Legacy University, Okija Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Choose the correct sentence:

   1. She is more better than her sister.
   2. She is most better than her sister.
   3. She is best than her sister.
   4. She is better than her sister. (Answer)

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   2. Select the appropriate preposition:

   He insisted ___ seeing the manager.

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

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   3. Choose the option that best completes the sentence:

   “Had she arrived earlier, she _____ the manager.”

   1. would have seen (Answer - Explanation: This is a third conditional sentence (past unreal condition).)
   2. can see
   3. shall have seen
   4. will have seen

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   4. Choose the correct passive form:

   They are building a new hospital.

   1. A new hospital has been built.
   2. A new hospital was built.
   3. A new hospital was being built.
   4. A new hospital is being built. (Answer)

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

   “Tough”

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

Mathematics

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   6. Factor completely: x² − 9

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

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

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

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   8. Simplify: (3x²)² × x

   1. 9x⁴
   2. 3x⁵
   3. 6x⁵
   4. 9x⁵ (Answer)

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   9. Find the derivative:

   If y = 4x³ − 2x + 7, find ^dy/_dx

   1. 8x² − 1
   2. 12x² − 2 (Answer)
   3. 3x² − 2
   4. 4x² − 2

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    10. If the 5th term of an arithmetic progression is 18 and the 12th term is 46, what is the first term?

    1. 8
    2. 4
    3. 10
    4. 6 (Answer - Explanation: Use Tn = a + (n – 1)d, set up two equations and solve simultaneously.)

Legacy University Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Literature in English

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

    1. Moral lesson of the play
    2. Climax of the story
    3. Struggle between opposing forces (Answer)
    4. Role of the narrator

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    12. Which of the following is an example of prose fiction?

    1. The Tempest
    2. Romeo and Juliet
    3. The Incorruptible Judge
    4. The African Child (Answer)

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    13. The term 'soliloquy' in drama refers to:

    1. A conversation between two characters
    2. A group dialogue
    3. A background narrator’s comment
    4. A speech made by a character alone on stage (Answer)

Economics

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    14. Which of these is a characteristic of a public good?

    1. Non-excludability (Answer)
    2. Private provision
    3. Excludability
    4. Rival consumption

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    15. Which of the following best describes opportunity cost?

    1. Cost of raw materials
    2. Total cost of all goods
    3. Cost of producing one more unit
    4. Cost of the forgone alternative (Answer)

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    16. A demand curve normally slopes:

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

Legacy University Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Government

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

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

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    18. A constitution is said to be rigid when:

    1. It is written in English
    2. It contains many laws
    3. It is hard to amend (Answer)
    4. It is enforced by the police

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

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

Geography

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    20. The scale of a map that shows very large details is called:

    1. Medium scale
    2. Verbal scale
    3. Large scale (Answer)
    4. Small scale

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    21. Which of these is not a type of rock?

    1. Volcanic (Answer - Explanation: Volcanic is a process, not a rock type)
    2. Sedimentary
    3. Metamorphic
    4. Igneous

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

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

Legacy University Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Biology

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    23. The male reproductive organ in a flower is the:

    1. Stigma
    2. Carpel
    3. Ovary
    4. Stamen (Answer)

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

    1. Root
    2. Stem
    3. Flower
    4. Leaf (Answer)

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    25. The organ responsible for pumping blood in humans is the:

    1. Brain
    2. Lungs
    3. Heart (Answer)
    4. Liver

Chemistry

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

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

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    27. Which of these is an exothermic process?

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

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

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

Physics

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

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

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    30. What type of lens is used to correct long-sightedness (hypermetropia)?

    1. Convex (Answer)
    2. Cylindrical
    3. Plane
    4. Concave

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

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

Agricultural Science

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    32. Pasture is mainly used for:

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

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    33. The major function of root hairs in plants is to:

    1. Anchor the plant
    2. Transport food
    3. Produce hormones
    4. Absorb water and minerals (Answer)

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

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