. evolution B. genetics C. ecology D. physiology E. anthropology
31. The study of the structure and properties of matter at a molecular and atomic level is called………………… A. chemistry B. physics C. biology D. geology E. materials science
32. The study of the laws and principles of motion and forces is called………………… A. mechanics B. thermodynamics C. optics D. electromagnetism E. quantum mechanics
33. The study of the universe and its origins is called………………… A. cosmology
34. A good citizens should have the following qualities, EXCEPT  A. egotism  B. tolerance  C. perseverance  D. honesty  E. justice
35. There is ………………………when the cost of goods and services rise very high. A. income  B. wages  C. slump  D. inflation  E. deflation
36. One of the disadvantages of division of labour is……………….  A. makes work easier  B. leads to cheaper prices  C. difficulty in doing another job  D. leads to specialization  E. increase of outputs
37. One of the following is not a means of transportation.  A. cars  B. canoes  C. camels  D. lorries  E. bowl
38. A body of land completely surrounded by water is called…………………..  A. a lake  B. an ocean  C. a peninsula  D. an island  E. a sea
39. The title of the traditional ruler of Ife is…………………  A. Obi  B. Aleke  C. Obong  D. Oba E. Ooni
40. Coal originates from…………………  A. clay  B. sand  C. tree trunk  D. mud  E. iron ore
41. The earth revolves from…………………..  A. north to south  B. south to north  C. north to east  D. west to east  E. east to west
42.  Money deposited in bank current account is withdrawn by means of……………….. A. cheque  B. ballot  C. Naira  D. loans  E. Post Office
43. Agriculture means……………………  A. growing crops and rearing animals  B. crop and vegetable farming  C. keeping of animals and birds  D. growing cash and food crops  E. animal husbandry
44. A vertebrate is an animal that…………….  A. eats meat  B. eats grass  C. has a backbone  D. gives birth to live babies  E. walks on two legs
45. Malaria is a disease transmitted by…………………..  A. air  B. water  C. mouth  D. food   E. insect
46. Which of the methods will not prevent iron from rusting?  A. painting  B. coating with grease  C. galvanizing  D. alloying with carbon and chromium  E. washing with detergent
47. Drilling is the process of making……………………..in a material.  A. groove  B. hole  C. mark  D. line  E. joint
48. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of Basic Technology?  A. metal work  B. lever  C. electronics  D. fine art  E. applied electricity 
49. The money used to start any vocation or business is called……………………  A. business  B. capital  C. loan  D. production  E. profit
50. This adhesive is very useful in woodwork.  A. cement  B. gum  C. clay  D. plastic  E. rubber
51. This is the best soil for crop farming.  A. sandy soil  B. loamy soil  C. mud soil  D. clay soil  E. humus soil
52. A dress-maker does not do this.  A. measuring  B. punching  C. hemming  D. sewing  E. recording
53. These are NOT groups of crops.  A. root crops, fruits, fibre  B. beverages, cereals, spies  C. cereal, legumes, vegetables  D. pullets, cockerels, broilers  E. oil, spices, latex
54. A blacksmith’s workshop is called…………….  A. forge  B. bellow  C. anvil  D. garage  E. chambers 
55. The two major difference between rubber and plastic is that rubber is………………….  A. difficult to obtain  B. more delicate  C. together  D. harder  E. more elastic
56. Metals that contain iron are called……………………….  A. ferrous metals  B. coloured metals  C. non-ferrous metals  D. alloys  E. alum
57. This is the process of joining two pieces of metals together using copper wire while the metal is hot.  A. welding  B. smithing  C. joinery  D. fitting  E. metallurgy
58. This is not used for pottery.  A. clay  B. chimney C. kiln  D. water  E. potters wheel
59. The money paid as profit to a shareholder in a company is called……………………….  A. loan  B. amount  C. capital  D. profiteering  E. dividend
60. Which one does not belong to the group?  A. painting  B. agriculture  C. tailoring  D. banking  E. electronics
61. The instrument used in measuring electric current is called……………….  A. thermometer  B. micrometer  C. resistor  D. ammeter  E. circuit 
62. The ……………………light of a traffic light indicates that we should pass.  A. red  B. blue  C. black  D. green  E. white
63. Dresses made of………………….retain most heat.  A. rayon  B. nylon  C. silk  D. wool  E. cotton
64.  My father’s brother is my……………………  A. aunt  B. grandfather  C. uncle  D. cousin  E. father
65. One Nigeria came into existence in the year…………………….  A. 1960  B. 1914  C. 1963  D. 1970  E. 1820
66. The three tiers of Government are…………………..  A. the legislature, judiciary and executive  B. the councilors, governor and president  C. the local, state and federal government  D. the legislature, state government and president  E. none of the above
67. All religious groups should avoid religious………………  A. conflicts  B. living  C. tolerance  D. worship  E. co-operation
68. Which of the following is very harmful to fishes in rivers and streams?  A. oil spillage in water  B. frequent fishing  C. use of trawlers  D. lower water level  E. swimmers
69. All these EXCEPT……………….are natural disasters.  A. gulley erosion  B. storms at sea  C. volcanic eruptions  D. earthquakes
70. This disease is the most dangerous of all.  A. T.B   B. cholera  C. leprosy  D. AIDS  E. diarrhea
71. The three basic necessities of life are……………………..  A. education, money, house  B. food, shelter, clothing  C. parents, food, money  D.  money, shelter, friends  E. vehicles, land, food
72. The ………………………makes laws for each state of Nigeria.  A. house of assembly  B. house of chiefs  C. senate  D. house of representatives  E. police
73. Which one does not belong to the group?  A. soldier  B. colonel  C. director  D. sergeant  E. major
74. The official title of the head of the Nigeria Police Force is………………..  A. Police Officer  B.  Inspector General  C. Manager  D. Corporal  E. General
75. Savings, deposit, withdrawals, pass book, current accounts and cheques are all the words used by………………….  A. police  B. courts  C. bank  D. colleges  E. hospital
76. Electricity is generated at…………..  A. Enugu  B. Lagos  C. Calabar  D. Kano  E. Kainji
77. The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates of Nigeria took place in the year……………………  A. 1970  B. 1830  C. 1966  D. 1945 E. 1914
78. Which of the following is not a reason for marriage?  A. for companionship  B. for education  C. for having children  D. for getting a helper  E. for honour and respect
79. A woman engaged to a man for marriage is called………………..  A. financier  B. fiancé  C. fanatic  D. furnace  E. fiancée 
80. Father, mother and children make up…………………..  A. complex family  B. nuclear family  C. rich family  D. extended family  E. none of the above
81. What causes the changes of seasons?  A. the rotation of the earth  B. the revolution of the earth  C. the eclipse of the sun  D. the eclipse of the moon  E. the Greenwich meridian
82. The earth rotates from……………………  A. north to south  B. east to west  C. south to north  D. west to east  E. none of the above
83. Nigerians’ promise to their country is called the………………….  A. National Anthem  B. National Pledge  C. National Service  D. National Honour  E. National Law
84. One of these is NOT among the problems of air transportation in Nigeria.  A. very high cost  B. general insecurity  C. cancellation of flights  D. bad weather  E. plane crashes
85. Photosynthesis is the process of…………………  A. building up of food by green plants  B. decay of waste matter  C. producing alcohol  D. purifying water with chlorine  E. using X-rays to produce pictures of bones
86. Vitamin C is to be found in……………………  A. fresh fruit  B. palm oil  C. bread  D. rice  E. milk
87. Which of the following does not hear with its head?  A. man  B. rabbit  C. cat  D. frog  E. grasshopper 
88. To see tiny objects more clearly, we may use………………  A.  a thermometer  B. a spectrometer  C. a microscope  D. a microphone  E. a calibrator
89. Which of these dry powders would a blind person be able to identify?  A. sugar  B. ground rice  C. garri  D. coffee  E. salt
90. A growing child needs a diet that is rich in…………………..  A. protein  B. carbohydrate  C. fats  D. oils  E. starch 
91. Water falls on the earth as rain, then it is returned to the atmosphere by………………..  A. evaporation in the heat of the sun  B. condensation  C. distillation  D. a chemical change  E. the action
92. A mixture of sand and water can be separated most easily by…………………  A. filtration  B. distillation  C. decantation  D. evaporation  E. condensation 
93. This is NOT a type of house.  A. bungalow  B. buffalo  C. storey building  D. stilt house  E. block of flats
94. ……………….is the largest continent in the world.  A. Africa  B. South America  C. North America  D. Asia  E. Europe
95. Nigeria is divided into…………………states.  A. twenty-two  B. forty  C. twelve  D. thirty-six  E. thirty
96. The place where petroleum is refined is called……………..  A. reformatory  B. station  C. refinery  D. depot  E. drill
97. The father of Mr. Okon’s wife is his……………….  A. father  B. uncle  C. cousin  D. grandfather  E. father-in-law
98. Sending and receiving messages through electronic devices like radio is called………………  A. radiogram  B. transportation  C. telecommunication  D. communication  E. news agency
99. One of these is not contained in a First Aid Box.  A. plaster  B. paint  C. iodine  D. scissors  E. bondage 
100. The head of a federal government of Nigeria is called………………  A. governor  B. councilor  C. mayor  D. president  E. senator
101. Rain is caused by……………….  A. radiation of heat and water  B. condensation of water vapour  C. the force of gravity  D. opening the water gates above  E. rain makers of the world
102. The……………………ocean is the nearest to Nigeria.  A. India  B. Pacific  C. Atlantic  D. Chad  E. Arctic
103. The Eagle in the Nigeria Coat of Arms stands for……………………..  A. victory  B. honesty  C. wealth  D. Nigerian animals  E. strength 
104. Which of these does not belong to the group?  A. letters  B. newspaper  C. factories  D. telegram  E. radio
105. Nationalists are so called because…………………  A. they belong to the winning party  B. they are nationals of their country  C. they pay their taxes and win at elections  D. they live and work in their nation  E. they love their country and are selfless
106. The money that is paid by the husband to the wife’s parents for marrying their daughter is called………………….  A. fine  B. finance  C. bill  D. price  E. bride-price
107. Which of the following is not a traditional ruler?  A. The Olubadan  B. The Alaafin  C. The Vice-President  D. Ooni  E. King of England
108. The instrument used in measuring weight is called…………………  A. thermometer  B. scale  C. hygrometer  D. magnet  E. meter 
109.  …………………is NOT one of the results of over-utilization of our natural resources.  A. import from other nations  B. using the resources up  C. poor economy when used up  D. umemployment problems  E. replacing the resources
110. …………………is a place where offenders are meant to be reformed.  A. church  B. mosque  C. prison  D. cell  E. court
111. A good citizen is…………….  A. avaricious  B. active  C. intolerant  D. invisible  E. indolent
112. The person elected to serve as the head at the Local Government Area are called………………….  A. Presidents  B. Councilor  C. Chairman  D. Commissioner  E. Authority 
113. …………………….is one who vowed   not to marry.  A. misogamist  B. monogamist  C. celibacy  D. divorcee  E. celibate
114. ………………….is the farthest planet from the sun.  A. Saturn  B. Neptune  C. Pluto  D. Uranus  E. Mars
115. Natural resources are gifts from…………………..  A. God  B. man  C. nature  D. government  E. naturalist 
116. One of these is NOT the problems of road transport in Nigeria.  A. bad road  B. narrow bridges  C. traffic congestion  D. right hand drive  E. careless driver

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