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English Language
NECO SSCE 2001
English Grammar
Solution
No sensible government will welcome subversive criticisms from the public.
A
destructive
B
retrogressive
C
substantive
D
uncontrolled
E
unfair
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Subversive" describes actions or ideas intended to undermine or overthrow an established system in a harmful or destructive way. Therefore, "destructive" is the nearest in meaning to "subversive" in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43243)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2001
English Grammar
Solution
To keep our bodies healthy, we need a_________ diet.
A
Balanced
B
complete
C
mixed
D
nutritious
E
proteomics
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "balanced diet" refers to a diet that includes a variety of nutrients in the right proportions, which is essential for keeping our bodies healthy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43244)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2001
English Grammar
Solution
If he_______ there, he would have met him at home
A
can go
B
goes
C
had gone
D
went
E
would go
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence requires the past perfect tense, "had gone," because it refers to a hypothetical situation in the past. The correct structure for third conditional sentences is "If + past perfect, ... would have + past participle."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43245)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2001
English Grammar
Solution
Some people believe that it is ominous for the dog to bark at night.
A
dangerous
B
fearful
C
frightening
D
horrible
E
threatening
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Ominous" refers to something that suggests or indicates a future event, often a negative or threatening one. Therefore, "threatening" is the nearest in meaning to "ominous."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43247)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2001
English Grammar
Solution
Many people watched the kidnapper_________ by the angry mob.
A
about to lynch
B
been lynched
C
being lynched
D
lynch
E
was to be lynched
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence describes an ongoing action (the kidnapper is in the process of being lynched by the mob). Therefore, "being lynched" is the most appropriate choice.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43250)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2001
English Grammar
Solution
The introduction of religious fanaticism in state affairs is an ill wind that blows no one any good. This means that if is a ..........development.
A
Dangerous
B
global
C
recent
D
strange
E
tempestuous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "an ill wind that blows no one any good" refers to a harmful or negative development. Therefore, introducing religious fanaticism into state affairs would be considered a dangerous development.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43252)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2001
English Grammar
Solution
If I_____ you, l would forgive the boy.
A
am
B
am being
C
have been
D
was
E
were
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence uses the conditional "If I were you," which is a common way to express a hypothetical situation in English. This structure is known as the subjunctive mood.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43254)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2001
English Grammar
Solution
If I_____ you, l would forgive the boy.
A
am
B
am being
C
have been
D
was
E
were
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence uses the conditional "If I were you," which is a common way to express a hypothetical situation in English. This structure is known as the subjunctive mood.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Biology
NECO SSCE 2001
Science of Living Things
The blood vessel that supplies blood rich in digested food to the liver is the
A
Hepatic artery
B
Hepatic portal artery
C
Hepatic portal vein
D
Hepatic vein
E
Renal artery
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41878)
Biology
NECO SSCE 2001
Science of Living Things
The cell organelle, from which spindle fibers originate during cell division in animal cells is known as
A
Centrosome
B
Chromosome
C
Leucoplast
D
Lysosome
E
Ribosome
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41881)
Biology
NECO SSCE 2001
Science of Living Things
Which part of the brain regulates and co-ordinates muscular movements?
A
Cerebellum
B
Cerebrum
C
Hypothalamus
D
Medulla oblongata
E
ThaIamus
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41882)
Biology
NECO SSCE 2001
Science of Living Things
Bacteria; which derive energy by oxidizing certain inorganic compounds, are said to be
A
Chemosynthetic
B
Holozoic
C
Parasitic
D
Photosynthetic
E
Saprophytic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41884)
Biology
NECO SSCE 2001
Science of Living Things
Which is the most ecologically viable method of insect pest control?
A
Draining all stagnant pools of water
B
Eliminating one of the development stages of the insect
C
Employing a lot of labourers to physically handpick the insect pests
D
Erecting physical barriers against insect pests
E
Using stronger insecticides which can kill a greater number of insect.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41885)
Biology
NECO SSCE 2001
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which is NOT an effect of the food shortage on a population?
A
Cannibalism
B
Competition
C
Increase in mortality
D
Increase in natality
E
migration
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Food shortage could lead to any of the listed options in a bid for survival except an increase in natality rate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41886)
Biology
NECO SSCE 2001
Science of Living Things
Which pollutant is likely to cause cholera?
A
agricultural wastes
B
industrial wastes
C
nuclear fallouts
D
oil spillages
E
untreated sewage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41888)