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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 study of planets only
C) The collection of stories about nature
D) The study of the natural world through observation and experiment
  • 2. Which of the following is not a branch of science?
A) Chemistry
B) Biology
C) Physics
D) Literature
  • 3. Which branch of science studies living things?
A) Biology
B) Chemistry
C) Physics
D) Geography
  • 4. which branch of science deals with the study of matter and energy?
A) Medicine
B) Physics
C) Biology
D) Geography
  • 5. One importance of science to mankind is that it ___
A) increases ignorance
B) causes diseases
C) prevents learning
D) improves technology and living standards
  • 6. Which of these is a science-related profession?
A) Accounting
B) Law
C) Engineering
D) tailoring
  • 7. A doctor belongs to which science-related field?
A) Medicine
B) Geography
C) Agriculture
D) Physics
  • 8. Which of the following shows the application of science in everyday life?
A) Sleeping
B) Use of mobile phones
C) Playing football
D) Storytelling
  • 9. What does critical thinking mean in science?
A) Guessing answers to questions
B) Thinking based on emotions
C) Analyzing facts carefully before making conclusions
D) Accepting all ideas without questioning
  • 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) dumping refuse in rivers
B) cleaning toilets
C) proper waste disposal
D) regular sweeping
  • 12. Sanitation can best be defined as
A) the process of maintaining a clean and healthy environment
B) the act of cleaning one's clothes
C) the study of diseases
D) the use of water for cooking
  • 13. One importance of proper sanitation is that it
A) reduces illness and promote health
B) causes pollution
C) wastes time
D) increases disease spread
  • 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 carbohydrates
B) contains only fruits and vegetables
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) Bread only
B) Rice and stew with fish and vegetables
C) maize pap only
D) Yam and oil
  • 17. Another example of a balanced diet is
A) meat only
B) beans and plantain
C) rice only
D) fried yam only
  • 18. Drug abuse means
A) taking the right dose of medicine
B) taking drugs prescribed by a doctor
C) using drugs wrongly or without medical advice
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) buy drugs from unlicensed sellers
B) follow a doctor's prescription
C) use expired medicines
D) take drugs based on friends' advice
  • 21. Which of the following best defines technology?
A) The use of magic to solve problems
B) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
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) chef
C) Historian
D) Poet
  • 23. Why is technology important in modern society?
A) It replaces all human workers
B) It makes people more creative
C) It helps people relax
D) It improves efficiency and solves practical problems
  • 24. Which of the following is not a technology related profession?
A) Civil engineer
B) Computer programmer
C) Fashion designer
D) Electrician
  • 25. Which inventor is known for developing the electric light bulb?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) Albert Einstein
D) Isaac Newton
  • 26. Which of the following best describe the role of technology in agriculture?
A) It reduces the need for water
B) It makes farming more expensive
C) It increases crop yield through mechanization
D) It eliminates the need for farmers
  • 27. Which of these tools is commonly used in technology related profession?
A) Chalk
B) Hammer
C) Notebook
D) Paintbrush
  • 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 increases the cost of talking to others
D) It limits access to information
  • 29. which of the following professions uses Computer Aided Design?
A) Architect
B) Lawyer
C) Doctor
D) Teacher
  • 30. Which of the following is an example of technology improving transportation?
A) Walking barefoot
B) Driving an electric car
C) Using bicycle
D) Riding a horse
  • 31. Which of the following is a reason to study technology related profession?
A) To understand how machines work and solve problems
B) To become famous
C) To learn how to cook
D) to avoid using computers
  • 32. Which of these inventors is known for the telephone ?
A) Thoams Edison
B) Nikola Tesla
C) Alexander Graham Bell
D) Wright Brothers
  • 33. Which of the following is a direct application of technology in medicine?
A) reading books
B) Using herbs
C) Performing surgery with robotic tools
D) Writing names of drugs by hand
  • 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 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) fax
B) sms
C) telepone
D) town crier
  • 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) imported
B) transmitted
C) developed
D) copied
  • 39. Technology can either be locally developed or
A) acquired
B) under-developed
C) received
D) imported
  • 40. Technological growth of any society encourages
A) self reliance
B) industrial strike
C) pride
D) over-dependence
  • 41. The technology that makes maximum use of it's natural resources is
A) developed
B) over-developed
C) developed
D) developing
  • 42. The following are the scope of physical education EXCEPT
A) recreation
B) browsing
C) games and sports
D) hunting
  • 43. An aspect of physical education that teaches combat and self-defense is called
A) recreation
B) rhythmic activities
C) aquatics
D) martial art
  • 44. Sports that are played in or on water is called
A) all of the above
B) hunting
C) aquatics
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) short life
B) improvement of muscular strength
C) long life
D) prevention of heart disease
  • 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 fitness
B) physical life
C) social life
D) social fitness
  • 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 activity that focuses on health hazards
B) Physical education is a short life education
C) Physical education is purely about hygiene and sex education
D) Physical education is an integral part of education which helps to develop the body
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