General Science - Online Test

Q1. Molarity is preffered over molarity in handling solutions in chemistry laboratory because
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Molarity depends upon Volume of solution which changes with Temperature.

Q2. Which of the following respond to the isocyanide test?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Only primary amines undergo carbylamines reaction (isocyanide test)

Q3. When was Twelfth five year plan started
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Twelfth five year plan started in 2012 with an objective to reduce poverty, to improve equality among states and to eliminate gender gaps.

Q4. An example of a direct tax is
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q5. In case of symmetrical distribution, mean median and mode are
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

A symmetric distribution is a type of distribution where the left side of the distribution mirrors the right side. In a symmetric distribution, the mean, mode and median all fall at the same point.

Q6. Which of the following hormones will stimulate gluconeogenesis?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis. Similarly, glucagon also stimulates the process of gluconeogenesis which also contributes to hyperglycemia.

Q7. NSSO stands for
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) headed by a Director General is responsible for conduct of large scale sample surveys in diverse fields on All India basis. Primarily data are collected through nation-wide household surveys on various socio-economic subjects, Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), etc. Besides these surveys, NSSO collects data on rural and urban prices and plays a significant role in the improvement of crop statistics through supervision of the area enumeration and crop estimation surveys of the State agencies. It also maintains a frame of urban area units for use in sample surveys in urban areas.

Q8. Rolling friction is
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

As the area of contact is less in the case of rolling than in the case of sliding. In rolling surface of contact do not rub each other. The velocity of the point of contact with respect to the surface remains zero all the time although the Centre of mass of the wheel moves forward. Hence rolling friction is negligible in comparison to static friction.

Q9. Myoglobin was the first protein to have its three-dimensional structure revealed. Ravi was diagnosed with myoglobin in his bloodstream. This had occurred due to :
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Myoglobin is an iron and oxygen binding protein found in the muscle tissue of mammals. Presence of myoglobin in blood stream may be due to muscle injury of Ravi due to accident or sudden jerk.

Q10. An antibody is a
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

An antibody (Ab), also known as an immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. The antibody recognizes a unique molecule of the harmful agent, called an antigen, via the Fab's variable region.