NDDC Scholarship Past Questions And Answers-Biomedical Engineering

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About NDDC Nigeria

The Niger Delta Development Commission is a federal government agency established by Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2000 with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

• About The NDDC Scholarship 

• The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Scholarship is a program initiated by the Nigerian government to provide educational opportunities for students from the Niger Delta region. The Niger Delta region is known for its significant oil and gas reserves, but it has also faced numerous socio-economic challenges. One of the ways the government aims to address these challenges is by offering scholarships to qualified students from the region to pursue higher education overseas.
• The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.Current Application Closing Date is 3rd November, 2023.
  

  Application Procedure

• 1.The following documents must be attached to the application:
  2.Recent passport photograph
  3.Local Government Identification Letter
  4.Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university
  Relevant degrees from recognized universities
  5.NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
  6.Upon successful completion of the application form, a registration number will be automatically assigned.
  7.Applicants are advised to print a hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgment for future reference.
  8.All shortlisted applicants will be announced and posted on the NDDC website: www.nddc.gov.ng. These shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for the scholarship, a scholar must hail from the Niger Delta Region and have achieved a First Class Degree, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division.

• The Selection Process

• 1. Initial Application: Interested candidates must submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
  2. Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
  WASSCE/NECO results
  3. Undergraduate Degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower)
  4. Local Government Identification
  5. Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
  6. Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
  7. Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted.
  8. Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).

About the NDDC Scholarship test format

NDDC overseas scholarship test was conducted by Cinfores-Ltd, between 2010 and 2015. Since 2016, the tests are now conducted by MEIL (MARG Educational International Limited).

The test usually comprises of 2 sections –

1. General questions which everyone will have to sit, and

2. Discipline-based questions.

For example, candidates in Engineering and Science related disciplines could take a mix of science-based questions like maths, English, physics and chemistry for part 1, then discipline-specific questions for part 2. The  test usually last between 30 to 60 minutes.

• Sample Past Questions And Answers for NDDC Scholarship – Biomedical Engineering

• Question: Which of the following is not a primary function of the circulatory system?
  A Transporting oxygen
  B Regulating body temperature
  C Distributing nutrients
  D Removing waste products
  Answer: B Regulating body temperatureQuestion: What is the main function of red blood cells?
  A Fighting infections
  B Carrying oxygen to body tissues
  C Digesting food
  D Regulating blood pressure
  Answer: B Carrying oxygen to body tissuesQuestion: Which imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures?
  A MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
  B X-ray
  C Ultrasound
  D CT scan (Computed Tomography)
  Answer: C UltrasoundQuestion: What does the acronym DNA stand for in genetics?
  A Deoxyribonucleic Acid
  B Deoxyribose Nucleotide Array
  C Double-Stranded Nucleic Acid
  D Diatomic Nitrogen Atom
  Answer: D Deoxyribonucleic AcidQuestion: Which organ is responsible for filtering and removing waste products from the blood?
  A Liver
  BKidney
  C Pancreas
  D Stomach
  Answer: B KidneyQuestion: What is the function of insulin in the human body?
  A To raise blood sugar levels
  B To lower blood sugar levels
  C To regulate blood pressure
  D To digest carbohydrates
  Answer: B To lower blood sugar levelsQuestion: Which molecule carries the genetic information that determines an individual’s traits?
  A RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)
  B ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
  C DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
  D mRNA (Messenger RNA)
  Answer: C DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)Question: What is the main function of the respiratory system?
  A Pumping blood
  B Digesting food
  C Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide
  D Filtering toxins
  Answer: C Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxideQuestion: Which of the following is not a common method of sterilization in healthcare settings?
  A Autoclaving
  B Ethylene oxide gas
  C Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
  D Boiling water
  Answer: D Boiling water

  Question: What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
  A Destroying healthy cells
  B Promoting inflammation
  C Recognizing and neutralizing pathogens
  D Producing hormones
  Answer: C Recognizing and neutralizing pathogens

  Question: Which medical imaging technique uses a radioactive tracer to create images of the body’s internal structures?
  A MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
  B X-ray
  C PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
  D Ultrasound
  Answer: C PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography)

  Question: What is the function of platelets in the blood?
  A Carrying oxygen
  B Blood clotting
  C Fighting infections
  D Digesting food
  Answer: D Blood clotting

  Question: Which of the following is a common method of drug delivery in the form of a patch worn on the skin?
  A Intravenous injection
  B Transdermal patch
  C Inhalation
  D Oral medication
  Answer: B Transdermal patch

  Question: Which of the following is a diagnostic test for diabetes that measures blood sugar levels over a period of time?
  A Blood pressure measurement
  B ECG (Electrocardiogram)
  C HbA1c test
  D Urinalysis
  Answer: C HbA1c test

  Question: What is the function of the hypothalamus in the brain?
  A Controlling heart rate
  B Regulating body temperature
  C Digesting food
  D Filtering blood
  Answer: B Regulating body temperature

  Question: Which of the following is a common technique used in genetic engineering to amplify DNA sequences?
  A Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  B Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  C Western blotting
  D Gel electrophoresis
  Answer: A Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

  Question: What is the function of the endocrine system in the body?
  A Regulating the nervous system
  B Producing antibodies
  C Controlling hormone secretion
  D Pumping blood to the lungs
  Answer: C Controlling hormone secretion

  Question: Which of the following is a common method of cancer treatment that uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells?
  A Chemotherapy
  B Immunotherapy
  C Radiation therapy
  D Antibiotic therapy
  Answer: C Radiation therapy

  Question: What is the primary function of the digestive system?
  A Pumping blood
  B Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide
  C Breaking down and absorbing nutrients
  D Regulating body temperature
  Answer: C Breaking down and absorbing nutrients

  Question: Which medical specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system?
  A Cardiology
  B Orthopedics
  C Gynecology
  D Ophthalmology
  Answer: B Orthopedics