GENERAL SCIENCE

General Science Mcqs with Answers

Practice General Science MCQs with answers covering biology, physics, chemistry, human health, environment, Earth and space science and everyday science for FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS exams.

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12 Total MCQs

3 Topics

40 Past Papers

Long-sightedness is corrected with which type of lens?

A Concave

B Convex

C Cylindrical

D None of these

Explanation

Long-sightedness, also called hyperopia, is corrected using a convex (converging) lens, which helps focus light properly on the retina.

Physiology is the study of:

A Body structure

B Functions of the body

C Cylindrical

D None of the above

Explanation

Physiology is the branch of biology that studies the normal functions and processes of living organisms and their body systems.

AIDS is primarily transmitted through:

A Touch

B Air

C Sexual contact

D Water

Explanation

HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, can be transmitted through sexual contact, infected blood, and sharing contaminated needles. It is not spread through ordinary touch or air.

Name the hardest part of the human body.

A Enamel of teeth

B Skull of head

C Thumb nails

D Chest bone

Explanation

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body because it contains a very high percentage of mineral content.

Study of the development of the human race is known as:

A Anthropology

B Entomology

C Eugenics

D Cryptology

Explanation

Anthropology is the scientific study of humans, including human development, societies, cultures, and biological evolution.

What is the common name for the condition myopia?

A Nearsightedness / Short-sightedness

B Double vision

C Colour Blindness

D Weak eye nerve

Explanation

Myopia is commonly called nearsightedness or short-sightedness, in which distant objects appear blurred.

Which one is not a vestigial organ of a human being?

A Appendix

B Coccyx

C Eyelids

D All of these

Explanation

The eyelids are functional organs that protect and lubricate the eyes, whereas the appendix and coccyx are commonly listed as vestigial structures.

What is the work of the pituitary gland in the human body?

A Controls several other hormone glands

B Removes wastes and extra fluid

C Maintains blood pressure

D None of these

Explanation

The pituitary gland produces hormones that regulate several other endocrine glands and many important body functions.

The lifespan of White Blood Cells is:

A 1–5 days

B 2–7 days

C 4–8 days

D 5–21 days

Explanation

The lifespan of white blood cells varies by type; some may survive for hours or days, while others can persist much longer. The given MCQ convention uses 5–21 days.

Q10

Who invented the Air-Conditioner?

A Superior

B Goldstar

C Luminar

D Carrier

Explanation

Willis Haviland Carrier is widely credited with inventing the modern air-conditioning system. He developed the first modern electrical air-conditioning system in 1902.

Q11

How many bones is a human body composed of at the time of birth?

A 260

B 280

C 300

D 305

Explanation

A newborn baby has approximately 300 bones. Many of these bones gradually fuse together during growth, resulting in 206 bones in a typical adult human body.

Q12

Father transfers 'Y' Chromosomes to:

A Son

B Daughter

C Both A & B

D None of the above

Explanation

A father has X and Y chromosomes in his sperm. If a sperm carrying the Y chromosome fertilizes the mother's X-bearing egg, the child is genetically male (XY), resulting in a son.