Exam_Basic_Science_JS1
  • 1. Which of the following best defines science?
A) The study of planets only
B) The collection of stories about nature
C) The study of the natural world through observation and experiment
D) The study of living things only
  • 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) Biology
B) Chemistry
C) Physics
D) Geography
  • 4. which branch of science deals with the study of matter and energy?
A) Geography
B) Medicine
C) Biology
D) Physics
  • 5. One importance of science to mankind is that it ___
A) prevents learning
B) improves technology and living standards
C) increases ignorance
D) causes diseases
  • 6. Which of these is a science-related profession?
A) Law
B) Engineering
C) Accounting
D) tailoring
  • 7. A doctor belongs to which science-related field?
A) Geography
B) Medicine
C) Physics
D) Agriculture
  • 8. Which of the following shows the application of science in everyday life?
A) Sleeping
B) Storytelling
C) Playing football
D) Use of mobile phones
  • 9. What does critical thinking mean in science?
A) Analyzing facts carefully before making conclusions
B) Thinking based on emotions
C) Guessing answers to questions
D) Accepting all ideas without questioning
  • 10. Scientific thinking encourages students to ___.
A) memorize facts only
B) rely on luck
C) avoid experiments
D) observe, test and draw conclusions
  • 11. Which of the following is not a method of sanitation?
A) cleaning toilets
B) regular sweeping
C) dumping refuse in rivers
D) proper waste disposal
  • 12. Sanitation can best be defined as
A) the process of maintaining a clean and healthy environment
B) the use of water for cooking
C) the act of cleaning one's clothes
D) the study of diseases
  • 13. One importance of proper sanitation is that it
A) increases disease spread
B) wastes time
C) reduces illness and promote health
D) causes pollution
  • 14. Nutrition is defined as
A) the process by which living things obtain and use food
B) the act of washing hands
C) the process of breathing
D) the study of rocks
  • 15. A balanced diet is one that
A) contains only fruits and vegetables
B) contains only carbohydrates
C) contains all nutrients in correct amounts
D) excludes fats and oils
  • 16. Which of the following meal is a example of a balanced diet?
A) Yam and oil
B) maize pap only
C) Bread only
D) Rice and stew with fish and vegetables
  • 17. Another example of a balanced diet is
A) beans and plantain
B) fried yam only
C) meat only
D) rice only
  • 18. Drug abuse means
A) taking drugs prescribed by a doctor
B) taking the right dose of medicine
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) Mental disorder and addiction
D) Improved health
  • 20. To prevent drug abuse, one should
A) use expired medicines
B) follow a doctor's prescription
C) buy drugs from unlicensed sellers
D) take drugs based on friends' advice
  • 21. Which of the following best defines technology?
A) The study of living organisms
B) The use of magic to solve problems
C) The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
D) The art of drawing and painting
  • 22. Which occupation is most directly related to technology?
A) Historian
B) chef
C) Mechanical engineer
D) Poet
  • 23. Why is technology important in modern society?
A) It replaces all human workers
B) It helps people relax
C) It makes people more creative
D) It improves efficiency and solves practical problems
  • 24. Which of the following is not a technology related profession?
A) Civil engineer
B) Fashion designer
C) Computer programmer
D) Electrician
  • 25. Which inventor is known for developing the electric light bulb?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Thomas Edison
C) Isaac Newton
D) Albert Einstein
  • 26. Which of the following best describe the role of technology in agriculture?
A) It eliminates the need for farmers
B) It makes farming more expensive
C) It reduces the need for water
D) It increases crop yield through mechanization
  • 27. Which of these tools is commonly used in technology related profession?
A) Hammer
B) Paintbrush
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 makes communication slower
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) Teacher
B) Architect
C) Lawyer
D) Doctor
  • 30. Which of the following is an example of technology improving transportation?
A) Using bicycle
B) Driving an electric car
C) Walking barefoot
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) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Wright Brothers
C) Thoams Edison
D) Nikola Tesla
  • 33. Which of the following is a direct application of technology in medicine?
A) reading books
B) Using herbs
C) Writing names of drugs by hand
D) Performing surgery with robotic tools
  • 34. Which of the following is a characteristics of technology related occupations?
A) They require no training
B) They are only for adults
C) They involve the use of the hands only
D) They often use machines and tools
  • 35. Which of the following best shows how technology affects education?
A) It makes learning harder
B) It provides access to online learning and digital tools
C) It removes the need for books
D) It replaces teachers
  • 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) dedication
B) slothfullness
C) patience
D) hardwork
  • 38. Technology is better _____ than transferred.
A) developed
B) copied
C) imported
D) transmitted
  • 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) pride
B) self reliance
C) over-dependence
D) industrial strike
  • 41. The technology that makes maximum use of it's natural resources is
A) developed
B) developed
C) developing
D) over-developed
  • 42. The following are the scope of physical education EXCEPT
A) hunting
B) recreation
C) browsing
D) games and sports
  • 43. An aspect of physical education that teaches combat and self-defense is called
A) martial art
B) aquatics
C) rhythmic activities
D) recreation
  • 44. Sports that are played in or on water is called
A) recreation
B) hunting
C) aquatics
D) all of the above
  • 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 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 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) prevention of heart disease
D) long life
  • 47. An active athlete who moves quickly in different directions from different positions is said to be
A) flexible
B) balance
C) slow
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 fitness
D) physical life
  • 49. The following are components of physical fitness EXCEPT
A) speed
B) flexibility
C) longevity
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 an activity that focuses on health hazards
C) Physical education is purely about hygiene and sex education
D) Physical education is a short life education
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