EVERYDAY SCIENCE MCQS FROM PPSC PAST PAPERS
1) One of the countries through which equator passes is:
(b indonesia
(b indonesia
2) Copper can be converted into gold by:
(a) Artificial radioactivity
(a) Artificial radioactivity
3) The three elements needed for healthy growth of plants are:
(a) N, P, K
(a) N, P, K
4) Clocks, which moves with the velocities compareable with the velocity of light, run:
(d) with zero velocity
5) Max Planck received the noble prize in Physics in 1918 for his discovery of:
(b) energy quanta
(b) energy quanta
6) Bronze medal is made up of metals:
(b) (copper, tin)
(b) (copper, tin)
7) Addison’s disease is caused by the excessive secretion of:
(d) Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone
8) Development of calf muscles in ladies who wear high heels is a common example of:
(b) inheritance of acquired character
9) Margalla Hill is a branch of:
(a) Karakorum range
(a) Karakorum range
10) Humming bird belongs to a category called:
(b) Endotherm
(b) Endotherm
(a) Oxidation-Loss of an electron
(2) Radioactive isotope of Uranium used in Nuclear Bomb is:
d)92 U 238
(3) Human population growth is greatest in developing countries because:
(a) the birth rate is high in developing countries
(4) Which woody raw material is used for the manufacture of paper pulp?
(b) Poplar
(5) Rectified spirit contains alcohol about:
(b) 95%
(6) Which of the following elements is not present abundantly in earth's crust:
(b) Radium
(7) The famous book; Al - Qanoun was written by the Muslim scientist:
(c) Abu Ali Sina
(8) Basic metals can be converted into gold by:
((c) Artificial nuclear radioactivity
(9) A light year is a unit of:
(c) Length
(10) One of the main function of the earth's ozone layer is to:
(b) Filter out ultraviolet rays
EVERY DAY SCIENCE PAST PAPERS
EVERY DAY SCIENCE PAST PAPERS
(1) Person with following blood group are considered to be universal recipient.
A+
B+
AB+
O+
e. None of these
B+
AB+
O+
e. None of these
The AB group is considered to be universal recipient
(2) Study of life in outer space is known as:
b. Exobiology
(3) The name of the common mineral salt present in sweat is:
c. Sodium Chloride
(4) Sensitive layer of the eye is:
c. Retina
(5) Laughing gas has chemical composition of following two elements.
c. Nitrogen + Oxygen
(6) Dr. Abdus Salam of Pakistan was one of the contributors of the unification of:
b. Electromagnetic force and weak nuclear force
(7) Which triplet in DNA codes for valine:
e. None of these
(8) What is the chance of diabetic baby born to parents both heterozygous normal ?
¼
(9) Which of the following is not a part of Darwinism:
a. Over production
(10) Role of biotechnology in the production of food based on:
d. Fermentation
(11) Which form of drug abuse involves most risk of infection with the HIV (AIDS) virus:
c. Injection of heroine
(12) Founder of modern astronomy was:
c. Nicolas Copernicus
(13) The instrument which measures very high temperature is:
d. Pyrometer
(14) The science which deals with study of manners and customs of people is:
a. Ethnology (branch of anthropology)
(15) Chemical used to kill rats and mice are:
b. Rodenticides
(16) Dry ice is:
c. Solid Carbon dioxide
(17) Chemical name of vinegar is:
b. Dilute acetic acid
(18) Defeciency of following vitamin decreases hemoglobin production:
d. Pyridoxine (known as Vitamin B6, causes anemia i.e. deficiency of hemoglobin)
(19) Hygrometer is used for measuring the:
c. Humidity of air
(20) Bronze is an alloy of:
c. Copper and Tin
(21) Which of the following is most elastic ?
a. Steel
(22) Orbital period of the planet Mercury around the sun is:
a. 88 days
(23) The most splendid and the most magnificient constellation on the sky is:
a. Orion
(24) “Black holes” refer to:
c. Collapsing objects of high density
(25) Eugenics is the study of:
a. Altering human beings by changing their genetic components (close to the actual definition)
(2) Eugenics: study of the possibility of racial improvement through selective breeding and other methods (OOOMDA NASAL K INSAAN PEDA KARNA)
(2) Eugenics: study of the possibility of racial improvement through selective breeding and other methods (OOOMDA NASAL K INSAAN PEDA KARNA)
PPSC EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS
(26) The position of earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the sun causing northern summer is called:
a. Aphelion
(27) Diamond is a very expensive ornament. It is composed of a single element:
a. Carbon
(28) Which of the following layers make radio transmission possible?
b. Ionosphere
(29) Which of the following explains the reason why there is no total eclipse of the sun?
d. Area of the sun covered by the moon
(30) Television signals are converted into light signals by:
d. Photo diode
(31) Where do most of Asteroids lie?
a. In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
(32) The number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is:
c. 0
(33) The half life of a radioactive element is 8-days. How long it take to reduce it from 10 mg to 5 mg?
d. 8 days
(34) The term ‘Blue Shift’ is used to indicate:
a. Doppler effect in which an object appears bluer when it is moving towards the observer or observer is moving towards the object.
The opposite is the famous red shift which indicated the universe is expanding away from us.
(35) Kilowatt-hour is a unit of:
c. Energy
(36) Fuel used in a Fast Breeder Reactor is:
c. Uranium Plutonium Oxide
FBRs usually use a mixed oxide fuel core of up to 20% plutonium dioxide (PuO2) and at least 80% uranium dioxide (UO2).
(37) Monsoon is caused by:
a. Seasonal reversal of winds
(38) Which of the following atmospheric layers help in radio communication?
b. Ionosphere
(39) A moderator is used in nuclear reactor in order to:
b. Slow down the speed of the neutrons
(40) Sedimentary rocks are:
a. Porous
(41) Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?
c. Gypsum
(42) Ozone layer prevents the following radiation from entering the atmosphere:
b. Ultraviolet
(43) The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from:
a. Ionosphere
(44) Yeast is used in making bread because it produces:
a. Carbon dioxide
(45) Oasis is associated with:
b. Desert
(46) Quartz crystal in quartz watches work on the principle called:
d. Piezo-electric effect
.
(47) The fruits without seed, like banana, are called:
c. parthenocarpic fruits
(48) Animal which captures and readily kills living animals for its food is called:
c. Predator
(49) In a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap tin between them because:
d. Accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided
(50) Name the famous book of Ibn-Sina in which he discussed human physiology and medicine:
a. Al-Qanoon
BASIC SCIENCE MCQS
BASIC SCIENCE MCQS
- Water is heated in a kettle. The inside water is heated by convection. A person sitting near the fire receives heat by :b) Convection
2. A time can come when we will be able to design a machine which can go on working for ever without the expenditure of energy. Is it possible ?
a) No
3. The measurement of rainfall is made by an instrument known as :
e) None of these
4. Light year is a unit of :
a) Distance
5. Three elements needed for the healthy growth of plants are :
a) N,P,K
6.Copper can be converted into gold by :
b) Artificial Radioactivity
7. In winter an iron pipe feel colder than a wooden window . This is because wood is :
b) non-Conductor
8. The echo (reflected sound) will be distinctly heard only at ordinary temperatures if the distance of the reflecting surfaces from the source of sound is at least :
c) 56fft
9. It is possible to recognize a person in the dark by simply hearing his unique voice . It is because of the:
a) pitch
10. When a ray of sunlight enters a dark room , its straight path become visible because of dust particles hanging in the air. It is because light is :
a) Visible
11. A six feet tall lady wants to see her full image in a plane mirror . The minimum length of the mirror will be :
d) 3 feet
12. The principle used in radar is the same as that of Sonar. In radar we use radio waves ; whereas in sonar we use :
c) Ultrasonic
13. In a fission nuclear reaction , a heavy nucleus breaks up into smaller nuclei whereas in another nuclear reaction two or more than two possibly nuclei are fused to form a heavy nucleus This nuclear reaction is called :
d) Fusion nuclear reaction
14. Parsec is a unit of :
d) Distance
15. German Silver is an alloy of:
c) Cu + Ni
16. The Continent Antarctica lies at the:
b) South pole
17. The temperature of the dead body is:
d) temperature of the place where it is kept
18. Lactometer is a type of Hydrometer which is used to measure the specific gravity of :
c) Milk
19. Cusec is a unit of :
e) None of these
20. The deepest place on earth is :
b) Mariana Trench
21. Twinkling of stars is caused by :
c) refraction of light
22. Magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased by :
a) increasing focal length of the lens
23. Bronze medal is made up of metal :
c) Copper , Tin
24. One of the countries through which equator passes is :
a) Kenya
25. A very important practical application of properties of matter is hoeing or "godi" practiced by the farmers. This property of matter is called :
c) Capillarity
BASIC SCIENCE SOLVED MCQS
26. It is observed that the total pressure exerted by air on the man of average siz is around 14.7 lb wt. per square inch. But the man feels quite comfortable,. It is because of :
a) An equal and opposite pressure acts from inside
27) A nuclear reactor is a device used to carry out controlled nuclear reaction whereas GM counter is a device used to detect :
c) nuclear Radiation
28. A body can escape the gravitational pull of the earth if it is thrown up with a velocity of:
c) 7 miles per sec
29. Night vision is possible with the help of :
c) Infrared Rays
30. Myopia is a defect of human eye. it can be corrected by using a lens called :
b) Concave lens
31. Walnuts can be broken in the hand by squeezing two together but not one. It is because of :
a) Work done
32. The instrument which i specially design for recording earth quake wave is called seismograph which measure earth quake waves on a:
c) Richter scale
33. The planet Mercury completes one rotation around the sun is :
a) 88 days
34. Fossils found in the lowest geological strata are generally most :
c) Primitive
35. Evolution can be described as :
a) A continuing process
36. What is the only source of new alleles?
c) Mutation
37. Polygenic characteristic are controlled by :
c) Multiple genes
38. Which of the following , lists the four stages of food processing in order?
a) ingestion , digestion , absorption , elimination
39. In humans , most nutrient molecules are absorbed by the :
b) stomach
40. The energy needed to fuel essential body processes is called :
a) Essential nutrient level
b) Basal metabolism
c) None of these
d) recommended daily allowance
e) Optimum energy intake
b) Basal metabolism
c) None of these
d) recommended daily allowance
e) Optimum energy intake
41. Which of the following is an organic molecule needed by the body in small amounts?
d) Monosaccharide
42. Inhaled air passes through which of the following in the last?
a) Bronchiole
43. Which of the following is a form of sexual reproduction?
a) Hermaphroditism
44. Cobalt is a material which is :
a) Strongly attracted by a magnet
45. Laughing gas has chemical composition of the following two elements which are :
c) Nitrogen + oxygen
46. Hepatitis A is transmitted to different individuals by :
a) Water
47. The unit that coordinates different devices of the computer system is :
c) Control unit
48. The most abundant element present is in the human body is :
b) Oxygen
49. Cancer can be treated by :
c) Chemotherapy and radiotherapy
50. Animals obtain carbon dioxide mainly from :
a) Starch
PPSC Every Day Science MCQS
PPSC Every Day Science MCQS
Every Day Science
1.Which instrument is used to measure pressure?
c. Manometer
c. Manometer
2. What does Angstrom measure?
d. Speed of ships
d. Speed of ships
3. Light year is related to
c. Distance
c. Distance
5. Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure of gases?
b. Manometer
b. Manometer
6. Joule is the unit of
b. Energy
b. Energy
7. How many Dynes are there in one gram weight?
c. 981
c. 981
8. How many Ergs are these in 1 Joule?
d. 107
d. 107
9. The unit of current is
c. Ampere
c. Ampere
10. The unit of energy in MKS system is
d. Joule
d. Joule
11. The intensity of an earthquake is measured with a
d. Seismograph
d. Seismograph
12. Centigrade & Fahrenheit scales give same reading at
a. - 400o
a. - 400o
14. Who among the following described protoplasm as the physical basis of life?
a. T. H. Huxley
a. T. H. Huxley
15. The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was
c. Copernicus
c. Copernicus
16. Alexander Fleming discovered
a. Penicillin
a. Penicillin
17. Who among following invented the steam engine?
b. James Watt
b. James Watt
18. Who invented typewriter?
c. Sholes
c. Sholes
20. Who discovered circulation of blood in human body?
c. William Harvey
c. William Harvey
21. The first attempt in printing was made in England by
c. William Caxton
c. William Caxton
22. Who was the surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery in 1865?
a. Edward Jenner
b. Joseph Lister
c. Henry William
d. John Sleeman
b. Joseph Lister
c. Henry William
d. John Sleeman
23. The credit of inventing the television goes to
a. Faraday
b. Baird
c. Edison
d. Marconi
b. Baird
c. Edison
d. Marconi
24. The credit of developing the polio vaccine goes to
a. Jonas Salk
b. Alb E. Sabin
c. Selman Waksman
d. None of these
b. Alb E. Sabin
c. Selman Waksman
d. None of these
25. Mark the wrong combination
a. James Watt: Steam Engine
b. A.G. Bell: Telephone
c. J. L. Baird: Television
d. J. Perkins: Penicillin
b. A.G. Bell: Telephone
c. J. L. Baird: Television
d. J. Perkins: Penicillin
EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS PAER 2
26. Choose the correct combination
a. Typewriter: Remington
b. Dynamite: Dunlop
c. Evolution: Darwin
d. Aeroplane: Harway
b. Dynamite: Dunlop
c. Evolution: Darwin
d. Aeroplane: Harway
27. Who invented the ball point pen?
a. Waterman
b. Oscar
c. Wilson
d. Lazlo Biro
b. Oscar
c. Wilson
d. Lazlo Biro
28. Blaze Pascal is associated with
a. Calculating machine
b. Computer
c. Cinema
d. None of these
b. Computer
c. Cinema
d. None of these
29. Wright Brothers are regarded inventors of the
a. Balloon
b. Bicycle
c. Aeroplane
d. None of these
b. Bicycle
c. Aeroplane
d. None of these
30. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
a. Roentgen: X-ray
b. Newton: Law of gravitation
c. Faraday: Diffusion of gases
d. Pasteur: Bacteriology
b. Newton: Law of gravitation
c. Faraday: Diffusion of gases
d. Pasteur: Bacteriology
31. Philology is the
a. Study of bones
b. Study of muscles
c. Study of architecture
d. Study of languages
b. Study of muscles
c. Study of architecture
d. Study of languages
32. Anatomy is the branch of science which deals with
a. Structure of animals and plantsb. Functioning of body organs
c. Animal behavior
d. Cells and tissues
c. Animal behavior
d. Cells and tissues
33. Study of earthquakes is known as
a. Ecology
b. Seismology
c. Numismatics
d. None of these
b. Seismology
c. Numismatics
d. None of these
34. Ecology deals with
a. Birds
b. Cell formation
c. Relation between Organisms and their environment
d. Tissues
b. Cell formation
c. Relation between Organisms and their environment
d. Tissues
35. Meteorology is the science of
a. Weather
b. Meteors
c. Metals
d. Earthquakes
b. Meteors
c. Metals
d. Earthquakes
36. Oncology is the study of
a. Birds
b. Cancer
c. Mammals
d. Soil
b. Cancer
c. Mammals
d. Soil
37. Study of life in outer space is known as
a. Endobiology
b. Exobiology
c. Enterobiology
d. Neobiology
b. Exobiology
c. Enterobiology
d. Neobiology
38. Numismatics is the study of
a. Coins
b. Numbers
c. Stamps
d. Space
b. Numbers
c. Stamps
d. Space
39. Eugenics is the study of
a. Altering humans beings by changing their genetic components
b. People of European origin
c. Different races of mankind
d. Genetics of plants
b. People of European origin
c. Different races of mankind
d. Genetics of plants
40. Ornithology is the
a. Study of bones
b. Study of birds
c. Study of smells
d. None of these
b. Study of birds
c. Study of smells
d. None of these
41. Who invented the Doctor?s thermometer?
a. Fahrenheit
b. Edison
c. Galileo
d. None of these
b. Edison
c. Galileo
d. None of these
42. The velocity of light was first measured by
a. Einstein
b. Newton
c. Romer
d. Galileo
b. Newton
c. Romer
d. Galileo
43. Who proposed the chemical evolution of life?
c. Haechel .
c. Haechel .
44. The telephone was invented by
b. Alexander Graham Bell
b. Alexander Graham Bell
45. Who among the following evolved the concept of relationship between mass and energy?
a. Einstein
a. Einstein
48. Robert Koch worked on
a. Tuberculosis
a. Tuberculosis
49. Who discovered Uranus?
a. Herschel
a. Herschel
50. Who among the following is associated with the invention of computers?
b. Babbage
b. Babbage
EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS PAER 3
1. What is the body temperature of a normal man?
A. 81.1oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
2. Which of the following helps in clotting of blood?
A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
3. Total volume of blood in a normal adult human being is
A. 5-6 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
4. Red blood corpuscles are formed in the
A. Liver
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
5. How many bones are there in an adult human being?
A. 210
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300
6. The pancreas secretes
A. Insulin
B. Bile juice
C. Peptic juice
D. None of these
B. Bile juice
C. Peptic juice
D. None of these
7. Tibia is a bone found in the
A. Skull
B. Arm
C. Leg
D. Face
B. Arm
C. Leg
D. Face
8. The largest part of the human brain is the
A. Medulla oblongata
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. None of these
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. None of these
9. What is the main component of bones and teeth?
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium nitrate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium nitrate
10. The main constituent of hemoglobin is
A. Chlorine
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. None of these
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. None of these
11. The main function of the kidney is
A. To control blood pressure
B. To control body temperature
C. To remove waste product from the body
D. To help in digestion of food
B. To control body temperature
C. To remove waste product from the body
D. To help in digestion of food
12. The function of hemoglobin is
A. Transportation of oxygen
B. Destruction of bacteria
C. Prevention of anemia
D. Utilization of energy
B. Destruction of bacteria
C. Prevention of anemia
D. Utilization of energy
13. Which of the following glands secrete tears?
A. LachrymalB. Pituitary
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
14. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Thyroid
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. None of these
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. None of these
15. Which is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Kidney
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Kidney
16. A person of which of the following blood groups is called a universal donor?
A. O
B. AB
C. A
D. B
B. AB
C. A
D. B
17. Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?
A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
18. How many bones are there in a newly born infant?
A. 206
B. 230
C. 280
D. 300
B. 230
C. 280
D. 300
19. Which of the following have maximum calorific value?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
20. Which of the following vitamins promote healthy functioning of eyes in human beings?
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
21. The average heartbeat per minute in a normal man is
A. 50
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
22. A person with which of the following blood groups can receive blood of any group?
A. A
B. AB
C. B
D. O
B. AB
C. B
D. O
23. Malaria is a disease which effects the
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
24. Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?
A. Small pox
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. Cholera
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. Cholera
25. Medulla oblongata is a part of human
A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Sex organ
EVERYDAY SCIENCE MCQS FROM PPSC PAST PAPERS
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Sex organ
EVERYDAY SCIENCE MCQS FROM PPSC PAST PAPERS
1) One of the countries through which equator passes is:
(b indonesia
(b indonesia
2) Copper can be converted into gold by:
(a) Artificial radioactivity
(a) Artificial radioactivity
3) The three elements needed for healthy growth of plants are:
(a) N, P, K
(a) N, P, K
4) Clocks, which moves with the velocities compareable with the velocity of light, run:
(d) with zero velocity
5) Max Planck received the noble prize in Physics in 1918 for his discovery of:
(b) energy quanta
(b) energy quanta
6) Bronze medal is made up of metals:
(b) (copper, tin)
(b) (copper, tin)
7) Addison’s disease is caused by the excessive secretion of:
(d) Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone
8) Development of calf muscles in ladies who wear high heels is a common example of:
(b) inheritance of acquired character
9) Margalla Hill is a branch of:
(a) Karakorum range
(a) Karakorum range
10) Humming bird belongs to a category called:
(b) Endotherm
(b) Endotherm
(a) Oxidation-Loss of an electron
(2) Radioactive isotope of Uranium used in Nuclear Bomb is:
d)92 U 238
(3) Human population growth is greatest in developing countries because:
(a) the birth rate is high in developing countries
(4) Which woody raw material is used for the manufacture of paper pulp?
(b) Poplar
(5) Rectified spirit contains alcohol about:
(b) 95%
(6) Which of the following elements is not present abundantly in earth's crust:
(b) Radium
(7) The famous book; Al - Qanoun was written by the Muslim scientist:
(c) Abu Ali Sina
(8) Basic metals can be converted into gold by:
((c) Artificial nuclear radioactivity
(9) A light year is a unit of:
(c) Length
(10) One of the main function of the earth's ozone layer is to:
(b) Filter out ultraviolet rays
EVERY DAY SCIENCE PAST PAPERS
EVERY DAY SCIENCE PAST PAPERS
(1) Person with following blood group are considered to be universal recipient.
A+
B+
AB+
O+
e. None of these
B+
AB+
O+
e. None of these
The AB group is considered to be universal recipient
(2) Study of life in outer space is known as:
b. Exobiology
(3) The name of the common mineral salt present in sweat is:
c. Sodium Chloride
(4) Sensitive layer of the eye is:
c. Retina
(5) Laughing gas has chemical composition of following two elements.
c. Nitrogen + Oxygen
(6) Dr. Abdus Salam of Pakistan was one of the contributors of the unification of:
b. Electromagnetic force and weak nuclear force
(7) Which triplet in DNA codes for valine:
e. None of these
(8) What is the chance of diabetic baby born to parents both heterozygous normal ?
¼
(9) Which of the following is not a part of Darwinism:
a. Over production
(10) Role of biotechnology in the production of food based on:
d. Fermentation
(11) Which form of drug abuse involves most risk of infection with the HIV (AIDS) virus:
c. Injection of heroine
(12) Founder of modern astronomy was:
c. Nicolas Copernicus
(13) The instrument which measures very high temperature is:
d. Pyrometer
(14) The science which deals with study of manners and customs of people is:
a. Ethnology (branch of anthropology)
(15) Chemical used to kill rats and mice are:
b. Rodenticides
(16) Dry ice is:
c. Solid Carbon dioxide
(17) Chemical name of vinegar is:
b. Dilute acetic acid
(18) Defeciency of following vitamin decreases hemoglobin production:
d. Pyridoxine (known as Vitamin B6, causes anemia i.e. deficiency of hemoglobin)
(19) Hygrometer is used for measuring the:
c. Humidity of air
(20) Bronze is an alloy of:
c. Copper and Tin
(21) Which of the following is most elastic ?
a. Steel
(22) Orbital period of the planet Mercury around the sun is:
a. 88 days
(23) The most splendid and the most magnificient constellation on the sky is:
a. Orion
(24) “Black holes” refer to:
c. Collapsing objects of high density
(25) Eugenics is the study of:
a. Altering human beings by changing their genetic components (close to the actual definition)
(2) Eugenics: study of the possibility of racial improvement through selective breeding and other methods (OOOMDA NASAL K INSAAN PEDA KARNA)
(2) Eugenics: study of the possibility of racial improvement through selective breeding and other methods (OOOMDA NASAL K INSAAN PEDA KARNA)
PPSC EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS
(26) The position of earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the sun causing northern summer is called:
a. Aphelion
(27) Diamond is a very expensive ornament. It is composed of a single element:
a. Carbon
(28) Which of the following layers make radio transmission possible?
b. Ionosphere
(29) Which of the following explains the reason why there is no total eclipse of the sun?
d. Area of the sun covered by the moon
(30) Television signals are converted into light signals by:
d. Photo diode
(31) Where do most of Asteroids lie?
a. In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
(32) The number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is:
c. 0
(33) The half life of a radioactive element is 8-days. How long it take to reduce it from 10 mg to 5 mg?
d. 8 days
(34) The term ‘Blue Shift’ is used to indicate:
a. Doppler effect in which an object appears bluer when it is moving towards the observer or observer is moving towards the object.
The opposite is the famous red shift which indicated the universe is expanding away from us.
(35) Kilowatt-hour is a unit of:
c. Energy
(36) Fuel used in a Fast Breeder Reactor is:
c. Uranium Plutonium Oxide
FBRs usually use a mixed oxide fuel core of up to 20% plutonium dioxide (PuO2) and at least 80% uranium dioxide (UO2).
(37) Monsoon is caused by:
a. Seasonal reversal of winds
(38) Which of the following atmospheric layers help in radio communication?
b. Ionosphere
(39) A moderator is used in nuclear reactor in order to:
b. Slow down the speed of the neutrons
(40) Sedimentary rocks are:
a. Porous
(41) Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?
c. Gypsum
(42) Ozone layer prevents the following radiation from entering the atmosphere:
b. Ultraviolet
(43) The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from:
a. Ionosphere
(44) Yeast is used in making bread because it produces:
a. Carbon dioxide
(45) Oasis is associated with:
b. Desert
(46) Quartz crystal in quartz watches work on the principle called:
d. Piezo-electric effect
.
(47) The fruits without seed, like banana, are called:
c. parthenocarpic fruits
(48) Animal which captures and readily kills living animals for its food is called:
c. Predator
(49) In a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap tin between them because:
d. Accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided
(50) Name the famous book of Ibn-Sina in which he discussed human physiology and medicine:
a. Al-Qanoon
BASIC SCIENCE MCQS
BASIC SCIENCE MCQS
- Water is heated in a kettle. The inside water is heated by convection. A person sitting near the fire receives heat by :b) Convection
2. A time can come when we will be able to design a machine which can go on working for ever without the expenditure of energy. Is it possible ?
a) No
3. The measurement of rainfall is made by an instrument known as :
e) None of these
4. Light year is a unit of :
a) Distance
5. Three elements needed for the healthy growth of plants are :
a) N,P,K
6.Copper can be converted into gold by :
b) Artificial Radioactivity
7. In winter an iron pipe feel colder than a wooden window . This is because wood is :
b) non-Conductor
8. The echo (reflected sound) will be distinctly heard only at ordinary temperatures if the distance of the reflecting surfaces from the source of sound is at least :
c) 56fft
9. It is possible to recognize a person in the dark by simply hearing his unique voice . It is because of the:
a) pitch
10. When a ray of sunlight enters a dark room , its straight path become visible because of dust particles hanging in the air. It is because light is :
a) Visible
11. A six feet tall lady wants to see her full image in a plane mirror . The minimum length of the mirror will be :
d) 3 feet
12. The principle used in radar is the same as that of Sonar. In radar we use radio waves ; whereas in sonar we use :
c) Ultrasonic
13. In a fission nuclear reaction , a heavy nucleus breaks up into smaller nuclei whereas in another nuclear reaction two or more than two possibly nuclei are fused to form a heavy nucleus This nuclear reaction is called :
d) Fusion nuclear reaction
14. Parsec is a unit of :
d) Distance
15. German Silver is an alloy of:
c) Cu + Ni
16. The Continent Antarctica lies at the:
b) South pole
17. The temperature of the dead body is:
d) temperature of the place where it is kept
18. Lactometer is a type of Hydrometer which is used to measure the specific gravity of :
c) Milk
19. Cusec is a unit of :
e) None of these
20. The deepest place on earth is :
b) Mariana Trench
21. Twinkling of stars is caused by :
c) refraction of light
22. Magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased by :
a) increasing focal length of the lens
23. Bronze medal is made up of metal :
c) Copper , Tin
24. One of the countries through which equator passes is :
a) Kenya
25. A very important practical application of properties of matter is hoeing or "godi" practiced by the farmers. This property of matter is called :
c) Capillarity
BASIC SCIENCE SOLVED MCQS
26. It is observed that the total pressure exerted by air on the man of average siz is around 14.7 lb wt. per square inch. But the man feels quite comfortable,. It is because of :
a) An equal and opposite pressure acts from inside
27) A nuclear reactor is a device used to carry out controlled nuclear reaction whereas GM counter is a device used to detect :
c) nuclear Radiation
28. A body can escape the gravitational pull of the earth if it is thrown up with a velocity of:
c) 7 miles per sec
29. Night vision is possible with the help of :
c) Infrared Rays
30. Myopia is a defect of human eye. it can be corrected by using a lens called :
b) Concave lens
31. Walnuts can be broken in the hand by squeezing two together but not one. It is because of :
a) Work done
32. The instrument which i specially design for recording earth quake wave is called seismograph which measure earth quake waves on a:
c) Richter scale
33. The planet Mercury completes one rotation around the sun is :
a) 88 days
34. Fossils found in the lowest geological strata are generally most :
c) Primitive
35. Evolution can be described as :
a) A continuing process
36. What is the only source of new alleles?
c) Mutation
37. Polygenic characteristic are controlled by :
c) Multiple genes
38. Which of the following , lists the four stages of food processing in order?
a) ingestion , digestion , absorption , elimination
39. In humans , most nutrient molecules are absorbed by the :
b) stomach
40. The energy needed to fuel essential body processes is called :
a) Essential nutrient level
b) Basal metabolism
c) None of these
d) recommended daily allowance
e) Optimum energy intake
b) Basal metabolism
c) None of these
d) recommended daily allowance
e) Optimum energy intake
41. Which of the following is an organic molecule needed by the body in small amounts?
d) Monosaccharide
42. Inhaled air passes through which of the following in the last?
a) Bronchiole
43. Which of the following is a form of sexual reproduction?
a) Hermaphroditism
44. Cobalt is a material which is :
a) Strongly attracted by a magnet
45. Laughing gas has chemical composition of the following two elements which are :
c) Nitrogen + oxygen
46. Hepatitis A is transmitted to different individuals by :
a) Water
47. The unit that coordinates different devices of the computer system is :
c) Control unit
48. The most abundant element present is in the human body is :
b) Oxygen
49. Cancer can be treated by :
c) Chemotherapy and radiotherapy
50. Animals obtain carbon dioxide mainly from :
a) Starch
PPSC Every Day Science MCQS
PPSC Every Day Science MCQS
Every Day Science
1.Which instrument is used to measure pressure?
c. Manometer
c. Manometer
2. What does Angstrom measure?
d. Speed of ships
d. Speed of ships
3. Light year is related to
c. Distance
c. Distance
5. Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure of gases?
b. Manometer
b. Manometer
6. Joule is the unit of
b. Energy
b. Energy
7. How many Dynes are there in one gram weight?
c. 981
c. 981
8. How many Ergs are these in 1 Joule?
d. 107
d. 107
9. The unit of current is
c. Ampere
c. Ampere
10. The unit of energy in MKS system is
d. Joule
d. Joule
11. The intensity of an earthquake is measured with a
d. Seismograph
d. Seismograph
12. Centigrade & Fahrenheit scales give same reading at
a. - 400o
a. - 400o
14. Who among the following described protoplasm as the physical basis of life?
a. T. H. Huxley
a. T. H. Huxley
15. The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was
c. Copernicus
c. Copernicus
16. Alexander Fleming discovered
a. Penicillin
a. Penicillin
17. Who among following invented the steam engine?
b. James Watt
b. James Watt
18. Who invented typewriter?
c. Sholes
c. Sholes
20. Who discovered circulation of blood in human body?
c. William Harvey
c. William Harvey
21. The first attempt in printing was made in England by
c. William Caxton
c. William Caxton
22. Who was the surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery in 1865?
a. Edward Jenner
b. Joseph Lister
c. Henry William
d. John Sleeman
b. Joseph Lister
c. Henry William
d. John Sleeman
23. The credit of inventing the television goes to
a. Faraday
b. Baird
c. Edison
d. Marconi
b. Baird
c. Edison
d. Marconi
24. The credit of developing the polio vaccine goes to
a. Jonas Salk
b. Alb E. Sabin
c. Selman Waksman
d. None of these
b. Alb E. Sabin
c. Selman Waksman
d. None of these
25. Mark the wrong combination
a. James Watt: Steam Engine
b. A.G. Bell: Telephone
c. J. L. Baird: Television
d. J. Perkins: Penicillin
b. A.G. Bell: Telephone
c. J. L. Baird: Television
d. J. Perkins: Penicillin
EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS PAER 2
26. Choose the correct combination
a. Typewriter: Remington
b. Dynamite: Dunlop
c. Evolution: Darwin
d. Aeroplane: Harway
b. Dynamite: Dunlop
c. Evolution: Darwin
d. Aeroplane: Harway
27. Who invented the ball point pen?
a. Waterman
b. Oscar
c. Wilson
d. Lazlo Biro
b. Oscar
c. Wilson
d. Lazlo Biro
28. Blaze Pascal is associated with
a. Calculating machine
b. Computer
c. Cinema
d. None of these
b. Computer
c. Cinema
d. None of these
29. Wright Brothers are regarded inventors of the
a. Balloon
b. Bicycle
c. Aeroplane
d. None of these
b. Bicycle
c. Aeroplane
d. None of these
30. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
a. Roentgen: X-ray
b. Newton: Law of gravitation
c. Faraday: Diffusion of gases
d. Pasteur: Bacteriology
b. Newton: Law of gravitation
c. Faraday: Diffusion of gases
d. Pasteur: Bacteriology
31. Philology is the
a. Study of bones
b. Study of muscles
c. Study of architecture
d. Study of languages
b. Study of muscles
c. Study of architecture
d. Study of languages
32. Anatomy is the branch of science which deals with
a. Structure of animals and plantsb. Functioning of body organs
c. Animal behavior
d. Cells and tissues
c. Animal behavior
d. Cells and tissues
33. Study of earthquakes is known as
a. Ecology
b. Seismology
c. Numismatics
d. None of these
b. Seismology
c. Numismatics
d. None of these
34. Ecology deals with
a. Birds
b. Cell formation
c. Relation between Organisms and their environment
d. Tissues
b. Cell formation
c. Relation between Organisms and their environment
d. Tissues
35. Meteorology is the science of
a. Weather
b. Meteors
c. Metals
d. Earthquakes
b. Meteors
c. Metals
d. Earthquakes
36. Oncology is the study of
a. Birds
b. Cancer
c. Mammals
d. Soil
b. Cancer
c. Mammals
d. Soil
37. Study of life in outer space is known as
a. Endobiology
b. Exobiology
c. Enterobiology
d. Neobiology
b. Exobiology
c. Enterobiology
d. Neobiology
38. Numismatics is the study of
a. Coins
b. Numbers
c. Stamps
d. Space
b. Numbers
c. Stamps
d. Space
39. Eugenics is the study of
a. Altering humans beings by changing their genetic components
b. People of European origin
c. Different races of mankind
d. Genetics of plants
b. People of European origin
c. Different races of mankind
d. Genetics of plants
40. Ornithology is the
a. Study of bones
b. Study of birds
c. Study of smells
d. None of these
b. Study of birds
c. Study of smells
d. None of these
41. Who invented the Doctor?s thermometer?
a. Fahrenheit
b. Edison
c. Galileo
d. None of these
b. Edison
c. Galileo
d. None of these
42. The velocity of light was first measured by
a. Einstein
b. Newton
c. Romer
d. Galileo
b. Newton
c. Romer
d. Galileo
43. Who proposed the chemical evolution of life?
c. Haechel .
c. Haechel .
44. The telephone was invented by
b. Alexander Graham Bell
b. Alexander Graham Bell
45. Who among the following evolved the concept of relationship between mass and energy?
a. Einstein
a. Einstein
48. Robert Koch worked on
a. Tuberculosis
a. Tuberculosis
49. Who discovered Uranus?
a. Herschel
a. Herschel
50. Who among the following is associated with the invention of computers?
b. Babbage
b. Babbage
EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS PAER 3
1. What is the body temperature of a normal man?
A. 81.1oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
2. Which of the following helps in clotting of blood?
A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
3. Total volume of blood in a normal adult human being is
A. 5-6 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
4. Red blood corpuscles are formed in the
A. Liver
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
5. How many bones are there in an adult human being?
A. 210
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300
6. The pancreas secretes
A. Insulin
B. Bile juice
C. Peptic juice
D. None of these
B. Bile juice
C. Peptic juice
D. None of these
7. Tibia is a bone found in the
A. Skull
B. Arm
C. Leg
D. Face
B. Arm
C. Leg
D. Face
8. The largest part of the human brain is the
A. Medulla oblongata
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. None of these
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. None of these
9. What is the main component of bones and teeth?
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium nitrate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium nitrate
10. The main constituent of hemoglobin is
A. Chlorine
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. None of these
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. None of these
11. The main function of the kidney is
A. To control blood pressure
B. To control body temperature
C. To remove waste product from the body
D. To help in digestion of food
B. To control body temperature
C. To remove waste product from the body
D. To help in digestion of food
12. The function of hemoglobin is
A. Transportation of oxygen
B. Destruction of bacteria
C. Prevention of anemia
D. Utilization of energy
B. Destruction of bacteria
C. Prevention of anemia
D. Utilization of energy
13. Which of the following glands secrete tears?
A. LachrymalB. Pituitary
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
14. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Thyroid
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. None of these
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. None of these
15. Which is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Kidney
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Kidney
16. A person of which of the following blood groups is called a universal donor?
A. O
B. AB
C. A
D. B
B. AB
C. A
D. B
17. Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?
A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
18. How many bones are there in a newly born infant?
A. 206
B. 230
C. 280
D. 300
B. 230
C. 280
D. 300
19. Which of the following have maximum calorific value?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
20. Which of the following vitamins promote healthy functioning of eyes in human beings?
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
21. The average heartbeat per minute in a normal man is
A. 50
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
22. A person with which of the following blood groups can receive blood of any group?
A. A
B. AB
C. B
D. O
B. AB
C. B
D. O
23. Malaria is a disease which effects the
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
24. Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?
A. Small pox
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. Cholera
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. Cholera
25. Medulla oblongata is a part of human
A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Sex organ
EVERYDAY SCIENCE MCQS FROM PPSC PAST PAPERS
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Sex organ
EVERYDAY SCIENCE MCQS FROM PPSC PAST PAPERS
1) One of the countries through which equator passes is:
(b indonesia
(b indonesia
2) Copper can be converted into gold by:
(a) Artificial radioactivity
(a) Artificial radioactivity
3) The three elements needed for healthy growth of plants are:
(a) N, P, K
(a) N, P, K
4) Clocks, which moves with the velocities compareable with the velocity of light, run:
(d) with zero velocity
5) Max Planck received the noble prize in Physics in 1918 for his discovery of:
(b) energy quanta
(b) energy quanta
6) Bronze medal is made up of metals:
(b) (copper, tin)
(b) (copper, tin)
7) Addison’s disease is caused by the excessive secretion of:
(d) Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone
8) Development of calf muscles in ladies who wear high heels is a common example of:
(b) inheritance of acquired character
9) Margalla Hill is a branch of:
(a) Karakorum range
(a) Karakorum range
10) Humming bird belongs to a category called:
(b) Endotherm
(b) Endotherm
(a) Oxidation-Loss of an electron
(2) Radioactive isotope of Uranium used in Nuclear Bomb is:
d)92 U 238
(3) Human population growth is greatest in developing countries because:
(a) the birth rate is high in developing countries
(4) Which woody raw material is used for the manufacture of paper pulp?
(b) Poplar
(5) Rectified spirit contains alcohol about:
(b) 95%
(6) Which of the following elements is not present abundantly in earth's crust:
(b) Radium
(7) The famous book; Al - Qanoun was written by the Muslim scientist:
(c) Abu Ali Sina
(8) Basic metals can be converted into gold by:
((c) Artificial nuclear radioactivity
(9) A light year is a unit of:
(c) Length
(10) One of the main function of the earth's ozone layer is to:
(b) Filter out ultraviolet rays
EVERY DAY SCIENCE PAST PAPERS
EVERY DAY SCIENCE PAST PAPERS
(1) Person with following blood group are considered to be universal recipient.
A+
B+
AB+
O+
e. None of these
B+
AB+
O+
e. None of these
The AB group is considered to be universal recipient
(2) Study of life in outer space is known as:
b. Exobiology
(3) The name of the common mineral salt present in sweat is:
c. Sodium Chloride
(4) Sensitive layer of the eye is:
c. Retina
(5) Laughing gas has chemical composition of following two elements.
c. Nitrogen + Oxygen
(6) Dr. Abdus Salam of Pakistan was one of the contributors of the unification of:
b. Electromagnetic force and weak nuclear force
(7) Which triplet in DNA codes for valine:
e. None of these
(8) What is the chance of diabetic baby born to parents both heterozygous normal ?
¼
(9) Which of the following is not a part of Darwinism:
a. Over production
(10) Role of biotechnology in the production of food based on:
d. Fermentation
(11) Which form of drug abuse involves most risk of infection with the HIV (AIDS) virus:
c. Injection of heroine
(12) Founder of modern astronomy was:
c. Nicolas Copernicus
(13) The instrument which measures very high temperature is:
d. Pyrometer
(14) The science which deals with study of manners and customs of people is:
a. Ethnology (branch of anthropology)
(15) Chemical used to kill rats and mice are:
b. Rodenticides
(16) Dry ice is:
c. Solid Carbon dioxide
(17) Chemical name of vinegar is:
b. Dilute acetic acid
(18) Defeciency of following vitamin decreases hemoglobin production:
d. Pyridoxine (known as Vitamin B6, causes anemia i.e. deficiency of hemoglobin)
(19) Hygrometer is used for measuring the:
c. Humidity of air
(20) Bronze is an alloy of:
c. Copper and Tin
(21) Which of the following is most elastic ?
a. Steel
(22) Orbital period of the planet Mercury around the sun is:
a. 88 days
(23) The most splendid and the most magnificient constellation on the sky is:
a. Orion
(24) “Black holes” refer to:
c. Collapsing objects of high density
(25) Eugenics is the study of:
a. Altering human beings by changing their genetic components (close to the actual definition)
(2) Eugenics: study of the possibility of racial improvement through selective breeding and other methods (OOOMDA NASAL K INSAAN PEDA KARNA)
(2) Eugenics: study of the possibility of racial improvement through selective breeding and other methods (OOOMDA NASAL K INSAAN PEDA KARNA)
PPSC EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS
(26) The position of earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the sun causing northern summer is called:
a. Aphelion
(27) Diamond is a very expensive ornament. It is composed of a single element:
a. Carbon
(28) Which of the following layers make radio transmission possible?
b. Ionosphere
(29) Which of the following explains the reason why there is no total eclipse of the sun?
d. Area of the sun covered by the moon
(30) Television signals are converted into light signals by:
d. Photo diode
(31) Where do most of Asteroids lie?
a. In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
(32) The number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is:
c. 0
(33) The half life of a radioactive element is 8-days. How long it take to reduce it from 10 mg to 5 mg?
d. 8 days
(34) The term ‘Blue Shift’ is used to indicate:
a. Doppler effect in which an object appears bluer when it is moving towards the observer or observer is moving towards the object.
The opposite is the famous red shift which indicated the universe is expanding away from us.
(35) Kilowatt-hour is a unit of:
c. Energy
(36) Fuel used in a Fast Breeder Reactor is:
c. Uranium Plutonium Oxide
FBRs usually use a mixed oxide fuel core of up to 20% plutonium dioxide (PuO2) and at least 80% uranium dioxide (UO2).
(37) Monsoon is caused by:
a. Seasonal reversal of winds
(38) Which of the following atmospheric layers help in radio communication?
b. Ionosphere
(39) A moderator is used in nuclear reactor in order to:
b. Slow down the speed of the neutrons
(40) Sedimentary rocks are:
a. Porous
(41) Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?
c. Gypsum
(42) Ozone layer prevents the following radiation from entering the atmosphere:
b. Ultraviolet
(43) The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from:
a. Ionosphere
(44) Yeast is used in making bread because it produces:
a. Carbon dioxide
(45) Oasis is associated with:
b. Desert
(46) Quartz crystal in quartz watches work on the principle called:
d. Piezo-electric effect
.
(47) The fruits without seed, like banana, are called:
c. parthenocarpic fruits
(48) Animal which captures and readily kills living animals for its food is called:
c. Predator
(49) In a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap tin between them because:
d. Accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided
(50) Name the famous book of Ibn-Sina in which he discussed human physiology and medicine:
a. Al-Qanoon
BASIC SCIENCE MCQS
BASIC SCIENCE MCQS
- Water is heated in a kettle. The inside water is heated by convection. A person sitting near the fire receives heat by :b) Convection
2. A time can come when we will be able to design a machine which can go on working for ever without the expenditure of energy. Is it possible ?
a) No
3. The measurement of rainfall is made by an instrument known as :
e) None of these
4. Light year is a unit of :
a) Distance
5. Three elements needed for the healthy growth of plants are :
a) N,P,K
6.Copper can be converted into gold by :
b) Artificial Radioactivity
7. In winter an iron pipe feel colder than a wooden window . This is because wood is :
b) non-Conductor
8. The echo (reflected sound) will be distinctly heard only at ordinary temperatures if the distance of the reflecting surfaces from the source of sound is at least :
c) 56fft
9. It is possible to recognize a person in the dark by simply hearing his unique voice . It is because of the:
a) pitch
10. When a ray of sunlight enters a dark room , its straight path become visible because of dust particles hanging in the air. It is because light is :
a) Visible
11. A six feet tall lady wants to see her full image in a plane mirror . The minimum length of the mirror will be :
d) 3 feet
12. The principle used in radar is the same as that of Sonar. In radar we use radio waves ; whereas in sonar we use :
c) Ultrasonic
13. In a fission nuclear reaction , a heavy nucleus breaks up into smaller nuclei whereas in another nuclear reaction two or more than two possibly nuclei are fused to form a heavy nucleus This nuclear reaction is called :
d) Fusion nuclear reaction
14. Parsec is a unit of :
d) Distance
15. German Silver is an alloy of:
c) Cu + Ni
16. The Continent Antarctica lies at the:
b) South pole
17. The temperature of the dead body is:
d) temperature of the place where it is kept
18. Lactometer is a type of Hydrometer which is used to measure the specific gravity of :
c) Milk
19. Cusec is a unit of :
e) None of these
20. The deepest place on earth is :
b) Mariana Trench
21. Twinkling of stars is caused by :
c) refraction of light
22. Magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased by :
a) increasing focal length of the lens
23. Bronze medal is made up of metal :
c) Copper , Tin
24. One of the countries through which equator passes is :
a) Kenya
25. A very important practical application of properties of matter is hoeing or "godi" practiced by the farmers. This property of matter is called :
c) Capillarity
BASIC SCIENCE SOLVED MCQS
26. It is observed that the total pressure exerted by air on the man of average siz is around 14.7 lb wt. per square inch. But the man feels quite comfortable,. It is because of :
a) An equal and opposite pressure acts from inside
27) A nuclear reactor is a device used to carry out controlled nuclear reaction whereas GM counter is a device used to detect :
c) nuclear Radiation
28. A body can escape the gravitational pull of the earth if it is thrown up with a velocity of:
c) 7 miles per sec
29. Night vision is possible with the help of :
c) Infrared Rays
30. Myopia is a defect of human eye. it can be corrected by using a lens called :
b) Concave lens
31. Walnuts can be broken in the hand by squeezing two together but not one. It is because of :
a) Work done
32. The instrument which i specially design for recording earth quake wave is called seismograph which measure earth quake waves on a:
c) Richter scale
33. The planet Mercury completes one rotation around the sun is :
a) 88 days
34. Fossils found in the lowest geological strata are generally most :
c) Primitive
35. Evolution can be described as :
a) A continuing process
36. What is the only source of new alleles?
c) Mutation
37. Polygenic characteristic are controlled by :
c) Multiple genes
38. Which of the following , lists the four stages of food processing in order?
a) ingestion , digestion , absorption , elimination
39. In humans , most nutrient molecules are absorbed by the :
b) stomach
40. The energy needed to fuel essential body processes is called :
a) Essential nutrient level
b) Basal metabolism
c) None of these
d) recommended daily allowance
e) Optimum energy intake
b) Basal metabolism
c) None of these
d) recommended daily allowance
e) Optimum energy intake
41. Which of the following is an organic molecule needed by the body in small amounts?
d) Monosaccharide
42. Inhaled air passes through which of the following in the last?
a) Bronchiole
43. Which of the following is a form of sexual reproduction?
a) Hermaphroditism
44. Cobalt is a material which is :
a) Strongly attracted by a magnet
45. Laughing gas has chemical composition of the following two elements which are :
c) Nitrogen + oxygen
46. Hepatitis A is transmitted to different individuals by :
a) Water
47. The unit that coordinates different devices of the computer system is :
c) Control unit
48. The most abundant element present is in the human body is :
b) Oxygen
49. Cancer can be treated by :
c) Chemotherapy and radiotherapy
50. Animals obtain carbon dioxide mainly from :
a) Starch
PPSC Every Day Science MCQS
PPSC Every Day Science MCQS
Every Day Science
1.Which instrument is used to measure pressure?
c. Manometer
c. Manometer
2. What does Angstrom measure?
d. Speed of ships
d. Speed of ships
3. Light year is related to
c. Distance
c. Distance
5. Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure of gases?
b. Manometer
b. Manometer
6. Joule is the unit of
b. Energy
b. Energy
7. How many Dynes are there in one gram weight?
c. 981
c. 981
8. How many Ergs are these in 1 Joule?
d. 107
d. 107
9. The unit of current is
c. Ampere
c. Ampere
10. The unit of energy in MKS system is
d. Joule
d. Joule
11. The intensity of an earthquake is measured with a
d. Seismograph
d. Seismograph
12. Centigrade & Fahrenheit scales give same reading at
a. - 400o
a. - 400o
14. Who among the following described protoplasm as the physical basis of life?
a. T. H. Huxley
a. T. H. Huxley
15. The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was
c. Copernicus
c. Copernicus
16. Alexander Fleming discovered
a. Penicillin
a. Penicillin
17. Who among following invented the steam engine?
b. James Watt
b. James Watt
18. Who invented typewriter?
c. Sholes
c. Sholes
20. Who discovered circulation of blood in human body?
c. William Harvey
c. William Harvey
21. The first attempt in printing was made in England by
c. William Caxton
c. William Caxton
22. Who was the surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery in 1865?
a. Edward Jenner
b. Joseph Lister
c. Henry William
d. John Sleeman
b. Joseph Lister
c. Henry William
d. John Sleeman
23. The credit of inventing the television goes to
a. Faraday
b. Baird
c. Edison
d. Marconi
b. Baird
c. Edison
d. Marconi
24. The credit of developing the polio vaccine goes to
a. Jonas Salk
b. Alb E. Sabin
c. Selman Waksman
d. None of these
b. Alb E. Sabin
c. Selman Waksman
d. None of these
25. Mark the wrong combination
a. James Watt: Steam Engine
b. A.G. Bell: Telephone
c. J. L. Baird: Television
d. J. Perkins: Penicillin
b. A.G. Bell: Telephone
c. J. L. Baird: Television
d. J. Perkins: Penicillin
EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS PAER 2
26. Choose the correct combination
a. Typewriter: Remington
b. Dynamite: Dunlop
c. Evolution: Darwin
d. Aeroplane: Harway
b. Dynamite: Dunlop
c. Evolution: Darwin
d. Aeroplane: Harway
27. Who invented the ball point pen?
a. Waterman
b. Oscar
c. Wilson
d. Lazlo Biro
b. Oscar
c. Wilson
d. Lazlo Biro
28. Blaze Pascal is associated with
a. Calculating machine
b. Computer
c. Cinema
d. None of these
b. Computer
c. Cinema
d. None of these
29. Wright Brothers are regarded inventors of the
a. Balloon
b. Bicycle
c. Aeroplane
d. None of these
b. Bicycle
c. Aeroplane
d. None of these
30. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
a. Roentgen: X-ray
b. Newton: Law of gravitation
c. Faraday: Diffusion of gases
d. Pasteur: Bacteriology
b. Newton: Law of gravitation
c. Faraday: Diffusion of gases
d. Pasteur: Bacteriology
31. Philology is the
a. Study of bones
b. Study of muscles
c. Study of architecture
d. Study of languages
b. Study of muscles
c. Study of architecture
d. Study of languages
32. Anatomy is the branch of science which deals with
a. Structure of animals and plantsb. Functioning of body organs
c. Animal behavior
d. Cells and tissues
c. Animal behavior
d. Cells and tissues
33. Study of earthquakes is known as
a. Ecology
b. Seismology
c. Numismatics
d. None of these
b. Seismology
c. Numismatics
d. None of these
34. Ecology deals with
a. Birds
b. Cell formation
c. Relation between Organisms and their environment
d. Tissues
b. Cell formation
c. Relation between Organisms and their environment
d. Tissues
35. Meteorology is the science of
a. Weather
b. Meteors
c. Metals
d. Earthquakes
b. Meteors
c. Metals
d. Earthquakes
36. Oncology is the study of
a. Birds
b. Cancer
c. Mammals
d. Soil
b. Cancer
c. Mammals
d. Soil
37. Study of life in outer space is known as
a. Endobiology
b. Exobiology
c. Enterobiology
d. Neobiology
b. Exobiology
c. Enterobiology
d. Neobiology
38. Numismatics is the study of
a. Coins
b. Numbers
c. Stamps
d. Space
b. Numbers
c. Stamps
d. Space
39. Eugenics is the study of
a. Altering humans beings by changing their genetic components
b. People of European origin
c. Different races of mankind
d. Genetics of plants
b. People of European origin
c. Different races of mankind
d. Genetics of plants
40. Ornithology is the
a. Study of bones
b. Study of birds
c. Study of smells
d. None of these
b. Study of birds
c. Study of smells
d. None of these
41. Who invented the Doctor?s thermometer?
a. Fahrenheit
b. Edison
c. Galileo
d. None of these
b. Edison
c. Galileo
d. None of these
42. The velocity of light was first measured by
a. Einstein
b. Newton
c. Romer
d. Galileo
b. Newton
c. Romer
d. Galileo
43. Who proposed the chemical evolution of life?
c. Haechel .
c. Haechel .
44. The telephone was invented by
b. Alexander Graham Bell
b. Alexander Graham Bell
45. Who among the following evolved the concept of relationship between mass and energy?
a. Einstein
a. Einstein
48. Robert Koch worked on
a. Tuberculosis
a. Tuberculosis
49. Who discovered Uranus?
a. Herschel
a. Herschel
50. Who among the following is associated with the invention of computers?
b. Babbage
b. Babbage
EVERY DAY SCIENCE MCQS PAER 3
1. What is the body temperature of a normal man?
A. 81.1oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
B. 36.9oC
C. 98.6oC
D. 21.7oC
2. Which of the following helps in clotting of blood?
A. Vitamin B1
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
B. Vitamin B2
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
3. Total volume of blood in a normal adult human being is
A. 5-6 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
B. 3-4 liters
C. 8-10 liters
D. 10-12 liters
4. Red blood corpuscles are formed in the
A. Liver
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
5. How many bones are there in an adult human being?
A. 210
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300
B. 260
C. 206
D. 300
6. The pancreas secretes
A. Insulin
B. Bile juice
C. Peptic juice
D. None of these
B. Bile juice
C. Peptic juice
D. None of these
7. Tibia is a bone found in the
A. Skull
B. Arm
C. Leg
D. Face
B. Arm
C. Leg
D. Face
8. The largest part of the human brain is the
A. Medulla oblongata
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. None of these
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. None of these
9. What is the main component of bones and teeth?
A. Calcium carbonate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium nitrate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium nitrate
10. The main constituent of hemoglobin is
A. Chlorine
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. None of these
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. None of these
11. The main function of the kidney is
A. To control blood pressure
B. To control body temperature
C. To remove waste product from the body
D. To help in digestion of food
B. To control body temperature
C. To remove waste product from the body
D. To help in digestion of food
12. The function of hemoglobin is
A. Transportation of oxygen
B. Destruction of bacteria
C. Prevention of anemia
D. Utilization of energy
B. Destruction of bacteria
C. Prevention of anemia
D. Utilization of energy
13. Which of the following glands secrete tears?
A. LachrymalB. Pituitary
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
14. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Thyroid
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. None of these
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. None of these
15. Which is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Kidney
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Kidney
16. A person of which of the following blood groups is called a universal donor?
A. O
B. AB
C. A
D. B
B. AB
C. A
D. B
17. Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?
A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
18. How many bones are there in a newly born infant?
A. 206
B. 230
C. 280
D. 300
B. 230
C. 280
D. 300
19. Which of the following have maximum calorific value?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
20. Which of the following vitamins promote healthy functioning of eyes in human beings?
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
21. The average heartbeat per minute in a normal man is
A. 50
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
B. 70
C. 80
D. 100
22. A person with which of the following blood groups can receive blood of any group?
A. A
B. AB
C. B
D. O
B. AB
C. B
D. O
23. Malaria is a disease which effects the
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
B. Lungs
C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
24. Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?
A. Small pox
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. Cholera
B. Tuberculosis
C. Malaria
D. Cholera
25. Medulla oblongata is a part of human
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