100 important MCQs of Everyday Science

Everyday Science MCQs

Everyday Science MCQs

1. The normal human blood pressure is approximately:

a) 100/60 mmHg b) 120/80 mmHg c) 140/90 mmHg d) 160/100 mmHg

2. Which gas is essential for photosynthesis?

a) Oxygen b) Carbon dioxide c) Nitrogen d) Hydrogen

3. The chemical symbol of Mercury is:

a) Me b) Mr c) Hg d) Mc

4. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?

a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin K c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D

5. The fastest rotating planet is:

a) Jupiter b) Venus c) Earth d) Saturn

6. The instrument used to measure depth of ocean is:

a) Barometer b) Sonar c) Periscope d) Telescope

7. Acid present in curd is:

a) Oxalic acid b) Lactic acid c) Acetic acid d) Tartaric acid

8. The SI unit of Force is:

a) Pascal b) Joule c) Newton d) Watt

9. Cloudburst is usually caused by which type of clouds?

a) Stratus b) Cirrus c) Cumulonimbus d) Altostratus

10. The hardest substance found in human body is:

a) Bone b) Dentine c) Enamel d) Cartilage

11. Which element is used in making Pencil lead?

a) Carbon b) Graphite c) Lead d) Silicon

12. The chemical formula of Baking soda is:

a) Na₂CO₃ b) NaHCO₃ c) CaCO₃ d) K₂CO₃

13. Which vitamin is also known as Ascorbic Acid?

a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin B₁₂ d) Vitamin D

14. Which planet is known as the "Morning Star"?

a) Venus b) Mars c) Mercury d) Saturn

15. The unit of electric current is:

a) Ohm b) Ampere c) Volt d) Watt

16. Which gas protects us from harmful UV rays?

a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Ozone d) Carbon dioxide

17. The chemical symbol of Lead is:

a) Ld b) Pb c) Le d) La

18. Which acid is present in ant sting?

a) Formic acid b) Acetic acid c) Oxalic acid d) Citric acid

19. Which part of the plant conducts food?

a) Xylem b) Phloem c) Root hairs d) Stomata

20. The freezing point of water in Kelvin is:

a) 0 K b) 100 K c) 273 K d) 373 K

21. Instrument used to measure temperature:

a) Barometer b) Thermometer c) Hygrometer d) Manometer

22. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

a) Iron b) Sodium c) Mercury d) Zinc

23. The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:

a) 3×10⁶ m/s b) 3×10⁷ m/s c) 3×10⁸ m/s d) 3×10⁹ m/s

24. Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?

a) Oxygen b) Carbon dioxide c) Nitrogen d) Helium

25. Formula of Sulphuric acid is:

a) H₂SO₃ b) H₂SO₄ c) HNO₃ d) HCl

26. The largest gland in human body is:

a) Pancreas b) Liver c) Thyroid d) Pituitary

27. Which vitamin is produced by sunlight in skin?

a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin D d) Vitamin E

28. Which gas is responsible for Greenhouse Effect?

a) Nitrogen b) Carbon dioxide c) Oxygen d) Helium

29. 100°C is equal to how many Kelvin?

a) 100 K b) 273 K c) 373 K d) 2730 K

30. Which part of plant takes in oxygen for respiration?

a) Roots b) Stem c) Leaves d) Flowers

31. The process by which plants lose water through leaves is:

a) Photosynthesis b) Transpiration c) Germination d) Respiration

32. Which gas is filled in balloons to make them float?

a) Oxygen b) Helium c) Hydrogen d) Nitrogen

33. The boiling point of water in Celsius is:

a) 0°C b) 50°C c) 100°C d) 212°C

34. Instrument to measure intensity of light:

a) Photometer b) Barometer c) Ammeter d) Hygrometer

35. Acid present in Grapes is:

a) Citric acid b) Tartaric acid c) Acetic acid d) Oxalic acid

36. Which blood cells fight against infection?

a) RBC b) WBC c) Platelets d) Plasma

37. The study of earthquakes is called:

a) Astronomy b) Seismology c) Geology d) Ecology

38. Formula of Ammonia is:

a) NH₂ b) NH₃ c) N₂H d) NO₂

39. Which vitamin prevents night blindness?

a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin D d) Vitamin K

40. Which layer of atmosphere is nearest to Earth?

a) Stratosphere b) Troposphere c) Mesosphere d) Ionosphere

41. Which metal is used in making Thermometers?

a) Iron b) Mercury c) Copper d) Silver

42. The main gas in Earth’s atmosphere is:

a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Carbon dioxide d) Helium

43. Which unit is used to measure energy?

a) Watt b) Joule c) Newton d) Pascal

44. The process of conversion of liquid into vapor is called:

a) Sublimation b) Condensation c) Evaporation d) Filtration

45. Acid present in tea is:

a) Tannic acid b) Acetic acid c) Oxalic acid d) Malic acid

46. Which organ purifies blood in human body?

a) Heart b) Lungs c) Kidneys d) Pancreas

47. The study of stars and planets is called:

a) Astrology b) Astronomy c) Seismology d) Meteorology

48. Which vitamin is also known as "Sunshine vitamin"?

a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin D d) Vitamin K

49. Formula of Nitric acid is:

a) HNO₂ b) HNO₃ c) HCl d) H₂SO₄

50. Which gas causes acid rain?

a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Sulphur dioxide d) Helium

51. The gas used in electric bulbs is:

a) Oxygen b) Argon c) Hydrogen d) Helium

52. Which vitamin is produced in the skin by sunlight?

a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D

53. The chemical formula of Common Salt is:

a) NaOH b) NaCl c) KCl d) CaCl₂

54. The smallest bone in the human body is:

a) Stapes b) Femur c) Tibia d) Radius

55. Which gas is essential for the process of photosynthesis?

a) Oxygen b) Carbon Dioxide c) Nitrogen d) Hydrogen

56. The energy possessed by a moving body is called:

a) Potential Energy b) Kinetic Energy c) Heat Energy d) Chemical Energy

57. The largest gland in the human body is:

a) Pancreas b) Liver c) Kidney d) Thyroid

58. The chemical formula of Sulphuric Acid is:

a) HCl b) H₂SO₄ c) HNO₃ d) H₂CO₃

59. Which law states that the rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass?

a) Boyle’s Law b) Graham’s Law c) Charles’ Law d) Dalton’s Law

60. The energy required to remove an electron completely from an atom is called:

a) Work function b) Electron affinity c) Ionization energy d) Electronegativity

61. Which organelle is responsible for protein packaging and secretion in eukaryotic cells?

a) Ribosome b) Golgi apparatus c) Endoplasmic reticulum d) Lysosome

62. The half-life of a radioactive substance depends on:

a) Pressure b) Temperature c) Nature of the substance d) External field

63. Which scientist is credited with discovering the neutron?

a) J. J. Thomson b) James Chadwick c) Ernest Rutherford d) Niels Bohr

64. The critical angle for total internal reflection of light depends on:

a) Frequency only b) Wavelength only c) Refractive indices d) Angle of incidence

65. Which vitamin deficiency causes “pernicious anemia”?

a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B12 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D

66. In a nuclear reactor, the function of a moderator is to:

a) Stop chain reaction b) Absorb neutrons c) Slow down neutrons d) Control temperature

67. Which of the following is a noble metal?

a) Copper b) Platinum c) Iron d) Zinc

68. What is the approximate surface temperature of the Sun?

a) 2,000 K b) 5,800 K c) 10,000 K d) 20,000 K

69. The human retina contains two types of photoreceptor cells:

a) Rods and Cones b) Discs and Tubes c) Filaments and Fibers d) Beams and Bars

70. Which of the following particles has zero rest mass?

a) Proton b) Neutron c) Photon d) Electron

71. The SI unit of inductance is:

a) Volt b) Henry c) Tesla d) Weber

72. Which plant hormone is responsible for ripening of fruits?

a) Auxin b) Gibberellin c) Cytokinin d) Ethylene

73. The ozone layer is mainly found in which layer of the atmosphere?

a) Troposphere b) Stratosphere c) Mesosphere d) Thermosphere

74. The primary constituent of natural gas is:

a) Butane b) Methane c) Propane d) Ethane

75. Which planet has the fastest rotation in the solar system?

a) Jupiter b) Saturn c) Neptune d) Earth

76. In Einstein’s mass–energy relation, E = mc², the “c” represents:

a) Charge of electron b) Speed of light c) Coulomb constant d) Critical angle

77. The study of fossils is known as:

a) Ecology b) Paleontology c) Archaeology d) Geology

78. Which blood group is called the “universal donor”?

a) A b) B c) AB d) O negative

79. The speed of sound is maximum in:

a) Air b) Water c) Steel d) Vacuum

80. The most stable form of carbon is:

a) Diamond b) Graphite c) Fullerene d) Carbon nanotube

81. Who is known as the father of modern periodic table?

a) Dobereiner b) Mendeleev c) Moseley d) Dalton

82. The Richter scale is used to measure:

a) Wind speed b) Earthquake intensity c) Atmospheric pressure d) Rainfall

83. Which acid is present in ant sting?

a) Acetic acid b) Formic acid c) Lactic acid d) Oxalic acid

84. Which is the heaviest naturally occurring element?

a) Uranium b) Lead c) Thorium d) Polonium

85. The hormone insulin is secreted by:

a) Liver b) Kidney c) Pancreas d) Stomach

86. The most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere is:

a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Carbon dioxide d) Argon

87. The term “LASER” stands for:

a) Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation b) Low Absorption Stimulated Emission of Radiation c) Light And Sound Emission Radiation d) Linear Amplification by Simple Emission Radiation

88. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

a) Cerebrum b) Cerebellum c) Medulla d) Hypothalamus

89. The red color of Mars is due to the presence of:

a) Copper oxide b) Iron oxide c) Carbon monoxide d) Silicon oxide

90. Which branch of physics deals with motion of fluids?

a) Thermodynamics b) Fluid mechanics c) Electrodynamics d) Kinematics

91. Which organ in the human body produces bile?

a) Pancreas b) Stomach c) Liver d) Gall bladder

92. Which law relates the volume of gas to its absolute temperature at constant pressure?

a) Boyle’s Law b) Charles’ Law c) Avogadro’s Law d) Dalton’s Law

93. The first artificial satellite launched into space was:

a) Apollo 11 b) Sputnik 1 c) Explorer 1 d) Vostok 1

94. Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

a) Veins b) Arteries c) Capillaries d) Venules

95. Which instrument is used to measure humidity?

a) Barometer b) Hygrometer c) Anemometer d) Altimeter

96. The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 was awarded to Albert Einstein for:

a) Theory of relativity b) Photoelectric effect c) Brownian motion d) Quantum mechanics

97. Which gas causes acid rain when dissolved in water?

a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Sulfur dioxide d) Carbon monoxide

98. The largest gland in the human body is:

a) Liver b) Pancreas c) Thyroid d) Spleen