Below is a Mock Test on Interesting Science and Geography Trivia Facts. It is perfect for the geography students looking to refresh their understanding on what they have learnt in their school years. Are you feeling up to the challenge? How about you give it a shot and get to see how well you will do. All the best!
Questions and Answers
1.
Which among the following indicates Vitamin B12?
A.
Niacin
B.
Pyridoxine
C.
Cobalamine
D.
Thiamine
Correct Answer C. Cobalamine
2.
Hodophobia is the fear of which of the following?
A.
Sleeping
B.
Travel
C.
Drugs
D.
Cattle
Correct Answer B. Travel
3.
“Pratham” the first animal born in 1990 by the IVF (In-vitro Fertilization) at the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was a _______ _?
A.
Cow
B.
Buffalo
C.
Sheep
D.
Goat
Correct Answer B. Buffalo
4.
Genetic Modification (GM) technique RIDL was in the news. RIDL is being developed for combating which of the following disease?
A.
Swine Flu
B.
Malaria
C.
Cancer
D.
AIDS
Correct Answer B. Malaria
5.
Which among the following acid is NOT a Vitamin?
A.
Folic Acid
B.
Oleic Acid
C.
Pantothenic Acid
D.
Ascorbic Acid
Correct Answer B. Oleic Acid
6.
Which among the following is found in a Bacteriophage?
A.
Only RNA
B.
Only DNA
C.
Both RNA & DNA
D.
Either RNA or DNA
Correct Answer D. Either RNA or DNA
7.
The correct group of animals that suffer from the “Foot & Mouth” disease is as follows:
A.
Only Cattle
B.
Cattle & Sheeps
C.
Cattle and Pigs
D.
Cattle, Sheeps and Pigs
Correct Answer D. Cattle, Sheeps and Pigs
8.
Turmeric belongs to from which one of the following families of plants?
A.
Radish
B.
Ginger
C.
Onion
D.
Clove
Correct Answer B. Ginger
9.
For which of the following diseases first successful vaccination was developed (it is caused by Variola virus)?
A.
Cow pox
B.
Chicken pox
C.
Small pox
D.
Polio
Correct Answer C. Small pox
10.
In which of the following era began the Self-replicating RNA molecules on Earth?
A.
Basin Era
B.
Nectarian Era
C.
Early Imbrian
D.
Cryptic Era
Correct Answer A. Basin Era
11.
What fraction of Body’s calcium is stored in bones and teeth?
A.
85%
B.
90%
C.
94%
D.
99%
Correct Answer D. 99%
12.
Which among the following is NOT a true bast fiber?
A.
Jute
B.
Hemp
C.
Flax
D.
Cotton
Correct Answer D. Cotton
13.
The metals in which among the following groups are required in maximum quantities in a living organism?
A.
Potassium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Calcium
B.
Potassium, Molybdenum, Copper, Calcium
C.
Pottassium,Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium
D.
Sodium, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese
Correct Answer C. Pottassium,Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium
14.
Which among the following helps to determine the character of a cell?
A.
Nucleus
B.
Chromosomes
C.
Genes
D.
Plasma
Correct Answer C. Genes
15.
What name has been given to the fear of crossing roads?
A.
Arthrophobia
B.
Atychiphobia
C.
Aichmophobia
D.
Agyrophobia
Correct Answer D. Agyrophobia
16.
What is the average life of Red Blood cells in our body?
A.
30-40 days
B.
70-80 days
C.
100-120 days
D.
160-180 days
Correct Answer C. 100-120 days
17.
Which of the following plant growth hormone was recognized by Japanese scientists?
A.
Auxin
B.
Gibberellins
C.
Abscisic acid
D.
Cytokinin
Correct Answer B. Gibberellins
18.
Which among the following does not fall in the category of morbid fear or Phobia?
A.
Claustrophobia
B.
Photophobia
C.
Algophobia
D.
Anthophobia
Correct Answer B. Photophobia
19.
Which among the following is the correct location of the pyloric sphincter in the human body?
A.
Between Oral cavity and esophagus
B.
Between Esophagus and Stomach
C.
Between Stomach and duodenum
D.
Between duodenum and Jejunum
Correct Answer C. Between Stomach and duodenum
20.
In which of the following, the cellular power plants – Mitochondria are absent?
A.
Red algae
B.
Green Algae
C.
Bacteria
D.
Brown Algae
Correct Answer C. Bacteria
21.
When a piece of quicklime is dipped in water, it gives bubbles. This bubbling is due to which of the following?
A.
Oxygen
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Water Vapour
D.
Hydrogen
Correct Answer C. Water Vapour
22.
Which among the following acid is used to ascertain, whether pure Ghee has been adulterated with Vanaspati or Margarine?
A.
Sulphuric Acid
B.
Nitric Acid
C.
Hydrochloric Acid
D.
Boric Acid
Correct Answer C. Hydrochloric Acid
23.
Mizoroki-Heck reaction is catalyzed by which of the following metals?
A.
Rhodium
B.
Sodium
C.
Palladium
D.
Osmium
Correct Answer C. Palladium
24.
Which among the following is used in preparing windows for X-Ray Tubes ?
A.
Barium
B.
Beryllium
C.
Magnesium
D.
Calcium
Correct Answer B. Beryllium
25.
Which among the following first increases than decreases in a Period of a periodic table?
A.
Metallic property
B.
Chemical Reactiveness
C.
Valency
D.
Electron affinity
Correct Answer C. Valency
26.
Which among the following were not discovered by the time , Mendeleev published his periodic table?
A.
Lathanides
B.
Actinides
C.
Noble Gases
D.
Halogens
Correct Answer C. Noble Gases
27.
Ekaboron was an element predicted by Mendeleev and he leaved a space for it in his Periodic Table. Later Ekaboron was identified with _____?
A.
Gallium
B.
Scandium
C.
Technitium
D.
Germanium
Correct Answer B. Scandium
28.
Which among the following allotropes of Oxygen is found in 6 phases under various pressures and temperatures?
A.
Ozone
B.
Tetra oxygen
C.
Octaoxygen
D.
None of them
Correct Answer C. Octaoxygen
29.
Buckeyballs are basically the allotropes of _________?
A.
Carbon
B.
Sulfur
C.
Phosphorus
D.
Calcium
Correct Answer A. Carbon
30.
What is the number of synthetic elements in periodic Table?
A.
18
B.
22
C.
24
D.
26
Correct Answer C. 24
31.
.Which among the following is not a ‘heriditary’ disease?
A.
Thalessemia
B.
Colour-Blindness
C.
Haemophilia
D.
Leukemia
Correct Answer D. Leukemia
32.
The bacterium ‘Escherichia coli’ is found mainly in:
A.
Human Intestine
B.
Pteridophytes
C.
Root Nodules of leguminous plants
D.
Paddy fields for nitrogen fixation
Correct Answer A. Human Intestine
33.
Which among the followingis/are correctly paired:
1.Ginger:Tuber
2.Potato:Rhizome
3.Onion:Bulb
A.
Only 2
B.
Only 3
C.
1 and 3
D.
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer B. Only 3
34.
Consider the following Statements:
1.Spleen is also known as the ‘graveyard of RBCs’.
2.The lifespan of RBCs is 90 days.
Which of the Statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A.
Only 1
B.
Only 2
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer A. Only 1
35.
Which among the following factors are essential for ‘blood coagulation’?
1.Vitamin K
2.Calcium ions (Ca++)
3.Christmas factor
A.
1 and 2
B.
1 and 3
C.
2 and 3
D.
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer D. 1, 2 and 3
36.
’Saffron’ is obtained from which among the following parts of the plant?
A.
Stigma
B.
Anther
C.
Stamen
D.
Pollen
Correct Answer A. Stigma
37.
’Pancreas’ functions as an:
1.Endocrine gland
2.Exocrine gland
A.
Only 1
B.
Only 2
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer C. Both 1 and 2
38.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a drug used as a :
A.
Steroid
B.
Sedative
C.
Analgesic
D.
Hallucinogen
Correct Answer D. Hallucinogen
39.
Which among the following have a ‘mixed heart’ ,that is the heart in which the oxygenated and the deoxygenated blood is mixed?
A.
Birds
B.
Fishes
C.
Reptiles
D.
Nematodes
Correct Answer C. Reptiles
40.
Plants which are adapted to grow in soils containing high concentration of salt are known as:
A.
Xerophytes
B.
Mesophytes
C.
Halophytes
D.
Thallophytes
Correct Answer C. Halophytes
41.
Which of the following Vitamins of the ‘B-Complex’ are correctly paired with their respective names:
1.Vitamin B2-Riboflavin
2.Vitamin B3-Niacin
3.Vitamin B7-Biotin
4.Vitamin B12-Cyanocobalamine
A.
2 and 4
B.
3 and 4
C.
1, 3 and 4
D.
All of them
Correct Answer D. All of them
42.
’Bowman’s Capsule’ works as a part of the functional unit of which among the following human physiological system?
A.
Circulatory System
B.
Respiratory System
C.
Excretory System
D.
Reproductive System
Correct Answer C. Excretory System
43.
Consider the following plant hormones:
1.Gibberellins-Seed germination
2.Auxins-Apical dominance
3.Cytokinins-Climacteric ripening of fruits
Which among the above is/are correctly paired with their respective functions in plant physiology?
A.
Only 1
B.
1 and 2
C.
2 and 3
D.
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer B. 1 and 2
44.
Dietary intake of ‘Iodine’ is essential for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Which among the following is considered to be naturally rich in Iodine?
1.Table Salt
2.Sea-food
3.Dairy Products
A.
Only 1
B.
1 and 2
C.
1 and 3
D.
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer D. 1, 2 and 3
45.
Some plants are ‘carnivorous’ due to their adaptation to grow in places where the soil is thin or poor in nutrients, especially nitrogen. In this context, consider the following plants:
1.Utricularia
2.Nepenthes
3.Dionaea
Which of the above plant(s) is/are carnivorous?
A.
Only 2
B.
1 and 2
C.
2 and 3
D.
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer D. 1, 2 and 3
46.
The use of microorganism metabolism to remove pollutants such as oil spills in the water bodies is known as :
A.
Biomagnification
B.
Bioremediation
C.
Biomethanation
D.
Bioreduction
Correct Answer B. Bioremediation
47.
The largest number of Tiger Reserves are located in :
A.
Karnataka
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
West Bengal
Correct Answer C. Madhya Pradesh
48.
The Siberian Crane, an endangered migratory bird is a regular visitor of which of the following national park/bird sanctuaries:
A.
Ranganathittu bird sanctuary
B.
Keoladeo national park
C.
Vedanthangal bird sanctuary
D.
Sultanpur bird sanctuary
Correct Answer B. Keoladeo national park
49.
Which of the following Indian States/UT has the maximum percentage of mangrove cover in the country?
A.
Gujarat
B.
West Bengal
C.
Andaman and Nicobar
D.
Orissa
Correct Answer B. West Bengal
50.
In an ecotone, the species which become abundant are called:
A.
Edge species
B.
Keystone species
C.
Endemic species
D.
Foster species
Correct Answer A. Edge species
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