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CSS MPT 2025 Everyday Science Section — Solved One-Liners with Answers Solved MCQs

Solved CSS MPT 2025 Everyday Science section — 47 MCQs with verified answers and explanations (light-year, photosynthesis, ozone layer, haemoglobin, Saturn's moons, Wi-Fi 7, blood clotting). A booklet recall list for the EDS section, not the full 2025 paper.

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A 47-item Everyday Science one-liner list from the Sir Adnan booklet headed 'CSS MPT 2025- EVERYDAY SCIENCE' (monster-data 'CSS MPT PAST PAPERS' pack). The booklet prints Q1–2 and Q6–50 (Q3–5 are absent); all 47 printed items are published here in the standard MCQ format with verified answers and explanations, the source printing answers only, so the 3 distractors per item are authored under Anas's 2026-10-28 single-format decision and optionsSource is recorded as 'authored'. Two printed answers were corrected to the standard answer and flagged in keyFlag: printed Q12 (fastest Wi-Fi standard — the booklet's 802.11n is a 2009 standard, superseded by Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be) and printed Q36 (planet with the most moons — Saturn, with 274 confirmed moons in March 2025, not Jupiter). This is the Everyday Science section's recall list only, NOT the full official 2025 paper, and is labelled as such in the title, slug and paperType.

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CSS MPT 2025 Everyday Science Section — Solved One-Liners with Answers

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Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Astronomy — Units

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Q 1 Everyday Science Astronomy — Units

The term light-year refers to:

A

Distance travelled by light in one year

B

Distance travelled by light in one day

C

Time taken by light to reach Earth

D

Speed of light in a vacuum

View answer & explanation Ans: Distance travelled by light in one year

Correct Answer: Distance travelled by light in one year

A light-year is a unit of distance: the distance light travels in one year in a vacuum, about 9.46 trillion kilometres.

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Physics — Light

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Q 2 Everyday Science Physics — Light

The sky appears blue due to:

A

Reflection of sunlight by oceans

B

Due to scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere

C

Absorption of blue light by clouds

D

Refraction of sunlight by water vapour

View answer & explanation Ans: Due to scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere

Correct Answer: Due to scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere

Short blue wavelengths of sunlight are scattered by air molecules far more than other colours (Rayleigh scattering), so the sky looks blue.

Q 23 Everyday Science Physics — Light

The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:

A

3 x 10^6 m/s

B

3 x 10^8 m/s

C

3 x 10^5 m/s

D

1.5 x 10^8 m/s

View answer & explanation Ans: 3 x 10^8 m/s

Correct Answer: 3 x 10^8 m/s

Light travels in a vacuum at approximately 3 x 10^8 metres per second (exactly 299,792,458 m/s).

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Chemistry — Metallurgy

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Q 3 Everyday Science Chemistry — Metallurgy

Extraction of metal from ore by smelting involves:

A

Heating and chemical reduction

B

Cooling and crystallisation

C

Dissolving in water only

D

Magnetic separation only

View answer & explanation Ans: Heating and chemical reduction

Correct Answer: Heating and chemical reduction

Smelting heats the ore, usually with a reducing agent, so the metal is chemically reduced and separated from its ore.

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Earth Science — Atmosphere

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Q 4 Everyday Science Earth Science — Atmosphere

Most of the clouds are formed in the:

A

Stratosphere

B

Troposphere

C

Mesosphere

D

Thermosphere

View answer & explanation Ans: Troposphere

Correct Answer: Troposphere

Most weather and cloud formation happens in the troposphere, the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

Q 11 Everyday Science Earth Science — Atmosphere

The most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere is:

A

Oxygen

B

Nitrogen

C

Carbon dioxide

D

Argon

View answer & explanation Ans: Nitrogen

Correct Answer: Nitrogen

Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere, far more than oxygen (about 21%).

Q 25 Everyday Science Earth Science — Atmosphere

The layer of atmosphere that protects Earth from harmful UV rays is the:

A

Troposphere

B

Ozone layer

C

Ionosphere

D

Exosphere

View answer & explanation Ans: Ozone layer

Correct Answer: Ozone layer

The ozone layer, in the stratosphere, absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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Chemistry — Bonding

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Q 5 Everyday Science Chemistry — Bonding

The hardness of a hammer made of aluminium is due to:

A

Metallic bonds

B

Ionic bonds

C

Covalent bonds

D

Hydrogen bonds

View answer & explanation Ans: Metallic bonds

Correct Answer: Metallic bonds

Metals are held together by metallic bonding — a lattice of positive ions in a sea of delocalised electrons — which gives them their strength and hardness.

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Biology — Biosphere

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Q 6 Everyday Science Biology — Biosphere

The biosphere is that part of Earth inhabited by living organisms, comprising:

A

Land, water and atmosphere

B

Rocks only

C

The atmosphere only

D

The oceans only

View answer & explanation Ans: Land, water and atmosphere

Correct Answer: Land, water and atmosphere

The biosphere is the zone of Earth — land, water and air — where living organisms exist.

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Biology — Diseases

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Q 7 Everyday Science Biology — Diseases

Malaria, polio, dengue and influenza are examples of:

A

Infectious diseases

B

Genetic disorders

C

Nutritional deficiencies

D

Autoimmune diseases

View answer & explanation Ans: Infectious diseases

Correct Answer: Infectious diseases

Malaria, polio, dengue and influenza are all caused by infectious agents and can spread between hosts.

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Computer Science — Networking

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Q 8 Everyday Science Computer Science — Networking

The protocol that assigns IP addresses to clients is:

A

HTTP

B

DHCP

C

FTP

D

SMTP

View answer & explanation Ans: DHCP

Correct Answer: DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and network settings to devices on a network.

Q 9 Everyday Science Computer Science — Networking

The fastest Wi-Fi standard for data transfer is:

A

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

B

802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)

C

802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)

D

802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

View answer & explanation Ans: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Correct Answer: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi 7, standard 802.11be, is the fastest current Wi-Fi standard, with a theoretical peak around 46 Gbps — well above the older standards listed.

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Earth Science — Earthquakes

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Q 10 Everyday Science Earth Science — Earthquakes

The magnitude of an earthquake defines its:

A

Size

B

Depth only

C

Duration only

D

Epicentre location

View answer & explanation Ans: Size

Correct Answer: Size

An earthquake's magnitude is a measure of its size, based on the energy released at the source.

Q 24 Everyday Science Earth Science — Earthquakes

The study of earthquakes is called:

A

Geology

B

Seismology

C

Volcanology

D

Meteorology

View answer & explanation Ans: Seismology

Correct Answer: Seismology

Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the seismic waves they produce.

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Physics — Electricity

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Q 12 Everyday Science Physics — Electricity

The unit of electrical resistance is the:

A

Volt

B

Ampere

C

Ohm

D

Watt

View answer & explanation Ans: Ohm

Correct Answer: Ohm

Electrical resistance is measured in ohms (symbol Ω); one ohm is the resistance that allows one ampere to flow under one volt.

Q 21 Everyday Science Physics — Electricity

The metal used in the filament of an electric bulb is:

A

Copper

B

Aluminium

C

Tungsten

D

Iron

View answer & explanation Ans: Tungsten

Correct Answer: Tungsten

Tungsten is used for bulb filaments because it has a very high melting point and glows without melting quickly.

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Topic Section

Astronomy — Planets

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Q 13 Everyday Science Astronomy — Planets

The planet known as the 'Red Planet' is:

A

Venus

B

Mars

C

Jupiter

D

Mercury

View answer & explanation Ans: Mars

Correct Answer: Mars

Mars is called the Red Planet because iron oxide (rust) on its surface gives it a reddish appearance.

Q 22 Everyday Science Astronomy — Planets

The nearest planet to the Sun is:

A

Venus

B

Mercury

C

Earth

D

Mars

View answer & explanation Ans: Mercury

Correct Answer: Mercury

Mercury orbits closest to the Sun, at an average distance of about 58 million kilometres.

Q 27 Everyday Science Astronomy — Planets

The largest planet in our solar system is:

A

Saturn

B

Neptune

C

Jupiter

D

Uranus

View answer & explanation Ans: Jupiter

Correct Answer: Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with more than twice the mass of all the other planets combined.

Q 33 Everyday Science Astronomy — Planets

The planet with the maximum number of moons is:

A

Jupiter

B

Saturn

C

Uranus

D

Neptune

View answer & explanation Ans: Saturn

Correct Answer: Saturn

Saturn now holds the record: 274 confirmed moons were recognised by the International Astronomical Union in March 2025, ahead of Jupiter's 95.

Q 44 Everyday Science Astronomy — Planets

The planet with the fastest rotation speed is:

A

Saturn

B

Jupiter

C

Neptune

D

Uranus

View answer & explanation Ans: Jupiter

Correct Answer: Jupiter

Jupiter rotates fastest of all the planets, completing one day in about 9 hours 55 minutes despite being the largest planet.

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Physics — Scientists

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Q 14 Everyday Science Physics — Scientists

The scientist who proposed the theory of relativity was:

A

Isaac Newton

B

Albert Einstein

C

Niels Bohr

D

Galileo Galilei

View answer & explanation Ans: Albert Einstein

Correct Answer: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein proposed the theory of relativity — special relativity in 1905 and general relativity in 1915.

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Physics — States Of Matter

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Q 15 Everyday Science Physics — States Of Matter

The process of converting water vapour into liquid is called:

A

Evaporation

B

Condensation

C

Sublimation

D

Freezing

View answer & explanation Ans: Condensation

Correct Answer: Condensation

Condensation is the change of water vapour (gas) into liquid water, as when dew forms or clouds develop.

Q 36 Everyday Science Physics — States Of Matter

The process of a liquid changing into gas is called:

A

Condensation

B

Evaporation

C

Melting

D

Sublimation

View answer & explanation Ans: Evaporation

Correct Answer: Evaporation

Evaporation is the change of a liquid into a gas (vapour), occurring at the surface at any temperature.

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Topic Section

Biology — Human Body

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Q 16 Everyday Science Biology — Human Body

The human heart has how many chambers?

A

Two chambers

B

Three chambers

C

Four chambers

D

Five chambers

View answer & explanation Ans: Four chambers

Correct Answer: Four chambers

The human heart has four chambers: two atria (upper) and two ventricles (lower).

Q 18 Everyday Science Biology — Human Body

The largest gland in the human body is the:

A

Pancreas

B

Thyroid gland

C

Liver

D

Pituitary gland

View answer & explanation Ans: Liver

Correct Answer: Liver

The liver is the largest gland (and largest internal organ) in the human body; it produces bile and processes nutrients.

Q 26 Everyday Science Biology — Human Body

The element that is essential for the formation of haemoglobin is:

A

Calcium

B

Iron

C

Zinc

D

Magnesium

View answer & explanation Ans: Iron

Correct Answer: Iron

Iron sits at the centre of the haem group in haemoglobin and binds oxygen for transport in the blood.

Q 29 Everyday Science Biology — Human Body

The human body's normal temperature on the Celsius scale is:

A

36°C

B

37°C

C

38.5°C

D

35°C

View answer & explanation Ans: 37°C

Correct Answer: 37°C

Normal human body temperature is about 37°C (98.6°F), though it varies slightly through the day.

Q 31 Everyday Science Biology — Human Body

The gas used for respiration by humans is:

A

Carbon dioxide

B

Nitrogen

C

Oxygen

D

Hydrogen

View answer & explanation Ans: Oxygen

Correct Answer: Oxygen

Humans breathe in oxygen, which cells use in respiration to release energy from food; carbon dioxide is breathed out.

Q 39 Everyday Science Biology — Human Body

The organ that purifies blood in the human body is the:

A

Liver

B

Kidney

C

Spleen

D

Lung

View answer & explanation Ans: Kidney

Correct Answer: Kidney

The kidneys filter waste products from the blood and regulate water and salts, producing urine.

Q 43 Everyday Science Biology — Human Body

The blood cells responsible for clotting are:

A

Red blood cells

B

White blood cells

C

Platelets

D

Plasma cells

View answer & explanation Ans: Platelets

Correct Answer: Platelets

Platelets (thrombocytes) are the small cell fragments that clump together to form clots and stop bleeding.

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Topic Section

Physics — Instruments

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Q 17 Everyday Science Physics — Instruments

The device used to measure atmospheric pressure is a:

A

Thermometer

B

Barometer

C

Altimeter

D

Speedometer

View answer & explanation Ans: Barometer

Correct Answer: Barometer

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure; falling pressure often signals approaching bad weather.

Q 34 Everyday Science Physics — Instruments

The instrument used to measure temperature is a:

A

Barometer

B

Thermometer

C

Ammeter

D

Hygrometer

View answer & explanation Ans: Thermometer

Correct Answer: Thermometer

A thermometer measures temperature; common types use liquid expansion, resistance or infrared sensing.

16

Topic Section

Chemistry — Fuels

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Q 19 Everyday Science Chemistry — Fuels

The main constituent of natural gas is:

A

Ethane

B

Propane

C

Methane

D

Butane

View answer & explanation Ans: Methane

Correct Answer: Methane

Natural gas is mainly methane (CH4), typically 70–90% of its composition.

17

Topic Section

Biology — Plants

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Q 20 Everyday Science Biology — Plants

The process by which green plants make food using sunlight is called:

A

Respiration

B

Photosynthesis

C

Transpiration

D

Fermentation

View answer & explanation Ans: Photosynthesis

Correct Answer: Photosynthesis

In photosynthesis, green plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make glucose, releasing oxygen as a by-product.

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Topic Section

Chemistry — Elements

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Q 28 Everyday Science Chemistry — Elements

The chemical symbol for gold is:

A

Gd

B

Ag

C

Au

D

Go

View answer & explanation Ans: Au

Correct Answer: Au

Gold's symbol Au comes from its Latin name, aurum.

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Biology — Cells

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Q 30 Everyday Science Biology — Cells

The smallest unit of life is the:

A

Atom

B

Cell

C

Tissue

D

Molecule

View answer & explanation Ans: Cell

Correct Answer: Cell

The cell is the smallest unit of life: all living things are made of one or more cells.

20

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Chemistry — Materials

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Q 32 Everyday Science Chemistry — Materials

The hardest natural substance on Earth is:

A

Quartz

B

Graphite

C

Diamond

D

Corundum

View answer & explanation Ans: Diamond

Correct Answer: Diamond

Diamond, a crystalline form of carbon, is the hardest naturally occurring substance (10 on the Mohs scale).

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Topic Section

Earth Science — Energy

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Q 35 Everyday Science Earth Science — Energy

The primary source of energy for the Earth is the:

A

Moon

B

Sun

C

Earth's core

D

Wind

View answer & explanation Ans: Sun

Correct Answer: Sun

Almost all energy on Earth — directly as sunlight and heat, and indirectly as wind, waves and fossil fuels — comes from the Sun.

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Topic Section

Biology — Genetics

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Q 37 Everyday Science Biology — Genetics

The study of heredity and variation is called:

A

Ecology

B

Genetics

C

Embryology

D

Taxonomy

View answer & explanation Ans: Genetics

Correct Answer: Genetics

Genetics is the study of heredity — how traits pass from parents to offspring — and of variation within populations.

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Chemistry — Compounds

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Q 38 Everyday Science Chemistry — Compounds

The chemical formula of water is:

A

CO2

B

H2O

C

O2

D

NaCl

View answer & explanation Ans: H2O

Correct Answer: H2O

A water molecule has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom: H2O.

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Chemistry — Gases

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Q 40 Everyday Science Chemistry — Gases

The gas used in fire extinguishers is:

A

Oxygen

B

Carbon dioxide

C

Nitrogen

D

Helium

View answer & explanation Ans: Carbon dioxide

Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide extinguishers smother a fire by displacing oxygen; CO2 does not support combustion.

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Topic Section

Astronomy — Space Exploration

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Q 41 Everyday Science Astronomy — Space Exploration

The first man to step on the Moon was:

A

Buzz Aldrin

B

Neil Armstrong

C

Yuri Gagarin

D

Michael Collins

View answer & explanation Ans: Neil Armstrong

Correct Answer: Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong was the first person to step onto the Moon, on 20 July 1969 during Apollo 11.

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Chemistry — Applications

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Q 42 Everyday Science Chemistry — Applications

The chemical used for artificial rain is:

A

Sodium chloride

B

Silver iodide

C

Calcium carbonate

D

Potassium nitrate

View answer & explanation Ans: Silver iodide

Correct Answer: Silver iodide

Silver iodide is seeded into clouds for artificial rain (cloud seeding) because its crystal structure resembles ice and encourages droplet formation.

27

Topic Section

Physics — Sound

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Q 45 Everyday Science Physics — Sound

Sound cannot travel through vacuum because:

A

It moves too slowly

B

It needs a medium

C

It is absorbed by space

D

It travels only in air

View answer & explanation Ans: It needs a medium

Correct Answer: It needs a medium

Sound is a vibration that must travel through a medium — a solid, liquid or gas. A vacuum has no medium, so sound cannot pass through it.

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Chemistry — Acids And Bases

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Q 46 Everyday Science Chemistry — Acids And Bases

The pH value of pure water at 25°C is:

A

6

B

7

C

8

D

5

View answer & explanation Ans: 7

Correct Answer: 7

Pure water at 25°C is neutral, with a pH of 7 — equal concentrations of hydrogen and hydroxide ions.

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Biology — Nutrition

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Q 47 Everyday Science Biology — Nutrition

The vitamin that helps in blood clotting is:

A

Vitamin A

B

Vitamin C

C

Vitamin D

D

Vitamin K

View answer & explanation Ans: Vitamin K

Correct Answer: Vitamin K

Vitamin K is essential for producing the clotting factors that allow blood to clot; its name comes from the German 'Koagulationsvitamin'.

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Is this the full official CSS MPT 2025 past paper? +

No. This is the Everyday Science section's one-liner list from a Sir Adnan booklet headed 'CSS MPT 2025- EVERYDAY SCIENCE'. It is labelled as a recall list in the title, slug and paperType, and it must not be quoted as the full 2025 paper.

How many questions are published, and why are Q3–5 missing? +

47 of the booklet's printed items are published. The booklet itself jumps from Q2 to Q6, so printed Q3–5 simply do not exist in this file; nothing was invented to fill the gap, and printedNo is retained so the numbering matches the booklet.

Were any booklet answers corrected? +

Yes, two, both flagged in keyFlag. The fastest Wi-Fi standard is now Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), not the booklet's 802.11n from 2009; and the planet with the most moons is Saturn (274 confirmed moons, March 2025), not Jupiter. Every other printed answer was verified as the standard answer.

The original list had no options — why are these options authored? +

The source prints statement + answer only, with no (a)-(d) options. Under Anas's 2026-10-28 single-format decision, each item is published in the standard MCQ format with 3 authored plausible distractors; the questions and answers are the booklet's (subject to the two flagged corrections), and every answer was verified as the standard answer. optionsSource is recorded as 'authored' so authored options are never mistaken for the paper's.

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