‘General Science Test’

Time Allowed-30 minutes Maximum Marks-150

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a
wrong answer has been given by the candidate, ONE-THIRD of the marks assigned to that
question will be deducted as penalty.

1. Match the following:

(A) Joule 1. Current

(B) Ampere 2. Power
(C) Watt 3. Work
(D) Volt 4. Electric Potential
(E) Calorie 5. Heat

Code:

A B C D E

(a) 3 1 2 4 5

(b) 1 2 3 4 5

© 4 3 2 1 5

(d) 1 3 2 4 5

2. Radar is used for:

(a) Detecting objects by using light waves.

(b) Reflecting sound waves to detect objects.
(c) Determining the presence and location of objects with radio wave
(d) Tracking rain-bearing clouds.

3. The working principle of a washing machine is:

(a) Reverse osmosis

(b) Centrifugation
(c) Dialysis
(d) Diffusion
4. The two balls of iron and wood of same weight dropped from the same height then-

(a) They reach the ground at the same time.

(b) One falls first, another falls later.
(c) The wooden ball falls later
(d) They reach the ground after some gap

5. Total internal reflection can take place when light travels from:

(a) Water to glass

(b) Air to water
(c) Air to glass
(d) Diamond to glass

6. Which one of the following has the highest energy?

(a) Blue light

(b) Green light
(c) Red light
(d) Yellow light

7. The number of images of an object placed between two parallel mirrors is :

(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Six
(d) Infinite

8. The normal temperature of human body is 98.4 *F. It is equivalent temperature in *C is-

(a) 37.89
(b) 36.89
(c) 35.89
(d) 37.80
9. The earth’s magnetic field is due to

(a) Currents circulating inside the core

(b) Presence of a huge magnet at is Centre
(c) Moving charges in space outside
(d) None of the above

10. Which of the following are semiconductors?

1. Silicon
2. Quartz
3. Ceramics
4. Germanium

Choose the correct answer from the following aternatives:

(a) 1&2
(b) 1&3
(c) 1&4
(d) 3&4

11. The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to

(a) Cool down the reactor

(b) Stop the nuclear reaction
(c) Slow down the speed of neutrons
(d) Stop the nuclear reaction

12. Methane is present in the atmosphere of:

(a) Moon
(b) Sun
(c) Mars
(d) Jupiter
13. The ‘Black Box’ of an aero plane is of
(a) Black Color
(b) Orange Color
(c) White Color
(d) Red Color

14. Which of the following carries a negative charge?

(a) X-rays
(b) Alpha Particles
(c) Beta particles
(d) Gamma rays

15. Give thought to following statements:

1. In the process of osmosis, the solvent moves towards a dilute solution from the
concentrated solution
2. In reverse osmosis internal pressure but upon a dilute solution

Among above statements which is/are correct.

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

16. Which is the most reactive metal?

(a) Sodium
(b) Calcium
(c) Iron
(d) Potassium
17. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I List II

A. German Silver 1. Tin

B. Solder 2. Nickel
C. Bleaching Powder 3. Sodium
D. Hypo 4. Chorine

Code:

A B C D

(a) 1 2 4 3

(b) 2 1 3 4

© 1 2 3 4

D 2 1 4 3

18. The gas used in the manufacture of Vanaspati Ghee from Vanaspati Oil is-

(a) Oxygen
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Carbon dioxide

19. The gases employed for respiratory activities of divers are-

(a) Oxygen and Neon

(b) Oxygen and Argon
(c) Oxygen and Helium
(d) Oxygen and Nitrogen
20. The chemical used as a ‘fixer’ in photography is

(a) Sodium sulphate

(b) Sodium thiosulphate
(c) Ammonium persulphate
(d) Borax

21. Consider the following statements about acetylene.

1. It is used in welding industry
2. It is a raw material for preparing plastics
3. It is easily obtained by mixing silicon carbide and water.

Of these statements

(a) 1 & 2 are correct

(b) 1 & 3 are correct
(c) 2 & 3 are correct
(d) 1,2 & 3 are correct

22. Which one of the following is used as an anti-freeze for the automobile engines?

(a) Propyl alcohol

(b) Ethanol
(c) Methanol
(d) Ethylene glycol

23. The element not present in fertilizers is-

(a) Nitrogen
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Chlorine
(d) Phosphorus

24. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(a) Sulphur dioxide - Teeth

(b) Fluoride pollution - Bhopal gas tragedy
(c) Methyl isocyanate - Acid rain
(d) Ozone depletion - skin cancer
25. What is hydroponics?
(a) Study of water plant
(b) Plant without soil enrichment
(c) Grafting plant
(d) Study of vegetable

26. Of the following which one is not a fish?

(a) Starfish
(b) Sawfish
(c) Pipefish
(d) Guitarfish

27. Which of the following statement about bacteria is correct;

(a) They are on the borderline of living and non-living

(b) They are on the borderline of plants and animals
(c) They are on the borderline of flowering and non-flowering plants
(d) None of the above

28. Mendel’s principle of inheritance is based on-

(a) Vegetative reproduction

(b) Asexual reproduction
(c) Sexual reproduction
(d) All of the above

29. How does the plant cell differ from the animal cell?
(a) Mitochondria
(b) Cell wall
(c) Presence of protoplasm
(d) Cell nucleus

30. In human beings, normally in which one of the following parts, does the sperm fertilize the
ovum?
(a) Cervix
(b) Fallopian tube
(c) Lower part of uterus
(d) Upper part of uterus
31. The blood pressure of an individual is 140mm Hg. In this statement. ‘Hg’ refers to-

(a) Hydrogen
(b) Mercury
(c) Hygrometer
(d) Heliograph

32. A person met with an accident and there is no time to check his blood group, which of the
following blood should be given to him?

(a) AB, Rh+

(b) O, Rh+
(c) O,Rh-
(d) AB,Rh-

33. The major chemical compound found in human kidney stones is-

(a) Urea
(b) Calcium carbonate
(c) Calcium oxalate
(d) Calcium sulphate

34. Consider the following statements about probiotic food:

1. The probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans
2. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora

Which of the statements give above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. Which light is most effective in photosynthesis?

(a) Red
(b) Blue
(c) Green
(d) Violet

36. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) Niacin- Pellagra

(b) Thiamine- Beri-beri
(c) Vitamin D- Rickets
(d) Vitamin K- Sterility

37. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the amino acids, tyrosine,
present in protein rich food?

(a) It can help increase energy levels.

(b) It can help with emotional & environmental stress.
(c) It can combat depression
(d) It can protect against free radicals responsible for aging.

38. The Golden Rice contains B-carotene gene which comes from

(a) Carrot
(b) Daffodil
(c) Beetroot
(d) Papaya

39. Lack of which substance causes diabetes in a person?

(a) Glycine
(b) Hemoglobin
(c) Histamine
(d) Insulin
40. After menopause, production of which of the following hormones does not take place in
women?

(a) Progesterone
(b) Testosterone
(c) Estrogen
(d) None of these

41. Which one of the following parts of the human brain is the regulating centre for swallowing
and vomiting?

(a) Cerebellum
(b) Cerebrum
(c) Medulla oblongata
(d) Pons

42. Dengue is a fever caused and transmitted to another human by

(a) Bacteria and female Culex mosquito

(b) Fungus and female Aedes mosquito
(c) Virus and female Aedes mosquito
(d) Protozoan and female Anopheles mosquito

43. In medical terminology ‘Golden Hour’ is related with

(a) Terminal state of cancer
(b) Pregnancy is detected
(c) Heart attack
(d) Actual Child Birth

44. Pyrilla is pest of which crop?

(a) Wheat
(b) Rice
(c) Sugarcane
(d) Soyabean
45. In the case of test tube baby-

(a) Fertilization takes place inside the test tube

(b) Development of the baby takes place inside the test tube
(c) Fertilization takes place outside the mother’s body
(d) Unfertilized egg develops inside the test tube

46. Given:1. Blood cells

2.Bone cells
3.Hair strands
4.Saliva
Samples taken for DNA testing in criminal investigation can be

(a) 1.2 & 3 only

(b) 1 & 4 only
(c) 2 & 3 only
(d) 1,2,3, & 4

47. James D. Watson and Francis Crick are associated with the discovery of

(a) Vaccine
(b) Structure of DNA
(c) Anti-malarial drugs
(d) Penicillin

48. Which was the principal plant used in Green Revolution?

(a) Japonica Rice

(b) Indian Rice
(c) Emmer Wheat
(d) Mexican Wheat

49. In making the saffron spice, which one of the following parts of the plant is used?

(a) Leaf
(b) Petal
(c) Sepal
(d) Stigma
50. Which one of the following types of microorganism is most widely used in industries?

(a) Bacteria
(b) Bacteria & fungi
(c) Bacteria & algae
(d) Bacteria, microalgae & fungi