Delsu Post Utme Past Questions and Answers For Law, Arts and Arts Education

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DELSU POST JAMB SCREENING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014/2015 SESSION

Below is a Delsu Past question screening exam which held on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006 for Law, Arts and Arts Education Students.

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Instead, Delsu prepares their post UTME questions to suite each faculty, therefore the Past questions and answers you will find below are suitable for the following Delsu Departments/Courses.

Delsu Post UTME Past Question for Administration Courses

• Accounting
• Accounting & Finance
• Banking & Finance
• Business Administration
• Marketing

Delsu Post UTME Past Question for Art Courses

• English Language & Literary Studies
• French
• History & International Studies
• Linguistics and Urhobo
• Music
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Theatre Arts
• Urhobo

Delsu Post UTME Past Question for Education Courses

• Agriculture Science Education
• Business Education
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education
• Computer Science Education
• Economics Education
• English Education
• Fine Arts Education
• French Education
• Geography Education
• History Education
• Mathematics Education
• Music Education
• Physics Education
• Political Science Education
• Religious Studies Education
• Guidance &Counseling Education
• Health Education
• Home Economics
• Human Kinetics
• Integrated Science Education
• Library & Information Science
• Nursing & Primary Education
• Physical & Health Education
• Social Studies
• Technical Education

Delsu Post UTME Past Question for Environmental Courses

• Fine and Applied Arts

Delsu Post UTME Past Question for Social Sciences Courses

• Economics
• Geography and Regional Planning
• Mass Communication
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Once again, do not waste your time studying the below Delsu Post utme Past Questions if you did not apply in any of the Delta State University department we have listed above.

ENGLISH

Instruction: In each of the questions choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

1. There is obvious symmetry in the whole Presentation.
   E. Orderliness
   F. Hesitation
   G. Excitement
   H. Confusion
   Show Answer
   E. Orderliness
2. The state government appointed a commission of inquiry to go into the community’s complaints carefully and without prejudice
   E. Account of
   F. Search
   G. Investigate
   H. None of the above.
   Show Answer
   G. Investigate
3. As he was a gullible leader, his followers took advantage.
   E.He was slow to act
   F. He was simple minded to a fault
   G. He was partial and unfair in dispensing justice
   H. He was weak and unable to enforce his Authority
   Show Answer
   F. He was simple minded to a fault 
4. He has a big heart but he is inept at following a witty conversation.
   E. Large         F. Huge               G. Warm              H. Placid
   Show Answer
   E. Large
5. When a man is immune to an illness, he is;
   E. Opposed to it                F. Addicted to it                G. Attached to it               H. Protected against it
   Show Answer
   H. Protected against it
6. Sitting majestically on his throne is the Ovie of Agbarho flanked by some of his wives
   E. Surrounded    F. Guarded          G. Protected       H. Neglected
   Show Answer
   E. Surrounded
7. Ese is an ardent supporter of technical education
   E. Cogent         F. A passionate                  G. An ignorant    H. An Optimistic
   Show Answer
   F. A passionate
8. Sadam Hasseen’s epitah has been demolished
   E.  Monument            F. Embodiment                  G. Book                H. Farmland
   Show Answer
   E.  Monument 
   Instruction: In each of the questions, complete each sentence by choosing the option that most suitably fills the space
9. The traditional folktales form an ___________ to the book.
   E. Appendix          F. Overview         G. Insertion         H. Index
   Show Answer
   F. Overview
10. ___________ marked an important step in the history of industrial revolution.
    E. The process of locomotion       F. the discovery of the engine      G. The discovery of locomotion H.  The invention of the locomotive engine.
    Show Answer
    H.  The invention of the locomotive engine.
11. The managing director did not pay his staff last month__________.
    E. Didn’t he        F. Had he not      G. Is not it           H. Had he?
    Show Answer
    H. Had he?
12. It was a long poem but he learnt it __________.
    E. Off head         F. From memory               G. By heart          H. In memory
    Show Answer
    G. By heart  

Instruction: Read the passage below and answer questions 13-17

World Englishes point out the present day global spread of English and the variant roles of the language in different societies. Nearly every speaker of English today has been exposed to different varieties of global English.

English is no longer just ‘one language’. It comes in many different shapes and sizes as it were. It is quite different in many countries and localities where it has been adopted. To grasp this phenomenon linguists have come to talk of different Englishes.

One of the main reasons why English is learnt in developing countries by people from all works of life is the belief that it is a primary gateway for better jobs and a better life. English is undergoing indigenization and nativization in Anglophone African countries.

In many countries of Africa and Asia, there are now asymmetrical bilingual children since they grow up speaking English as the first and most important language. Some have experienced language loss in their indigenous language.

13. The adverse effect of English in Anglophone speaking countries is that
    E. Some children speak pidgin instead of Standard English.
    F. Some children cannot speak their mother tongue.
    G. Some children focus on learning English at school.
    H. Parents encourage their children to speak only English.
    Show Answer
    F. Some children cannot speak their mother tongue.
14. Which of these statements does not express the opinion of the author?
    E. Many people in Africa and Asia learn English due to its economic value.
    F. English is a language void of varieties.
    G. English is learnt by many people in developing countries.
    H. English is not a mother tongue of many of its speakers.
    Show Answer
    F. English is a language void of varieties
15. In the writers opinion. English
    E. Has the highest number of speakers in the world.
    F. Is spoken only in Asia and Africa.
    G. Has little economic value.
    H. Is the most important language in the world.
    Show Answer
    H. Is the most important language in the world.
16. Indigenization and nativization of English as used in the passage means
    E. Speaking English as a native and indigenous language.
    F. Speaking English as mother tongue.
    G. Speaking different varieties of English.
    H. Adding features of indigenous language to English.
    Show Answer
    E. Speaking English as a native and indigenous language.
17. According to the author “asymmetrical bilingual children are
    E. Those who speak English and their mother tongue fluently.
    F. Children who learn their mother tongue before learning English.
    G. Children who can only speak English.
    H. Those who learn to speak English before learning their mother tongue.
    Show Answer
    H. Those who learn to speak English before learning their mother tongue.
    Instruction: In each question choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
18. The long straight trunk of the tree is ideal for roofing
    E. Perfect      F. Best   G. Most suitable               H. Poor
    Show Answer
    G. Most suitable 
19. The examiner was most flexible in his instruction
    E. Rigid      F. Correct            G. Stiff                  H. Upright
    Show Answer
    E. Rigid
20. The discussion became animated
    E. Lively         F. Intellectual     G. Unruly             H. Specialized
    Show Answer
    G. Unruly
21. I am always hard up before the end of each month.
    E. In no need         F. Broke               G. Upset              H.  Borrowing
    Show Answer
    E. In no need
22. The explosive growth of world has not been caused by a sudden increase in human fertility.
    E. Fantastic     F. Gradual            G. Combustible                 H. Dangerous
    Show Answer
    F. Gradual
23. Unless we see the evils clearly, contending against them is like fighting the air
    E. Avoiding    F. Struggling with             G. Combating     H. Repelling
    Show Answer
    E. Avoiding
24. My sister’s condition is appalling
    E. Pleasant     F. Complex          G. Cloudy             H. Simple
    Show Answer
    E. Pleasant
25. This is a heinous act
    E. Laudable     F. Deplorable      G. Forgettable    H. Indelible
    Show Answer
    E. Laudable
    Delsu Post utme APTITUDE TEST 

    Note 4 A 5 = 15, 6 A 7 = 35 and 9 A 18 Use this logic to find the missing number in questions

26. 13 A 14 =
    E.169    F. 168    G. 182   H.156
    Show Answer
    F. 168
27. (5 A [ ])A5 = 75
    E.4     F. 2         G. 3        H.16
    Show Answer
    E.4
28. 2A( 7 A 5) = [ ] E. 70   F. 55      G. 30      H. 65
    Show Answer
    G. 30 
29. The present Secretary General of United Nations is
    E. Kofi Anan    F. Ban ki moon   G. Hilary Clinton                H. Barrack Obama
    Show Answer
    F. Ban ki moon
30. The slogan ‘The big heart’ applies to state
    E. Edo   F. Anambra         G. Kano                H. Delta
    Show Answer
    H. Delta
    Instruction: Choose the word that best complete the following phrases
31. Lion is to roar as elephant is to
    E. Trumpet  F. Rumble            G. Boom              H. Bleat
    Show Answer
    E. Trumpet 
32. Flock is to bird as is to lion
    E. Group     F. Gang                G. Pride                H. Fleet
    Show Answer
    G. Pride  
    Instruction: Select the correct simile that best completes each expression below
33. As clear as ________________
    E. White F. Glass                G. Crystal             H. Snow
    Show Answer
    G. Crystal
34. As proud as a ______________
    E. Peacock    F. Prince               G. King H. Star
    Show Answer
    E. Peacock
35. As blind as a ___________
    E. Toad     F. Bat     G. Cockroach      H. Rock
    Show Answer
    F. Bat
    Instruction: Identify the ODD one in the options for each number
36. E. Kwara      F. Lokoja              G. Benin City       H. Umuahia
    Show Answer
    E. Kwara
37. NECO F. WAEC               G. NABTEB          H. JAMB
    Show Answer
    H. JAMB
38. E. Yen      F. Pounds             G. Naira               H. Dollar
    Show Answer
    G. Naira  
39. E. Botswana      F. Kenya               G. Egypt               H. Tunisia
    Show Answer
    H. Tunisia
40. E.Yahoo     F. Hotmail           G. Gmail               H. E-mail
    Show Answer
    H. E-mail
    
    Instruction: For each number below (41 & 42) identify the anagram to the given word
41. EARTH
    E. Planet      F. Ear                    G. Heart               H. Universe
    Show Answer
    G. Heart
42. DIET
    Food F. Die                    G. Tied                 H. Nutrition
    Show Answer
    G. Tied
    If 8mmm 6 16, 10mmS = 25, 1mmmmm 20 = 4 Evaluate X if
43. 6mmm 4 = X
    E.  24       F. 8                        G. 12                     H. 6
    Show Answer
    F. 8 
44. Xrnm 3 = 24
    E. 48       F. 9                        G. 18                     H. 16
    Show Answer
    H. 16
45. ¼mmm24 = X
    E. 3          F. 6                        G. 8                       H. 2
    Show Answer
    H. 2
    GENERAL PAPER
46. Literature is studied as a subject at school because:
    E. It expose students to the realities of life
    F. It provides entertainment
    G. t teaches the use of words
    H. It gives additional work to students
    Show Answer
    E. It expose students to the realities of life
47. One of the following writers is known as a playwright than a novelist
    E.  Wole Soyinka        F. J.P Clark                          G. Cyprian Ekwensi           H. Gabriel Okara
    Show Answer
    E.  Wole Soyinka 
48. The difference between tragedy and comedy is:
    E. That tragedy contains soliloquies, but comedy does not.
    F. That comedy contains disguise, but tragedy does not.
    G. That comedy deals with love. But tragedy does not.
    H. None of the above.
    Show Answer
    H. None of the above.
49. One of these statements is true of the novel:
    E. It is an exact reproduction of historical events.
    F. It is always the story of the author’s life.
    G. It does not make use of imagery.
    H. It deals with human experiences
    Show Answer
    H. It deals with human experiences
50. A couplet is a:
    E. Succession of three rhyming lines.
    F. Succession of two rhyming lines.
    G. Poem of two Stanzas
    H. Poem of three stanzas
    Show Answer
    F. Succession of two rhyming lines.
51. A motif:
    E. The reason behind a Character’s behavior
    F. A single matrical line
    G. An essay on a particular subject
    H. A recurrent image in work of literature
    Show Answer
    H. A recurrent image in work of literature
52. Romantic poetry emphasizes:
    E. The beauty of nature
    F. Intimate relationships
    G. The love in human nature
    H. The romance in human aspirations
    Show Answer
    E. The beauty of nature
53. The antagonist in a tragedy is:
    E. Any character in the tragedy
    F. The character set in opposition to the main character
    G. The leading chorus
    H. The wife of the protagonist
    Show Answer
    F. The character set in opposition to the main character
54. The tendency in words to echo the meaning by the actual sound is called:
    E. Onomatopoeia
    F. Alliteration
    G. Rhyme
    H. Phonetics
    Show Answer
    E. Onomatopoeia
55. What we call ”tragic flaw” is the:
    E. Unsuccessful play written by an otherwise great dramatist
    F. Weakness in character responsible for the downfall of a dramatic hero
    G. An element of plot that makes a work dramatic
    H. Pronunciation error made by an actor on stage
    Show Answer
    F. Weakness in character responsible for the downfall of a dramatic hero
56. Characterization in a novel means the:
    E. List of characters featuring in it
    F. Mode of presenting the fictional individuals
    G. Resolution of the conflict between the characters.
    H. Peculiar mannerism of the characters
    Show Answer
    F. Mode of presenting the fictional individuals
57. A good poem must:
    E. Be above love
    F. Have a regular rhythm
    G. Rhyme
    H. None of the above
    Show Answer
    G. Rhyme
58. “That year the harvest was sad, like a funeral, and many farmers went as they dug up the miserable yams. One man tied his cloth to a tree branch and hanged himself’. The mood
    conveyed here is one of:
    E. Excitement
    F. Sadness
    G. Triumph
    H. Elation
    Show Answer
    F. Sadness
59. Girls dance and sing. Men clap. The walls sing and press inward. They press the men and
    girls; they press John towards a centre of physical ecstasy”. To whom does “they” refer?
    E. Men
    F. Men and girls
    G. Girls
    H. The walls
    Show Answer
    H. The walls
60. The novel, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe was first published in:
    E. 1948
    F. 1952
    G. 1958
    H. 1962
    Show Answer
    G. 1958
61. ________were probably the only ethnic group in Africa found in almost every country in West Africa
    E. Hausa
    F. Kanuri
    G. Fulani
    H. Igbo
    Show Answer
    G. Fulani
62. While enemies who submitted voluntarily and accepted Islam escaped enslavement others
    were reduced to____________
    E. Serfdom
    F. Fief
    G. Exile
    H. Landlessness
    Show Answer
    E. Serfdom
63. ________ indicates that there was a great deal of economic development and intergroup relations in Nigeria between 1,500 and 1,800
    E. Archaeological evidence and oral tradition
    F. European records
    G. Arabic and Islamic records
    H. Socio-cultural and economic institutions
    Show Answer
    E. Archaeological evidence and oral tradition
64. By the 18th century, Oyo was the largest of the forest states. Bounded in the north by the
    Niger, Togoland, in the West and South by the Gulf of Guinea where _______ were its main
    coastal outlets.
    E. Dahome
    F. Port Novo and Badagry
    G. Lagos
    H. Shagamu and Ekpe
    Show Answer
    F. Port Novo and Badagry
65. In the hey days of the trans-Saharan trade _____ was referred to as “the Manchester of the Western Sudan”
    E. Kano
    F. Timbuktu
    G. As amte
    H. Borno
    Show Answer
    E. Kano
66. Most of the slaves came from the region between modern Ghana and the Cameroons, hence the Coastline became known as the
    E. Guinea Coast
    F. Bight of Biafra
    G. Bight of Benin
    H. Slave Coast
    Show Answer
    H. Slave Coast
67. ________has been a crossroad of Africa since ancient times in an area which formed part of
    what was known as the belt of the great empires of the Western Sudan
    E. River Niger
    F. River Benue
    G. Trans-Saharan trade routes
    H. The Atlantic Ocean
    Show Answer
    G. Trans-Saharan trade routes
68. The capital that was moved to birni Ngazar’gamu was first situated at
    E. Njilmi
    F.Kanem
    G. Gamargu
    H. Bornu
    Show Answer
    E. Njilmi
69. Oyo remained strong for two hundred years, and it became a protectorate of Great Britain
    in ___________
    E. 1885
    F. 1897
    G. 1896
    H. 1888
    Show Answer
    H. 1888
70. After the 16^th Century, Benin mainly exported pepper, Ivory, gum and cotton to the Portuguese and _____ who resold it to other African Societies on the Coast
    E. Dutch
    F. British
    G. French
    H. Germans
    Show Answer
    E. Dutch
71. What put paid to link of the igbo origin to the infamous Hamatic hypothesis is the _________
    E. Excavations of the Nri-Awka-Orlu Complex
    F. The dense population of the complex
    G. The fusion of scattered semi independent villages into large units
    H. The Igbo-Ukwu Civilization
    Show Answer
    H. The Igbo-Ukwu Civilization
72. The long juju of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade era was situated at:
    E. Otokutu
    F. Arochukwu
    G. Maildontoro
    H. Escravos
    Show Answer
    F. Arochukwu
73. Which of the following city was NOT a major centre for the trans-saharan trade?
    E. Niani
    F. Gao
    G. Tirnbuktu
    H. Jenne
    Show Answer
    E. Niani
74. Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of early civilization of Axum, Kush, Mali and Songhai.
    E. These African societies flourished at the same time
    F. Farming was more extensive in the Nile River valley than it was in the fertile crescent
    G. The Neolithic Revolution occurred in Africa
    H. These societies had a long and rich history before their first contact with Europeans
    Show Answer
    H. These societies had a long and rich history before their first contact with Europeans
75. Which of these theories best explains the origin of the Asante Kingdom?
    E. Hydrolic, social contract and conquest theories
    F. Hamitic hypotheses, social contract, conquest theory
    G. Social contract, Hamitic hypothesis, sudanic state hypothesis
    H. Marxist theory, sudanic state hypothesis, social contract and conquest theory
    Show Answer
    F. Hamitic hypotheses, social contract, conquest theory
76. The parable of the unjust judge teaches:
    E. Patience
    F. Persistence
    G. Consistence
    H. Bravery
    Show Answer
    F. Persistence
77. The real name of Bar-jesus(Acts 13:14) is:
    E. Sergius
    F. Barnabas
    G. Elymas
    H. Tabitha
    Show Answer
    G. Elymas
78. Justification by faith means:
    E. Acquitted from sin
    F. Forgiven by Christ
    G. Raised in Christ
    H. Remissions of sins
    Show Answer
    F. Forgiven by Christ
79. The book of apocalypse is:
    E. Apostrapher
    F. Apocrypha
    G. Revelation
    H. Revenation
    Show Answer
    G. Revelation
80. The meaning of Religion is:
    E. Reverence
    F. Humility
    G. Agreement
    H. Blessing
    Show Answer
    E. Reverence
81. The three main types of religions in Nigeria are:
    E. Christianity, Islam and Hare-Krishna
    F. Mysticism, Occultism and Philosophy
    G. Judaism, Islam, ATR
    H. ATR, Christianity and Islam.
    Show Answer
    H. ATR, Christianity and Islam.
82. God created _________on th 4^th day (Gen 1)
    E. The Earth
    F. The Sun, moon and stars
    G. Firmament
    H. Man
    Show Answer
    F. The Sun, moon and stars
83. Eli died along with his 2 sons because he:
    E. Did not care for them
    F. Did not control them
    G. Did not train them
    H. They were Greedy
    Show Answer
    G. Did not train them
84. Another word for the Gospel is:
    E. Word
    F. Grace
    G. Goodnews
    H. Goodspelt
    Show Answer
    G. Goodnews
85. Which of these is not a sign of humility
    E. Service to others
    F. Self Service
    G. Respect for others
    H. Submission to the will of others
    Show Answer
    F. Self Service
86. The Latin word for religion is:
    E. Religera
    F. Religio
    G. Relagere
    H. Religare
    Show Answer
    F. Religio
87. The consequences of the sin of Gahazi (2Kings 5:1f) was:
    E. Leprasy
    F. Lamprosy
    G. Leprosy
    H. Laparosy
    Show Answer
    G. Leprosy
88. Nehemiah in his effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem prayed against the taunt of:
    E. Hilfiah and Huldah
    F. Tobiah and Samballat
    G. Amon and Shapon
    H. Nebuchadnezzar and Tabot
    Show Answer
    F. Tobiah and Samballat
89. The true worship of God in Amos requires
    E. Purity of Heart
    F. Frequent attendance in the church
    G. Payment of Tithe
    H. A holy and righteous life
    Show Answer
    H. A holy and righteous life
90. “Why are you afraid, Oh! Men of little Faith” (Mtt. 8:23f) was said in the context of:
    E. A storm in the sea
    F. Walking on the Sea
    G. A storm on the lake
    H. Walking on the lake
    Show Answer
    E. A storm in the sea
91. Social revolution are carried out by a:
    E. Progressive
    F. Bourgeois
    G. Proletariat
    H. Hoodlums and gangster
    Show Answer
    E. Progressive
92. The first institution where moral values are learnt is:
    E. The Family
    F. The School
    G. The Market
    H. The church or mosque
    Show Answer
    E. The Family
93. Value is:
    E. Abundance
    F. The cost of a thing
    G. The worth of a thing
    H. The weight of a thing
    Show Answer
    G. The worth of a thing
94. Religion is part of the __________ of any society
    E. Personal heritage
    F. Family heritage
    G. Cultural Heritage
    H. National heritage
    Show Answer
    G. Cultural Heritage
95. Sexual abuse, rape, armed robbery, drug abuse, riot and host of others are examples of:
    E. Developing nations
    F. Social ills
    G. Deviant Behaviors
    H. Generational shift
    Show Answer
    F. Social ills
96. The Acceptance of value has been recognized:
    E. Quickly, speedily and happily
    F. Slowly, gradually and grudgingly
    G. Happily, smoothly and rapidly
    H. Slowly, gradually and joyfully
    Show Answer
    F. Slowly, gradually and grudgingly
97. _________ is a planned collective movement aimed at changing a decadent Socio political and economic system.
    E. Social revolution
    F. Economic revolution
    G. Demonstration
    H. Riot
    Show Answer
    E. Social revolution
98. Parents engage in the “world of works” to:
    E. Provide for the family
    F. Make ends meet
    G. Make end meets
    H. Derive job satisfaction
    Show Answer
    F. Make ends meet
99. The human touch is indispensable for a
    E. Well-rounded character
    F. Business success
    G. Academic life
    H. Marriage and family life
    Show Answer
    H. Marriage and family life
100. Moral basis of our actions mean that:
     E. Your party is happy
     F. Nobody is watching
     G. Your neighbor is watching
     H. Nobody can do anything contrary
     Show Answer
     F. Nobody is watching

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