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

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Important for general science portions of CSS, PMS, FPSC and provincial tests.
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Which common kitchen ingredient is used as a natural indicator to test acidity or basicity in simple science experiments?

  • A Red cabbage extract
  • B Table salt
  • C Sugar
  • D Cooking oil
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Correct Answer: Option A — Red cabbage extract
Explanation: Red cabbage extract contains a natural pigment called anthocyanin that changes color depending on pH making it a popular natural indicator for testing acidity or basicity at home.
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Which common everyday substance is classified as a strong acid frequently used in car batteries?

  • A Acetic acid
  • B Sulfuric acid
  • C Citric acid
  • D Carbonic acid
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sulfuric acid
Explanation: Sulfuric acid is a strong acid commonly used as the electrolyte in lead acid car batteries enabling the chemical reactions necessary for storing and releasing electrical energy.
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Which type of fat is generally considered healthier and is commonly found in foods like olive oil and nuts?

  • A Saturated fat
  • B Trans fat
  • C Unsaturated fat
  • D Hydrogenated fat
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Correct Answer: Option C — Unsaturated fat
Explanation: Unsaturated fats commonly found in olive oil nuts and avocados are generally considered healthier than saturated or trans fats as they support heart health when consumed in moderation.
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Which macronutrient is essential for building and repairing body tissues such as muscles?

  • A Carbohydrates
  • B Fats
  • C Proteins
  • D Fiber
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Correct Answer: Option C — Proteins
Explanation: Proteins are essential macronutrients required for building and repairing body tissues including muscles skin and organs as they provide the amino acids needed for cellular growth.
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Which macronutrient is the body's primary and most efficient source of quick energy?

  • A Proteins
  • B Fats
  • C Carbohydrates
  • D Vitamins
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Correct Answer: Option C — Carbohydrates
Explanation: Carbohydrates serve as the body's primary and most efficient source of quick energy as they are readily broken down into glucose which cells use for immediate fuel.
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Which common food item is a good source of dietary fiber important for digestive health?

  • A White bread
  • B Whole grains
  • C Refined sugar
  • D Processed cheese
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Correct Answer: Option B — Whole grains
Explanation: Whole grains are an excellent source of dietary fiber which supports healthy digestion regulates blood sugar levels and helps maintain overall gastrointestinal health.
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Which everyday observation demonstrates the concept of inertia in physics?

  • A A ball rolling downhill
  • B A seated passenger jerking forward during sudden braking
  • C Water boiling at high altitude
  • D A magnet attracting iron filings
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Correct Answer: Option B — A seated passenger jerking forward during sudden braking
Explanation: A seated passenger jerking forward during sudden braking demonstrates inertia as the body continues moving forward due to its tendency to resist changes in its state of motion.
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Which natural process explains how mountains gradually wear down over long periods of time?

  • A Erosion
  • B Deposition
  • C Sedimentation
  • D Weathering and erosion
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Correct Answer: Option D — Weathering and erosion
Explanation: Weathering and erosion together explain how mountains gradually wear down over long periods through physical chemical and biological processes that break down and transport rock material.
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Which renewable energy source generates electricity by harnessing the flow of water through dams or rivers?

  • A Solar energy
  • B Wind energy
  • C Hydropower
  • D Geothermal energy
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hydropower
Explanation: Hydropower generates electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of flowing water typically through dams or river turbines making it one of the oldest renewable energy sources used worldwide.
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Which renewable energy source uses moving air currents to generate electricity through turbines?

  • A Solar energy
  • B Wind energy
  • C Hydropower
  • D Biomass energy
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Correct Answer: Option B — Wind energy
Explanation: Wind energy uses moving air currents to rotate large turbine blades which drive generators to produce electricity offering a clean and increasingly cost effective renewable power source.
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Which renewable energy source harnesses sunlight directly to generate electricity?

  • A Wind energy
  • B Solar energy
  • C Hydropower
  • D Geothermal energy
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Correct Answer: Option B — Solar energy
Explanation: Solar energy harnesses sunlight directly using photovoltaic cells to generate electricity providing a clean and renewable alternative to fossil fuel based power generation.
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Which gas commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners was historically linked to ozone layer depletion?

  • A Carbon dioxide
  • B Chlorofluorocarbons
  • C Methane
  • D Nitrogen
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Correct Answer: Option B — Chlorofluorocarbons
Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons CFCs once widely used as refrigerants were linked to ozone layer depletion as they release chlorine atoms that break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere.
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Which everyday phenomenon demonstrates the principle of capillary action in plants?

  • A Photosynthesis
  • B Transpiration
  • C Water rising through plant stems
  • D Respiration
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Correct Answer: Option C — Water rising through plant stems
Explanation: Capillary action allows water to rise through narrow xylem vessels in plant stems against gravity helping transport water and nutrients from roots to leaves throughout the plant.
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Which property of water allows insects like water striders to walk on its surface?

  • A Viscosity
  • B Surface tension
  • C Density
  • D Capillarity
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Correct Answer: Option B — Surface tension
Explanation: Surface tension is the cohesive force between water molecules at the surface that creates a thin elastic like layer allowing lightweight insects such as water striders to walk on water.
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Which gas is responsible for the characteristic smell often associated with rain after a dry spell?

  • A Methane
  • B Ozone
  • C Petrichor compounds
  • D Sulfur dioxide
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Correct Answer: Option C — Petrichor compounds
Explanation: The distinctive earthy smell after rain known as petrichor is caused by plant oils geosmin released by soil bacteria and ozone combining in the air during rainfall.
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Which everyday chemical reaction is responsible for rusting of iron objects?

  • A Oxidation
  • B Reduction
  • C Neutralization
  • D Sublimation
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Correct Answer: Option A — Oxidation
Explanation: Rusting is an oxidation reaction where iron reacts with oxygen and moisture in the air forming iron oxide which weakens and corrodes metal structures over time.
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Which scale is used to estimate wind speed based on observed sea or land conditions without instruments?

  • A Richter scale
  • B Beaufort scale
  • C Fujita scale
  • D Saffir-Simpson scale
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Correct Answer: Option B — Beaufort scale
Explanation: The Beaufort scale estimates wind speed by observing its effects on sea waves and land conditions providing a practical method for assessing wind force without specialized instruments.
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Which scale is commonly used to measure the intensity of hurricanes and tropical cyclones?

  • A Richter scale
  • B Saffir-Simpson scale
  • C Beaufort scale
  • D Fujita scale
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Correct Answer: Option B — Saffir-Simpson scale
Explanation: The Saffir-Simpson scale categorizes hurricanes into five categories based on sustained wind speed helping predict potential damage and guide disaster preparedness measures.
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Which natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale?

  • A Hurricanes
  • B Earthquakes
  • C Floods
  • D Tornadoes
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Correct Answer: Option B — Earthquakes
Explanation: The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes based on the amplitude of seismic waves recorded by seismographs at monitoring stations.
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Which water purification process removes dissolved salts and impurities by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane?

  • A Chlorination
  • B Reverse osmosis
  • C Boiling
  • D UV purification
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reverse osmosis
Explanation: Reverse osmosis forces water through a semi-permeable membrane under pressure removing dissolved salts and impurities producing cleaner and safer drinking water.
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