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Exam_Basic_Science_JS1
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  • 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) Chemistry
C) Biology
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) Biology
B) Physics
C) Medicine
D) Geography
  • 5. One importance of science to mankind is that it ___
A) increases ignorance
B) causes diseases
C) improves technology and living standards
D) prevents learning
  • 6. Which of these is a science-related profession?
A) Law
B) tailoring
C) Accounting
D) Engineering
  • 7. A doctor belongs to which science-related field?
A) Agriculture
B) Physics
C) Medicine
D) Geography
  • 8. Which of the following shows the application of science in everyday life?
A) Storytelling
B) Playing football
C) Use of mobile phones
D) Sleeping
  • 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) observe, test and draw conclusions
B) avoid experiments
C) rely on luck
D) memorize facts only
  • 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 use of water for cooking
B) the study of diseases
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) wastes time
B) causes pollution
C) increases disease spread
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 only fruits and vegetables
C) contains all nutrients in correct amounts
D) contains only carbohydrates
  • 16. Which of the following meal is a example of a balanced diet?
A) Rice and stew with fish and vegetables
B) maize pap only
C) Yam and oil
D) Bread only
  • 17. Another example of a balanced diet is
A) meat only
B) fried yam only
C) beans and plantain
D) rice only
  • 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) Mental disorder and addiction
B) Increased intelligence
C) Improved health
D) Better sleep always
  • 20. To prevent drug abuse, one should
A) follow a doctor's prescription
B) use expired medicines
C) take drugs based on friends' advice
D) buy drugs from unlicensed sellers
  • 21. Which of the following best defines technology?
A) The use of magic to solve problems
B) The art of drawing and painting
C) The study of living organisms
D) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
  • 22. Which occupation is most directly related to technology?
A) Poet
B) Mechanical engineer
C) Historian
D) chef
  • 23. Why is technology important in modern society?
A) It helps people relax
B) It improves efficiency and solves practical problems
C) It makes people more creative
D) It replaces all human workers
  • 24. Which of the following is not a technology related profession?
A) Electrician
B) Civil engineer
C) Computer programmer
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 increases crop yield through mechanization
B) It reduces the need for water
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) Chalk
C) Notebook
D) Hammer
  • 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) Architect
C) Doctor
D) Lawyer
  • 30. Which of the following is an example of technology improving transportation?
A) Walking barefoot
B) Using bicycle
C) Driving an electric car
D) Riding a horse
  • 31. Which of the following is a reason to study technology related profession?
A) To learn how to cook
B) to avoid using computers
C) To understand how machines work and solve problems
D) To become famous
  • 32. Which of these inventors is known for the telephone ?
A) Nikola Tesla
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) Wright Brothers
D) Thoams Edison
  • 33. Which of the following is a direct application of technology in medicine?
A) Writing names of drugs by hand
B) Using herbs
C) reading books
D) Performing surgery with robotic tools
  • 34. Which of the following is a characteristics of technology related occupations?
A) They involve the use of the hands only
B) They require no training
C) They are only for adults
D) They often use machines and tools
  • 35. Which of the following best shows how technology affects education?
A) It replaces teachers
B) It removes the need for books
C) It makes learning harder
D) It provides access to online learning and digital tools
  • 36. The following are modern methods of communication EXCEPT
A) telepone
B) sms
C) town crier
D) fax
  • 37. The development of indigenous technology requires the following EXCEPT
A) dedication
B) hardwork
C) patience
D) slothfullness
  • 38. Technology is better _____ than transferred.
A) imported
B) developed
C) copied
D) transmitted
  • 39. Technology can either be locally developed or
A) imported
B) acquired
C) received
D) under-developed
  • 40. Technological growth of any society encourages
A) pride
B) self reliance
C) industrial strike
D) over-dependence
  • 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) browsing
C) recreation
D) games and sports
  • 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) recreation
C) hunting
D) all of the above
  • 45. Which of the following IS NOT a difference between Physical education and Health education?
A) Physical education keeps the body fit while health education promotes safety consciousness
B) Physical education helps to develop the body while health education educates people on health matters
C) Physical education deals with counselling on healthy living while health education deals with teaching on healthy living
D) Physical education involves games and sports while health education involves pathogens, diseases and their prevention
  • 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) agile
B) balance
C) slow
D) flexible
  • 48. The ability to perform one's work without undue fatigue and still have enough energy for social life is
A) social fitness
B) social life
C) physical fitness
D) physical life
  • 49. The following are components of physical fitness EXCEPT
A) longevity
B) flexibility
C) speed
D) agility
  • 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 an activity that focuses on health hazards
D) Physical education is a short life education
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