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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 collection of stories about nature
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) Literature
B) Physics
C) Chemistry
D) Biology
  • 3. Which branch of science studies living things?
A) Biology
B) Chemistry
C) Geography
D) Physics
  • 4. which branch of science deals with the study of matter and energy?
A) Medicine
B) Geography
C) Biology
D) Physics
  • 5. One importance of science to mankind is that it ___
A) prevents learning
B) causes diseases
C) improves technology and living standards
D) increases ignorance
  • 6. Which of these is a science-related profession?
A) Law
B) Engineering
C) tailoring
D) Accounting
  • 7. A doctor belongs to which science-related field?
A) Medicine
B) Physics
C) Geography
D) Agriculture
  • 8. Which of the following shows the application of science in everyday life?
A) Use of mobile phones
B) Storytelling
C) Sleeping
D) Playing football
  • 9. What does critical thinking mean in science?
A) Accepting all ideas without questioning
B) Thinking based on emotions
C) Analyzing facts carefully before making conclusions
D) Guessing answers to questions
  • 10. Scientific thinking encourages students to ___.
A) rely on luck
B) observe, test and draw conclusions
C) avoid experiments
D) memorize facts only
  • 11. Which of the following is not a method of sanitation?
A) cleaning toilets
B) proper waste disposal
C) dumping refuse in rivers
D) regular sweeping
  • 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 study of diseases
D) the act of cleaning one's clothes
  • 13. One importance of proper sanitation is that it
A) wastes time
B) causes pollution
C) reduces illness and promote health
D) increases disease spread
  • 14. Nutrition is defined as
A) the study of rocks
B) the process of breathing
C) the act of washing hands
D) the process by which living things obtain and use food
  • 15. A balanced diet is one that
A) contains only carbohydrates
B) contains only fruits and vegetables
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) maize pap only
B) Rice and stew with fish and vegetables
C) Bread only
D) Yam and oil
  • 17. Another example of a balanced diet is
A) rice only
B) beans and plantain
C) fried yam only
D) meat only
  • 18. Drug abuse means
A) taking the right dose of medicine
B) avoiding drugs when sick
C) using drugs wrongly or without medical advice
D) taking drugs prescribed by a doctor
  • 19. which of the following is an effect of drug abuse?
A) Mental disorder and addiction
B) Better sleep always
C) Improved health
D) Increased intelligence
  • 20. To prevent drug abuse, one should
A) follow a doctor's prescription
B) use expired medicines
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 art of drawing and painting
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) Mechanical engineer
B) Poet
C) chef
D) Historian
  • 23. Why is technology important in modern society?
A) It makes people more creative
B) It improves efficiency and solves practical problems
C) It helps people relax
D) It replaces all human workers
  • 24. Which of the following is not a technology related profession?
A) Computer programmer
B) Fashion designer
C) Civil engineer
D) Electrician
  • 25. Which inventor is known for developing the electric light bulb?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Thomas Edison
C) Albert Einstein
D) Isaac Newton
  • 26. Which of the following best describe the role of technology in agriculture?
A) It makes farming more expensive
B) It eliminates the need for farmers
C) It increases crop yield through mechanization
D) It reduces the need for water
  • 27. Which of these tools is commonly used in technology related profession?
A) Chalk
B) Notebook
C) Paintbrush
D) Hammer
  • 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) Doctor
B) Architect
C) Teacher
D) Lawyer
  • 30. Which of the following is an example of technology improving transportation?
A) Driving an electric car
B) Walking barefoot
C) Using bicycle
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 become famous
C) To understand how machines work and solve problems
D) to avoid using computers
  • 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) Using herbs
B) reading books
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 are only for adults
B) They involve the use of the hands only
C) They require no training
D) They often use machines and tools
  • 35. Which of the following best shows how technology affects education?
A) It replaces teachers
B) It makes learning harder
C) It provides access to online learning and digital tools
D) It removes the need for books
  • 36. The following are modern methods of communication EXCEPT
A) fax
B) sms
C) town crier
D) telepone
  • 37. The development of indigenous technology requires the following EXCEPT
A) patience
B) slothfullness
C) dedication
D) hardwork
  • 38. Technology is better _____ than transferred.
A) developed
B) imported
C) transmitted
D) copied
  • 39. Technology can either be locally developed or
A) received
B) acquired
C) imported
D) under-developed
  • 40. Technological growth of any society encourages
A) over-dependence
B) self reliance
C) pride
D) industrial strike
  • 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) hunting
C) browsing
D) games and sports
  • 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) 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 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 deals with counselling on healthy living while health education deals with teaching on healthy living
  • 46. The importance of physical fitness includes the following EXCEPT
A) prevention of heart disease
B) improvement of muscular strength
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) 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) physical life
B) social fitness
C) social life
D) physical fitness
  • 49. The following are components of physical fitness EXCEPT
A) agility
B) flexibility
C) longevity
D) speed
  • 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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