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NECO Mathematics Past Questions & CBT Practice

Mathematics for NECO is one of the highest-stakes papers in the Nigerian exam calendar. Mathematics rewards practice. The syllabus spans Number & Numeration, Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry, Calculus and Statistics, and the questions favour candidates who have rehearsed the standard problem patterns repeatedly under time pressure. On this page you can preview real NECO Mathematics past questions, see the topic breakdown, and jump straight into a full CBT practice session.

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  1. Q12008MEDIUMPhysics

    Which of the following is NOT part of an a.c generator?

    1. A.Commutator✓ Correct
    2. B.Armature
    3. C.Field magnet
    4. D.Carbon brushes
    5. E.Slip rings
  2. Q22007MEDIUMPhysics

    The phenomenon of photoelectric effect is NOT used in

    1. A.automatic doors
    2. B.bimetallic strip thermometers✓ Correct
    3. C.light meters in cameras
    4. D.setting off burglar alarms
    5. E.sound production from film tracks.
  3. Q32007MEDIUMMathematics

    If the 3rd and the 5th terms of an A.P are 6 and 10 respectively, find the 1st term and the common difference respectively.

    1. A.1, 2
    2. B.2, 2
    3. C.2, 3
    4. D.3, 2✓ Correct
    5. E.3,3
  4. Q42007MEDIUMBiology

    The following are courtship behaviors in animals EXCEPT

    1. A.copulation
    2. B.display
    3. C.pairing✓ Correct
    4. D.seasonal migration
    5. E.territoriality
  5. Q52007MEDIUMPhysics

    How much heat is required to convert 50g of water at 100°C to steam at the same temperature? (Specific latent heat of vaporization of water = 2260 Jg-11)

    1. A.1.13 × 10-4J
    2. B.1.31 × 102J✓ Correct
    3. C.1.30 × 104J
    4. D.1.13 × 105J
    5. E.1.31 × 106J
  6. Q62006MEDIUMBiology

    Which organisms are NOT autotrophic?

    1. A.algae
    2. B.Ferns
    3. C.fungi✓ Correct
    4. D.grasses
    5. E.mosses
  7. Q72004MEDIUMGovernment

    A law passed by the legislature and assented to by the executive is called a/an

    1. A.A. act✓ Correct
    2. B.B. decree
    3. C.C. edict
    4. D.D. legislative order
    5. E.E. presidential proclamation
  8. Q82007MEDIUMEnglish

    He promised to do the work in no time. This means he would do the work__________

    1. A.anytime
    2. B.later✓ Correct
    3. C.now
    4. D.sometime
    5. E.very quickly
  9. Q92007MEDIUMBiology

    The following are associated with succession EXCEPT

    1. A.changes in species composition
    2. B.competition among organisms
    3. C.decrease in number of organisms✓ Correct
    4. D.diversity of organisms
    5. E.habitat change
  10. Q102003MEDIUMGovernment

    The major objectives of the colonialists in Nigeria does NOT inlcude

    1. A.A. adventure reasons
    2. B.B. cultural domination
    3. C.C. economic reasons✓ Correct
    4. D.D. educational reasons
    5. E.E. market expansion

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