JAMB Home Economics 2023 past questions

Checked by the Skolra question team · Last updated 23 October 2026

Ten questions from the 2023 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 2023 questions and answers

1. 1.Body measurement taken from the shoulder to the wrist is _______.
   1. A
      Bust depth
   2. B
      Sleeve length
      Correct
   3. C
      Neck to waist
   4. D
      Waist to hip
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   Answer: B

   The measurement taken from the shoulder point down to the wrist gives the sleeve length.
2. 2.Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when buying food?
   1. A
      Colour of the kitchen wall
      Correct
   2. B
      Nutritional value
   3. C
      Price of the food
   4. D
      Freshness of the food
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   Answer: A

   The colour of the kitchen wall has nothing to do with choosing food; price, nutrition and freshness do.
3. 3.Tricycle and ball are examples of _______ children play materials.
   1. A
      Educational
   2. B
      Manipulative
   3. C
      Creative
   4. D
      Physical/active
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   Answer: D

   A tricycle and ball are used for gross motor movement, making them physical/active play materials.
4. 4.The mixture of sugar, salt and water is used to control ............ in children.
   1. A
      Obesity
   2. B
      Constipation
   3. C
      Dehydration
      Correct
   4. D
      Malnutrition
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   Answer: C

   The sugar-salt-water mixture is an oral rehydration solution used to control dehydration in children, often from diarrhoea.
5. 5.The process of neatening the raw edges of articles is called
   1. A
      Overcasting
      Correct
   2. B
      Tacking
   3. C
      Gathering
   4. D
      Smocking
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   Answer: A

   Overcasting is the stitching technique used to neaten raw edges of fabric and prevent fraying.
6. 6.The body outline or figure of a person is called
   1. A
      Silhouette
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   2. B
      Posture
   3. C
      Stature
   4. D
      Physique
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   Answer: A

   The silhouette is the outline or overall figure shape of a person's body.
7. 7.Fresh paint can be removed using
   1. A
      Bleach
   2. B
      Vinegar
   3. C
      Soap and water alone
   4. D
      Turpentine
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   Answer: D

   Turpentine is a solvent that dissolves fresh paint, allowing it to be wiped off fabric or surfaces.
8. 8.The act of making choice from alternative courses of action is ______.
   1. A
      Resource management
   2. B
      Decision making
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   3. C
      Goal setting
   4. D
      Standard setting
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   Answer: B

   Choosing from among alternative courses of action is the definition of decision making.
9. 9.Perishable foods can be stored in the
   1. A
      Open basket
   2. B
      Store room
   3. C
      Cupboard
   4. D
      Refrigerator
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   Perishable foods spoil quickly at room temperature and must be kept cold in a refrigerator.
10. 10.Turkey sandwich is to snacks as chicken jollof rice is to ________.
    1. A
       Dessert
    2. B
       Main meal
       Correct
    3. C
       Beverage
    4. D
       Appetizer
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    Answer: B

    Just as a turkey sandwich is a light snack, chicken jollof rice is a substantial main meal.

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