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

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Easy nts

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

  • A Cerebrum
  • B Medulla
  • C Hypothalamus
  • D Cerebellum
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Correct Answer: Option D — Cerebellum
Explanation: The cerebellum, located at the back of the brain, coordinates voluntary movements, posture, and balance. Damage to this region can result in difficulty walking, poor coordination, and tremors, a condition known as ataxia.
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Easy fpsc

Which gas is commonly used in balloons to make them float?

  • A Helium
  • B Nitrogen
  • C Oxygen
  • D Hydrogen
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Correct Answer: Option A — Helium
Explanation: Helium is used in balloons because it is lighter than air and non-flammable, unlike hydrogen which poses fire risks. Helium is an inert noble gas widely used in party balloons, airships, and scientific research applications.
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Easy ppsc

What is the study of heredity called?

  • A Ecology
  • B Genetics
  • C Physiology
  • D Anatomy
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Correct Answer: Option B — Genetics
Explanation: Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with how traits are passed from parents to offspring through genes. Gregor Mendel is regarded as the father of genetics for his pioneering work on pea plant inheritance patterns.
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Easy pms

What is the unit used to measure atmospheric pressure?

  • A Watt
  • B Pascal
  • C Newton
  • D Joule
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pascal
Explanation: Atmospheric pressure is measured in Pascals (Pa), named after French scientist Blaise Pascal. Meteorologists often use hectopascals or millibars, with standard atmospheric pressure at sea level being approximately 1013.25 hectopascals.
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Easy nts

Which organ in the human body is primarily responsible for filtering blood?

  • A Lungs
  • B Kidneys
  • C Heart
  • D Liver
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kidneys
Explanation: The kidneys filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood, forming urine for excretion. Each kidney contains about a million nephrons, tiny filtering units essential for maintaining the body's fluid and electrolyte balance.
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Easy css

Which part of the human body produces insulin?

  • A Kidney
  • B Spleen
  • C Liver
  • D Pancreas
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Correct Answer: Option D — Pancreas
Explanation: The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose. Insufficient insulin production leads to diabetes mellitus, a common chronic disease affecting glucose metabolism worldwide.
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Easy fpsc

What is the normal body temperature of a healthy human in Fahrenheit?

  • A 100.4°F
  • B 98.6°F
  • C 97.0°F
  • D 96.4°F
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Correct Answer: Option B — 98.6°F
Explanation: The average normal human body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). It can vary slightly by individual, time of day, and activity level. A temperature above 100.4°F is generally considered a fever requiring medical attention.
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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Which gas causes the fizzing and bubbling when a carbonated drink bottle is opened?

  • A Oxygen
  • B Nitrogen
  • C Methane
  • D Carbon dioxide
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Correct Answer: Option D — Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide dissolved under pressure in carbonated drinks rapidly escapes as gas forming bubbles when the bottle is opened and pressure drops allowing the gas to come out of solution.
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Easy ppsc nts

Which planet is known as the Blue Planet due to its large amount of surface water?

  • A Mars
  • B Earth
  • C Venus
  • D Saturn
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Correct Answer: Option B — Earth
Explanation: Earth is called the Blue Planet because approximately 71 percent of its surface is covered by water giving it a distinctive blue appearance when viewed from space.
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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is used in airport security scanners to see through luggage?

  • A X-rays
  • B Ultraviolet
  • C Infrared
  • D Gamma rays
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Correct Answer: Option A — X-rays
Explanation: X-rays are used in airport security scanners because they penetrate low density materials like clothing but are absorbed by denser materials like metals revealing hidden objects.
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Easy ppsc nts

Which process in bread making causes dough to rise releasing CO2?

  • A Oxidation of flour
  • B Protein denaturation
  • C Fermentation by yeast
  • D Sublimation of water
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Correct Answer: Option C — Fermentation by yeast
Explanation: Yeast in bread dough ferments sugars and releases carbon dioxide gas which gets trapped in the dough forming bubbles causing it to rise and giving bread its light airy texture.
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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

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

  • A Earthquake
  • B Volcanic eruption
  • C Tsunami
  • D Cyclone
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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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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

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

  • A Metal is too heavy
  • B Plastic handles are magnetic
  • C Plastic and wood are poor heat conductors preventing burns
  • D Wood 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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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

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

  • A Switch
  • B Fuse
  • C Resistor
  • D Capacitor
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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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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Which common process happens when iron is exposed to oxygen and moisture over time forming a reddish-brown coating?

  • A Sublimation
  • B Reduction
  • C Neutralisation
  • D Oxidation forming iron oxide rust
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Correct Answer: Option D — Oxidation forming iron oxide rust
Explanation: Rusting is an oxidation process where iron reacts with oxygen and water to form iron oxide a reddish-brown substance that weakens and corrodes iron structures over time.
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Easy ppsc nts

Which type of teeth are flat and chisel-shaped primarily used for cutting and biting food?

  • A Canines
  • B Molars
  • C Premolars
  • D Incisors
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Correct Answer: Option D — Incisors
Explanation: Incisors are the eight flat chisel-shaped front teeth four in each jaw used primarily for cutting and biting into food during eating.
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Easy ppsc nts

Which organ in the human body stores and concentrates urine before it is excreted?

  • A Kidney
  • B Urethra
  • C Ureter
  • D Bladder
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Correct Answer: Option D — Bladder
Explanation: The urinary bladder stores urine produced by the kidneys until it is expelled from the body through the urethra during urination.
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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Which common everyday substance is used to test for the presence of starch in food by turning blue-black?

  • A Iodine solution
  • B Litmus paper
  • C Benedict's solution
  • D Biuret reagent
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Correct Answer: Option A — Iodine solution
Explanation: Iodine solution turns blue-black in the presence of starch making it a simple and reliable test for detecting starch in food items during food science investigations.
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Easy ppsc nts

Which cold-blooded vertebrate group lives entirely in water breathing through gills throughout its life?

  • A Fish
  • B Amphibians
  • C Reptiles
  • D Mammals
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Correct Answer: Option A — Fish
Explanation: Fish are cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills throughout their entire lives extracting dissolved oxygen from water as they swim.
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Easy fpsc ppsc nts

Which warm-blooded animal group nourishes its young with milk and typically gives birth to live young?

  • A Birds
  • B Reptiles
  • C Amphibians
  • D Mammals
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Correct Answer: Option D — Mammals
Explanation: Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nourish their young with milk secreted from mammary glands most give birth to live young and have body hair or fur.
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