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NTS MCQs

National Testing Service — Complete MCQ Bank

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NTS tests evaluate aptitude, analytical reasoning, quantitative ability, English and subject knowledge for admissions, scholarships and recruitment.

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111

Which everyday application demonstrates the use of static electricity?

  • AA balloon sticking to a wall after rubbing
  • BWater flowing downhill
  • CA ball rolling on a flat surface
  • DIce melting in sunlight
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Correct Answer: Option A — A balloon sticking to a wall after rubbing
Explanation: Rubbing a balloon against hair or fabric transfers electrons creating a static charge that allows the balloon to stick to a wall by attracting opposite charges on its surface.
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112

Which everyday observation illustrates the concept of friction reducing motion efficiency?

  • AA ball bouncing higher each time
  • BRubbing hands together to generate heat
  • CWater boiling faster at high altitude
  • DLight bending through a prism
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Correct Answer: Option B — Rubbing hands together to generate heat
Explanation: Rubbing hands together to generate heat illustrates friction as the resistance between surfaces in contact converts kinetic energy into thermal energy producing warmth.
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113

Which simple machine uses a grooved wheel and rope to lift heavy objects with reduced effort?

  • ALever
  • BScrew
  • CPulley
  • DWedge
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Correct Answer: Option C — Pulley
Explanation: A pulley uses a grooved wheel and rope to change the direction of applied force making it easier to lift heavy objects such as in wells cranes and flagpoles.
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114

Which simple machine is used in a bottle opener to pry open a cap?

  • APulley
  • BLever
  • CScrew
  • DWedge
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Correct Answer: Option B — Lever
Explanation: A bottle opener functions as a lever using a fixed pivot point to amplify the force applied allowing easy removal of a bottle cap with minimal effort.
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115

Which common kitchen tool functions based on the principle of a wedge to separate materials?

  • ASpoon
  • BKnife
  • CFork
  • DWhisk
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Correct Answer: Option B — Knife
Explanation: A knife functions based on the principle of a wedge using its thin angled edge to concentrate force and separate materials like food with relatively little applied effort.
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116

Which type of energy transformation occurs when a battery powers an electric device?

  • AChemical to electrical
  • BMechanical to electrical
  • CLight to electrical
  • DThermal to electrical
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Correct Answer: Option A — Chemical to electrical
Explanation: Batteries store chemical energy that is converted into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions occurring between the electrodes and electrolyte inside the battery.
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117

Which type of energy transformation occurs in a solar panel converting sunlight into usable electricity?

  • AMechanical to electrical
  • BChemical to electrical
  • CLight to electrical
  • DThermal to electrical
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Correct Answer: Option C — Light to electrical
Explanation: Solar panels use photovoltaic cells to convert light energy directly into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect generating usable electricity from sunlight.
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118

Which everyday material is a poor conductor of heat and is commonly used as cookware handles?

  • AAluminum
  • BCopper
  • CPlastic or wood
  • DSteel
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Correct Answer: Option C — Plastic or wood
Explanation: Plastic or wood materials used as cookware handles are poor conductors of heat preventing burns by minimizing heat transfer from hot cooking surfaces to the user's hand.
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119

Which everyday material is a good thermal insulator commonly used in winter clothing to retain body heat?

  • AMetal
  • BWool
  • CGlass
  • DCopper
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Correct Answer: Option B — Wool
Explanation: Wool is a good thermal insulator commonly used in winter clothing because its fibers trap air pockets that slow heat loss helping retain body warmth in cold conditions.
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120

Which B vitamin deficiency commonly causes the disease beriberi affecting the nervous and cardiovascular systems?

  • AVitamin B1 Thiamine
  • BVitamin B6
  • CVitamin B12
  • DVitamin B2
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Correct Answer: Option A — Vitamin B1 Thiamine
Explanation: Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B1 or thiamine affecting the nervous and cardiovascular systems and was historically common among populations consuming polished rice.
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