General Science Questions and Answers

Your Adv General Science Questions and Answers (MCQ)

1.Inventor of Cell was:

A. Robert Cook

B. Darvin

C. Einstein

D. Robert Hook

Ans: D

2. Brass gets discoloured in air because of the presence of which of the following gases in air?
A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen sulphide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
Answer: B

3. Which of the following metals forms an amalgam with other metals?
A. Tin B. Mercury
C. Lead D. Zinc
Answer: B
Tips: Amalgam is a substance formed by the reaction of mercury with another metal. Almost all metals can form amalgams with mercury, notable exceptions being iron and platinum.
4. Which of the following is a non metal that remains liquid at room temperature?
A. Phosphorous B. Bromine
C. Chlorine D. Helium
Answer: B
5. Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring chelate compound in which central metal is
A. copper B. magnesium
C. iron D. calcium
Answer: B

Tips: Chlorophyll is a chlorin pigment, which is structurally similar to and produced through the same metabolic pathway as other porphyrin pigments such as heme. At the center of the chlorin ring is a magnesium ion.
6. Which of the following is used in pencils?
A. Graphite B. Silicon
C. Charcoal D. Phosphorous
Answer: Option A
7. The gas usually filled in the electric bulb is
A. nitrogen
B. hydrogen
C. carbon dioxide
D. oxygen
Answer: A
8. Washing soda is the common name for
A. Sodium carbonate
B. Calcium bicarbonate
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Calcium carbonate
Answer: A
9. Which of the gas is not known as green house gas?
A. Methane
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen
Answer: Option D

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