Primary 2 Basic Science First Term Examination​

BASIC SCIENCE – PRIMARY 2 (FIRST TERM)
EXAMINATION
Time: 1 Hour
Total: 100 Marks

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (Multiple Choice) – 40 Marks

Instructions: Choose the correct answer from the options A, B, C, and D.
Each question carries 2 marks.

1. The organ we use to see is the ____. A. Ear B. Eye C. Nose D. Tongue
2. The nose is used for ____. A. Hearing B. Smelling C. Tasting D. Seeing
3. We taste food with our ____. A. Skin B. Tongue C. Ear D. Nose
4. The sense of hearing is done by the ____. A. Eye B. Skin C. Ear D. Nose
5. Which of these is NOT a sense organ? A. Eye B. Leg C. Nose D. Tongue
6. We feel hot or cold with our ____. A. Eye B. Nose C. Skin D. Tongue
7. The eyes help us to see ____. A. Sounds B. Colours C. Smells D. Music
8. The ear helps us to hear ____. A. Lights B. Colours C. Sounds D. Tastes
9. We smell with the ____. A. Nose B. Eye C. Skin D. Tongue
10. Bitter leaf tastes ____. A. Salty B. Sweet C. Bitter D. Sour
11. The skin helps us to feel ____. A. Rough or smooth things B. Colours C. Smells D. Sounds
12. The organ of touch is the ____. A. Eye B. Skin C. Nose D. Ear
13. We should not run in the ____. A. Playground B. Classroom C. Field D. Home
14. Pushing others in school is ____. A. Right B. Safe C. Wrong D. Good
15. Safety rules help us to avoid ____. A. Playing B. Food C. Danger D. Singing
16. The zebra crossing is used for ____. A. Driving B. Playing C. Crossing D. Running
17. The green light means ____. A. Stop B. Go C. Wait D. Danger
18. We should look left, right, and left again before ____. A. Eating B. Jumping C. Crossing D. Sleeping
19. A first aid box is used to ____. A. Store books B. Play games C. Treat small injuries D. Keep food
20. Which of these is NOT in a first aid box? A. Cotton wool B. Scissors C. Antiseptic D. Ball

SECTION B: THEORY QUESTIONS – 60 Marks

Instructions: Answer all the questions below. Each question has two parts (a & b) and carries 10 marks.

QUESTION 1

1. Name the five sense organs.
   b. State one function of each sense organ.

QUESTION 2

1. List three things the eye helps us to see.
   b. Give three importance of sight.

QUESTION 3

1. Mention three things you can hear around your house.
   b. State two importance of hearing.

QUESTION 4

1. Name two pleasant and two unpleasant smells.
   b. State two importance of smell.

QUESTION 5

1. Name the four main tastes and give one example for each.
   b. List two importance of taste.

QUESTION 6

1. Write three safety rules in school.
   b. Mention three things found in a first aid box.