Abia State University (ABSU) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Choose the option that best completes the sentence:

   The teacher asked the students if they ___ any questions.

   1. had (Answer)
   2. having
   3. have
   4. has

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   2. Which of these is a complex sentence?

   1. I came, I saw, I conquered.
   2. He is tall and strong.
   3. She smiled and waved.
   4. Because it rained, we stayed indoors. (Answer)

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   3. Choose the correct synonym:

   The speaker's speech was captivating

   1. Boring
   2. Fascinating (Answer)
   3. Slow
   4. Dull

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   4. Choose the word that has the same sound as the underlined letters:

   “Tough”

   1. Dough
   2. Rough (Answer)
   3. Though
   4. Cough

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   5. Fill in the blank:

   The students, as well as the teacher, ___ present at the meeting.

   1. were
   2. was (Answer)
   3. is
   4. are

Mathematics

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   6. A circle has an area of 154 cm². What is the radius? (π = 22/7)

   1. 14 cm
   2. 5 cm
   3. 8 cm
   4. 7 cm (Answer - Explanation: Area = πr² → 154 = (22/7) × r² → r² = 49)

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   7. Evaluate: Log⁡₁₀1000

   1. 3 (Answer)
   2. 2
   3. 4
   4. 10

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   8. Solve:

   If x² − 5x + 6 = 0, find the roots.

   1. 3 and 2 (Answer)
   2. 1 and 5
   3. -2 and -3
   4. 6 and -1

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   9. Find the area of a triangle with base 6cm and height 4cm.

   1. 20cm²
   2. 10cm²
   3. 24cm²
   4. 12cm² (Answer)

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    10. What is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by a semicircle?

    1. 180° (Answer)
    2. 120°
    3. 90°
    4. 60°

ABSU Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Literature in English

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    11. The term 'soliloquy' in drama refers to:

    1. A speech made by a character alone on stage (Answer)
    2. A group dialogue
    3. A background narrator’s comment
    4. A conversation between two characters

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    12. A narrative poem that tells a story, often of heroic deeds, is called:

    1. Limerick
    2. Epic (Answer)
    3. Ode
    4. Elegy

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    13. Who wrote the play The Lion and the Jewel?

    1. Ola Rotimi
    2. Wole Soyinka (Answer)
    3. Chinua Achebe
    4. John Pepper Clark

Economics

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    14. A demand curve normally slopes:

    1. Vertically
    2. Upwards from left to right
    3. Horizontally
    4. Downwards from left to right (Answer)

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    15. An increase in supply with constant demand leads to:

    1. Decrease in price (Answer)
    2. Decrease in quantity
    3. Increase in demand
    4. Increase in price

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    16. National income is best measured by:

    1. Price of goods and services
    2. Total revenue of government
    3. Value of imports and exports
    4. Gross Domestic Product at market prices (Answer)

ABSU Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Geography

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    17. The longest river in Africa is the:

    1. Niger
    2. Nile (Answer)
    3. Congo
    4. Zambezi

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    18. Lines of latitude are also called:

    1. Great circles
    2. Parallels (Answer)
    3. Meridians
    4. Longitudes

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    19. Which of the following is a volcanic mountain?

    1. Cameroon Mountain
    2. Kilimanjaro (Answer)
    3. Atlas
    4. Drakensberg

Government

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    20. The main function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to:

    1. Control political parties
    2. Organize and conduct elections (Answer)
    3. Interpret the constitution
    4. Swear in elected officials

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    21. A constitution is said to be rigid when:

    1. It is written in English
    2. It is hard to amend (Answer)
    3. It contains many laws
    4. It is enforced by the police

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    22. Which organ of government is responsible for implementing laws?

    1. Judiciary
    2. Executive (Answer)
    3. Tribunal
    4. Legislature

ABSU Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Biology

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    23. Which of the following is a hereditary material?

    1. Hormone
    2. DNA (Answer)
    3. Enzyme
    4. RNA

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    24. The organ responsible for pumping blood in humans is the:

    1. Brain
    2. Lungs
    3. Heart (Answer)
    4. Liver

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    25. Which of the following organisms has the simplest body structure?

    1. Earthworm
    2. Housefly
    3. Hydra
    4. Amoeba (Answer)

Agricultural Science

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    26. Soil fertility can best be maintained through:

    1. Crop rotation (Answer)
    2. Continuous tilling
    3. Excessive irrigation
    4. Use of herbicides

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    27. Which of the following diseases affects poultry?

    1. Anthrax
    2. Foot and mouth disease
    3. Rinderpest
    4. Newcastle disease (Answer)

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    28. Poultry droppings are rich in:

    1. Potassium
    2. Iron
    3. Nitrogen (Answer)
    4. Magnesium

Chemistry

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    29. The gas evolved when zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid is:

    1. Carbon dioxide
    2. Oxygen
    3. Chlorine
    4. Hydrogen (Answer)

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    30. Which gas is used in the Haber process for ammonia production along with nitrogen?

    1. Hydrogen (Answer)
    2. Carbon dioxide
    3. Oxygen
    4. Sulphur dioxide

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    31. The salt formed from the reaction of an acid with a base is called a:

    1. Oxide
    2. Neutral salt (Answer)
    3. Nitrate
    4. Hydride

Physics

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    32. Which radiation has the highest penetrating power?

    1. Gamma (Answer)
    2. X-ray
    3. Beta
    4. Alpha

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    33. What is the function of the split ring in a DC motor?

    1. Increases voltage
    2. Stops sparking
    3. Reverses current direction (Answer)
    4. Converts AC to DC

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    34. An object weighs 30N in air and 20N when fully immersed in water. What is the upthrust?

    1. 10N (Answer)
    2. 50N
    3. 20N
    4. 30N