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

31. Linseed is obtained from ____:
[A] Sesame
[B] Castor
[C] Flax
[D] Groundnut

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32. Which of the plant products is used in leather industry?
[A] Resin
[B] Tannin
[C] Latex
[D] Mucilage

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33. The best example of Polyembryony is _____:
[A] Cocoa
[B] Capsicum
[C] Cycas
[D] Citrus

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34. Anaemia is caused because of deficiency of which of the following?
[A] Cobalt
[B] Iron
[C] Sodium
[D] Calcium

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35. Which fruit has its seed outside?
[A] Strawberry
[B] Banana
[C] Groundnut
[D] Cashew nut

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36. Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis is coming from _____:
[A] Water
[B] Atmosphere
[C] Carbon dioxide
[D] Breakdown of chlorophy II

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37. Which of the following diseases is spread by pigs?
[A] Plague
[B] Zika
[C] Nipah
[D] Swine flu

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38. The largest organ of human body is _____:
[A] Brain
[B] Kidney
[C] Heart
[D] Liver

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39. The waste management technique that involves the use of micro-organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants from contaminated site is called ____:

[A] Bio magnification
[B] Bio sensor
[C] Bioremediation
[D] Bio concentration

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40. During heavy exercise, breathing rate in an average adult person can increase upto ____ per minute:
[A] 15
[B] 20
[C] 25
[D] 30

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