Daily Science Questions and Answers

Daily Science Questions and Answers
Q :  

Select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : 

List-I List-II

(geologic time scale) (lifeform)

A. Pleistocene 1. Mammal

B. Human lineage 2. Paleocene

C. Permian 3. Invertebrates

D. Cambrian 4. Paddock

Code:

A B C D

(A) 2 1 4 3

(B) 2 4 1 3

(C) 3 4 1 2

(D) 3 1 4 2


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The rate of respiration is much faster in aquatic animals/organisms than in terrestrial animals. To whom can the credit be given for this?

(A) more amount of dissolved oxygen in water than the amount of oxygen in the air

(B) more amount of oxygen in the air than the amount of oxygen dissolved in water

(C) presence of gills in aquatic animals

(D) less amount of dissolved oxygen in water as compared to the amount of oxygen in the air


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Between which of the following does Wallace's line distinguish or separate the flora and fauna?

(A) Canada and the United States

(B) Taiga region and Tunda region

(C) Mexico and Central America

(D) South-East Asia and Australia


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Consider the following statements

(A): Some invertebrates have blue blood. Reason 

(R) : Hemocyanin, a copper-containing substance is found in them. 

Choose the correct answer from these-

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(B) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(C) A is correct R is incorrect

(D) A is wrong R is correct


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The blood of which of the following animals is similar to that of humans?

(A) Chimpanzee

(B) Rhesus monkey

(C) Gorilla

(D) Baboon


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The following animals have blood groups that are similar to humans: Chimpanzees. Gorillas. Orangutans.


Q :  

Which of the following is not a non-conventional source of energy?

(A) Solar energy

(B) Natural gas

(C) Wind energy

(D) Tidal energy


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Natural Gas is not a non-conventional source of energy. It is a fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of plants and animals over millions of years. Natural gas is a non-renewable source of energy and is often used for heating and cooking.



Q :  

Which process is responsible for the glow that appears in bubbles that emerge from water?

(A) due to reflection of light

(B) due to refraction of light

(C) due to total internal reflection of light

(D) due to scattering of light


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Due to total internal reflection light gets trapped inside the bubble, making it shine.


Q :  

Argon is used in 'arc welding' because-

(A) It has less reactivity with the metal.

(B) It has the ability to lower the melting point of the metal.

(C) It has high inflammability.

(D) It has high calorific value.


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the following is a rabi crop?

(A) Paddy

(B) Wheat

(C) Tide

(D) Bajra


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Rabi season crops – Rabi crops are generally sown in the months of October and November and harvested from April to May.

Major crops of Rabi season – wheat, barley, gram, mustard, peas, berseem, rizka, green fodder, lentils, potato, rye, tobacco, lahi, oats, linseed and sunflower etc. Rabi season crops require low temperature at the time of sowing, hence they are sown in winter season. There should be a dry and warm environment for them to ripen.


Q :  

What is the chemical name of vinegar?

(A) Acetone

(B) Acetic acid

(C) Formaldehyde

(D) Ethanol


Correct Answer : B

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