Which of the following species exhibit an aerial root?

• A) Ficus
• B) Centrosema
• C) Antigonon
• D) Lantana

Choose the most appropriate optionnearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

In answer to the question as to how life is treating him, the stranger said 'it never rains but it pours?

• A. the blessings of life shower on him like heavy rain
• B. he is contented with his improved fortunes
• C. things are getting decidedly worse
• D. his financial status is deteriorating

The nationalist were not impressed with the constitutional development in Nigeria between 1919 and 1946 because

• A. the elective principle was limited in many respect
• B. Lugard was high-handed
• C. the legislative council was dominated by the chiefs
• D. Governor Clifford was not given a free hand

The first term of a geometric progression is 350. If the sum to infinity is 250, find the common ratio.

• A. \(\frac{-5}{7}\)
• B. \(-\frac{2}{5}\)
• C. \(\frac{2}{5}\)
• D. \(\frac{5}{7}\)

According to Hadith 31 of an Nawawi, man will be loved by Allah if he is

• A. indifferent to the world
• B. steadfast in prayers
• C. obedient to the prophets
• D. kind to his neighbours

Another name for Tabitha who was raised from the dead was

• A. Mary Magdalene
• B. Joanne
• C. Aeneas
• D. Dorcas

A hydrocarbon X with a molar mass of 26 consists of 92.3% carbon. What is its molecular formular

• A. C2H2
• B. C3H3
• C. C4H4
• D. C5H5

Soil micro-organisms are beneficial because of their involvement in

• A. photosynthesis
• B. translocation
• C. cycling of nutrients
• D. respiration using soil air

Chlorination of water for town supply is carried out to

• A) make the water colourless
• B) remove germs from the water
• C) make the water tastedful
• D) remove odour from the water

Which of the following properties of soil determines its water-holding capacity?

I. Texture II. pH III. Colour IV. Structure

• A. I and II only
• B. I and IV only
• C. II and III only
• D. III and IV only