Practice neco model questions vol1 christian_religious_studies 2017 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

According to Numbers 1, \(603,550\) men aged twenty years and above were counted. After the forty years of wandering, only \(20\%\) of those men entered Canaan. Each man is assumed to represent a family that also includes one wife and, on average, four surviving children. How many people in total entered Canaan?

A. 241420

Correct B. 724260

C. 603550

D. 362130

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details

Seven missionaries were sent to seven major cities. The number of converts in the first city was \(30\), and each subsequent city received \(1.5\) times as many converts as the preceding city. After the mission, the total number of converts returned to Jerusalem. However, \(10\%\) of the converts from the third city later left the faith. How many converts remained in the church after this loss?

A. 959

Correct B. 958

C. 965

D. 869

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 View Details

In the Parable of the Talents, a master gave three servants \(5\), \(3\) and \(2\) talents respectively. After one year, the first two servants doubled their amounts, while the third servant kept his talent unchanged. The master then rewarded each of the first two servants with an additional \(1\) talent, but punished the third servant by taking away half of his talent. How many total talents does the master have after these redistributions?

A. 21

B. 20

C. 18

Correct D. 19

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 View Details

The prophetic ministry of Isaiah spanned the reigns of four Judean kings: Uzziah (\(52\) years), Jotham (\(16\) years), Ahaz (\(16\) years) and Hezekiah (\(29\) years). Historical records indicate a co‑regency of \(3\) years between Ahaz and Hezekiah, which was counted in both reign lengths. Assuming Isaiah's ministry covered the entire period from the beginning of Uzziah's reign to the end of Hezekiah's reign, how many years did Isaiah's ministry last?

A. 108

B. 107

C. 113

Correct D. 110

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 View Details

The Beatitudes consist of eight statements. Assign each Beatitude a weight equal to its position number (1 for the first, 2 for the second, …, 8 for the eighth). For each Beatitude that mentions the word "poor", double its weight. Suppose the first, fourth and seventh Beatitudes contain the word "poor". What is the total "blessing score" obtained by summing the final weights of all eight Beatitudes?

Correct A. 48

B. 44

C. 40

D. 56

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details

According to the biblical chronology, Abraham was \(75\) years old when he left Ur of the Chaldeans and lived to be \(175\) years old. How many years did Abraham spend after leaving Ur until his death?

A. 150

B. 125

C. 75

Correct D. 100

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7 View Details

Consider the following statements about a believer: (i) He professes belief in Christ's atoning work; (ii) He prays regularly; (iii) He engages in charitable deeds. According to the Apostle Paul, which of these statements is essential for justification? According to the Epistle of James, which combination of statements demonstrates that the believer's faith is living?

A. Justification: (iii); Living faith: (ii) and (iii)

Correct B. Justification: (i); Living faith: (i) and (iii)

C. Justification: (ii); Living faith: (i) and (ii)

D. Justification: (i); Living faith: (ii) and (iii)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8 View Details

The Gospels indicate that Jesus began His public ministry at about \(30\) years of age and was crucified at about \(33\) years of age. John the Baptist was approximately six months older than Jesus. At what age, in years and months, was John the Baptist when Jesus was crucified?

Correct A. 33.5 years (33 years and 6 months)

B. 34 years (34 years and 0 months)

C. 33 years (33 years and 0 months)

D. 32.5 years (32 years and 6 months)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details

Church A received \(₦10,000\). It invested 40% in a venture that yielded a 25% profit, allocated 30% for building, gave 20% to charity, and kept 10% idle. Church B received \(₦8,000\). It invested 50% in a venture that yielded a 10% profit, allocated 30% for building, gave 15% to charity, and kept 5% idle. Which church demonstrated greater faithful stewardship as reflected by the proportion of profit relative to its total resources?

Correct A. Church A

B. Both churches equally

C. Church B

D. Neither church

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details

The crucifixion of Jesus occurred at about 3 p.m. on the day of preparation (Friday). The Sabbath began at sunset (approximately 6 p.m.) that day, and the resurrection is recorded as occurring at sunrise on the first day of the week (Sunday). Assuming sunrise on Sunday was at 6 a.m., calculate the total number of hours that elapsed between Jesus' death and the resurrection.

A. 30

B. 24

C. 36

Correct D. 33

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11 View Details

According to historical records, Emperor Tiberius began his reign in AD 14. The Gospel accounts state that Jesus began his public ministry at the age of 30 in the 15th year of Tiberius' reign, and that his ministry lasted exactly 3 years, ending with his crucifixion in the 18th year of Tiberius' reign. If Jesus was 33 years old at the time of the crucifixion, in which calendar year (BC or AD) was He born? Express your answer in the form "____ BC" or "____ AD".

Correct A. 2 BC

B. 1 BC

C. 3 BC

D. 2 AD

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details

The Exodus narrative records that 600 000 men left Egypt, each heading a family of an average of 5 members. The Israelites travelled from Egypt to Mount Sinai in a period of 40 days, covering an average of 20 km on each day they travelled. However, they observed the Sabbath and did not travel on every 7th day. Assuming they rested on each Sabbath, what total distance in kilometres did they cover during the journey?

Correct A. 700

B. 750

C. 600

D. 800

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details

In the Parable of the Talents, a master entrusted three servants with 5, 8 and 12 talents respectively. The first servant doubled his amount, the second increased his amount by 50 %, and the third lost half of his amount. The master decided to reward each servant who increased his amount by giving a bonus equal to 10 % of the profit that servant made. What total number of talents will the three servants possess after receiving the bonuses? Give your answer to one decimal place.

A. 27.5

B. 30.2

Correct C. 28.9

D. 26.8

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details

Paul undertook three missionary journeys. - First journey (46-48 AD): total distance 1 200 km, visiting 4 cities, spending 2 months in each city, and travelling between cities at an average speed of 30 km per day. - Second journey (49-51 AD): total distance 1 500 km, visiting 5 cities, spending 3 months in each city, travelling at 25 km per day. - Third journey (52-57 AD): total distance 2 000 km, visiting 6 cities, spending 4 months in each city, travelling at 20 km per day. Assuming a month has 30 days, calculate the percentage of the total time of the three journeys that was spent travelling. Round your answer to the nearest whole number percent.

Correct A. 12

B. 18

C. 15

D. 10

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15 View Details

A church community has 1 080 volunteer hours available each month. They wish to allocate these hours among three ministries: feeding the poor (F), teaching children (T), and caring for the elderly (E). Their allocation rules are: 1. The hours for feeding the poor are twice the hours for teaching children (\(F = 2T\)). 2. The hours for caring for the elderly are 20 % more than the combined hours for feeding the poor and teaching children (\(E = 1.20(F + T)\)). 3. Each ministry must receive at least 150 hours. Determine the exact number of hours allocated to each ministry that satisfies all the conditions. Give your answers to two decimal places.

A. Teaching: 160.00 hrs, Feeding: 320.00 hrs, Elderly: 600.00 hrs

B. Teaching: 170.00 hrs, Feeding: 340.00 hrs, Elderly: 570.00 hrs

C. Teaching: 150.00 hrs, Feeding: 300.00 hrs, Elderly: 630.00 hrs

Correct D. Teaching: 163.64 hrs, Feeding: 327.27 hrs, Elderly: 589.09 hrs

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16 View Details

According to the Genesis creation account, God created light on day (1), the sky on day (2), land and vegetation on day (3), and the sun, moon and stars on day (4). If each distinct creation mentioned is counted as one item, how many items had been created by the end of day (4)?

A. 6

B. 8

C. 9

Correct D. 7

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17 View Details

In the Genesis narrative, the firmament was created on day (2) and the sea creatures on day (5). The sun was created on day (4) and man on day (6). Find the product of the number of days between the creation of the firmament and the sea creatures and the number of days between the creation of the sun and man.

A. 8

B. 5

C. 12

Correct D. 6

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18 View Details

Paul made three missionary journeys lasting (3), (2) and (4) years respectively. He wrote a total of (13) letters: (7) during the journeys, (3) after the third journey, and (3) before the first journey. Each letter written during a journey took on average (1.5) months to compose, each after the third journey took (2) months, and each before the first journey took (1) month. Apart from the (9) years spent on journeys, Paul engaged in other ministry work for (5) years. What fraction of Paul's total ministry time (in months) was spent writing letters? Express your answer in lowest terms.

Correct A. \frac{13}{112}

B. \frac{13}{84}

C. \frac{15}{112}

D. \frac{13}{120}

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details

In the Gospels, Jesus tells three parables: the Parable of the Sower (which mentions four types of soil), the Parable of the Mustard Seed (in which the tree can shelter thirty birds), and the Parable of the Lost Sheep (where the shepherd leaves ninety‑nine sheep to find one). A student assigns a weight of (2) points to each type of soil, (5) points to each bird that can be sheltered, and (3) points for each sheep left behind. What is the average score per parable, rounded to two decimal places?

A. 150.00

Correct B. 151.67

C. 149.67

D. 152.33

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details

The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Assume the period began on a Sunday. During the first twenty years they received manna every day except the Sabbath (every seventh day). During the remaining twenty years they received quail on Tuesdays and Fridays and manna on all other days (still none on the Sabbath). Taking a year as (365) days, calculate the total number of days on which the Israelites received manna during the entire forty‑year period.

A. 10428

Correct B. 10432

C. 10434

D. 10430

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21 View Details

A passage reads: "The people will be scattered because they have turned away from true worship and have trusted in false visions." The passage also mentions that the events occurred during the Babylonian exile. Based on these clues, which Old Testament prophet is most likely being quoted?

Correct A. Jeremiah

B. Ezekiel

C. Daniel

D. Isaiah

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details

A church council has a charitable budget of \(\text{₦}500{,}000\). They must allocate funds to two projects: feeding the hungry (H) and supporting widows (W). The amount for widows must be 20% greater than that for feeding the hungry, i.e., \(W = 1.20\,H\). At least 80% of the total budget must be spent on these two projects, and the amount allocated to feeding the hungry must be a multiple of \(\text{₦}5{,}000\). What is the minimum amount that can be allocated to feeding the hungry?

Correct A. 185000

B. 190000

C. 195000

D. 180000

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23 View Details

A New Testament miracle is described as occurring at a wedding where the master of the feast says, "The best wine was saved for later." Which Gospel records this miracle?

A. Luke

B. Matthew

Correct C. John

D. Mark

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24 View Details

A Christian teacher discovers that a student has plagiarised a term paper. School policy requires a zero for plagiarism, but the student is currently facing severe personal hardship. According to Christian ethical principles that balance justice and compassion, what is the most appropriate course of action for the teacher?

A. Refer the case to the school administration for disciplinary action without offering a chance to redo the work

Correct B. Allow the student to resubmit the paper with a reduced penalty, balancing justice and compassion

C. Give the student a zero for plagiarism, emphasizing justice over compassion

D. Ignore the plagiarism and give the student a passing grade, emphasizing compassion over justice

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25 View Details

According to Genesis, what is the name of the land that God promised to give to Abraham and his descendants?

A. Babylon

B. Egypt

Correct C. Canaan

D. Assyria

Correct Answer: C

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