1. Which is the outermost planet in the solar system?

A. Mercury
B. Pluto
C. Neptune
D. Uranus

2. The SI unit of charge is __________.

A. Ampere
B. Coulomb
C. Ohm
D. Volt

3. Very High Frequency (VHF) have __________ wavelengths.

A. shorter
B. shortest
C. longer
D. longest

4. Long-sight defect could be corrected by using __________ lens.

A. concave
B. vonvex
C. diverging
D. none of these

5. Deficiency of Vitamin-A results in __________.

A. night blindness
B. rickets
C. scurvy
D. hair fall

1. For a fixed mass of gass at constant temperature, if we decrease volume, the pressure will
_________.
A. also decrease
B. increase
C. remains constant
D. none of these

2. The lifespan of Red Blood Cells is __________ days.

A. 60
B. 120
C. 180
D. 240

3. The density of water is __________.

A. 1 g/cm3
B. 1.5 g/cm3
C. 2 g/cm3
D. none of these

4. Radioactivity was discovered by __________.

A. Kelvin
B. Thomson
C. Rutherford
D. Bacquerel

5. A device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy is called __________.
A. motor
B. generator
C. moving-coil meter
D. battery
ANSWERS: EVERYDAY SCIENCE MCQs

1. C
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. D

11. The Sun is a __________.

A. Star
B. Planet
C. Asteroid
D. Meteor

12. The average adult has a blood volume of about __________ liters.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

13. The most abundant element in the universe is __________.

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Silicon

14. The most abundant element in the Earth's crust is __________.

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Silicon

15. Each day human body breathe in __________ liters of air.

A. 5,000 to 10,000
B. 10,000 to 15,000
C. 15,000 to 20,000
D. 20,000 to 25,000

16. Deficiency of Vitamin-D results in __________.

A. night blindness
B. rickets
C. scurvy
D. hair fall

17. The SI unit of "pressure" is _________.

A. pascal
B. joule
C. tesla
D. henry

18. The most densest substance on the Earth is __________.

A. Platinum
B. Copper
C. Steel
D. Osmium

19. A camera uses a __________ to form an image.

A. convex lens
B. concave lens
C. condenser lens
D. none of these

20. Which from the following is NOT a conductor?

A. Aluminium
B. Silicon
C. Graphite
D. All are conductors
ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQs

11. A
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. C
16. B
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. D

21. CNG stands for?

A. Converted Natural Gas
B. Conduced Natural Gas
C. Conducted Natural Gas
D. Compressed Natural Gas

22. Which from the following is true for "Sound"?

A. Sound cannot travel through a vaccum
B. Sound cannot travel through gases
C. Sound cannot travel through liquids
D. Sound cannot travel through solids

23. When white light is passed through a prism, it splits into __________ colours.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8

24. 1 nanometer = ?
A. 10-3 meter
B. 10-6 meter
C. 10-9 meter
D. 10-12 meter

25. Instrument used for measuring very high temperature is __________.

A. Pyroscope
B. Pyrometer
C. Seismograph
D. Xylometer

26. Sound waves are _________ waves.

A. Transverse
B. Electromagnetic
C. Longitudinal
D. none of these

27. The lifespan of White Blood Cells is __________ day(s).

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

28. The fluid part of blood is known as __________.

A. plasma
B. platelets
C. blood cells
D.

29. X-rays were discovered by __________.

A. Rontgen
B. Thomson
C. Rutherford
D. Bacquerel

30. The speed of light is __________.

A. 280,000 km/s
B. 300,000 km/s
C. 320,000 km/s
D. none of these
ANSWERS: EVERYDAY SCIENCE QUIZ

21. D
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. A
29. A
30. B

31. During winter in cold countries, the __________ is mixed to melt the ice on the icy roads.
A. Salt
B. Chlorine
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Water

32. In a very low temperature which from the following will freeze at last?
A. River water
B. Canal water
C. Sea water
D. Water in a lake

33. The nearest planet to the Earth is _________.

A. Venus
B. Mercury
C. Mars
D. Moon

34. The planet that moves round the Sun at the highest speed is?
A. Jupiter
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Mercury

35. In general, Comets have __________ orbits.

A. Elliptical
B. Highly elliptical
C. Circular
D. Parabolic

36. GPS is an abbreviation for?

A. Global Poles System
B. Global PolySiliconium Store
C. Global Positioning System
D. Global Position Structure

37. Oxidation is a chemical reaction involving the __________.

A. Gain of Electrons
B. Loss of Electrons
C. Gain of Protons
D. Loss of Protons

38. At night, Plants intake __________ and release __________.

A. Oxygen Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon dioxide Oxygen
C. Oxygen Carbon monoxide
D. Carbon monoxide Oxygen

39. Urine is produced in __________.

A. Kidneys
B. Lungs
C. Large intestine
D. Liver

40. Blood is cleaned by __________.

A. Lungs
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Kidneys
ANSWERS: EVERYDAY SCIENCE QUIZZES

31. A
32. C
33. A
34. D
35. B
36. C
37. B
38. A
39. A
40. D

41. The position of an element in the Periodic Table is determined by its __________
number.
A. Electron
B. Proton
C. Neutron
D. Positron

42. The salinity of sea water is determined by the amount of common salt (Sodium Chloride)
in __________ of sea water.
A. 1 gram
B. 10 grams
C. 1 kg
D. 10 kg

43. The planet which is easily visible from the Earth is?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Jupiter

44. The Great Spot is on the planet __________.

A. Saturn
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Jupiter

45. The Great Spot is a __________.

A. Mountain
B. Desert
C. Frozen Carbon dioxide
D. Storm

46. The bodyguard of the Earth is __________ that save the Earth from many Comets and
Asteroids.
A. Mars
B. Saturn

C. Uranus
D. Jupiter

47. 1 light year = ?

A. 9.5x106 km
B. 9.5x109 km
C. 9.5x1012 km
D. 9.5x1018 km

48. The planets visible to us without using a telescope are __________.

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
49. According to Big Bang Theory, the Universe began about __________ billion years ago.
A. 10 20
B. 20 30
C. 30 40
D. 40 50
50. Biosensor is used to measure?
A. Blood glucose level
B. The body pH value
C. Amount of hemoglobin
D. Salinity in Urine
ANSWERS: SCIENCE QUIZ

41. B
42. C
43. B
44. D
45. D
46. D
47. C
48. C
49. A
50. A

51. Einsteins famous equation which states that mass and energy are interchangeable is?

A.
B.
C.
D.

E = mc2
E = cm2
M = ec2
M = ce2

52. The SI unit of electric current is?

A. Coloumb
B. Ampere
C. Volt
D. Watt

53. The principal constituent of the atmosphere of the Earth is?

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon
C. Hydrogen
D. Nitrogen

54. What is Dry Ice?

A. Solid Oxygen
B. Solid Carbon Dioxide
C. Solid Hydrogen
D. Solid Nitrogen

55. What are the primary colours?

A. White, Black, Blue
B. Red, Yellow, Blue
C. Red, Orange, Blue
D. Red, Green, Blue

56. Digestion of food is completed in the __________.

A. small intestine
B. large intestine
C. stomach
D. Liver

57. Carrot is good source of Vitamin?

A. A
B. B complex
C. C
D. D

58. For proper formation of teeth, __________ is essential.

A. iodine
B. copper
C. fluorine
D. iron

59. Deficiency of __________ causes loss of appetite and poor growth.

A. zinc
B. iodine
C. copper
D. iron

60. Meteorology is the study of?

A. seasons
B. atmosphere
C. air and sounds
D. winds and clouds
ANSWERS: SCIENCE QUIZZES

51. A
52. B
53. D
54. B
55. D
56. A
57. A
58. C
59. A
60. B

61. The Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere, by volume, is

A. 0.03%
B. 3%
C. 13%
D. 30%

62. Diamond is an allotropic form of

A. Carbon
B. Hydrogen
C. Nitrogen
D. Silicon

63. The SI unit of Heat is

A. Watt
B. Volt
C. Joule
D. Newton

64. The good sources of Vitamin-A are

A. green leafy vegetables
B. seeds
C. fresh vegetables and fruits
D. sea foods

65. The good sources of Vitamin-B Complex are

A. green leafy vegetables
B. seeds
C. fresh vegetables and fruits
D. sea foods

66. The good sources of Vitamin-C are

A. green leafy vegetables
B. seeds
C. fresh vegetables and fruits
D. sea foods

67. The good sources of iodine are

A. green leafy vegetables
B. seeds
C. fresh vegetables and fruits
D. sea foods

68. The gas, commonly known as laughing gas, is

A. Cabon Dioxide
B. Sulfur Dioxide
C. Nitrous Oxide
D. Sodium Oxide

69. The source of oxygen in photosynthesis is

A. water
B. salts
C. minerals
D. glucose

70. The instrument used to measure wind speed is

A. Anemometer
B. Barometer
C. Hydrometer
D. Hygrometer
ANSWERS: GENERAL SCIENCE MCQs

61. A
62. A
63. C
64. A
65. B
66. C
67. D
68. C
69. A
70. A

71. The natural fats and oils are composed of

A. Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
B. Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen
C. Carbon, Oxygen and Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen

72. The energy value of food is measured in

A. Joule
B. Calories
C. Tesla
D. Proteins

73. Wind energy is the __________ energy.

A. Potential
B. Transverse
C. Kinetic
D. Mechanical

74. Who is considered the founder of meteorology?

A. Aristotle
B. Plato
C. Einstein
D. Newton

75. Water covers __________ of the Earth's surface.

A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%

76. In general, wind speed of 105137 caused

A. minor or no damage
B. considerable damage
C. severe damage
D. extreme damage

77. Acid rain is mainly caused by emissions of __________ in the atmosphere.

A. Sulfur Dioxide and Potassium Nitrate
B. Sulfur and Charcoal
C. Nitrogen Oxide and Potassium Nitrate
D. Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide

78. About 50% of the Earths crust, including the waters on the Earth and atmosphere, is
A. Oxygen
B. Cabon Dioxide
C. Silicon
D. Clay

79. The fourth state of matter is

A. Water
B. Salts
C. Vapours
D. Plasma

80. The device used to convert Alternate Current into Direct Current is called
A. Anemometer
B. Battery
C. Galvanometer
D. Rectifier
ANSWERS: GENERAL SCIENCE QUIZ

71. A
72. B
73. C
74. A
75. C
76. A
77. D
78. A
79. D
80. D

71. The natural fats and oils are composed of

A. Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
B. Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen
C. Carbon, Oxygen and Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen

72. The energy value of food is measured in

A. Joule
B. Calories
C. Tesla
D. Proteins

73. Wind energy is the __________ energy.

A. Potential
B. Transverse
C. Kinetic
D. Mechanical

74. Who is considered the founder of meteorology?

A. Aristotle
B. Plato
C. Einstein
D. Newton

75. Water covers __________ of the Earth's surface.

A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%

76. In general, wind speed of 105137 caused

A. minor or no damage
B. considerable damage
C. severe damage
D. extreme damage

77. Acid rain is mainly caused by emissions of __________ in the atmosphere.

A. Sulfur Dioxide and Potassium Nitrate
B. Sulfur and Charcoal
C. Nitrogen Oxide and Potassium Nitrate
D. Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide

78. About 50% of the Earths crust, including the waters on the Earth and atmosphere, is
A. Oxygen
B. Cabon Dioxide
C. Silicon
D. Clay

79. The fourth state of matter is

A. Water
B. Salts
C. Vapours
D. Plasma

80. The device used to convert Alternate Current into Direct Current is called
A. Anemometer
B. Battery
C. Galvanometer
D. Rectifier
ANSWERS: GENERAL SCIENCE QUIZ

71. A
72. B
73. C
74. A
75. C
76. A
77. D
78. A
79. D
80. D

81. In night, when photosynthesis is stopped, plants

A. take in Carbon Dioxide
B. take in Oxygen
C. give off Carbon Dioxide
D. give off Oxygen

82. During photosynthesis, plants

A. take in Carbon Dioxide
B. take in Oxygen
C. give off Carbon Dioxide
D. give off Oxygen

83. __________ are called the powerhouses of the cell.

A. Mitochondria
B. Vesicles
C. Lungs
D. Liver

84. Mitochondria contain their own supply of

A. DNA
B. Amino acids
C. Vitamins
D. Oxygen

85. The first chemical explosive, Gunpowder, is a mixture of

A. Sulfur, Charcoal and Nitrogen Oxide
B. Sulfur, Charcoal, and Potassium Nitrate
C. Sulfur and Charcoal
D. Charcoal and Potassium Nitrate

86. The number of oscillations per second is called the

A. hertz
B. waves
C. pitch
D. frequency

87. Sound waves from a loudspeaker are caused by

A. frequency
B. vibrations
C. pitch
D. amplitude

88. The guitar has __________ strings.

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

89. The device used to measure movements of the heart is

A. Cardiograph
B. Seismograph
C. Hydrometer
D. Hygrometer

90. The unit used to measure Pressure is

A. pascal
B. newton
C. watt
D. tesla
ANSWERS: GENERAL SCIENCE QUIZZES

81. C
82. D
83. A
84. A
85. B
86. D
87. B
88. C
89. A
90. A

91. There are __________ methods of heat transfer.

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

92. Which from the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. All are methods of heat transfer

93. If we heat one end of metallic rod, the other end gets hot. The method of heat transfer is
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. None of these

94. A person seated in front of a fire receives heat by

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. None of these

95. The unit used to measure magnetic flux is

A. pascal
B. farad
C. weber
D. henry

96. Battery was invented by

A. Volta
B. Hero
C. Fermi
D. Maiman

97. The most abundant element in the earth's crust is oxygen. The second most abundant
element in the earth's crust is
A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Brass
D. Silicon

98. The nearest planet to the Sun is

A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Jupiter
99. Bronze is an alloy of
A. Iron, Carbon
B. Copper, Tin
C. Nickel, Zinc
D. Mercury, Lead

100.
Molecules with identical molecular formulae but with different structural
formulae are called
A. Isotopes
B. Isomers
C. Electrode
D. Compound
ANSWERS: DAILY SCIENCE MCQs

91. A
92. D
93. A
94. C
95. C
96. A
97. D
98. B
99. B
100.

101.

One way of transfer of heat energy is 'convection' which occurs in

A.
B.
C.
D.

Liquids only
Gasses only
Liquids and gasses
Liquids, gasses and solids

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following is incompressible

Solids
Liquids
Gasses
All are compressible

102.

103.
The key factor in determining the weather is the quantity of ________ in the
atmosphere.
A. Water vapour
B. Oxygen
C. Carbondioxide
D. Hydrogen

104.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The entropy of the universe is

Increasing
Decreasing
Constant
None of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following methods of heat transfer can take place in a vaccum?
Canduction
Convection
Radiation
All

A.
B.
C.
D.

Neutrons were discovered by

Einstein
James Chadwick
F.W. Aston
Rutherford

105.

106.

107.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Mass Spectrograph was invented by

Einstein
James Chadwick
F.W. Aston
Rutherford

A.
B.
C.
D.

Nucleus was discovered by

Einstein
James Chadwick
F.W. Aston
Rutherford

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which is the process of science?

Observation > Experiments > Hypothesis
Hypothesis > Observations > Experiments
Observation > Hypothesis > Experiments
Experiments > Observations > Hypothesis

A.
B.
C.
D.

Salty water can be made pure by the method of

filtration
evaporation
chromatography
distillation

108.

109.

110.

ANSWERS: DAILY SCIENCE QUIZ

101.
102.
103.
104.
105.
106.
107.
108.
109.
110.

C
B
A
A
C
B
C
D
C
D

111.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The unit of efficiency is

Volt
Watt
Joules
None of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following is NOT a stored energy?

Thermal
Gravitational
Elastic potential energy
Chemical

A.
B.
C.
D.

Energy can be converted from one form to another, but all energy ends up as
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Heat energy
Chemical energy

A.
B.
C.
D.

A battery converts ________ into electrical energy.

Potential energy
Chemical energy
Nuclear energy
Mechanical energy

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following is NOT a renewable energy resource?

Geothermal
Biomass
Solar
Nuclear

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following is NOT a non-renewable energy resource?

Coal
Natural gas
Nuclear
Geothermal

112.

113.

114.

115.

116.

117.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Current is the flow of

Electrons
Protons
Neutrons
Voltage

A.
B.
C.
D.

The unit of current is

Volt
Ampere
Ohm
Watt

A.
B.
C.
D.

To prevent electric shocks, a/an ________ is placed in the circuit.

Amneter
Voltmeter
Fuse
Diode

A.
B.
C.
D.

Electrons were discovered by

James Chadwick
J.J. Thomson
F.W. Aston
Rutherford

118.

119.

120.

ANSWERS: DAILY SCIENCE QUIZZES

111.
112.
113.
114.
115.
116.
117.
118.
119.
120.

D
A
C
B
D
D
A
B
C
B

121.
A.
B.
C.
D.

When molten rock cools and solidifies, the ________ are formed.
igneous rocks
satimantary rocks
metamorphet rocks
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Molten rock below the surface of the Earth is called?

Lava
Magma
Crystals
Granite

A.
B.
C.
D.

Molten rock above the surface of the Earth is called?

Lava
Magma
Crystals
Granite

A.
B.
C.
D.

The metal which is liquid at room temperature is?

Zinc
Nickol
Lead
Mercury

A.
B.
C.
D.

Between the melting point and boiling point of a substance, the substance is a?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Crystal

A.
B.
C.
D.

The boiling point of alcohol is

78 oc
86 oc
94 oc
100 oc

122.

123.

124.

125.

126.

127.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The visible cloud of dust and gas in space is called?

White Dwarf
Supernova
Nebula
Galaxy

128.
The average salinity of the Earth's oceans in 1 kilogram of sea water is about
________ grams of salt.
A. 90
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

129.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The most abundant substance that constitutes the mass of the Earth is?
Iron
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Silicon

A.
B.
C.
D.

The Earth's atmosphere is divided into ________ main layers.

4
5
6
7

130.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE QUESTIONS

121.
122.
123.
124.
125.
126.
127.
128.
129.
130.

A
B
A
D
B
A
C
D
A
B

131.
Rocks which are formed by high temperature and pressure on existing rocks over
a period of time are called ________ rocks.
A. igneous
B. metamorphic
C. sedimentary
D. crystal

132.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Marble and slate are examples of

igneous rocks
metamorphic rocks
sedimentary rocks
crystals

A.
B.
C.
D.

Sandstone and limestone are examples of

igneous rocks
metamorphic rocks
sedimentary rocks
crystals

133.

134.
Absolute zero, which is the lower limit of the thermodynamic temperature scale,
is equivalent to ________ on the celsius scale.
A. -273 oc
B. 0 oc
C. 100 oc
D. 973 oc

135.
A.
B.
C.
D.

136.

The diameter of the Earth's equator is larger than the pole-to-pole diameter by
40 km
43 km
46 km
49 km

The Tectonic Plates of the Earth lies in

A. Inner Core
B. Outer Core
C. Lithosphere

D. Asthenosphere

137.
A.
B.
C.
D.

138.

There are ________ major tectonic plates.

4
5
6
7

A.
B.
C.
D.

The fresh water on the Earth is ________ of the total water.

2.5%
5%
7.5%
10%
The Ozone Layer lies in the
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere

A.
B.
C.
D.

The Earth's atmosphere is divided into ________ layers.

4
5
6
7

A.
B.
C.
D.
139.

140.

ANSWERS: EVERYDAY SCIENCE QUESTIONS

131.
132.
133.
134.
135.
136.
137.
138.
139.
140.

B
B
C
A
B
C
D
A
B
B

141.

Which type of rock may contain fossils?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Crystals

A.
B.
C.
D.

The mass is highly concentrated form of

Weight
Energy
Force
Momentum

A.
B.
C.
D.

The whole Earth can be covered by ________ geo-stationary satellites.

3
4
5
6

A.
B.
C.
D.

The ozone layer is at height of ________ kilometers from the surface of the Earth.
10 to 20
20 to 30
30 to 40
40 to 50

A.
B.
C.
D.

The ozone layer was discovered by

F.W. Aston and J.J Thomson
Albert Einstein
Rutherford
Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson

A.
B.
C.
D.

The interior structure of the Earth is divided into ________ layers.

4
5
6
7

142.

143.

144.

145.

146.

147.
A.
B.
C.
D.

We live on the Earth's

Inner core
Outer core
Crust
Mantle

A.
B.
C.
D.

The thickest layer of the Earth is

Crust
Inner core
Outer core
Mantle

A.
B.
C.
D.

The outermost layer of the Earth is

Crust
Inner mantle
Outer mantle
Core

A.
B.
C.
D.

The Earth's crust ranges from ________ km in depth.

0-5
5-10
5-70
10-70

148.

149.

150.

ANSWERS: DAILY SCIENCE QUESTIONS

141.
142.
143.
144.
145.
146.
147.
148.
149.
150.

C
B
A
B
D
B
C
D
A
C

151.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The Earth's internal heat mainly comes from

Liquid hydrogen
Chemical reactions
Radioactive decay
Molecular kinetic energy

A.
B.
C.
D.

There are different reasons on the Earth because of

Rotation of the Earth
Revolution of the Earth
The Earth's axis is tilted
The Earth's distance from the Sun

A.
B.
C.
D.

On average, Air contains ________ % of water vapour.

1
3
5
7

152.

153.

154.
Earth's troposphere extends from the Earth's surface to an average height of about
________ km.
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 17

155.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The science of lightning is called

Aerology
Meteorology
Electeorology
Fulminology

A.
B.
C.
D.

Ships use ________ to find the depth of the ocean beneath them.
Pictches
Echoes
Frequencies
None of these

156.

157.
Molecules with identical molecular formulae but with different structural
formulae are called
A. Isomers
B. Isotopes
C. Atomic number
D. Mass number

158.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The anode is the electrode connected to the ________ terminal of a battery.

Positive
Negative
Neutral
Free

A.
B.
C.
D.

The unit used to measure humidity is

Barometer
Hydrometer
Hygrometer
Galvanometer

A.
B.
C.
D.

Laser was invented by

Volta
Sturgeon
Hero
Maiman

159.

160.

ANSWERS: QUESTIONS OF EVERYDAY SCIENCE

151.
152.
153.
154.
155.
156.
157.
158.
159.
160.

C
C
A
B
D
B
A
A
C
D

161.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The vernier calipers is used to measure

Length
Time
Temperature
Viscority

A.
B.
C.
D.

Atomic clock is used to measure ________ intervals of time.

Very short
Short
Very long
Long

A.
B.
C.
D.

1 tonne = ________ kg
100
400
1000
4000

A.
B.
C.
D.

An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is

Ammeter
Manometer
Galvanometer
Barometer

A.
B.
C.
D.

An instrument used to measure gas pressure is

Ammeter
Manometer
Galvanometer
Barometer

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

Gamma rays
X-rays
Microwaves
Radio waves

162.

163.

164.

165.

166.

167.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

Gamma rays
X-rays
Microwaves
Radio waves

A.
B.
C.
D.

All electromagnetic waves have the same

Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength in vaccum
Speed in vaccum

A.
B.
C.
D.

The reflection of sound is called

Frequency
Vibration
Echo
Wave

A.
B.
C.
D.

An instrument used to measure electric current is called

Ammeter
Barometer
Galvanometer
Manometer

168.

169.

170.

ANSWERS: GENERAL SCIENCE QUESTIONS

161.
162.
163.
164.
165.
166.
167.
168.
169.
170.

A
A
C
D
B
D
A
D
C
A

171.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The SI unit of thermodynamic temperature is

Celsius
Fahrenheight
Kelvin
None of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The shortest distance between crest to crest is called

Phare
thoughs
Amplitude
Wavelength

A.
B.
C.
D.

The speed of sound is fastest in

Solids
Liquids
Gasses
Vaccum

A.
B.
C.
D.

The speed of sound is slowest in

Solids
Liquids
Gasses
Vaccum

A.
B.
C.
D.

Radioactivity was discovered by

Henri Becquerel
Pierre Curie
Marie Curie
Rutherford

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following has the greatest ionising power?

Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays
All three has same ionising power

172.

173.

174.

175.

176.

177.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following has the greatest penetrating power?

Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays
All three have same penetrating power

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following has the greatest speed?

Alpha
Beta
Gamma
None

A.
B.
C.
D.

At night
The land cools faster than the water in the sea
The water in the sea cools faster than the land
The land and the water in the sea cools together
None of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The chemical name of chalk is

Sodium nitrate
Zinc sulfate
Sulphuric acid
Calcium carbonate

178.

179.

180.

ANSWERS: QUESTIONS OF SCIENCE

171.
172.
173.
174.
175.
176.
177.
178.
179.
180.

C
D
A
C
A
A
C
C
A
D

181.
The branch of science which study the interaction between matter and radian
energy is called
A. Thermochemistry
B. Polymer chemistry
C. Spectroscopy
D. Electrochemistry

182.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The horizontal rows of the periodic table are called

Groups
Periods
Sets
Matrices

A.
B.
C.
D.

The vertical coloumns of the periodic table are called

Groups
Periods
Sets
Matrices

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which metallic element is liquid at room temperature?

Zinc
Nickel
Lead
Mercury

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which non-metallic element is liquid at room temperature?

Bromine
Flourine
Chlorine
Phosphorous

A.
B.
C.
D.

Battery charger converts electrical energy into ________ energy.

Kinetic
Potential
Chemical
Nuclear

183.

184.

185.

186.

187.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A loudspeaker changes ________ energy into sound energy.

Chemical
Electrical
Light
Kinetic

A.
B.
C.
D.

The strongest part(s) of a magnet is/are

North pole
South pole
North and south pole
Median of north and south pole

A.
B.
C.
D.

Electromagnetic induction was discovered by

Carnot
Volta
Faraday
Bessel

A.
B.
C.
D.

Battery was invented by

Carnot
Volta
Faraday
Bessel

188.

189.

190.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

181.
182.
183.
184.
185.
186.
187.
188.
189.
190.

C
B
A
D
A
C
B
C
C
B

191.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The most abundant form of matter in the universe is

Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma

A.
B.
C.
D.

When gas is ionized, ________ forms.

Molecule
Element
Plasma
Current

A.
B.
C.
D.

Wind is caused by
Difference in atmospheric pressure
Difference in atmospheric temperature
Rotation of the Earth
Revolution of the Earth

A.
B.
C.
D.

Wind speed is measured by

Anemometer
Barometer
Ceilometer
Galvanometer

A.
B.
C.
D.

The fact that universe is expanding was discovered by

Hahn
Hubble
Rontgen
Rutherford

A.
B.
C.
D.

X-rays were discovered by

Hahn
Hubble
Rontgen
Rutherford

192.

193.

194.

195.

196.

197.
The Nobel prize in physics for the discovery of the law of photoelectric effect was
awarded to
A. Newton
B. Einstein
C. Rontgen
D. Rutherford

198.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The symbol of gold is

Au
Ag
Fe
Sg

A.
B.
C.
D.

Plaster of Paris is produced by heating

Graphite
Gypsum
Zinc
Lead

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which from the following is NOT true about Helium gas

Colourless
Odorless
Tasteless
Toxic

199.

200.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

191.
192.
193.
194.
195.
196.
197.
198.
199.
200.

D
C
A
A
B
C
B
A
B
D

201.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which is the largest excretory organ of the body

lungs
skin
liver
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The brain is enclosed in a bony case called

diaphragam
vertebral column
cranium
vertebrae

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which is the bone that is present in forelimb

radius
femur
ribs
sternum

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which one is herbivore

cat
dog
cow
lion

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which structure helps in transport of water in plants

phloem
leaf
bark
xylem

A.
B.
C.
D.

The organisms that can make their own food are called
producers
consumers
secondary consumers
decomposers

202.

203.

204.

205.

206.

207.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Bacteria are
eukaryotes
prokaryotes
non-living
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Bile juice is secreted by

pancreas
stomach
intestine
gall bladder

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which part of the blood cells provide immunity

RBC
WBC
platelet
blood plasma

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which structure prevent water loss in plants

cuticle
bark
mesophyll
leaf

208.

209.

210.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

201.
202.
203.
204.
205.
206.
207.
208.
209.
210.

B
C
A
C
D
A
B
D
B
A

211.
A.
B.
C.
D.

DNA structure was first described by

Pasteur
Robert Koch
Watson and Crick
Carlous Linnaues

A.
B.
C.
D.

Pollination is best defined as

germination of pollen grains
transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
formation of pollen grains
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Movement of cell against concentration gradient is called

active transport
osmosis
diffusion
both b and c

A.
B.
C.
D.

One of the following is not a function of bones

support
production of blood cells
protein synthesis
muscle attachment

A.
B.
C.
D.

Plants absorb most part of water needed by them through their

stem
root hairs
leaf
bark

A.
B.
C.
D.

Highly intelligent mammals are

rat
bat
dolphin
elephant

212.

213.

214.

215.

216.

217.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Process of cell division take place by

mitosis
fertilization
reproduction
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Prokaryotic cell lack

nucleolus
nuclear membrane
both a and b
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Pulses are a good source of

proteins
carbohydrates
vitamins
minerals

A.
B.
C.
D.

Plants that grow in dry habitat are called

hydrophytes
xerophytes
shrubs
herbs

218.

219.

220.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

211.
212.
213.
214.
215.
216.
217.
218.
219.
220.

C
B
A
C
B
C
A
C
A
B

221.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Oxygen released in the process of photosynthesis comes from

water
oxygen
carbon dioxide
nitrogen dioxide

A.
B.
C.
D.

Phloem tissue is found in

liver
placenta
plants
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Plant bends towards the source of light on account of the movement known as
geotropism
hydrotropism
chemotropism
phototropism

A.
B.
C.
D.

Animal lacks
starch
cellulose
protein
lipids

222.

223.

224.

225.
On which of the following plants did Gregor Mendal perform his classical
experiment
A. corn
B. mustard
C. pea
D. sunflower

226.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Among the biotic components of the ecosystem, the producer system is

carnivores
herbivores
plants
animals

227.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Breeding and management of bees is known

agriculture
sericulture
horticulture
apiculture

A.
B.
C.
D.

Study of fossils is called

psychology
paleontology
biodiversity
haematology

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which is an example of fungi

paramecium
euglena
penicillium
octopus

A.
B.
C.
D.

The scientific name of human is

Homo sapiens
Homo habiscus
Oriza sativa
none of these

228.

229.

230.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

221.
222.
223.
224.
225.
226.
227.
228.
229.
230.

A
C
D
B
C
C
D
B
C
A

231.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Thread like structures in fungi are called

mycelium
hyphae
sporangium
spores

A.
B.
C.
D.

The smallest bacteria on earth is

mycoplasma
E.coli
salmonella
clostridium

A.
B.
C.
D.

Vaccine for rabies was developed by

Robert Koch
Robert Brown
Pasteur
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Malaria is caused by
mosquito
plasmodium
virus
bacteria

A.
B.
C.
D.

Hepatitis is inflammation of
stomach
kidney
lungs
liver

A.
B.
C.
D.

Penicillin is obtained from

soil
bacteria
fungi
virus

232.

233.

234.

235.

236.

237.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which one is endoparasite

lice
ticks
virus
tape worm

A.
B.
C.
D.

Fructose is
pentose sugar
hexose sugar
heptose sugar
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Peptide bond is a
C-N link
N-H link
C-O link
N-O link

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which is correct about enzymes

protein in nature
speed up reaction
denature at high temperature
all of these

238.

239.

240.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

231.
232.
233.
234.
235.
236.
237.
238.
239.
240.

B
A
C
B
D
C
D
A
B
D

241.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which is called power house of the cell

golgi complex
mitochondria
nucleus
endoplasmic reticulum

A.
B.
C.
D.

The structure that is absent in animal cell

cell wall
nulcleus
centriole
mitochondria

A.
B.
C.
D.

The non-protein part of enzyme is called

co-enzyme
activator
cofactor
substrate

A.
B.
C.
D.

Nucleic acid were first isolated by

Erwin Chargaff
Friedrich Miescher
Rosalind Franklin
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

One of the following is not pyrimidine

thymine
cytosine
guanine
uracil

A.
B.
C.
D.

Fructose is
milk sugar
cereal sugar
aldo sugar
keto sugar

242.

243.

244.

245.

246.

247.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Group of tissues doing a particular job

organ
system
organelle
individual

A.
B.
C.
D.

Members of the same species living in the same place at the same time make
population
ecosystem
community
trophic level

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which one is a leukocyte

red blood cell
plasma cell
monocyte
all of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which one of the following contain deoxygenated blood

pulmonary artery
hepatic artery
left atrium
none of these

248.

249.

250.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

241.
242.
243.
244.
245.
246.
247.
248.
249.
250.

B
A
C
B
C
D
A
C
C
A

251.
A.
B.
C.
D.

In most plants the food is transported in form of

fructose
sucrose
starch
glucose

A.
B.
C.
D.

How many molecules of carbon dioxide are formed in one Kreb's cycle
2
4
6
1

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which enzyme digest carbohydrates

lipase
proteases
amylases
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The pancreas produce digestive enzymes and release in the

stomach
esophagus
large intestine
small intestine

252.

253.

254.

255.
called
A.
B.
C.
D.

Detail study of internal organs at level of tissue with the help of microscope is

256.

The exchange of chromosal segments i.e.crossing over occurs during

first meiotic division
mitotic division
second meiotic division
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

histology
anatomy
physiology
embryology

257.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Many bacteria in our digestive system synthesize vitamins for example vitamin
B1
B2
B12
B6

A.
B.
C.
D.

It is very serious disease of brain which is caused by fungi

ring worm
meningitis
hepatitis
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

They are widespread as protective coatings on fruits and leaves

cholesterol
waxes
chitin
all of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

They are present in the underground parts of the plants and stored food
leucoplast
chromoplast
chloroplast
stem

258.

259.

260.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

251.
252.
253.
254.
255.
256.
257.
258.
259.
260.

B
C
C
D
A
A
C
B
B
A

261.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The simplest amino acid is

alanine
glycine
valine
phenylalanine

A.
B.
C.
D.

Accumulation of lipid molecules in brain cells lead to

paralysis
oedema
mental retardation
all of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The life and activities of a cell is controlled by

cytoplasm
nucleus
vacuole
mitochondria

A.
B.
C.
D.

Flagella are composed of

micro tubules
micro filaments
intermediate filaments
glycoproteins

A.
B.
C.
D.

Tobacco mosaic virus was crystallized by

Pasteur
Chamberland
Stanely
Ivanowski

A.
B.
C.
D.

Non-enveloped naked viruses are known as

prions
bacteriophages
oncoviruses
virions

262.

263.

264.

265.

266.

267.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Gram +ve bacteria on treatment with crystal violet dye give colour
red
green
purple
pink

A.
B.
C.
D.

Malarial parasite is injected into man as

sporozoites
merozoites
zygote
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The terms procariotique and eucariotique were proposed by

Whittaker
Chatton
Haeckel
Margulis and Schwartz

A.
B.
C.
D.

The most common type of asexual reproduction in the fungi is

fragmentation
spore production
budding
binary fission

268.

269.

270.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

261.
262.
263.
264.
265.
266.
267.
268.
269.
270.

B
C
B
A
C
D
C
A
B
B

271.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Outside the thallus of Marchantia there are special structures called

stem tuber
rhizoids
sporangium
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The vascular plants are termed as

tracheophytes
bryophytes
pteridophytes
all of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

In human beings influenza is caused by

bacteria
protist
virus
fungi

272.

273.

274.
In many which phylum the body of an organisms is usually divided in there
regions called head, thorax and abdomen
A. echinodermata
B. mollusca
C. nematoda
D. arthropoda

275.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Snails belong to
gastropods
bivalves
arthropods
platyhelminthes

A.
B.
C.
D.

Amoeba moves in water with the help of locomotory organs called

tube feet
cilia
pseudopodia
flagella

276.

277.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Liver fluke is parasite in the liver of

cattle
sheep
goat
all of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

In all coelentrates endoderm give rise to

nervous system
digestive system
reproductive system
circulatory system

A.
B.
C.
D.

Higher vascular plants are also called

flowering plants
seed plants
ferns
none of these

278.

279.

280.
in

The plants which produce embryo but lack vascular tissues and seeds are placed
A.
B.
C.
D.

bryophytes
pteridophytes
tracheophytes
all of these
ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

271.
272.
273.
274.
275.
276.
277.
278.
279.
280.

B
A
C
D
A
C
D
B
B
A

281.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which bone is called beauty bone in women

sternum
clavicle
maxilla
radius

A.
B.
C.
D.

Detachment of myosin head and actin in rigor mortis occurs due to

stored ATP in body
hypercalcemia
autolysis in body
hyperactivity of mitochondria

A.
B.
C.
D.

Release of the ovum from ovary is called

fertilization
ovulation
implantation
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The foetus is protected from the mechanical damage by the

cervix
vagina
uterus
amniotic fluid

A.
B.
C.
D.

Rich source of energy in seimen is

glucose
fructose
lactose
sacrose

A.
B.
C.
D.

Sickle cell anemia was discovered by

Vernon Ingram
Sanger
Miescher
none of these

282.

283.

284.

285.

286.

287.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Earthworm lives in
sea water
moist soil
fresh water
none of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

Kangaroo has an abdominal pouch known as

placenta
guttural pouch
marsupial
all of these

A.
B.
C.
D.

The utilization of the products of digestion is called

ingestion
absorption
assimilation
both a and b

A.
B.
C.
D.

Parabronchi are present in

cockroach
frog
fish
birds

288.

289.

290.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

281.
282.
283.
284.
285.
286.
287.
288.
289.
290.

B
C
B
D
A
A
B
C
C
D

291.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The respiratory problem most common in smokers is

tuberculosis
emphysema
asthma
cancer

A.
B.
C.
D.

Water potential of pure water is

zero
one
negative
two

A.
B.
C.
D.

Bean shaped cells in plants are

mesophyll cells
xylem cells
phloem cells
guard cells

A.
B.
C.
D.

The normal pH of human blood is

6.4
7.0
7.4
7.5

A.
B.
C.
D.

Shrinkage of protoplast due to exosmosis of water is

imbibition
plasmolysis
deplasmolysis
adhesion

A.
B.
C.
D.

Artherosclerosis is a major condition leading to

heart attack
hypertension
stroke
tumor

292.

293.

294.

295.

296.

297.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Villi and microvilli increase

digestion
assimilation
absorption
ingestion

A.
B.
C.
D.

Splitting of glucose relates to

respiration
photorespiration
glycolysis
pyruvic acid

A.
B.
C.
D.

Reptiles hibernate during

summer
winter
spring
autumn

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which of the following plants are called arthrophytes

sphenopsids
lycopsids
psilopsids
pteropsids

298.

299.

300.

ANSWERS: SCIENCE MCQS

291.
292.
293.
294.
295.
296.
297.
298.
299.
300.

B
A
D
C
B
A
C
C
B
A