Alty University of Nigeria (ADUN), Ibusa Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence:

   Each of the boys were given a gift.

   1. a gift
   2. Each
   3. were (Answer - Correct form: ”was”)
   4. of the boys

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   2. Choose the correct sentence:

   1. She is more better than her sister.
   2. She is best than her sister.
   3. She is better than her sister. (Answer)
   4. She is most better than her sister.

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   3. Choose the correct synonym:

   The speaker's speech was captivating

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

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   4. Fill in the blank:

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

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

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   5. Choose the correct passive form:

   They are building a new hospital.

   1. A new hospital is being built. (Answer)
   2. A new hospital was being built.
   3. A new hospital has been built.
   4. A new hospital was built.

Mathematics

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   6. Convert 1011 (base 2) to base 10.

   1. 10
   2. 11 (Answer)
   3. 12
   4. 9

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   7. Find the derivative:

   If y = 4x³ − 2x + 7, find ^dy/_dx

   1. 4x² − 2
   2. 12x² − 2 (Answer)
   3. 8x² − 1
   4. 3x² − 2

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   8. Factor completely: x² − 9

   1. (x − 3)²
   2. (x − 3) (x + 3) (Answer)
   3. (x − 9) (x + 1)
   4. x(x − 9)

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   9. Find the mean of 4, 8, 10, 6, 2

   1. 7
   2. 8
   3. 5
   4. 6 (Answer)

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    10. Solve:

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

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

ADUN Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Economics

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    11. The reward for land as a factor of production is:

    1. Rent (Answer)
    2. Profit
    3. Wage
    4. Interest

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

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

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    13. A budget deficit occurs when:

    1. Revenue equals expenditure
    2. Government borrows from abroad
    3. Tax rate is increased
    4. Expenditure exceeds revenue (Answer)

Literature in English

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    14. Which of the following is an example of prose fiction?

    1. Romeo and Juliet
    2. The Tempest
    3. The African Child (Answer)
    4. The Incorruptible Judge

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    15. In literature, a stock character is:

    1. A character with unpredictable traits
    2. A stereotypical character (Answer)
    3. The narrator of the story
    4. A well-developed character

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    16. When a character speaks to the audience while other characters pretend not to hear, it is called:

    1. Aside (Answer)
    2. Soliloquy
    3. Monologue
    4. Dialogue

ADUN Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Biology

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    17. A group of similar cells performing the same function is called a:

    1. Organism
    2. Organ
    3. Tissue (Answer)
    4. System

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    18. The part of the plant that develops into a fruit is the:

    1. Style
    2. Ovary (Answer)
    3. Petal
    4. Anther

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    19. Which of the following is a function of the xylem in plants?

    1. Transport of water (Answer)
    2. Photosynthesis
    3. Transport of food
    4. Transport of enzymes

Agricultural Science

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    20. Green manuring improves soil fertility by:

    1. Raising the water table
    2. Making the soil alkaline
    3. Increasing soil erosion
    4. Adding organic matter (Answer)

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    21. The process of improving the genetic quality of farm animals is known as:

    1. Incubation
    2. Cross-breeding (Answer)
    3. Castration
    4. Weaning

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    22. Which of these irrigation methods is most suitable for arid regions?

    1. Drip irrigation (Answer)
    2. Surface irrigation
    3. Sprinkler irrigation
    4. Flood irrigation

Physics

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    23. Which instrument is used to measure relative humidity?

    1. Barometer
    2. Hydrometer
    3. Hygrometer (Answer)
    4. Thermometer

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    24. Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

    1. Blue
    2. Green
    3. Violet (Answer)
    4. Red

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

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

Chemistry

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

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

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    27. Which of the following is a noble gas?

    1. Oxygen
    2. Hydrogen
    3. Nitrogen
    4. Neon (Answer)

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    28. The oxidation number of sulfur in H₂SO₄ is:

    1. 0
    2. +2
    3. +6 (Answer)
    4. +4

ADUN Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Government

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    29. A constitution is said to be rigid when:

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

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    30. A state is said to be sovereign when it:

    1. Controls its internal and external affairs (Answer)
    2. Has a president
    3. Is recognized by other states
    4. Has a constitution

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

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

Geography

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    32. The compass direction between North and East is:

    1. Northwest
    2. Southeast
    3. Southwest
    4. Northeast (Answer)

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    33. Which of the following instruments is used in measuring rainfall?

    1. Rain gauge (Answer)
    2. Barometer
    3. Thermometer
    4. Wind vane

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    34. The type of rainfall associated with mountainous regions is:

    1. Cyclonic rainfall
    2. Equatorial rainfall
    3. Relief rainfall (Answer)
    4. Convectional rainfall