General Science - Online Test

Q1. Which of the following is a vulnerable species (as per 2008 red list):
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. Vulnerable species are likely to become endangered unless something changes. Polar bear is likely to become endangered due to climate change. So, polar bear is vulnerable species as per 2008 red book list.

Q2. The correct IUPAC name of [Fe(C5H5)2] is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

C5H5 is cyclopentadienyl ligand. Name of ligand is written first.
Q3. To exert their effect on the target cell, water soluble hormones will need to bind with
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Hormones are released in trace amount from endocrine glands and to exert their effect on the target cell, water soluble hormones will need to bind with cell membrane bound receptors.

Q4. Emf of the cell 

at 298 K is
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:



Q5. Choose the odd one out: Round worm, Hook worm, Filaria worm, Earthworm
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Earthworm belongs to phylum Annelida where as all other worms belong to phylum Aschelminthes.

Q6. The fraction of deposits kept as Cash Reserves by the commercial banks with themselves is called
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q7. The depletion layer in the p-n junction region is caused by
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

In semiconductor physics, the depletion region, also called depletion layer, depletion zone, junction region, space charge region or space charge layer, is an insulating region within a conductive, doped semiconductor material where the mobile charge carriers have been diffused away, or have been forced away by an electric field. The only elements left in the depletion region are ionized donor or acceptor impurities.

Q8. The industrial development of a country is reflected by ……………
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

The index number of industrial production measures changes in the level of industrial production comprising many industries.

Q9. Each testicular lobules contain one to three highly coiled
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Testicular tubules are present inside the testis. Each testicular lobule contains one to three highly coiled seminiferous tubules. Seminiferous tubules contain two types of cells male germ cells and sertoli cells.

Q10. ICMR regulate the
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

The Indian Council of Medical Research is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of medical research and health aspects.