The relationship between the coefficient of linear expansion \(\alpha\) and volumetric expansion (\(\gamma\)) is------

• A. \(\gamma\) = \(\alpha ^{-3}\)
• B. \(\gamma\) = \(\alpha\)
• C. 3\(\alpha\)
• D. \(\gamma\) = \(\alpha ^{3}\)

A body is projected with an initial velocityu at angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal. If \(R_{max}\) is the maximum range of the projectile, what does the relation \(\frac{u^{2}}{R_{max}}\) represent?

• A. The vertical distance covered
• B. Acceleration due to gravity
• C. The horizontal distance covered
• D. The acceleration of the body

The institution of learning referred to as ‘ummu-d-duniyah is

• A. al-Azhar university
• B. Sankore University
• C. University of Madinah
• D. University of Khartoum

An entrepot is a pot?

• A. which acts as an intermediary center of trade between countries
• B. at an entrance of a river
• C. through which only certain goods are permitted to pass
• D. wich also serves as the capital of a country

Consider the following reaction equation: C16H34 → C5H12 + C11H22. The process represented by the equation is

• A. cracking
• B. fermentation
• C. polymerization
• D. reforming

The Babangida administration's transition to civil rule programme officially started in

• A. 1992
• B. 1990
• C. 1987
• D. 1985

SECTION B: COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions on it.

Alani was the seventh child of his family. When he was growing up, there was scarcely enough to go round. His mother was a petty trader while his father worked as a clerk in one of the ministries. But Alani was an intelligent child and performed brilliantly at school. This endeared him to his teachers. He represented the school at all competitions and won many laurels, While he was in Basic Six, he won a scholarship to study at any school of his choice to university level. The future was indeed bright for him. However, having to constantly struggle with his siblings for the little sustenance provided by

their parents turned him into an aggressive child.

After graduation, Alani got a job with a reputable accounting firm. He travelled far and wide and was trained extensively. He rose through the ranks and became one of the top executives. After a while, he decided to establish his own firm. His firm flourished because of his hard work, dedication and the huge amount of money and time he invested in the venture. After just a few years, the firm became a household name. However, things took a bad turn. Alani's success went to his head. He became pompous. He would get angry at the slightest provocation. He refused to take the advice of his employees, considering them all beneath him. Even when his workers had good suggestions for improvement, he would not listen. Often times, he would treat even his clients shabbily. He began to lose clients one by one and his profits dwindled. His firm was on the rocks and he started to blame his employees for the downturn in his business. He became suspici6us of every move made and action taken by his workers. Soon, Alani became a bitter man. He lost the respect of his workers because he often quarrelled with them.

However, Alani's secretary, who was his pioneer staff, did not give up on him. She tried to talk to him and refused to resign when other members of staff were putting in their letters. When five of his workers resigned on the same day, that decided it! He realized that he just had to turn his life around.

He went for counselling and began to turn over a new leaf. It was during one of the counselling sessions that he met a business mogul. They got talking and the man was impressed with Alani's knowledge and expertise. They formed a partnership and Alani's business began to grow again. Alani had leant a useful lesson: those who are endowed with success should nurture it with humility.

(g) ... Who was his pioneer staff...

(i) What grammatical name is given to this expression as it is used in the passage?

(ii) What is its function?

Which of the following is a major determinant of price elasticity of demand?

• A. The price of the commodity
• B. Availability of factors of production
• C. The prices of factors of production
• D. Income of the consumers

(a) Name four breeds of rabbits. [2 marks]

(b) Give two reasons why oestrus detection is important in farm animals. [2 marks]

(c) State four functions of each of the following hormones in farm animals. (i) androgen; (ii) oestrogen. [8 marks]

(d)(i) List two viral diseases of poultry. (ii) List two ecto-parasites of poultry [4 marks]

Why is clear bill of lading called so?

• A. It shows records of damaged goods
• B. It shows no records of damaged goods
• C. It is a clear bill
• D. It signifies no debt is owed