Delta State University of Science and Technology Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Choose the correct synonym:

   The speaker's speech was captivating

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

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   2. Select the appropriate preposition:

   He insisted ___ seeing the manager.

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

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   3. Choose the correct spelling:

   1. Recommend (Answer)
   2. Recomend
   3. Recomand
   4. Recommed

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

   “He kicked the bucket last night.”

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

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   5. Pick the correct phrase:

   No sooner had he left ___ it started to rain.

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

Mathematics

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

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

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

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

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   9. Simplify: ²/_x + ³/_{x + 1}

   1. ^{2(x+1) + 3x}/_x(x+1)
   2. ^{2x + 3x + 3}/_x+1
   3. ^{2x + 3(x+1)}/_x(x+1) (Answer)
   4. ^{5x + 3}/_x(x+1)

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    10. Factor completely: x² − 9

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

Delta State University of Science and Technology Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Chemistry

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    11. What is the pH of a neutral solution?

    1. 7 (Answer)
    2. 1
    3. 14
    4. 10

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    12. The oxidation number of sulfur in H₂SO₄ is:

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

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    13. Which of these is an exothermic process?

    1. Melting of ice
    2. Boiling of water
    3. Evaporation of alcohol
    4. Combustion of fuel (Answer)

Agricultural Science

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

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

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    15. Pasture is mainly used for:

    1. Animal grazing (Answer)
    2. Controlling erosion
    3. Mulching
    4. Decorating the farm

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    16. Which of the following tools is used for transplanting seedlings?

    1. Hoe
    2. Dibber (Answer)
    3. Pickaxe
    4. Cutlass

Biology

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

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

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

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

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    19. The basic structural and functional unit of life is the:

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

Physics

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    20. In which direction does heat travel?

    1. From cold to hot
    2. Randomly
    3. In a straight line
    4. From hot to cold (Answer)

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    21. 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. 3 m
    3. 0.5 m
    4. 5 m

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    22. Which of the following quantities is a vector?

    1. Distance
    2. Temperature
    3. Displacement (Answer)
    4. Speed

Delta State University of Science and Technology Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Government

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

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

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    24. Pressure groups aim to:

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

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    25. The term “bicameral legislature” refers to:

    1. Two houses of legislature (Answer)
    2. Two arms of government
    3. Dual citizenship
    4. Two-party system

Geography

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

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

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    27. The earth rotates from:

    1. South to North
    2. East to West
    3. West to East (Answer)
    4. North to South

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

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

Delta State University of Science and Technology Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Literature in English

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

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

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    30. An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally is called:

    1. Hyperbole (Answer)
    2. Personification
    3. Metonymy
    4. Irony

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

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

Economics

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    32. A demand curve normally slopes:

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

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    33. What is the primary function of the Central Bank?

    1. Printing newspapers
    2. Giving loans to individuals
    3. Controlling inflation (Answer)
    4. Providing foreign aid

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

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