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NTS MCQs

National Testing Service — Complete MCQ Bank

262 Questions
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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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1

Which natural phenomenon occurs when the Earth's crust suddenly releases energy causing ground shaking?

  • AEarthquake
  • BVolcanic eruption
  • CTsunami
  • DCyclone
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Correct Answer: Option A — Earthquake
Explanation: An earthquake occurs when energy stored in the Earth's crust is suddenly released along fault lines causing seismic waves that make the ground shake and can cause widespread damage.
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2

Which phenomenon explains why the handles of pots and pans are made from plastic or wood rather than metal?

  • AMetal is too heavy
  • BPlastic handles are magnetic
  • CPlastic and wood are poor heat conductors preventing burns
  • DWood handles look better
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Correct Answer: Option C — Plastic and wood are poor heat conductors preventing burns
Explanation: Plastic and wood are poor conductors of heat meaning little heat transfers from the hot pot or pan to the handle preventing burns when cooking at high temperatures.
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3

Which scientific instrument is used to measure very small distances such as the diameter of a wire or thickness of a sheet?

  • ARuler
  • BBarometer
  • CAmmeter
  • DVernier calliper
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Correct Answer: Option D — Vernier calliper
Explanation: A Vernier calliper is a precision measuring instrument used to measure small distances such as the diameter of a wire or the thickness of a sheet with high accuracy.
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4

Which common safety device in electrical circuits breaks the circuit when current exceeds a safe limit to prevent fires?

  • ASwitch
  • BFuse
  • CResistor
  • DCapacitor
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Correct Answer: Option B — Fuse
Explanation: A fuse is a safety device containing a thin wire that melts and breaks the circuit if current exceeds a safe limit protecting appliances and wiring from fire risk.
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5

Which layer at the back of the eye contains photoreceptor cells called rods and cones that detect light?

  • AIris
  • BRetina
  • CCornea
  • DLens
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Correct Answer: Option B — Retina
Explanation: The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye containing rod cells for detecting light intensity and cone cells for detecting colour in bright conditions.
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6

Which part of the human eye is responsible for forming a sharp image by focusing light onto the retina?

  • ACornea only
  • BIris
  • CRetina
  • DLens
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Correct Answer: Option D — Lens
Explanation: The lens of the eye focuses light onto the retina by changing its shape in a process called accommodation allowing the eye to focus on objects at varying distances.
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7

Which term describes the process of a solid changing directly to a gas without passing through the liquid state?

  • ASublimation
  • BEvaporation
  • CCondensation
  • DMelting
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Correct Answer: Option A — Sublimation
Explanation: Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly to a gas without passing through the liquid state as seen with dry ice carbon dioxide transforming to vapour.
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8

Which common property of water describes water molecules being attracted to each other through hydrogen bonds?

  • AAdhesion
  • BSurface tension
  • CViscosity
  • DCohesion
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Correct Answer: Option D — Cohesion
Explanation: Cohesion describes the attraction of water molecules to each other through hydrogen bonds and is one reason water forms droplets and has relatively high surface tension.
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Which common property of water is described as the tendency of water molecules to stick to other surfaces?

  • ACohesion
  • BSurface tension
  • CAdhesion
  • DViscosity
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Correct Answer: Option C — Adhesion
Explanation: Adhesion is the property that describes water molecules sticking to other surfaces such as glass or plant cell walls and is responsible for capillary action in plants.
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10

Which everyday device measures body temperature by detecting the infrared radiation emitted from the ear canal or forehead?

  • ATraditional glass thermometer
  • BInfrared thermometer
  • CAlcohol thermometer
  • DBimetallic thermometer
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Correct Answer: Option B — Infrared thermometer
Explanation: Infrared thermometers detect infrared radiation emitted from the ear canal or forehead and convert it into a temperature reading without making direct contact with the skin.
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