Eastern Palm University, Ogboko (EPU) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Fill in the blank:

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

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

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   2. Pick the correct phrase:

   No sooner had he left ___ it started to rain.

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

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

   “Tough”

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

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   4. Choose the correct synonym:

   The speaker's speech was captivating

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

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   5. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence:

   Each of the boys were given a gift.

   1. of the boys
   2. were (Answer - Correct form: ”was”)
   3. a gift
   4. Each

Mathematics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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   9. Factor completely: x² − 9

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

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    10. Solve the following matrix equation:

    2	3
    1	4

    1. 8
    2. 5 (Answer)
    3. -2
    4. 11

EPU Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Physics

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    11. A transformer has 200 turns in the primary coil and 1000 turns in the secondary coil. What is the type of transformer?

    1. Step-up (Answer)
    2. Step-down
    3. Equal ratio
    4. Power transformer

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

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

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    13. Which law explains why a rocket moves in space?

    1. Newton’s Third Law (Answer)
    2. Newton’s First Law
    3. Hooke’s Law
    4. Newton’s Second Law

Agricultural Science

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

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

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    15. The primary aim of agricultural extension is to:

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

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    16. Soil texture refers to:

    1. Soil colour
    2. Organic content
    3. Soil pH
    4. Size of soil particles (Answer)

Chemistry

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

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

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    18. Which of these substances is a mixture?

    1. Air (Answer)
    2. Sodium chloride
    3. Carbon dioxide
    4. Water

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    19. The oxidation number of sulfur in H₂SO₄ is:

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

Biology

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    20. Which of the following diseases is transmitted by a vector?

    1. Measles
    2. Cholera
    3. Malaria (Answer)
    4. Influenza

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    21. The mode of nutrition in fungi is:

    1. Autotrophic
    2. Parasitic
    3. Saprophytic (Answer)
    4. Photosynthetic

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

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

EPU Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Geography

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

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

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

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

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    25. Which of the following is a non-renewable natural resource?

    1. Wind
    2. Forest
    3. Coal (Answer)
    4. Solar energy

Government

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    26. The term “bicameral legislature” refers to:

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

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    27. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is the:

    1. King
    2. Prime Minister (Answer)
    3. Governor
    4. President

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    28. Franchise refers to the:

    1. Right to contest elections
    2. Right to vote (Answer)
    3. Power to make laws
    4. Act of campaigning

EPU Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Economics

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

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

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    30. A firm achieves economies of scale when:

    1. There is diseconomy
    2. It enjoys increasing returns (Answer)
    3. Its average cost rises
    4. It reduces production

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    31. Which of the following is a direct tax?

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

Literature in English

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    32. The overall message or central idea in a literary work is the:

    1. Tone
    2. Setting
    3. Theme (Answer)
    4. Plot

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

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

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

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