JAMB Home Economics 2020 past questions

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Ten questions from the 2020 JAMB Home Economics paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 40 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.

JAMB Home Economics 2020 questions and answers

1. 1.A person who uses goods and services does not have the right to ............
   1. A
      Choose freely
   2. B
      Be informed
   3. C
      Safety
   4. D
      Fix the price of goods
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   Consumers have the right to safety, information, and choice, but they do not have the right to fix the price of goods, which is set by sellers or the market.
2. 2.The floor finish that is not suitable for kitchens is ............
   1. A
      Ceramic tiles
   2. B
      Vinyl
   3. C
      Carpet
      Correct
   4. D
      Terrazzo
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   Answer: C

   Carpet absorbs spills, grease, and odours, making it unhygienic and unsuitable for kitchen floors.
3. 3.Yoghurt is produced through a ............ process
   1. A
      Fermentation
      Correct
   2. B
      Pasteurization alone
   3. C
      Homogenization
   4. D
      Sterilization
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   Answer: A

   Yoghurt is produced when bacteria culture milk through fermentation, converting lactose to lactic acid and thickening it.
4. 4.Which of the following should be considered when selecting toys for children?
   1. A
      Brand name alone
   2. B
      Cost alone
   3. C
      Safety and age-appropriateness
      Correct
   4. D
      Colour alone
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   Answer: C

   Toys must be chosen based on safety and suitability for the child's age to avoid injury and ensure developmental benefit.
5. 5.The thickening agent in the production of pomade is ............
   1. A
      Sugar
   2. B
      Gelatin
   3. C
      Starch
   4. D
      Beeswax
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   Answer: D

   Beeswax is used as the thickening/hardening agent that gives pomade its firm, spreadable consistency.
6. 6.An example of secondary need is ............
   1. A
      Education
      Correct
   2. B
      Food
   3. C
      Shelter
   4. D
      Clothing
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   Answer: A

   Education is a secondary need that improves quality of life, while food, shelter, and clothing are primary (basic) needs for survival.
7. 7.The group of people that requires increased intake in irons is
   1. A
      Elderly men
   2. B
      Pregnant women
      Correct
   3. C
      Infants under three months
   4. D
      Teenage boys
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   Answer: B

   Pregnant women need increased iron intake to support increased blood volume and the developing foetus, and to prevent anaemia.
8. 8.The total amount of money earned by a person from his work is called ............ income
   1. A
      Passive income
   2. B
      Net income
   3. C
      Gross income
      Correct
   4. D
      Disposable income
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   Answer: C

   Gross income refers to the total amount a person earns from work before any deductions are made.
9. 9.Oral rehydration therapy is a first-line treatment for ............
   1. A
      Diarrhoea and dehydration
      Correct
   2. B
      Tuberculosis
   3. C
      Measles
   4. D
      Malaria
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   Answer: A

   Oral rehydration therapy replaces lost fluids and salts, making it the first-line treatment for diarrhoea and dehydration.
10. 10.Which of these is not a cosmetic?
    1. A
       Toothbrush
       Correct
    2. B
       Lipstick
    3. C
       Perfume
    4. D
       Face powder
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    Answer: A

    A toothbrush is a grooming tool/implement, not a cosmetic preparation applied to the body like powder, lipstick, or perfume.

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