A binary operation ⊕ om real numbers is defined by x ⊕ y = xy + x + y for two real numbers x and y. Find the value of 3 ⊕ - 23.

• A. - 1/2
• B. 1/3
• C. -1
• D. 2

National consciousness, unity and integrity are promoted through all the following ways except

• A. obedience to rules and regulations
• B. National Youth Service Corps
• C. compromise of the rule of law
• D. teaching of civic education in schools

All the following are examples of intrusive volcanic features except

• A. dykes
• B. sills
• C. lava plateaux
• D. batholiths

Popular Sovereignty is located in the

• A. military
• B. police
• C. electorate
• D. opinion leaders

A small difference between the readings of the wet and dry bulb thermometers is an indication of

• A. low relative humidity
• B. condensed air
• C. saturated air
• D. high relative humidity

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

Point of denouement in a literary work is the

• A. point at which the major character is shown in his true colours
• B. point of disagreement in a narrative
• C. point of the resolution of the puzzling issues
• D. cathartic point in a tragedy

Read the extract and answer the question

Oh, a Cherubin

Thou wast that did preserve me. Thou didst smile,

Infused with a fortitude from heaven,

When I have decked the sea with drops full salt.

Under my burthen groaned; which raised in me

An undergoing stomach, to bear up

Against what should ensue

(Act 1 scene two lines 154-161)

The character addressed is

• A. Ferdinand
• B. Ariel
• C. Caliban
• D. Miranda

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops To Conquer.

Mr. Hardcastle asks Young Marlow to leave his house because

• A. Marlow is not fit to be Kate's husband
• B. Young Marlow is more demanding than Hasting
• C. he is fed up with Marlow annoying behaviour
• D. Kate objects to being betrothed in absentia

Which of the is the first stage in the process of lumbering?

• A. Trees are cut into logs
• B. Suitable species are identified
• C. Trees are felled with power saw
• D. Platforms are built for buttress trees

In a two by two model of international trade, it is assumed that

• A. both countries could gain from trade at the same time, but term of trade is inconsequential for the distribution of the gains
• B. both countries could gain from trade at the same time, but the volume of the gains depends on terms of trade
• C. neither country could ever gain from trade since term of trade is depends on the distribution of the gains from trade
• D. both countries could gain from trade at the same time, and the volume of the gains does not depend on terms of trade