Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

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1.

Select the correct option matching together about Earth shadows: 1. Umbra – darker, central part 2. Penumbra – the outer part 3. Antumbra – partly shaded area beyond the umbra

A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1
D. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Name the acid that is secreted in the stomach?

A. HCl
B. H2S04
C. H2C03
D. HNO3
Answer» B. H2S04
Discussion
3.

In which part of the body digestion of protein starts?

A. Mouth
B. Stomach
C. Duodenum
D. Intestine
Answer» C. Duodenum
Discussion
4.

Name the corona virus that kills human?

A. AIDS
B. FAIDS
C. SARS
D. HIV
Answer» D. HIV
Discussion
5.

Hargobind Khorana had researched on .....

A. Synthesis of simple DNA
B. Understanding the genetic code
C. Reduction of mutation
D. Synthesis of RNA from bacterial cell
Answer» C. Reduction of mutation
Discussion
6.

Heart is made up of

A. Non-striated muscle
B. Cardiac muscle
C. Adipose tissue
D. Striated muscle
Answer» C. Adipose tissue
Discussion
7.

Which of the following name of scientist and their field of work is correctly matched?

A. DNA/Double helix: F. Crick J. Watson, M. Wilkins
B. Modern classification of plants and animals based on a system: Harvey
C. Bacteria: Linnaeus
D. Blood travels in a continuous circuit: Leuwenhock
Answer» B. Modern classification of plants and animals based on a system: Harvey
Discussion
8.

Mention the source of Liver, milk, egg yolk, fish liver oil?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer» D.
Discussion
9.

Proteins are made up of .......

A. Sugars
B. Amino acids
C. Fatty acids
D. Nucleic acids
Answer» C. Fatty acids
Discussion
10.

Vaccination was started by.......

A. Jonas E. Salk
B. Paul Muller
C. Edward Jenner
D. Robert Frost
Answer» D. Robert Frost
Discussion
11.

Greatest number of Sweat glands are present in which part of the human body?

A. Forehead
B. Forearm
C. Palm of the hand
D. Back
Answer» D. Back
Discussion
12.

Which one of the following is not a function of the liver?

A. Regulation of blood sugar
B. Enzyme activation
C. Detoxification
D. Reproduction
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

Which of the following hormones is a steroid?

A. Estrogen
B. Glucagon
C. Insulin
D. Oxytocin
Answer» B. Glucagon
Discussion
14.

Which organ of the body produces the fluid known as bile?

A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Gall bladder
D. Kidney
Answer» B. Pancreas
Discussion
15.

A yellow dust appears on the fingers, whenever we touch the middle of a flower. These tiny yellow grains are one of the most precious substances in nature because they contain the secret of plant life. What is this dust called?

A. Pollen
B. Sperm
C. Spore
D. Sporocyst
Answer» B. Sperm
Discussion
16.

Which of the following is an air-borne disease?

A. Measles
B. Typhoid
C. Pink eye
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Typhoid
Discussion
17.

Which blood vessels have the smallest diameter?

A. Capillaries
B. Arterioles
C. Venules
D. Lymphatic
Answer» B. Arterioles
Discussion
18.

What makes a reptile a reptile?

A. Cold blooded
B. Warm Blooded
C. Non-Hearing
D. Egg-laying
Answer» E.
Discussion
19.

Fungi are plants that lack:

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Chlorophyll
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
20.

Which of the following is not a member of the vitamin B complex?

A. Thiamine
B. Riboflavin
C. Folic acid
D. Ascorbic acid
Answer» E.
Discussion
21.

Which of the following is a large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart?

A. Vein
B. Artery
C. Capillary
D. Nerve
Answer» C. Capillary
Discussion
22.

Diamond ring occurs in which type of solar eclipse?

A. Total Solar eclipse
B. Partial Solar eclipse
C. Annular Solar eclipse
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Partial Solar eclipse
Discussion
23.

What do you understand by an eclipse?

A. Partial or total blocking of light of one celestial object by another.
B. Partial or total blocking of light by Moon.
C. Partial or total blocking of light by Earth.
D. Partial or total blocking of light by Sun.
Answer» B. Partial or total blocking of light by Moon.
Discussion
24.

During a calendar year, the maximum numbers of lunar eclipse that can occur are:

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
Discussion
25.

During lunar eclipse, the visible red colour is because of:

A. Dust in space
B. Dust in moon’s atmosphere
C. Dust in earth’s atmosphere
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
26.

What do you mean by Blood Moon?

A. It is total solar eclipse.
B. It is partial lunar eclipse with red glow
C. It is total lunar eclipse with deep red glow
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
27.

When the same pattern of solar eclipse repeats every 18 years 11 days 8 hours are known as:

A. Nodes cycle
B. Saros cycle
C. Saras cycle
D. Payan cycle
Answer» C. Saras cycle
Discussion
28.

What is Solar Eclipse?

A. When moon comes in between Earth and Sun
B. When Earth comes in between Moon and Sun
C. When Sun comes in between Earth and Moon
D. When Sun rays does not reach Earth.
Answer» B. When Earth comes in between Moon and Sun
Discussion
29.

When did Lunar Eclipse happen?

A. Half Moon
B. Full Moon
C. Equinox
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Equinox
Discussion
30.

When Lunar Eclipse occur?

A. When Sun is between Earth and Moon
B. When Earth is between Sun and Moon
C. When Moon is between Earth and Sun
D. When Earth is between Sun and other celestial bodies
Answer» C. When Moon is between Earth and Sun
Discussion