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Quiz 644: General Science for SSC Examinations

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1. Arrange the following electromagnetic waves in the descending order of their wavelength in the Electromagnetic Spectrum: 1.Infra-Red 2.Ultra-Violet 3.Microwaves 4.Radiowaves [A]4-3-1-2 [B]1-2-3-4 [C]2-3-1-4 [D]2-1-3-4 4-3-1-2 Show Answer 2. Television Remote Controls and Night-Vision Goggles are operated using : [A]Microwaves [B]Infra-Red rays [C]Ultra-Violet Rays [D]LASER Infra-Red rays Show Answer 3. GPRS is the abbreviated form of: [A]General Packet Remote Synchronization [B]Globally Postioned Radio System [C]General Packet Radio Service [D]Globally Positioned Radio Service General Packet Radio Service Show Answer 4. Blue-tooth networking transmits data via low power _______ : [A]Microwaves [B]Radiowaves [C]Infrared Rays [D]Gamma Rays Radiowaves Show Answer 5. After alcohol consumption person cannot walk properly because alcohol affects his: [A]Spinal Cord [B]Cerebrum [C]Cerebellum [D]Medulla Oblongata Cerebellum Show Answer 6. 'Cretinism' is caused by the under-secretion of which of the following hormones? [A]Adrenaline [B]Thyroxin [C]Testosterone [D]Insulin Thyroxin Show Answer 7. Consider the following plants: 1.Jatropha 2.Eucalyptus 3.Pongamia Which among the above are used to obtain 'Biodiesel'? [A]Only 1 [B]1 and 3 [C]2 and 3 [D]1, 2 and 3 1 and 3 Show Answer 8. Astigmatism is a _____ disorder: [A]Visual [B]Olfactory [C]Genetic [D]Hormonal Visual Show Answer 9. Consider the following Statements regarding 'Chlorophyll' pigment: 1.It is a poor absorber of green and near-green wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. 2.Chlorophyll molecule complex centred around a Magnesium ion. Which of the Statement(s) given above are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 Both 1 and 2

Show Answer 10. 'Histology' is a branch of biology which deals with the study of : [A]Tissues [B]Cell division [C]Prokaryotes [D]Ageing and Senescence Tissues Show Answer 11. Which among the following is the smallest gland of the human body? [A]Pineal Gland [B]Islets of Langerhans [C]Adrenal Cortex [D]Thyroid Gland Pineal Gland Show Answer 12. Which of the following is the 'least distance of distinct vision' for a healthy human eye? [A]25 cm [B]45 cm [C]50 cm [D]90 cm 25 cm Show Answer 13. Consider the following properties of radioactive 'Alpha-Rays': 1.Alpha Rays consist of doubly-ionised Helium atoms. 2.They have the highest ionising and penetrating power. Which of the above Statement(s) is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 Only 1 Alpha Rays have the highest Ionization power but Gamma Rays have the highest penetrating power. Show Answer 14. Which among the following chemical compounds is used to bring 'artificial rain'? [A]Magnesium Chloride [B]Silver Iodide [C]Potassium Bromide [D]Sodium Hypochlorite Silver Iodide Show Answer 15. Which among the following is being used as fuel in the 'Fast-Breeder' Reactor of Kalpakkam? [A]Polonium [B]Thorium [C]Plutonium [D]Enriched-Uranium Thorium Show Answer