2024 JAMB Government Past Questions

Wastage of agricultural products during the harvesting period is mainly due to inadequate?

1. A.A. storage and processing facilities✓ Correct
2. B.B. implementation of government policies on agriculture
3. C.C. agricultural education and extension
4. D.D. transport facilities

If A = $\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}$ and B = $\begin{pmatrix} 3 & 2 \\ 4 & 2 \end{pmatrix}$. Find AB

1. A.$\begin{pmatrix} 18 & 6 \\ 12 & 10 \\ 10 & 6 \end{pmatrix}$
2. B.$\begin{pmatrix} 10 & 6 \\ 13 & 10 \\ 12 & 6 \end{pmatrix}$
3. C.$\begin{pmatrix} 10 & 6 \\ 12 & 10 \\ 11 & 6 \end{pmatrix}$✓ Correct
4. D.$\begin{pmatrix} 10 & 6 \\ 18 & 10 \\ 11 & 6 \end{pmatrix}$

The combustion of carbon(II)oxide in oxygen can be represented by equation:          2CO + O$_2$ → 2CO$_2$ Calculate the volume of the resulting mixture at the end of the reaction, if 50cm$^3$ of carbon(ii)oxide was exploded in 100cm$^3$ of oxygen

1. A.75cm$^3$
2. B.125cm$^3$✓ Correct
3. C.100cm$^3$
4. D.50cm$^3$

An example of highly unsaturated hydrocarbon is

1. A.C$_2$H$_2$
2. B.CH$_4$
3. C.C$_2$H$_4$
4. D.C$_4$H$_{10}$✓ Correct

The sport injury that results in the break of bone is called ?

1. A.A. sprain
2. B.B. fracture
3. C.C. strain✓ Correct
4. D.D. bruise

Which of the following options best describes adaptation for survival in organisms?

1. A.Adaptation is the inherited trait that increases an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in its environment
2. B.Adaptation is the process by which organisms acquire new characteristics during their lifetime✓ Correct
3. C.Adaptation refers to the ability of an organism to change its environment to better suit its needs
4. D.Adaptation involves the development of new traits in response to changes in the environment

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. There are still virtuous women in our society today

1. A.clever
2. B.upright
3. C.devilsh✓ Correct
4. D.intelligent

Commercial bank reserves at the Central Bank____________

1. A.advancing trade, prospects
2. B.controlling credit and money supply
3. C.reducing bank frauds
4. D.discouraging banking operations✓ Correct

The heat of reaction can be determined experimentally using a device called a

1. A.Calorimeter✓ Correct
2. B.Barometer
3. C.Spectrometer
4. D.Thermometer

The tangential force acting on an object that opposes it from sliding freely on the adjacent surface is called

1. A.Normal force
2. B.Friction force✓ Correct
3. C.Weight
4. D.Upthrust