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Exam_Basic_Science_JS1
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  • 1. Which of the following best defines science?
A) The study of living things only
B) The collection of stories about nature
C) The study of planets only
D) The study of the natural world through observation and experiment
  • 2. Which of the following is not a branch of science?
A) Physics
B) Chemistry
C) Biology
D) Literature
  • 3. Which branch of science studies living things?
A) Geography
B) Chemistry
C) Physics
D) Biology
  • 4. which branch of science deals with the study of matter and energy?
A) Physics
B) Geography
C) Medicine
D) Biology
  • 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) tailoring
B) Engineering
C) Law
D) Accounting
  • 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) Storytelling
B) Playing football
C) Sleeping
D) Use of mobile phones
  • 9. What does critical thinking mean in science?
A) Analyzing facts carefully before making conclusions
B) Thinking based on emotions
C) Accepting all ideas without questioning
D) Guessing answers to questions
  • 10. Scientific thinking encourages students to ___.
A) memorize facts only
B) observe, test and draw conclusions
C) avoid experiments
D) rely on luck
  • 11. Which of the following is not a method of sanitation?
A) regular sweeping
B) cleaning toilets
C) dumping refuse in rivers
D) proper waste disposal
  • 12. Sanitation can best be defined as
A) the study of diseases
B) the use of water for cooking
C) the act of cleaning one's clothes
D) the process of maintaining a clean and healthy environment
  • 13. One importance of proper sanitation is that it
A) increases disease spread
B) causes pollution
C) wastes time
D) reduces illness and promote health
  • 14. Nutrition is defined as
A) the act of washing hands
B) the process of breathing
C) the study of rocks
D) the process by which living things obtain and use food
  • 15. A balanced diet is one that
A) contains only fruits and vegetables
B) contains only carbohydrates
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) Bread only
C) maize pap only
D) Rice and stew with fish and vegetables
  • 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) using drugs wrongly or without medical advice
B) taking drugs prescribed by a doctor
C) taking the right dose of medicine
D) avoiding drugs when sick
  • 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) 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 study of living organisms
B) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
C) The use of magic to solve problems
D) The art of drawing and painting
  • 22. Which occupation is most directly related to technology?
A) chef
B) Poet
C) Historian
D) Mechanical engineer
  • 23. Why is technology important in modern society?
A) It helps people relax
B) It makes people more creative
C) It improves efficiency and solves practical problems
D) It replaces all human workers
  • 24. Which of the following is not a technology related profession?
A) Civil engineer
B) Electrician
C) Computer programmer
D) Fashion designer
  • 25. Which inventor is known for developing the electric light bulb?
A) Isaac Newton
B) Alexander Graham Bell
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 increases crop yield through mechanization
C) It makes farming more expensive
D) It eliminates the need for farmers
  • 27. Which of these tools is commonly used in technology related profession?
A) Paintbrush
B) Hammer
C) Chalk
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) Doctor
C) Teacher
D) Architect
  • 30. Which of the following is an example of technology improving transportation?
A) Riding a horse
B) Walking barefoot
C) Using bicycle
D) Driving an electric car
  • 31. Which of the following is a reason to study technology related profession?
A) to avoid using computers
B) To become famous
C) To learn how to cook
D) To understand how machines work and solve problems
  • 32. Which of these inventors is known for the telephone ?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Wright Brothers
C) Thoams Edison
D) Nikola Tesla
  • 33. Which of the following is a direct application of technology in medicine?
A) Using herbs
B) Performing surgery with robotic tools
C) reading books
D) Writing names of drugs by hand
  • 34. Which of the following is a characteristics of technology related occupations?
A) They often use machines and tools
B) They are only for adults
C) They require no training
D) They involve the use of the hands only
  • 35. Which of the following best shows how technology affects education?
A) It provides access to online learning and digital tools
B) It makes learning harder
C) It removes the need for books
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) dedication
B) slothfullness
C) patience
D) hardwork
  • 38. Technology is better _____ than transferred.
A) developed
B) copied
C) transmitted
D) imported
  • 39. Technology can either be locally developed or
A) imported
B) acquired
C) under-developed
D) received
  • 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) over-developed
B) developed
C) developed
D) developing
  • 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) aquatics
B) all of the above
C) hunting
D) recreation
  • 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 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 keeps the body fit while health education promotes safety consciousness
  • 46. The importance of physical fitness includes the following EXCEPT
A) improvement of muscular strength
B) prevention of heart disease
C) long life
D) short 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 life
C) physical fitness
D) social fitness
  • 49. The following are components of physical fitness EXCEPT
A) flexibility
B) agility
C) longevity
D) speed
  • 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 purely about hygiene and sex education
C) Physical education is a short life education
D) Physical education is an activity that focuses on health hazards
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