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JAMB UTME Mock Test
A timed 25-question mock for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination covering english grammar, algebra, physics, chemistry, biology. Answer, submit and review every question with its explanation; set negative marking to match your exam’s current scheme.
JAMB UTME mock test
25 questions · 1 mark each · the timer starts with your first answer and the test submits itself when time runs out.
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Q1.English GrammarChoose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
Answer: B — an
“Honest” begins with a vowel sound (silent h), so “an”.
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Q2.AlgebraSolve: 5x + 3y = 44 and x + 3y = 28
Answer: A — x = 4, y = 8
Elimination/substitution gives x = 4, y = 8. Check: 5(4) + 3(8) = 44 ✓ and 1(4) + 3(8) = 28 ✓.
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Q3.PhysicsThe bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is:
Answer: C — Refraction
Refraction is caused by a change in light’s speed.
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Q4.ChemistryWhich bond is formed by the sharing of electrons?
Answer: B — Covalent
Covalent bonds share electron pairs.
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Q5.BiologyMalaria is caused by:
Answer: B — Plasmodium (a protozoan)
Plasmodium parasites are spread by female Anopheles mosquitoes.
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Q6.English GrammarChoose the correct option: The committee ___ divided in their opinions.
Answer: C — were
When members of a collective noun act individually (divided opinions), a plural verb is used: “were”.
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Q7.AlgebraSolve: x² − 10x + 21 = 0
Answer: C — 3, 7
Find two roots with sum 10 and product 21: 3 and 7. So x² − 10x + 21 = (x − 3)(x − 7) = 0.
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Q8.PhysicsWhat force is needed to accelerate a 3 kg mass at 4 m/s²?
Answer: D — 12 N
F = ma = 3 × 4 = 12 N.
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Q9.ChemistryWhat is the pH of a solution with [OH⁻] = 10⁻⁴ mol/L at 25 °C?
Answer: D — 10
[OH⁻] = 10⁻⁴ → pOH = 4; pH = 14 − 4 = 10 (at 25 °C).
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Q10.BiologyIn humans, the sex of a child is determined by the chromosome from the:
Answer: B — Father
The father contributes either an X or a Y chromosome.
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Q11.English GrammarChoose the correct tag question: She can swim, ___?
Answer: A — can’t she
A positive statement takes a negative tag with the same auxiliary: “can’t she?”.
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Q12.AlgebraSolve: x² − 49 = 0
Answer: C — -7, 7
Find two roots with sum 0 and product -49: 7 and -7. So x² − 49 = (x − 7)(x + 7) = 0.
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Q13.PhysicsThe device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is a:
Answer: D — Generator
A generator uses electromagnetic induction.
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Q14.ChemistryThe process of converting a solid directly into a gas is called:
Answer: B — Sublimation
Sublimation, e.g. dry ice or naphthalene.
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Q15.BiologyWhich vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
Answer: B — Vitamin C
Scurvy results from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
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Q16.English GrammarChoose the correct option: There is no ___ in crying over spilt milk.
Answer: A — use
Fixed expression: “There is no use (in) doing something”.
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Q17.AlgebraFind the sum of the first 13 terms of the AP 19, 25, 31, …
Answer: A — 715
Sₙ = n/2 × [2a + (n − 1)d] = 13/2 × [38 + 72] = 715.
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Q18.PhysicsA current of 3 A flows through a 4 Ω resistor. What is the potential difference across it?
Answer: C — 12 V
Ohm’s law: V = IR = 3 × 4 = 12 V.
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Q19.ChemistryWhat is the mass of 1.5 mol of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)? (Molar mass 180 g/mol)
Answer: C — 270 g
Mass = moles × molar mass = 1.5 × 180 g/mol = 270 g.
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Q20.BiologyAntibiotics are effective against:
Answer: D — Bacteria
Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses.
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Q21.English GrammarChoose the correct option: The furniture in the house ___ new.
Answer: B — is
“Furniture” is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
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Q22.AlgebraSolve: 4x + 3y = 51 and 4x + 5y = 69
Answer: B — x = 6, y = 9
Elimination/substitution gives x = 6, y = 9. Check: 4(6) + 3(9) = 51 ✓ and 4(6) + 5(9) = 69 ✓.
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Q23.PhysicsSound cannot travel through:
Answer: D — Vacuum
Sound needs a medium; it cannot travel through a vacuum.
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Q24.ChemistryWhich element is liquid at room temperature?
Answer: C — Mercury
Mercury (and bromine) are liquids at room temperature.
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Q25.BiologyInsulin is secreted by the:
Answer: D — Pancreas
Beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans secrete insulin.
How the mock test works
- The timer starts with your first answer; the test submits itself when time runs out.
- Choose the negative marking that matches your exam (this test has no negative marking by default — check the official notification).
- After submitting you get your score, accuracy, time taken and a topic-wise breakdown, then every explanation.
- “New mock test” builds another paper — calculation questions get new numbers.
About JAMB UTME
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination — conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nigeria’s computer-based university admission exam; Use of English is compulsory.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
JAMB UTME practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Algebra | Mathematics | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Physics | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Chemistry | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Biology | Science | Question bank |