Practice neco christian_religious_studies 2024 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

Three criteria are used to evaluate the authenticity of a reported miracle: scriptural consistency (maximum 40 points), moral goodness (maximum 30 points), and supernatural evidence (maximum 30 points). The weights for each criterion are proportional to its maximum score, i.e. \( \text{Weight}_i = \frac{\text{Max}_i}{100} \). The miracle received scores of 32, 24 and 21 respectively. What is the authenticity rating expressed as a percentage of the maximum possible weighted total? Give your answer to two decimal places.

A. 78.45

Correct B. 77.35

C. 75.20

D. 80.00

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details

The Love and Service committee records three outreach activities A, B and C. For each activity \(i\), the impact factor is defined by \(I_i = 2d_i + 1\) where \(d_i\) is the difficulty level (an integer from 1 to 5). The total service hours are 30, 20 and 10 hours respectively, giving a total of 60 hours. The overall Love Index is the weighted average impact factor, calculated as \(\frac{\sum \text{hours}_i \times I_i}{\text{total hours}}\), and is reported as 5. Additionally, the sum of the three difficulty levels is 8. Determine the difficulty level \(d_B\) for activity B.

Correct A. 2

B. 4

C. 1

D. 3

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details

In the Genesis creation account, the number of distinct creations on each day is as follows: Day 1 - Light and darkness (2), Day 2 - Sky (1), Day 3 - Land and vegetation (2), Day 4 - Sun, moon and stars (3), Day 5 - Birds and fish (2), Day 6 - Land animals and humans (2), Day 7 - Rest (0). A teacher has 210 minutes to teach the seven days, allocating time in proportion to the number of creations on each day. How many minutes should be devoted to Day 4?

A. 60

Correct B. 52.5

C. 70

D. 45

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 View Details

Paul's missionary journeys are recorded as follows: the first journey covered 240 miles in 2 months; each subsequent journey was undertaken at a speed 10\% slower than the previous one. The second journey lasted 3 months, and the third journey lasted 4 months. How many miles did Paul travel on the third journey? Round to the nearest whole mile.

A. 390

Correct B. 389

C. 324

D. 388

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5 View Details

Scholars analyse Paul's letters using average word counts. Authentic (undisputed) letters average 1,200 words each, while disputed letters average 800 words each. The total word count of all of Paul's letters is 13,200 words. How many authentic letters did Paul write? Also, what percentage of the total word count is contributed by the authentic letters? Express the percentage to two decimal places.

Correct A. 7; 63.64%

B. 11; 100.00%

C. 5; 45.45%

D. 9; 81.82%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details

During Jesus' public ministry he spent a total of 84 days ministering. The ratio of days spent in Galilee to Jerusalem was 3:2. In Galilee he performed \(m_G\) miracles and in Jerusalem he performed twice as many miracles as in Galilee. Moreover, the average number of miracles per day in Jerusalem was 0.5 greater than the average in Galilee. How many miracles did Jesus perform in total?

A. 48

B. 42

Correct C. 36

D. 30

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7 View Details

According to tradition, Paul began his ministry in year \(X\) AD and died 34 years later. He undertook four missionary journeys lasting 2, 3, 4 and 2 years respectively. After his journeys he was imprisoned for \(Y\) years and then spent \(Z\) years under house arrest before his death. It is known that his imprisonment lasted one year longer than his house arrest (\(Y = Z + 1\)). How many years was Paul imprisoned?

A. 11

B. 13

C. 14

Correct D. 12

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details

Abraham was 75 years old when he left Haran. Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years old, and Abraham died at the age of 175. How many years did Abraham live after Isaac's birth?

Correct A. 75

B. 125

C. 100

D. 50

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details

Jesus told a number of parables in three regions. The number told in Galilee was three times the number told in Nazareth, and the number told in Jerusalem was 20 more than the combined total of those told in Nazareth and Galilee. If the total number of parables told in the three regions was 100, how many parables did he tell in each region?

Correct A. Nazareth 10, Galilee 30, Jerusalem 60

B. Nazareth 8, Galilee 24, Jerusalem 68

C. Nazareth 15, Galilee 45, Jerusalem 40

D. Nazareth 12, Galilee 36, Jerusalem 52

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details

According to the synoptic Gospels, the number of healings performed by Jesus was twice the number of feedings, and the number of exorcisms was five fewer than the number of healings. If the total number of miracles recorded (healings + feedings + exorcisms) is 45, how many healings did Jesus perform?

A. 25

B. 22

Correct C. 20

D. 15

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details

In Genesis 1, God created light on day \(1\), the firmament on day \(2\), land and vegetation on day \(3\), the sun, moon and stars on day \(4\), sea creatures and birds on day \(5\), and land animals and humans on day \(6\). How many distinct categories of living things are mentioned as being created on day \(5\)?

A. 4

B. 1

Correct C. 2

D. 3

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

According to Genesis, Abraham was \(75\) years old when he left Haran, and Isaac was born when Abraham was \(100\) years old. If Abraham died at the age of \(175\) years, how many years did Abraham live after Isaac's birth?

Correct A. 75

B. 70

C. 85

D. 80

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details

Jeremiah prophesied that the Babylonian captivity would last \(70\) years. Historical data indicates the first deportation of Jews to Babylon occurred in \(586\) BCE, and the decree of Cyrus allowing the Jews to return was issued in \(538\) BCE. Did the captivity last the \(70\) years predicted? If not, what was its actual length in years?

A. No, 58 years

B. No, 60 years

C. Yes, 70 years

Correct D. No, 48 years

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14 View Details

Genesis 1 states that humans were created on day \(6\) of the six‑day creation period. What fraction of the creation days included the creation of humans?

A. 1/12

Correct B. 1/6

C. 1/5

D. 2/6

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15 View Details

Exodus records ten plagues sent upon Egypt. Suppose the first plague (the turning of the Nile into blood) began on the \(15^{\text{th}}\) day of the first month of the Hebrew calendar, and each subsequent plague started on the next consecutive day. On which calendar day did the tenth plague begin, and how many days elapsed from the start of the first plague to the start of the tenth plague inclusive?

Correct A. The tenth plague began on the 24th day, and 10 days elapsed.

B. The tenth plague began on the 24th day, and 9 days elapsed.

C. The tenth plague began on the 25th day, and 11 days elapsed.

D. The tenth plague began on the 23rd day, and 9 days elapsed.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details

Consider the following two statements: (i) "A person is justified before God solely on the basis of personal faith in Christ, and no works are required for justification." (ii) "A person is justified before God by faith, but genuine faith will inevitably produce good works, which are the evidence of that justification." Based on the doctrine of Faith and Works as taught in the New Testament (especially Romans 3:28, James 2:24, and Ephesians 2:8‑9), which statement correctly reflects the biblical teaching? Provide the letter of the correct statement.

A. Neither statement (i) nor (ii)

B. Both statements (i) and (ii)

C. Statement (i)

Correct D. Statement (ii)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17 View Details

In Genesis 12:1‑3, God makes three specific promises to Abraham. List these three promises in the order they appear.

Correct A. 1. He will make you a great nation; 2. He will bless you and make your name great; 3. Through you all families of the earth shall be blessed.

B. 1. He will give you many descendants; 2. He will give you the land of Canaan; 3. He will protect you from your enemies.

C. 1. He will bless your enemies; 2. He will make your name unknown; 3. Through you all nations will be cursed.

D. 1. He will make you a great nation; 2. He will give you wealth and long life; 3. He will send a prophet to guide you.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details

Jesus taught about the greatest commandment in two passages: Matthew 22:37‑40 and Mark 12:30‑31. Both passages quote the same two commandments. Identify the two commandments and explain why Jesus says they are the greatest.

A. The two commandments are: (1) Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; (2) Keep the Sabbath holy. They are greatest because they represent the core of worship and rest.

B. The two commandments are: (1) Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; (2) Do not steal. They are greatest because they address devotion to God and moral conduct.

C. The two commandments are: (1) Honor your father and mother; (2) Love your neighbour as yourself. They are greatest because they cover both family duty and social love.

Correct D. The two commandments are: (1) Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; (2) Love your neighbour as yourself. They are greatest because together they fulfil the whole Law and the Prophets.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19 View Details

According to Exodus 12:15‑20, the Israelites were to eat the Passover meal on the 14th day of Nisan and then depart Egypt on the 15th day of Nisan. If they left Egypt at sunset on the 15th day and crossed the Red Sea on the third day after departure, on which date of Nisan did they set camp at Marah, assuming they traveled one day per night and rested each evening? Provide the day number of Nisan.

A. 17

B. 20

Correct C. 18

D. 19

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details

In Acts 13:1‑3, the church at Antioch sent out Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. Later, in Acts 14:21‑23, they returned to Antioch and reported that they had appointed elders in each church they had founded. Suppose the church at Antioch originally had 120 members. During the journey, they planted 3 new churches, each receiving 15 new believers from the original group, and each new church later appointed 4 elders. After the journey, the original Antioch church lost 30 members who joined the new churches, but 20 new believers joined Antioch from elsewhere. The Antioch church also appointed 5 elders as part of strengthening its leadership. How many elders in total were appointed across all churches (including Antioch) after the journey? Provide the total number.

A. 20

Correct B. 17

C. 15

D. 12

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21 View Details

Two parables taught by Jesus are described below:\n1. The Parable of the Sower: a farmer sows seed on different types of soil, and the seed that falls on good soil grows and yields a harvest.\n2. The Parable of the Wedding Banquet: a king invites guests to a wedding feast; some reject the invitation, and the king invites others from the streets.\nWhich of these parables best illustrates the principle that responding positively to God\'s invitation is essential for receiving His blessings?

Correct A. Parable of the Wedding Banquet

B. Parable of the Sower

C. Parable of the Good Samaritan

D. Parable of the Lost Sheep

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details

The following events concerning the risen Christ are recorded in the Gospels:\nA. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene outside the tomb.\nB. Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus.\nC. Jesus ascends to heaven from the Mount of Olives.\nArrange these events in the correct chronological order as they occurred after the resurrection.

Correct A. A, B, C

B. A, C, B

C. B, A, C

D. C, A, B

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23 View Details

Church X runs a weekly community meal that serves 150 people and charges no fee. Church Y holds a monthly charity drive that serves 50 people, but each participant is asked to contribute a donation of \(\text{₦}500\). According to the biblical principle of love expressed in 1 John 3:18 ("let us love one another with truth and in deed"), which church's practice better exemplifies love and service?

A. Both churches

B. Church Y

Correct C. Church X

D. Neither church

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24 View Details

A secondary‑school student is tempted to cheat on an upcoming exam because the class pressure is high. According to Christian ethical teaching that emphasizes integrity (the Ten Commandments) and love for others (the Golden Rule), what is the most ethically appropriate response for the student?

A. Ignore the pressure and rely solely on personal effort during the exam.

B. Cheat discreetly to secure a high grade and keep it hidden from others.

Correct C. Seek help and, if needed, confess the difficulty to a trusted adult before the exam.

D. Blame classmates for the pressure and demand that the exam be postponed.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25 View Details

A church aims to achieve at least \(200\) service‑hours per month. Each volunteer can commit to one of three weekly schedules: 4 hours, 5 hours, or 6 hours per week. Over a four‑week month this gives 16, 20, or 24 hours per volunteer respectively. What is the smallest number of volunteers the church must recruit to guarantee the target is met even if every volunteer chooses the minimum schedule (16 hours per month)?

A. 12

B. 14

C. 15

Correct D. 13

Correct Answer: D

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