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Zamfara State University (ZASU) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

On this platform, Direct Entry Zamfara State University (ZASU) aspirants can access past questions and answers to prepare effectively and familiarize themselves with the exam format before downloading the complete question booklet.

Zamfara State University (ZASU)

Direct Entry Past Aptitude Test Screening Exercise for 2024/2025

English Language

  1. 1. Choose the correct tense:

    By next year, she ___ here for a decade.

    1. will live
    2. has lived
    3. will be living
    4. will have lived (Answer)

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

    “Tough”

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

  3. 3. Select the word that best completes the sentence:

    He speaks French as if he ___ in France.

    1. has lived
    2. lived (Answer)
    3. lives
    4. is living

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

    “He kicked the bucket last night.”

    1. He broke a water container
    2. He travelled unexpectedly
    3. He died (Answer)
    4. He lost his temper

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

    He is known for his loquacity.

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

Mathematics

  1. 6. Simplify: 23 x 24

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

  2. 7. Evaluate: Log⁡101000

    1. 2
    2. 3 (Answer)
    3. 10
    4. 4

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

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

  4. 9. Convert 1011 (base 2) to base 10.

    1. 11 (Answer)
    2. 9
    3. 12
    4. 10

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

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

ZASU Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Physics

  1. 11. Which of the following quantities is a vector?

    1. Temperature
    2. Speed
    3. Distance
    4. Displacement (Answer)

  2. 12. The S.I unit of electric charge is:

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

  3. 13. Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

    1. Violet (Answer)
    2. Red
    3. Green
    4. Blue

Chemistry

  1. 14. Which of the following is not an alkali?

    1. KOH
    2. NaOH
    3. NH4OH
    4. H2SO4 (Answer)

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

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

  3. 16. Which process is used to separate crude oil into its components?

    1. Chromatography
    2. Fractional distillation (Answer)
    3. Filtration
    4. Crystallization

Biology

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

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

  2. 18. Which of the following organisms has the simplest body structure?

    1. Hydra
    2. Earthworm
    3. Amoeba (Answer)
    4. Housefly

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

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

Agricultural Science

  1. 20. Poultry droppings are rich in:

    1. Iron
    2. Nitrogen (Answer)
    3. Potassium
    4. Magnesium

  2. 21. Which of the following is a leguminous crop?

    1. Yam
    2. Maize
    3. Cassava
    4. Groundnut (Answer)

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

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

ZASU Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Government

  1. 23. The term “bicameral legislature” refers to:

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

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

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

  3. 25. 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

Geography

  1. 26. Which of the following is a volcanic mountain?

    1. Kilimanjaro (Answer)
    2. Drakensberg
    3. Cameroon Mountain
    4. Atlas

  2. 27. Which of the following instruments is used in measuring rainfall?

    1. Barometer
    2. Thermometer
    3. Rain gauge (Answer)
    4. Wind vane

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

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

ZASU Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Literature in English

  1. 29. The term 'soliloquy' in drama refers to:

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

  2. 30. A narrative poem that tells a story, often of heroic deeds, is called:

    1. Epic (Answer)
    2. Limerick
    3. Elegy
    4. Ode

  3. 31. The setting of a literary work refers to the:

    1. Plot and theme
    2. Main idea of the novel
    3. Language of narration
    4. Time and place of the story (Answer)

Economics

  1. 32. A budget deficit occurs when:

    1. Tax rate is increased
    2. Revenue equals expenditure
    3. Government borrows from abroad
    4. Expenditure exceeds revenue (Answer)

  2. 33. What is the primary function of the Central Bank?

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

  3. 34. What is the central problem of economics?

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

ZASU Direct Entry Form Update 2026: How to Obtain and Prepare

Before obtaining the ZASU Direct Entry form, ensure you meet the minimum O’Level subject requirements and have an Upper Credit in the Comprehensive Grade Point Average (CGPA) of your Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or NCE for Zamfara State University admission screening. Avoid purchasing the form online; instead, visit the Zamfara State University Student Affairs Commission to collect the official Direct Entry form. This will help you familiarize yourself with the school environment and prevent common issues with the ZASU Form Acknowledgement Slip.

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