According to John, the six stone jars of water which Jesus turned into the wine were kept there for the

• A. coolection of drinking water
• B. miracle
• C. Jewish rites of purification
• D. wedding

A binary operation ⊕ on real numbers is defined by x⊕y = xy + x + y for any two real numbers x and y. The value of (-3/4)⊕6 is

• A. 3/4
• B. -9/2
• C. 45/4
• D. -3/4

In what year did Britain invade Egypt?

• A. 1882
• B. 1884
• C. 1886
• D. 1888

Deforestation will eventually lead to

• A. improvement in soil fertility
• B. improvement of soil texture
• C. loss of soil organic matter
• D. increase in soil pH

This question is based on General Literary Principles and Appreciation.

'See! how she leans her cheek upon her hand;

O! that I wore a glove upon that hand

That predominant figure of speech in these lines is

• A. conceit
• B. apostrophe
• C. caricature
• D. simile

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The children expected to bepraised for putting out the fire, but they were..........for taking such a risk.

• A. rebuked
• B. accused
• C. despised
• D. sentenced

The idea of making the civil service permanent, neutral and anonymous is to

• A. enhance efficiency in administration
• B. ensure loyalty and support
• C. prevent opposition to government
• D. make civil servants a functional elite.

The density of sial is -----------------

• A. 2
• B. 2.7
• C. 3
• D. 5

Indirect election refers to an election that

• A. is conducted through an electoral college
• B. allows voters to vote for themselves
• C. is solely organized by the citizens
• D. allows voter to cast their votes openly

a downward sloping demand curve means that?

• A. total revenue declines as price is lowered
• B. demand falls as output rises
• C. demand falls as output falls
• D. price must be lowered to sell more