Crownhill University (CHU) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Select the appropriate preposition:

   He insisted ___ seeing the manager.

   1. at
   2. to
   3. on (Answer)
   4. for

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   2. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   1. The girl said “I am tired.”
   2. The girl said, “I am tired.” (Answer)
   3. The girl said “I am tired”.
   4. The girl, said, “I am tired.”

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   3. Find the antonym of the word:

   The manager praised her diligence.

   1. Confidence
   2. Laziness (Answer)
   3. Ignorance
   4. Activity

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   4. Select the word that best completes the sentence:

   He speaks French as if he ___ in France.

   1. is living
   2. lives
   3. has lived
   4. lived (Answer)

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   5. Pick the correct phrase:

   No sooner had he left ___ it started to rain.

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

Mathematics

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   6. Simplify: (3x² - 2x - 5) ÷ (x - 2)

   1. 3x + 4, remainder 3
   2. 3x - 4, remainder -3 (Answer)
   3. 3x + 4, remainder -3
   4. 3x - 4, remainder 3

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   7. If sin⁡θ = ³/₅, and θ is acute, find cos⁡ θ.

   1. ²/₅
   2. ⁴/₅ (Answer)
   3. ^√2/₅
   4. ⁵/₄

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crownhill University Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Chemistry

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

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

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

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

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    13. Which of the following is a strong acid?

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

Physics

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

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

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    15. What is the dimension of pressure?

    1. MLT^-2
    2. ML^-2T^-2
    3. ML^-1T^-2 (Answer)
    4. MLT^-1

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

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

Agricultural Science

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

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

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    18. Green manuring improves soil fertility by:

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

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    19. The primary aim of agricultural extension is to:

    1. Market livestock
    2. Transfer new farming techniques (Answer)
    3. Sell farm products
    4. Distribute fertilizers

Biology

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

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

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    21. Which of the following is a hereditary material?

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

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    22. The part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance is the:

    1. Hypothalamus
    2. Cerebrum
    3. Cerebellum (Answer)
    4. Medulla

Crownhill University Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Geography

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    23. Which of the following is a volcanic mountain?

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

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    24. The compass direction between North and East is:

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

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    25. Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

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

Government

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    26. Which of the following is a feature of a federal system of government?

    1. Absence of constitution
    2. Unitary authority
    3. Dictatorship
    4. Division of powers (Answer)

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    27. A government in which one person holds absolute power is called:

    1. Autocracy (Answer)
    2. Monarchy
    3. Aristocracy
    4. Theocracy

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    28. The theory of separation of powers was popularized by:

    1. Thomas Hobbes
    2. Jean Bodin
    3. Baron de Montesquieu (Answer)
    4. John Locke

Crownhill University Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Literature in English

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    29. A literary work that ridicules human folly with the aim of correction is called:

    1. Irony
    2. Parody
    3. Allegory
    4. Satire (Answer)

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    30. 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

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    31. A character that opposes the protagonist in a play or novel is the:

    1. Antagonist (Answer)
    2. Narrator
    3. Hero
    4. Foil

Economics

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    32. Which of the following is a feature of a capitalist economy?

    1. Price control
    2. Central planning
    3. Private ownership of resources (Answer)
    4. Government ownership

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    33. Money serves as a measure of value because:

    1. It is durable
    2. It is visible
    3. It has intrinsic value
    4. It facilitates comparison (Answer)

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    34. Which of the following is a direct tax?

    1. Company income tax (Answer)
    2. Import duty
    3. Value Added Tax (VAT)
    4. Excise duty