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Question 1
jamb 2023

The following are advantages of family budget except that it helps to

APrevent wasteful spending
BEncourage impulsive buying
CMake wise decision about expenditure
DSee how family spend their money
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Question 2
jamb 2023

The natural fibre suitable for harmattan is ............

ACotton
BLinen
CWool
DRayon
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Question 3
jamb 2023

Cotton fabrics should not be stored in a damp place to avoid being affected by

AAnt
BMoth
CInsect
DMildew
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Question 4
jamb 2023

The process of separating cotton fibres from the seeds is called

AGinning
BCleaning
CBailing
DCarding
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Question 5
jamb 2023

At what month does a child attain a good posture?

ASix
BOne
CTwo
DFour
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Question 6
jamb 2023

A person who serves food to the public is expected to ............

AAllow body contact with it
BCover it properly
CLeave it open at all times
DHandle it with filthy hand
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Question 7
jamb 2023

Which of the following fibre turns grey or yellow with age?

AViscose
BCotton
CNylon
DPolyester
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Question 8
jamb 2023

Which of the following is not a cleaning equipment?

ABucket
BVacuum brush
CDustpan
DHand broom
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Question 9
jamb 2023

The acts of buying foodstuffs needed to prepare meals is known as ............

APurchasing
BPreserving
CBudgeting
DPricing
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Question 10
jamb 2023

Which of the following is not factor to be considered when selecting household linen?

AMoney availability
BFamily needs
CSize of the house
DDuration of fabrics
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Question 11
jamb 2023

The effect of unhealthy eating habits include the following, except

ABacterial infection
BOverweight
CChoking
DOptimal growth
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Question 12
jamb 2023

The legal union between a man and a woman is referred to as ............

ACohabitation
BMarriage
CDating
DEngagement
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Question 13
jamb 2023

The freedom and benefit that is guaranteed to people by law is called ............

ARight
BEducation
CPrivilege
DRespect
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Question 14
jamb 2023

The purpose of courtship is to ............

AAfford partners the opportunity to know more about love
BAllow partners to come into physical contact
CEnable partners to understand each other
DStay close to each other's family
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Question 15
jamb 2023

The mixture of sugar, salt and water is used to control ............ in children.

AFever
BDiarrhea
CColic
DConstipation
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Question 16
jamb 2023

In girls, development of breast and onset of menstrual flow are sign of

AGrowth
BAdulthood
CAdolescence
DToddler
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Question 17
jamb 2023

The act of a mother sewing her used wrapper into a small gown for her daughter is called ______.

ADecorating
BRenovating
CDarning
DPatching
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Question 18
jamb 2023

Which of the following drinks will be most suitable for a school child?

ACoffee sip
BGinger beer
CSoy milk
DBlack tea
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Question 19
jamb 2023

The temperature of the baby bath water should be felt with the ______.

AElbow
BAnkle
CFoot
DKnee
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Question 20
jamb 2023

The act of making choice from alternative courses of action is ______.

AStrategic planning
BDecision making
CEvaluation
DImplementation
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