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Exam_Basic_Science_JS1
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  • 1. Which of the following best defines science?
A) The study of the natural world through observation and experiment
B) The study of living things only
C) The study of planets only
D) The collection of stories about nature
  • 2. Which of the following is not a branch of science?
A) Physics
B) Biology
C) Literature
D) Chemistry
  • 3. Which branch of science studies living things?
A) Geography
B) Biology
C) Chemistry
D) Physics
  • 4. which branch of science deals with the study of matter and energy?
A) Medicine
B) Geography
C) Physics
D) Biology
  • 5. One importance of science to mankind is that it ___
A) prevents learning
B) increases ignorance
C) improves technology and living standards
D) causes diseases
  • 6. Which of these is a science-related profession?
A) tailoring
B) Law
C) Accounting
D) Engineering
  • 7. A doctor belongs to which science-related field?
A) Geography
B) Agriculture
C) Physics
D) Medicine
  • 8. Which of the following shows the application of science in everyday life?
A) Use of mobile phones
B) Storytelling
C) Playing football
D) Sleeping
  • 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) avoid experiments
B) observe, test and draw conclusions
C) memorize facts only
D) rely on luck
  • 11. Which of the following is not a method of sanitation?
A) regular sweeping
B) proper waste disposal
C) dumping refuse in rivers
D) cleaning toilets
  • 12. Sanitation can best be defined as
A) the act of cleaning one's clothes
B) the process of maintaining a clean and healthy environment
C) the use of water for cooking
D) the study of diseases
  • 13. One importance of proper sanitation is that it
A) reduces illness and promote health
B) wastes time
C) increases disease spread
D) causes pollution
  • 14. Nutrition is defined as
A) the act of washing hands
B) the process by which living things obtain and use food
C) the process of breathing
D) the study of rocks
  • 15. A balanced diet is one that
A) contains only carbohydrates
B) contains all nutrients in correct amounts
C) excludes fats and oils
D) contains only fruits and vegetables
  • 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) fried yam only
B) beans and plantain
C) meat only
D) rice only
  • 18. Drug abuse means
A) taking the right dose of medicine
B) avoiding drugs when sick
C) taking drugs prescribed by a doctor
D) using drugs wrongly or without medical advice
  • 19. which of the following is an effect of drug abuse?
A) Increased intelligence
B) Mental disorder and addiction
C) Improved health
D) Better sleep always
  • 20. To prevent drug abuse, one should
A) follow a doctor's prescription
B) take drugs based on friends' advice
C) use expired medicines
D) buy drugs from unlicensed sellers
  • 21. Which of the following best defines technology?
A) The art of drawing and painting
B) The study of living organisms
C) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
D) The use of magic to solve problems
  • 22. Which occupation is most directly related to technology?
A) chef
B) Mechanical engineer
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 improves efficiency and solves practical problems
D) It helps people relax
  • 24. Which of the following is not a technology related profession?
A) Electrician
B) Computer programmer
C) Civil engineer
D) Fashion designer
  • 25. Which inventor is known for developing the electric light bulb?
A) Isaac Newton
B) Thomas Edison
C) Alexander Graham Bell
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 eliminates the need for farmers
C) It increases crop yield through mechanization
D) It makes farming more expensive
  • 27. Which of these tools is commonly used in technology related profession?
A) Notebook
B) Hammer
C) Paintbrush
D) Chalk
  • 28. Which of the following is a benefit of technology in communication?
A) It limits access to information
B) It allows instant messaging and communication
C) It increases the cost of talking to others
D) It makes communication slower
  • 29. which of the following professions uses Computer Aided Design?
A) Teacher
B) Doctor
C) Lawyer
D) Architect
  • 30. Which of the following is an example of technology improving transportation?
A) Using bicycle
B) Riding a horse
C) Driving an electric car
D) Walking barefoot
  • 31. Which of the following is a reason to study technology related profession?
A) To learn how to cook
B) To become famous
C) to avoid using computers
D) To understand how machines work and solve problems
  • 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) 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 often use machines and tools
C) They involve the use of the hands only
D) They require no training
  • 35. Which of the following best shows how technology affects education?
A) It provides access to online learning and digital tools
B) It replaces teachers
C) It removes the need for books
D) It makes learning harder
  • 36. The following are modern methods of communication EXCEPT
A) sms
B) fax
C) town crier
D) telepone
  • 37. The development of indigenous technology requires the following EXCEPT
A) slothfullness
B) dedication
C) hardwork
D) patience
  • 38. Technology is better _____ than transferred.
A) copied
B) developed
C) imported
D) transmitted
  • 39. Technology can either be locally developed or
A) acquired
B) imported
C) received
D) under-developed
  • 40. Technological growth of any society encourages
A) over-dependence
B) industrial strike
C) pride
D) self reliance
  • 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) browsing
B) hunting
C) recreation
D) games and sports
  • 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) hunting
B) aquatics
C) all of the above
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 helps to develop the body while health education educates people on health matters
C) Physical education keeps the body fit while health education promotes safety consciousness
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) long life
C) improvement of muscular strength
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) 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) physical life
C) physical fitness
D) social life
  • 49. The following are components of physical fitness EXCEPT
A) speed
B) longevity
C) agility
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 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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