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