Desert encroachment can best be controlled by

• A. erecting barriers
• B. slopewise cultivation
• C. afforestation
• D. over-grazing

The Lagos colony and the Southern Protectorate was almagamated in _____.

• A. 1905
• B. 1906
• C. 1907
• D. 1908

In the diagram below, the gas produced is

• A) NO
• B) NO2
• C) N2O
• D) N2O4

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase whichbest fillsthe gap: A number of suspects were paraded .... the victim of the robbery

• A. in front
• B. before
• B. before C. for
• D. to

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The kidnappers demanded a .......of N50,000 before they would release the rich business man.

• A. levy
• B. condition
• C. penalty
• D. ransom

Which of the following is not true of stalagmites and stalactites?

• A. stalagmites are upward growing pillars while stalactites are downward growing
• B. stalagmites are short and wide while stalactites are long and narrow
• C. stalacties are formed on the floor of limestone caves while stalagmites are formed on roofs of limestone caves
• D. stalactites are longer than stalagmites

Which of the following groups of macro-nutrients is a constituent of protein?

• A. nitrogen,phosphorus and sulphur
• B. calcium,magnesium and potassium
• C. magnesium,calcium and phosphorus
• D. sulphur,magnesium and potassium

The following are common grasses in the rangeland except

• A. panicum maximum
• B. calopogonium mucunoides
• C. cynodon dactylon
• D. imperate cylindrical

One of the major problems of a sole proprietor is sourcing for

• A. Funds
• B. Labour
• C. Raw materials
• D. Machineries

The financial institution known as a building society is

• A. commercial bank
• B. central bank
• C. mortgage bank
• D. development bank