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