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Question 1031
jamb 2006

The writer describes the features of a 'cottage industry' as

Aaffordable energy source, availability of manpower, cheap products and easy marketing of products
Bavailability of capital, high productivity, low capital demand and simplicity of operations
Cremedying urban migration , available employment, simplicity of operations and affordable products
Drural location, simplicity, local sourcing of raw materials and affordability of product
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Question 1032
jamb 2006

In the first sentence of the passage, the word work, used differently can be explained as

Aemployment and insure
Bindustrial and earn
Ccareer and prepare
Djob and struggle
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Question 1033
jamb 2006

Which of the following captures the vision of the writer in the future of Nigerian women

ANigerian higher institutions can produce more women doctors, lawyers and accountants than men
BIt is possible for Nigerian women to attain equal status with men
CNigerians will never acept a woman president for their country
Dif the present trend is not checked, Nigerian women will take over the roles of the men
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Question 1034
jamb 2006

The expression causing sweeping changes as used in the passage, means

Aimproving husband-wife relationship
Bcleaning up the Nigerian society
Cproducing far-reaching effects
Dresulting in unpalatable consequences
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Question 1035
jamb 2006

which of the following statement is true according to the passage?

AThe Nigerian society is now free of all discrimination against women
BThe quest for women's liberation appears to be making progress in Nigeria
CThe majority of Nigerian women have now taken over men's traditional role
Dwomen in Nigeria have now established a ministry called Ministry of Women Affairs
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Question 1036
jamb 2006

one of the argument in support of the women's liberation movement is that it

Abrings improvement at home, at work and in politics
Bcompels men to take over the task of cooking, cleaning and other household chores
Cencourages Nigerian women to eke out a living independent of the men
Denables more women to attain higher positions
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Question 1037
jamb 2006

from the last paragraph, it can be concluded that

Athe effect of women's liberation are felt only at home and at work
Bthe women liberation movement has brought untold hardship on many Nigerian men
Cthe liberation movement is women's reaction to men's action
DNigerian men are opposed to the women liberation movement
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Question 1038
jamb 2006

The writer seems to suggest that

Aobjectivity, simplicity and clarity are the hallmarks of good journalism
Bthe important function of a daily newspaper is to further develop the news headlines which the radio usually produces
Csensational reporting is a feature of press freedom
Dthere can be no unbiased newspaper presentation
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Question 1039
jamb 2006

which of the following best summarizes the argument in the passage?

AThere are three laudable though unequal ways of news presentation by a daily paper
BA good newspaper is that which is simple, logical and balanced in its news coverage
CPress freedom is an important feature of a daily newspaper
DThere are three obvious functions of a daily newspaper
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Question 1040
jamb 2006

An appropriate tittle for this passage is

AThe Ideal Daily Newspaper
BThe Political Hysteria of a Daily Newspaper
CThe Logic of Press Freedom
DThree Ideal Functions of a Daily Newspaper
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Question 1041
jamb 2006

according to the passage the desirable newspaper is that which

Adoes not create political hysteria
Bis eclectic and modest
Cis intellectual and unbiased
Dis popular and sensational and has a slight political favour
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Question 1042
jamb 2006

The phrase political hysteria, as used in the passage means

Ahatred and rivalries
Banxiety and misunderstanding
Ccrisis and confusion
Dtension and ill feeling
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Question 1043
jamb 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The notice reads, 'No cash translations in this hall'?

Amoney
Bgainful
Cbusiness
Dcheque
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Question 1044
jamb 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The man drew a sword as people congregated round him?

Apraised
Bgathered round
Cmobbed
Dfled from
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Question 1045
jamb 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The police found conclusive proof of the boy's guilt?

Aa corroborative
Ba doubtful
Ca consolatory
Dan incriminating
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Question 1046
jamb 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The point you have made is quite apt

Aillogical
Bhelpful
Cirrelevant
Dinsentitive
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Question 1047
jamb 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

In our last play, Segun acted the hero?

Avillain
Bdevil
Ccriminal
Dassassin
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Question 1048
jamb 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The chief said he would use the power inherent in his office to stop the celebration.

Aunrelated to
Bcommon to
Callotted to
Dimpervious to
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Question 1049
jamb 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

A tentative solution was provided?

AA convincing
BA provisional
CAn amicable
DA definite
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Question 1050
jamb 2006

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The action was premeditated?

Aunnecessary
Bcatastrophic
Cunplanned
Duncoordinated
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