Science Quiz for RRB and SSC Set 11

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Science Quiz for RRB and SSC Set 11

1.Now-a days yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights which of the following gases is used in these lamps?
A.Sodium
B.Neon
C.Hydrogen
D.Nitrogen

2.’Mirage’ is an example of
A.refraction of light only
B.total internal, reflection of light only
C.refraction and total internal reflection of light
D.dispersion of light only

3.The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of the blue colour of the sky is
A.Interference
B.Reflection
C.Refraction
D.Scattering

4.Lens is made up of
A.Pyrex glass
B.Flint glass
C.Ordinary glass
D.Cobalt glass

5.The element which is used vulcanizing rubber
A.Sulphur
B.Bromine
C.Silicon
D.Phosphorus

6.Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.Potassium Carbonate
B.Lead Oxide
C.Borax
D.Ferric Oxide

7.The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is
A.Helium
B.Argon
C.Krypton
D.Radon

8.Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.Chennai
B.Mumbai
C.Kolkata
D.Delhi

9.Saliva helps in the digestion of-
A.Fats
B.Startch
C.Proteins
D.Vitamins

10.Who invented vaccination for ‘Small Pox’?
A.Sir Fredick Grant Banting
B.Sir Alexander Fleming
C.Edward Jenner
D.Louis Pasteur

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11.BT seed is associated with
A.Rice
B.Wheat
C.Cotton
D.Oil seeds

12.The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in
A.Geneva
B.Paris
C.Vienna
D.Washington

13.Which one of the following minerals are found in Monazite sand?
A.Potassium
B.Uranium
C.Thorium
D.Sodium

14.In Coriander, the useful parts are
A.roots & leaves
B.leaves & flowers
C.leaves & dried fruits
D.flowers & dried fruits

15.Which plant is called ‘Herbal Indian-Doctor’?
A.Amla
B.Mango
C.Neem
D.Tulsi

16.The pH of human blood is
A. 7.2
B. 7.8
C. 6.6.
D. 7.4

17.Which amongst the following is the largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.Thyroid
B.Parathyroid
C.Adrenal
D.Pituitary

18.Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
A.Elephant
B.Whale
C.Dinosaur
D.Rhinoceros

19.Which part becomes modified as the tusk of an elephant?
A.Canine
B.Premolar
C.Second incisor
D.Molar

20.Which one of the following polymers is used in making bulletproof vests?
A.Bakelite
B.Polyamides
C.Teflon
D.Polyurethanes

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