OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor exams often include a section on general science to assess candidates’ knowledge of fundamental scientific principles. This article presents a curated list of 30 General Science Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) suitable for individuals preparing for OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor exams. These questions are designed to challenge your understanding of current science .
Top 30 General Science MCQS For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
Mastering these general science concepts is crucial for success in competitive exams. Regular practice with such MCQs will not only enhance your knowledge but also improve your problem-solving skills. Remember to review the explanations for each answer to deepen your understanding of these fundamental scientific principles. Good luck with your preparations!
1. What is a characteristic of a bird?
[A] Cold-blooded vertebrates
[B] Three-chambered heart
[C] Warm-blooded vertebrates
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: C [Warm-blooded vertebrates]
2. Guanine from fish scales is used in the production of which of the following?
[A] Nail polish and lipsticks
[B] Paints and plastics
[C] Necklaces and pendants
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: A [Nail polish and lipsticks]
3. How many senses do humans typically have?
[A] Four
[B] Five
[C] Six
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: B [Five]
4. What is a long and complex structure that originates from the glomerulus?
[A] Renal Corpuscle
[B] Renal tubule
[C] Cortical nephron
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: B [Renal tubule]
5. Where is the large intestine located?
[A] Below the waist near the abdominal cavity
[B] Above the waist near the abdominal cavity
[C] Upper abdomen on the left side
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: A [Below the waist near the abdominal cavity]
6. Which of the following is a fungal disease?
[A] Athlete’s foot
[B] Madura foot
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
7. Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between
[A] Bacteria and fungi
[B] Algae and fungi
[C] Fungi and roots of higher plants
[D] Blue green algae and roots of higher plants
Correct Answer: C [Fungi and roots of higher plants]
8. Which nonpathogenic product is used in various crops as well as horticulture and ornamental plants?
[A] Azotobacter
[B] Fungi
[C] Tricho-Card
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: C [Tricho-Card]
9. Which chemical is used to obtain a precipitate of pure DNA?
[A] Methanol
[B] Ether
[C] HCl
[D] Ethanol
Correct Answer: D [Ethanol]
10. What is Blubber?
[A] A layer of thick fat
[B] A device to trap insects by some aquatic
[C] A milky secretion of rubber plant
[D] Fungal infection of rice plants
Correct Answer: A [A layer of thick fat]
11. What is a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes called?
[A] Influenza
[B] Athlete’s foot
[C] Typhoid
[D] None of these
Correct Answer: B [Athlete’s foot]
12. Which of the following pairs of plant hormones is incorrectly matched?
[A] Cytokinins – senescence
[B] Abscisic acid – transpiration
[C] Auxins – apical dominance
[D] Gibberellins – bud and seed dormancy
Correct Answer: B [Abscisic acid – transpiration]
13. Which element found in water is responsible for cancer?
[A] Iron
[B] Arsenic
[C] Chlorine
[D] Fluorine
Correct Answer: B [Arsenic]
14. What are Lipids?
[A] Lipids are monosaccharides
[B] Lipids do not provide energy to cells
[C] Fruits are a good source of lipids
[D] Cholesterol and trans fatty acids are types of Lipids
Correct Answer: D [Cholesterol and trans fatty acids are types of Lipids]
15. Which cells in the pancreas produce Insulin?
[A] Estrogen
[B] Corpus epididymis
[C] Thymus
[D] Islets of Langerhans
Correct Answer: D [Islets of Langerhans]
16. Insectivorous plants grow in soil deficient in which nutrient?
[A] Calcium
[B] Nitrogen
[C] Water
[D] Magnesium
Correct Answer: B [Nitrogen]
17. The release of which of the following into ponds and wells helps in controlling mosquitoes?
[A] Dogfish
[B] Gambusia fish
[C] Snail
[D] Crab
Correct Answer: B [Gambusia fish]
18. Chlorophyll-containing autotrophic thallophytes are called _____:
[A] Algae
[B] Lichens
[C] Fungi
[D] Bryophytes
Correct Answer: A [Algae]
19. The Bhopal gas tragedy is associated with the leakage of:
[A] carbon dioxide
[B] nitrogen dioxide
[C] sulphur dioxide
[D] methyl isocyanate
Correct Answer: D [methyl isocyanate]
20. Benzene cannot undergo:
[A] Substitution
[B] Addition
[C] Elimination
[D] Oxidation
Correct Answer: C [Elimination]
21. What is the term known as a giant growth of algae?
A. Panic boom
B. Algal boom
C. Herbal boom
D. Patkai boom
Correct Answer: B [Algal boom]
22. Who among the following discovered the cell wall?
A. Robert Hooke
B. Boveri
C. J Rhodin
D. Van Beneden
Correct Answer: A [Robert Hooke]
23. What are the major types of cytoskeleton filaments?
A. Actin filaments
B. Microtubules
C. Intermediate filaments
D. All of them
Correct Answer: D [All of them]
24. How many cells are in the human brain?
A. Roughly 171 billion cells
B. Roughly 200 billion cells
C. Roughly 151 billion cells
D. Roughly 250 billion cells
Correct Answer: A [Roughly 171 billion cells]
25. Angiosperms are the main plant because__?
A. Domestication by man
B. Power of adapting in diverse habitats
C. Self-pollination property
D. Property of producing a large number of seeds
Correct Answer: B [Power of adapting in diverse habitats]
26. Which of the following is a plant without seed vascular tissue?
A. Angiosperm
B. Pteridophytes
C. Bryophytes
D. Gymnosperms
Correct Answer: B [Pteridophytes]
27. Which of the following is absent in the phloem of pteridophytes?
A. Bast fibers
B. Companion cells
C. Phloem parenchyma
D. Sieve cells
Correct Answer: B [Companion cells]
28. Consider the following:
Turtles
Alligators
Crocodiles
Frog
Which of the above are reptiles?
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1, 2 and 3
D. Only 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 and 3]
29. Wool is the fiber derived from the fur of animals of the ___ family.
A. Caprinae
B. Moschidae
C. Suidae
D. Antilocapridae
Correct Answer: A [Caprinae]
30. To which one of the following categories does the adipose tissue belong?
A. Connective
B. Epithelial
C. Neural
D. Muscular
Correct Answer: A [Connective]
