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. Who discovered electron?
[A] John Dalton
[B] James Chadwik
[C] Ernest Rutherford
[D] J J Thomson

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2. Which of the following makes the skin layer impervious to water?

[A] Melanin
[B] Collagen
[C] Keratin
[D] Chitin

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3. In which of the following class are the pulse producing plants kept?

[A] Liliaceae
[B] Solanaceae
[C] Malvaceae
[D] Leguminosae

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4. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be cured by
____:
[A] Drinking lemon-water
[B] Eating butter
[C] Exposing the affected person to fresh oxygen
[D] Consuming multi-vitamin tablet

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5. Flowers emit fragrance to ____:
[A] Drive away flies
[B] Purify air
[C] Attract insects
[D] All of the above

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6. What is the Normal Blood Volume in human adult?
[A] 1 litre
[B] 3 litre
[C] 5 litre
[D] 7 litre

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

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8. An Antigen is ____:
[A] The result of Antibody
[B] The stimulus for Antibody formation
[C] The opposite of Antibody
[D] The residue of an Antibody

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9. Vermicomposting is done by ____:
[A] Bacteria
[B] Worms
[C] Fungus
[D] Animals

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10. Which of the following processes are associated with plants during dark period?
[A] Respiration and transpiration
[B] Transpiration and conduction
[C] Photosynthesis and respiration
[D] Conduction and respiration

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