Quiz 564: General Science

Consider the following statements in context with the motion of the Sunflowers in response to Sun’s movement (Heliotropism):

1. The Phenomenon is more pronounced in grown up flowers in comparison to young buds
2. The Sodium Ions play a very important role in Heliotropism
3. Heliotropism is mostly ascribed to the “Blue” segment of Sun Light

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

If an egg with shell is placed in a microwave oven, which among the following would most likely happen?

A tourist, who plans to visit a hill station located at very high altitude also wishes to take along his Television Set. In this context, consider the following:

1. LCD TV
2. Plasma TV
3. Cathode Ray Tube TV

Which among the above are expected to work properly at very high altitudes?

When gasoline is blended with Ethanol then —

1. Octane number is raised
2. Energy content per volume is increased
3. The engine is less likely to suffer damage

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

When gasoline is blended with Ethanol then —

1. Octane number is raised
2. Energy content per volume is increased
3. The engine is less likely to suffer damage

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

Consider the following observations about the new concept called “Virtual Water”:

1. A country which exports more food is likely to consume more Virtual water
2. Virtual Water has no direct relations with the Real water
3. Virtual water has major impacts on global trade policy

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

Scientists use mice for experiments. Consider the following reasons of this:

1. Mice relatively reproduce quickly so many generations can be tracked in shorter times
2. The number of Chromosomes in Human and Mice is equal
3. Many DNA elements (genes) in human and mice are highly similar in their structure and function

Choose the correct statements:

Consider the following:

1. Trojans
2. Adware
3. Trackware
4. Keyloggers

In context with the everyday computer applications, which among the above can be classified as Spyware?

Consider the following statements:

1. International Space Station is stationary, when seen from Earth
2. An astronaut in International Space Station feels complete weightlessness
3. International Space Station is always in a state of Free fall

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

Two Flat mirrors are placed at an angle of 60° from each other. How many images will be formed of a Candle placed in between them?