Practice neco model questions vol1 christian_religious_studies 2022 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

Prophet Elijah was taken up to heaven in the third year of King Ahab's reign. King Ahab reigned for 22 years. Prophet Elisha began his ministry exactly 2 years after Elijah's ascension and served until the end of King Jehoram's reign, which lasted 12 years and began 5 years after Ahab's death. How many years did Elisha serve as a prophet?

A. 32

B. 36

Correct C. 34

D. 30

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 View Details

According to the creation account, light was created on day 1, the firmament on day 2, and the sun, moon and stars on day 4. How many days after the creation of light were the sun, moon and stars created?

A. 5

B. 4

C. 2

Correct D. 3

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3 View Details

The Gospels indicate that Jesus began his public ministry at about \(30\) years of age and was crucified after a ministry lasting \(3\) years and \(3\) months. If the Passover on which he was crucified fell on 15 Nisan in the year \(30\) CE (approximately April), in which month and year did his ministry likely begin?

A. February 3 CE

B. December 15 CE

Correct C. January 27 CE

D. March 10 CE

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details

Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed that grows into a tree capable of sheltering birds. If a mustard seed has a mass of \(0.02\) g and the mature tree's mass is \(5{,}000\) times the seed's mass, and the tree can support a maximum of \(0.5\) kg of birds per kilogram of its own mass, what is the maximum total mass of birds the tree can accommodate (in grams)?

A. 55

B. 45

Correct C. 50

D. 60

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 View Details

A Christian doctor faces a dilemma: a terminally‑ill patient requests physician‑assisted suicide, which is illegal in the country. The doctor's professional code requires preserving life, while Christian compassion urges alleviating suffering. The doctor can choose one of four options: (i) comply with the law and continue treatment, (ii) refer the patient to a palliative‑care specialist, (iii) provide the lethal medication covertly, or (iv) withdraw all treatment. Using a decision matrix that awards 5 points for alignment with Christian compassion, 5 points for legal compliance, 3 points for professional integrity, and 2 points for personal conscience, evaluate each option and state which option yields the highest total score.

A. Withdraw all treatment

B. Continue treatment as per legal requirements

Correct C. Refer the patient to a palliative-care specialist

D. Provide the lethal medication covertly

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6 View Details

In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, the mustard tree's canopy is a square with side length \(6\) metres. Each bird requires \(0.25\) square metres of space. In the Parable of the Leaven, each cup of flour yields two loaves, and each loaf can feed three birds. If the total number of birds that can be housed in the canopy equals the total number of birds that can be fed, how many cups of flour were used?

A. 30

Correct B. 24

C. 12

D. 18

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7 View Details

Prophet Elijah ministered from \(800\) BCE to \(730\) BCE, Prophet Elisha from \(770\) BCE to \(710\) BCE, and Prophet Isaiah from \(750\) BCE to \(690\) BCE. For how many years were exactly two prophets active at the same time?

A. 30

B. 50

Correct C. 40

D. 60

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details

In Daniel's prophecy, "seventy weeks" are mentioned, where each week represents seven years. If the prophecy began in \(457\) BCE, in which year (AD) does the final week end?

A. 33

Correct B. 34

C. 35

D. 38

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9 View Details

A Christian charity has \(₦500,000\) to distribute among three projects: feeding the hungry (Project H), building a school (Project S), and establishing a medical clinic (Project M). The need‑index for the projects is H = 5, S = 3, M = 4. The charity must allocate at least 20 % of the total amount to Project H, and the remaining funds are to be divided proportionally among the three projects according to their need‑indices. How much money (in Naira) does each project receive? (Round to the nearest Naira.)

A. Project H: ₦250,000; Project S: ₦125,000; Project M: ₦125,000

B. Project H: ₦200,000; Project S: ₦150,000; Project M: ₦150,000

C. Project H: ₦300,000; Project S: ₦100,000; Project M: ₦100,000

Correct D. Project H: ₦266,667; Project S: ₦100,000; Project M: ₦133,333

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10 View Details

According to biblical history, the Babylonian captivity began in \(586\) BCE and lasted \(70\) years. After the captivity, the Persians ruled for \(40\) years before the rebuilding of the temple began, and the reconstruction took \(7\) years to complete. In which year (BCE) was the temple completed?

A. 462

B. 470

Correct C. 469

D. 475

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11 View Details

A village has 2,400 sheep. According to the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves the 99 sheep to find the one lost, i.e., 1 lost out of every 100. Assuming the same proportion of sheep are lost in the village, how many sheep are lost? The village also has 3,600 silver coins. In the Parable of the Lost Coin, a woman searches among 100 coins for the one lost, i.e., 1 lost out of every 100. Assuming the same proportion of coins are lost, how many coins are lost? What is the total number of lost items (sheep plus coins) in the village?

A. 36

B. 84

Correct C. 60

D. 24

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12 View Details

Abraham was 75 years old when his son Isaac was born and lived to the age of 175 years. What fraction of Abraham's life was spent after Isaac's birth? Express your answer in lowest terms.

Correct A. 4/7

B. 5\/7

C. 3\/7

D. 2\/5

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13 View Details

A church has 120 members. According to James 2:14‑26, faith without works is dead. Suppose 40% of the members regularly volunteer, and each volunteer contributes an average of 5 hours of service per week. The non‑volunteers contribute 0 hours. The church wishes to increase the total weekly volunteer hours by 30% without increasing membership. Assuming each new volunteer also contributes 5 hours per week, how many additional members must begin volunteering to achieve the target?

A. 16

B. 20

Correct C. 15

D. 14

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details

A charity runs two service programmes. Programme A serves 4 families per day, each family receiving 3 meals, while Programme B serves 5 families per day, each family receiving 2 meals. Over a 7‑day week, the charity wants to serve at least 80 meals in total. What is the minimum number of days Programme A must be operated (the remaining days can be Programme B) to meet the target?

A. 7

B. 6

Correct C. 5

D. 4

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15 View Details

According to the Gospel of John, the feeding of the 5,000 was the 8th miracle performed by Jesus. If each miracle, from the first up to and including the feeding, required an average of 2.5 days of preparation and reflection before being recorded in the Gospel, and Jesus' public ministry lasted exactly 3 years (assume 365 days per year), what fraction of the total ministry time was spent on preparation and reflection for these 8 miracles? Express your answer in lowest terms.

A. 4/365

B. 5/219

Correct C. 4/219

D. 8/219

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details

Read the following excerpts: (a) "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God" (Eph 2:8‑9). (b) "Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead" (James 2:17). Considering the theological positions of Paul and James, which principle best reconciles these statements regarding salvation? State the principle in one concise sentence.

A. Salvation is granted solely by God's predestination, independent of faith or works.

B. Salvation is achieved through faith alone, with works being unnecessary.

Correct C. Salvation is by grace through faith, and genuine faith is demonstrated by works.

D. Salvation is earned by good works alone, without the need for grace or faith.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17 View Details

According to the Genesis creation account, what was the first living creature that God created on the sixth day before humanity was formed?

A. Sea creatures (marine life)

Correct B. Land animals (beasts of the earth)

C. Plants (vegetation)

D. Birds of the air (winged creatures)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18 View Details

Two doctrinal statements are presented: 1. "Justification is a forensic declaration by God that a sinner is righteous solely on the basis of Christ's atoning work, received through faith alone." 2. "Good works are the necessary fruit that confirms a believer's justification and are indispensable for attaining final salvation." Match each statement with the tradition (Reformation or Catholic) that most accurately reflects it. Provide your answer as "1‑Reformation, 2‑Catholic" or the reverse.

A. 1‑Catholic, 2‑Reformation

B. 1‑Reformation, 2‑Reformation

C. 1‑Catholic, 2‑Catholic

Correct D. 1‑Reformation, 2‑Catholic

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19 View Details

Examine the two miracle narratives: - Feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:5‑14) where Jesus multiplies loaves and fish to satisfy a crowd. - Raising of Lazarus (John 11:38‑44) where Jesus restores life after four days of death. a) Classify each miracle as primarily demonstrating (i) authority over nature or (ii) authority over death. b) Based on this classification, what single title given to Jesus in the New Testament is most directly supported by both miracles? Provide the title.

A. a) Feeding - authority over death; Raising - authority over death. b) Messiah

Correct B. a) Feeding - authority over nature; Raising - authority over death. b) Lord

C. a) Feeding - authority over nature; Raising - authority over nature. b) Christ

D. a) Feeding - authority over death; Raising - authority over nature. b) Savior

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details

The parable of the mustard seed (Matt 13:31‑32) describes a tiny seed growing into a large tree, while the parable of the leaven (Matt 13:33) describes a small amount of yeast leavening a whole batch of dough. Explain in one sentence how both parables together illustrate the nature of the Kingdom of God.

A. Both parables teach that the Kingdom of God is a fleeting phenomenon that disappears once the seed or leaven has been used.

B. Both parables indicate that the Kingdom of God remains confined to small, isolated groups that never expand beyond their original size.

C. Both parables suggest that the Kingdom of God is a physical realm that will be established through political conquest and visible domination.

Correct D. Both parables convey that the Kingdom of God begins from a modest, hidden origin and expands invisibly yet powerfully until it transforms the entire world.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21 View Details

According to the biblical chronology, Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born, Isaac was 60 years old when Jacob was born, Jacob was 130 years old when he went to Egypt, and the Israelites lived in Egypt for 210 years before the Exodus. Abraham died at the age of 175. How many years elapsed between Abraham's death and the Exodus?

Correct A. 325

B. 350

C. 315

D. 300

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details

The ten plagues in Egypt lasted as follows: the first three plagues each lasted 2 days, the next two each lasted 3 days, and the remaining seven each lasted 1 day. After every third day of plague, the Israelites rested on the Sabbath. How many Sabbath rest days occurred during the whole period of the plagues?

A. 4

B. 7

C. 5

Correct D. 6

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23 View Details

A church has a total charitable fund of ₦500,000. Initially it allocates 40% to feeding the poor, 25% to education, and the remainder to health. After the first month it reallocates 10% of the feeding allocation to health, keeping education unchanged. Then it decides to increase the education allocation by 5% of the new health amount, taking the required sum from the feeding allocation. What are the final amounts (in naira) allocated to feeding, education, and health?

A. Feeding: ₦170,250; Education: ₦130,000; Health: ₦199,750

B. Feeding: ₦175,000; Education: ₦130,000; Health: ₦195,000

Correct C. Feeding: ₦170,250; Education: ₦134,750; Health: ₦195,000

D. Feeding: ₦165,000; Education: ₦140,000; Health: ₦195,000

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24 View Details

The Acts of the Apostles records that 120 believers were present at Pentecost. Assume the number of believers grew exponentially, doubling every 5 years. After how many whole years will the number of believers first exceed 10,000?

Correct A. 35

B. 45

C. 30

D. 40

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details

A Christian business owner can choose between two options: (A) sell a product that yields a profit of ₦2,000,000 but causes environmental damage costing ₦800,000, or (B) sell a product that yields a profit of ₦1,200,000 with negligible environmental damage. Using the net ethical benefit defined as profit minus damage cost, calculate the net benefit for each option and state which option is ethically preferable according to the principles of stewardship and the universal destination of goods.

A. Option A net benefit: ₦1,200,000; Option B net benefit: ₦1,200,000; Ethical choice: Option A

B. Option A net benefit: ₦1,200,000; Option B net benefit: ₦1,250,000; Ethical choice: Option B

C. Option A net benefit: ₦1,000,000; Option B net benefit: ₦1,200,000; Ethical choice: Option B

Correct D. Option A net benefit: ₦1,200,000; Option B net benefit: ₦1,200,000; Ethical choice: Option B

Correct Answer: D

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