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. Radioactive materials should be kept in the container made of:
[A] Iron
[B] Aluminum
[C] Steel
[D] Lead

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2. Jellyfish are an example of which type of phylum?

[A] Phylum -Protozoa
[B] Phylum -Porifera
[C] Phylum – Cnidaria
[D] Phylum -Ctenophora

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3. Jaundice is a symptom of disease of
____:
[A] Kidney
[B] Liver
[C] Pancreas
[D] Thyroid

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4. In the grass lands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of ____:
[A] Limited sun light and paucity of nutrients
[B] Insect and fungi
[C] Water limits and fire
[D] None of the above

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5. What is commonly known as white plague?

[A] Typhoid
[B] Malaria
[C] Tuberculosis
[D] Plague

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6. Which of the following is/are agent(s) of infection?

[A] Physical contact
[B] Water
[C] Vectors
[D] All of the above

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

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9. Which vein brings clean blood from the lungs into the heart?
[A] Vena Cava
[B] Pulmonary Vein
[C] Hepatic Vein
[D] Renal Vein

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10. Why do the plant closes stomata when it does NOT need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?
[A] To store carbon dioxide
[B] To prevent water loss
[C] To release stored oxygen
[D] None of the above

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