NECO 2021

2021 NECO Biology Past Questions

Browse the 2021 NECO Biology past questions with answers and step-by-step explanations. Biology demands precise terminology and careful diagram reading. Successful candidates revise plant and animal physiology, ecology and genetics with active recall — and rehearse the standard practical setups before exam day. 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.

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  1. Q12004MEDIUMChemistry

    The following gases are diatomic EXCEPT

    1. A.Fluorine
    2. B.Helium
    3. C.Hydrogen✓ Correct
    4. D.Nitrogen
    5. E.Oxygen
  2. Q22008MEDIUMEnglish

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has a different stress pattern from the others:

    1. A.Favour✓ Correct
    2. B.country
    3. C.Mother
    4. D.impartial
  3. Q32008MEDIUMPhysics

    Which of the following pairs of musical instruments produce sound due to the vibration of air column?

    1. A.Bell and piano
    2. B.Guitar and flute
    3. C.Trumpet and drum
    4. D.Trumpet and flute✓ Correct
    5. E.Violin and organ
  4. Q42006MEDIUMEnglish

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). sick

    1. A.beast
    2. B.check
    3. C.pretty✓ Correct
    4. D.seek
    5. E.seize
  5. Q52009MEDIUMChemistry

    The rate of a reaction usually increases with increase in the concentration of reactants because the

    1. A.distance between particles of the reactants increases
    2. B.frequency of collision of particles is lower
    3. C.particles of the reactants gain energy and move faster✓ Correct
    4. D.reactants from a complex which decomposes rapidly
    5. E.reactants occupy a higher energy level
  6. Q62008MEDIUMBiology

    The network of blood capillaries in the kidney capsule is referred to as

    1. A.capsule
    2. B.glomerulus✓ Correct
    3. C.pelvis
    4. D.pyramid
    5. E.ureter
  7. Q72004MEDIUMGovernment

    The cultural differences which made the adoption of Federation necessary in Nigeria include the following EXCEPT

    1. A.A. colonial desire
    2. B.B. customs
    3. C.C. languages
    4. D.D. religious✓ Correct
    5. E.E. traditions
  8. Q82009MEDIUMGovernment

    One basic reason why it has proved difficult to conduct an accurate census in Nigeria is

    1. A.A. political interference
    2. B.B. lack of skilled personnel✓ Correct
    3. C.C. technological backwardness
    4. D.D. educational inadequacies
  9. Q92006MEDIUMPhysics

    Which of the following statements about a gas is NOT correct?

    1. A.It has no definite shape
    2. B.It is compressible
    3. C.Its molecules are closely packed✓ Correct
    4. D.Its molecules gain kinetic energy when heated
    5. E.Its molecules move about randomly
  10. Q102006MEDIUMEnglish

    Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence I am playing host to my ........ this weekend.

    1. A.parent in-law
    2. B.parents in-laws✓ Correct
    3. C.parent’s in-law
    4. D.parents-in-law

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