General Science MCQ
1) What is the PH of H2O?
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Answer: (b) 7
Explanation: H2O is the chemical formula of water. The water is neither acid nor base. Water is only neutral. This category belongs to pH 7. Therefore, the pH of water is 7.
2) Which of the following gas is reduced in the reduction process?
- Oxygen
- Helium
- Carbon
- Hydrogen
Answer: (d) Hydrogen
Explanation: In the reduction process, oxygen is added, and hydrogen is reduced from the reactant.
3) Which of the following compound is mainly used in hand sanitizer?
- Aldehyde
- Acetic acid
- Alcohol
- Ketone
Answer: (c) Alcohol
Explanation: Alcohol is mainly used in hand sanitizers. It kills germs present on our hands or any other places by rendering their oxygen supply.
4) What is the S.I unit of frequency?
- Diopter
- Second
- Hertz
- Meter
Answer: (c) Hertz
Explanation: The frequency is equal to the number of cycles per unit time, so its S.I unit is s-1 which is equal to hertz. Therefore, the S.I unit of frequency is hertz.
5) Acid turns blue litmus paper into which color?
- Black
- Blue
- Red
- Orange
Answer: (c) Red
Explanation: The acid turns blue litmus paper into red litmus paper, and the base turns red litmus paper into blue litmus paper.
6) Which of the following enzymes is not present in the human stomach?
- Pepsin
- Hydrochloric acid
- Mucus
- Trypsin
Answer: (d) Trypsin
Explanation: There are three enzymes present in our stomach pepsin, hydrochloric acid, mucus. Trypsin is present in the small intestine. So, option (d) is the correct answer.
7) Which of the following gland is present in the human mouth?
- Adrenal
- Pituitary
- Gonads
- Salivary
Answer: (d) Salivary
Explanation: The salivary gland is present in the human mouth, which secretes saliva to excrete fat present in human foods.
8) Name the gland which is present above our kidneys?
- Adrenal
- Pituitary
- Gonads
- Salivary
Answer: (a) Adrenal
Explanation: Adrenal gland is present above our kidneys. It controls our blood pressure. It also controls changes that occur in our body during the angry and happy mood.
9) What is the basic unit of our neural system?
- Neutron
- Neuron
- Nephron
- Nucleon
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The basic unit of our neural system is the neuron. It connects our brain to all parts of our body.
10) What is the basic unit of our excretory system?
- Neutron
- Neuron
- Nephron
- Nucleon
Answer: (c) Nephron
Explanation: The basic unit of the excretory system is the nephron. It helps filter blood through urea. It is connected to human’s arteries and veins.
11) What is the unit of wavelength?
- Hertz
- Diopter
- Faraday
- Meter
Answer: (d) Meter
Explanation: The wavelength is the distance between two consecutive waves. The distance is measured in meters, centimeters, or nanometers. Therefore, the unit of wavelength is meter, centimeter, or nanometer.
12) What is the frequency range of white light?
- 4 * 1014 to 8 * 1014
- 4 * 1014 to 9 * 1014
- 5 * 1014 to 8 * 1014
- 5 * 1014 to 9 * 1014
Answer: (a) 4 * 1014 to 8 * 1014
Explanation: White light has seven colors which are violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red. There is a range of frequency of white light, and its frequency range is 4 * 1014 to 8 * 1014.
13) What is the color of AgBr?
- Blue
- Brown
- White
- yellow
Answer: (d) yellow
Explanation: The AgBr is the chemical formula of the silver bromide. The color of AgBr is yellow.
14) What is the other name of Newton’s first law of motion?
- Action-reaction
- Change in momentum
- Law of inertia
- Constant momentum
Answer: (c) Law of inertia
Explanation: Newton’s first law of motion is also known as the law of inertia. It states that everyone remains in their previous position.
15) According to newton’s second law of motion, change in momentum per unit time is equal to ________.
- Force
- Energy
- Acceleration
- Work
Answer: (a) Force
Explanation: According to newton’s second law of motion, change in momentum per unit time is equal to force applied on that body. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
16) What is the color of SO2 gas?
- Blue
- Grey
- Colorless
- Brown
Answer: (c) Colorless
Explanation: SO2 is the chemical formula of sulfur dioxide. The color of SO2 gas is colorless. It gives a pungent smell. Therefore, if we want to recognize the presence of SO2 gas, we smell it.
17) What is the color of CuSO4?
- Blue
- Brown
- Orange
- White
Answer: (d) White
Explanation: CuSO4 is the chemical formula of copper sulphate, and its color is white.
18) What is the S.I unit of electric charge?
- Coulomb
- Ampere
- Faraday
- Ohm
Answer: (a) Coulomb
Explanation: The S.I unit of electric charge is the coulomb.
19) How many carbon atoms are present in heptane?
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 5
Answer: (b) 7
Explanation: Heptane is a hydrocarbon chain that has seven carbon atoms. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
20) What is the chemical formula of benzene?
- C6H6
- C6H4
- C8H6
- C6H8
Answer: (a) C6H6
Explanation: Benzene is a cyclic hydrocarbon chain. It has 6 carbon atoms which are alternatively connected with a double bond. Therefore, the chemical formula of benzene is C6H6.
21) What is the atomic number of phosphorus?
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
Answer: (d) 15
Explanation: The atomic number of phosphorus is 15. It belongs to the 15th group and the 3rd period in the periodic table.
22) Which of the following quantity increases in a group when we move from top to bottom?
- Valency
- Electronegativity
- Atomic size
- Ionization energy
Answer: (c) Atomic size
Explanation: When we move from top to bottom in the periodic table, the number of shells increases, which increases the size of the atom.
23) What is the PH range of acids?
- 0 – 7
- 7 – 14
- 1 – 7
- 7 – 15
Answer: (a) 0 – 7
Explanation: The total range of the PH scale is 0 to 14, in which the pH range of acids is 0 to 7.
24) Name the non-metals which have high melting and boiling point?
- Gallium
- Diamond
- Cesium
- Lead
Answer: (b) Diamond
Explanation: Diamond is a non-metal but still has high melting and boiling point due to its covalent structure. In these options, all other options are metals. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
25) Name the metal which is most ductile?
- Gold
- Silver
- Copper
- Iron
Answer: (a) Gold
Explanation: Gold and platinum are the most ductile metal. Ductility is the property of any element by which it can modify into a wire.
26) What is the S.I unit of current?
- Coulomb
- Ampere
- Ohm
- Volt
Answer: (b) Ampere
Explanation: The S.I unit of charge is ampere. One ampere is equal to the amount of current flowing across a unit length wire.
27) What is the S.I unit of potential difference?
- Volt
- Ampere
- Coulomb
- Ohm
Answer: (a) Volt
Explanation: The S.I unit of potential difference is volt. One volt is equal to the potential difference across a wire having 1-ampere current apply 1-ohm resistance.
28) Name the veins that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body?
- Kidney
- Arteries
- Both (a) and (b)
- None of the these
Answer: (b) Arteries
Explanation: The arteries are attached to the heart. They carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
29) Name the part of the body on which coronavirus affects the most?
- Heart
- Liver
- Kidney
- Lungs
Answer: (d) Lungs
Explanation: The coronavirus has the most impact on human lungs. It causes difficulty in breathing and is harmful to health.
30) Name the part of the eye on which image is formed?
- Cornea
- Lens
- Optical nerves
- Brain
Answer: (a) Cornea
Explanation: The part of the eye on which the image is formed is the cornea. Image is focused by the lens on the cornea, which sends it to the brain through optical nerves.
31) Which of the following diseases is caused by dog bites?
- Scurvy
- Madness
- Rabies
- Colorblindness
Answer: (c) Rabies
Explanation: Rabies is the name of the disease caused by dog bites. In this disease, the person loses his ability to think and understand.
32) Which device is used for measuring air pressure?
- Ammeter
- Voltmeter
- Seismograph
- Barometer
Answer: (d) Barometer
Explanation: The barometer is used for measuring air pressure. It is also called barometric pressure. It measures pressure in bar unit.
33) What is the basic principle of an electric generator?
- Law of constant momentum
- Flaming left-hand rule
- Ohm’s law
Answer: (a) Magnetic induction
Explanation: The basic principle of the electric generator is magnetic induction. It is given by faraday.
34) What is the S.I unit of lens power?
- Joule
- Calorie
- Diopter
- Hertz
Answer: (c) Diopter
Explanation: The S.I unit of lens power is a diopter. It is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length of the lens. P = 1/F.
35) What is the S.I unit of resistance?
- Coulomb
- Ohm
- Volt
- Ampere
Answer: (b) Ohm
Explanation: The S.I unit of resistance is the ohm. If we apply 1 unit voltage in a wire and it gives 1-ampere current, then resistance across this wire is 1 ohm.
36) What is the chemical formula of alcohol?
- C2H5OH
- C2H5
- C2H5COOH
- C2H5O
Answer: (a) C2H5OH
Explanation: The chemical formula of alcohol is C2H5OH. It is ethane with an alcohol group. It is also called ethanol.
37) What is the name of juice secreted from the gall bladder?
- Saliva
- Hydrochloric acid
- Bile juice
- Maltase
Answer: (c) Bile juice
Explanation: Bile juice is secreted from the gall bladder. It is basic in nature. It helps neutralize acidic food.
38) What is the scientific name of humans?
- Mangifera indica
- Rana tigrina
- Homo sapiens
- Homo species
Answer: (c) Homo sapiens
Explanation: The scientific name of humans is homo sapiens.
39) What is the scientific name of frog?
- Anura
- Homo sapiens
- Felis catus
- Mangifera indica
Answer: (a) Anura
Explanation: The scientific name of the frog is Anura.
40) What is the name of farming in which the domestication of hens is involved?
- Pisci culture
- Apiculture
- Poultry culture
- None of the these
Answer: (c) Poultry culture
Explanation: Poultry culture is the farming of hens. It is used for producing eggs. Pisci culture is the farming of fishes. Apiculture is the farming of bees.
41) Who discovered the x-rays?
- Maxwell
- Wilhelm roentgen
- Faraday
- Hertz
Answer: (b) Wilhelm roentgen
Explanation: Wilhelm roentgen discovered the x-ray in 1895. X-ray is used in human body scanning.
42) Who discovered the radioactivity?
- Madam curie
- Henri Becquerel
- Faraday
- Hertz
Answer: (b) Henri Becquerel
Explanation: Henri Becquerel discovered the radioactivity.
43) Name the process by which the human breathes?
- Photosynthesis
- Digestion
- Excretion
- Respiration
Answer: (d) Respiration
Explanation: Respiration is the process by which a person breathes. In this process, oxygen is taken in, and carbon dioxide is taken out.
44) Name the part of the human body in which most of the digestion occurs?
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Mouth
Answer: (b) Small intestine
Explanation: The small intestine is the organ of the human body where complete digestion of food like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats takes place.
45) Name the metal which is easily cut by a simple knife?
- Sodium
- Lead
- Tin
- Mercury
Answer: (a) Sodium
Explanation: Sodium is a metal that is easily cut by a simple knife. Sodium is an alkali metal that belongs to the first group.
46) Name the fabric which is used in making bulletproof jackets?
- Iron
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Kevlar
Answer: (d) Kevlar
Explanation: Kevlar is used in making bulletproof jackets.
Kevlar is a resistor of heat. It is a strong fabric, so it is used in bulletproof jackets.
47) What is the S.I unit of force?
- Newton
- Bar
- Joule
- Newton meter.
Answer: (a) Newton
Explanation: Force is equal to mass into acceleration. The S.I unit of mass is the kilogram, and the S.I unit of acceleration is ms2. So, the S.I unit of force is kgms2 which is equal to Newton. Hence the S.I unit of force is Newton.
48) What is the scientific name of a mango?
- Mangifera indica
- Rana tigrina
- Homo sapiens
- Felis catus
Answer: (a) Mangifera indica
Explanation: The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica.
49) Who is the main producer of our ecosystem?
- Humans
- Plant
- Animals
- Bacteria
Answer: (b) Plant
Explanation: Plants use the sun’s energy for producing their food. So, they are the primary producer of our ecosystem.