Which of the following best describes physiological variation in biology?

• A. Variations in the physiological processes and functions of organisms
• B. Differences in physical characteristics and appearance within a population
• C. Differences in behavior and social interactions among individuals
• D. Variations in the genetic makeup of individuals within a species

This question is based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.

In Kunene's A Heritage of Liberation,the persona is concerned with the

• A. people's struggle for survival
• B. intolerance of the new generation
• C. celebration of African tradition
• D. criticism of modern tradition

A rectangular block of dimensions 2.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m weighs 200N. calculate the maximum pressure exerted by the block on a horizontal floor.

• A. 100Nm^-2
• B. 200Nm^-2
• C. 300Nm^-2
• D. 400Nm^-2

Reserved food material in the seed is stored in the

• A) epicarp
• B) endocarp
• C) endosperm
• D) mesocarp

A constitution that is difficult to amend is

• A. Rigid
• B. Written
• C. Unwritten
• D. Flexible

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. I can make a little out of Tolu's story. This means that

• A. I don't understand Tolu's story
• B. I quite appreciate Tolu's story
• C. Tolu's story is unreliable
• D. Tolu's story is biased

The victory of the small Greek democracy of Athens over the mighty Persian Empire was furious because Athens had interceded for the other Greek city - states in revolt against Persian domination. In anger the king sent an enormous army to defeat Athens. He thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part of the empire.

Persia was ruled by one man. In Athens, however all citiens helped to rule. Emboldened by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city-state. Perhaps this was the secret of the remarkeable victory at the marathon,the Persian tried to fool some Greek city states by claiming to have come in peace. The frightened city of Delos refused to believe this. Not wanting to abet the conquest of Greece, they fled from their city and did not return until the Persians had left. They were wise, for the president next conquered the city of Eritrea and captured its people.

Tint Athens stood alone against Persia. The Anthenian people to their sanctuaries. There they prayed for deliverance. They asked their gods to expedite their victory. The Anthenians refurbished their weapons and moved to the plan of Marathon where their little band would meet the Persians. At the last moment, soldiers from Plataea reinforced the Anthenian troops.

The Anthenian army attacked and Greek citizens fought bravely. The power of the mighty Persians was offset by the love that the Anthenians had for their city. Athenians defeated the Persians in both archery and combat. Greek soldiers seized Persians sheep and burned them and the Persians fled in terror. Herodotus, a famous historian, reports 6400 persians died, compared to only 192 Athenians.

The Athenians were__________ by some soldiers who arrived at Plataea

• A. held
• B. strengthened
• C. welcomed
• D. captured

Calculate the area of a rectangular vegetable garden measuring 100m by 26m in hectares.

• A. 0.250
• B. 0.200
• C. 0.125
• D. 0.004

They ............ our donation with thanks

• A. received
• B. recived
• C. receved
• D. riceved

In how many ways can the word MATHEMATICS be arranged?

• A. 11!/(9! 2!)
• B. 11!/(9! 2! 2!)
• C. 11!/(2! 2! 2!)
• D. 11!/(2! 2!)