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jamb 2025 fineart
Q1. Who is the artist behind the famous sculpture 'The Thinker'?
AAuguste Rodin
BMichelangelo
CHenry Moore
DAlberto Giacometti
Correct Answer: A
Auguste Rodin’s *The Thinker* (1880), part of *The Gates of Hell*, symbolizes philosophical contemplation through its introspective pose.
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jamb 2014 physics
Q2. A car accelerates uniformly from rest at 3 m s⁻². Its velocity after traveling a distance of 24 m is
A12 m s⁻¹
B144 m s⁻¹
C72 m s⁻¹
D36 m s⁻¹
Correct Answer: A
Given information: Initial velocity, u = 0 m s⁻¹ Acceleration, a = 3 m s⁻² Distance, s = 24 m Solution: Step 1: Choose the appropriate kinematic equation v² = u² + 2as Step 2: Substitute the values v² = 0² + 2 × 3 × 24 = 144 Step 3: Solve for v v = √144 = 12 m s⁻¹
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jamb 2018 geography
Q3. Lakes Kivu and Malawi are related in that they
ALie in the Northern Hemisphere
BAre crater lakes
CAttract a large number of tourists
DAre drift valley lakes
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jamb 2019 fineart
Q4. Which of the following best describes the focus of ancient Persian relief sculptures?
AEmphasis on realistic landscapes
BDepiction of royal processions and tribute scenes
CAvoidance of human figures
DFocus on abstract forms
Correct Answer: B
Ancient Persian relief sculptures, such as those at Persepolis, depicted royal processions and tribute scenes, glorifying the Achaemenid kings.
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jamb 2008 commerce
Q5. A type of retail trade where a group of similar states which is owned by a firm operates in different locations is a
Aconglomerate
Bchain store
Cdepartmental store
Dsupermarket
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jamb 2023 biology
Q6. A deficiency of calcium in the human diet can lead to
AScurvy
BOsteoporosis
CGoitre
DAnemia
Correct Answer: B
Calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle due to reduced bone density. Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency, goitre by iodine deficiency, and anemia often by iron deficiency.
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jamb 2023 chemistry
Q7. Which organic compound is responsible for the characteristic aroma of fruits?
AAlkane
BAlkyne
CEster
DAmine
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jamb 2022 physics
Q8. The eclipse of the moon occurs when?
Athe moon reflects the rays from the sun to the earth
Bthe moon comes exactly between the earth and the sun
Cthe earth comes exactly between the moon and the sun
Dthe sun comes exactly between the earth and the moon
Correct Answer: C
A lunar eclipse (eclipse of the moon) occurs when Earth passes directly between the sun and moon, casting Earth's shadow onto the moon's surface. This can only happen during a full moon when the three celestial bodies are aligned.
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jamb 2018 crk
Q9. According to James, effective prayer is that which is offered
Aloudly
Bsilently
Cin faith
Dwith emotion
Correct Answer: C
James teaches that the prayer of faith is effective (James 5:15).
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jamb 2008 englishlit
Q10. The expression “The child is the father of the man” in the poem above is an example of
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jamb 5 insurance
Q11. The division of total loss are
Aaverage loss and partial loss
Bpartial loss and full loss
Ctotal loss and actual loss
Dactual total loss and constructive total loss
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jamb 2001 english
Q12. I cannot understand why Ali should serve in that moribund administration?
Aoppressive
Bprodigal
Ccrumbling
Dpurposeless
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jamb 199 accounting
Q13. The statement of affairs prepared from incomplete records can be described as?
Athe summary of all the business transactions of the trader ascertained by the accountant
Ba balance sheet at a particular date showing the assets and liabilities of the business
Ca schedule of all the business ventures entered into for the period to which the records relates
Dthe statement that shows the profit or loss made during the period
Correct Answer: B
The statement of affairs in the context of incomplete records is essentially a balance sheet drawn up at a specific date from whatever information is available, to show the assets and liabilities of the business and thus its capital (net worth).
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jamb 2024 commerce
Q14. The process of dividing tasks into jobs and departments and delegating authority is known as
AStaffing
BLeading
CDirecting
DOrganizing
Correct Answer: D
Organizing involves dividing tasks into jobs and departments and delegating authority to ensure efficient operations.
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jamb 2020 yoruba
Q15. Kí ni ìtumọ̀ ọ̀rọ̀ 'òwe' nínú èdè Yorùbá?
AÌtàn tí ó ń kọ́ni lẹ́kọ̀
BỌ̀rọ̀ tí ó ń fi nǹkan wé nǹkan
CỌ̀rọ̀ tí ó ń sọ nípa àkókò
DÌtàn tí ó jẹ́ àwọn òrìṣà
Correct Answer: B
Òwe jẹ́ ọ̀rọ̀ tí ó ń fi nǹkan wé nǹkan láti fi ìtumọ̀ hàn, bíi 'Ojú kan kì í ṣe ọjà.'
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jamb 2012 english
Q16. We visited his house...........three times
Aabout
Bfor about
Clike
Dfor like
Correct Answer: A
About is used to indicate movement within a particular area. We visited his house about three times
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jamb 2018 accounting
Q17. In government accounting, the statement of financial position is
Aincome and expenditure account
Bbalance sheet
Cstatement of affairs
Dstatement of assets and liabilities
Correct Answer: D
The statement of assets and liabilities represents the financial position in government accounting.
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jamb 2017 accounting
Q18. Two departments A and B have the following information: Department A has Sales ₦250,000, Purchases ₦150,000, Discount received ₦24,000, and Discount allowed ₦15,000. Department B has Sales ₦500,000 and Purchases ₦250,000. Calculate the discount received in Department B.
A₦12,000
B₦40,000
C₦16,000
D₦9,000
Correct Answer: B
Department A’s discount‑received rate is ₦24 000 ÷ ₦150 000 = 16%. Applying this to Department B’s purchases (₦250 000) gives ₦250 000 × 16% = ₦40 000 as the discount received by Department B.
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jamb 2003 chemistry
Q19. A liquid that will dissolve fast is
AHydrochloric acid
BCalcium hydroxide
CKerosene
DWater
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jamb 2020 crk
Q20. In 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, the message of the cross is described as what to those who are perishing, and how does this relate to Isaiah 29:14?
AWisdom, fulfilling human logic
BFoolishness, surpassing human wisdom
CPower, aligning with strength
DIrrelevant, ignoring prophecy
Correct Answer: B
The cross seems foolish to the perishing in 1 Corinthians 1:18, but surpasses human wisdom, as Isaiah 29:14 predicts God’s wisdom confounding the wise (2 Corinthians 2:14).
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