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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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41

Which everyday phenomenon demonstrates that objects at higher temperature emit more thermal radiation?

  • AIce floating in water
  • BA rainbow forming after rain
  • CSound echoing in a room
  • DA red hot iron glowing
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Correct Answer: Option D — A red hot iron glowing
Explanation: A red hot iron glowing demonstrates that objects emit electromagnetic radiation including visible light when heated to sufficient temperatures and emit more radiation at higher temperatures.
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42

Which everyday phenomenon explains how a guitar produces different musical notes when different strings are plucked?

  • AAll strings vibrate at the same frequency
  • BLonger strings produce higher pitch
  • CStrings of different mass and tension vibrate at different frequencies
  • DThicker strings always produce higher notes
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Correct Answer: Option C — Strings of different mass and tension vibrate at different frequencies
Explanation: Guitar strings of different thickness and tension vibrate at different natural frequencies when plucked producing different musical pitches from deep bass to high treble notes.
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43

Which part of the human body regulates temperature through sweating and blood vessel dilation?

  • ALiver
  • BLungs
  • CSkin
  • DKidney
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Correct Answer: Option C — Skin
Explanation: The skin regulates body temperature through sweating to cool down and constricting or dilating blood vessels to retain or release heat maintaining thermal homeostasis.
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44

Which household disinfectant chemical is commonly used to purify drinking water in small quantities?

  • AChlorine
  • BSulfuric acid
  • CHydrochloric acid
  • DAmmonia
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Correct Answer: Option A — Chlorine
Explanation: Chlorine is commonly added in small safe quantities to drinking water supplies to kill bacteria viruses and other pathogens making the water safe for human consumption.
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45

Which phenomenon is responsible for the formation of a shadow?

  • ARefraction
  • BRectilinear propagation of light
  • CAbsorption
  • DDispersion
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Correct Answer: Option B — Rectilinear propagation of light
Explanation: Shadows form because light travels in straight lines and when an opaque object blocks the light path a region of darkness called a shadow forms behind the object.
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46

What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum?

  • A300 km per second
  • B3000 km per second
  • C300000 km per second
  • D3000000 km per second
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Correct Answer: Option C — 300000 km per second
Explanation: Light travels at approximately 300000 kilometres per second in a vacuum making it the fastest known phenomenon in the universe and a fundamental constant in physics.
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47

Which everyday device changes alternating current from power lines to the lower voltages suitable for homes?

  • ATransformer
  • BGenerator
  • CBattery
  • DInverter
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Correct Answer: Option A — Transformer
Explanation: Transformers step down the high voltage alternating current from power transmission lines to the lower voltages suitable for safe use in residential and commercial buildings.
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48

Which unit measures the loudness or intensity of sound?

  • AHertz
  • BDecibel
  • CJoule
  • DNewton
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Correct Answer: Option B — Decibel
Explanation: Decibel is the unit used to measure sound intensity or loudness with normal conversation at about 60 dB and sounds above 85 dB potentially damaging hearing over time.
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49

Which unit measures the frequency of sound waves typically expressed as cycles per second?

  • ADecibel
  • BJoule
  • CHertz
  • DPascal
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hertz
Explanation: Hertz is the unit that measures the frequency of sound waves representing the number of cycles per second with human hearing ranging from about 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.
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50

Which human body system is primarily responsible for fighting infections and diseases?

  • ADigestive system
  • BImmune system
  • CSkeletal system
  • DExcretory system
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Correct Answer: Option B — Immune system
Explanation: The immune system is the body's primary defense against infections and diseases using white blood cells antibodies and lymph nodes to detect and destroy pathogens.
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