General Science & Ability MCQs 2011
Get ready for your CSS exam with a detailed review of the CSS 2011 General Science and Ability MCQs. This section focuses on essential topics that are crucial for the competitive exam. From understanding key astronomical concepts like the age of the solar system and solar eclipses to knowing about geology, electricity, and human biology, this list is a vital tool for all CSS aspirants aiming to ace their science paper.
The speed of light in a vacuum is about:
A) 300 million meters per second
B) 300 million meters per hour
C) 300 million kilometers per second
D) 300 million kilometers per hour
The planet of the solar system which has the maximum number of moons is:
A) Jupiter
B) Venus
C) Saturn
D) Uranus
The time light takes from the Sun to reach Earth is:
A) 8 minutes
B) 25 minutes
C) 45 minutes
D) 60 minutes
Sun is a:
A) Planet
B) Satellite
C) Aurora
D) None of these
Light from the Sun travels a distance before it reaches Earth:
A) 50 million km
B) 100 million km
C) 150 million km
D) 200 million km
The age of the solar system is:
A) 4.5 billion years
B) 5.5 billion years
C) 6.5 billion years
D) 7.5 billion years
The most suitable thermometer for measuring the boiling point of water is:
A) Mercury thermometer
B) Alcohol thermometer
C) Bimetallic thermometer
D) None of these
A unit of length equal to the average distance between the Earth and Sun is called:
A) Light year
B) Astronomical unit
C) Parsec
D) Parallax
The density of water is greatest at:
A) 32°C
B) 0°C
C) 4°C
D) 100°C
An eclipse of the sun occurs when:
A) The moon is between the sun and the Earth
B) The sun is between the Earth and the moon
C) The Earth is between the sun and the moon
D) The Earth casts its shadow on the moon