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Question 71
jamb 2023

The process of twisting silk fibres to form a strong yarn is called

ADagumming
BThrowing
CBailing
DCarding
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Question 72
jamb 2023

The measure of the quality, quantity and method of goal attainment in the family is referred to as

AProfit
BResources
CNeed
DStandard
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Question 73
jamb 2023

The space between stitching line and the cutting line is called

ADart
BNotch
CGrain line
DSeam allowance
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Question 74
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a procedure of seeking redress?

ADestruction
BFlight
CAccusation
DDialogue
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Question 75
jamb 2023

Fresh paint can be removed using __________.

AGlycerin
BBleach
CBorax
DTurpentine
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Question 76
jamb 2023

Perishable foods can be stored in the

AOven
BRefrigerator
CBasket
DCooler
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Question 77
jamb 2023

Which of the following practices will ensure safety in food handling?

ADiscard soft foods that are moldy
BWearing long painted nails
CCutting fruits before washing
DUsing raw eggs for drinks
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Question 78
jamb 2023

When food is handled properly, it __________.

AAccelerates spoilage
BIncreases risk of spoiling
CSafeguards consumers’ health
DEncourages overspending
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Question 79
jamb 2023

Turkey sandwich is to snacks as chicken jollof rice is to ________.

ASoup
BAppetizers
CDessert
DMain meal
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Question 80
jamb 2023

The body outline or figure of a person is called

AFigure
BOutfit
CSize
DPersonality
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Question 81
jamb 2023

The basic unit of raw materials used in making yarns is called

ALint
BFibre
CBias
DFabric
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Question 82
jamb 2023

Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when buying food?

ADialect of food seller
BFood items in season
CQuality of foodstuff
DSize of the family
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Question 83
jamb 2023

The basic pattern drafted to the exact size of the body is called a

ASkirt
BCape
CBlock
DBodice
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Question 84
jamb 2023

Tricycle and ball are examples of _______ children play materials.

AFun
BMuscular
CRole
DCreative
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Question 85
jamb 2023

Body measurement taken from the shoulder to the wrist is _______.

AShoulder
BSleeve length
CArm circumference
DElbow
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Question 86
jamb 2022

Dishes cooked by poaching and steaming are

AEasily digested
BEasy to handle
CVery palatable
DVery attractive
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Question 87
jamb 2022

Texture, colour, and shape in a design are referred to as

AElements
BIdeas
CObjects
DPrinciples
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Question 88
jamb 2022

The most appropriate equipment used in draining off fat when frying fish on a large scale is

AColander
BCane basket
CMetal sieve
DStrainer
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Question 89
jamb 2022

Peeled banana left in the open changes colour due to

AFermentation
BOxidation
CEnzyme action
DActivities of yeast
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Question 90
jamb 2022

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

APatching
BDarning
CRenovating
DDecorating
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