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Basic Science General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams

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Q :  

The sky appears blue due to its?

(A) Refraction of Light

(B) Reflection of Light

(C) Scattering of Light

(D) Diffraction of Light

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Refraction of light is responsible for:

(A) Shadow formation

(B) Twinkling of stars

(C) Blue color of the sky

(D) Rainbow

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Blood group was discovered by - 

(A) Karl Landsteiner

(B) Pavlov

(C) Alexander Fleming

(D) William Harvey

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Penicillin is extracted from-

(A) Fungus

(B) Lichen

(C) Yeast

(D) Algae

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Pituitary gland is located in?

(A) Liver

(B) Intestine

(C) Brain

(D) Kidney

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Goiter / excessive growth of thyroid gland causes by the deficiency of:

(A) Calcium

(B) potassium

(C) Iodine

(D) Iron

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which of the following is a water-Soluble vitamin?

(A) Vitamin B

(B) Vitamin A

(C) Vitamin D

(D) Vitamin K

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The water-soluble vitamins include ascorbic acid (vitamin C), thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine), folacin, vitamin B12, biotin, and pantothenic acid.


Q :  

Which cells of our body are known as the protectors of the ' protectors of the human body ? 

(A) red blood cells

(B) eosinophils

(C) Basophils

(D) White blood cells

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

What is the instrument used to measure low temperature called?

(A) Hygrometer

(B) Cryometer

(C) Pyrometer

(D) Tachometer

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Waves used in radar systems are an example of which type of wave?

(A) micro waves

(B) infrared waves

(C) infrasonic waves

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : A

 

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