Top 50 General Science GK Questions
Science GK Questions
Q : In which wildebeest reserve is the tiger-tailed macaque?
(A) Nilgiri
(B) Dihang-Dibang
(C) Nokrek
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Who is the Chairman of Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP)?
(A) R • K • Pachauri
(B) Vandana Shiva
(C) Madhav Gadgil
(D) Pradeep Krishnan
Correct Answer : C
The Cartagena protocol is about safe use, transfer and handling?
(A) nuclear waste
(B) invasive alien species
(C) Modified Living Organisms (LMO)
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
The most commonly found green house gas in the world is: -
(A) carbon dioxide
(B) Water vapor
(C) Sulfur Dioxide
(D) ozone
Correct Answer : B
In which unit is the thickness of the stratospheric ozone gas layer measured?
(A) Caverts
(B) Dobson unit
(C) Melsen Unit
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Which award is given to those who show indomitable courage in the field of wildlife conservation?
(A) Indira Gandhi Environment Award
(B) Medini Award Scheme
(C) Amrita Devi Bishnoi Award
(D) Pitambar Pant National Award
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following multilateral conference is meant to protect human health and the environment from sustainable organic pollutants?
(A) bone conference
(B) Stockholm Conference
(C) Rotterdam Conference
(D) Basel Conference
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following is not a traditional source of energy?
(A) Natural Gas
(B) Mineral Oil
(C) Geothermal energy
(D) Coal
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Non-conventional sources of energy include solar energy, wind, and biomass. These sources do not produce any pollution in the environment. Examples are Wood, Solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, tidal energy, geothermal energy, Biomass Energy, etc.
Which of the following is known as the suicide sac of the cell?
(A) Lysozyme
(B) golgibody
(C) ribosome
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Lysosomes are called "suicide bags" of the cell because they have hydrolytic enzymes stored in them. These enzymes are used to digest complex molecules in a cell. When released into the cytoplasm, these enzymes can "digest" or destroy the cell itself.
Which of these diseases is also known as 'encephalitis'?
(A) Japanese encephalitis
(B) Tetanus
(C) Dengue
(D) Rabies
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. Myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord. When both the brain and the spinal cord are involved, the condition is called encephalomyelitis. Infections and other disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord can activate the immune system, which leads to inflammation.
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