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Question 171
jamb 2018

Human beings have hair on/in the following areas except

 

 

ALeg
BHead
CArmpit
DPalm
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Question 172
jamb 2018

Which of the following is not required in bed making?

ABed sheet
BPillow
CTowel
DMattress
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Question 173
jamb 2018

A well-ventilated kitchen prevents

ANausea
BAccidents
CHardwork
DFatigue
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Question 174
jamb 2018

Those things which the family desires that are not necessary for survival are called.....

AGoals
BGoods
CWants
DNeeds
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Question 175
jamb 2018

The basic items in a dressmaker's shop

ALong mirror and buttonhole maker
BNeatening machine and long meter rule
CEmbroidery machine and tracing wheel
DSewing machine and measuring tape
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Question 176
jamb 2018

Which of these is not a negative effect of conflict in the family setup?

 

ADivorce
BAnger
CBitterness
DHappiness
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Question 177
jamb 2018

A suitable neatening for the side seam of a school short is

 

AOvercasting
BEdge stitching
CPinking
DLoop stitching
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Question 178
jamb 2018

An indigenous cosmetic used by Igbos as an eyeliner is

AEdo
BNzu
CUhe
DYanzere
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Question 179
jamb 2018

A plain fabric is a better choice for a school uniform because it

AHardly fades
BIs cheap
CCan suit a variety of skin colours
DCan be obtained in different colours
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Question 180
jamb 2018

A regular pattern of verbal attacks on a child is

AIncest
BPhysical abuse
CEmotional abuse
DNeglect
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Question 181
jamb 2017

Which of the following is recommended for a cocktail party?

AJollof rice, buns, and moimoi
BPounded yams, jollof rice, and chinchin
CScotch eggs, yam pottage, and salad
DSausage rolls, scotch eggs, and buns
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Question 182
jamb 2017

The best method for mixing cake is

Acreaming
Bfolding in
Ckneading
Drubbing in
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Question 183
jamb 2017

How many levelled teaspoons are there in a tablespoon?

A3
B4
C6
D2
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Question 184
jamb 2017

A major factor that affects the choice of clothing is the

Acost
Bweft characteristics
Clength and width ratio
Dweave
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Question 185
jamb 2017

Starch is used in laundry to stiffen

Alinen and silk materials
Bcotton and linen materials
Cwool and silk materials
Dcotton and woolen materials
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Question 186
jamb 2017

Home Management is concerned with

Aissues relating to house-care only
Binterior decoration and utilities in the home
Cskills necessary for effective management of the home
Dinterior decoration and household equipment
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Question 187
jamb 2017

A process of mending a hole in a woven fabric is

Adarning
Bcrotcheting
Cpatching
Dsanforizing
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Question 188
jamb 2017

Which of the following fabrics should a short- overweight person wear?

AStripes running around
BSpotted
CStraight down stripes
DBold flowers
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Question 189
jamb 2017

Textile labels help to identify the

Atrademark
Bseller’s name
Ccompany name
Dbrand name
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Question 190
jamb 2017

Secateurs are used for

Acutting
Braking
Cplanting
Dtransplanting
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