Home Economics past questions: JAMB UTME 2021

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1.
A condition that brings a turning point when things cease to go on as usual in a family is called
1. A.Crisis
2. B.Change
3. C.Conflict
4. D.Pressure
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Answer: A Crisis
2.
A line stitching that joins two or more pieces of cloth is called a/an
1. A.Finish
2. B.Seam
3. C.Edge
4. D.Bias
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Answer: B Seam
3.
A person who creates new style of clothing is called a fashion - - - --
1. A.Model
2. B.Adviser
3. C.Advertiser
4. D.Designer
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Answer: D Designer
4.
A regular pattern of verbal attacks on a child is
1. A.Neglect
2. B.Sexual abuse
3. C.Incest
4. D.Emotional abuse
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Answer: D Emotional abuse
5.
A secretary does not require much intake of ________ in her diet
1. A.Okro
2. B.Beans
3. C.Potato
4. D.Carrot
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Answer: B Beans
6.
A small instrument used for transformed pattern makings onto fabrics is called
1. A.Tracing wheel
2. B.Tape measure
3. C.Metric stick
4. D.Hem make
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Answer: A Tracing wheel
7.
A suitable cooking method for meals served to convalescent is
1. A.Frying and roasting
2. B.Steaming and stewing
3. C.Boiling and roasting
4. D.Baking and poaching
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Answer: B Steaming and stewing
8.
An adolescent who does not want to be guided by his parent is said to be having .......... problem
1. A.Adjustment
2. B.Status
3. C.Peer pressure
4. D.Independence
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Answer: A Adjustment
9.
An indigenous cosmetic used by Igbos as an eyeliner is
1. A.Uli
2. B.Edo
3. C.Tanzere
4. D.Nzu
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Answer: A Uli
10.
An overlaid seam can be used for
1. A.Finishing an eye
2. B.Blinding the edges
3. C.Attaching yokes
4. D.Hemming a garment
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Answer: B Blinding the edges
11.
Cotton fabrics should not be stored in a damp place to avoid being affected by
1. A.Mildew
2. B.Insect
3. C.Ant
4. D.Rust
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Answer: A Mildew
12.
Every child must be protected from the following except
1. A.Maltreatment
2. B.Hard labour
3. C.Immunization
4. D.Discrimination
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Answer: D Discrimination
13.
Hair that is not washed regularly and looked after may become
1. A.Straight
2. B.Attractive
3. C.Infected
4. D.Coloured
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Answer: C Infected
14.
Human beings have hair on/in the following areas except
1. A.Nose
2. B.Palm
3. C.Head
4. D.Armpit
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Answer: B Palm
15.
In a court marriage, the notice of marriage is published for …… Days by the court registration
1. A.10
2. B.15
3. C.21
4. D.28
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Answer: C 21
16.
In a woman, the womb can also be referred to as the
1. A.Ovary
2. B.Oviduct
3. C.Cervix
4. D.Uterus
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Answer: D Uterus
17.
Pinking shear is a scissors used for the following, except
1. A.Decorating
2. B.Designing
3. C.Edge finishing
4. D.Cutting patterns
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Answer: C Edge finishing
18.
Progress in a child's development is measured by an increase in
1. A.Nutrition
2. B.Height
3. C.Size
4. D.Skill
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Answer: A Nutrition
19.
Storage facility suitable for fruits and vegetable is
1. A.Bottle
2. B.Basket
3. C.Shelves
4. D.Freezer
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Answer: D Freezer
20.
Syphilis is a disease that spread from one person to another through
1. A.Hugging
2. B.Sexual contact
3. C.Sharing food
4. D.Hand shake
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Answer: B Sexual contact
21.
The collective name given to brothers and sisters of the same family is
1. A.Siblings
2. B.Nephews
3. C.Cousins
4. D.Aunts
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Answer: A Siblings
22.
The coolest storage spaces of a refrigerator is the ________ compartment
1. A.Top-most
2. B.Middle
3. C.Crisper
4. D.Door
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Answer: A Top-most
23.
The effect of heat applied to meat is
1. A.Coagulation
2. B.Rancidity
3. C.Dextrinization
4. D.Discoloration
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Answer: A Coagulation
24.
The family basic need include the following except
1. A.Health care
2. B.Recreation
3. C.Food
4. D.Clothing
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Answer: B Recreation
25.
The first immunization given to a baby is
1. A.Polio vaccine
2. B.Measles vaccine
3. C.D.T.P
4. D.B.C.G (Note: This is likely a typo in the option, as B.O.G is not a common vaccine name, and the intended vaccine is often BCG for Tuberculosis, which is also commonly given at birth in many regions.)
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Answer: D B.C.G (Note: This is likely a typo in the option, as B.O.G is not a common vaccine name, and the intended vaccine is often BCG for Tuberculosis, which is also commonly given at birth in many regions.)
26.
The following are examples of floor covering except
1. A.Marble
2. B.Mat
3. C.Carpet
4. D.Rug
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Answer: A Marble
27.
The leg starts from the ankle and consists of the followin,g except
1. A.Heel
2. B.Nail
3. C.Toe
4. D.Knee
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Answer: D Knee
28.
The process of passing threaded needle in and out of a fabric to make a design is called
1. A.Hemming
2. B.Patching
3. C.Embroidery
4. D.Tacking
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Answer: C Embroidery
29.
Which of the following essentials is good for good bone and teeth formation
1. A.Minerals
2. B.Vitamins
3. C.Carbohydrate
4. D.Proteins
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Answer: A Minerals
30.
Which of the following is a career in home management?
1. A.Dietetic
2. B.Interior decoration
3. C.Catering
4. D.Fashion designing
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Answer: A Dietetic
31.
Which of the following is a guideline for food hygiene?
1. A.Washing the top of cans before opening
2. B.Arranging the kitchen for cooking
3. C.Planning what to cook
4. D.Buying food in season
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Answer: A Washing the top of cans before opening
32.
Which of the following is not a function of carbohydrate?
1. A.Provides energy for doing work
2. B.Maintains body temperature
3. C.Prevents constipation
4. D.Improves bowel movement
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Answer: B Maintains body temperature
33.
Which of the following is not a sense organ?
1. A.Tongue
2. B.Ear
3. C.Hair
4. D.Eye
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Answer: C Hair
34.
Which of the following is not a tool used in cleaning the house?
1. A.Brush
2. B.Cutlery
3. C.Broom
4. D.Mop
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Answer: B Cutlery
35.
Which of the following is suitable for a tall and slender figure?
1. A.Curved
2. B.Vertical
3. C.Horizontal
4. D.Diagonal
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Answer: B Vertical
36.
Which of the following is suitable for a tea towel in Nigeria?
1. A.Linen
2. B.Wool
3. C.Rayon
4. D.Silk
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Answer: A Linen
37.
Which of these is not a guideline in conflict resolution?
1. A.Control your voice
2. B.Use fists, not words
3. C.Keep an open mind
4. D.Avoid any distraction
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Answer: B Use fists, not words
38.
Which of these is not a negative effect of conflict in the family setup?
1. A.Bitterness
2. B.Divorce
3. C.Anger
4. D.Happiness
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Answer: D Happiness

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