Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   1. The girl said “I am tired”.
   2. The girl said “I am tired.”
   3. The girl said, “I am tired.” (Answer)
   4. The girl, said, “I am tired.”

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   2. Select the appropriate preposition:

   He insisted ___ seeing the manager.

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

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   3. Pick the correct phrase:

   No sooner had he left ___ it started to rain.

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

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   4. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word:

   He is known for his loquacity.

   1. Silence
   2. Reticence (Answer)
   3. Talkativeness
   4. Shyness

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   5. Choose the correct passive form:

   They are building a new hospital.

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

Mathematics

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   6. Simplify: 2³ x 2⁴

   1. 2¹
   2. 2⁷ (Answer)
   3. 2¹²
   4. 8 x 16

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   7. Find the derivative:

   If y = 4x³ − 2x + 7, find ^dy/_dx

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

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

   1. ^√2/₅
   2. ⁴/₅ (Answer)
   3. ²/₅
   4. ⁵/₄

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

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

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

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

UMYU Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Physics

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

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

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    12. Which radiation has the highest penetrating power?

    1. Gamma (Answer)
    2. Beta
    3. X-ray
    4. Alpha

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    13. What is the dimension of pressure?

    1. MLT^-2
    2. ML^-2T^-2
    3. MLT^-1
    4. ML^-1T^-2 (Answer)

Agricultural Science

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    14. The branch of agriculture that deals with animal rearing is called:

    1. Animal husbandry (Answer)
    2. Forestry
    3. Agronomy
    4. Horticulture

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    15. Which of these irrigation methods is most suitable for arid regions?

    1. Drip irrigation (Answer)
    2. Surface irrigation
    3. Flood irrigation
    4. Sprinkler irrigation

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    16. The main cause of low agricultural productivity in Nigeria is:

    1. Presence of extension workers
    2. Traditional farming methods (Answer)
    3. Use of fertilizers
    4. Mechanized farming

Chemistry

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    17. Which of the following elements has the electronic configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴?

    1. Argon
    2. Oxygen
    3. Sulphur (Answer)
    4. Phosphorus

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

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

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

    1. Boiling
    2. Sublimation
    3. Vaporization
    4. Evaporation (Answer)

Biology

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    20. Which of the following is not a characteristic of living things?

    1. Growth
    2. Respiration
    3. Photosynthesis (Answer)
    4. Movement

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

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

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

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

UMYU Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Geography

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    23. The compass direction between North and East is:

    1. Southeast
    2. Northeast (Answer)
    3. Southwest
    4. Northwest

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    24. Which of these is not an agent of erosion?

    1. Heat (Answer)
    2. Ice
    3. Wind
    4. Water

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    25. Lines of latitude are also called:

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

Government

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    26. Pressure groups aim to:

    1. Replace political parties
    2. Win elections
    3. Form governments
    4. Influence government policies (Answer)

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    27. Which political party formed the first government in Nigeria in 1960?

    1. PRP
    2. NPC (Answer)
    3. NCNC
    4. AG

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    28. The main function of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to:

    1. Organize and conduct elections (Answer)
    2. Interpret the constitution
    3. Swear in elected officials
    4. Control political parties

UMYU Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Literature in English

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    29. Who is the author of Things Fall Apart?

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

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

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

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    31. “The wind whispered through the trees” is an example of:

    1. Irony
    2. Paradox
    3. Hyperbole
    4. Personification (Answer)

Economics

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    32. Money serves as a measure of value because:

    1. It is durable
    2. It has intrinsic value
    3. It is visible
    4. It facilitates comparison (Answer)

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    33. What is the central problem of economics?

    1. Choice (Answer)
    2. Inflation
    3. Poverty
    4. Unemployment

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    34. Inflation caused by excessive aggregate demand is called:

    1. Demand-pull inflation (Answer)
    2. Cost-push inflation
    3. Stagflation
    4. Hyperinflation