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. As per the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, which of the following are soft metals?

  1. Gold
  2. Copper
  3. Diamond
  4. Thorium

Select the correct option from codes given below:

[A] 1 & 4 Only
[B] 1, 2 & 4 Only
[C] 2 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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2. What is the ultimate product of Glycolysis?
[A] Pyruvic acid
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Glucose
[D] Ethyl alcohol

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3. In coriander, the useful parts are
____:
[A] Leaves & flowers
[B] Flowers & dried fruits
[C] Roots & leaves
[D] Leaves & dried fruits

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4. Water of coconut is ____:
[A] Liquid nucellus
[B] Liquid endocarp
[C] Degenerated liquid endosperm
[D] Liquid mesocarp

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

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6. BCG is vaccine meant for protection against which of the following diseases?
[A] Tuberculosis
[B] Mumps
[C] Tetanus
[D] Leprosy

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7. The colour change in the Chameleon is due to the presence of ____:
[A] Chromatophore
[B] Haemoglobin
[C] Chlorophyll
[D] Pneumatophore

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8. Solitary cymose inflorescence is observed in ____:
[A] Rose
[B] Tuberose
[C] Chinarose
[D] Gardenia

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9. Production of alcohol from organic compounds by microorganisms is known as ____:
[A] Anaerobic respiration
[B] Aerobic respiration
[C] Combustion
[D] Fermentation

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10. Which type of plants are very tall and have hard and thick brown stem?

[A] Trees
[B] Herbs
[C] Shrubs
[D] None of the above

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