General Paper Questions Second Term Entrance Examination

General Instructions for Teachers and Students

1. To Teachers:
   • Create a conducive and quiet environment for the examination.
   • Supervise the students diligently and avoid any form of favoritism.
   • Collect any unauthorized materials from students before the exam begins.
2. To Students:
   • Write your name, class, and date clearly at the top of your answer sheet.
   • Read each question carefully and answer all questions.
   • Do not cheat or engage in any form of malpractice. Work on your own.
   • Submit your script immediately after the examination ends.
   • Stay calm and focused. Success is yours!

Part A: Objective Questions (30 Questions)

Choose the correct answer from the options (a, b, c, or d).

1. Which of the following protects the brain from damage?
   a. Muscle
   b. Backbone
   c. Skull
   d. Rib-cage
2. Who among the following is not a salary earner?
   a. Teacher
   b. Scout
   c. Nurse
   d. Doctor
3. All the following are aspects of culture except:
   a. Ants
   b. Dance
   c. Drama
   d. Fight
4. Every ________ in a year is celebrated as Democracy Day.
   a. 27th May
   b. 29th May
   c. 5th May
   d. 12th June
5. What is the slogan of Ogun State?
   a. Ise ya
   b. Omo Ogun
   c. Gateway State
   d. Centre of Excellence
6. A brother to your father is your ________.
   a. Uncle
   b. Nephew
   c. Cousin
   d. Brother
7. These states are named after rivers except one:
   a. Ogun State
   b. Kwara State
   c. Osun State
   d. Benue State
8. Pound sterling is to Britain as ________ is to Nigeria.
   a. Yen
   b. Cedis
   c. Riyadh
   d. Naira
9. The total way of people’s life is known as ________.
   a. Liberty
   b. Library
   c. Culture
   d. Cultural
10. A magnet has ________ ends.
    a. 4
    b. 3
    c. 2
    d. 0
11. The chemical symbol for oxygen is ________.
    a. CO2
    b. O2
    c. H2O
    d. H2804
12. The energy obtained from the sun is called ________.
    a. Sun energy
    b. Solar energy
    c. Hydro energy
    d. Atomic energy
13. Animals that live with us in the house are called ________.
    a. Domestic
    b. Harmful
    c. Farm
    d. Zoo
14. The most expensive means of transportation is ________.
    a. Air
    b. Foot
    c. Road
    d. Sea
15. Who designed the Nigerian flag?
    a. Mr. Olu
    b. Miss Janet
    c. Mr. Taiwo Akinkunmi
    d. Muhammadu Buhari
16. Formal education is received in ________.
    a. Churches
    b. Schools
    c. Homes
    d. Streets
17. A woman who is not married is called ________.
    a. Bachelor
    b. Fiancé
    c. Spinster
    d. Youth
18. Nigeria is a country on the continent of ________.
    a. Africa
    b. America
    c. Europe
    d. None of the above
19. The following professionals work in the building industry except ________.
    a. Architects
    b. Bricklayers
    c. Blacksmiths
    d. Panel beaters
20. In Nigeria, the following are major GSM operators except ________.
    a. Airtel
    b. DSTV
    c. MTN
    d. Etisalat
21. ________ is the President of Nigeria.
    a. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan
    b. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
    c. Dr. Olu Adewumi
    d. Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari
22. The union of an ovum and a sperm is called ________.
    a. Fertilizer
    b. Foetus
    c. Fertilization
    d. Marriage
23. The solar system is made up of the sun and the ________ planets.
    a. Four
    b. Nine
    c. Two
    d. Twelve
24. Legal separation of marriage is called ________.
    a. Divorce
    b. Separation
    c. Marriage
    d. Part-way
25. ________ is an energy-giving food.
    a. Protein
    b. Carbohydrates
    c. Fat and oil
    d. Vitamin
26. Where two rivers meet is called ________.
    a. Junction
    b. Delta
    c. Joint
    d. Confluence
27. The legal union of a man and a woman is called ________.
    a. Marriage
    b. Union
    c. Agreement
    d. Courtship
28. Which of the following is not a source of water?
    a. Oak
    b. Rainfall
    c. River
    d. Stream
29. Democracy Day is celebrated on ________ every year.
    a. 27th May
    b. 29th May
    c. 12th June
    d. 15th May
30. The slogan of Lagos State is ________.
    a. Centre of Excellence
    b. Land of Honour
    c. The Big Heart
    d. Gateway State

Part B: Theory Questions (30 Questions)
Answer the following questions in your own words.

1. Explain the importance of Democracy Day in Nigeria.
2. Define culture and list three aspects of culture.
3. Differentiate between domestic and harmful animals.
4. Why is air transportation the most expensive means of travel?
5. List and explain three energy-giving foods.
6. What are the roles of teachers in formal education?
7. Mention two professions in the building industry and explain their functions.
8. Describe the process of fertilization in humans.
9. List three sources of water and explain their importance.
10. Differentiate between rivers and deltas.
11. Why is the legal union of a man and woman important in society?
12. Write the chemical symbol for oxygen and explain its importance to living organisms.
13. Explain what the solar system is made up of.
14. Define confluence and mention one place in Nigeria where it occurs.
15. Why do some animals live with humans in their homes?
16. Discuss why integrity is important during examinations.
17. Name the slogan of Ogun State and explain its significance.
18. Write three benefits of democracy to Nigerians.
19. Why is electricity considered an important resource in daily life?
20. Define culture and give two examples of cultural practices.
21. State the difference between harmful and farm animals, with examples.
22. Mention three aspects of formal education.
23. Why is the skull important to the human body?
24. Explain the role of GSM operators in Nigeria.
25. List three major means of transportation and their advantages.
26. Discuss the effects of legal separation (divorce) on a family.
27. Write out the three components of a magnet and explain their functions.
28. Define air transportation and give two examples of when it is used.
29. What is the significance of celebrating Democracy Day annually?
30. Describe how solar energy is used in modern homes.

Part C: True or False Questions (30 Questions)
Write True or False for each statement.

1. The skull protects the brain from damage.
2. The energy obtained from the moon is called solar energy.
3. Spinster is the term used for an unmarried man.
4. The legal union of a man and woman is called marriage.
5. Oxygen is necessary for the survival of all living things.
6. DSTV is a major GSM operator in Nigeria.
7. Domestic animals live in the house with humans.
8. Pound sterling is the currency of Britain.
9. The Nigerian flag has three colors: green, white, and green.
10. Divorce is another name for separation in a marriage.
11. The slogan of Lagos State is “Land of Honour.”
12. The rib cage protects the brain.
13. Rivers are a major source of water for farming activities.
14. Culture includes drama and dance.
15. The process of fertilization in humans involves an ovum and sperm.
16. Spinster is the term used for an unmarried woman.
17. Blacksmiths are part of the building industry.
18. A confluence is where two rivers meet.
19. There are nine planets in the solar system.
20. Teachers and nurses are examples of salary earners.
21. Legal separation in marriage is called courtship.
22. The energy from the sun is called solar energy.
23. Roads are the cheapest means of transportation.
24. Vitamins are energy-giving foods.
25. Rivers in Nigeria are named after Osun and Benue.
26. Education is formal when it occurs in homes and churches.
27. Architects design and construct buildings.
28. Integrity means doing the right thing, even during examinations.
29. May 29th is celebrated as Democracy Day in Nigeria.
30. The union of a man and woman is called an agreement.

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (30 Questions)
Complete the following sentences.

1. The chemical formula for water is ________.
2. The Nigerian flag was designed by ________.
3. The total way of life of a group of people is called ________.
4. The slogan of Lagos State is ________.
5. ________ energy is obtained from the sun.
6. The Nigerian flag was designed by ________.
7. The ________ protects the brain from damage.
8. Domestic animals like ________ live with humans in their homes.
9. The ________ system is made up of the sun and its planets.
10. Rivers provide water for ________ activities.
11. Formal education takes place in ________.
12. The term ________ refers to an unmarried woman.
13. Integrity during examinations means ________.
14. The union of an ovum and a sperm is called ________.
15. There are ________ planets in the solar system.
16. A confluence is where ________.
17. Culture includes drama, dance, and ________.
18. Legal separation of marriage is known as ________.
19. ________ protects the chest cavity.
20. Airtel and MTN are examples of ________ operators.
21. The energy obtained from food is called ________.
22. Architects work in the ________ industry.
23. May 29th is celebrated annually as ________.
24. The chemical formula for water is ________.
25. The rib cage protects the ________.
26. Animals used for farming are called ________ animals.
27. ________ is the currency used in Nigeria.
28. The brother to your father is your ________.
29. The chemical symbol for oxygen is ________.
30. Blacksmiths make tools but do not work in the ________ industry.