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Question 11
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Cotton fabrics should not be stored in a damp place to avoid being affected by

AMildew
BInsect
CAnt
DRust
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Question 12
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Which of the following is a guideline for food hygiene?

AWashing the top of cans before opening
BArranging the kitchen for cooking
CPlanning what to cook
DBuying food in season
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Question 13
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An indigenous cosmetic used by Igbos as an eyeliner is

AUli
BEdo
CTanzere
DNzu
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Question 14
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Progress in a child's development is measured by an increase in

ANutrition
BHeight
CSize
DSkill
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Question 15
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Which of the following is suitable for a tall and slender figure?

ACurved
BVertical
CHorizontal
DDiagonal
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Question 16
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Which of the following is suitable for a tea towel in Nigeria?

ALinen
BWool
CRayon
DSilk
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Question 17
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Which of these is not a guideline in conflict resolution?

AControl your voice
BUse fists, not words
CKeep an open mind
DAvoid any distraction
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Question 18
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Storage facility suitable for fruits and vegetable is

ABottle
BBasket
CShelves
DFreezer
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Question 19
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A suitable cooking method for meals served to convalescent is

AFrying and roasting
BSteaming and stewing
CBoiling and roasting
DBaking and poaching
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Question 20
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The effect of heat applied to meat is

ACoagulation
BRancidity
CDextrinization
DDiscoloration
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Question 21
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A small instrument used for transformed pattern makings onto fabrics is called

ATracing wheel
BTape measure
CMetric stick
DHem make
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Question 22
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A condition that brings a turning point when things cease to go on as usual in a family is called

ACrisis
BChange
CConflict
DPressure
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Question 23
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A regular pattern of verbal attacks on a child is

ANeglect
BSexual abuse
CIncest
DEmotional abuse
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Question 24
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The leg starts from the ankle and consists of the followin,g except

AHeel
BNail
CToe
DKnee
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Question 25
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The first immunization given to a baby is

APolio vaccine
BMeasles vaccine
CD.T.P
DB.C.G (Note: This is likely a typo in the option, as B.O.G is not a common vaccine name, and the intended vaccine is often BCG for Tuberculosis, which is also commonly given at birth in many regions.)
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Question 26
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Which of the following is not a function of carbohydrate?

AProvides energy for doing work
BMaintains body temperature
CPrevents constipation
DImproves bowel movement
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Question 27
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The process of passing threaded needle in and out of a fabric to make a design is called

AHemming
BPatching
CEmbroidery
DTacking
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Question 28
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An adolescent who does not want to be guided by his parent is said to be having .......... problem
 

AAdjustment
BStatus
CPeer pressure
DIndependence
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