JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1645

8,221.

An anhydride is an oxide of non-mental?

A.

which will not dissolve in water

B.

whose solution in water has a pH greater than 7

C.

whose solution in water has a pH less than 7

D.

whose solution in water has a pH of 7

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,222.

What significant event occurred during the Murtala/Obasanjo regime's early days in office?

A.

The declaration of war against neighboring countries

B.

The release of political prisoners

C.

The launch of the Green Revolution program

D.

The Second Republic elections

Correct answer is B

During the early days of the Murtala/Obasanjo regime, one of the significant events was the release of political prisoners. This was part of the regime's efforts to promote national reconciliation and unity.

8,223.

H- + H2(I)O → H2(g) + OH-(aq). From the equation above, it can be inferred that the?

A.

reaction is a double decomposition

B.

hydride ion is a reducing agent

C.

hydride ion is an oxidizing agent

D.

reaction is neutralization

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,224.

During the Second Republic, Nigeria experienced a boom in which sector?

A.

Technology

B.

Mining

C.

Oil and gas

D.

Agriculture

Correct answer is C

During the Second Republic, Nigeria experienced a boom in the oil and gas sector. The 1970s and early 1980s were a period of significant oil wealth for Nigeria, due to the increase in oil prices.

8,225.

During the Mahdiyya Movement, the British-Egyptian forces were defeated at the Battle of

A.

Kerreri

B.

Dongola

C.

Khartoum

D.

Omdurman

Correct answer is C

The Battle of Khartoum was a significant battle during the Mahdiyya Movement where the British-Egyptian forces were defeated. The Mahdiyya Movement was a revolutionary Sudanese Islamic order in the late 19th century that rose against the oppressive Egyptian and British colonial rule.