Basic Science Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following is not a natural polymer?

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  • 1
    Wool
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Leather
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Nylon
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Silk
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "Nylon"
Explanation :

The correct answer is the Glyptal. The term "natural polymers" refers to compounds that are produced naturally. Glyptal is a synthetic polymer and does not exist in nature. The polymer substance formed from glycerol and phthalic acid is known commercially as glyptal.

Q:

Which of the following was the first B vitamin discovered in 1897?

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    Folate 
    Correct
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  • 2
    Biotin 
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Riboflavin 
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Thiamine
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "Thiamine"
Explanation :

1. The first vitamin discovered in 1897 was thiamine, also known as vitamin B1.

2. Thiamine was discovered by Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman.

3. Vitamin B1 helps body cells convert carbohydrates into energy and maintain proper functioning of the heart, muscles and digestive system.

Q:

From which source is the list of countries emitting carbon dioxide based on carbon dioxide emissions?

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    Burning of fossil fuels
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Cement Industry
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Both of the above
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    None of these
    Correct
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Answer : 3. "Both of the above"
Explanation :

This is a list of sovereign states and territories by carbon dioxide emissions due to certain forms of human activity, based on the EDGAR database created by European Commission and Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

Q:

The pigment that gives color to human skin is-

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    Lysozyme
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Epidermis
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Melanin
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Calanin
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "Melanin "

Q:

Rust on iron?

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    ferric oxide
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Hydrated ferrous and ferric oxide
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Alkali ferrous and ferric carbonate
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Because of all of the above
    Correct
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Answer : 4. "Because of all of the above"

Q:

What type of waves are there in Radar?

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    electric waves
    Correct
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    electromagnetic waves
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Sound waves
    Correct
    Wrong
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    None of the above
    Correct
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Answer : 2. "electromagnetic waves"

Q:

Capacity when connecting capacitors to series?

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    neither increases nor decreases
    Correct
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    increases
    Correct
    Wrong
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    decreases
    Correct
    Wrong
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    None of the above
    Correct
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Answer : 2. "increases"
Explanation :

A capacitor stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field between its plates. Increasing the size of the plates increases the capacitance because there is more room for the electrons to escape.

Q:

Which gas is used to purify pond water in cities?

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    Sulfur dioxide
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Chlorine
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Nitrogen
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Ammonia
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "Chlorine"

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