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. A Gold Ring which is 50% pure. Its purity can be alternatively shown as __:
[A] 18 Carat
[B] 18 Karat
[C] 12 Carat
[D] 12 Karat

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2. Epidermal cells of which part of plant often secrete a waxy water resistant layer on their outer surface?
[A] Aerial parts only
[B] Roots only
[C] Both aerial parts and roots
[D] Neither aerial parts nor roots

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

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5. Which of the following plant hormones are incorrectly paired?
[A] Cytokinins- senescence
[B] Abscisic acid- transpiration
[C] Auxins- apical dominance
[D] Gibberlins- bud and seed dormancy

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

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8. Which of the following is an endangered species?

[A] Gangetic dolphin
[B] Blue sheep
[C] Black buck
[D] Mithun

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9. The connective tissue that connects a muscle to a bone is _____:
[A] Cartilage
[B] Ligament
[C] Interstitial fluid
[D] Tendon

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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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