General Science & Ability MCQs 2016

Q11:

The mango variety having a strong flavor is:
A) Sindhri
B) Chaunsa
C) Langra
D) None of these

Correct Answer: C - Langra
Q12:

The ozone layer protects the Earth from ___ by the Sun:
A) Ultraviolet rays
B) Infrared rays
C) Gamma rays
D) None of these

Correct Answer: A - Ultraviolet rays
Q13:

Proteins are made up of:
A) Polynucleotide
B) Polypeptide
C) Oxyacetylene
D) None of these

Correct Answer: B - Polypeptide
Q14:

The ozone layer is present in the atmosphere in which layer?
A) Exosphere
B) Mesosphere
C) Stratosphere
D) None of these

Correct Answer: C - Stratosphere
Q15:

The pineapple variety suitable for canning is:
A) Queen
B) Kew
C) Mauritius
D) None of these

Correct Answer: B - Kew
Q16:

One of the main functions of the Earth’s ozone layer is to:
A) Prevent global warming
B) Filter out ultraviolet rays
C) Absorb pollution
D) All of the above

Correct Answer: B - Filter out ultraviolet rays
Q17:

The richest source of Riboflavin is:
A) Papaya
B) Mango
C) Bael
D) None of these

Correct Answer: D - None of these (Liver or yeast)
Q18:

The Pakistani population receives the largest dose of ionizing radiation from:
A) Natural sources
B) Fallout from nuclear weapons testing
C) Nuclear medicine
D) Nuclear power plants

Correct Answer: A - Natural sources
Q19:

Which are air pollutants?
A) Aerosols
B) Sewage
C) DDT
D) Fertilizers

Correct Answer: A - Aerosols
Q20:

Which of the following does not cause soil erosion?
A) Wind
B) Overgrazing
C) Sun
D) Water

Correct Answer: C - Sun

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