Home Economics Past Questions

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Question 181
jamb 2017

In the care of kitchen equipment, it is important to

Aclean all movable parts
BLeave the equipment plugged
Cclean using the manufacturer’s instructions
Dclean daily after use
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Question 182
jamb 2017

During childbirth birth the expulsion of the placenta is referred to as

AThird stage of labour
BFourth stage of labour
Cfirst stage of labour
DSecond stage of labour
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Question 183
jamb 2017

The process of preparing a food shopping list in meal management is

Aevaluation
Bimplementing
Cplanning
Dorganizing
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Question 184
jamb 2017

The aspect of home economics education that equips an individual to work in a social centre is

Anutrition and dietetics
Bchild development
Cclothing and textiles
Dinterior decoration
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Question 185
jamb 2017

Fresh paint can be removed using __________

AGlycerin
BBleach
CTurpentine
DBorax
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Question 186
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The natural fibre suitable for harmattan is ________

ARayon
BLinen
CSilk
DCotton
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Question 187
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The mixture of sugar, salt and water is used to control________. in children.

AConstipation
BDiarrhea
CColic
DFever
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Question 188
jamb 2017

Which of the following is a cleaning equipment?

AVacuum brush
BHand broom
CBucket
DDustpan
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Question 189
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The tricycle and ball are examples of _______. children's play materials

AMuscular
BFun
CRole
DCreative
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Question 190
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Food _______ is a benefit of healthy handling practices

APoisoning
BWastage
CSafety
DSpoilage
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Question 191
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Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when buying food?

AFood items in season
BSize of the family
CDialect of food seller
DQuality of food stuff
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Question 192
jamb 2017

Life expectancy refers to the

AAge at which people receive their pension
BAge at which people retire from their jobs
CAverage age at which people die
DAchievement one makes in life
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Question 193
jamb 2017

The effects of unhealthy eating habits include the following, except

AOverweight
BBacterial infection
CChoking
DOptimal growth
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Question 194
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A person whose work does not involve strenuous physical activity is called ________ Workers.

ASedentary
BCompany
CManual
DMedical
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Question 195
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Which of the following practices will ensure safety in food handling?

ACut fruits before washing
BUsing raw eggs for drinks
CDiscard soft foods that are moldy
DWearing long painted nails
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Question 196
jamb 2017

The temperature of the baby bath water should be felt with the ________

AFoot
BElbow
CAnkle
DKnee
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Question 197
jamb 2017

Perishable foods can be stored in the

ACooler
BRefrigerator
COven
DBasket
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Question 198
jamb 2017

When edges of garment are turned to the wrong side and stitched, it is called ________

AHemming
BFacing
CJoining
DBinding
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Question 199
jamb 2017

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

AGreen tea
BCoffee sip
CSoy milk
DBlack tea
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Question 200
jamb 2017

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

ACotton
BPolyester
CViscose
DNylon
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