General Science MCQ Quiz Hub

1. Which of the following is a function of Earth atmosphere?
supplies the oxygen and water for life
screens out much of the Suns ultraviolet radiation
insulates the surface against temperature extremes
All of the above

2. What are good sources of fat for the body?
Fish and eggs
Nuts
Cheese
All of the above

3. Primary productivity is not limited by
Time
Availability of sunlight
Water
Nutrients

4. Vertebrates and tunicates share
a notochord and a dorsalhollow nerve cord
the formation of structures from the neural crest.
jaws adapted for feeding.
an endoskeleton that includes a skull.

5. Collisions occur at curves because
speed on the approach is too great
speed leaving the curve is not enough
speed leaving the curve is too great
speed on the approach is not enough

6. What natural factors contribute to global climate?
Forest Fires
Solar Activity
Melting Permafrost
All the above

7. Transpiration in plants does helps in which of the following?
Absorption and upward movement of water
Absorption and upward movement of minerals dissolved in water
Temperature regulation
All options are correct

8. Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?
Sal is found in moist deciduous forests.
Casuarina is largely found along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu.
Deodar is a coniferous species of tree.
Shola forests are found mainlyon the upper reaches of Himalaya.

9. What is fingerprint powder made of?
Rosin
Black ferric oxide
Lamp black
All of the above

10. In oil paintinglinseed oil acts as
Binder
Primer
Wet plaster
Pasting

11. A sheet or web supported by a metal frame is
Trampoline
Gasoline
Colin
None of the above

12. Which among the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
Plastic
Flowers
Vegetables
Dead animals

13. __________ is made up of smoke and fog.
Cloud
Smog
Frost
Haze

14. Cartography is the science of
coins
maps
cartoons
None of the above

15. The monosaccharides important in nutrition are
Glucose
Galactose
Fructose
All the above

16. Stretching exercises should ideally be performed
within a 5-minute time period
5 to 7 days a week
with a swingingbouncing motion
to the point of moderate pain

17. Major fructose sources include
breads and cereals
beer and liquor
milk and cheese
fruits and honey

18. Which type of doctor specializes in teeth and jaw alignment?
Orthodontist
Pediatrician
Psychiatrist
Oncologist

19. Which molecules prevent cell membranes from dissolving in water?
Phospholipids
Fattyacids
Adenosine triphosphates
None of the above

20. Core of earth is also known as
Barysphere
Centrosphere
Besosphere
Lithosphere

21. Which macronutrient is vital for every function of the body?
Water
Carbohydrates
Water
Proteins

22. The largest region of the brain is the
Cerebellam
Cerebrum
Medullaoblangata
None of the above

23. Human gametes are produced by
Mitosis
Meiosis
Replication
None of the above

24. Atmospheric conditions are well governed by humidity. Which one among the following may best define humidity?
Form of suspended water droplets caused bycondensation
Deposition if atmospheric moisture
Almost microscopically small drops of water condensed from and suspended in air
The moisture content of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

25. Which one of the following States of India is not covered by Food Forecasting Stations set up by the Central Water Commission?
Rajasthan
Jammu and Kashmir
Tripura
Himachal Pradesh

26. Which among the following is not a dwarf planet?
Mars
Makemake
Pluto
Eris

27. Select the correct statement about the process of scientific inquiry.
The goal of scientific research is to prove the stated hypothesis.
It is possible to test hypothesessuch as those involving historical eventswithout conducting experiments.
If the results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis that is testedthe experiment is badly designed.
All the above

28. The main products of photosynthesis are
Oxygen
Sugar
Both A & B
Carbon dioxide

29. The basic structural unit of the body is the
Organs
Cell
Nerve
Brain

30. The plants which flower only once in their lifetime are called
Monocots
Monocarpic
Monogenic
Monogamous

31. What is Abell 370 whose picture was recently shared by the NASA?
Black hole
Exoplanet
Galaxy Cluster
Meteor

32. Galvanised iron sheets have a coating of
Aluminium
Copper
Zinc
None of the above

33. All of the following are excretory (waste) products of animalsexcept
Uric Acid
Ammonia
Carbohydrates
Urea

34. What allows a cell to respond to a hormone?
hormone response element
presence of hormone receptor
Adrenocorticotropic
None of the above

35. Medical study of skin and its diseases is called
Oncology
Tracheology
Dermatology
Gynecology

36. The end products of glycolysis are
ATP
NADH
Pyruvate
All the above

37. Which of these is a starting point for primary succession?
a surface exposed by a retreating glacier
a neglected yard
abandoned farmland
an abandoned city

38. Pedology is the science of:
ground water
soil
childhood illness
skin disease

39. Which of the following is a healthy blood pressure level?
120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
90/60 mmHg
120/140 mmHg

40. Attribution theory was designed to account for
how people explain others behavior
the process of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others
social facilitation and social loafing
the loss of self-awareness that occurs in group situations

41. Teens who drink are at risk of
HIV and other STDs
becoming an alcoholic
date rape
All the above

42. Which is not a benefit of burning garbage for fuel?
It creates more space for farming
It produces methane that can be used like natural gas
It partially addresses the solid waste disposal problem
It provides biomass energy

43. What is the main cause of Tsunami?
Tectonism
Earthquake on Sea Surface
Tidal force
All the above

44. The wrist is what to the hand?
Deep
Proximal
Lateral
Superior

45. Term Visible Horizon in astronomy is defined as:-
The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays passing through the meridian of the place.
The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays not passing through the meridian of the place.
The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays passing through the point of observation.
The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays not passing through the point of observation.

46. Horography is an art of
constructing dials
reading paintings
monumental scenes
None of the above

47. The disease that has been eradicated from the world is
small pox
poliomyelitis
leprosy
seizures

48. The process of making RNA from DNA is called
Replication
Translation
Transcription
None of the above

49. Which of the following is a probe to the Kuiper belt bodies?
Voyager
Van Allen Probe
New Horizon
Pioneer 11

50. Forest habitat and soil are conserved through
selective logging
Differencial logs
Both A & B
None of the above