General Science & Ability MCQs 2009

The founder of modern astronomy was:
A) Archimedes
B) William Gilbert
C) Nicolaus Copernicus
D) Michael Faraday

The instrument which measures very high temperature is:
A) Manometer
B) Thermostat
C) Chronometer
D) Pyrometer

The science which deals with the study of manners and customs of peoples is:
A) Ethnology
B) Morphology
C) Ethics
D) Genetics

Chemicals used to kill rats and mice are:
A) Insecticides
B) Rodenticides
C) Fungicides
D) Herbicides

Dry ice is:
A) Methane hydrate
B) Liquid Nitrogen
C) Solid Carbon Dioxide
D) Frozen Water

Persons with which blood group are considered universal recipients?
A) A
B) B
C) AB
D) O

The chemical name of vinegar is:
A) Sodium Nitrate
B) Dilute Acetic Acid
C) Chloride of Lime
D) Calcium

Study of life in outer space is known as:
A) Endobiology
B) Exobiology
C) Enterobiology
D) Neobiology

Deficiency of which vitamin decreases hemoglobin production?
A) Biotin
B) Thiamine
C) Niacin
D) Pyridoxine

The name of the common mineral salt present in sweat is:
A) Calcium Oxalate
B) Potassium Sulphate
C) Sodium Chloride
D) Iron Sulphide