1. Which scientist proposed the five kingdom system of classification?

- A) Carl Linnaeus
- B) R.H. Whittaker
- C) Haeckel
- D) Chatton[1]
2. What is the main characteristic of organisms in Kingdom Monera?
- A) Multicellular
- B) Eukaryotic
- C) Prokaryotic
- D) Saprophytic[1]
3. Fungi cell wall is made up of:
- A) Cellulose
- B) Chitin
- C) Protein
- D) Lignin[1]
4. Which organism causes malaria?
- A) Lactobacilli
- B) Plasmodium vivax
- C) Volvox
- D) Euglena[1]
5. Viruses can only multiply:
- A) In water
- B) In air
- C) Outside the host cell
- D) Inside living cells[1]

6. Health is defined as:

- A) Absence of disease only
- B) Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
- C) Freedom from pain
- D) Exercising regularly[1]
7. Malaria is spread through:
- A) Air
- B) Water
- C) Mosquito bite
- D) Food[1]
8. Which is an example of a non-infectious disease?
- A) Dengue
- B) Asthma
- C) Swine flu
- D) Common cold[1]
9. Pathogens are:
 - A) Friendly bacteria
- B) Disease-causing microorganisms
- C) Human cells
- D) Plant cells[1]
10. Which is a chronic disease?
- A) Common cold
- B) Swine flu
- C) Diabetes
- D) Ringworm[1]

11. The unit of force is:

- A) Pascal
- B) Newton
- C) Joule
- D) Watt[1]
12. Atmospheric pressure is not felt because:
- A) Our bodies are solid
- B) Pressure is balanced inside and outside
- C) We are protected by the ozone layer
- D) Air is not present everywhere[1]
13. Pressure is defined as:
- A) Force × Area
- B) Force / Area
- C) Mass × Area
- D) Area / Force[1]
14. Which instrument measures force?
- A) Thermometer
- B) Barometer
- C) Spring balance
- D) Voltmeter[1]
15. Unbalanced forces cause:
- A) No change in motion
- B) A change in motion
- C) Increase in pressure only
- D) Cooling effect[1]

16. Electric current is measured in:

- A) Volts
- B) Watts
- C) Amperes
- D) Pascals[1]
17. Which material is used to make an electromagnet?
 - A) Wood
- B) Steel
- C) Iron
- D) Plastic[1]
18. The relationship between electricity and magnetism is demonstrated in:
- A) Barometer
- B) Electromagnet
- C) Hot plate
- D) Microscope[1]
19. What is a safety precaution while using electricity?
- A) Handle wires with wet hands
- B) Use proper insulation
- C) Ignore damaged cords
- D) Overload sockets[1]
20. Who discovered the magnetic effect of electric current?
- A) Faraday
- B) Oersted
- C) Newton
- D) Einstein[1]

21. The center of an atom is called:

- A) Nucleus
- B) Electron
- C) Neutron
- D) Proton[1]
22. Isotopes of the same element have:
- A) Same atomic mass
- B) Different atomic number
- C) Same atomic number, different masses
- D) Same number of neutrons[1]
23. Electrons are located:
- A) In the nucleus
- B) Orbiting the nucleus
- C) With protons
- D) Outside the atom[1]
24. The particle with positive charge in the nucleus:
- A) Electron
- B) Proton
- C) Neutron
- D) Ion[1]
25. Electronic configuration describes:
- A) Shape of atom
- B) Arrangement of electrons
 - C) Number of protons
- D) Mass of atom[1]

26. Which is a homogeneous mixture?

- A) Air
- B) Brass
- C) Sand and water
- D) Milk[1]
27. The main constituent of water is:
- A) H2
- B) H2O
- C) O2
- D) HCl[1]
28. An alloy is a type of:
- A) Element
- B) Mixture
- C) Compound
- D) Solution[1]
29. The process of forming a solution is called:
- A) Filtration
- B) Dissolution
- C) Crystallization
- D) Precipitation[1]
30. Which is NOT a property of solid state?
- A) Definite volume
- B) Easy compressibility
- C) Definite shape
- D) High density[1]

31. Which is a property of metals?

- A) Poor conductor of electricity
- B) Shiny surface
- C) Brittle
- D) Non-malleable[1]
32. Which element is a nonmetal?
- A) Iron
- B) Copper
- C) Carbon
- D) Silver[1]
33. An example of a metalloid is:
- A) Aluminium
- B) Silicon
- C) Iron
- D) Gold[1]
34. Which metal is used in making alloys?
- A) Gold
- B) Copper
- C) Silver
- D) Zinc[1]
35. Non-metals generally:
- A) Are ductile
- B) Form acidic oxides
- C) Have shiny surfaces
- D) Are good conductors[1]

36. Main cause of air pollution is:

- A) Burning fossil fuels
- B) Planting trees
- C) Rain
- D) Sunlight[1]
37. Which is NOT a type of pollution?
- A) Water pollution
- B) Air pollution
- C) Soil pollution
- D) Wind pollution[1]
38. Excess use of fertilizers causes:
- A) Air pollution
- B) Land pollution
- C) Noise pollution
- D) Water pollution[1]
39. Which is a harmful effect of pollution?
- A) Increased biodiversity
- B) Soil infertility
- C) Growth of plants
- D) Clean water supply[1]
40. Which of the following is a preventive measure for pollution?
- A) Overusing pesticides
- B) Recycling waste
- C) Cutting trees
- D) Open defecation[1]

41. Disaster means:

- A) Celebration
- B) Sudden destructive event
- C) Calm phenomenon
- D) Annual festival[1]
42. Which is NOT a natural disaster?
- A) Earthquake
- B) Flood
- C) Fire
- D) Noise pollution[1]
43. Main step in earthquake safety:
- A) Hide under heavy furniture
- B) Run into open field
- C) Go for a swim
- D) Touch electric wires[1]
44. After a flood, which action is safest?
- A) Drink only bottled water
- B) Eat spoiled food
- C) Ignore medical care
- D) Avoid cleanliness[1]
45. Disaster management involves:
- A) Only rescue
- B) Prevention, rescue and rehabilitation
- C) Only prevention
- D) Ignoring safety[1]

46. Smallest unit of life is:

- A) Atom
- B) Cell
- C) Molecule
- D) Organ[1]
47. Which organelle is the powerhouse of the cell?
- A) Nucleus
- B) Mitochondria
- C) Ribosome
- D) Golgi apparatus[1]
48. Plant cells have a:
- A) Cell wall
- B) Mitochondria only
- C) No nucleus
- D) No cell membrane[1]
49. Function of the nucleus:
- A) Digestion
- B) Controls cell activities
- C) Photosynthesis
- D) Respiration[1]
50. Which organelle helps in protein synthesis?
- A) Mitochondria
- B) Ribosome
 - C) Nucleus
- D) Cell
51. Which system supplies oxygen to the body?
- A) Digestive
- B) Respiratory
- C) Nervous
- D) Circulatory[1]
52. The heart is part of the:
- A) Muscular system
- B) Circulatory system
- C) Digestive system
- D) Endocrine system[1]
53. Which organ is involved in digestion?
- A) Kidney
- B) Pancreas
- C) Lungs
- D) Heart[1]
54. The brain is protected by the:
- A) Skull
- B) Ribs
- C) Spine
- D) Skin[1]
55. Which system removes waste from blood?
- A) Circulatory
- B) Excretory
- C) Nervous
- D) Muscular[1]

56. Blue litmus turns red in:

- A) Base
- B) Acid
- C) Neutral solution
- D) Water[1]
57. Main constituent of base:
- A) H+ ion
- B) OH- ion
- C) Na+ ion
- D) Cl- ion[1]
58. Which acid is used for cleaning tiles?
- A) Citric acid
- B) Hydrochloric acid
- C) Acetic acid
- D) Tartaric acid[1]
59. DNA is an example of:
- A) Mineral acid
- B) Organic acid
- C) Base
- D) Neutral substance[1]
60. Which solution gives hydroxide ions in water?
- A) NaOH
- B) HCl
- C) CH3COOH
- D) NH4Cl[1]

61. Which change occurs when baking soda is added to lemon juice?
- A) Physical
- B) Chemical
- C) Temporary
- D) No change[1]
62. Formation of covalent bond involves:
- A) Sharing electrons
- B) Losing electrons
- C) Gaining electrons
- D) No involvement[1]
63. Which process demonstrates a chemical change?
- A) Melting ice
- B) Combustion
- C) Breaking glass
- D) Mixing oil and water[1]
64. Ionic bond is formed by:
- A) Sharing of electrons
- B) Transfer of electrons
- C) Loss of neutrons
- D) Absorption of protons[1]
65. Which reaction is reversible?
- A) Photosynthesis
- B) Respiration
- C) Melting of ice
- D) Combustion[1]

66. The SI unit of heat is:

- A) Calorie
- B) Joule
- C) Watt
- D) Kelvin[1]
67. Which effect does heat NOT cause?
 - A) Expansion
- B) Change of state
- C) Pressure increase
- D) Decrease in temperature[1]
68. Which instrument measures temperature?
- A) Thermometer
- B) Barometer
- C) Voltmeter
- D) Spring balance[1]
69. Largest source of heat on earth:
- A) Volcano
- B) Sun
- C) Fire
- D) Air[1]
70. Relative sensation is related to:
- A) Seeing
- B) Touching hot/cold objects
- C) Hearing sounds
- D) Measuring distance[1]

71. Sound travels fastest in:

- A) Air
- B) Water
- C) Vacuum
- D) Solid[1]
72. SI unit of frequency is:
- A) Hertz
- B) Joule
- C) Meter
- D) Watt[1]
73. Which instrument measures sound intensity?
- A) Sound level meter
- B) Thermometer
- C) Barometer
- D) Voltmeter[1]
74. Who can hear ultrasonic sound?
- A) Human
- B) Bat
- C) Whale
- D) Cat[1]
75. Echo is produced by:
- A) Absorption
- B) Reflection of sound
 - C) Refraction
- D) Diffraction[1]

76. Laws of reflection apply to:

- A) Only curved mirrors
- B) Only plane mirrors
- C) All mirrors
- D) Only sunlight[1]
77. The angle of incidence is equal to:
- A) Angle of refraction
- B) Angle of reflection
- C) Angle of dispersion
- D) Angle of absorption[1]
78. Which device uses reflection?
- A) Telescope
- B) Battery
- C) Spring balance
- D) Magnet[1]
79. Which is used to show laws of reflection?
- A) Plane mirror
- B) Bar magnet
- C) Test tube
- D) Stopwatch[1]
80. Image formed by plane mirror is:
- A) Real and inverted
- B) Virtual and erect
- C) Real and erect
- D) Virtual and inverted[1]

81. The main constituent of glass is:

- A) Iron oxide
- B) Silicon dioxide
- C) Calcium carbonate
- D) Potassium chloride[1]
82. Synthetic fiber is obtained from:
- A) Silk worm
- B) Petrochemicals
- C) Cotton plant
- D) Sheep[1]
83. Plastic is a:
- A) Natural polymer
- B) Synthetic polymer
 - C) Natural fiber
- D) Protein[1]
84. Which material does not rust?
- A) Iron
- B) Steel
- C) Plastic
- D) Copper[1]
85. Man made materials are used in:
- A) House construction
- B) Farming
- C) Sunlight absorption
- D) Gas production[1]

86. In an ecosystem, plants are:

- A) Producers
- B) Consumers
- C) Decomposers
- D) Predators[1]
87. Which is NOT a biotic component?
- A) Soil
- B) Animal
- C) Plant
- D) Fungi[1]
88. The main function of decomposers is:
- A) Provide oxygen
- B) Break down dead matter
- C) Make food
- D) Consume plants[1]
89. Herbivores feed on:
- A) Dead animals
- B) Green plants
- C) Bacteria
- D) Fungi[1]
90. Energy flow in an ecosystem starts from:
- A) Sun
- B) Plants
- C) Animals
- D) Soil[1]

91. The source of energy in stars is:

 - A) Nuclear fission
- B) Nuclear fusion
- C) Combustion
- D) Electricity[1]
92. The ultimate fate of a massive star can be:
- A) White dwarf
- B) Black hole
- C) Red giant
- D) Planet[1]
93. Which unit measures large distances in space?
- A) Kilometer
- B) Light year
- C) Meter
- D) Second[1]
94. Milky Way is a type of:
- A) Star
- B) Planet
- C) Galaxy
- D) Comet[1]
95. Sun's life will end as a:
- A) Black hole
- B) White dwarf
- C) Neutron star
- D) Red giant[1]