Comprehensive Basic Science Test for Primary 2: Water, Sleep, and First Aid

Basic Science Test

Class: Basic 2
Subject: Basic Science
Instructions: Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank spaces from options A-C. Answer all questions.


Objective Section (50 Questions)

  1. ___________ is a field event in which contestants jump for distance.
    (a) High jump (b) Long jump (c) 75 metres Dash
  2. ___________ is a ball game played on a rectangular court between two opposing teams.
    (a) Football (b) Basketball (c) Volleyball
  3. The activity of making progress through water using the arms and legs is called __________.
    (a) Dancing (b) Jumping (c) Swimming
  4. The process whereby the environment is made dirty and unsafe for human habitation is known as __________.
    (a) Pollution (b) Erosion (c) Resting
  5. ___________ is the period when a person disengages from activities to relax the body system.
    (a) Sleep (b) Noise (c) Rest
  6. ___________ is needed by plants to make their food.
    (a) Sunlight (b) Fire (c) Darkness
  7. The process of growing from a baby to an adult is called __________.
    (a) Development (b) Walking (c) Learning
  8. ___________ is used to clean our teeth.
    (a) Toothpaste (b) Soap (c) Cloth
  9. Animals that live both on land and water are called __________.
    (a) Mammals (b) Amphibians (c) Birds
  10. The earth is made up of __________ and water.
    (a) Air (b) Land (c) Fire
  11. The part of the body that helps us to see is the __________.
    (a) Eyes (b) Nose (c) Legs
  12. To make clean water safe for drinking, we can __________.
    (a) Boil it (b) Freeze it (c) Leave it outside
  13. Which of these is not a part of the human body?
    (a) Chair (b) Hand (c) Leg
  14. __________ is the major source of energy.
    (a) The Sun (b) The Moon (c) The Stars
  15. We must __________ to keep our surroundings clean.
    (a) Litter (b) Clean (c) Pollute
  16. The act of taking care of the environment is called __________.
    (a) Conservation (b) Ignoring (c) Breaking
  17. __________ helps in reducing the spread of germs.
    (a) Washing hands (b) Sleeping (c) Walking
  18. The __________ is used for smelling.
    (a) Eyes (b) Nose (c) Ear
  19. People use __________ to measure time.
    (a) Clock (b) Food (c) Table
  20. The human body needs __________ for energy and growth.
    (a) Water (b) Food (c) Smoke
  21. Plants get water from the __________.
    (a) Sky (b) Soil (c) Fire
  22. A person who repairs cars is called a __________.
    (a) Doctor (b) Teacher (c) Mechanic
  23. __________ is a liquid that we drink to stay alive.
    (a) Juice (b) Water (c) Oil
  24. A tree uses its __________ to take in water.
    (a) Roots (b) Flowers (c) Leaves
  25. The energy we get from the Sun is called __________.
    (a) Solar energy (b) Water energy (c) Heat energy
  26. __________ is the natural home for fish.
    (a) Air (b) Water (c) Land
  27. We should brush our teeth __________ a day.
    (a) Once (b) Twice (c) Never
  28. When we sleep, our body __________.
    (a) Works harder (b) Relaxes (c) Runs
  29. The sense organ that helps us hear is the __________.
    (a) Nose (b) Eyes (c) Ear
  30. Drinking clean water is important for __________.
    (a) Health (b) Sleep (c) Sports
  31. Our main source of oxygen comes from __________.
    (a) Trees (b) Cars (c) Machines
  32. We must __________ to avoid spreading germs.
    (a) Wash our hands (b) Keep quiet (c) Close our eyes
  33. The __________ helps in digestion of food.
    (a) Mouth (b) Stomach (c) Nose
  34. __________ is a gaseous substance that we cannot live without.
    (a) Oxygen (b) Smoke (c) Dust
  35. People should __________ trash in proper bins.
    (a) Throw (b) Burn (c) Leave
  36. The __________ is the organ that controls our entire body.
    (a) Brain (b) Stomach (c) Hands
  37. Animals that eat only plants are called __________.
    (a) Herbivores (b) Carnivores (c) Omnivores
  38. Air enters our body through the __________.
    (a) Hands (b) Mouth and Nose (c) Legs
  39. The process of getting rid of waste from our body is called __________.
    (a) Digestion (b) Excretion (c) Circulation
  40. During exercise, our heart beats __________.
    (a) Faster (b) Slower (c) Stops
  41. The __________ protects the brain from injury.
    (a) Skull (b) Hand (c) Feet
  42. __________ is the part of the plant that makes food.
    (a) The leaf (b) The root (c) The stem
  43. To maintain good hygiene, we should take a __________ daily.
    (a) Shower (b) Rest (c) Break
  44. The __________ in plants helps them stand upright.
    (a) Stem (b) Leaf (c) Flower
  45. __________ is the natural environment for wild animals.
    (a) The Zoo (b) The Forest (c) The Ocean
  46. Good health is achieved by eating __________ foods.
    (a) Junk (b) Balanced (c) Sweet
  47. The __________ brings air into the lungs.
    (a) Windpipe (b) Heart (c) Foot
  48. __________ is the process of planting trees to protect the environment.
    (a) Afforestation (b) Digging (c) Climbing
  49. The outer layer of the Earth is called the __________.
    (a) Crust (b) Mantle (c) Core
  50. To avoid dehydration, we should drink plenty of __________.
    (a) Water (b) Soda (c) Juice

Part B Theory Questions

  1. What is water?

  2. What is the importance of sleep to the body?

  3. Define first aid.

  4. List two examples of field events.
    (a) __________________________________________________________
    (b) __________________________________________________________
  5. What are the two main sources of energy?

  6. What is the meaning of pollution?

  7. Name two ball games.
    (a) __________________________________________________________
    (b) __________________________________________________________
  8. Mention two ways to keep your surroundings clean.
    (a) __________________________________________________________
    (b) __________________________________________________________
  9. What do we use to brush our teeth?

  10. Why is exercise important for our health?