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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 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) Biology
B) Physics
C) Literature
D) Chemistry
  • 3. Which branch of science studies living things?
A) Geography
B) Chemistry
C) Biology
D) Physics
  • 4. which branch of science deals with the study of matter and energy?
A) Biology
B) Medicine
C) Geography
D) Physics
  • 5. One importance of science to mankind is that it ___
A) causes diseases
B) prevents learning
C) increases ignorance
D) improves technology and living standards
  • 6. Which of these is a science-related profession?
A) Accounting
B) Law
C) tailoring
D) Engineering
  • 7. A doctor belongs to which science-related field?
A) Physics
B) Agriculture
C) Geography
D) Medicine
  • 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) Thinking based on emotions
B) Guessing answers to questions
C) Accepting all ideas without questioning
D) Analyzing facts carefully before making conclusions
  • 10. Scientific thinking encourages students to ___.
A) observe, test and draw conclusions
B) memorize facts only
C) rely on luck
D) avoid experiments
  • 11. Which of the following is not a method of sanitation?
A) proper waste disposal
B) dumping refuse in rivers
C) regular sweeping
D) cleaning toilets
  • 12. Sanitation can best be defined as
A) the study of diseases
B) the act of cleaning one's clothes
C) the process of maintaining a clean and healthy environment
D) the use of water for cooking
  • 13. One importance of proper sanitation is that it
A) increases disease spread
B) wastes time
C) causes pollution
D) reduces illness and promote health
  • 14. Nutrition is defined as
A) the study of rocks
B) the act of washing hands
C) the process by which living things obtain and use food
D) the process of breathing
  • 15. A balanced diet is one that
A) contains only fruits and vegetables
B) contains all nutrients in correct amounts
C) contains only carbohydrates
D) excludes fats and oils
  • 16. Which of the following meal is a example of a balanced diet?
A) Rice and stew with fish and vegetables
B) Yam and oil
C) maize pap only
D) Bread only
  • 17. Another example of a balanced diet is
A) beans and plantain
B) fried yam only
C) rice 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) Increased intelligence
B) Better sleep always
C) Improved health
D) Mental disorder and addiction
  • 20. To prevent drug abuse, one should
A) buy drugs from unlicensed sellers
B) use expired medicines
C) follow a doctor's prescription
D) take drugs based on friends' advice
  • 21. Which of the following best defines technology?
A) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
B) The art of drawing and painting
C) The use of magic to solve problems
D) The study of living organisms
  • 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) Fashion designer
B) Civil engineer
C) Computer programmer
D) Electrician
  • 25. Which inventor is known for developing the electric light bulb?
A) Isaac Newton
B) Thomas Edison
C) Albert Einstein
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 eliminates the need for farmers
C) It reduces the need for water
D) It makes farming more expensive
  • 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 allows instant messaging and communication
B) It increases the cost of talking to others
C) It makes communication slower
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) Walking barefoot
B) Using bicycle
C) Riding a horse
D) Driving an electric car
  • 31. Which of the following is a reason to study technology related profession?
A) To become famous
B) To understand how machines work and solve problems
C) to avoid using computers
D) To learn how to cook
  • 32. Which of these inventors is known for the telephone ?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Nikola Tesla
C) Thoams Edison
D) Wright Brothers
  • 33. Which of the following is a direct application of technology in medicine?
A) reading books
B) Writing names of drugs by hand
C) Using herbs
D) Performing surgery with robotic tools
  • 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 replaces teachers
C) It provides access to online learning and digital tools
D) It makes learning harder
  • 36. The following are modern methods of communication EXCEPT
A) town crier
B) sms
C) fax
D) telepone
  • 37. The development of indigenous technology requires the following EXCEPT
A) hardwork
B) patience
C) dedication
D) slothfullness
  • 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) acquired
C) imported
D) received
  • 40. Technological growth of any society encourages
A) over-dependence
B) industrial strike
C) self reliance
D) pride
  • 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) recreation
B) browsing
C) hunting
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) recreation
B) aquatics
C) all of the above
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 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) agile
B) flexible
C) slow
D) balance
  • 48. The ability to perform one's work without undue fatigue and still have enough energy for social life is
A) physical life
B) physical fitness
C) social fitness
D) social life
  • 49. The following are components of physical fitness EXCEPT
A) agility
B) longevity
C) speed
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 an activity that focuses on health hazards
D) Physical education is purely about hygiene and sex education
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