General Science MCQ for Exams - 15 Sep 2014

1. First successful vaccination was against which of the following diseases, (it is caused by Variola virus)?
[A]Chicken pox
[B]Small pox
[C]Polio
[D]Cow pox


2. 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?
[A]6
[B]4
[C]5
[D]3


3. Which of the following can be used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
[A]Uranium
[B]Boron
[C]Plutonium
[D]Heavy water


4. Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because ___________________________________.
[A]It is heated by the Earth's surface
[B]Heat is generated in it
[C]It is closest to the Sun
[D]There are charged particles in it


5. Which of the following are warm blood animals?
[A]Draco
[B]Whales
[C]Alytes
[D]Whale sharks