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