GENERAL SCIENCE MCQs
100 Questions TextBook
1
Which of these diseases is viral in origin?
2
What organ is primarily affected by malaria?
3
Which blood group is known as the universal recipient, able to receive from any other group?
4
What is the average number of heartbeats per minute for a typical adult male?
5
Which vitamin is essential for maintaining healthy vision in humans?
6
Among these nutrients, which provides the highest number of calories?
7
Which human gland is often referred to as the 'master gland'?
8
What is the approximate number of bones in a newborn baby?
9
What is the largest gland found within the human body?
10
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
11
Which of these glands is responsible for producing tears?
12
What is the primary role of hemoglobin?
13
What is the main purpose of the kidneys?
A
Regulating blood pressureB
Controlling body temperatureC
Filtering waste from the bodyD
Assisting in food digestion 14
What is the core component of hemoglobin?
15
What are the primary components of bones and teeth?
16
In which part of the body is the tibia bone located?
17
What is the name of the largest section of the human brain?
18
How many bones does a typical adult human have?
19
Where in the body are red blood cells produced?
20
What is the total blood volume in a normal adult?
21
Which vitamin aids in the process of blood clotting?
22
What is considered the normal body temperature for a human?
23
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur in humans?
24
Cobalt is a material that is?
A
Strongly drawn to a magnetD
Weakly drawn to a magnet 25
The seismograph, designed for recording earthquake waves, measures them on what scale?
26
Myopia, a defect in human vision, can be corrected using which type of lens?
27
What upward velocity is required for an object to overcome Earth's gravitational pull?
28
A nuclear reactor facilitates controlled nuclear reactions, while a Geiger-Müller counter is used to detect what?
29
How can the magnifying power of a simple microscope be enhanced?
A
By increasing the lens's focal lengthB
By decreasing the lens's focal lengthC
With a large aperture lensD
With a short aperture lens 30
What is the deepest known point on Earth?
31
What causes the twinkling effect of stars?
32
A lactometer, a type of hydrometer, measures the specific gravity of what liquid?
33
What is the temperature of a deceased body?
D
The temperature of its surroundings 34
German Silver is composed of which alloy of metals?
35
At which pole is the continent of Antarctica located?
36
What does the unit 'Parsec' measure?
37
In a fission reaction, a heavy nucleus splits, whereas in a fusion reaction, two or more nuclei combine. What is the latter process called?
C
Fission nuclear reactionD
Fusion nuclear reaction 38
Radar and Sonar operate on a similar principle. Radar uses radio waves, while Sonar uses what?
39
A woman who is six feet tall wants to see her entire reflection in a plane mirror. What is the minimum required length for the mirror?
40
When sunlight enters a dark room, its path becomes visible due to airborne dust particles. This happens because light is?
41
It's possible to identify someone in the dark just by their voice due to its unique?
42
For an echo to be clearly heard at normal temperatures, what is the minimum distance required from the sound source to the reflecting surface?
43
Why does an iron pipe feel colder than a wooden window in winter? Because wood is a?
D
Different state of matter 44
Water in a kettle heats up through convection. How does a person sitting near a fire feel its heat?
45
Why is a gap left between sections of railway tracks when they are joined end to end?
B
To prevent accidents from winter contractionC
To help bear the train's weightD
To avoid accidents from summer expansion 46
What is the name of Ibn-Sina's renowned book that covers human physiology and medicine?
47
An animal that actively hunts and kills other living animals for food is known as a?
48
Fruits like bananas that develop without seeds are referred to as?
49
The quartz crystal in a watch operates based on which scientific principle?
50
An oasis is a feature typically associated with what environment?
51
Why is yeast added to bread dough?
A
It produces carbon dioxide 52
The Aurora Borealis, a natural light display in the northern hemisphere, is caused by radiation from the?
53
What type of harmful radiation does the ozone layer protect us from?
54
Which of the following is classified as a non-metallic mineral?
55
Sedimentary rocks are typically characterized as being?
56
What is the function of a moderator within a nuclear reactor?
B
To reduce the speed of neutronsC
To increase the electron countD
To decrease the electron count 57
Which layer of the atmosphere facilitates radio communication?
58
What kind of fuel is utilized in a Fast Breeder Reactor?
B
Uranium Plutonium carbideC
Uranium Plutonium Oxide 59
What is the primary cause of monsoons?
A
The seasonal reversal of wind patternsD
An increase in temperature 60
What does the term 'Blue Shift' signify in astronomy?
A
An object appearing bluer as it moves toward an observerB
A star changing from white to blueC
The sun becoming blue in the futureD
The initial blue color of a black hole 61
A radioactive element has a half-life of 8 days. How much time will pass for it to decrease from 10 mg to 5 mg?
62
How many spark plugs are required in a diesel engine?
63
Where are most asteroids located?
A
In the asteroid belt between Mars and JupiterB
In the asteroid belt between Mars and VenusC
In the asteroid belt between Jupiter and VenusD
Spread throughout the sky 64
How are television signals transformed into light signals?
65
What is the reason a total solar eclipse does not occur every new moon?
A
The relative size of the Earth to the moonB
The Moon's orbital path around EarthC
The Earth's rotational direction around the SunD
The portion of the sun obscured by the moon 66
Which of these atmospheric layers enables radio transmissions?
67
Diamond, a highly valued gemstone, is made of what single element?
68
What is the term for the point in Earth's orbit when it is farthest from the sun, leading to summer in the northern hemisphere?
69
What is the field of Eugenics the study of?
A
Modifying human traits by altering genetic componentsB
The people of the European regionC
The various races of humanity 70
Which constellation is considered the most brilliant and magnificent in the night sky?
71
What is the orbital period of the planet Mercury as it revolves around the sun?
72
Which of the following materials is the most elastic?
73
Bronze is an alloy created from which metals?
74
What does a hygrometer measure?
C
The humidity in the airD
The specific gravity of liquids 75
What is the chemical name for vinegar?
76
A deficiency in which vitamin leads to decreased hemoglobin production?
78
What are chemicals used for exterminating rats and mice called?
79
What is the term for the scientific study of the manners and customs of peoples?
80
Which instrument is used to measure extremely high temperatures?
81
Who is considered the founder of modern astronomy?
82
On what biological process is the role of biotechnology in food production based?
83
Which method of drug abuse carries the highest risk of HIV (AIDS) infection?
84
If both parents are heterozygous normal, what is the probability of their baby being diabetic?
85
Pakistan's Dr. Abdus Salam was a key contributor to the unification of which two forces?
A
Electromagnetic and gravitational forcesB
Electromagnetic and weak nuclear forcesC
Gravitational and weak nuclear forcesD
Weak and strong nuclear forces 86
Laughing gas is a chemical compound made of which two elements?
87
Which part of the eye is the light-sensitive layer?
88
What is the common mineral salt found in human sweat?
89
Individuals with which blood group are known as universal recipients?
90
What is the study of life in outer space called?
91
What is a primary function of the Earth's ozone layer?
B
To block ultraviolet rays 92
How can base metals be transformed into gold?
C
Through artificial nuclear radioactivityD
Through a chemical reaction 93
Who was the Muslim scientist that wrote the famous book "Al-Qanun"?
94
Which of these elements is not found in abundance in the Earth's crust?
95
Which woody raw material is primarily used to manufacture paper pulp?
96
What is the approximate alcohol percentage in rectified spirit?
97
Which radioactive isotope of Uranium is used in nuclear bombs?
98
Why is human population growth most significant in developing countries?
A
The birth rate is high in these countriesB
The death rate is high in these countriesC
A large part of the population is of child-bearing ageD
The majority of the world's population resides in industrialized nations. 99
A bronze medal is composed of which metals?
100
To which category does the hummingbird belong?