Scientific Instruments MCQ Quiz
1. What does the instrument 'Chronometer' measure?
A. Magnifies small objects
B. Measures refractive index
C. Accurate time measurement
D. Measures sound intensity
2. What does the instrument 'Manometer' measure?
A. Measures refractive index
B. Measures pressure of gases or liquids
C. Measures optical rotation
D. Magnifies extremely small objects
3. What does the instrument 'Altimeter' measure?
A. Measures electric current
B. Measures pressure of gases or liquids
C. Measures optical rotation
D. Measures altitude (height above sea level)
4. What does the instrument 'Hygrometer' measure?
A. Detects and measures small electric currents
B. Internal imaging using magnetic fields
C. Measures humidity in the air
D. Measures electrical resistance
5. What does the instrument 'MRI Scanner' measure?
A. Measures rainfall amount
B. Measures very fine thickness/dimensions
C. Views distant objects with both eyes
D. Internal imaging using magnetic fields
6. What does the instrument 'Vernier Caliper' measure?
A. Measures sound intensity
B. Measures small lengths precisely
C. Internal imaging using magnetic fields
D. Measures refractive index
7. What does the instrument 'Geiger-Müller Counter' measure?
A. Measures speed of a vehicle
B. Measures small lengths precisely
C. Detects ionizing radiation
D. Measures very fine thickness/dimensions
8. What does the instrument 'Manometer' measure?
A. Measures atmospheric pressure
B. Measures pressure of gases or liquids
C. Measures small lengths precisely
D. Views distant objects with both eyes
9. What does the instrument 'Rain Gauge' measure?
A. Measures rainfall amount
B. Measures atmospheric pressure
C. Analyzes light spectrum
D. Measures refractive index
10. What does the instrument 'Manometer' measure?
A. Measures light intensity
B. Measures short time intervals
C. Analyzes light spectrum
D. Measures pressure of gases or liquids
11. What does the instrument 'Altimeter' measure?
A. Measures altitude (height above sea level)
B. Produces static electricity
C. Displays electric signals/waveforms
D. Measures small lengths precisely
12. What does the instrument 'Ohmmeter' measure?
A. Measures high temperatures
B. Measures frequency of sound
C. Measures distance traveled by vehicle
D. Measures electrical resistance
13. What does the instrument 'Odometer' measure?
A. Views distant celestial objects
B. Measures distance traveled by vehicle
C. Observes internal structures of body/materials
D. Measures purity of milk
14. What does the instrument 'Screw Gauge' measure?
A. Measures radiation dose
B. Measures color intensity/concentration
C. Measures very fine thickness/dimensions
D. Observes internal structures of body/materials
15. What does the instrument 'Tuning Fork' measure?
A. Measures specific gravity of liquids
B. Produces standard sound frequency
C. Measures high temperatures
D. Measures heat energy
16. What does the instrument 'Seismograph' measure?
A. Measures earthquake vibrations
B. Measures mass
C. Magnifies small objects
D. Detects presence of electric charge
17. What does the instrument 'Photometer' measure?
A. Measures light intensity
B. Measures color intensity/concentration
C. Measures voltage, current, and resistance
D. Measures purity of milk
18. What does the instrument 'Polarimeter' measure?
A. Measures acidity or alkalinity (pH)
B. Measures very fine thickness/dimensions
C. Measures optical rotation
D. Measures short time intervals
19. What does the instrument 'Seismograph' measure?
A. Measures acidity or alkalinity (pH)
B. Measures earthquake vibrations
C. Measures sound intensity
D. Internal imaging using magnetic fields
20. What does the instrument 'Geiger-Müller Counter' measure?
A. Measures speed of a vehicle
B. Detects ionizing radiation
C. Measures very fine thickness/dimensions
D. Measures distance traveled by vehicle
Answer Key
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D
11. A
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. C
19. B
20. B
