General Science section is now an integral and important section in various recruitment related competitive examinations. Competitive Examinations are now evolving and are more inclined towards holistic testing and hence basic knowledge of science and technology is very crucial. General Science is a subject or course of study in which the elements of several sciences are studied. The article RRB Science Capsule Practice Quiz lists some of the important quiz questions for the General Science section of various exams including UPSC, Railways recruitment and other government sector related recruitments in India
General Science primarily is a combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth & Environmental Sciences. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth and Environmental Sciences are very useful for the general understanding of our environment and existence of life on human planet. .
Physics is the scientific study of forces such as heat, light, pressure, gravity, and electricity.
Chemistry involved with elements and compounds composed of atoms, molecules, and ions.IT is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter.
Biology, a branch of science is the study of life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.
A. Hydrometer
B. Hygrometer
C. Lactometer
D. Potentiometer
Answer - Option B
2. The SI unit of mechanical power is:
A. Joule
B. Watt
C. Newton -second
D. Joule-second
Answer - Option B
3. The velocity of light in vacuum or air is-
A. [latex]9\times {10}^{2}[/latex] m/sec
B. [latex]3\times {10}^{11}[/latex] m/sec
C. [latex]3\times {10}^{8}[/latex] m/sec
D. [latex]2\times {10}^{4}[/latex] m/sec
Answer - Option C
4. The unit of work is:
A. Joule
B. Newton
C. Watt
D. Dyne
Answer - Option A
5. Weighing 1 kilogram is the weight
A. 1 N
B. 10 N
C. 9.8 N
D. 9 N
Answer - Option C
6. Commonly heat of the human body in Fahrenheit -
A. 97
B. 97.5
C. 98
D. 98.6
Answer - Option D
7. The measure of inductance is-
A. Ampere
B. Coulomb
C. Henry
D. Ohm
Answer - Option C
8. Neutron was discovered
A. Rutherford
B. Thomson
C. Chadwick
D. Newton
Answer - Option C
9. Which element is found in the highest amount in the universe?
A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Helium
D. Oxygen
Answer - Option A
10. Who gave the principle of relativity?
Answer - Option C
2. What is the SI unit of temperature?
A. Kelvin
B. Joule
C. Celsius
D. Fahrenheit
Answer - Option A
3. Photon is the fundamental unit/quantum of
A. Gravitation
B. Electricity
C. Magnetism
D. Light
Answer - Option D
4. A light year is a unit of
A. Time
B. Distance
C. Speed of light
D. Intensity of light
Answer - Option B
5. Lumen is a unit of –
A. Luminous Flux
B. Luminous Intensity
C. Luminous density
D. Brightness
Answer - Option A
6. Hertz is the unit of_____
A. Frequency
B. Wavelength
C. Intensity
D. Clarity of waves
Answer - Option A
7. The unit noise pollution (level) is
A. Decibel
B. Decimal
C. Ppm
D. None of the above
Answer - Option A
8. Formula of washing soda
A. [latex]{Na}_{2} {Co}_{3}[/latex]
B. [latex]Ca {Co}_{3}[/latex]
C. [latex]Nah {Co}_{3}[/latex]
D. [latex]Ca ({OH}_{2})[/latex]
Answer - Option A
9. The SI unit of intensity of sound is _______.
A. Watt per square meter
B. Joule per square meter
C. Newton per square meter
D. Tesla per square meter
Answer - Option A
10. Formula of calcium Nitrate?
A. [latex]{Ca}_{2} {No}_{3}[/latex]
B. [latex]Ca {({No}_{3})}_{2} [/latex]
C. [latex]{Ca}_{2} {No}_{2}[/latex]
D. [latex]{Ca}_{3} {({No}_{3})}_{2} [/latex]
A. It grows in the oil
B. It is not exposed to sunlight
C. It contains carotene
D. The entire plant is orange in colour
Answer - Option C
2. Stem is usually
A. Positively Phototropic
B. Negatively Phototropic
C. Negatively geotropic
D. Positively acrotropic
Answer - Option A
3. Root hairs arise from
A. Cortex
B. Pericles
C. Epidermis
D. Endoldermis
Answer - Option C
4. The gametophyte is called prothallus in
A. Pteriodophyta
B. Bryophyta
C. Spermatophyta
D. Thallophyea
Answer - Option A
5. Which fruit has its seed outside?
A. Strawberry
B. Banana
C. Groundnut
D. Cashew nut
Answer - Option A
6. Increased RBC’s in the blood leads to a condition called
A. Anemia
B. Hemophilia
C. Polycythemia
D. Leukemia
Answer - Option C
7. Cactus is referred to as
A. Hydrophytes
B. Mesophyte
C. Xerophytes
D. Epiphyte
Answer - Option C
8. Organisms that use light to prepare food are known as_____
A. Autotrophs
B. Heterotrophy
C. Omnivores
D. Decomposers
Answer - Option A
9. Chemical formula of soda ash
A. [latex]{Na}_{2} {Co}_{3}[/latex]
B. [latex]Na H{Co}_{3}[/latex]
C. [latex]{Na}_{2} {Co}_{3} 10 {H}_{2} o[/latex]
D. [latex]Na H{Co}_{3} 10 {H}_{2} o[/latex]
Answer - Option A
10. Largest angiosperm plant
A. Babool
B. Sequoia gigantism
C. Eucalyptus
D. Giant Kelp