Enter to Study the Everyday Science Quizzes for FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, and PTS Job Test Preparation.
Everyday Science Aptitude Test - The candidates are expected to have basic knowledge of Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Scientific terms, Inventions, Discoveries, Human body, celestial bodies and environmental issues/problems. In general the candidates could be tested on knowledge of everyday observation and experience of things and phenomenon in the context of their scientific explanations.
« Previous
Home
Next »
- [message]
- Instructions:
- Choose your answer carefully on the basis of previous knowledge. Click on the Option (A, B, C, D) to Choose your Answer. Then Click on Show Answer for Correct Option.
|
Q.1 - General Knowledge Fuse wire is made of A.
63% tin and 37% lead B. 63% lead and 37% tin C.
63% tin and 37% aluminium D. 63% lead and 37% aluminium Show Answer |
|
Q.2 - Which one of the following is the main culprit in the thinning of Ozone layer in the earth's stratosphere? A.
Carbon dioxide B. Chloroflurocarbons C.
Nitrogen oxides D. Methane Show Answer |
|
Q.3 - Steering of a car involves A.
A single force B. Two forces acting in the same direction C.
Two forces acting along different lines and in opposite direction D. A pair of forces acting along the same line and in opposite direction Show Answer |
|
Q.4 - The property by virtue of which metals can be beaten into thin sheets is known as A.
Ductility B. Malleability C.
Conductivity D. Density Show Answer |
|
Q.5 - The sky appears blue because the earth's atmosphere A.
Scatters blue light B. Reflects blue light C.
Transmits blue light D. Has actual blue cover Show Answer |
|
Q.6 - A tight-rope walker carries a long pole which he holds across his body. The purpose of this pole is to A.
Prop him up if he falls B. Spread out his weight and reduce the pressure on the rope C.
Add extra weight to keep the rope tightly stretched D. To keep the centre of gravity always vertically above the rope Show Answer |
|
Q.7 - When water is filled in a bottle and is allowed to freeze, the bottle breaks because A.
Water expands on freezing B. Bottle contracts at freezing point C.
temperature outside the bottle is less than that inside the bottle D. none of these Show Answer |
|
Q.8 - During a total solar eclipse there is most likely to be A.
A decrease in the rate of photosynthesis B. An increase in the rate of photosynthesis C.
A decrease in the rate of respiration D. No effect on either photosynthesis or respiration Show Answer |
|
Q.9 - Heating element of an electric heater is made up of A.
Tungsten B. Graphite C.
Chromium D. Nichrome Show Answer |
|
Q.10 - In an oil lamp, the oil rises up in the wick due to A.
Capillary action B. Atmospheric pressure C.
Viscosity of oil D. Change in temperature Show Answer |
|
Q.11 - Acid rain contains high levels of A.
Oxalic acid B. Acetic acid C.
Sulphuric and nitric acids D. Carbolic acid Show Answer |
|
Q.12 - Which one of the following would give the highest energy per gram? A.
Glucosw B. Proteins C.
Fats D. Sucrose Show Answer |
|
Q.13 - Which one of the following units represents the largest amount of energy? A.
Calorie B. Joule C.
Erg D. Electron volt Show Answer |
|
Q.14 - A woman's voice is shriller than a man's due to A.
Higher frequency B. Higher amplitude C.
Lower frequency D. Weak vocal chords Show Answer |
|
Q.15 - Which gas is used in the preparation of soft drinks? A.
Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C.
Nitrogen D. Halogens Show Answer |
|
Q.16 - Why are soft drinks made with chilled water rather than water at room temperature? A.
Ingredients dissolve better in chilled water B. Chilled water enhances the taste C.
Chilled water attracts more carbon dioxide D. Chilled water is more hygienic Show Answer |
|
Q.17 - Coke is made by heating coal in the absence of air at A.
700C B. 900C C.
1300C D. 1700C Show Answer |
|
Q.18 - In blood, the percentage of water is A.
75% B. 85% C.
90% D. 95% Show Answer |
|
Q.19 - As the temperature of ice rises, the ice melts and its density A.
Decreases B. Remains constant C.
Increases D. Increases upto 10C Show Answer |
|
Q.20 - Water is a universal solvent for what reactions. A.
Physical B. Chemical C.
Nuclear D. Biochemical Show Answer |
|
Q.21 - The volume percentage of nitrogen in air is A.
60% B. 67% C.
74% D. 78% Show Answer |
|
Q.22 - Nitrogen occur in plants and animals in the form of A.
Minerals B. Fats C.
Carbohydrastes D. Proteins Show Answer |
|
Q.23 - Air contains volume of carbon dioxide approximately; A.
3% B. 33% C.
0.3% D. 0.03% Show Answer |
|
Q.24 - The gases which are used by divers as an artificial atmosphere are helium and; A.
Nitrogen B. Oxygen C.
Neon D. Carbon monoxide Show Answer |
|
Q.25 - The second most abundant metal found in the earth's crust is. A.
Iron B. Aluminium C.
Calcium D. Sodium Show Answer |
|
Q.26 - Which of the following is involved in A.
Sodium B. Magnecium C.
Calcium D. Potassium Show Answer |
|
Q.27 - For water purification, we use A.
Chlorine B. Bromine C.
Flourine D. Iodine Show Answer |
|
Q.28 - Deficiency of chloride cause the impaired growth in A.
Animals B. Infants C.
Plants D. Young man Show Answer |
|
Q.29 - The human blood is divided into A.
Two groups B. Three groups C.
Four groups D. Five groups Show Answer |
|
Q.30 - Which type of blood of individuals are known as universal donor. A.
Type A B. Type AB C.
Type B D. Type O Show Answer |
COMMENTS