570+ General Science Solved MCQs

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451.	A particular cell organelle is sometimes referred certain enzymes that can break down the cell components or even the whole cell. which one of the following is such an organelle ?
A.	Lysosome
B.	Mesosome
C.	Phagosome
D.	Ribosome
Answer» A. Lysosome

452.	The disorder ―Pityriasis simplex capillitii ‖ is most commonly known as which among the following?
A.	Tulip fingers
B.	Dandruff
C.	Baldness
D.	Eczema
Answer» B. Dandruff

453.	What is the number of the Chromosomes affected by Turner syndrome?
A.	44
B.	45
C.	46
D.	47
Answer» B. 45

454.	Ornithophily refers to the pollination through which among the following?
A.	Wind
B.	Insects
C.	Birds
D.	Water
Answer» C. Birds

455.	The insect ―Apis mellifera‖ is commonly known as which among the following?
A.	Sand Fly
B.	Domestic Fly
C.	Honey Bee
D.	Spider
Answer» C. Honey Bee

456.	Which among the following element in the human body / organ makes the main basis of working of the MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)?
A.	Nitrogen
B.	Hydrogen
C.	Calcium
D.	Sodium
Answer» B. Hydrogen

457.	The term ―Halitosis‖ denotes which among the following?
A.	Bad hearing
B.	bad breathe
C.	Baldness
D.	Excessive Sweating
Answer» B. bad breathe

458.	The term ―Gypsophils‖ is associated with the people who have liking for which among the following?
A.	Vultures
B.	Eagles
C.	Hawks
D.	Falcons
Answer» A. Vultures

459.	Bubo bubo is the scientific name of which of the following species?
A.	Hen
B.	Peacock
C.	Eagle
D.	Owl
Answer» D. Owl

460.	Which among the following Vitamin is added to the milk in some countries as it is lost during the process of Fat Removal (Skimming)?
A.	Vitamin A
B.	Vitamin B
C.	Vitamin C
D.	Vitamin D
Answer» A. Vitamin A

461.	Consider the following statements: 1. All kinds of Color Blindness are result of Genetic disorders 2. All kinds of Night Blindness are result of malnutrition Which among the above statements is / are correct?
A.	Only 1 is correct
B.	Only 2 is correct
C.	Both 1 & 2 are correct
D.	Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 are correct

462.	Which among the following diseases is very rare in women compared to the men affected with the same disorder?
A.	Osteoporosis
B.	Color blindness
C.	Nyctalopia
D.	Down Syndrome
Answer» B. Color blindness

463.	Which among the following disease has the minimum incubation period, comparing to other ones?
A.	Small Pox
B.	Influenza
C.	Measles
D.	Mumps
Answer» B. Influenza

464.	Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to lack of absorption of which of the following minerals?
A.	Iodine
B.	Phosphorus
C.	Calcium
D.	Iron
Answer» C. Calcium

465.	Which among the following indicates Vitamin B12?
A.	Niacin
B.	Pyridoxine
C.	Cobalamine
D.	Thiamine
Answer» C. Cobalamine

466.	Hodophobia is the fear of which of the following?
A.	Sleeping
B.	Travel
C.	Drugs
D.	Cattle
Answer» B. Travel

467.	―Pratham‖ the first animal born in 1990 by the IVF (In vitro Fertilization) at the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was a ________ ?
A.	Cow
B.	Buffalo
C.	Sheep
D.	Goat
Answer» B. Buffalo

468.	Genetic Modification (GM) technique RIDL was in news. RIDL is being developed for combating which of the following disease?
A.	Swine Flu
B.	Malaria
C.	Cancer
D.	AIDS
Answer» B. Malaria

469.	Which among the following acid is NOT a Vitamin ?
A.	Folic Acid
B.	Oleic Acid
C.	Pantothenic Acid
D.	Ascorbic Acid
Answer» B. Oleic Acid

470.	Which among the following is found in a Bacteriophage?
A.	only RNA
B.	only DNA
C.	Both RNA & DNA
D.	Either RNA or DNA
Answer» D. Either RNA or DNA

471.	The correct group of animals that suffer from the ―Foot & Mouth ‖ disease is as follows:
A.	Only Cattle
B.	Cattle & Sheeps
C.	Cattle and Pigs
D.	Cattle, Sheeps and Pigs
Answer» D. Cattle, Sheeps and Pigs

472.	Turmeric belongs to from which one of the following family of plants?
A.	Radish
B.	Ginger
C.	Onion
D.	Clove
Answer» B. Ginger

473.	For which of the following diseases first successful vaccination was devloped (it is caused by Variola virus)?
A.	Cow pox
B.	Chicken pox
C.	Small pox
D.	Polio
Answer» C. Small pox

474.	In which of the following era began the Self replicating RNA molecules on Earth ?
A.	Basin Era
B.	Nectarian Era
C.	Early Imbrian
D.	Cryptic Era
Answer» A. Basin Era

475.	What fraction of Body‘s calcium is stored in Bones and teeth?
A.	85%
B.	90%
C.	94%
D.	99%
Answer» D. 99%

570+ General Science Solved MCQs

A particular cell organelle is sometimes referred certain enzymes that can break down the cell components or even the whole cell. which one of the following is such an organelle ?

The disorder ―Pityriasis simplex capillitii ‖ is most commonly known as which among the following?

What is the number of the Chromosomes affected by Turner syndrome?

Ornithophily refers to the pollination through which among the following?

The insect ―Apis mellifera‖ is commonly known as which among the following?

Which among the following element in the human body / organ makes the main basis of working of the MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)?

The term ―Halitosis‖ denotes which among the following?

The term ―Gypsophils‖ is associated with the people who have liking for which among the following?

Bubo bubo is the scientific name of which of the following species?

Which among the following Vitamin is added to the milk in some countries as it is lost during the process of Fat Removal (Skimming)?

Consider the following statements: 1. All kinds of Color Blindness are result of Genetic disorders 2. All kinds of Night Blindness are result of malnutrition Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Which among the following diseases is very rare in women compared to the men affected with the same disorder?

Which among the following disease has the minimum incubation period, comparing to other ones?

Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to lack of absorption of which of the following minerals?

Which among the following indicates Vitamin B12?

Hodophobia is the fear of which of the following?

―Pratham‖ the first animal born in 1990 by the IVF (In vitro Fertilization) at the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was a ________ ?

Genetic Modification (GM) technique RIDL was in news. RIDL is being developed for combating which of the following disease?

Which among the following acid is NOT a Vitamin ?

Which among the following is found in a Bacteriophage?

The correct group of animals that suffer from the ―Foot & Mouth ‖ disease is as follows:

Turmeric belongs to from which one of the following family of plants?

For which of the following diseases first successful vaccination was devloped (it is caused by Variola virus)?

In which of the following era began the Self replicating RNA molecules on Earth ?

What fraction of Body‘s calcium is stored in Bones and teeth?

Which among the following is NOT a true bast fiber?

The metals in which among the following groups are required in maximum quantities in a living organism?

which among the following helps to determine the character of a cell?

Consider the following statements: 1. Color blindness is more common in men 2. Color blindness is an X-linked recessive trait 3. If both the X chromosomes are defective, a woman may have color blindness Which among the above statements are correct?

What name has been given to the fear of crossing roads?

What is the average life of Red Blood cells in our body?

Which of the following plant growth hormone was recognized by Japanese scientists?

Which among the following does not fall in the category of morbid fear or Phobia?

Which among the following is the correct location of pyloric sphincter in human body?

Consider the following statements: Both Cochlea and Vestibular system are parts of Internal ear Only Cochlea makes the auditory system of human body None of the malleus, incus, and stapes are found in the internal ear. Which among the above statements are correct ?

Consider the following statements: 1. Oxygen as well as most Carbon dioxide are transported by Red Blood cells 2. Iron is required for transportation of Oxygen as well as Carbon Dioxide 3. Both Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide bind with Hemoglobin Which among the above statements are correct ?

In which of the following, the cellular power plants – Mitochondria are absent ?

Which among the following is essential gene material ?

Which among the following is the smallest Human Chromosome?

Consider the following statements: 1. Most antigens are Proteins or lipids 2. Lipids work as antigens if they combine with Proteins or polysaccharides 3. Most vaccines contain antigens. Which among the above statements are correct?

Which among the following group represents the most commonly found cancers in the world?

Anesthesia which allows patients to undergo surgery without the distress and pain they would otherwise experience, has been practiced by man since ancient times. Which among the following plant is the most ancient source of anesthesia preparations?

Biologists have been able to demonstrate the hearing and sound sensory mechanism through the acoustico-lateralis system in which of the following vertebrates ?

The Red color of Red wine is mainly because of _____?

What is RuBisCO?

Which of the following part of the body stores Vitamin A, Vitamin D as well as Vitamin B12?

Which of the following organ in human body produces albumin, one of the major components of blood serum?

Which among the following is the only internal human organ which can regenerate?

Horses can also digest cellulose from grasses because _______?

Consider the following statements:
1. All kinds of Color Blindness are result of Genetic disorders
2. All kinds of Night Blindness are result of malnutrition
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. Color blindness is more common in men
2. Color blindness is an X-linked recessive trait
3. If both the X chromosomes are defective, a woman may have color blindness
Which among the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:
Both Cochlea and Vestibular system are parts of Internal ear
Only Cochlea makes the auditory system of human body
None of the malleus, incus, and stapes are found in the internal ear.
Which among the above statements are correct ?

Consider the following statements:
1. Oxygen as well as most Carbon dioxide are transported by Red Blood cells
2. Iron is required for transportation of Oxygen as well as Carbon Dioxide
3. Both Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide bind with Hemoglobin
Which among the above statements are correct ?

Consider the following statements:
1. Most antigens are Proteins or lipids
2. Lipids work as antigens if they combine with Proteins or polysaccharides
3. Most vaccines contain antigens.
Which among the above statements are correct?

476.	Which among the following is NOT a true bast fiber?
A.	Jute
B.	Hemp
C.	Flax
D.	Cotton
Answer» D. Cotton

477.	The metals in which among the following groups are required in maximum quantities in a living organism?
A.	Potassium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Calcium
B.	Potassium, Molybdenum, Copper, Calcium
C.	Pottassium,Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium
D.	Sodium, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese
Answer» C. Pottassium,Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium

478.	which among the following helps to determine the character of a cell?
A.	Nucleus
B.	Chromosomes
C.	Genes
D.	Plasma
Answer» C. Genes

479.	Consider the following statements: 1. Color blindness is more common in men 2. Color blindness is an X-linked recessive trait 3. If both the X chromosomes are defective, a woman may have color blindness Which among the above statements are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	1 & 2
C.	2 & 3
D.	all are correct
Answer» D. all are correct

480.	What name has been given to the fear of crossing roads?
A.	Arthrophobia
B.	Atychiphobia
C.	Aichmophobia
D.	Agyrophobia
Answer» D. Agyrophobia

481.	What is the average life of Red Blood cells in our body?
A.	30-40 days
B.	70-80 days
C.	100-120 days
D.	160-180 days
Answer» C. 100-120 days

482.	Which of the following plant growth hormone was recognized by Japanese scientists?
A.	Auxin
B.	Gibberellins
C.	Abscisic acid
D.	Cytokinin
Answer» B. Gibberellins

483.	Which among the following does not fall in the category of morbid fear or Phobia?
A.	Claustrophobia
B.	Photophobia
C.	Algophobia
D.	Anthophobia
Answer» B. Photophobia

484.	Which among the following is the correct location of pyloric sphincter in human body?
A.	between Oral cavity and esophagus
B.	between Esophagus and Stomach
C.	between Stomach and duodenum
D.	between duodenum and Jejunum
Answer» C. between Stomach and duodenum

485.	Consider the following statements: Both Cochlea and Vestibular system are parts of Internal ear Only Cochlea makes the auditory system of human body None of the malleus, incus, and stapes are found in the internal ear. Which among the above statements are correct ?
A.	1 & 2
B.	2 & 3
C.	1 & 3
D.	all 1,2 & 3
Answer» C. 1 & 3