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

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Which medical imaging technique uses high frequency sound waves to visualise internal organs?

  • A MRI
  • B Ultrasound
  • C X-ray
  • D CT scan
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ultrasound
Explanation: Ultrasound imaging uses high frequency sound waves above 20000 Hz that reflect off internal organs to produce real-time images widely used in pregnancy monitoring and organ diagnosis.
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Which everyday material acts as a natural antibacterial due to its low water activity and acidic pH?

  • A Yogurt
  • B Vinegar
  • C Lemon juice
  • D Honey
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Correct Answer: Option D — Honey
Explanation: Honey acts as a natural antibacterial because its low moisture content high sugar concentration and slightly acidic pH create conditions inhospitable to most bacterial growth.
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Which type of energy is stored in chemical bonds of fuel and released during combustion?

  • A Kinetic energy
  • B Nuclear energy
  • C Chemical energy
  • D Thermal energy
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Correct Answer: Option C — Chemical energy
Explanation: Chemical energy stored in fuel molecule bonds is released as heat and light during combustion converting chemical potential energy into thermal and radiant energy.
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Which everyday observation demonstrates Newton's Third Law of Motion?

  • A A ball rolling down a slope
  • B A rocket expelling gases downward and moving upward
  • C Water flowing downhill
  • D A book resting on a table
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Correct Answer: Option B — A rocket expelling gases downward and moving upward
Explanation: A rocket demonstrates Newton's Third Law as hot gases expelled downward produce an equal and opposite upward thrust propelling the rocket into space without needing air to push against.
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Which household chemical should never be mixed with bleach as it produces toxic chloramine gas?

  • A Ammonia
  • B Vinegar
  • C Baking soda
  • D Salt
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Correct Answer: Option A — Ammonia
Explanation: Mixing ammonia with bleach produces toxic chloramine gas which can cause severe respiratory irritation and damage making it essential to never combine these common household cleaners.
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Which gas is most responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?

  • A Carbon dioxide
  • B Methane
  • C Nitrogen oxide
  • D Chlorofluorocarbons
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Correct Answer: Option D — Chlorofluorocarbons
Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons CFCs released from aerosols refrigerants and industrial processes rise to the stratosphere and break down ozone molecules depleting the protective ozone layer.
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Which scientific instrument is used to measure very small distances such as the diameter of a wire or thickness of a sheet?

  • A Ruler
  • B Barometer
  • C Ammeter
  • D Vernier 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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Which layer at the back of the eye contains photoreceptor cells called rods and cones that detect light?

  • A Iris
  • B Retina
  • C Cornea
  • D Lens
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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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Which part of the human eye is responsible for forming a sharp image by focusing light onto the retina?

  • A Cornea only
  • B Iris
  • C Retina
  • D Lens
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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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Which term describes the process of a solid changing directly to a gas without passing through the liquid state?

  • A Sublimation
  • B Evaporation
  • C Condensation
  • D Melting
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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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Which type of diet is most commonly recommended for preventing cardiovascular disease due to its emphasis on healthy fats?

  • A High fat diet
  • B Carnivore diet
  • C High sugar diet
  • D Mediterranean diet
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Correct Answer: Option D — Mediterranean diet
Explanation: The Mediterranean diet emphasising fruits vegetables whole grains legumes and healthy fats from olive oil and fish is widely recommended for reducing cardiovascular disease risk.
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Which common property of water describes water molecules being attracted to each other through hydrogen bonds?

  • A Adhesion
  • B Surface tension
  • C Viscosity
  • D Cohesion
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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?

  • A Cohesion
  • B Surface tension
  • C Adhesion
  • D Viscosity
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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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Which everyday device measures body temperature by detecting the infrared radiation emitted from the ear canal or forehead?

  • A Traditional glass thermometer
  • B Infrared thermometer
  • C Alcohol thermometer
  • D Bimetallic 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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Which renewable energy source harnesses heat stored inside the Earth to generate electricity?

  • A Solar
  • B Wind
  • C Tidal
  • D Geothermal
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Correct Answer: Option D — Geothermal
Explanation: Geothermal energy harnesses heat from within the Earth using steam or hot water from underground reservoirs to drive turbines and generate electricity with minimal environmental impact.
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Which everyday observation shows that white light is composed of multiple colours?

  • A Oil floating on water showing colour bands
  • B A prism separating white light into a spectrum
  • C Sunlight reflected off water
  • D A glass of water looking clear
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Correct Answer: Option B — A prism separating white light into a spectrum
Explanation: Passing white light through a glass prism causes dispersion splitting it into a visible spectrum of colours from red to violet demonstrating that white light contains multiple wavelengths.
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Which type of teeth erupt last in humans typically between ages 17 and 25 and are commonly called wisdom teeth?

  • A Premolars
  • B Canines
  • C Molars
  • D Third molars
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Correct Answer: Option D — Third molars
Explanation: Third molars commonly known as wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt typically between ages 17 and 25 and are often removed if they grow in misaligned.
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Which everyday observation shows that pressure in a gas increases as temperature increases at constant volume?

  • A Ice melting in the sun
  • B Wood burning in fire
  • C Tyre pressure increasing on a hot day
  • D Water boiling faster with a lid
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Correct Answer: Option C — Tyre pressure increasing on a hot day
Explanation: Tyre pressure increases on a hot day because as temperature rises the gas molecules inside move faster increasing the number and force of collisions with the tyre walls.
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Which common everyday substance is used to test for the presence of glucose in food and turns brick-red when heated?

  • A Iodine solution
  • B Benedict's solution
  • C Litmus paper
  • D Universal indicator
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Correct Answer: Option B — Benedict's solution
Explanation: Benedict's solution is used to test for reducing sugars including glucose and turns from blue to brick-red when heated in the presence of glucose.
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Which everyday substance when mixed with water forms a solution that conducts electricity?

  • A Sugar
  • B Table salt
  • C Sand
  • D Oil
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Correct Answer: Option B — Table salt
Explanation: Table salt sodium chloride dissolves in water and dissociates into positively charged sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions which allow electric current to flow through the solution.
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