General Science and Ability 2008

**A bus with 32 data lines can transport how many bits at a time?**A) 8091 bitsB) 16 bitsC) 1024 bitsD) 32 bits Show Answer Correct Answer: D – 32 bits

**The second most abundant metal found in the Earth’s crust is:**A) IronB) AluminiumC) SodiumD) None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: B – Aluminium

**In the periodic table, elements have been arranged:**A) In order of increasing volumeB) In order of increasing atomic numberC) All of theseD) None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: B – In order of increasing atomic number

**Ionization energy increases along the:**A) PeriodB) GroupC) All of theseD) None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: A – Period

**Nameplates made of brass get discolored in air because of the presence of which of the following gases in the air?**A) OxygenB) NitrogenC) Carbon DioxideD) Hydrogen Sulphide Show Answer Correct Answer: D – Hydrogen Sulphide

**The silver surface of a thermos flask prevents transfer of heat by:**A) ConductionB) ConvectionC) RadiationD) None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: C – Radiation

**X-rays are produced when a stream of electrons in an X-ray tube:**A) Hits the glass wallB) Strikes a metal targetC) All of theseD) None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: B – Strikes a metal target

**Energy of a body due to its motion is called:**A) Heat energyB) Kinetic energyC) Light energyD) None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: B – Kinetic energy

**Ornithology is the science which deals with:**A) Study of bonesB) Study of birdsC) Study of smellsD) None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: B – Study of birds

**A moving ball stops due to the action of:**A) Nuclear forceB) Frictional forceC) Magnetic forceD) None of these Show Answer Correct Answer: B – Frictional force