Michael Okpara Federal University Of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

1. Pick the correct phrase:

No sooner had he left ___ it started to rain.

A. but

B. that

C. when

D. than

Answer: D. than

2. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence:

Each of the boys were given a gift.

A. of the boys

B. a gift

C. were

D. Each

Answer: C. were

Correct form: ”was”

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

“He kicked the bucket last night.”

A. He lost his temper

B. He broke a water container

C. He travelled unexpectedly

D. He died

Answer: D. He died

4. Choose the correct synonym:

The speaker's speech was captivating

A. Fascinating

B. Dull

C. Boring

D. Slow

Answer: A. Fascinating

5. Choose the correct spelling:

A. Recommend

B. Recomend

C. Recomand

D. Recommed

Answer: A. Recommend

Mathematics

6. Solve:

If x² − 5x + 6 = 0, find the roots.

A. 3 and 2

B. 6 and -1

C. 1 and 5

D. -2 and -3

Answer: A. 3 and 2

7. Simplify: ²/_x + ³/_{x + 1}

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. 90 km/hr

B. 60 km/hr

C. 30 km/hr

D. 50 km/hr

Answer based on “Word Problem” computation: B. 60 km/hr

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

A. 39

B. 41

C. 45

D. 43

Answer based on “Arithmetic Progression” computation: A. 39

10. 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)

MOUAU Direct Entry Past Questions for Science Students

Chemistry

11. Which of the following is a noble gas?

A. Hydrogen

B. Neon

C. Nitrogen

D. Oxygen

Answer: B. Neon

12. The bond formed between two atoms that share electrons equally is:

A. Polar covalent

B. Ionic

C. Non-polar covalent

D. Metallic

Answer: C. Non-polar covalent

13. A compound with molecular formula C₂H₆ is known as:

A. Ethyne

B. Ethane

C. Ethene

D. Methane

Answer: B. Ethane

Biology

14. The movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to a lower concentration is called:

A. Active transport

B. Plasmolysis

C. Diffusion

D. Osmosis

Answer: C. Diffusion

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

A. Petal

B. Anther

C. Style

D. Ovary

Answer: D. Ovary

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

A. Diaphragm

B. Bronchi

C. Alveoli

D. Trachea

Answer: C. Alveoli

Agricultural Science

17. Soil fertility can best be maintained through:

A. Crop rotation

B. Excessive irrigation

C. Continuous tilling

D. Use of herbicides

Answer: A. Crop rotation

18. Soil texture refers to:

A. Size of soil particles

B. Organic content

C. Soil colour

D. Soil pH

Answer: A. Size of soil particles

19. Which of these is not a ruminant animal?

A. Cow

B. Sheep

C. Goat

D. Pig

Answer: D. Pig

Physics

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

A. Convex

B. Cylindrical

C. Plane

D. Concave

Answer: A. Convex

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

A. Ampere

B. Volt

C. Coulomb

D. Ohm

Answer: C. Coulomb

22. Which radiation has the highest penetrating power?

A. Gamma

B. Beta

C. X-ray

D. Alpha

Answer: A. Gamma

MOUAU Direct Entry Past Questions for Social Science Students

Geography

23. What is the main cause of desertification?

A. Deforestation

B. Earthquake

C. Tsunami

D. Afforestation

Answer: A. Deforestation

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

A. A flat disc

B. A rectangle

C. An oblate spheroid

D. A perfect sphere

Answer: C. An oblate spheroid

25. Lines of latitude are also called:

A. Meridians

B. Parallels

C. Great circles

D. Longitudes

Answer: B. Parallels

Government

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

A. Baron de Montesquieu

B. John Locke

C. Thomas Hobbes

D. Jean Bodin

Answer: A. Baron de Montesquieu

27. The major function of the judiciary is to:

A. Enforce laws

B. Control elections

C. Interpret laws

D. Make laws

Answer: C. Interpret laws

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

A. President

B. Prime Minister

C. King

D. Governor

Answer: B. Prime Minister

MOUAU Direct Entry Past Questions for Arts Students

Literature in English

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

A. Metonymy

B. Irony

C. Hyperbole

D. Personification

Answer: C. Hyperbole

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

A. John Pepper Clark

B. Wole Soyinka

C. Ola Rotimi

D. Chinua Achebe

Answer: B. Wole Soyinka

31. Who is the author of Things Fall Apart?

A. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

B. Chimamanda Adichie

C. Chinua Achebe

D. Wole Soyinka

Answer: C. Chinua Achebe

Economics

32. Which of the following is a direct tax?

A. Value Added Tax (VAT)

B. Company income tax

C. Import duty

D. Excise duty

Answer: B. Company income tax

33. Which of the following is not a function of money?

A. Store of value

B. Medium of exchange

C. Unit of account

D. Standard of borrowing

Answer: D. Standard of borrowing

34. Money serves as a measure of value because:

A. It is visible

B. It has intrinsic value

C. It is durable

D. It facilitates comparison

Answer: D. It facilitates comparison