Dominion University, Ibadan Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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

He is known for his loquacity.

A. Reticence

B. Talkativeness

C. Silence

D. Shyness

Answer: A. Reticence

2. Choose the correct tense:

By next year, she ___ here for a decade.

A. has lived

B. will have lived

C. will be living

D. will live

Answer: B. will have lived

3. Find the antonym of the word:

The manager praised her diligence.

A. Laziness

B. Confidence

C. Activity

D. Ignorance

Answer: A. Laziness

4. Select the word that best completes the sentence:

He speaks French as if he ___ in France.

A. has lived

B. lived

C. lives

D. is living

Answer: B. lived

5. Choose the correct synonym:

The speaker's speech was captivating

A. Slow

B. Fascinating

C. Dull

D. Boring

Answer: B. Fascinating

Mathematics

6. Simplify: √50

A. 25√2

B. 2√5

C. 5√2

D. 10√2

Answer based on “Surds” computation: C. 5√2

7. Factor completely: x² − 9

A. x(x − 9)

B. (x − 3) (x + 3)

C. (x − 9) (x + 1)

D. (x − 3)²

Answer based on “Factorization” computation: B. (x − 3) (x + 3)

8. Simplify: ²/_x + ³/_{x + 1}

A. ^{2x + 3(x+1)}/_x(x+1)

B. ^{2x + 3x + 3}/_x+1

C. ^{5x + 3}/_x(x+1)

D. ^{2(x+1) + 3x}/_x(x+1)

Answer based on “Algebraic Fractions:” computation: A. ^{2x + 3(x+1)}/_x(x+1)

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

A. 8 cm

B. 14 cm

C. 7 cm

D. 5 cm

Answer: C. 7 cm

Explanation: Area = πr² → 154 = (22/7) × r² → r² = 49

10. Simplify: (3x²)² × x

A. 9x⁴

B. 3x⁵

C. 9x⁵

D. 6x⁵

Answer: C. 9x⁵

Dominion University Direct Entry Past Questions for Arts Students

Literature in English

11. The conflict in a drama is best described as the:

A. Struggle between opposing forces

B. Climax of the story

C. Role of the narrator

D. Moral lesson of the play

Answer: A. Struggle between opposing forces

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

A. Parody

B. Irony

C. Allegory

D. Satire

Answer: D. Satire

13. A narrative poem that tells a story, often of heroic deeds, is called:

A. Epic

B. Ode

C. Limerick

D. Elegy

Answer: A. Epic

Economics

14. A demand curve normally slopes:

A. Upwards from left to right

B. Horizontally

C. Vertically

D. Downwards from left to right

Answer: D. Downwards from left to right

15. A budget deficit occurs when:

A. Tax rate is increased

B. Government borrows from abroad

C. Expenditure exceeds revenue

D. Revenue equals expenditure

Answer: C. Expenditure exceeds revenue

16. Which of the following best describes the law of diminishing returns?

A. Cost increases with size

B. Output increases proportionally with input

C. Additional output decreases with more input

D. Profit always increases with production

Answer: C. Additional output decreases with more input

Dominion University Direct Entry Past Questions for Science Students

Chemistry

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

A. Hydrogen

B. Sulphur dioxide

C. Oxygen

D. Carbon dioxide

Answer: A. Hydrogen

18. Which of the following is a noble gas?

A. Nitrogen

B. Oxygen

C. Neon

D. Hydrogen

Answer: C. Neon

19. Which of these is an exothermic process?

A. Melting of ice

B. Boiling of water

C. Evaporation of alcohol

D. Combustion of fuel

Answer: D. Combustion of fuel

Agricultural Science

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

A. Surface irrigation

B. Flood irrigation

C. Sprinkler irrigation

D. Drip irrigation

Answer: D. Drip irrigation

21. Soil texture refers to:

A. Organic content

B. Soil colour

C. Size of soil particles

D. Soil pH

Answer: C. Size of soil particles

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

A. Traditional farming methods

B. Mechanized farming

C. Use of fertilizers

D. Presence of extension workers

Answer: A. Traditional farming methods

Biology

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

A. Cerebellum

B. Medulla

C. Cerebrum

D. Hypothalamus

Answer: A. Cerebellum

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

A. Bronchi

B. Trachea

C. Diaphragm

D. Alveoli

Answer: D. Alveoli

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

A. Leaf

B. Root

C. Flower

D. Stem

Answer: A. Leaf

Physics

26. A concave mirror forms an image that is real, inverted, and larger than the object. The object must be placed:

A. Beyond the center of curvature

B. At the focus

C. Between the pole and focus

D. Between the focus and center

Answer: D. Between the focus and center

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

A. 50N

B. 30N

C. 10N

D. 20N

Answer: C. 10N

28. Which instrument is used to measure relative humidity?

A. Hydrometer

B. Thermometer

C. Hygrometer

D. Barometer

Answer: C. Hygrometer

Dominion University Direct Entry Past Questions for Social Science Students

Geography

29. The longest river in Africa is the:

A. Nile

B. Zambezi

C. Congo

D. Niger

Answer: A. Nile

30. Which of these is not an agent of erosion?

A. Ice

B. Water

C. Wind

D. Heat

Answer: D. Heat

31. The earth’s shape is best described as:

A. A flat disc

B. An oblate spheroid

C. A perfect sphere

D. A rectangle

Answer: B. An oblate spheroid

Government

32. Which political party formed the first government in Nigeria in 1960?

A. NCNC

B. PRP

C. NPC

D. AG

Answer: C. NPC

33. The major function of the judiciary is to:

A. Enforce laws

B. Interpret laws

C. Control elections

D. Make laws

Answer: B. Interpret laws

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

A. Absence of constitution

B. Division of powers

C. Unitary authority

D. Dictatorship

Answer: B. Division of powers