Exam_Basic_Science_JS1
  • 1. Which of the following best defines science?
A) The study of the natural world through observation and experiment
B) The study of living things only
C) The study of planets only
D) The collection of stories about nature
  • 2. Which of the following is not a branch of science?
A) Chemistry
B) Biology
C) Literature
D) Physics
  • 3. Which branch of science studies living things?
A) Physics
B) Chemistry
C) Biology
D) Geography
  • 4. which branch of science deals with the study of matter and energy?
A) Geography
B) Medicine
C) Physics
D) Biology
  • 5. One importance of science to mankind is that it ___
A) increases ignorance
B) causes diseases
C) improves technology and living standards
D) prevents learning
  • 6. Which of these is a science-related profession?
A) Engineering
B) tailoring
C) Accounting
D) Law
  • 7. A doctor belongs to which science-related field?
A) Agriculture
B) Geography
C) Physics
D) Medicine
  • 8. Which of the following shows the application of science in everyday life?
A) Sleeping
B) Playing football
C) Use of mobile phones
D) Storytelling
  • 9. What does critical thinking mean in science?
A) Guessing answers to questions
B) Accepting all ideas without questioning
C) Analyzing facts carefully before making conclusions
D) Thinking based on emotions
  • 10. Scientific thinking encourages students to ___.
A) observe, test and draw conclusions
B) rely on luck
C) memorize facts only
D) avoid experiments
  • 11. Which of the following is not a method of sanitation?
A) cleaning toilets
B) dumping refuse in rivers
C) regular sweeping
D) proper waste disposal
  • 12. Sanitation can best be defined as
A) the process of maintaining a clean and healthy environment
B) the use of water for cooking
C) the act of cleaning one's clothes
D) the study of diseases
  • 13. One importance of proper sanitation is that it
A) wastes time
B) causes pollution
C) increases disease spread
D) reduces illness and promote health
  • 14. Nutrition is defined as
A) the study of rocks
B) the process by which living things obtain and use food
C) the process of breathing
D) the act of washing hands
  • 15. A balanced diet is one that
A) contains only fruits and vegetables
B) contains only carbohydrates
C) contains all nutrients in correct amounts
D) excludes fats and oils
  • 16. Which of the following meal is a example of a balanced diet?
A) Bread only
B) maize pap only
C) Rice and stew with fish and vegetables
D) Yam and oil
  • 17. Another example of a balanced diet is
A) fried yam only
B) beans and plantain
C) rice only
D) meat only
  • 18. Drug abuse means
A) taking the right dose of medicine
B) avoiding drugs when sick
C) using drugs wrongly or without medical advice
D) taking drugs prescribed by a doctor
  • 19. which of the following is an effect of drug abuse?
A) Better sleep always
B) Increased intelligence
C) Mental disorder and addiction
D) Improved health
  • 20. To prevent drug abuse, one should
A) follow a doctor's prescription
B) buy drugs from unlicensed sellers
C) take drugs based on friends' advice
D) use expired medicines
  • 21. Which of the following best defines technology?
A) The use of magic to solve problems
B) The study of living organisms
C) The art of drawing and painting
D) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
  • 22. Which occupation is most directly related to technology?
A) chef
B) Mechanical engineer
C) Poet
D) Historian
  • 23. Why is technology important in modern society?
A) It makes people more creative
B) It improves efficiency and solves practical problems
C) It helps people relax
D) It replaces all human workers
  • 24. Which of the following is not a technology related profession?
A) Civil engineer
B) Fashion designer
C) Computer programmer
D) Electrician
  • 25. Which inventor is known for developing the electric light bulb?
A) Isaac Newton
B) Thomas Edison
C) Albert Einstein
D) Alexander Graham Bell
  • 26. Which of the following best describe the role of technology in agriculture?
A) It increases crop yield through mechanization
B) It makes farming more expensive
C) It reduces the need for water
D) It eliminates the need for farmers
  • 27. Which of these tools is commonly used in technology related profession?
A) Chalk
B) Hammer
C) Paintbrush
D) Notebook
  • 28. Which of the following is a benefit of technology in communication?
A) It makes communication slower
B) It increases the cost of talking to others
C) It allows instant messaging and communication
D) It limits access to information
  • 29. which of the following professions uses Computer Aided Design?
A) Lawyer
B) Architect
C) Teacher
D) Doctor
  • 30. Which of the following is an example of technology improving transportation?
A) Walking barefoot
B) Using bicycle
C) Riding a horse
D) Driving an electric car
  • 31. Which of the following is a reason to study technology related profession?
A) To understand how machines work and solve problems
B) To become famous
C) To learn how to cook
D) to avoid using computers
  • 32. Which of these inventors is known for the telephone ?
A) Wright Brothers
B) Thoams Edison
C) Alexander Graham Bell
D) Nikola Tesla
  • 33. Which of the following is a direct application of technology in medicine?
A) Performing surgery with robotic tools
B) Writing names of drugs by hand
C) reading books
D) Using herbs
  • 34. Which of the following is a characteristics of technology related occupations?
A) They often use machines and tools
B) They require no training
C) They involve the use of the hands only
D) They are only for adults
  • 35. Which of the following best shows how technology affects education?
A) It provides access to online learning and digital tools
B) It replaces teachers
C) It makes learning harder
D) It removes the need for books
  • 36. The following are modern methods of communication EXCEPT
A) sms
B) fax
C) telepone
D) town crier
  • 37. The development of indigenous technology requires the following EXCEPT
A) slothfullness
B) dedication
C) patience
D) hardwork
  • 38. Technology is better _____ than transferred.
A) developed
B) transmitted
C) copied
D) imported
  • 39. Technology can either be locally developed or
A) received
B) imported
C) under-developed
D) acquired
  • 40. Technological growth of any society encourages
A) pride
B) over-dependence
C) industrial strike
D) self reliance
  • 41. The technology that makes maximum use of it's natural resources is
A) developing
B) developed
C) developed
D) over-developed
  • 42. The following are the scope of physical education EXCEPT
A) recreation
B) games and sports
C) hunting
D) browsing
  • 43. An aspect of physical education that teaches combat and self-defense is called
A) martial art
B) rhythmic activities
C) recreation
D) aquatics
  • 44. Sports that are played in or on water is called
A) all of the above
B) hunting
C) recreation
D) aquatics
  • 45. Which of the following IS NOT a difference between Physical education and Health education?
A) Physical education keeps the body fit while health education promotes safety consciousness
B) Physical education involves games and sports while health education involves pathogens, diseases and their prevention
C) Physical education helps to develop the body while health education educates people on health matters
D) Physical education deals with counselling on healthy living while health education deals with teaching on healthy living
  • 46. The importance of physical fitness includes the following EXCEPT
A) prevention of heart disease
B) improvement of muscular strength
C) short life
D) long life
  • 47. An active athlete who moves quickly in different directions from different positions is said to be
A) balance
B) agile
C) slow
D) flexible
  • 48. The ability to perform one's work without undue fatigue and still have enough energy for social life is
A) social fitness
B) physical life
C) social life
D) physical fitness
  • 49. The following are components of physical fitness EXCEPT
A) agility
B) longevity
C) speed
D) flexibility
  • 50. Which of the following best defines physical education?
A) Physical education is an integral part of education which helps to develop the body
B) Physical education is a short life education
C) Physical education is an activity that focuses on health hazards
D) Physical education is purely about hygiene and sex education
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