National Film Institute, Jos Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

1. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence:

Each of the boys were given a gift.

A. Each

B. a gift

C. of the boys

D. were

Answer: D. were

Correct form: ”was”

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

“He kicked the bucket last night.”

A. He died

B. He broke a water container

C. He travelled unexpectedly

D. He lost his temper

Answer: A. He died

3. Fill in the blank:

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

A. is

B. was

C. were

D. are

Answer: B. was

4. Choose the correct question tag:

She came early, ___?

A. wasn’t she

B. had she

C. didn’t she

D. did she

Answer: C. didn’t she

5. Choose the correct synonym:

The speaker's speech was captivating

A. Slow

B. Dull

C. Fascinating

D. Boring

Answer: C. Fascinating

Mathematics

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

A. ²/₅

B. ⁴/₅

C. ⁵/₄

D. ^√2/₅

Answer based on “Trigonometry” computation: B. ⁴/₅

7. Find the derivative:

If y = 4x³ − 2x + 7, find ^dy/_dx

A. 4x² − 2

B. 3x² − 2

C. 8x² − 1

D. 12x² − 2

Answer: D. 12x² − 2

8. Find the area of a triangle with base 6cm and height 4cm.

A. 12cm²

B. 10cm²

C. 20cm²

D. 24cm²

Answer based on “Geometry” computation: A. 12cm²

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

A. 8 cm

B. 5 cm

C. 14 cm

D. 7 cm

Answer: D. 7 cm

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

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

A. 32

B. 16

C. 25

D. 64

Answer: A. 32

National Film Institute Direct Entry Past Questions for Science Students

Agricultural Science

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

A. Transport food

B. Absorb water and minerals

C. Anchor the plant

D. Produce hormones

Answer: B. Absorb water and minerals

12. Which of these is an example of a monocot plant?

A. Groundnut

B. Maize

C. Cowpea

D. Tomato

Answer: B. Maize

13. Pasture is mainly used for:

A. Controlling erosion

B. Decorating the farm

C. Animal grazing

D. Mulching

Answer: C. Animal grazing

Chemistry

14. What is the pH of a neutral solution?

A. 10

B. 7

C. 14

D. 1

Answer: B. 7

15. Which of the following is a strong acid?

A. CH₃COOH

B. NH₄OH

C. HCl

D. H₂CO₃

Answer: C. HCl

16. The process by which a liquid changes to gas at the surface at any temperature is called:

A. Evaporation

B. Sublimation

C. Vaporization

D. Boiling

Answer: A. Evaporation

Biology

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

A. Diaphragm

B. Trachea

C. Alveoli

D. Bronchi

Answer: C. Alveoli

18. Which of these organisms is a protozoan?

A. Virus

B. Moss

C. Algae

D. Amoeba

Answer: D. Amoeba

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

A. Carpel

B. Stamen

C. Stigma

D. Ovary

Answer: B. Stamen

Physics

20. Which instrument is used to measure relative humidity?

A. Hygrometer

B. Hydrometer

C. Barometer

D. Thermometer

Answer: A. Hygrometer

21. A sound wave travels through air with a speed of 340 m/s and frequency of 170 Hz. What is its wavelength?

A. 3 m

B. 0.5 m

C. 2 m

D. 5 m

Answer: C. 2 m

22. 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. Between the pole and focus

C. At the focus

D. Between the focus and center

Answer: D. Between the focus and center

National Film Institute Direct Entry Past Questions for Social Science Students

Government

23. The process through which people acquire political attitudes and values is called:

A. Political participation

B. Political ideology

C. Political socialization

D. Political development

Answer: C. Political socialization

24. The tenure of a Nigerian President is:

A. 3 years

B. 6 years

C. 4 years

D. 5 years

Answer: C. 4 years

25. A constitution is said to be rigid when:

A. It is enforced by the police

B. It is written in English

C. It contains many laws

D. It is hard to amend

Answer: D. It is hard to amend

Geography

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

A. Display climatic zones

B. Show vegetation types

C. Represent elevation

D. Indicate population density

Answer: C. Represent elevation

27. The earth rotates from:

A. South to North

B. East to West

C. North to South

D. West to East

Answer: D. West to East

28. Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

A. Hygrometer

B. Anemometer

C. Thermometer

D. Barometer

Answer: B. Anemometer

National Film Institute Direct Entry Past Questions for Arts Students

Literature in English

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

A. Wole Soyinka

B. John Pepper Clark

C. Ola Rotimi

D. Chinua Achebe

Answer: A. Wole Soyinka

30. The setting of a literary work refers to the:

A. Language of narration

B. Plot and theme

C. Time and place of the story

D. Main idea of the novel

Answer: C. Time and place of the story

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

A. The African Child

B. The Tempest

C. The Incorruptible Judge

D. Romeo and Juliet

Answer: A. The African Child

Economics

32. A firm achieves economies of scale when:

A. It reduces production

B. It enjoys increasing returns

C. There is diseconomy

D. Its average cost rises

Answer: B. It enjoys increasing returns

33. A demand curve normally slopes:

A. Downwards from left to right

B. Horizontally

C. Vertically

D. Upwards from left to right

Answer: A. Downwards from left to right

34. A diagram that shows the relationship between wages and quantity of labour is called:

A. Labour market curve

B. Wage curve

C. Demand curve

D. Labour supply curve

Answer: B. Wage curve