General Science - Online Test

Q1. The internal buds produced by Spongila is known as
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Gemmules are internal buds found in sponges and are involved in asexual reproduction. It is an asexually reproduced mass of cells, that is capable of developing into a new organism i.e., an adult sponge

Q2. Universal non-polluting source of energy is
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Universal non-polluting source of energy is sun. All the sources of energy are directly and indirectly derived from sun including fossil fuels.

Q3. Capital Expenditure
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q4. --- is the half distance between the third and first quartiles
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Quartile Deviation (QD) means the semi variation between the upper quartiles (Q3) and lower quartiles (Q1) in a distribution. The formula is Q3 - Q1/2.

Q5. _____ is the highest economic activity while _____ is that of the lowest economic activity
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

A boom is a period of rapid economic expansion resulting in higher GDP, lower unemployment and rising asset prices. Booms usually suggest the economy is overheating creating inflationary pressures. Many economic booms have been followed by a bust – economic recession or downturn. A depression is an economic downturn that is longer lasting and more severe than the more frequently occurring recessions.

Q6.

A constant retarding force of 50 N is applied to a body of mass 20 kg moving initially with a speed of 15 m . How long does the body take to stop?


Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

F=mdvdtdt=mdvF=20×1550=6s
Q7. The nitrogen atom of trimethylamine is __________ hybridized which is reflected in the CNC bond angle of __________.
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

has Td geometry

Q8.

Match the following bones and their synonyms :

column A
a) Hipbone
b) Kneebone
c) Collarbone
d) immovable joint

column B
i) patella
ii) clavicle
iii) suture
iv) innominate


Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Hip bone is called as innominate bone, kneebone is called as patella, collarbone is called as clavicle and immovable joint is called suture.

Q9. What is the correct sequence of events technology gives rise to new science or new science gives rise to technology?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Technology is often a consequence of science and engineering, although technology as a human activity precedes the two fields. For example, science might study the flow of electrons in electrical conductors by using already-existing tools and knowledge. This new-found knowledge may then be used by engineers to create new tools and machines such as semiconductors, computers, and other forms of advanced technology.

Q10. Rosie’s milk is enriched nutritionally as it has
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

The first transgenic cow Rosie produced human protein enriched milk. The milk contained Alpha lactalbumin which was nutrionally more balanced than normal cow milk for babies.