Basic Science General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams

Basic Science General Knowledge Questions

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Science GK Questions

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Basic Science General Knowledge Questions

  Q :  

Which of the following rays has the highest penetrating power?

(A) alpha ray

(B) gamma ray

(C) beta ray

(D) none of these


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Terylene is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and which acid?

(A) Benzoic acid

(B) Salicylic Acid

(C) Thalic acid

(D) Terephthalic acid


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The color of the ocean appears blue because the sun's ray falling on it is _____.

(A) Reflection

(B) Change of direction

(C) Diffraction

(D) Scattering


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Alpha particles are ___________.

(A) twice the mass of beta particles

(B) negatively charged

(C) just like helium nuclei

(D) lower in ionizing power as compared to gamma rays


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Fe has 26 protons in its nucleus. What are the number of electrons in Fe2+ (II) ion?

(A) 24

(B) 26

(C) 28

(D) 13


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the given metals cannot be extracted using smelting? 

(A) Fe

(B) Al

(C) Zn

(D) Pb


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

How many carbon atoms are joined in buckminsterfullerene?

(A) 30

(B) 90

(C) 60

(D) 120


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Where does electric power reside in a charged conducting material?

(A) Central part

(B) Over the body

(C) Depends on the nature of the body

(D) The outer surface


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Unit of impedance is ___________.

(A) ohm

(B) henry

(C) tesla

(D) hertz


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the following elements has lowest melting point? 

(A) Titanium

(B) Sulphur

(C) Argon

(D) Zinc


Correct Answer : A

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