General Science & Ability MCQs 2017

Q1:

The stone used in whitewash is:
A) Limestone
B) Sandstone
C) Granite
D) None of these

Correct Answer: A - Limestone
Q2:

Radar receives waves called:
A) Electromagnetic waves
B) Mechanical waves
C) Radio waves
D) None of these

Correct Answer: C - Radio waves
Q3:

Plaster of Paris is obtained from:
A) Brochantite
B) Gypsum
C) Chalcanthite
D) None of these

Correct Answer: B - Gypsum
Q4:

Phosphorus helps plant growth of:
A) Leaves
B) Seeds
C) Roots
D) None of these

Correct Answer: C - Roots
Q5:

The blue color of the sky is due to:
A) Rayleigh scattering
B) Mie scattering
C) Sky saturation
D) None of these

Correct Answer: A - Rayleigh scattering
Q6:

Newspaper can be recycled:
A) 5 to 7 times
B) 5 times
C) 4 times
D) None of these

Correct Answer: A - 5 to 7 times
Q7:

Blood clotting happens in which part of the human body?
A) Veins
B) Heart
C) Brain
D) None of these

Correct Answer: D - None of these (Blood vessels, including veins and arteries)
Q8:

The lens used to correct short-sightedness is:
A) Concave polygon
B) Concave prescription lenses
C) Concave mirror
D) None of these

Correct Answer: B - Concave prescription lenses
Q9:

The catalyst to convert oil into ghee is:
A) Nickel
B) Aluminum isopropoxide
C) Phosphonium borate
D) None of these

Correct Answer: A - Nickel
Q10:

The gas used for artificial ripening of green fruit is:
A) Ethylene
B) Ethane
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Acetylene

Correct Answer: A - Ethylene

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