JAMB 2021

2021 JAMB Physics Past Questions

Browse the 2021 JAMB Physics past questions with answers and step-by-step explanations. Physics blends conceptual understanding with calculation. The papers reward students who can move quickly between formulas, units, and physical intuition — and who have worked enough past questions to recognise the common setups. Use the year archive below to time yourself the way the actual exam does — most candidates need to work questions across multiple years before the patterns become obvious.

Sample JAMB Physics questions

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  1. Q12015MEDIUMEnglish

    This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school. What is the name of Efua’s Aunt?

    1. A.funmi
    2. B.Moni
    3. C.Mrs solade✓ Correct
    4. D.Nene ekpo
  2. Q22020MEDIUMBiology

    Epiphytes growing on the branches of trees provide an example of the relationship known as?

    1. A.parasitism
    2. B.commensalism
    3. C.saprophytism✓ Correct
    4. D.holophytism
  3. Q32023MEDIUMHistory

    How did the establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era affect the Nigerian economy?

    1. A.A. It led to increased government spending on education.
    2. B.B. It hindered economic development due to religious conflicts.
    3. C.C. It improved the literacy rate and provided a skilled workforce.
    4. D.D. It favored British education over traditional Nigerian education.✓ Correct
  4. Q42025MEDIUMEnglish

    For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.  The scientist conducted a meticulous experiment.

    1. A.careless
    2. B.detailed✓ Correct
    3. C.thorough
    4. D.careful
  5. Q52012MEDIUMMathematics

    Find the median of 2,3,7,3,4,5,8,9,9,4,5,3,4,2,4 and 5

    1. A.9
    2. B.8
    3. C.7
    4. D.4✓ Correct
  6. Q62010MEDIUMBiology

    Parental care is exhibited by?

    1. A.snails
    2. B.earthworms✓ Correct
    3. C.birds
    4. D.toads
  7. Q72019MEDIUMEconomics

    The arithmetic mean of 5, 8, 10, 15, 24 and 28 is_______

    1. A.145
    2. B.15
    3. C.90✓ Correct
    4. D.6
  8. Q82022MEDIUMPhysical Education

    The following are causes of human trafficking except

    1. A.A. broken homes
    2. B.B. ignorance✓ Correct
    3. C.C. ill-health
    4. D.D. poverty
  9. Q92012MEDIUMBiology

    Use the diagram above to answer this question.Arrows represent directional movement materials. Transportation in the xylem is represented by

    1. A.I✓ Correct
    2. B.II
    3. C.III
    4. D.IV
  10. Q102024MEDIUMPhysics

    The unit of impedance is

    1. A.$\Omega$✓ Correct
    2. B.T
    3. C.H
    4. D.W

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