NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 50

246.

Which pollutant is likely to cause cholera?

A.

agricultural wastes

B.

industrial wastes

C.

nuclear fallouts

D.

oil spillages

E.

untreated sewage

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

247.

Which is NOT an effect of food shortage in a population?

A.

Cannibalism

B.

Competition

C.

Increase in mortality

D.

Increase in natality

E.

migration

Correct answer is D

Food shortage could lead to any of the listed options in a bid for survival except an increase in natality rate.

248.

Which is the most ecologically viable method of insect pest control?

A.

Draining all stagnant pools of water

B.

Eliminating one of the development stages of the insect

C.

Employing a lot of labourers to physically handpick the insect pests

D.

Erecting physical barriers against insect pests

E.

Using stronger insecticides that can kill a greater number of insect

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

249.

Bacteria that derive energy by oxidizing certain inorganic compounds, are said to be

A.

Chemosynthetic

B.

Holozoic

C.

Parasitic

D.

Photosynthetic

E.

Saprophytic

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

250.

Which part of the brain regulates and coordinates muscular movements?

A.

Cerebellum

B.

Cerebrum

C.

Hypothalamus

D.

Medulla oblongata

E.

ThaIamus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.