2020 JAMB Literature in English Past Questions

The major problem of the ECOWAS is lack of _______

1. A.A. Uniform ideology
2. B.B. Commitment by members✓ Correct
3. C.C. Common customs union
4. D.D. Common currency

One of the ways of controlling noise pollution in urban areas is

1. A.by siting industries away from residential areas
2. B.that fuel should be completely combusted by engines
3. C.by planting trees on both sides of the road✓ Correct
4. D.by wearing ear devices

Use the diagram above to answer the questions that follow The part labelled I is

1. A.oviduct
2. B.placenta✓ Correct
3. C.amnion
4. D.uterus

From the argument in the second paragraph, it can be concluded that evil thoughts control the lives of people who

1. A.are helpless because they fly out of their minds
2. B.cherish idle and slothful ways
3. C.are thieves with evil instincts
4. D.treasure and ruminate on them✓ Correct

Addition of charcoal to the filter bed of sand during water treatment for township supply is to?

1. A.prevent goiter✓ Correct
2. B.prevent tooth decay
3. C.remove odour
4. D.kill germs

If the price of a ball point pen falls from N1.00 to N0.60 and the quantity demanded increases. from 200 to 300, the point elasticity of demand is equal to____________

1. A.0.50
2. B.0.40
3. C.1.25
4. D.0.80✓ Correct

Simplify $\frac{0.026 \times 0.36}{0.69}$. Leave your answer in standard form

1. A.1.36 x 10-4✓ Correct
2. B.1.36 x 10-3
3. C.1.36 x 10-1
4. D.1.36 x 10-2

The gland that is present close to Trachea

1. A.Pancreas
2. B.Liver✓ Correct
3. C.Adrenal
4. D.Thyroid

The agency that fights human trafficking in nigeria is __

1. A.A. NAPTIP
2. B.B. NAFDAC
3. C.C. ICPC
4. D.D. NDLEA

Name the events which make up the throwing events.

1. A.A. Long jump, Triple jump, High jump, Pole vault
2. B.B. Discus, Hammer, Pole vault, Triple jump✓ Correct
3. C.C. Shot put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer throw
4. D.D. Shot put, Javelin, High jump, Long jump