Everyday Science Mcqs (1972)

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  • In which system of units, gas bills are charged?
    1. SI
    2. CGS
    3. BTU
    4. CNG

  • In BTU system, one BTU is equal to__________?
    1. 2055 Joule
    2. 1155 Joule
    3. 2155 Joule
    4. 1055 Joule

  • The second most abundant metal found in the earth';s crust is_____________?
    1. Silicon
    2. Aluminium
    3. Calcium
    4. Sodium

  • The gases which are used by drivers as an artificial atmosphere are helium and_____________?
    1. Nitrogen
    2. Oxygen
    3. Neon
    4. Carbon monoxide

  • Air contains volume of carbon dioxide approximately?
    1. 3%
    2. 33%
    3. 0.3%
    4. 0.03%

  • Nitrogen occurs in plant and animals in the form of ___________?
    1. Minerals
    2. Fats
    3. Carbohydrates
    4. Proteins

  • As the temperature of ice rises, the ice melts and its density?
    1. Decreases
    2. Remain constant
    3. Increases
    4. Increases upto 10C

  • In blood, the percentage of water is___________?
    1. 75%
    2. 85%
    3. 90%
    4. 95%

  • Coke is made by heating coal in the absence of air at__________?
    1. 700 °C
    2. 900 °C
    3. 1300 °C
    4. 1700 °C

  • Why are soft drink made with chilled water rather than water at room temperature?
    1. Ingredients dissolve better in chilled water
    2. Chilled water enhances the taste
    3. Chilled water attracts more carbon dioxide
    4. Chilled water is more hygienic

  • In an oil lamp, the oil rises up in the wick due to?
    1. Capillary action
    2. Atmospheric pressure
    3. Viscosity of oil
    4. Change in temperature

  • Heating element of an electric heater is made up of___________?
    1. Tungsten
    2. Graphite
    3. Chromium
    4. Nichrome

  • During a total solar eclipse there is most likely to be_____________?
    1. A decrease in the rate of photosynthesis
    2. An increase in the rate of photosynthesis
    3. A decrease in the rate of respiration
    4. No effect on either photosynthesis or respiration

  • A tight-rope walker carries a long pole which he holds across his body. The purpose of this pole is to____________?
    1. Prop him up if he falls
    2. Spread out his weight and reduce the pressure on the rope
    3. Add extra weight to keep the rope tightly stretched
    4. To keep the centre of gravity always vertically above the rope

  • The property by virtue of which metals can be beaten into thin sheets is known as?
    1. Ductility
    2. Malleability
    3. Conductivity
    4. Density

  • A man is standing on a weighing machine in a lift which is moving. The weighing machine will slow MINIMUM reading when, the lift is moving?
    1. Upward with uniform speed
    2. Downward with uniform acceleration
    3. In a free fall due to failure of the lift mechanism
    4. None of these

  • A slow-running pendulum clock can be speeded up by_______________?
    1. Increasing the length of the rod
    2. Increasing the weight of the bob
    3. Reducing the length of the rod
    4. Reducing the weight of the bob

  • The major component of honey is_________?
    1. Glucose
    2. Surcose
    3. Maltose
    4. Fructose

  • If there is no capillarity?
    1. It would be impossible to use a kerosene lamp
    2. The blotting paper would fail to function
    3. There would have been no plants on earth
    4. All of above

  • Which term describes the emission of light by a living organism?
    1. Natural light
    2. Bioluminescence
    3. Illumination
    4. Mimicry

  • What is the symbol of Gold?
    1. Ag
    2. Au
    3. S
    4. None

  • Which is the hottest planet in our Solar system?
    1. Venus
    2. Neptune
    3. Mars
    4. None of these

  • Vitamin B is found in__________?
    1. Sea Foods
    2. Fruits and Vegetables
    3. Seeds
    4. None of these

  • Vitamin C is found in_________?
    1. Sea Food
    2. Seeds
    3. Fruits and Vegetables
    4. None of these

  • For being able to see three-dimensional pictures we have to use___________?
    1. A binocular
    2. A camera
    3. A epidiascope
    4. A stereoscope