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