Top 50 Basic Science GK Questions
(A) Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.
(B) Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
(C) Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive.
(D) Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults. Explanation: Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes. Younger people have faster metabolism than adults. Hence, the given statement 'Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults' is FALSE.
Which statement is correct in the following?
(A) All metals are tensile.
(B) All non-metals are tensile.
(C) Generally metals are tensile.
(D) Some non-metals are tensile.
Correct Answer : C
Which planet spins the fastest?
(A) Mars
(B) Jupiter
(C) Mercury
(D) Venus
Correct Answer : B
Mohs scale is used to measure ________.
(A) Elasticity of a Material
(B) Liquidity of a Substance
(C) Viscosity of Substance
(D) Hardness of Substance
Correct Answer : D
Equus burchellii is the scientific name of ___________
(A) Buffalo
(B) Ass
(C) Horse
(D) Zebra
Correct Answer : D
Too much release of thyroid hormone in the body causes:
(A) Hypothyroidism
(B) Hyperthyroidism
(C) Goitre
(D) None of the above
Correct Answer : B
Ficus benghalensis is the scientific name of _____________
(A) Babul
(B) Tulsi
(C) Banyan
(D) Pineapple
Correct Answer : C
Bacteria is classified as____.
(A) Eukaryote organism
(B) Prokaryote organism
(C) Both a and b
(D) None of a and b
Correct Answer : B
Tobacco Addiction is due to
(A) Cocaine
(B) Caffeine
(C) Nicotine
(D) Histamine
Correct Answer : C
Which is not a source of air pollution?
(A) Automobiles
(B) Industries
(C) Solid Waste
(D) Dust Particles
Correct Answer : C
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