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PAPER I D. intelligence
MULTIPLE CHOICE E. physique
17. One of the physical features noticed in a pregnant
1. Household pests are dangerous to human health woman is
because they A. dizziness
A. Bore holes into furniture B. enlargement of tommy
B. Cause stain on cloth C. frequent urination
C. Contaminate food D. menstruation ceases
D. Make the house untidy E. vomiting
E. Polute the air 18. Goitre could be prevented by
2. The chief ingredient in soap making is A. drinking plenty water
A. acid B. dye C. fat D. soda E. water B. eating a lot of vitamin foods
3. Treatment given to wood in furniture making is known as C. eating enough roughages
A. finishing B. polishing D. including sea foods in the diet
C. seasoning D. varnishing E. taking foods rich in carbohydrate
E. wrapping 19. The tooth consists of three main parts namely;
4. Which of the following is the oldest type of floor? A. cement, jaw and gum
A. ceramic B. concrete C. marble B. Crown, neck and root
D. mud E. terrazzo C. detine, crown and root
5. Stagnant water in broken pots are good breeding places D. gum, cement and socket
for E. neck, crown and enamel
A. cats B. cockroaches C. mosquitoes D. reptiles 20. Dysentery can easily be spread by
E. snakes A. cricket B. fly C. mosquito
6. A pregnant woman needs food rich in calcium to D. tick E. weevil
A. aid digestion of food 21. A healthy relationship between a boy and a girl which
B. make the mother strong may lead to marriage is called.
C. provide energy to the unborn baby A. counselling B. courtship C. dating D. friendship
D. provide the growing baby with strong bone E. weeding
E. reduce bowel movement 22. Night wears should be
7. All these are toiletries EXCEPT. A. dark and heavy B. heavy and tight
A. comb B. lotion C. powder D. shawl E. soap C. light and comfortable D. short and light
8. Which of these is caused by moist heat? E. tight and short
A. Bruise B. Burn C. Cut D. Fall E. Scald 23. A pregnant woman needs the following EXCEPT.
9. Body odour can be controlled by the use of A. alcoholic beverages B. flatshoes
A. body cream C. loose clothes D. proteinous foods
B. conditioner E. protective foods
C. deodorant 24. The coloured part of the eyes is the
D. indigenous cosmetic A. cornea B. eyelid C. iris D. lens E. pupil
E. medicated soap 25. The marriage under the ordinance allows for the union
10. Maintenance of a good eye sight can be obtained by of one man and woman/women.
eating foods rich in vitamin A. five B. four C. three D. two E. one
A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E 26. The first step in laundry process is
11. What is the name given to the narrow tube in the skin in A. blueing B. rinsing C. soaking D. sorting
which hair grows? E. washing
A. Blood vessel B. Follicle C. Pit D. Root 27. The expanded programme on immunization (EPI) main
E. Scalp purpose is to protect children from ...................... deadly
12. Natural ventilation can be achieved through the following diseases.
EXCEPT. A. two B. three C. four D. five E. six
A. air conditioner B. chimney C. door 28. The wax inside the ear acts as
D. wall vent E. window A. ear funnel B. foreign body
13. Which of the following is an indigenous cosmetic? C. lubricant for the ear
A. Body cream B. Deodorant C. Lipstick D. passage for sound
D. Talcum powder E. Tiro E. trap for dust
14. The following are sitting room furniture EXCEPT. 29. A fourteen year old girl is regarded as having reached
A. book shelf B. cane chair C. centre table the age of
D. side stool E. work table A. infancy B. maturity C. motherhood
15. Glass is manufactured mainly from D. pre-school E. puberty
A. clay B. gavel C. marble D. mud E. sand 30. Lemon juice as a cleaning agent can be classified as
16. Health of the foetus depends on the mother’s an/a
A. diet B. education C. growth A. abrasive B. acidic cleaner C. alkaline cleaner

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D. detergent E. solvent E. vertical

31. Which of these fabrics is most suitable for bed sheet? 45. The flower arrangement is suitable for
A. Cotton B. Nylon C. Silk A. centre of church auditorium
D. Terylene E. Wool B. centre of conference table
32. Which of these is most suitable for cleaning rugs? C. corner of a reception hall
A. Brush B. Duster C. Floor polisher D. Long broom D. corner of a sitting room
E. Vaccum cleaner E. corridor of an office
33. Dandruff can be seen as flakes on the scalp. 46. In a home, the is the home maker.
A. black B. blue C. red D. white E. yellow A. children B. father C. house help D. mother
34. Weekly cleaning of sitting room involves. E. teacher
A. cleaning pictures and wall ornaments 47. Which of the following vitamins is easily destroyed
B. dusting surfaces and window ledges during cooking?
C. mpting ash trays A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
D. putting away magazines 48. Which of these groups of colours is called ‘secondary’?
E. tiding cushions A. Blue, red and purple
35. The part of the tooth that contains the blood vessels and B. Green, orange and purple
nerves is the C. Red, blue and white
A. dentine B. enamel C. gum D. jaw bone D. Red, yellow and blue
E. pulp cavity E. Yellow, blue and black
36. Which of these is best used for toilet training of a baby? 49. The act of receiving people and making them feel happy
A. Bowel B. Bucket C. Chamber pot D. Pit is called.
E. Water closet A. acceptance B. entertainment
37. Home economics was first taught by the missionaries as C. hosting D. relationship
A. Clothing and textiles E. welcoming
B. Domestic science 50. The process of changing the air in a room often enough
C. Family living to keep it fresh is
D. Foods and nutrition A. circulation B. cleaning
E. Home study C. decongestion D. sanitation
38. The ear is divided into parts. E. ventilation
A. two B. three C. four D. five E. six 51. The first step in cleaning a bedroom is to
39. What is child care? A. arrange the dressing table
A. Bathing and dressing the child B. make the bed
B. helping the child to walk C. open doors and window
C. providing all physical and emotional needs of a child D. sweep ceiling
D. providing all the clothes needed by a child E. sweep the floor
E. providing toys and sweets 52. How can household pests be avoided?
40. The following are the advantages of pre-natal care A. Clean and tidy up after cooking
EXCEPT. B. Cook once a day
A. Baby is given immunization C. Cook with gas cooker
B. Medical treatment is given to mother D. Sprinkle kerosene around the kitchen
C. Mother is advised on layette and diet E. Store cooked food in the refrigerator
D. Mother receives continuous supervision 53. Plain cement floor is best cleaned with
E. The unborn baby is examined A. carpet sweeper
41. Which of these is the best item for cleaning the ear? B. ceiling broom
A. Biro cover B. Cotton bud C. Fingertip C. mop
D. Knitting pin E. Matchstick D. scrubbing brush
42. Epidermis is the .......... of the skin. E. vacuum cleaner
A. hair follicle B. inner layer C. nerve ending 54. The first liquid that is produced from the mother’s breast
D. oil gland E. outer layer is and is known as colostrums.
43. A nuclear family consist of the A. bluish B. greenish C. pinkish D. whitish
A. father, aunts and children E. yellowish
B. father, mother and aunts 55. Wise management of family income is achieved through
C. father, mother and children A. budgeting B. listing needs
D. father, mother and uncles C. market survey D. planning
E. father, relatives and children E. saving
56. Cornea is for eye as septum is for
A. ear B. nose C. skin D. teeth
E. tongue
57. In a home, guests are entertained in the
A. bathroom B. bedroom C. kitchen
D. sitting room E. study room
58. Whitlow is a disease of the
44. The type of flower arrangement shown in the picture is A. ear B. feet C. nail D. nose E. hand
A. circular B. crescent C. horizontal D. triangular 59. Your sister’s or brother’s daughter is your

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A. aunt B. cousin C. nephew D. niece A. Cotton B. Linen

E. uncle C. Rayon D. Silk
60. Which of the following is NOT an important point to E. Wool
consider when selecting clothes? 13. Which of these is NOT a clothing accessory?
A. Friend B. Money available C. Occasion A. Hat
D. quality of fabric E. Weather B. Jewellery
C. Pant
D. Shoe
PAPER II E. Stockings
MULTIPLE CHOICE 14. A stitching line that joins two or more pieces of cloth
together is called a/an
1. Which of the following is a type of opening in a garment? A. dart
A. Dart B. Gather C. Pleat D. Slit E. Tuck B. embroidery
2. The fibre that produces the smell of burnt feathers when C. hem
burnt is D. seam
A. nylon B. polyester C. rayon D. silk E. wool E. slit
E. wool 15. Every fashion does not suit everybody because of
3. All these are qualities of cotton EXCEPT. differences in
A. absorbent A. choice B. culture C. figure D. occupation
B. cool E. reloigion
C. durable 16. Edges can be finished in the following ways EXCEPT.
D. warm A. binding B. facing C. fastening D. hemming
E. washable E. pinking
4. The tiny hair-like strands used for making fabrics are 17. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of linen?
called A. attacked by mildew
A. cloth B. readily affected by bleach
B. cocoon C. very strong
C. fibre D. very absorbent
D. textile E. stretches easily
E. yarn 18. Which of these fibres is natural?
5. Which of these is a neatening stitch? A. nylon B. Polyester C. Rayon D. Silk
A. Blanket E. Terylene
B. Chain 19. Which of the following is NOT a type of seam?
C. Herring bone A. Bound B. French C. Lapped D. Plain
D. Running E. Run and fell
E. Tacking 20. Which of these seams is more suitable for children’s
6. Which of these edge finishing methods is suitable for all clothing?
fabrics? A. Bound B. French C. Open D. Overlaid
A. Bound E. Run and fell
B. Edge stitching 21. The following are benefits of repairing an old garment
C. Over-casting EXCEPT that it
D. Pinking A. keeps wardrobe tidy
E. Zig-zag B. makes it last longer
7. The type of dress that should NOT be worn by a short C. makes it look beautiful
and plump girl is D. save money
A. dresses with vertical stripes E. wastes time and energy
B. dresses made of soft fabric 22. The following are permanent stitches EXCEPT.
C. large flowery designs A. Back
D. loose fitting coats B. Hemming
E. plain skirt C. Over-sewing
8. Which of these is the first stage in the process of cotton D. Running
manufacturing? E. Basting
A. Bailing B. Carding C. Combing D. Ginning 23. A sewing tool that is used to protect the middle finger
E. Spinning from injury is
9. All of the following sewing equipment are required for A. betweens B. bodkins C. stiletto D. thimble
cutting out patterns EXCEPT E. tweezers
A. brown paper B. pin C. scissors 24. Which of the following is NOT a fastner?
D. tape measure E. thimble A. Button and button bole B. Dart C. Hook and eye
10. The thread that runs length-wise n a fabric called D. Loop and hook E. Zipper
A. bias B. selvedge C. carp D. weave E. weft 25. Fabrics are used for the following EXCEPT.
11. Which of these is an embroidery stitch? A. Brick-making B. Hard furnishing
A. Back B. Hemming C. Herringbone C. Household linen D. Needle work
D. Over sewing E. Running E. Soft furnishing
12. Which of he following is a man-made fibre?

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26. Tools used for pattern drafting include the following 42. Which of these methods of cooking is best for preparing
EXCEPT. egg custard?
A. brown paper B. trench curve C. pencil A. Baking B. Boiling C. Grilling D. Smoking
D. scissors E. sewing machine E. Steaming
27. Clothes are worn for the following reasons EXCEPT 43. The process of presenting cooked food in an orderly and
A. cover nakedness attractive manner to individual is called
B. decorate environment A. entertain met B. formal service C. meal planning
C. look attractive D. meal service E. table setting
D. protection from weather 44. Bleeding gums and difficulty in healing of wounds is
E. show our culture caused by deficiency of vitamin.
28. Pattern n garment construction is used for the following A. A B. C C. D D. E E. K
EXCEPT. 45. Which of these food items leaves a translucence effect
A. direct cutting of fabric on paper?
B. help for trial and error in sewing A. Cassava B. Egg C. Groundnut D. Rice
C. make sewing easy E. Yam
D. prevent serious mistakes 46. Which of these is NOT a protective food?
E. prevent waste of time A. Carrot B. Lettuce C. Margarine D. Pineapple
29. The upright metal rod which holds the thread in a sewing E. Spinach
machine is 47. Which of these foods is MOST suitable for baking.
A. bobbin B. bobbing winder C. feed dog A. Akara B. Biscuit C. Doughnut D. Egg roll
D. needle bar E. spool pin E. Groundnut
30. Facing in clothing is the process of covering raw edge 48. Which of the following is NOT a cooking method?
with A. Boiling B. Grinding C. Roasting D. Steaming
A. fabric B. lace C. bead D. button E. stitch E. Stewing
31. Which of these is Inc function of vitamin A? 49. Deficiency of calcium in the body results in poor
A. Aids clotting of blood A. absorption of nutrients
B. Builds bones and teeth B. development of muscles
C. For healthy skin and sight\ C. digestion of foods
D. Helps in digestion D. formation of bones
E. Important for healthy gum E. formation of haemoglobin
32. When the white of an egg is heated it. 50. Which of these minerals should always be made
A. caramelizes B. coagulates C. dextrinizes available to girls at puberty?
D. gelatinizes E. shrinks A. Calcium B. Chloride C. lodine D. Iron
33. Grater is used for the following EXCEPT. E. Phosphorus
A. carrot B. coconut C. egg D. nutmeg 51. Which of the following is NOT a major factor to consider
E. onion in meal planning?
34. Which food group below provides protein? A. Available income
A. Fish, lard, egg B. Balanced meal
B. Legumes, cereal, meat C. Method of cooing
C. Legume, meat, egg D. Occupation
D. Meat, fish, fruit E. Time available
E. Nut, bones, fish 52. The first to be served in a 3-course breakfast meal is
35. Soya beans is an example of A. beverage B. cereal C. fruit juice D. pudding
A. cereal B. fruit C. pulse D. tuber E. snack
E. vegetable 53. Which of the following materials makes a good utensil
36. Which of the following is NOT a common method of for picnic?
cooking egg? A. Aluminium B. Ceramic C. Galvanized iron
A. Baking B. Frying C. Poaching D. Glass E. Plastic
D. Scramblig E. Steaming 54. What is the common name given to table cloth and
37. Sugar found in milk is napkins or serviette?
A. dextrose B. fructose C. glucose D. lactose A. Cruet-set B. Cutlery C. Linen D. Tale mat
E. sucrose E. Table sheet
38. Which of these is a good source of vitamin A?
A. Carrot B. Orange C. Banana D. Guava
E. Lemon
39. The last meal in a day is called
A. breakfast B. dessert C. dinner D. lunch
E. snack
40. Which of these is an energy giving food?
A. Banana B. Beans C. Carrot D. Meat
E. Potato
41. Which of these items is NOT used in cake making?
A. Egg B. Flour C. Nutmeg D. Sugar
E. Yeast

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55. The food items numbered I-V are good sources of E. wearing clean clothing and an apron
A. carbohydrate 60. At room temperature, margarine is in state.
B. fat A. gaseous B. jelly C. liquid D. semi-liquid
C. mineral E. solid
D. protein
E. vitamin
56. The food item numbered is of plant origin. HOME ECONOMICS PAPER I 2018
A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V
57. The food item numbered I is a good source of 1.C 7.D 13.E 19.B 25.E 31.A 37.C 43.C 49.B 55.A
A. Calcium 2.D 8.E 14.E 20.B 26.D 32.E 38.B 44.B 50.E 56.B
B. iodine
3.D 9.C 15.E 21.B 27.E 33.D 39.C 45.B 51.C 57.D
C. magnesium
D. phosphorus 4.D 10.A 16.A 22.C 28.E 34.A 40.A 46.D 52.A 58.C
E. potassium 5.C 11.B 17.B 23.A 29.E 35.E 41.B 47.B 53.D 59.D
58. Which of these is a stimulating drink?
6.D 12.A 18.D 24.C 30.B 36. C 42.E 48.B 54.E 60.A
A. Chocolate
B. Coffee
C. Coco-cola HOME ECONOMICS PAPER II 2018
D. Egg flip
E. Pineapple juice 1.D 7.C 13.C 19.A 25.A 31.C 37.D 43.D 49.D 55.D
59. Kitchen hygiene can be maintained in the following ways 2.E 8.D 14.C 20.B 26.E 32.B 38.A 44.E 50.D 56.E
EXCEPT.
3.D 9.E 15.C 21.E 27.B 33.C 39.C 45.C 51.E 57.A
A. cleaning the working surface regularly
B. covering prepared foods 4.C 10.C 16.C 22.E 28.B 34.C 40.E 46.C 52.C 58.B
C. covering the hair while cooking 5.A 11.C 17.E 23.D 29.E 35.C 41.E 47.B 53.E 59.D
D. keeping nails long and polished 6.C 12.C 18.D 24.B 30.A 36.A 42.E 48.B 54.C 60.E

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATION (JSS 3)

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PAPER I 7. Which of the following ways CANNOT be used to
prevent tooth decay?
1. Mattress should be shaken at least once a week to A. Avoid sharing toothbrush with others
A. decrease its width B. increase its length B. Clean the teeth after eating
C. maintain its shape D. make it softer C. Keep your teeth cleaning materials properly
E. renew its cover. D. Use other people’s chewing sticks
2. Floor coverings are used for the following EXCEPT to E. Visit the dentist occasional
A. cover poorly finished floors. 8. The area around the gum that separates the crown from
B. increase noise from shoes. the root in human teeth is called
C. make a room warm and comfortable. A. cement B. dentine C. enamel D. neck
D. protect the floor. E. pulp cavity
E. serve as decoration for the room. 9. An adult with a complete set of teeth will have
3. The solvent that can remove grease from fabrics is on the upper java
A. bleach B. detergent C. methylated spirit A. 15 B. 16 C. 28 D. 32 E. 40
D. vinegar E. water 10. Another name for myopia
4. Which of the following is NOT a way of preventing body A. cataract B. long-sightedness
odour? C. night blindness D. short-sightedness
A. Frequent bathing. E. exerophalmia
B. Observing good hygiene. 11. The hole through which light enters the eye is called
C. Wearing clean cloth. A. aqueous humour B. lens C. optic nerve
D. Wearing dirty cloth. D. pupil E. retina
E. Wearing perfumes. 12. Which of the following is NOT a part of the eye?
5. Which of the following best explains Home-Economics? A. Cornea B. Iris C. Lens D. Pore
A. Find out the needs of individuals. E. Pupil
B. Find out ways of meeting the need of families. 13. The way in which body parts are held up or carried when
C. Give people food, clothing, housing and water a person stands, walks, sits or works Is called
D. Improve the goods and services which families use. A. fitting B. position C. posterior D. posture
E. Prepare people for employment. E. shape
6. Oil gland does NOT function properly in skin. 14. Which of the following is NOT a deodorant?
A. combination B. dry C. moisturised D. normal A. Gel B. Oil C. Powder D. Roll-on E. Spray
E. oily 15. Which of these results when a sharp object makes an
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A. Bite B. Bruise C. Burn D. Cut

E. Sting
16. The tool for filing and shaping the nails is called
A. buffer B. emery board C. nail polish
D. razor blade E. scissors
32. Identify the kitchen tool in the figure above.
17. Which of the following is NOT a skin injury?
A. Cutter B. Juicer C. Opener D. Sieve
A. Bite B. Bruise C. Cut D. Ringworm E. Sting.
E. Whisk
18. Which of the following is NOT a kitchen cloth?
33. What is the tool in the figure used for?
A. Apron B. Floor cloth C. Hand towel
A. Cutting pastry B. Extracting juice
D. Oven cloth E. Tea towel
C. Opening can and tin D. Sieving flour
19. Which of the following is wrongly paired?
E. Whisking egg.
A. Ears for hearing B. Eye for seeing
34. A state of relaxation where one is conscious of his
C. Nose for breathing D. Skin for feeling
environment is
E. Tongue for speaking.
A. fatigue B. nervousness C. rest D. routine
20. To prevent children from Tuberculosis, the right
E. sleep
immunization is
35. All these are resources that exist within an individual
A. BCG B. DPT C. Hepatitis D. Measles
EXCEPT
E. Yellow fever
A. energy B. imagination C. knowledge D. money
21. Fibres are grouped into and
E. skill
A. animal, plant B. artificial, plant
36. For proper movement of human body, is regularly
C. natural, animal D. natural, artificial
needed.
E. textile, yarn.
A. exercise B. food C. relaxation D. sleep
22. Butter and margarine are sources of
E. stretching
A. carbohydrate B. fats and oil C. mineral
37. The process of choosing among alternatives is called
D. protein E. vitamin
A. action taken B. alternating
23. The last course of a meal is called
C. decision-making D. implementation
A. appetizer B. dessert C. dinner D. lunch
E. management.
E. main meal
38. All these are qualities of a good refuse bin EXCEPT
24. A period when two people of opposite sex study each
A. attractive colour B. good fitting cover
other before marriage is called
C. leak-proof D. strong and durable
A. courtship B. dating C. family love D. friendship
E. strong handles.
E. orientation
39. Home Economics is related to the following EXCEPT
25. The first sign and symptom of pregnancy is
A. agriculture B. biology C. chemistry
A. cessation of menses.
D. fine art E. french
B. constant urination.
40. Which of the following does NOT describe a home?
C. enlargement of abdomen.
A. A house in which a family lives.
D. enlargement of breast.
B. A shelter in which people can live.
E. morning sickness.
C. Place where family prepares food and eat together.
26. Consumers are the
D. Where people live and share their interest
A. middlemen that sell goods produced.
E. Where people live and work together.
B. people that contribute money to finance production.
41. The female reproductive organ is made up of the
C. raw materials used to produce goods.
following EXCEPT
D. users of goods and services.
A. egg B. two ovaries C. urethra D. uterus
E. workers employed in industries.
E. vagina
27. The Christian marriage is contracted in the
42. The process of separating dirty articles according to
A. church B. court C. mosque D. office
colours or fabric is called
E. palace
A. airing B. mending C. raising D. sorting
28. Which of the following should be avoided to maintain
E. steeping
good posture?
43. The stage when adolescents meet and like each other is
A. Eat balanced meal.
called relationship period.
B. Have sufficient sleep.
A. adult B. boy/girl C. children D. family
C. Stand straight while lifting an object.
E. girl/man
D. Take regular exercise.
44. Which of these is applied last in make-up?
E. Wear comfortable shoes and walk upright.
A. Cleaner B. Eye pencil C. Foundation cream
29. The best seam to be used on light and easily frayed
D. Moisturizing cream E. Perfume
fabric is
45. Which of these is NOT an advantage of concrete floor?
A. close overcastting B. French C. open
A. Can be painted into different colours
D. overlaid E. run and fell
B. Does not wear out easily.
30. Goitre is the deficiency disease of
C. it is cheaper than mud floor.
A. calcium B. iodine C. iron D. phosphorus
D. It is strong.
E. salt
E. It is suitable for every area.
31. Dysentery can easily be spread by
46. Lack of proper care of the eye can lead to the following
A. cattle B. flies C. mosquitoes D. moths E. rats

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EXCEPT 2. At room temperature, fat is in state.

A. a strain on the eye B. eye bleeding A. gaseous B. jelly C. liquid D. semi-liquid
C. eye infection D. poor sight E. solid
E. the need to wear glasses. 3. Buying food in large quantity is called purchasing.
47. Polygamous family is made of A. bulk B. cheap C. good D. hire E. wise
A. a man and his wives 4. Which of these foods is a good source of calcium?
B a man his wives and their children A. Beans B. Carrot C. Meat D. Milk
C. husband and his wife. E. Groundnut.
D. husband, in-laws and children 5. The chemical substance in the food that promotes
E. more than one man to a wife growth is referred to as
48. Voice breaks and becomes deeper in boys is a sign of A. compound B. enzyme
A. adolescence B. illness C. manhood C. in-organic matter D. nutrient E. nutrition.
D. maturity E. puberty 6. The person responsible for planning the menu and
49. Puberty is toe short span of time which marks the activities of a social gathering is known as a
beginning of maturation A. friend B. guest C. hostess D. mate
A adolescence B. adulthood C. childhood E. neighbour.
D. girls E sexual. 7. The following are methods of cooking EXCEPT
50. Budget is based on income A. baking B. boiling C. grilling D. salting
A. future B. gross C. net D. partial E. total E. steaming
51. The largest part in a girl’s body measurement is 8. The process of keeping food cold for short time storage
A bust B. hips C. neck D. shoulder E. waist. is referred to as
52. A good example of a sedentary worker is a A. chilling B. cooling C. processing D. refrigeration
A. hairdresser B. mason C. plumber D. teacher E. storage
E. typist 9. Which of these items is a perishable food?
53. The process of caring for the hands and finger-nails is A. Flour B. Meat C. Salt D. Sugar E. Yeast.
called 10. Which of the following kitchen pests feeds on cereals?
A. grooming B. hand care C. manicure A. Ant B. Cockroach C. Housefly D. Termite
D. pedicure E. steaming E. Weevil
54. Which of the 4ollowing is NOT a body change in 11. When egg is boiled, the white part
female? A. caramelizes B. coagulates C. gelatinizes
A. Breast development D. shrinks E. wrinkles
B. Expansion of hips 12. Lemon or lime juice can be used for cleaning
C. Growing hairs in their armpits article.
D. Menstruation starts A. aluminium B. brass C. copper D. glass
E. Voice becomes deeper E. gold
55. When the morning sun shines on the skin, vitamin is 13. Which of the following solutions is used to test for the
produced. presence of CHO in food?
A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E A. Amino acid B. Benedict C. Iodine D. Milion
56. Which of the following is NOT suitable the skin? E. Sudan Ill
A. Bleaching cream B. Cleansing lotion 14. The first meal for the day is known as
C. Disinfectant D. Perfume A. breakfast B. brunch C. dessert D. dinner
E. Toilet soap. E. lunch
57. Which of these symbols represents place on fold in 15. Fruit drinks provide the body with vitamin
clothing construction? A. A B. B C. C D. E EK
16. The best milk for feeding a new born baby is
milk.
A. breast B. condensed C. evaporated D. skimmed
58. Which of these is NOT a type of stain? E. sweetened
A. Animal B. Grease C. Mineral 17. Calcium is important to a pregnant woman because it
D. Synthetic E. Vegetable A. aids digestion B. prevents abortion
59. Which of these is a manual device used in the home? C. provides energy.
A. Blender B. Dish washer D. provides the baby with strong bones
C. Carpet sweeper E. reduces bowel movement.
D. Food mixer 18. Which of these methods is used for making cake?
E. Vacuum cleaner. A. Blending B. Braising C. Creaming
60. Drainage system includes the following EXCEPT D. Garnishing E. Poaching
A. closed gutter B. incinerator 19. Cowpea, groundnuts, bambara nuts, and soya beans
C. open gutter D. septic tank E. sewage pipe are
PAPER II A. cereals B. fruits C. pulses D. tubers
1. The food nutrient that provides the body with heat and E. vegetables
energy for work is called 20. An overweight person should avoid taking
A. carbohydrate B. mineral C. protein A. fish and vegetables
D. vitamin E. water B. fruits and vegetables

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C. milk and fruits D. Pinking E. Zig-zag

D. roughages 36. Which of the following is NOT a type of seam?
E. sweets and chocolate A. French B. Lapped C. Over-sewing
21. Food eaten in-between meals that can fill the stomach D. Plain E. Run and fell
but may not provide the necessary nutrients is 37. Fibres have to be spun into yarn in order to produce
A. fruits B. Snacks C. squash D. tea E. vegetables A. bedsheet B. cotton C. fabric D. thread
22. Which of the following is NOT a career in Home- E. tie
Economics? 38. A stitching line that joins two or more pieces of cloth
A. Catering B. Dietetics C. Tailoring D. Teacher together is called a
E. Technician A. dart B. hem C. seam D. selvedge E. yarn.
23. To prevent leafy vegetable spoilage, store 39. The following are permanent stitches EXCEPT
under condition. A. back B. basting C. hemming D. over-sewing
A. airy B. freezed C. hot D. moist E. warm E. running
24. Which of these CANNOT be grated? 40. Which of these sewing equipment is used for making
A. Carrot B. Coconut C. Egg D. Nutmeg E. Onion marks on patterns and fabrics?
25. Which of these is NOT a body-building food? A. Needle B. Pin-cushion C. Scissors
A. Beans B. Cassava C. Egg D. Meat E. Milk D. Tailor’s chalk E. Tape measure
26. The subject that helps Home Economist to understand 41. Which of these sewing equipment is worn on the finger
the effect of heat on food is to protect it from needle prick?
A. agriculture B. chemistry C. geography A. Betweens B. Crewel C. Pinking shear
D. mathematics E. sociology D. Thimble E. Tracing wheel
27. The breakdown of food into smaller particles is called 42. Fastenings are more often attached to
A. absorption B. dentition C. digestion A. armhole B. hem C. hip D. openings
D. metabolism E. nutrition E. yoke.
28. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group? 43. For skirts and trouser bands, and
A. Catereer B. Cook C. Dietitian D. Model fastenings are most suitable.
E. Nutritionist A. button, loop B. hooks, bars
29. Which of the following food groups provides protein? C. hooks, loop D. press-stud, button
A. Fish, lard, eggs E. tapes, ribbons.
B. Legumes, cereals, meat 44. Which of these is NOT an important measurement
C. Legumes, meat, eggs needed for making simple garments for girls?
D. Meat, fish, fruits A. Bust B. Hip C. Neck D. Skirt length
E. Nuts, bones, fish E. Waist
30. Eating of snacks and chewing of gum is very common 45. A person’s body outline is also called
among the A. dress B. figure C. outfit D. physique
A. adolescents B. aged C. infants D. invalids E. style.
E. toddlers 46. During burning test, fibre produces smell of a
31. Wool fibre has a and appearance burning hair.
A. cool, slippery B. dull, stitch A. cotton B. nylon C. rayon D. silk E. wool
C. lustrous, smooth D. rough, dull 47. Which of the following is a type of opening in garment
E. smooth, dull. construction?
32. Which of these is the final stage of manufacturing cotton A. Faced slit B. Hook and eye
fibre? C. Peter pan D. Press-stud E. Zip
A. Bailing B. Caching C. Cleaning 48. Neatening of raw edges in clothing construction is called
D. Spinning D. Weaving A. decorating B. finishing C. knitting D. quitting
33. Which of these is NOT an advantage of commercial E. sewing
patterns? 49. A stitch that is both decorative and permanent is called
A. Made in different styles. A. back B. chain C. hemming D. running
B. Often require adjustments to fit the user. E. tacking
C. Pattern envelopes contain information about the 50. Clothes are taken care of for the following reasons
fabric. EXCEPT to
D. Saves time. A. keep clean B. keep fitted
E. Reduce mistakes in garment making. C. kill disease D. last long E. save money
34. Pattern in garment construction is used for the following 51. Tools used for pattern drafting include the following
EXCEPT EXCEPT
A. in direct cutting of fabric. A. brown paper B. french curve C. pencil
B. that it makes sewing easy. D. scissors E. sewing machine
C. that it prevents serious mistake. 52. Clothes are worn for the following reasons EXCEPT to
D. that it helps to prevent waste of time. A. cover nakedness.
E. that it helps to eliminate trial and error in sewing. B. decorate environment.
35. Which of these seam finishing processes is suitable for C. look attractive.
all fabrics? D. protect from weather condition.
A. Bound B. Edge stitching C. Overcasting E. show our culture.

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53. Accessories in dressing include the following EXCEPT 60. The sewing machine part that holds the fabric firmly in
A. hats B. jewelries C. shoes D. singlets place for stitching is referred to as
E. stockings A. balance wheel B. bobbin C. feed-dog
54. Which of the following is a characteristic of linen? It is D. needle clamp E. presser foot
A. affected by moth.
B. harmed by moisture. HOME ECONOMICS PAPER I 2017
C. non-absorbent.
D. poor conductor of heat. 1.C 7.D 13.D 19.E 25.A 31.B 37.C 43.B 49.E 55.D
E. very strong. 2.B 8.D 14.B 20.B 26.D 32.B 38.A 44.E 50.C 56.A
55. Which of the following is a man-made fibre? 3.B 9.B 15.D 21.D 27.A 33.B 39.E 45.C 51.B 57.B
A. Cotton B. Linen C. Rayon D. Silk E. Wool. 4.D 10.D 16.B 22.B 28.C 34.C 40.E 46.B 52.E 58.D
56. The fibre that produces the smell of burning paper is 5.B 11.D 17.D 23.B 29.E 35.D 41.C 47.B 53.C 59.D
A. nylon B. polyester C. rayon D. silk E. wool 6.B 12.D 18.B 24.A 30.B 36.A 42.D 48.E 54.E 60.B
57. In garment construction, edges are matched using
A. darts B. folds C. grains D. notches
E. seams. HOME ECONOMICS PAPER II 2017
58. Which of these is NOT suitable for a tall and slender
person? 1.A 7.D 13.B 19.C 25.B 31.D 37.C 43.B 49.B 55.C
A. Broad belt B. Full sleeve 2.E 8.D 14.A 20.E 26.B 32.E 38.C 44.C 50.B 56.C
C. Large flowery designs D. Pleated skirts 3.A 9.B 15.C 21.B 27.C 33.B 39.B 45.B 51.E 57.D
E. Tight dresses. 4.D 10.E 16.A 22.E 28.D 34.A 40.D 46.E 52.B 58.E
59. Which of the following fibres are made from wood pulp? 5.D 11.B 17.D 23.A 29.C 35.B 41.D 47.A 53.D 59.D
A. Acetate B. Nylon C. Polyester D. Rayon 6.C 12.B/C18.C 24.C 30.A 36.B 42.D 48.E 54.E 60.E
E. Silk

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATION (JSS 3)

Past Questions with Solutions
HOME ECONOMICS 2016
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PAPER I A. baby’s heart beat B. baby’s weight
MULTIPLE CHOICE C. mother’s blood pressure
1. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of D. mother’s height E. mother’s weight
bread feeding? 6. In a normal woman, pregnancy period lasts for
A. Contains nutrients needed by the baby about and weeks.
B. Does not need additional preparation A. 17,28 B. 20,25 C. 25, 35
C. Free from germs D. 36, 40 E. 40, 45
D. Not expensive 7. Which of the following organs is NOT part of a
E. Reduces the bond between mother and female reproductive system?
child. A. Fallopian tube B. Kidney C. Ovary
2. Which of the following is NOT part of baby’s D. Ovum E. uterus
layette? 8. A baby’s first ticky stool is called
A. Mosquito net b. Napkin C. Plastic pant A. colic B. colostrums C. diphtheria
D. Safety pin E. shawl D. layette E. meconium
3. A child can be immunized against the following 9. An infant should be given measles vaccine at
diseases EXCEPT month.
A. fever B. Measles C. Polio A. 2 B. 3 C. 5 D. 8 E. 9
D. smallpox E. tetanus 10. Oral rehydration Therapy (O.R.T) is a first aid
4. Which of these is NOT a condition that makes treatment for
bottle feeding very necessary for an infant? A. colic B. constipation C. convulsion
When D. diarrhea E. vomiting
A. Mother cannot produce enough milk 11. How many doses of BCG vaccine is
B. Mother is sick recommend for an infant in the immunization
C. Mother is working full-time outside the schedules?
home A. 1 B. 2 C.3 D. 4 E. 5
D. Mother wants to maintain her body shape 12. Most babies start teething at about
E. There are multiple births e.g twins. month
5. At post-natal check-up, the following are A. 2nd B. 3rd C. 5th D. 10th E. 12th
examined EXCEPT 13. Two major factors that influence development

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in a child are B. Putting away clothings

A. Exercise and nutrition C. Removing cobwebs from ceiling
B. Exercise and rest D. Sweeping the floor
C. Heredity and environment E. Tidying the tops of dressing table.
D. Medication and environment 24. One of these is NOT an importance of family
E. Nutrition and medication budget.
14. Which of these treatments is given to cuts A. Family budgeting helps the family to make
before going to hospital? wise decisions about expenditure
A. dressing B. emergency C. first aid B. Helps the family to see how they spend
D. injection E. tetanus their money
15. Marriage under the ordinance is also called C. Helps the family to spend money on what
marriage they really need.
A. church B. court C. customary D. It makes the family to buy things not
D. Islamic E. traditional planned for.
16. Which of these is NOT a guidelines for E. It prevents wasteful spending of family
exercising the body? money.
A. Do not use drugs for exercise 25. Special clothing is required for all the following
B. Exercise for about 20 minutes a day EXCEPT
C. Exercise regularly A. Church B. relaxation C. school
D. Set aside time for exercise D. sleeping E. sport
E. Take plenty food after exercise 26. Using the family resources to meet the family
17. Seasoning in wood means needs or goals is referred to as
A. Applying paint or polish on a wood A. Expenses management
B. Cleaning a plain wood along the grains B. Goal management
C. Making furniture out of wood C. Home management
D. Removing moisture from wood D. Need management
E. Removing stains on wood E. Resource use
18. A pregnant woman should avoid 27. The baby developing in the womb is called
clothes A. cell B. egg C. foetus D. ovary
A. clean B. comfortable C. free E. ovum
D. loose E. tight 28. The care required by a pregnant woman
19. The following factors are considered when before childbirth is care
choosing a marriage partner EXCEPT A. ante-natal B. birth C. child
A. age B. genotype C. HIV test D. normal E. post-natal
D. wealth E. love 29. A baby needs clothing for the following
20. Which of the following are material resources? purposes EXCEPT to
A. Attitude, money, energy and household A. Enhance his appearance
equipment B. Keep him warm
B. Car, money, social facilities and household C. Make him look taller
equipment D. Protect him
C. Energy, money, knowledge and car E. Regulate his body temperature
D. Energy, time, knowledge and ability 30. A female who entertains people is known as
E. Time, money, creativity and blender A. guest B. host C. hostess
21. A household buddget could be influenced by D. waitress E. worker
A. business of the family B. family income 31. One of the following is NOT suitable for the
C. finances skin.
D. number of people in the household A. Bleaching cream B. Cleansing lotion
E. tasks to be accomplished C. Moisturizing cream D. Toilet soap
22. Which of the following is NOT part of the E. Toning cream
structure of the skin? 32. Which of the following is NOT a sense organ?
A. Hair B. Hair root C. Hair gland A. Ear B. Eye C. Hair D. Nose
D. Sweat gland E. Sweat pore E. Tongue
23. Which of these activities is NOT done daily in 33. Which of these are used for meeting family
the bedroom? needs?
A. Making the bed A. Cars B. Gaols C. Resources

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D. Standards E. Tools pregnancy?

34. The type of family where a man is legally A. Enlarged abdomen
married to more than one wife is B. Face becomes beautiful
A. extended B. monogamous C. nuclear C. Frequent urination
D. polyandry E. polygamous D. Menstruation stops E. vomiting
35. Which of the following is NOT classified as a 45. Which of these is NOT a way of inviting guest
cleaning agent? to formal parties?
A. Alkaline B. Blenches C. Polishes A. Beating of drum B. Card C. Telephone
D. Starch E. Water D. Text message E. Verbal communication
36. Materials for waste disposal include the 46. The part of the ear that contains the pinna is
following EXCEPT A. auditory nerves B. ear drum C, inner ear
A. gutters B. polythene bag D. middle ear E. outer ear
C. refuse bags D. refuse bins 47. All of the following belong to the same group
E. waste basket EXCEPT
37. One of the following is not a drainage system A. dermis B. iris C. lens D. pupil
A. free drainage B. incinerator E. retina
C. open drainage D. septic tank 48. Dryness of the skin can be caused by
E. sewage pipe A. Applying body creams after bath
38. Body odour can be prevented by all these B. Eating fruits and vegetables
EXCEPT C. Eating unbalanced meal always
A. Accumulation of dirt on the body D. Sweat glands working properly
B. Applying perfume on clean bodies and E. Using mild soap while bathing
clothes 49. Stains on clothes should be removed
C. Bathing regularly A. any time B. as soon as they occur
D. Changing underwears every day C. days after they occurred
E. Using good perfumes and deodorants D. in the night
sparingly E. one day after occurrence
39. The primary needs of an individual are 50. One of the following is not a right of the
A. Food, shelter, recreation consumer.
B. Food, clothing, education A. Right to be informed about the goods and
C. Food, clothing, shelter services he is paying for
D. Food, clothing, vacation B. Right to safety
E. Food, shelter, car. C. The right to be heard
40. One of these characteristics is NOT common D. The right to choose what he wants
to both adolescent boys and girls E. The right to seize whatever he wants
A. Become self-conscious 51. For good sitting posture, it is necessary to do
B. Feel hungry easily one of the following.
C. Have emotional changes A. Hold the shoulder front
D. Protruding stomach B. Keep the head and chest up
E. Start being attracted to the opposite sex. C. Keep your legs wide apart
41. One of the following is not necessary for D. Lean forward
bathing a baby. E. Sit with the hips forward
A. Bath tub B. Coarse sponge 52. The white outer part of the tooth is called
C. Mild soap D. Soft sponge E. Soft towel A. dentine B. enamel C. epidemics
42. A plan that requires a long period of time to D. gum E. neck
attain is called plan 53. Which of the following groups of people needs
A. expended B. extended C. long term more of energy food?
D. prolonged E. stretch A. Aged B. Babies C. Children
43. The following are advantages of concrete floor D. Manual worker E. Trader
EXCEPT it 54. U. N. I. C. E. F usually helps to provide for the
A. can easily be washed nutritional welfare of all of these EXCEPT
B. does not wear out easily C. is cheap A. adult B. infants C. pre-school children
D. is not always attractive D. school children E. toddlers
E. is suitable for every room in the house. 55. Which of the following is known as a
44. Which of the following is NOT a sign of sunshine vitamin?

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A. K B. D C. B D. C E. A D. treadle E. zig-zag
56. Removing vegetables stain involves sprinkling 8. Which of the following is NOT the use of
salt over the damp stain to stop it from pattern in garment construction?
A. drying B. removing C. soaking A. To guide the cutting of fabric
D. spreading E. Sticking B. For trail and error of fabric
57. The process of making food could and keeping C. Prevent waste of fabric
them cold is called D. Make sewing easy
A. Cooling B. maintenance C. refrigeration E. Prevent serious mistakes in dress making
D. soaking E. storing 9. Pattern marks is done with these EXCEPT
58. A sink is usually placed near the kitchen A. carbon paper B. direct drawing C. pin
widow to D. running stitch E. tracing paper
A. Gain good light and ventilation 10. The part of sewing machine that holds the
B. Make for easy reach of the window fabric firmly in place for stitching is called
C. Make hand washing easy A. balance wheel B. feed-dog
D. Make plumbing and drainage easy C. presser foot D. stitch regulator
E. Make the kitchen attractive E. tension discs
59. All these are floor finishes EXCEPT 11. Clothes are worn for the following reasons
A. concrete B. marble C. mud D. rug EXCEPT
E. terrazzo A. beauty the body B. cover nakedness
60. Flowers can be kept fresh by placing them in C. display figure faults D. for protection
water E. to keep the body warm
A. cold B. iced C. muddy D. salt 12. Which of these is a fastening that can be tied?
E. warm A. Hook and eye B. Loop and button
C. Roulean loop D. Tape E. Zip
PAPER II 13. Materials needed for cutting out patterns are
MULTIPLE CHOICE all EXCEPT
1. Which of these is NOT a type of facing? A. carbon paper B. fabric C. pin
A. Crossway B. Edge stitch C. Extended D. scissors E. tape measure
D. Shaped E. Straight Use the diagram below to answer questions 14 to
2. The body outline or shape of a person is called 16.
A. figure B. outfit C. personality
C. size E. style
3. Which of the following fastenings is used on
opening without a wrap?
A. Buttons and buttonholes
B. Buttons and loops
C. Eyelets and cords
D. Press studs E. zips
4. Back stitch can be used to join pieces of 14. What is the name of the figure above?
fabrics permanently when is not A. Back bodice B. Back skirt
available C. Front bodice D. Front skirt
A. Needle B. pattern C. sewing machine E. Sleeve
D. thread marking E. thread 15. What does “A” represent?
5. Which one of the following stitches can be A. Broken lines B. Diamond shape
used as a decorative stitch? C. Place on fold D. Slide seam
A. Back B. Chain C. Hemming D. Joining E. Triangular perforation
E. Tacking 16. What does “B” represent?
A. Arm hole B. Belt C. Lining
6. Which of the following NOT a term in Clothing
and Textiles? E. Neckline E. Perforation
A. Accessories B. Figure C. Clothes 17. The “C” lines are lines
D. Grinding E. Style A. arrowed B. Broken C. perforated
7. The machine that can be used for neatening D. stitching E. straight
seams, button holes with manual control and 18. What does “D” stand for?
embroidery stitches is machine A. adjustment line B. cutting line
A. automatic B. hand C. tracing wheel C. Grain line D. place on fold
E. Plain line

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19. The arrow on “E” stands for 33. Which of these methods of cooking requires
A. cutting line B. plain line C. side seam careful temperature control?
D. warp E. weft A. Baking B. Boiling C. Frying
20. Which of these is NOT a part of sewing D. Roasting E. Steaming
machine? 34. Which of these disease conditions can be
A. Balance wheel B. Feed plate reduced by adequate of calcium in the body?
C. Pressure screw D. shuttle case A. Anaemia B. Beri-beri C. Kwashiokor
E. thimble D. Rickets E. Scurvy
21. Which of the following is an edge stitch? 35. The major function of Vitamin A in the body is
A. Chain B. Cross C. Feather to
D. French knot E. loop A. Maintain good sight
22. Patterns are drawn within a B. Produce enzymes
A. construction box B. construction frame C. Protect delicate organs
C. construction line D. drawing line D. Provide heat and energy
D. straight line E. Repair body cells
23. The part of the sewing machine that regulates 36. The simplest form of protein absorbed after
the tightness of the thread during stitching is digestion is
A. bobbin B. presser foot C. stitch regulator A. amino acid B. fatty acid C. galactose
D. stop motion screw E. tension disc D. glucose E. glycerol
24. Pattern symbols include all of the following 37. The substance contained in foods that must be
EXCEPT consumed in the right proportion is called
A. circle B. dot C. notch D. straight grain A. carbohydrate B. fat and oil C. nutrient
E. waist line D. protein E. vitamin
25. A line of stitching that joins two or more pieces 38. Which of these is refreshing drink?
of cloth is called A. Chocolate B. Coffee C. Egg flip
A. facing B. fullness C. seam D. Lemonade E. Tea
D. stitch E. trimming 39. A specially made pot used to reduce the time
26. A treadle machine is operated with needed to cook food is
A. computer B. electric C. feet A. cooking B. frying pan C. kettle
D. hand E. motor D. pressure cooker E. saucepan
27. Which of these is a temporary stitch? 40. Steaming is a method of cooking food in the
A. Machine B. Even tacking from water.
C. Back stitching D. Chain stitching A. heat, boiling B. heat, hot C. oil, hot
E. Over sewing D. smoke, boiled E. steam, boiling
28. An example of an embroidery stitch is 41. Which of these foods is an excellent source of
A. back stitch B. running stitch plant protein?
C. machine stitch D. cross stitch A. Akara balls B. Groundnut
E. over casting C. Plantain chips D. Moi-moi
29. An individual with large hip line should avoid E. Soya milk
each of the following EXCEPT 42. Proper bone formation in children is aided by
A. Bold prints on skirt vitamin
B. Colour contrast A. E B. D C. C D. B E. A
C. Clinging fabrics on skirts 43. Simple cooking methods used in the kitchen
D. tight-fitting skirts does NOT involve
E. high neckline A. baking B. boiling C. frying D. grilling
30. A basic block include all EXCEPT E. kneading
A. back skirt B. front skirt C. front bodice 44. The function of minerals in the body is to
D. seam E. sleeve A. Build and repair body tissue
31. The general name used for all eating B. Help the body to fight disease
implement is C. Keep the body in good working condition
A. cookery B. cutlery C. dinner ware D. Supply essential fatty acid which helps to
D. flat ware E. kitchen ware keep skin smooth.
32. The sugar found in milk is called E. Supply heat and energy for work and play
A. Frustose B. galactose C. lactose 45. Food is one of the needs of the
D. maltose E. sucrose family?

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A. possible B. primary C. secondary D. lactating mother E. pregnant women

D. status E. tertiary 57. Which of the following foods is non-
46. Night blindness is a deficiency disease caused perishable?
by lack of A. Fish B. Maize C. Meat D. Tomatoes
A. ascorbic acid B. folic acid E. Vegetable
C. nicotine acid D. vitamin A 58. In wise buying practices, it is important to do
E. vitamin E the following EXCEPT
47. Kitchen linen includes all of the following A. Check measurement B. compare the cost
EXCEPT C. make a good shopping list
A. Apron B. dish cloth C. floor cloth D. make a menu card
B. D. hand cloth E. tea cloth E. read labels of food containers
48. Which of the following knives is not used for 59. One of the following is an advantage of bulk
cutting, slicing or shredding? buying EXCEPT
A. Bread B. Carving C. French D. Palette A. Availability of food in season
E. Vegetable B. Economical
49. The deficiency of iodine in the diet results to C. Having food always in the house
A. anaemia B. goiter C. kwashiorkor D. Saves time
D. malaria E. ricket E. Takes much of family income
Use the diagram below to answer questions 50 and 60. The effective way of preserving beans is by
51. A. canning B. freezing C. frying
D. smoking E. sun drying

HOME ECONOMICS AND THE BASIC

50. What is the name of the utensil in the figure
NEEDS OF HUMAN BEINGS
above?
The early man recognised the importance of
A. Bowl B. Colander C. Grater D. sieve
food for his existence before he started to look for a
E. Strainer
cave to provide his shelter. The early man might have
51. The utensil in the figure is used for
not clothed himself elaborately but he recognized the
A. draining food B. mixed food
need not to be naked.
C. sieving flour D. sifting flour
Homo sapiens is the evolutionary scientific
E. straining liquid
name for modern man. Modern man has developed an
52. Lactating mothers are feeding their
elaborate culture which includes his food, clothing and
babies
shelter. The standard of living of any society / people is
A. always B. bottle C. breast D. over
based on the types of food they eat, the clothes they
E. under
wear and indeed, the houses they live in.
53. Which of the following affords the body a
The importance of Home Economics was
complete rest?
recognized by the colonialists when they introduced a
A. Food B. Health C. Relaxation
very narrow aspect of Home Economics which they
D. Routine E. Sleep
termed “Needle Work” on the curriculum. Experts in
54. An invalid person may suffer from the following
curriculum development have since developed
EXCEPT
curricular that suit primary school, Junior Secondary
A. Breakdown of body tissues
School and Senior Secondary School. Home
B. Freshness of the body
Economics lays the foundation for Food and Nutrition,
C. Loss of appetite
Clothing and Textile as well as Home Management in
D. Loss of weight
the senior Secondary School.
E. Weakness of the body
Although many subjects on the curriculum
55. The refreshment which is served in-between
contribute to the basic needs of human beings, Home
meals is
economics co-ordinates these needs for a decent,
A. breakfast B. dish C. lunch D. snack
happy and successful living. Anybody who values the
E. supper.
prevalence of peace, harmony and happiness in the
56. The group of people that needs increase of
home will put Home Economics on the high pedestal it
energy for physical activity is
deserves.
A. adolescent B. aged C. children

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SECTION I - OBJECTIVE ear is
1. Which of these accidents is NOT likely to A. broom stick B. cotton bud C. match stick
occur in a traditional kitchen? D. pencil E. biro cover
A. Burn B. Bruise C. Cut 10. A wound caused by moist heat such as steam
D. Electrocution E. Suffocation on the skin is called
2. Which of these is NOT a sign of pregnancy? A. burn B. cut C. dislocation
A. Abdomen enlarges from about three C. fracture E. scald
months. 11. The following are deficiency diseases
B. Breasts become fuller and tender. EXCEPT
C. Irregularity in the menstral cycle. A. anaemia B. goiter C. kwashiorkor
D Nausea and vomitting in the mornings. D. malaria E. ricket
E. Frequent urination. 12. Which of these is NOT a good laundry
3. Consumers are known to be principle?
A. buyers of goods and services. A. Dry coloured fabrics under shade.
B. distributors of goods. C. retailers. B. Iron clothes before washing.
D. store keepers. E. wholesalers. C. Mend torn clothes before washing.
4. In a buffet party, the guests D. Remove stain on clothes as soon as they
A. are served by waiters/waitresses. occur.
B. are served by the host/hostess. E. Sort clothes according to colour and type.
C. are served directly from the kitchen. 13. Which of these foods is necessary for good
D. eat while standing up. eye sight?
E. serve themselves. A. Beans B. Bread C. Carrot
5. Which of these is a type of floor covering? D. Milk E. Yam
A. Concrete B. Cement C. Mat 14. Which of these are primary colours?
D. Mud E. Wooden A. Blue, purple, green B. Blue, red, violet
6. The outer covering of the teeth is called C. Blue, red, yellow D. Red, yellow, black
A. cement B. dentine C. enamel E. White, yellow, red.
D. gum E. pulp cavity 15. Which of the statements below is NOT a
7. Which of these cosmetics is most suitable reason for laundering clothes?
for a dry skin? A. Increases the clothes in the homemaker’s
A. Cleansing cream B. Foundation cream wardrobe.
C. Lipstick D. Moisturiser B. Keeps the clothes fresh.
E. Perfume. C. Makes clothes look clean.
8. Which of the following is the period when the D. Prolongs the life span of the fabric.
reproductive organs are developed? E. Removes dirt and perspiration on the fabric.
A. Adolesence B. Menopause C. Childhood 16. The following are benefits of repairing an old
D. Puberty E. Womanhood garment EXCEPT that it
9. The right material used to remove wax in the A. keeps wardrobe tidy.

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B. makes it last longer. 29. Food eaten in-between meals that may not
C. makes it look beautiful. provide the necessary nutrients is called
D, saves money. A. beverage B. candy C. fruit
E. wastes time and energy. D. snack E. vegetable
17. Which of the following special finish gives drip- 30. Lack of protein in a baby’s diet can cause
dry quality to a fabric? A. ben-ben B. kwashiorkor C. pellagra
A. Crease-resistant B. Easy-care D. ricket E. scurvy
C. Glazing D. Mercerization 31. Which of the following is NOT a tool for home
E. Moth-proof. gardening?
18. Clothing maintenance can be done in the A. Bucket B. Shovel C. Trowel
following ways EXCEPT D. Tumbler E. Watering can
A. darning B. ironing C. patching 32. Which of these groups requires increased
D. washing E. weaving intake of iron?
19. Fibres are spun into before they are A. Lactating mother
turned into fabric. C. Adolescent girl
A. cord B. fibre C. inter D. string E. yarn. E. Manual worker.
20. Which of the following is NOT a method of 33. Which of the following is the last set of teeth to
disposing fullness in garment construction? develop in human beings?
A. Bodice B. Dart C. Pleat A. Canine B. Incisor C. Milk
D. Tuck E. Gather. D. Permanent E. Wisdom
21. The body’s calcium absorption is facilitated by 34. The following are means of caring for baking
the presence of vitamin tins EXCEPT
A. B B.C C.D D.E E. K A. draining after washing.
22. Which of these processes conserves nutrients B. scrapping with scourer.
more in leafy vegetable? C. storing properly.
A. Blanching with hot water. D. removing burnt food by soaking.
B. Blanching with warm water. E. rinsing in clean water.
C. Cutting before washing. 35. In preparing a family budget, the first step is
D. Soaking in salt water. A. estimate the total expected income for the
E. Washing before cutting. planned period.
23. Which of the following is a good table manner? B. list all goods and services needed by the
A. Chewing with mouth closed. family for that particular period.
B. Talking often while eating. C. make an estimate of the cost of each of
C. Too much food on the fork. the
D. Too much food in your plate. goods and services.
E. Wiping face with table napkin. D. place the goods and services in their order
24. Beef and poultry meat are sources of protein of importance to the family.
while butter and margarine are sources of E. review the budget to ensure that it is likely
A. carbohydrate B. fats and oil C. mineral to work.
D. protein E. vitamin 36. A shopping list is usually made by a
25. In the absence of electricity, which of the A. food contractor B. house help
following gadgets will process pepper C. house wife D. store keeper
smoothly for you? E. salesman.
A. Grater B. Chopping board 37. A convenient way to carry meals at a time in
C. Grinding stone D. Whisk E. Sieve the home is on a
26. Which of these minerals prevents ricket in A. board B. plate C. table D. tray
children? E. trolley.
A. Calcium B. Iodine C. Iron D. Sodium 38. The place where food is prepared in the home
E. Sulphur is called
27. In which of the following methods of cooking A. bedroom B. dinning room C. kitchen
is water used? D. pantry E. living room
A. Baking B. Boiling C. Grilling 39. A short and plump figure will NOT look good
D. Frying E. Roasting in a garment with
28. Excess fats and oils in the body result to A. large prints B. loose fitting coat
A. anaemia B. bow-leg C. goiter C. plain skirt D. rectangular neckline
D. obesity E. oedema E. vertical lines.
40. Broken bottles are best disposed off by

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A. burning the pieces B. burying the pieces D. protein E. vitamin

C. putting them in a dustbin. 54. The following are advantages of convenience
D. sweeping them out E. throwing into gutter foods EXCEPT that it
41. Textile fibres can be identified through A. is easy to carry about.
A. Benedict’s B. Fehling’s C. Iodine B. is easy to store.
D. Microscopic E. Million’s C. is expensive to buy.
42. Which of these fabrics is most suitable for D. makes cooking faster.
school uniform? E. saves time and energy.
A. Cotton B. Nylon C. Silk 55. The simplest form of carbohydrate absorbed
D. Terylene E. Wool. after digestion is
43. Facing in garment construction means A. amino acid B. fatty acid C. galactose
A. features in garments that help to put on D. glucose E. glycerol
and take off clothes. 56. Drainage system includes the following
B. finishing raw edges with a piece of fabric. EXCEPT
C. joining line made when two pieces of cloth A. closed gutter B. incinerator
are stitched together. C. open gutter D. septic tank
D. shapes of garment parts cut out of paper. E. sewage pipe.
E. using decorative stitches to neaten raw 57. These are vegetable stains EXCEPT
edges. A. beer B. coffee C. grass D. ink E. juice.
44. Which of these stitches can be used for 58. The largest part of a female adult body is the
neatening raw edges? A. arm B. hip C. shoulder D. waist E. wrist.
A. Back B. Chain C. Fly 59. Which of the following is the function of the
D. Loop E. Stem. presser foot in a sewing machine?
45. Fibres are grouped into and A. Holds the fabric in place before stitching.
A. animal, plant B. artificial, plant B. Prevents the thread from twisting.
C. natural, animal D. natural, artificial C. Raises or lowers the needle.
E. textiles, yarn. D. Regulates the tightness of the thread as it
46. Calcium and Phosphorus are needed in the forms stitches.
diet for the development of E. Shortens or lengthens the stitches of the
A. eyes B. bones C. muscle machine.
D. hair E. skin. 60. The Christian marriage is contracted in the
47. A translucent effect left by some pieces of A. court B. church C. mosque D. office
chin- chin on a paper indicates the presence of E. palace
A. carbohydrate B. mineral C. oil 61. Bags, shoes, hats and ornaments which are
D. protein E. vitamin complementary to the dressing of the
48. Which of the following is a small kitchen individual are called
equipment? A. accessories B. designs C. enhancements
A. Dish washer B. Electric cooker D. fashion E. style
C. Gas cooker D. Pastry brush 62. The process of allotting money wisely on
E. Refrigerator. individual items is called
49. Protein is composed of A. budgetting B. controlling C. craft
A. amino acid B. fatty acid C. glucose D. market list E. planning
D. glycerol E. glycogen 63. Which of these is a manual device used in
50. A general term which includes all eating the home?
implements is A. Blender B. Dish washer
A. cockery B. cutlery C. dinnerware C. Carpet sweeper D. Food mixer
D. flat ware E. kitchen ware E. Vacuum cleaner.
51. Which of the following methods is suitable for 64. All these are childhood killer diseases
cooking moi-moi? EXCEPT
A. Baking B. Boiling C. Frying A. diphtheria B. measles C. polio
D. Grilling E. Steaming D. ricket E. whooping cough
52. Citrus fruits are important in the diet because 65. The hole through which light enters the eye is
they supply vitamin called
A. B.B C.C D.E E.E A. cornea B. iris C. lens D. pupil E. retina.
53. The element contained in food that must be 66. A plan showing how a family is going to spend
consumed in the right proportion is called her total income is called
A. carbohydrate B. fat and oil C. nutrient A. accounting B. auditing C. budgetting

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D. expenditure E. loan
67. Which of these is NOT a type of stain?
A. Animal B. Grease C. Mineral SECTION II: THEORY
D. Synthetic E. Vegetable Answer ALL questions
68. Which of the following is a temporary stitch?
A. Chain B. French knot C. Satin
1.(a) i. Give TWO uses of cosmetics.
D. Stem E. Tailor’s tack
ii. Mention THREE disadvantages of bleaching
69. Which of the following is NOT a type of seam?
cream.
A. French B. Open C. Overlaid
(b) State THREE guidelines for good nutrition
D. Plain E. Stem.
during pregnancy.
70. Clothes are used for the following EXCEPT to
(c) List TWO disadvantages of bulk buying.
A. cover our nakedness.
B. improve appearance. C. protect the body.
2(a)i Define “meal service”
D. show culture E. show height
ii List THREE types of meal service.
71. An example of a synthetic fabric is
(b) Give THREE characteristics of Vitamin C.
A. cotton B. linen C. polyester
(c)i Identify the household articles labeled A
D. silk E. wool
& B below.
72. Night blindness occurs as a result of lack of
ii Give ONE use each of these items.
vitamin
A. B.C C.D D.E E.K
73. Which of the following types of beans is the
most nutritious?
A. Brown B. Green C. Locust
D. Soya E. White.
74. All these are energy-giving foods EXCEPT
A. bread B. cassava C. carrot
3(a) List FOUR examples of embroidery stitches.
D. corn E. yam,
(b) Define the following:
75. During manicure, nails are trimmed with
i. Weaving ii. Selvedge iii. Fabric finishes
to look beautiful.
(c) Give THREE properties of nylon.
A. knife B. nail vanish C. scissors
ii. Mention TWO uses of patterns in garment
D. razor E. teeth
construction.
76. Which of these statements is NOT true of
Home Economics?
A. Draws knowledge from other subjects.
B. Teaches the homeworker to manage the
home well.
C. Trains individuals to be researchers.
D. Takes good advantage of technology to
improve family living. HOME ECONOMCIS AND THE BASIC NEEDS OF
E. Works to see that Home Economics does HUMAN BEINGS
not depend on other subjects.
The early man recognised the importance of
77. To maintain a good posture, which of the
food for his existence before he started to look for a
following should NOT be done?
cave to provide his shelter. The early man might have
A. Eat balanced meal.
not clothed himself elaborately but he recognised the
B. Have sufficient sleep.
need not to be naked.
C. Stand straight while lifting an object. Homo sapiens is the evolutionary scientific
D. Take regular exercise.
name for modern man. Modern man has developed an
E. Wear comfortable shoes and walk upright.
elaborate culture which includes his food, clothing and
78. A pregnant woman supplies nourishment to
shelter. The standard of living of any society people is
the foetus through the
based on the type of food they eat, the clothes they
A. fallopian tube B. intestine C. placenta
wear and, indeed, the houses they live in.
D. uterus E. womb
The importance of Home Economics was
79. Knowledge of Home Economics can lead to
recognised by the colonialists when they introduced a
the following careers EXCEPT
very narrow aspect of Home Economics which they
80. A. departmental store. B. local market
termed “Needle Work” on the curriculum. Experts in
C. small shop. D. street market.
curriculum development have since developed
E. supermarket.

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curricular that suit Primary school, Junior Secondary HOME ECONOMICS 2015
School and Senior Secondary School. Home
Economics lays the foundation for Food and Nutrition,
Clothing and Textile as well as Home Management in
the Senior Secondary School.
Although many subjects on the curriculum
contribute to the basic needs of human beings. Home
Economics coordinates these needs for a decent,
happy and successful living. Anybody who values the
prevalence of peace, harmony and happiness in the
home will put Home Economics on the high pedestal it
deserves.

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OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS 10. Which of the following cooking methods is most suitable
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE for an invalid?
1. Fresh fish is best preserved in a A. Baking B. Boiling C. Frying D. Roasting
A. cupboard B. covered tin C. deep freezer D. ack E. Steaming
E. refrigerator 11. Bleach is used in laundry to A. increase dye in the fabric
2. Kitchen hygiene is primarily aimed at maintaining a/an B. increase whiteness of fabric. C. make fabrics
A. attractive kitchen B. clean kitchen fashionable, D. remove hardness in water.
C. good health D. high standard of living E. stiffen the material.
E. kitchen type 12. The most suitable material for bed linen is
3. The following are signs of pregnancy EXCEPT A. acrylic B. cotton C. rayon D. silk E. wool
A. enlarged breasts B. feeling dizzy 13. Carbohydrates can best be obtained from
C. frequent urination D. height increase A. akara, cornmeal, lettuce.
E. morning sickness B. beans, meat, egg.
4. Which of These processes conserves nutrients more in C. margarine, palm oil, sardine.
leafy vegetable? D. okro, carrots, mangoes
A. Blanching with hot water. E. pounded yam, bread, rice.
B. Blanching with tepid water. 14. Which of the following is NOT a floor covering?
C. Cutting before washing. A. Carpet B. Concrete C. Linoleum D. Mat
D. Soaking in salty water. E. Rug
E. Washing before cutting. 15. Fruits and vegetables are best washed with water
5. A raw edge can be finished using A. boiled B. lime C. salty D. soda E. warm
A. facing B. fastening C. gathering D. opening 16. For durability, which of these floor types is the best for
E. pleating kitchen floor?
6. Fullness can be disposed of through the following A. Cement and mud B. Tiles and mud
methods EXCEPT. C. Terrazzo and cement D. Vinyl and wooden
A. gathering B. opening C. pleating D. smocking E. Wooden and terrazzo
E. tucks 17. A simple hygiene for a girl who has just started
7. Which of the following best defines overcrowding? menstruating is to
A. Lack of cross ventilation, B. Lack of quietness. A. bath more than once daily.
C. Lack of space for properties. D. Many furniture in the B. change her pad once daily.
room. E. Many people in a room. C. eat plenty of vegetables
8. Sifted ash is an example of a/an D. trim her finger nails regularly,
A. abrasive B. acid C. alkal D. detergent E. wash her hair often.
E. stiffener 18. An example of snack prepared by creaming fat and sugar
9. During burning test, fabric smells like burnt hair is
A. cotton B. linen C. nylon D. polyester E. wool A. chin-chin B. fish pie C. meat pie D. queens cake

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E. sausage roll 34. Floor covering are used for all these EXCEPT.
19. Which of the following is NOT a garden tool? A. covering poor finished surface
A Cutlass B. Hoe C. Mixer D. Trowel B. for beautification C. making room warm
E. Watering can D. reduce noise from shoe E. prevent dust from entering
20. Breakfast that consists of high carbohydrate and vitamin the house
is good for a 35. The scale on the scalp is
A. manual worker B. nursing mother A. dandruff B. eczema C. lice D. ringworm
C. pregnant woman D. sedentary worker E. scabies
E. vegetarian 36. Taft and slender girls should wear the following EXCEPT
21. Synthetic fabrics are mostly of origin. A. Dresses that have slim line.
A. animal B. chemical C. mineral D. natural B. Dresses with horizontal stripes.
E. vegetable C. Light coloured or check trousers.
22. Which of the following is NOT used or flower D. Pleated or gathered skirts.
arrangement? E. V-neck or rectangular neck clothes.
A. Mud B. Pin holder C. Scissors 37. Which of these fabrics can be boiled?
D. Small pebbles E. Vase A. Cotton B. Nylon C. Polyester D. Silk E. Wool
23. The part of the ear that acts like a funnel is 38. Which of these materials is suitable for hot climate?
A. auditory nerve B. eardrum C. inner ear A. Cotton B. Nylon C. Rayon D. Silk . E Wool
D. middle ear E. outer ear 39. Which of these is NOT a natural fabric?
Use the diagram below to answer questions 24 and A. Cotton B. Linen C. Nylon D. Silk E. Wool
25. 40. Puberty age is within and years.
A. 8-11 B.10-15 C.10-29 D.11-13 E. 12-18
41. Guests are received and entertained in the
A. bedroom B. dining room C. kitchen D. sitting room
E. store
42. Meal planning is influenced by all these EXCEPT.
A. age B. education C. equipment D. occupation
E. season
24. Identify the stitch in the diagram above 43. The unpleasant smell from the body is caused by
A. Feather B. French knot C. Herringbone A. deodorant B. lipstick C. perfume D. perspiration
D. Lazy-daisy E. Satin E. powder
25. The stitch in the diagram above is used for 44. Which of the following groups of people needs more food
A. attaching fasteners B. decorating fabrics rich in iron?
C. neatening raw edges D patching garment. A. Adolescent boys B. Adolescent girls
E. trimming raw edges C. Aged D. Children E. Toddlers
26. The part of the sewing machine that reels thread is the 45. Which of the following is NOT a figure fault?
A. bobbin winder B. feed dog C. needle A. Big bust B. Flat chest C. Long hand D. Low hip
D. stitch regulator E. stop motion screw E. Short neck
27. Which of the following is NOT a reason for family budget? 46. The best time for collecting flower is
A. Children learn how to use money A. afternoon B. evening C. mid-day D. mid-night
B. It encourages impulse buying E. morning
C. Family makes wise decision 47. The person who receives and entertains guests at home
D. Money is spent on the needs of family is
E. Prevents wasteful spending A. father B. host C. house help D. steward
28. The building block of protein is acid E. waiter
A. amino B. ascorbic C. critric D. folic 48. Iodine is used to test for the presence of in foods.
E. nicotinic A. carbohydrate B. fat C. mineral D. protein
29. The food nutrient that supplies the body with heat and E. vitamin
energy is 49. The method of buying foodstuff in large quantities is
A. fat B. mineral C. protein D. vitamin E. water A. bulk purchase B. hire purchase
30. The straight of grain of a fabric is located on the C. impulsive buying D. market survey
A. bias strip B. selvedge C. warp D. weave E. weft E. window shopping
31. Needles used for embroidery work are known as 50. Which of these factors influences the development of the
A. betweens B. crewels C. machine needles child?
D. sewing needles E. sharps A. Clothes B. Food C. Hospital D. Money
32. Which of the following abrasive is NOT local’? E. Nanny
A. Ash B. Coconut husk C. Vim D. Eggshell powder 51. The major nutrient found in yam is
E. Paw-paw leaves A. carbohydrate B. fats and oil C. mineral
33. Vegetable proteins are obtained from which of these food D. protein E. vitamin
groups?
A. Banana and pawpaw B. Crayfish and milk Use the diagram below to answer questions 52 and
C. Egg and fish D. Soya bean and groundnut 53.
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A. aunt B. cousin C. nephew D. niece E. uncle

70. Which of the following is a way of maintaining kitchen
hygiene?
A. Clean the kitchen regularly B. Cover prepared food.
C. Cover the hair D. Keep the nails long
E. Wear clean clothes and an apron
52. Identify the diagram above
71. Lack of protein in the diet leads to a deficiency disease
A. Cake tin B. Colander C. Measuring cup
called
D. Mixing bowl E. Pudding bowl
A. anaemia B. ben-ben C. kwashiorkor D. marasmus
53. The diagram above is used for
E. scurvy
A. baking cake B. measuring liquid
72. A period when two people of opposite sex study each
C. mixing foods D. steaming foods
other before marriage is called
E. weighing items
A. courtship B. family bond C. family love
54. Natural ventilation can be achieved through all the
D. friendship E. orientation
following EXCEPT.
73. Carbohydrates and fats are classified as foods.
A. air-conditioner B. chimney C. door D. wall vent
A. balanced B. body building C. convenience
E. window
D. energy giving E. protective
55. Lack of vitamin D in the body causes
74. Fading colours of fabrics can be controlled by washing
A. blindness B. constipation C. crack lips
with
D. kwashiorkor E. ricket
A. blue B. potash C. salt D. soda E. starch
56. Good sight can be maintained by
75. An electrical equipment used for removing dirt from rugs
A. eating food rich in vitamin A. B. eating food rich in
is A. carpet sweeper B. brush C. dust pan D. mop
vitamin C. C. eating food rich in niacin. D. reading in
E. vacuum cleaner
bright sunlight. E reading books with tiny print.
76. An unborn baby is referred to as A foetus B. genes C.
57. Which of the following colours is NOT a cool colour?
pregnancy D. spermatozoa E. zygote
A. Blue B. Gray C. Green D. Purple
77. Skin can be cared for by
E. Yellow
A. bathing with hard sponge only.
58. The mark on a garment which gives a colour different
B. treating skin diseases promptly
from the one originally on it is a
C. using another persons towel
A design B. patch C. seam D. stain
D. using bleaching cream
E. stitch
E. using only medicated soap.
59. Goiter is a disease caused by the deficiency of
78. The following are labour saving devices EXCEPT’
A. calcium B. iodine C iron D. magnesium
A. blender B. broom C. dish washer
E. sodium
D. floor polisher E. vacuum cleaner.
60. Clothes should NOT be stored in which of the following?
79. A slanting stitch used to hold folds at the edge of garment
A. Closet B. Drawer C. Jute bag D. Wardrobe
is stitch.
E. Wooden box
A. back B. basting C. hemming D. running E. stem
61. Plain wood is most suitable for making furniture
80. Which of the following food s rich in vitamin C?
A. bedroom B. dining room C. kitchen D. sitting room
A. Cashew B. Coconut C. Guava D. Pear
E. toilet
E. Plantain
62. Natural flowers are kept fresh by placing them in
water A. cold B. hot C. luke-warm D. salty
SECTION B: ESSAY
E. warm
Answer ALL questions
63. Visitors are mostly received and entertained the
A. bedroom B. dining room C. kitchen D. sifting room
1. a. State TWO uses of clothes. (2 marks)
E. veranda
b. Mention TWO advantages of breast milk to an
64. Which of the following vitamins is important for clotting of
infant. (2 marks)
blood?
A. A B. B C. C D. E E. K c.i. List TWO types of stain. (2 marks)
65. Which of these foods supplies incomplete protein?
ii. Give ONE example of each of the stain mentioned.
A. Beans B. Egg C. Fish D. Meat
(1 marks)
E. Soya beans
iii. State THREE ways of controlling kitchen pests.
66. Which of these food items is non-perishable?
(3 marks)
A. Bread B. Fresh tomatoes C. Meat
D. Onion E. Rice
2. 2ai. Classify nutrients into THREE major groups.
67. Which of these cleaning agents is used for disinfecting
(1½ marks)
drains? ii. Give ONE example of each group. (1½ marks)
A. Methylated spirit B. Parazone D. Steel wool
E. Vinegar
b. State ONE use of each of these utensils:
68. A method of cooking which involves tossing rood lightly in
i Colander
small quantity of fat or oil is
ii. Palette knife
A. grilling B. roasting C. sautéing D. steaming
iii. Strainer
E. stewing
69. Your sisters daughter is your

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c. Mention TWO functions of each of the following

nutrients:
i. Carbohydrates
ii. Minerals

3. List FOUR laundry processes to follow when washing

clothes. (4 marks)

b.i. Identify the diagrams of sewing equipment labelled

(I - IV). (2 marks)
ii Give ONE use each of items I and IV in the diagram.
(2 marks)
c. State TWO properties of silk. (2marks)

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1.C 9.E 17.A 25.B 33.D 41.D 49.A 57.E 65.A 73.D
2.C 10.E 18.D 26.A 34.E 42.B 50.B 58.D 66.E 74.C
3.D 11.B 19.C 27.B 35.A 43.D 51.A 59.B 67.B 75.E
4.E 12.B 20.A 28.A 36.E 44.B 52.D 60.C 68.C 76.A
5.A 13.E 21.B 29.A 37.A 45.D 53.C 61.C 69.D 77.B
6.B 14.B 22.A 30.C 38.A 46.E 54.A 62.A 70.A 78.B
7.E 15.C 23.E 31.B 39.C 47.B 55.E 63.D 71.C 79.C
8.A 16.C 24.D 32.C 40.B 48.A 56.A 64.E 72.A 80.C

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