JAMB Home Economics 2018 past questions

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Ten questions from the 2018 JAMB Home Economics paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 39 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.

JAMB Home Economics 2018 questions and answers

1. 1.An indigenous cosmetic used by Igbos as an eyeliner is
   1. A
      Tiro
   2. B
      Kwalli
   3. C
      Camwood
   4. D
      Uli
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   Uli is a traditional Igbo dye/cosmetic historically applied around the eyes and skin for decoration.
2. 2.The following are examples of floor covering except
   1. A
      Rug
   2. B
      Curtain
      Correct
   3. C
      Carpet
   4. D
      Linoleum
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   Answer: B

   A curtain covers windows, not floors, unlike carpet, rug and linoleum.
3. 3.Mineral wax is used as an agent in pomade making
   1. A
      Stiffening agent
      Correct
   2. B
      Fragrance agent
   3. C
      Colouring agent
   4. D
      Preservative
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   Answer: A

   Mineral wax gives pomade its firm, stiff texture, acting as a stiffening agent.
4. 4.Which of the following is an unacceptable food additive?
   1. A
      Salt
   2. B
      Sugar
   3. C
      Formalin
      Correct
   4. D
      Vinegar
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   Answer: C

   Formalin is a toxic chemical sometimes illegally used to preserve food and is an unacceptable, harmful additive.
5. 5.A regular pattern of verbal attacks on a child is
   1. A
      Financial support
   2. B
      Physical exercise
   3. C
      Good parenting
   4. D
      Emotional/verbal abuse
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   Answer: D

   Repeated verbal attacks on a child constitute emotional (verbal) abuse, harming the child's self-esteem.
6. 6.When picking snacks, hand contact can be avoided by using .........
   1. A
      A knife
   2. B
      Tongs
      Correct
   3. C
      Bare hands
   4. D
      A spoon used for stirring
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   Answer: B

   Using tongs to pick snacks avoids direct hand contact with food, maintaining hygiene.
7. 7.Which of the following is not a tool used in cleaning the house?
   1. A
      Mop
   2. B
      Duster
   3. C
      Frying pan
      Correct
   4. D
      Broom
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   Answer: C

   A frying pan is a cooking utensil, not a tool used for cleaning the house.
8. 8.Select a neutral color from the options below
   1. A
      Grey
      Correct
   2. B
      Red
   3. C
      Blue
   4. D
      Yellow
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   Answer: A

   Grey, along with black, white and beige, is classed as a neutral colour, unlike the primary colours red, yellow and blue.
9. 9.The leg starts from the ankle and consists of the following except
   1. A
      Waist
      Correct
   2. B
      Knee
   3. C
      Thigh
   4. D
      Calf
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   Answer: A

   The waist is above the hip and not part of the leg, which runs from the ankle up through the calf, knee and thigh.
10. 10.Human beings have hair on/in the following areas except
    1. A
       Armpit
    2. B
       Pubic region
    3. C
       Scalp
    4. D
       Palm of the hand
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    Answer: D

    The palm of the hand (like the sole of the foot) has no hair follicles, unlike the scalp, armpit and pubic region.

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