DELSU General Paper 2011/2012 Past Questions

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How much did Solomon pay Hiram for the supply of Cedar and Cypress?

A.40,000 cors of wheat
B.50,000 cors of wheat
C.20,000 cors of wheat
D.30,000 cors of wheat

The transfiguration of was an important event because

A.The disciples saw Moses and Elijah
B.The disciples made three booth for them
C.They gained authority to preach
D.They were made to know that the law find fulfilment in Jesus

The sign of the separation of Israel as a Holy nation unto the Lord was

A.Baptism
B.Sacrifice
C.Circumcision
D.Beards

The present book of old testament came to be considered formally by Jewish leaders as authoritative at the council of

A.Jamnia
B.Jericho
C.Jamaica
D.Jabes

“Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousands” This song

A.Was a worship song
B.Meant to settle the dispute between the two personalities involved
C.Helped to promote rivalry between Saul and David
D.Was a kind of war son

“Truly...God shows no partiality...but...anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to Him” Peter by this implies that:

A.Only the Jews would be accepted in the kingdom of God
B.No barrier against admission of other races into the church
C.All the judges who show partiality will have no place in the kingdom
D.The gentiles must circumcise before they are admitted into the church

Terah was the father of

A.Abram, Nahor and Haran
B.Abraham, Haran and Mileah
C.Abram, Nahor and Lot
D.Abraham, Haran and Shelah

“Let the children first be fed, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to dogs”. Who are the dogs here?

A.Romans
B.Greek
C.Syrophoenician
D.Gentiles

Peter said “Ananias why has Satan filled your mind to lie to the Holy spirit?” What was the offence?

A.Ananias kept back part of the money of his land
B.Ananias did not accept the gospel
C.They stole the money of the apostle
D.Ananias is justified in his action

The story of the Ethiopian eunuch illustrates all of these principle in the growth of the church except one

A.Racial backgrounds and prejudices were overcome
B.The mystery to an individual was proved to be as important in the eyes of God as a mass revival
C.The method of preaching Jesus from the old testament was demonstrated
D.Translation of the bible into vernacular

The first five books of the old testament are essentially historical because

A.They tell the story
B.They contain laws
C.They mention the call of Moses
D.They refer to the route of Exodus

Why was the first Christian council held in Jerusalem?

A.To develop a strategy for evangelism
B.To promote the concept of Judaizers
C.To settle the issue of persecution
D.To discuss the admission of Gentiles into the church

Shechem was an important sanctuary because

A.It was the place God renewed his covenant with Abraham
B.It was where the Canaanites were converted into Judaism
C.It was where God appeared to Moses
D.It was where Abraham built a temple

The process through which people develop their political attitude is called

A.Political socialization
B.Politicization
C.Political mobilization
D.Political association

Which of these is not a known art in Nigeria?

A.Bini Bronze
B.Nok Terracota
C.Igbo-ukwu
D.Ben Enweanu

One of the functions of a local government in Nigeria is to

A.Defend the nation
B.Conduct foreign relations
C.Make Bye-laws
D.Mint currency

The World Health Organization is an agency of the

A.Organization of American States
B.United Nations Organization
C.Commonwealth of Nations
D.Afican Union

The National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons was founded in

A.1956
B.1946
C.1952
D.1944

Power is different from authority because power lacks

A.Legitimacy
B.Probity
C.Ability
D.Sovereignty

A political authority which maintains sovereignty over a specific geographical area is termed

A.Nation
B.State
C.Society
D.Community

A Society without constituted authority is called

A.Stateless society
B.Feudal State
C.Backward society
D.Under developed society

A fascist regime is both

A.responsive and representative
B.Fair and legitimate
C.Authoritarian and totalitarian
D.Democratic and accountable

Which of the following factors limits Universal adult sufferage

A.Age
B.Heredity
C.Wealth
D.Education

Use the passage below to answer question 24-28
Already at the village centre to receive them was a very thick crowd of admirers and supporters made up of their fiancés, brothers and sisters and other elderly men and women waiting almost impatiently to catch a glimpse and enjoy the beautiful and delightful tunes the girls would render in celebration of their forebears, parents or in some cases to poke fun or pull the legs of one another and even satirize the weakness or praise the characters of one another.
There at the centre they were received with a great deal of joy and admiration and ushered in straight into the centre of the village square where they danced round and form a circle. The women beat their musical instruments made up of ase sekere and agogo while the beauties came out in pairs and in turns to sing and perform (Sweet Roots- Seinde Arogbofa, UPPLC)

The mood of the writer portrays

A.Anxiety
B.Melancholy
C.Sadness
D.Joy

Use the passage below to answer question 24-28
Already at the village centre to receive them was a very thick crowd of admirers and supporters made up of their fiancés, brothers and sisters and other elderly men and women waiting almost impatiently to catch a glimpse and enjoy the beautiful and delightful tunes the girls would render in celebration of their forebears, parents or in some cases to poke fun or pull the legs of one another and even satirize the weakness or praise the characters of one another.
There at the centre they were received with a great deal of joy and admiration and ushered in straight into the centre of the village square where they danced round and form a circle. The women beat their musical instruments made up of ase sekere and agogo while the beauties came out in pairs and in turns to sing and perform (Sweet Roots- Seinde Arogbofa, UPPLC)

The dancers are actually-----

A.Newly married
B.About to be married
C.Young boys and girls
D.Only beautiful girls

Use the passage below to answer question 24-28
Already at the village centre to receive them was a very thick crowd of admirers and supporters made up of their fiancés, brothers and sisters and other elderly men and women waiting almost impatiently to catch a glimpse and enjoy the beautiful and delightful tunes the girls would render in celebration of their forebears, parents or in some cases to poke fun or pull the legs of one another and even satirize the weakness or praise the characters of one another.
There at the centre they were received with a great deal of joy and admiration and ushered in straight into the centre of the village square where they danced round and form a circle. The women beat their musical instruments made up of ase sekere and agogo while the beauties came out in pairs and in turns to sing and perform (Sweet Roots- Seinde Arogbofa, UPPLC)

The activities in the passage involve-----

A.Singing, dancing and drumming only
B.Dancing and singing only
C.Clapping and Dancing only
D.Dancing and Drumming only

Use the passage below to answer question 24-28
Already at the village centre to receive them was a very thick crowd of admirers and supporters made up of their fiancés, brothers and sisters and other elderly men and women waiting almost impatiently to catch a glimpse and enjoy the beautiful and delightful tunes the girls would render in celebration of their forebears, parents or in some cases to poke fun or pull the legs of one another and even satirize the weakness or praise the characters of one another.
There at the centre they were received with a great deal of joy and admiration and ushered in straight into the centre of the village square where they danced round and form a circle. The women beat their musical instruments made up of ase sekere and agogo while the beauties came out in pairs and in turns to sing and perform (Sweet Roots- Seinde Arogbofa, UPPLC)

The activities in the passage show it was a ---- period

A.Mourning
B. Festive
C.Honeymoon
D.Wedding

Use the passage below to answer question 24-28
Already at the village centre to receive them was a very thick crowd of admirers and supporters made up of their fiancés, brothers and sisters and other elderly men and women waiting almost impatiently to catch a glimpse and enjoy the beautiful and delightful tunes the girls would render in celebration of their forebears, parents or in some cases to poke fun or pull the legs of one another and even satirize the weakness or praise the characters of one another.
There at the centre they were received with a great deal of joy and admiration and ushered in straight into the centre of the village square where they danced round and form a circle. The women beat their musical instruments made up of ase sekere and agogo while the beauties came out in pairs and in turns to sing and perform (Sweet Roots- Seinde Arogbofa, UPPLC)

“Pull the legs of one another” in the passage means to

A.Satirize
B.Parody
C.Make fool of
D.To tease

Each question is followed by five options A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade it in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letters as the options you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

The obvious difference between poems and plays is that

A.Poems are written in verse plays are not
B.Poems are staged while plays are not
C.Poems are condescend in meaning in ways are not
D.Poems are lyrical plays are not

Each question is followed by five options A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade it in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letters as the options you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

One of these is an odd literary terms among the options

A.Sestet
B.couplex
C.lambic
D.paradox

Each question is followed by five options A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade it in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letters as the options you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

A hero’s weak point which eventually lead to his down fall is the tragic

A.Flaw
B.Fault
C.Foul
D.Point

Each question is followed by five options A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade it in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letters as the options you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

A figure of speech that exaggerates is known as ------

A.Metaphor
B.Simile
C.Verisimilitude
D.Hyperbole

Each question is followed by five options A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade it in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letters as the options you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

A lyrical poem used to lull a child to sleep is known as

A.A lull
B.An elegy
C.A lullably
D.A Sonnet

Each question is followed by five options A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade it in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letters as the options you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

“the dagger knew too well that Ceaser was dangerous”, is an example of -----

A.Parody
B.Personification
C.Paradox
D.Pun

Each question is followed by five options A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade it in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letters as the options you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

The central idea in a literary art is referred to as

A.Theme
B.Structure
C.Climax
D.Setting