Chemistry Set 7

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This set of General Science Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Chemistry Set 7

Q1 | Which among the following is known as Quick Lime?
  • CaO
  • CaCO2
  • Ca(OH)2
  • CaCl2
Answer: CaO
Q2 | In which among the following forms, Nitrogen is present in Urea?
  • Nitrite
  • Nitrate
  • Ammonium
  • Amide
Answer: Amide
Q3 | ?Oil of mirbane? is the most common name of which among the following?
  • Phenol
  • Toluene
  • Phenolphthalein
  • Nitrobenzene
Answer: Nitrobenzene
Q4 | Which among the following substances is most suitable for making Compact Discs?
  • PVC
  • Polyethylene
  • Polyamides
  • Polycarbonates
Answer: Polycarbonates
Q5 | What is the common name of analgesic and antipyretic drug acetylsalicylic acid?
  • Paracetamol
  • Aspirin
  • Wintergreen
  • Trazodone
Answer: Aspirin
Q6 | Some plants are ?carnivorous‘ due to their adaptation to grow in places where the soil is thin or poor in nutrients, especially nitrogen.In this context, consider the following plants:1.Utricularia2.Nepenthes3.DionaeaWhich of the above plant(s) is/are carnivorous?
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Q7 | SodiumPotassiumWhich among the above plays a vital role in restoring the body fluid?
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1& 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1& 2
Q8 | Which among the following was the first vaccine ever to be developed?
  • Cholera
  • Smallpox
  • Rabies
  • Tetanus
Answer: Smallpox
Q9 | Bowman‘s Capsule‘ works as a part of the functional unit of which among the following human physiological system?
  • Circulatory System
  • Respiratory System
  • Excretory System
  • Reproductive System
Answer: Excretory System
Q10 | Which of the following Vitamins of the ?B-Complex‘ are correctly paired with their respective names?1. Vitamin B2-Riboflavin2. Vitamin B3-Niacin3. Vitamin B7-Biotin4. Vitamin B12-Cyanocobalamine
  • 2 and 4
  • 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • All of them
Answer: All of them
Q11 | Plants which are adapted to grow in soils containing high concentration of salt are known as:
  • Xerophytes
  • Mesophytes
  • Halophytes
  • Thallophytes
Answer: Halophytes
Q12 | Which among the following have a ?mixed heart‘ ,that is the heart in which the oxygenated and the deoxygenated blood is mixed?
  • Birds
  • Fishes
  • Reptiles
  • Nematodes
Answer: Reptiles
Q13 | Pancreas‘ functions as an:1. Endocrine gland2. Exocrine gland
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Q14 | Saffron‘ is obtained from which among the following parts of the plant?
  • Stigma
  • Anther
  • Stamen
  • Pollen
Answer: Stigma
Q15 | Which among the following factors are essential for ?blood coagulation‘?1.Vitamin K2.Calcium ions (Ca++)3.Christmas factor
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Q16 | Which among the followingis/are correctly paired:1.Ginger:Tuber2.Potato:Rhizome3.Onion:Bulb
  • Only 2
  • Only 3
  • Only 1
  • 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Only 3
Q17 | The bacterium ?Escherichia coli‘ is found mainly in:
  • Human Intestine
  • Pteridophytes
  • Root Nodules of leguminous plants
  • Paddy fields for nitrogen fixation
Answer: Human Intestine
Q18 | Which among the following is not a ?heriditary‘ disease?
  • Thalessemia
  • Colour-Blindness
  • Haemophilia
  • Leukemia
Answer: Leukemia
Q19 | Human Papilloma Virus is related to which of the following diseases?
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Lymphatic Filariasis
  • Leukemia
Answer: Cervical Cancer
Q20 | The nutritional supplements Spirulina, Chorella and the Vitamin-C supplement, Dunaliellaare actually:
  • Algae
  • Lichens
  • Probiotics
  • Bryophytes
Answer: Algae
Q21 | Anemophily‘ is pollination by :
  • Birds
  • Wind
  • Ants
  • Bats
Answer: Wind
Q22 | Pest-resistant cotton commonly known as ?Bt-Cotton‘ is genetically engineered by inserting a gene from a:
  • Bacterium
  • Virus
  • Microalgae
  • Protist
Answer: Bacterium
Q23 | Penicillin‘ which is used as an antibiotic is obtained from :
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi
  • algae
  • Lichens
Answer: Fungi
Q24 | The instrument that measures arterial blood pressure is known as :
  • Pyknometer
  • Hypsometer
  • Sphygmoscope
  • Sphygmomanometer
Answer: Sphygmomanometer
Q25 | Meg-1 is an imprinted gene which finds expression only from maternal chromosomes which regulates the transfer of nutrients from the plant to the seed. This gene has been discovered in:
  • Maize
  • cotton
  • jute
  • Sugarcane
Answer: Maize
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