Redeemer's University, Nigeria (RUN) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Find the antonym of the word:

   The manager praised her diligence.

   1. Ignorance
   2. Activity
   3. Laziness (Answer)
   4. Confidence

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   2. Which of these is a complex sentence?

   1. He is tall and strong.
   2. I came, I saw, I conquered.
   3. Because it rained, we stayed indoors. (Answer)
   4. She smiled and waved.

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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. will have seen
   3. shall have seen
   4. can see

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

   “Tough”

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

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   5. Select the appropriate preposition:

   He insisted ___ seeing the manager.

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

Mathematics

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

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

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

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

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   8. Simplify: (3x²)² × x

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

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   9. Factor completely: x² − 9

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

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    10. Solve:

    If x² − 5x + 6 = 0, find the roots.

    1. -2 and -3
    2. 3 and 2 (Answer)
    3. 6 and -1
    4. 1 and 5

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

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    12. Which instrument is used to measure relative humidity?

    1. Hydrometer
    2. Barometer
    3. Hygrometer (Answer)
    4. Thermometer

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    13. What is the function of the split ring in a DC motor?

    1. Reverses current direction (Answer)
    2. Converts AC to DC
    3. Increases voltage
    4. Stops sparking

Agricultural Science

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    14. Green manuring improves soil fertility by:

    1. Adding organic matter (Answer)
    2. Making the soil alkaline
    3. Increasing soil erosion
    4. Raising the water table

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    15. Which of these is not a ruminant animal?

    1. Sheep
    2. Cow
    3. Pig (Answer)
    4. Goat

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

    1. Tomato
    2. Cowpea
    3. Groundnut
    4. Maize (Answer)

Biology

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    17. Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

    1. Cholera
    2. Tuberculosis
    3. Malaria
    4. HIV/AIDS (Answer)

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

    1. Style
    2. Anther
    3. Petal
    4. Ovary (Answer)

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    19. A group of similar cells performing the same function is called a:

    1. System
    2. Organism
    3. Organ
    4. Tissue (Answer)

Chemistry

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    20. Which allotrope of carbon is the hardest naturally occurring substance?

    1. Diamond (Answer)
    2. Coal
    3. Fullerene
    4. Graphite

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

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

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    22. Which of the following is a strong acid?

    1. HCl (Answer)
    2. NH₄OH
    3. H₂CO₃
    4. CH₃COOH

RUN Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Geography

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    23. Lines of latitude are also called:

    1. Meridians
    2. Longitudes
    3. Parallels (Answer)
    4. Great circles

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    24. Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

    1. Hygrometer
    2. Thermometer
    3. Anemometer (Answer)
    4. Barometer

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

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

Government

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    26. The rule of law implies:

    1. Government by majority
    2. The rule of the rich
    3. Separation of powers
    4. Equality before the law (Answer)

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    27. The term “bicameral legislature” refers to:

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

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    28. Franchise refers to the:

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

RUN Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Literature in English

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    29. Who is the author of Things Fall Apart?

    1. Chimamanda Adichie
    2. Chinua Achebe (Answer)
    3. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
    4. Wole Soyinka

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    30. When a character speaks to the audience while other characters pretend not to hear, it is called:

    1. Monologue
    2. Dialogue
    3. Soliloquy
    4. Aside (Answer)

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

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

Economics

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    32. The reward for land as a factor of production is:

    1. Profit
    2. Rent (Answer)
    3. Wage
    4. Interest

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

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

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    34. What is the primary function of the Central Bank?

    1. Giving loans to individuals
    2. Controlling inflation (Answer)
    3. Providing foreign aid
    4. Printing newspapers