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waec 2019 igbo
Q1. N'akụkọ "Di Na Nwunye", ihe kachasị mkpa bụ (Nhọrọ isiokwu)
Adi na nwunye.
Bndụ.
Cego.
Dnri.
Correct Answer: A
N'akụkọ 'Di Na Nwunye', ihe kachasị mkpa bụ di na nwunye, na-akọ banyere mmekọrịta di na nwunye.
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waec 1997 accounting
Q2. An example of appropriation of profit in a company is
Asalaries
Brent income
Cdebenture interest
Ddividend.
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waec 2001 economics
Q3. Which of the following is not a condition for a perfect market?
AHomogenous commodity
BIgnorance of consumers
CPerfect information
DFree entry and exit
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waec 2021 biology
Q4. Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of starch in the mouth?
APepsin
BAmylase
CLipase
DTrypsin
Correct Answer: B
Salivary amylase (ptyalin) initiates starch digestion in the mouth by hydrolyzing it into maltose, optimal at neutral pH, before denaturation in acidic stomach.
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waec 2018 hausa
Q5. In 'Wakar Taushe', the theme is?
AIslamic devotion
BRural life
CColonialism
DWomen's rights
Correct Answer: A
It is a poem about praise of the peacock, symbolizing devotion.
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waec 2017 English Language
Q6. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable.
Abanana
Babout
Cbelow
Dapple
Correct Answer: B
a'bout → second syllable has /ə/ (schwa).
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waec 2018 igbo
Q7. What is 'Abụ' in Igbo literature?
APoetry
BProse
CBiography
DEssay
Correct Answer: A
'Abụ' refers to Igbo poetry.
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waec 2019 physics
Q8. What is the S.I. unit of electric charge?
AAmpere
BCoulomb
CVolt
DOhm
Correct Answer: B
The coulomb (C) is the SI unit of electric charge, equivalent to the charge transported by 1 ampere in 1 second.
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waec 2024 chemistry
Q9. According to the collision theory of reaction rates, which of the following conditions is not required for two molecules to react? The molecules must
Acome into contact without loss of energy on colliding
Bcollide with each other
Ccollide in an orientation that makes formation of product possible
Dpossess enough speed to overcome intermolecular forces of attraction
Correct Answer: A
Collision theory requires collisions with sufficient energy and proper orientation; energy loss in inelastic collisions is possible if net activation energy met.
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waec 2024 economics
Q10. Firms that enjoy internal economies
Alarge firm has a better financial stability
Bsmall firm has a greater advantage over a large firm
Csmall firms benefit from the large firms
Dlarge firms benefit from the small firms
Correct Answer: A
Internal economies lower average costs for the firm itself as it grows, improving financial stability for large firms.
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waec 1988 government
Q11. The declaration of a state of emergency in Western Nigeria was protected by the constitution of
A1954
B1951
C1960
D1963
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waec 2016 geography
Q12. What is the length to the nearest kilometer of the main stream that is into the Laka Lagon?
A4 kilometers
B8 kilometers
C6 kilometers
D12 kilometers
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waec 2014 physics
Q13. The energy in the nucleus of atoms produce heat which can be used to generate
AKinetic energy
BMechanical energy
CElectrical energy
DPotential energy
Correct Answer: C
Electrical energy: This is primarily done in nuclear power plants, where the heat generated from nuclear reactions is used to produce steam that drives turbines, ultimately generating electricity.
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waec 2020 fineart
Q14. The technique of creating a print by scratching a design into a metal plate with a needle is called
Awoodcut
Betching
Cdrypoint
Dsilkscreen
Correct Answer: C
Drypoint scratches directly into metal, raising burrs for rich, textured lines, favored for intimate prints.
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waec 2020 English Language
Q15. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and correctly fills the gap: It would have been my pleasure to *accept* your invitation, but I have to __________ it because of a previous engagement.
Ajettison
Bdefer
Csuspend
Ddecline
Correct Answer: D
Decline, meaning to refuse politely, is the opposite of accept.
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waec 2020 irk
Q16. The central theme of Hadith 5 of an-Nawawi is condemnation of:
Ainnovation
Barrogance
Cbackbiting
Dinsubordination
Correct Answer: A
Hadith 5 states: 'Whoever introduces into this matter of ours [Islam] that which is not part of it, it is rejected.' It condemns bid'ah (innovations in religion) that deviate from the Sunnah, emphasizing adherence to established Islamic practices.
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waec 2021 physics
Q17. Which of the following quantities is not an example of force?
Amass
Btension
Cweight
Dfriction
Correct Answer: A
Mass is a scalar quantity representing the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms, and is not a force. Tension, weight, and friction are vector forces acting on objects.
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waec 2022 irk
Q18. The word Qadr in Surah 97 refers to
Apower
Bdestiny
Cnight
Ddecree
Correct Answer: D
'Qadr' in Surah al-Qadr primarily means 'decree' or 'measure,' referring to Allah's predestination, as the night marks the descent of decrees for the coming year.
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waec 2020 geography
Q19. The most common tree in th desert is the
ALarch
BDate
CPrice
DAcacia
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waec 2022 mathematics
Q20. Find the equation of a straight line parallel to the line 2x - y = 5 and having intercept of 5
A2x + y = 5
B2x + y = -5
C2x - y = -5
D2x - y = 5
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