General Science & Ability MCQs 2009
Strengthen your knowledge with this comprehensive set of CSS 2009 General Science MCQs. The questions in this section cover a variety of important topics, from human biology and genetics to astronomy and alloys. Test your knowledge on blood groups, the theory of evolution, and the location of the asteroid belt. This resource is perfect for CSS candidates looking to build a strong foundation for the FPSC General Science and Ability paper.
A moderator is used in a nuclear reactor in order to:
A) Accelerate the neutrons
B) Slow down the speed of the neutrons
C) Increase the number of electrons
D) None of these
"Black holes" refer to:
A) Holes occurring in heavenly bodies
B) Bright spots on the sun
C) Collapsing objects of high density
D) Collapsing objects of low density
Cooking gas is a mixture of which of the following two gases?
A) Methane and Carbon Dioxide
B) Oxygen and Nitrogen
C) Oxygen and Methane
D) None of these
Eugenics is the study of:
A) Altering human beings by changing their genetic components
B) People of European origin
C) Different races of mankind
D) Genetics of plants
The position of Earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the sun causing northern summer, is called:
A) Aphelion
B) Perihelion
C) Perigee
D) Apogee
Diamond is a very expensive ornament. It is composed of a single element:
A) Carbon
B) Gold
C) Silver
D) Platinum
Which of the following layers makes radio transmission possible?
A) Troposphere
B) Ionosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Stratosphere
Which of the following explains the reason why there is no total eclipse of the sun?
A) Size of the Earth in relation to that of the moon
B) Orbit of the moon around Earth
C) Direction of rotation of Earth around the sun
D) Area of the sun covered by the moon
Television signals are converted into light signals by:
A) Optical fiber
B) Transistor
C) Decoder
D) Photodiode
Where do most asteroids lie?
A) In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
B) In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Venus
C) In asteroid belt between the orbits of Jupiter and Venus
D) Everywhere in the sky