Science Basic General Questions Answers Quiz - 19 August 2014

1. Which among the following is in action in the process of a liquid rising in the syringe when the piston is pulled up?
[A]Surface tension
[B]Atmospheric pressure
[C]Capillary action
[D]Cohesive forces


2. On which of the following the jet engine works?
[A]Conservation of linear momentum
[B]Conservation of force
[C]Conservation of angular momentum
[D]Conservation of energy


3. Rafflesia is the plant with largest flowers and found in many parts of the South East Asia. It is a ______?
[A]Mangrove plant
[B]Parasitic plant
[C]Ornamental plant
[D]Carnivorous plant


4. The chemical oxygen demand(COD) test is commonly used to measure which of the following? 
[A]Amount of oxygen in a chemical
[B]Amount of oxygen in water
[C]Amount of organic compounds in water
[D]Amount of oxygen used in a oxygenation process


5. Which among the following correctly defines Hypoglycemia ?
[A]Lower than normal secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland
[B]Lower than normal level of blood glucose
[C]Lower than normal level of protein
[D]Lower than normal level of thyroxin secretion