Science MCQ for all exam
Q166. The study of fossils is known as
(a) Geoelology
(b) Petrology
(c) Paleontology
(d) Ornithology
Answer: (c) Paleontology
Q167. Which of the following layers of the sun is marked by sunspots
(a) Chromosphere
(b) Corona
(c) Photosphere
(d) Radiation zone
Answer: (c) Photosphere
Q168. Enzymes belong to the category of
(a) Proteins
(b) Lipids
(c) Carbohydrates
(d) Steroids
Answer: (a) Proteins
Q169. Nylon was first invented by
(a) Wallace Carothers
(b) C. Goodyear
(c) L. Pauling
(d) E. G. Rochow
Answer: (a) Wallace Carothers
Q170. The largest satellite of the Saturn is
(a) Mimas
(b) Titan
(c) Titania
(d) Triton
Answer: (b) Titan
Q171. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) determines the health of
(a) Air
(b) Water
(c) Soil
(d) All of the above
Answer: (b) Water
Q172. Which of the following does not belong to vitamin B complex group
(a) Thiamine
(b) Folic acid
(c) Riboflavin
(d) Ascorbic acid
Answer: (d) Ascorbic acid
Q173. Which of the following is the main component of bones and teeth
(a) Calcium carbonate
(b) Calcium sulphate
(c) Calcium phosphate
(d) Calcium nitrate
Answer: (c) Calcium phosphate
Q174. The elements that show the properties of both metals and nonmetals are called
(a) Allotropes
(b) Metalloids
(c) Alloys
(d) Colloids
Answer: (b) Metalloids
Q175. The only molecule in the living world that can replicate itself is
(a) DNA
(b) RNA
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a) DNA
Q176. The galaxy closest to the Milky way is
(a) Triangulum Galaxy
(b) Capricorn Dwarf
(c) Andromeda Nebula
(d) Burbidge Chain
Answer: (c) Andromeda Nebula
Q177. Myopia is also known as __________
(a) Far sightedness
(b) Poor sightedness
(c) Extreme sightedness
(d) Near sightedness
Answer: (d) Near sightedness
Q178. Migration of cacerous cells from the site of origin to other part of the body forming secondary tumours is called
(a) Diapedesis
(b) Metastasis
(c) Proliferation
(d) None of the above
Answer: (b) Metastasis
Q179. Choose the best fire extinguisher
(a) Oxygen
(b) Water
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Blanket
Answer: (c) Carbon dioxide
Q180. Which of the following vitamins is known as ergocalciferol
(a) Vitamin D2
(b) Vitamin D3
(c) Vitamin B12
(d) Vitamin B6
Answer: (a) Vitamin D2
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