General Science Questions

Q:

Lens is made up of

A) Pyrex glass B) Flint glass
C) Ordinary glass D) Cobalt glass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Flint glass

Explanation:

Lens is made up of Flint glass.

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2 1989
Q:

What is the main cause of Tsunami?

A) Tectonism B) Earthquake on Sea Surface
C) Tidal force D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Earthquake on Sea Surface

Explanation:

The main cause of Tsunami is Earthquake on Sea Surface.

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4 1987
Q:

Which is not a benefit of burning garbage for fuel?

A) It creates more space for farming B) It produces methane that can be used like natural gas
C) It partially addresses the solid waste disposal problem D) It provides biomass energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It creates more space for farming

Explanation:

Garbage burning is common in rural areas, but it poses health concerns and hazards to the environment. It especially affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, as well as children and the elderly.

 

Benefits ::

  • It produces methane that can be used like natural gas.
  • It partially addresses the solid waste disposal problem.
  • It provides biomass energy.

 

Hence, it creates more space for farming is not the benefit of the burning garbage.

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2 1986
Q:

Which nutrients provide energy?

A) Carbohydrates B) Proteins
C) Vitamins D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The nutrients that provide energy are carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. The other three nutrients--vitamins, minerals, and water do not provide energy.

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1 1985
Q:

Homology is evidence of

A) Common ancestry B) Divergent evolution
C) Punctuated evolution D) Convergent evolution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Common ancestry

Explanation:

In biology, Homology is defined as any characteristic of biological organisms that is derived from a common ancestor. 

 

Hence, Homology is evidence of Common ancestry.

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0 1984
Q:

Primary productivity is not limited by

A) Time B) Availability of sunlight
C) Water D) Nutrients
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Time

Explanation:

Primary productivity refers to plants that make their own food using sunlight, water and availability of nutrients. Hence, they are not limited by time.

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1 1979
Q:

Cartography is the science of

A) coins B) maps
C) cartoons D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) maps

Explanation:

Cartography is the science which deals with the study and practice of making maps.

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2 1978
Q:

A rotating column of air is called

A) Tornado B) Vortex
C) Airmass D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tornado

Explanation:

A rotating column of air is called as a Tornado which extends from the thunderstorm to the ground.

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2 1973