The below post contains Science Quiz for SSC CGL and for other competitive exams like UPSC, CDS, NDA, RRB, state-level exams.
Science Quiz for SSC CGL Set 8
1. Haptens are-
A.Psaeudoantigens
B.Incomplete antigens
C.Antibodies
D.Isoantigens
2. Gypsum is used for the improvement of-
A.Alkaline soils
B.Saline soils
C.Podsols
D.Acidic soils
3. Indicate the correct arrangement for electromagnetic radiation in order of their increasing wavelength.
A.Microwave, Infrared, Visible, X-rays
B.X- rays, visible, Infrared, Microwave
C.Visible, Infrared, Microwave. X-rays
D.X- rays, Infrared, Visible, Microwave
4. The rapidly growing mass of phytoplankton covering the surface water of lake or pond is known as-
A.Eutrophication
B.Water bloom
C.Water pollution
D.Water hyacinth
5. Exobiology deals with the study of
A.external characters of living organisms
B.life on the surface of the earth
C.life in the outer layers of the atmosphere
D.life in other planets and space
6. Animals do not have enzyme systems which enable them to make use of the energy from-
A.fat
B.water
C.protein
D.carbohydrate
7.A clone is a colony of-
A.cells having different shapes
B. cells having a similar shape
C. cells having a similar genetic constitution
D. cells having a different genetic constitution
8. The pollen grains of flowers pollinated by insects are-
A.smooth and dry
B. rough and sticky
C. rough and dry
D. large and showy
9. Which one of the following substance is used for the preservation of food grains?
A.Sodium benzoate
B.Vinegar
C.Sodium Chloride
D.Potassium permanganate
10.The disease caused by Asbestos is-
A.Emphysema
B.Paralysis
C.Diarrhoea
D.Dysentery
General Science Quiz Set 6
11. In the eye, colour vision is affected by the presence of-
A.Choroid coat
B.Sclerotic coat
C.Rods
D.Cones
12. The splitting of different colours of light in a prism is-
A.Reflection of light
B.Dispersion of Light
C.Diffraction of light
D.Refraction of light
13. Where are most of the earth’s active volcanoes concentrated-
A.Europe
B.Pacific Ocean
C.Africa
D.South America
14. The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by-
A.revolution of earth
B. rotation of the earth
C. uneven heating of the earth
D. All of the above
15. Which of the following is not one of the important steps in processing tea leaves?
A.Rolling
B.Drying
C.Fermenting
D.Withering
16. In the nuclear reactors, moderators are used to-
A.Accelerate neutrons
B.Absorb the neutrons
C. Slow down the neutrons
D. Generate neutrons
17.Wings of Birds are-
A. Modified hind limbs
B. New structure
C.Integumentary outgrowth
D.Modified forelimbs
18.The heart of cockroach is-
A.11 segmented
B.12 segmented
C.13 segmented
D.14 segmented
19.The fruit of mango is-
A.Nut
B.Drupe
C.Berry
D.Legume
20.Which one is not a symptom of Entamoeba-histilytica infection?
A.Irregular bowls
B.Blood in stool
C.Abdominal pain
D.Relapsing fever