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Understand the science behind daily life through questions covering health, energy, environment, inventions and natural phenomena.

Human BodyEnergyEnvironmentScientific Inventions
Important for general science portions of CSS, PMS, FPSC and provincial tests.
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Which phenomenon is responsible for the formation of a shadow?

  • A Refraction
  • B Rectilinear propagation of light
  • C Absorption
  • D Dispersion
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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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What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum?

  • A 300 km per second
  • B 3000 km per second
  • C 300000 km per second
  • D 3000000 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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Which human body system is primarily responsible for fighting infections and diseases?

  • A Digestive system
  • B Immune system
  • C Skeletal system
  • D Excretory 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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Which everyday observation shows that hot air rises and cool air sinks creating circulation?

  • A Boiling water forming convection currents
  • B Ice melting in sunlight
  • C Metal expanding when heated
  • D Sound echoing in a hall
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Correct Answer: Option A — Boiling water forming convection currents
Explanation: Boiling water shows convection currents as hot less-dense water rises to the surface while cooler denser water sinks demonstrating natural thermal circulation.
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Which vitamin is produced when ultraviolet light acts on cholesterol in the skin?

  • A Vitamin A
  • B Vitamin E
  • C Vitamin K
  • D Vitamin D
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Correct Answer: Option D — Vitamin D
Explanation: Vitamin D is synthesised in the skin when UV-B radiation converts a form of cholesterol into Vitamin D3 which is then processed by the liver and kidneys.
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Which everyday process is used when a doctor listens to heartbeats through a stethoscope?

  • A Refraction of sound
  • B Conduction of sound
  • C Amplification of light
  • D Reflection of light
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Correct Answer: Option B — Conduction of sound
Explanation: A stethoscope conducts sound from the chest through the tube to the earpieces amplifying the otherwise faint sounds of heartbeats and breathing.
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Which common substance has the chemical formula H2O2?

  • A Water
  • B Acetic acid
  • C Hydrogen peroxide
  • D Ammonia
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hydrogen peroxide
Explanation: Hydrogen peroxide H2O2 is a common antiseptic used to clean wounds and is also used as a bleaching agent and differs from water by having an extra oxygen atom.
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Which storage practice helps slow down the ripening and spoilage process of most fruits and vegetables?

  • A Storing at room temperature
  • B Refrigeration
  • C Storing in direct sunlight
  • D Storing in plastic without ventilation
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Correct Answer: Option B — Refrigeration
Explanation: Refrigeration slows down the ripening and spoilage process of most fruits and vegetables by reducing the rate of enzymatic and microbial activity that causes decay.
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Which common food safety practice prevents cross contamination between raw meat and other foods?

  • A Using the same cutting board for everything
  • B Using separate cutting boards for raw meat
  • C Washing hands only after cooking
  • D Storing meat at room temperature
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Correct Answer: Option B — Using separate cutting boards for raw meat
Explanation: Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and other foods prevents cross contamination by avoiding the transfer of harmful bacteria from raw meat to ready to eat items.
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Which everyday hygiene practice is most effective in preventing the spread of common cold and flu viruses?

  • A Washing hands frequently
  • B Eating spicy food
  • C Drinking cold water
  • D Wearing sunglasses
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Correct Answer: Option A — Washing hands frequently
Explanation: Washing hands frequently with soap and water removes viruses and bacteria from the skin significantly reducing the risk of spreading common cold and flu infections to others.
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Which type of microorganism is responsible for causing common food spoilage through mold growth?

  • A Bacteria
  • B Fungi
  • C Virus
  • D Protozoa
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Correct Answer: Option B — Fungi
Explanation: Fungi including various molds are responsible for common food spoilage by breaking down organic material and producing visible fuzzy growth on items like bread and fruit.
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Which gas produced during fermentation causes dough to rise when making bread?

  • A Oxygen
  • B Carbon dioxide
  • C Nitrogen
  • D Hydrogen
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Correct Answer: Option B — Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide gas produced by yeast during fermentation causes bread dough to rise creating the light airy texture characteristic of well baked bread products.
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Which natural satellite is the only one orbiting Earth and significantly influences ocean tides?

  • A Mars
  • B The Moon
  • C Phobos
  • D Titan
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Correct Answer: Option B — The Moon
Explanation: The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and its gravitational pull significantly influences ocean tides creating the regular rise and fall of sea levels observed worldwide.
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Which planet is the closest to the sun in our solar system?

  • A Venus
  • B Mercury
  • C Earth
  • D Mars
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mercury
Explanation: Mercury is the closest planet to the sun in our solar system and experiences extreme temperature variations due to its proximity and lack of a substantial atmosphere.
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Which planet in the solar system is known as the Red Planet due to its iron oxide rich surface?

  • A Venus
  • B Mars
  • C Jupiter
  • D Mercury
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mars
Explanation: Mars is known as the Red Planet because its surface is rich in iron oxide or rust giving it a distinctive reddish appearance visible even from Earth.
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Which device converts electrical energy into light energy using a glowing filament?

  • A Solar panel
  • B Incandescent bulb
  • C Battery
  • D Generator
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Correct Answer: Option B — Incandescent bulb
Explanation: An incandescent bulb converts electrical energy into light energy by heating a thin filament until it glows though much of the energy is lost as heat rather than light.
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Which everyday application demonstrates the use of static electricity?

  • A A balloon sticking to a wall after rubbing
  • B Water flowing downhill
  • C A ball rolling on a flat surface
  • D Ice 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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Which everyday material is a good thermal insulator commonly used in winter clothing to retain body heat?

  • A Metal
  • B Wool
  • C Glass
  • D Copper
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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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Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from body tissues?

  • A Arteries
  • B Veins
  • C Capillaries
  • D Arterioles
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Correct Answer: Option B — Veins
Explanation: Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from body tissues and contain valves to prevent backward flow especially important in the limbs against gravity.
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Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

  • A Veins
  • B Arteries
  • C Capillaries
  • D Venules
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Correct Answer: Option B — Arteries
Explanation: Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various tissues and organs throughout the body with the aorta being the largest and most significant artery.
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