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 of the following are the limitations of Bohr’s model of atom?
[A] it cannot explain spectrum of atoms containing more than one electron
[B] it cannot explain the Zeeman effect
[C] it cannot explain the Stark effect
[D] All of the above

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2. ____ is the cell organelle, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur:
[A] Ribosomes
[B] Mitochondria
[C] Nucleus
[D] Chloroplast

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3. Seed dormancy is regulated by ____:
[A] Abscisic acid
[B] Indole acetic acid
[C] Ethylene
[D] Gibberellic acid

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4. Which of the following micro-organism causes diseases like polio and chicken pox?
[A] Protozoa
[B] Bacteria
[C] Virus
[D] Algae

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

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6. Where is urine stored in human body?

[A] Kidneys
[B] Nephron
[C] Liver
[D] Urinary bladder

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7. Which one of the following is not a true fish?
[A] Jellyfish
[B] Starfish
[C] Cuttlefish
[D] All of the above

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8. Element that is not found in blood is ___:
[A] Copper
[B] Iron
[C] Chromium
[D] Magnesium

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9. Meibomian glands are located in ____:
[A] Eye
[B] Ear
[C] Nose
[D] Skin

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10. Entomology is the study of ____:
[A] Insects
[B] Birds
[C] Fossils
[D] Fungi

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