Bowen University (BU) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

1. ---

   1. 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.

2. ---

   2. Which of these is a complex sentence?

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

3. ---

   3. Choose the option that best completes the sentence:

   The teacher asked the students if they ___ any questions.

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

4. ---

   4. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom:

   “He kicked the bucket last night.”

   1. He broke a water container
   2. He lost his temper
   3. He died (Answer)
   4. He travelled unexpectedly

5. ---

   5. Pick the correct phrase:

   No sooner had he left ___ it started to rain.

   1. than (Answer)
   2. but
   3. that
   4. when

Mathematics

6. ---

   6. What is the value of x If log⁡₂(x) = 5?

   1. 16
   2. 32 (Answer)
   3. 25
   4. 64

7. ---

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

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

8. ---

   8. A car travels 180 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

   1. 30 km/hr
   2. 90 km/hr
   3. 60 km/hr (Answer)
   4. 50 km/hr

9. ---

   9. Simplify: (3x²)² × x

   1. 9x⁵ (Answer)
   2. 3x⁵
   3. 6x⁵
   4. 9x⁴

10. ---

    10. Find the 10th term of the AP: 3, 7, 11, …

    1. 45
    2. 43
    3. 39 (Answer)
    4. 41

Bowen University Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Literature in English

11. ---

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

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

12. ---

    12. A play written to be performed on stage is called a:

    1. Epic
    2. Drama (Answer)
    3. Ode
    4. Poem

13. ---

    13. The setting of a literary work refers to the:

    1. Plot and theme
    2. Main idea of the novel
    3. Time and place of the story (Answer)
    4. Language of narration

Economics

14. ---

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

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

15. ---

    15. Terms of trade is defined as the ratio of:

    1. GDP to exports
    2. Imports to GNP
    3. Imports to exports
    4. Exports to imports (Answer)

16. ---

    16. What is the central problem of economics?

    1. Unemployment
    2. Choice (Answer)
    3. Poverty
    4. Inflation

Bowen University Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Agricultural Science

17. ---

    17. The branch of agriculture that deals with animal rearing is called:

    1. Horticulture
    2. Animal husbandry (Answer)
    3. Forestry
    4. Agronomy

18. ---

    18. The main cause of low agricultural productivity in Nigeria is:

    1. Use of fertilizers
    2. Presence of extension workers
    3. Traditional farming methods (Answer)
    4. Mechanized farming

19. ---

    19. Poultry droppings are rich in:

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

Physics

20. ---

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

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

21. ---

    21. The S.I unit of electric charge is:

    1. Ampere
    2. Volt
    3. Ohm
    4. Coulomb (Answer)

22. ---

    22. Which instrument is used to measure relative humidity?

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

Chemistry

23. ---

    23. Which of the following elements has the electronic configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴?

    1. Phosphorus
    2. Sulphur (Answer)
    3. Oxygen
    4. Argon

24. ---

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

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

25. ---

    25. What is the atomic number of sulphur?

    1. 16 (Answer)
    2. 32
    3. 18
    4. 6

Biology

26. ---

    26. The male reproductive organ in a flower is the:

    1. Carpel
    2. Stigma
    3. Ovary
    4. Stamen (Answer)

27. ---

    27. In which part of the plant does photosynthesis take place?

    1. Stem
    2. Leaf (Answer)
    3. Flower
    4. Root

28. ---

    28. The exchange of gases in the lungs occurs in the:

    1. Diaphragm
    2. Alveoli (Answer)
    3. Bronchi
    4. Trachea

Bowen University Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Geography

29. ---

    29. Which vegetation type is most common in the savannah region?

    1. Alpine shrubs
    2. Dense undergrowth
    3. Tall evergreen trees
    4. Scattered trees and grasses (Answer)

30. ---

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

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

31. ---

    31. The longest river in Africa is the:

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

Government

32. ---

    32. The tenure of a Nigerian President is:

    1. 6 years
    2. 5 years
    3. 4 years (Answer)
    4. 3 years

33. ---

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

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

34. ---

    34. Which of the following is not a function of political parties?

    1. Presenting candidates
    2. Educating voters
    3. Forming government
    4. Conducting elections (Answer)