General Science Questions (MCQs) for Competitive Examinations

General Science Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App

1. Which iron ore contains the highest percentage of iron content?
[A] Hematite
[B] Siderite
[C] Magnetite
[D] Limonite

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2. The exceptionally low melting point of mercury can be explained on the basis of which of the following explanations?
1. Mercury has completely filled-up atomic orbitals
2. In mercury, the binding energy of outer electrons (towards nucleus) is highest and no electron is available to participate in metallic bond formation
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

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3. Chromosome designation of Turner sydrome is ____:
[A] 44A+XO
[B] 44A+XXX
[C] 44A+XXY
[D] 44A+XYY

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4. Blue-green algae are included in the group ____:
[A] Protozoa
[B] Eubacteria
[C] Fungi
[D] Cyanobacteria

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5. Osteocytes are found in ____:
[A] Blood
[B] Bone
[C] Lymph
[D] Cartilage

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6. The pigment that gives human skin, hair and eyes their colour is called ____:
[A] Quinacridone
[B] Alizarin
[C] Melanin
[D] Phthalocyanine

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7. Which of the following is not connective tissue?
[A] Bone
[B] Skeletal muscle
[C] Cartilage
[D] Blood

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8. The process of photosynthesis involves conversion of ____:
[A] Chemical energy into radiant energy
[B] Solar energy into chemical energy
[C] Chemical energy into mechanical energy
[D] Mechanical energy into solar energy

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9. What causes the mottling of the dental enamel?
[A] High levels of chlorine in water
[B] High levels of nitrate in the water
[C] High levels of fluorides in the water
[D] High levels of calcium in the water

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10. Oxygenated blood is carried by _____:
[A] Hepatic portal vein
[B] Renal vein
[C] Pulmonary artery
[D] Pulmonary vein

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