JAMB Home Economics 2021 past questions

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Ten questions from the 2021 JAMB Home Economics paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 38 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.

JAMB Home Economics 2021 questions and answers

1. 1.A line stitching that joins two or more pieces of cloth is called a/an
   1. A
      Seam
      Correct
   2. B
      Pleat
   3. C
      Hem
   4. D
      Dart
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   Answer: A

   A seam is the line of stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric together.
2. 2.In a court marriage, the notice of marriage is published for days by the court registration
   1. A
      21 days
      Correct
   2. B
      30 days
   3. C
      14 days
   4. D
      7 days
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   Answer: A

   Under the Nigerian Marriage Act, notice of an intended court marriage must be displayed at the registry for 21 days before the marriage can hold.
3. 3.A person who creates new style of clothing is called a fashion designer
   1. A
      Dressmaker
   2. B
      Tailor
   3. C
      Textile merchant
   4. D
      Fashion designer
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   A person who creates new styles of clothing is called a fashion designer, distinct from a tailor who mainly sews existing designs.
4. 4.A secretary does not require much intake of in her diet
   1. A
      Carbohydrate
      Correct
   2. B
      Vitamins
   3. C
      Protein in moderation
   4. D
      Water
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   Answer: A

   A secretary has a largely sedentary job and so does not need much carbohydrate, which is mainly an energy-giving nutrient.
5. 5.The effect of heat applied to meat is
   1. A
      Loss of all nutrients
   2. B
      No change
   3. C
      Increase in fat content
   4. D
      Coagulation of protein
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   Heat causes the protein in meat to coagulate (denature), changing its texture and color and making it firmer and more digestible.
6. 6.Cotton fabrics should not be stored in a damp place to avoid being affected by
   1. A
      Bleaching
   2. B
      Shrinkage
   3. C
      Mildew
      Correct
   4. D
      Fading
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   Answer: C

   Cotton absorbs moisture readily, and damp storage promotes fungal growth known as mildew, which stains and weakens the fabric.
7. 7.Which of the following is not a sense organ?
   1. A
      Ear
   2. B
      Eye
   3. C
      Tongue
   4. D
      Heart
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   The heart is a circulatory organ, not one of the five sense organs like the eye, ear, and tongue.
8. 8.Progress in a child's development is measured by an increase in
   1. A
      Age
   2. B
      Skills and abilities
      Correct
   3. C
      Weight only
   4. D
      Height only
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   Answer: B

   Developmental progress is measured by a child's growing skills and abilities, not merely chronological age.
9. 9.The coolest storage spaces of a refrigerator is the compartment
   1. A
      Freezer compartment
      Correct
   2. B
      Vegetable crisper
   3. C
      Door shelf
   4. D
      Bottom shelf
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   Answer: A

   The freezer compartment is the coldest part of a refrigerator, designed to freeze and preserve food for long periods.
10. 10.Hair that is not washed regularly and looked after may become
    1. A
       Softer
    2. B
       Longer
    3. C
       Dandruff
       Correct
    4. D
       Shinier
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    Answer: C

    Unwashed, uncared-for hair accumulates oil and dead skin, leading to dandruff and scalp problems.

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