General Science Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which is a major essential lipophilic (fat-soluble) vitamin required for the protection of cell membranes and the formation of red blood cells (RBCs)?
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6441289a1ce944a93eb482c3- 1Vitamin Afalse
- 2Vitamin Cfalse
- 3Vitamin Dfalse
- 4Vitamin Etrue
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Answer : 4. "Vitamin E"
Explanation :
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are called the fat-soluble vitamins, because they are soluble in organic solvents and are absorbed and transported in a manner similar to that of fats. Vitamin E deficiency, which is rare and usually due to an underlying problem with digesting dietary fat rather than from a diet low in vitamin E, can cause nerve problems.
Q: ______is caused due to the deficiency of Niacin.
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62f10a393342ab11842d1ceb- 1Pellagratrue
- 2Pernicious anaemiafalse
- 3Ricketsfalse
- 4Scurvyfalse
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Answer : 1. "Pellagra"
Q: A bone called ‘tibia’ is found in –
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6335ccad93021d4ee41694d3- 1in the neckfalse
- 2in the legtrue
- 3in the elbowfalse
- 4in the skullfalse
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Answer : 2. "in the leg"
Q: Being a highly reactive element, it is not found in free state in nature.
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63bd223774eba5069d47d872- 1ironfalse
- 2sodiumtrue
- 3aluminumfalse
- 4magnesiumfalse
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Answer : 2. "sodium"
Explanation :
Sodium is a highly reactive element and is not found in its free state in nature due to its high reactivity. It readily reacts with other elements and compounds, forming various salts and minerals. Sodium is commonly found in the Earth's crust and in seawater as compounds, such as sodium chloride (table salt).
Q: In a typical plant cell the position of the nucleus is
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628643b53f7a1029b93c8bc1- 1Centralfalse
- 2Peripheraltrue
- 3Basalfalse
- 4anywhere.false
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Answer : 2. "Peripheral"
Q: Who is known as ‘the Father of Indian Missile Technology’?
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651eaffd72852fd42384a19d- 1Dr UR Raofalse
- 2Dr APJ Abdul Kalamtrue
- 3Dr Chidambaramfalse
- 4Dr Homi Bhabhafalse
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Answer : 2. "Dr APJ Abdul Kalam "
Explanation :
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is the undisputed father of India’s missile programme. He was breathed life into ballistic missiles like the Agni and Prithvi. It is too exhausting to track Dr Adbul Kalam’s achievements to date. In the 60s and 70s he was a trail blazer in the space department. In the 80s, he transformed the moribund Defence Research and Development Laboratory in Hyderabad into a highly motivated team.
By the 90s, Kalam emerged as the Czar of Indian Science and technology and was awarded the Bharat Ratna and served as the 11th President of India 2002 to 2007.
Q: What is the mirror used in the headlight of vehicles?
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6335cbc52ff7535af682721d- 1convex mirrorfalse
- 2concave mirrortrue
- 3plane mirror)false
- 4ordinary mirrorfalse
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Answer : 2. "concave mirror"
Q: Which element is present in both cement and bones?
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63b6b7fa1bd77d1a284ad2b7- 1calciumtrue
- 2phosphorusfalse
- 3nitrogenfalse
- 4siliconefalse
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Answer : 1. "calcium"
Explanation :
Calcium is the element that is present in both cement and bones. In cement, calcium is a key component of calcium silicate compounds, which contribute to the strength and durability of the material. In bones, calcium is a vital mineral that provides structural support and strength. It plays a crucial role in various physiological processes in the human body, including muscle function and nerve signaling.

