Home Economics past questions: JAMB UTME 2023

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1.
A person who serves food to the public is expected to ............
1. A.Allow body contact with it
2. B.Cover it properly
3. C.Leave it open at all times
4. D.Handle it with filthy hand
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Answer: B Cover it properly
2.
A person whose work does not involve strenuous physical activity is called ______ workers.
1. A.Manual
2. B.Sedentary
3. C.Company
4. D.Medical
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Answer: B Sedentary
3.
At what month does a child attain a good posture?
1. A.Six
2. B.One
3. C.Two
4. D.Four
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Answer: A Six
4.
Body measurement taken from the shoulder to the wrist is _______.
1. A.Shoulder
2. B.Sleeve length
3. C.Arm circumference
4. D.Elbow
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Answer: A Shoulder
5.
Cotton fabrics should not be stored in a damp place to avoid being affected by
1. A.Ant
2. B.Moth
3. C.Insect
4. D.Mildew
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Answer: D Mildew
6.
Food ______ is a benefit of healthy handling practices.
1. A.Contamination
2. B.Safety
3. C.Poisoning
4. D.Spoilage
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Answer: B Safety
7.
Fresh paint can be removed using __________.
1. A.Glycerin
2. B.Bleach
3. C.Borax
4. D.Turpentine
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Answer: D Turpentine
8.
In girls, development of breast and onset of menstrual flow are sign of
1. A.Growth
2. B.Adulthood
3. C.Adolescence
4. D.Toddler
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Answer: A Growth
9.
Perishable foods can be stored in the
1. A.Oven
2. B.Refrigerator
3. C.Basket
4. D.Cooler
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Answer: B Refrigerator
10.
The act of a mother sewing her used wrapper into a small gown for her daughter is called ______.
1. A.Decorating
2. B.Renovating
3. C.Darning
4. D.Patching
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Answer: C Darning
11.
The act of making choice from alternative courses of action is ______.
1. A.Strategic planning
2. B.Decision making
3. C.Evaluation
4. D.Implementation
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Answer: B Decision making
12.
The acts of buying foodstuffs needed to prepare meals is known as ............
1. A.Purchasing
2. B.Preserving
3. C.Budgeting
4. D.Pricing
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Answer: A Purchasing
13.
The basic pattern drafted to the exact size of the body is called a
1. A.Skirt
2. B.Cape
3. C.Block
4. D.Bodice
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Answer: C Block
14.
The basic unit of raw materials used in making yarns is called
1. A.Lint
2. B.Fibre
3. C.Bias
4. D.Fabric
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Answer: B Fibre
15.
The body outline or figure of a person is called
1. A.Figure
2. B.Outfit
3. C.Size
4. D.Personality
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Answer: A Figure
16.
The effect of unhealthy eating habits include the following, except
1. A.Bacterial infection
2. B.Overweight
3. C.Choking
4. D.Optimal growth
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Answer: D Optimal growth
17.
The following are advantages of family budget except that it helps to
1. A.Prevent wasteful spending
2. B.Encourage impulsive buying
3. C.Make wise decision about expenditure
4. D.See how family spend their money
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Answer: B Encourage impulsive buying
18.
The freedom and benefit that is guaranteed to people by law is called ............
1. A.Right
2. B.Education
3. C.Privilege
4. D.Respect
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Answer: C Privilege
19.
The legal union between a man and a woman is referred to as ............
1. A.Cohabitation
2. B.Marriage
3. C.Dating
4. D.Engagement
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Answer: B Marriage
20.
The measure of the quality, quantity and method of goal attainment in the family is referred to as
1. A.Profit
2. B.Resources
3. C.Need
4. D.Standard
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Answer: D Standard
21.
The mixture of sugar, salt and water is used to control ............ in children.
1. A.Fever
2. B.Diarrhea
3. C.Colic
4. D.Constipation
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Answer: B Diarrhea
22.
The natural fibre suitable for harmattan is ............
1. A.Cotton
2. B.Linen
3. C.Wool
4. D.Rayon
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Answer: C Wool
23.
The process of neatening the raw edges of articles is called
1. A.Seam finishing
2. B.Hemming
3. C.Stitching
4. D.Seam allowance
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Answer: A Seam finishing
24.
The process of separating cotton fibres from the seeds is called
1. A.Ginning
2. B.Cleaning
3. C.Bailing
4. D.Carding
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Answer: A Ginning
25.
The process of twisting silk fibres to form a strong yarn is called
1. A.Dagumming
2. B.Throwing
3. C.Bailing
4. D.Carding
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Answer: B Throwing
26.
The purpose of courtship is to ............
1. A.Afford partners the opportunity to know more about love
2. B.Allow partners to come into physical contact
3. C.Enable partners to understand each other
4. D.Stay close to each other's family
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Answer: D Stay close to each other's family
27.
The space between stitching line and the cutting line is called
1. A.Dart
2. B.Notch
3. C.Grain line
4. D.Seam allowance
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Answer: A Dart
28.
The temperature of the baby bath water should be felt with the ______.
1. A.Elbow
2. B.Ankle
3. C.Foot
4. D.Knee
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Answer: A Elbow
29.
Tricycle and ball are examples of _______ children play materials.
1. A.Fun
2. B.Muscular
3. C.Role
4. D.Creative
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Answer: B Muscular
30.
Turkey sandwich is to snacks as chicken jollof rice is to ________.
1. A.Soup
2. B.Appetizers
3. C.Dessert
4. D.Main meal
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Answer: D Main meal
31.
When edges of garment are turned to the wrong side and stitched, it is called
1. A.Joining
2. B.Facing
3. C.Binding
4. D.Hemming
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Answer: B Facing
32.
When food is handled properly, it __________.
1. A.Accelerates spoilage
2. B.Increases risk of spoiling
3. C.Safeguards consumers' health
4. D.Encourages overspending
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Answer: C Safeguards consumers' health
33.
When picking snacks, hand contact can be avoided by using
1. A.Ladle
2. B.Tongs
3. C.Knives
4. D.Spatula
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Answer: B Tongs
34.
Which of the following drinks will be most suitable for a school child?
1. A.Coffee sip
2. B.Ginger beer
3. C.Soy milk
4. D.Black tea
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Answer: C Soy milk
35.
Which of the following fibre turns grey or yellow with age?
1. A.Viscose
2. B.Cotton
3. C.Nylon
4. D.Polyester
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Answer: A Viscose
36.
Which of the following is a procedure of seeking redress?
1. A.Destruction
2. B.Flight
3. C.Accusation
4. D.Dialogue
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Answer: D Dialogue
37.
Which of the following is not a cleaning equipment?
1. A.Bucket
2. B.Vacuum brush
3. C.Dustpan
4. D.Hand broom
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Answer: A Bucket
38.
Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when buying food?
1. A.Dialect of food seller
2. B.Food items in season
3. C.Quality of foodstuff
4. D.Size of the family
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Answer: A Dialect of food seller
39.
Which of the following is not factor to be considered when selecting household linen?
1. A.Money availability
2. B.Family needs
3. C.Size of the house
4. D.Duration of fabrics
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Answer: C Size of the house
40.
Which of the following practices will ensure safety in food handling?
1. A.Discard soft foods that are moldy
2. B.Wearing long painted nails
3. C.Cutting fruits before washing
4. D.Using raw eggs for drinks
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Answer: A Discard soft foods that are moldy

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