JS1 Basic Science Practice Examination (60 Multiple Choice Questions)

1. Science is best described as a study involving:

A. Supernatural occurrences

B. Pursuit and application of knowledge

C. Beliefs and opinions

D. Artistic expression

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

A. Respiration

B. Movement

C. Definitive shape

D. Reproduction

3. The ability of living things to respond to changes in their environment is called:

A. Locomotion

B. Adaptation

C. Irritability

D. Excretion

4. Which of these is classified as a non-living thing?

A. Earthworm

B. Water

C. Grass

D. Bacteria

5. All living things get rid of waste products through the process of:

A. Nutrition

B. Growth

C. Excretion

D. Sensitivity

6. Matter that has life in it is called:

A. Inert matter

B. Organic matter

C. Living thing
D. Non-living thing

7. The change of state from a solid to a liquid upon heating is called:

A. Evaporation

B. Freezing

C. Melting

D. Condensation

8. Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?

A. Solid

B. Liquid

C. Gas

D. Plasma

9. Which is NOT a major function of food in living things?

A. Provide energy

B. Provide beauty

C. Build and repair tissues

D. Promote growth

10. The tiny particles that make up all matter are called:

A. Molecules and compounds

B. Atoms and molecules

C. Living and non-living

D. Protons and neutrons

11. The process by which green plants manufacture their own food is called:

A. Respiration

B. Photosynthesis

C. Excretion

D. Digestion

12. Which of the following is an example of an involuntary movement in humans?

A. Walking

B. Talking

C. Breathing

D. Writing
 13. Which of these is a non-metal?

A. Iron

B. Copper

C. Zinc

D. Plastic

14. The movement exhibited by a plant bending towards sunlight is a response to the stimulus
called:

A. Gravitropism

B. Thigmotropism

C. Phototropism

D. Chemotropism

15. The basic unit of structure and function in a living organism is the:

A. Tissue

B. Organ

C. System

D. Cell

16. The period of transition from childhood to adulthood is known as:

A. Infancy

B. Senescence

C. Puberty

D. Adolescence

17. The first occurrence of menstruation in females is specifically termed:

A. Ovulation

B. Puberty

C. Menarche

D. Menopause

18. Which of the following is a sign of puberty in both boys and girls?

A. Deepening of the voice

B. Development of breasts

C. Growth of pubic hair

D. Beginning of menstruation
 19. The practice of keeping the body, clothing, and environment clean is called:

A. Sanitation

B. Wellness

C. Hygiene

D. Nutrition

20. A diet that contains all the six classes of food in the correct proportion is a:

A. Complete food

B. Balanced diet

C. Appetizer

D. Essential food

21. Which class of food is primarily responsible for body building and repair of worn-out tissues?

A. Carbohydrates

B. Fats and oils

C. Vitamins

D. Proteins

22. Carbohydrates are mainly important for providing the body with:

A. Water

B. Energy

C. Vitamins

D. Minerals

23. The lack of which nutrient can lead to the condition known as Kwashiorkor?

A. Iron

B. Vitamin C

C. Protein

D. Calcium

24. The main purpose of sanitation is to:

A. Improve skin colour

B. Promote growth

C. Maintain neatness and prevent disease

D. Increase energy levels

25. Poor personal hygiene can primarily lead to:

B. Sickness and bad odour

C. Strong bones

D. Clear eyesight

26. Which of these is a good practice of environmental sanitation?

A. Littering the environment

B. Proper disposal of refuse

C. Blocking drainages

D. Open defecation

27. Fibre in our diet is essential because it aids:

A. Bone formation

B. Blood clotting

C. Digestion and bowel movement

D. Energy storage

28. Which of these is NOT a function of water in the body?

A. Regulate body temperature

B. Aid digestion

C. Provide a lot of energy

D. Transport dissolved substances

29. The science of preserving and improving health is often referred to as:

A. Engineering

B. Chemistry

C. Hygiene

D. Botany

30. The two main levels of hygiene are Personal Hygiene and:

A. Mental Hygiene

B. Dental Hygiene

C. Environmental Hygiene

D. Social Hygiene

31. Any substance which, when taken into the body, changes the body's function, is called a:

A. Food
B. Supplement

C. Poison

D. Drug

32. The habitual taking of a drug for reasons other than medical necessity is called:

A. Drug prescription

B. Drug abuse

C. Drug testing

D. Drug application

33. Which of the following is NOT a likely side effect of drug abuse?

A. Mental illness

B. Violence

C. Financial problems

D. Sound health

34. Excessive intake of alcohol is a form of drug abuse and primarily affects the:

A. Heart

B. Lungs

C. Liver

D. Skin

35. The system of organs that work together for the purpose of reproduction is called the:

A. Digestive system

B. Excretory system

C. Nervous system

D. Reproductive system

36. Which of these is an organ of the male reproductive system?

A. Ovary

B. Uterus

C. Testis

D. Vagina

37. The primary female reproductive cell is the:

A. Sperm

B. Zygote
C. Embryo

D. Ovum (Egg)

38. The organ in the female body where a baby develops during pregnancy is the:

A. Ovary

B. Vagina

C. Fallopian tube

D. Uterus (Womb) 39. The male gamete (sex cell) is called the:

A. Ovum

B. Sperm

C. Zygote

D. Embryo

39. The process where the male and female reproductive cells fuse together is called:

A. Menstruation

B. Ovulation

C. Fertilization

D. Copulation

40. In males, the sac that contains the testes is called the:

A. Epididymis

B. Penis

C. Urethra

D. Scrotum

41. Fertilization in humans most commonly takes place in the:

A. Uterus

B. Vagina

C. Fallopian Tube (Oviduct)

D. Ovary

42. The function of the penis in the male is to:

A. Produce sperm cells

B. Store urine

C. Transfer sperm to the female

D. Produce testosterone
 43. The female hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics is:

A. Testosterone

B. Insulin

C. Estrogen

D. Adrenaline

44. The period of the monthly flow of blood from the female reproductive organ is known as:

A. Ovulation

B. Fertilization

C. Menstruation

D. Puberty

46. Matter is defined as anything that has:

A. Life and grows

B. Colour and sound

C. Weight (mass) and occupies space

D. Movement and responds to stimulus

47. Which of the following is NOT one of the three common states of matter?

A. Solid

B. Liquid

C. Gas

D. Heavy

48. The most abundant gas in the air we breathe is:

A. Oxygen

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Nitrogen

D. Hydrogen

49. Which component of air is essential for respiration in living things?

A. Nitrogen

B. Argon

C. Oxygen

D. Water vapor

50. The process by which liquid water changes to water vapour (gas) is called:
A. Condensation

B. Melting

C. Sublimation

D. Evaporation

51. The study of living organisms is called:

A. Chemistry

B. Physics

C. Biology

D. Geology

52. Which of these is a renewable energy source?

A. Coal

B. Natural gas

C. Petroleum

D. The Sun (Solar)

53. The process of taking in air by living things is known as:

A. Nutrition

B. Excretion

C. Respiration

D. Reproduction

54. The force of attraction between any two masses is called:

A. Magnetic force

B. Friction

C. Gravitational force

D. Electrostatic force

55. An example of a useful product derived from plants is:

A. Petrol

B. Kerosene

C. Timber

D. Iron

56. The growth in animals is generally:

A. Indefinite
B. Definite

C. Constant

D. Slow

57. Which of the following is NOT a class of food?

A. Vitamins

B. Minerals

C. Chlorophyll

D. Fats and Oils

58. A disease that is caused by an infectious agent like a bacterium is a:

A. Deficiency disease

B. Communicable disease

C. Hereditary disease

D. Chronic disease

59. The part of the male reproductive system that produces sperm is the:

A. Urethra

B. Prostate gland

C. Testis

D. Scrotum

60. Which of these statements is TRUE about plants?

A. They have active movement.

B. They depend on animals for food.

C. They do not respond to stimuli.

D. They take in carbon dioxide.