Christopher University (UNICHRIS) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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

   “Tough”

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

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   2. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word:

   He is known for his loquacity.

   1. Talkativeness
   2. Reticence (Answer)
   3. Shyness
   4. Silence

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   3. Fill in the blank:

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

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

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   4. Choose the most appropriate completion:

   If I had seen her earlier, I ___ spoken to her.

   1. shall
   2. should
   3. will have
   4. would have (Answer)

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   5. Which of these is a complex sentence?

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

Mathematics

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   6. Simplify: 2x−3(2x−4)=5

   1. x = 2
   2. x = 1
   3. x = −2
   4. x = −1 (Answer)

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

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

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   8. A die is thrown once. What is the probability of getting a number less than 4?

   1. ³/₆ (Answer)
   2. ¹/₆
   3. ⁴/₆
   4. ¹/₂

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

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

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

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

UNICHRIS Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Physics

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    11. A sound wave travels through air with a speed of 340 m/s and frequency of 170 Hz. What is its wavelength?

    1. 2 m (Answer)
    2. 0.5 m
    3. 3 m
    4. 5 m

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    12. Which of these is used to measure very small currents?

    1. Ohmmeter
    2. Galvanometer (Answer)
    3. Voltmeter
    4. Ammeter

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    13. A body of mass 4kg moves with a velocity of 3m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

    1. 18J
    2. 12J
    3. 24J (Answer)
    4. 6J

Biology

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

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

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

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

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

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

Agricultural Science

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    17. A gizzard is commonly found in the digestive system of:

    1. Cattle
    2. Pig
    3. Poultry (Answer)
    4. Sheep

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

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

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

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

Chemistry

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    20. The number of protons and electrons in a neutral oxygen atom are:

    1. 8 protons, 8 electrons (Answer)
    2. 10 protons, 8 electrons
    3. 6 protons, 6 electrons
    4. 8 protons, 10 electrons

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    21. Which of the following is a strong acid?

    1. CH₃COOH
    2. H₂CO₃
    3. HCl (Answer)
    4. NH₄OH

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

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

UNICHRIS Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Geography

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    23. The longest river in Africa is the:

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

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    24. What is the main function of contour lines on a map?

    1. Show vegetation types
    2. Indicate population density
    3. Display climatic zones
    4. Represent elevation (Answer)

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    25. Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

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

Government

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    26. The major function of the judiciary is to:

    1. Control elections
    2. Interpret laws (Answer)
    3. Enforce laws
    4. Make laws

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

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

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    28. Pressure groups aim to:

    1. Influence government policies (Answer)
    2. Form governments
    3. Replace political parties
    4. Win elections

UNICHRIS Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Economics

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    29. The market structure where there are many buyers and sellers is:

    1. Duopoly
    2. Monopoly
    3. Perfect competition (Answer)
    4. Oligopoly

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    30. Inflation caused by excessive aggregate demand is called:

    1. Hyperinflation
    2. Demand-pull inflation (Answer)
    3. Cost-push inflation
    4. Stagflation

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    31. What is the central problem of economics?

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

Literature in English

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    32. Who is the author of Things Fall Apart?

    1. Chimamanda Adichie
    2. Wole Soyinka
    3. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
    4. Chinua Achebe (Answer)

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    33. “She sells sea shells by the sea shore” is an example of:

    1. Metaphor
    2. Alliteration (Answer)
    3. Simile
    4. Rhyme

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

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