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1 Which of the following is a function of Earth atmosphere?

A supplies the oxygen and water for life B screens out much of the Suns ultraviolet radiation C insulates the surface against temperature extremes D All of the above

2 What are good sources of fat for the body?

A Fish and eggs B Nuts C Cheese D All of the above

3 Primary productivity is not limited by

A Time B Availability of sunlight C Water D Nutrients

4 Vertebrates and tunicates share

A a notochord and a dorsalhollow nerve cord B the formation of structures from the neural crest. C jaws adapted for feeding. D an endoskeleton that includes a skull.

5 Collisions occur at curves because

A speed on the approach is too great B speed leaving the curve is not enough C speed leaving the curve is too great D speed on the approach is not enough

6 What natural factors contribute to global climate?

A Forest Fires B Solar Activity C Melting Permafrost D All the above

7 Transpiration in plants does helps in which of the following?

A Absorption and upward movement of water B Absorption and upward movement of minerals dissolved in water C Temperature regulation D All options are correct

8 Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?

A Sal is found in moist deciduous forests. B Casuarina is largely found along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu. C Deodar is a coniferous species of tree. D Shola forests are found mainlyon the upper reaches of Himalaya.

9 What is fingerprint powder made of?

A Rosin B Black ferric oxide C Lamp black D All of the above

10 In oil paintinglinseed oil acts as

A Binder B Primer C Wet plaster D Pasting

11 A sheet or web supported by a metal frame is

A Trampoline B Gasoline C Colin D None of the above

12 Which among the following is a non-biodegradable waste?

A Plastic B Flowers C Vegetables D Dead animals

13 __________ is made up of smoke and fog.

A Cloud B Smog C Frost D Haze

14 Cartography is the science of

A coins B maps C cartoons D None of the above

15 The monosaccharides important in nutrition are

A Glucose B Galactose C Fructose D All the above

16 Stretching exercises should ideally be performed

A within a 5-minute time period B 5 to 7 days a week C with a swingingbouncing motion D to the point of moderate pain

17 Major fructose sources include

A breads and cereals B beer and liquor C milk and cheese D fruits and honey

18 Which type of doctor specializes in teeth and jaw alignment?

A Orthodontist B Pediatrician C Psychiatrist D Oncologist

19 Which molecules prevent cell membranes from dissolving in water?

A Phospholipids B Fattyacids C Adenosine triphosphates D None of the above

20 Core of earth is also known as

A Barysphere B Centrosphere C Besosphere D Lithosphere

21 Which macronutrient is vital for every function of the body?

A Water B Carbohydrates C Water D Proteins

22 The largest region of the brain is the

A Cerebellam B Cerebrum C Medullaoblangata D None of the above

23 Human gametes are produced by

A Mitosis B Meiosis C Replication D None of the above

24 Atmospheric conditions are well governed by humidity. Which one among the following may best define humidity?

A Form of suspended water droplets caused bycondensation B Deposition if atmospheric moisture C Almost microscopically small drops of water condensed from and suspended in air D The moisture content of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

25 Which one of the following States of India is not covered by Food Forecasting Stations set up by the Central Water Commission?

A Rajasthan B Jammu and Kashmir C Tripura D Himachal Pradesh

26 Which among the following is not a dwarf planet?

A Mars B Makemake C Pluto D Eris

27 Select the correct statement about the process of scientific inquiry.

A The goal of scientific research is to prove the stated hypothesis. B It is possible to test hypothesessuch as those involving historical eventswithout conducting experiments. C If the results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis that is testedthe experiment is badly designed. D All the above

28 The main products of photosynthesis are

A Oxygen B Sugar C Both A &amp; B D Carbon dioxide

29 The basic structural unit of the body is the

A Organs B Cell C Nerve D Brain

30 The plants which flower only once in their lifetime are called

A Monocots B Monocarpic C Monogenic D Monogamous

31 What is Abell 370 whose picture was recently shared by the NASA?

A Black hole B Exoplanet C Galaxy Cluster D Meteor

32 Galvanised iron sheets have a coating of

A Aluminium B Copper C Zinc D None of the above

33 All of the following are excretory (waste) products of animalsexcept

A Uric Acid B Ammonia C Carbohydrates D Urea

34 What allows a cell to respond to a hormone?

A hormone response element B presence of hormone receptor C Adrenocorticotropic D None of the above

35 Medical study of skin and its diseases is called

A Oncology B Tracheology C Dermatology D Gynecology

36 The end products of glycolysis are

A ATP B NADH C Pyruvate D All the above

37 Which of these is a starting point for primary succession?

A a surface exposed by a retreating glacier B a neglected yard C abandoned farmland D an abandoned city

38 Pedology is the science of:

A ground water B soil C childhood illness D skin disease

39 Which of the following is a healthy blood pressure level?

A 120/80 mmHg B 140/90 mmHg C 90/60 mmHg D 120/140 mmHg

40 Attribution theory was designed to account for

A how people explain others behavior B the process of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others C social facilitation and social loafing D the loss of self-awareness that occurs in group situations

41 Teens who drink are at risk of

A HIV and other STDs B becoming an alcoholic C date rape D All the above

42 Which is not a benefit of burning garbage for fuel?

A It creates more space for farming B It produces methane that can be used like natural gas C It partially addresses the solid waste disposal problem D It provides biomass energy

43 What is the main cause of Tsunami?

A Tectonism B Earthquake on Sea Surface C Tidal force D All the above

44 The wrist is what to the hand?

A Deep B Proximal C Lateral D Superior

45 Term Visible Horizon in astronomy is defined as:-

A The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays passing through the meridian of the place. B The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays not passing through the meridian of the place. C The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays passing through the point of observation. D The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays not passing through the point of observation.

46 Horography is an art of

A constructing dials B reading paintings C monumental scenes D None of the above

47 The disease that has been eradicated from the world is

A small pox B poliomyelitis C leprosy D seizures

48 The process of making RNA from DNA is called

A Replication B Translation C Transcription D None of the above

49 Which of the following is a probe to the Kuiper belt bodies?

A Voyager B Van Allen Probe C New Horizon D Pioneer 11

50 Forest habitat and soil are conserved through

A selective logging B Differencial logs C Both A &amp; B D None of the above

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General Science MCQ Questions Set -8