General Science Questions (MCQs) for Competitive Examinations

General Science Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App

1. What percentage of carbon is present in steel?
[A] 0.0 to 2.5
[B] 2.5 to 5.0
[C] 5.0 to 7.5
[D] 7.5 to 10.0

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2. What is the ultimate product of Glycolysis?
[A] Pyruvic acid
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Glucose
[D] Ethyl alcohol

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3. Water of coconut is ____:
[A] Liquid nucellus
[B] Liquid endocarp
[C] Degenerated liquid endosperm
[D] Liquid mesocarp

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4. Which among the following constitutes the central nervous system in human body?
[A] Only brain
[B] Only blood
[C] Only spinal cord
[D] Both brain and spinal cord

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5. Synapse gap is present between which of the following?
[A] Two Kidneys
[B] Two neurons
[C] Brain and Spinal Cord
[D] None of the above

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6. One of the best solutions to get rid of non-biodegradable wastes is ____:
[A] Burning
[B] Dumping
[C] Burying
[D] Recycling

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7. Consider the following hormones:

  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Testosterone

Which of the above is/are classified as female hormones?

[A] (i) and (iii)
[B] (i) and (ii)
[C] (ii) and (iii)
[D] Only (iii)

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8. The part of the stem where a leaf arises is known as ___:
[A] Carpel
[B] Bud
[C] Node
[D] Tuber

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9. Mycobacterium leprae is a ____:
[A] Bacillus
[B] Spiral
[C] Coccus
[D] Spore

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10. Which vein brings clean blood from the lungs into the heart?
[A] Vena Cava
[B] Pulmonary Vein
[C] Hepatic Vein
[D] Renal Vein

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