General Science : General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Q81. The blue colour of the clear sky is due to

[A] Dispersion of light

[B] Reflection of light

[C] Refraction of light

[D] Diffraction of light

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Correct Answer: Dispersion of light


Q82. Tides are primarily a result of the

[A] Ocean Currents

[B] Earth’s pressure system

[C] Attraction of the Moon

[D] Farrel’s law

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Correct Answer: Attraction of the Moon


Q83. The non green heterotrophic plants of plant kingdom are

[A] Ferns

[B] Algae

[C] Fungi

[D] None of these

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Correct Answer: Fungi


Q84. Which of the following stars is nearest to the sun?

[A] Sirius

[B] Betelgeuse

[C] Proxima Centauri

[D] Deneb

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Correct Answer: Proxima Centauri


Q85. Who is the planet moving in the opposite direction than other planets in Solar System?

[A] Pluto

[B] Neptune

[C] Saturn

[D] Uranus

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Correct Answer: Uranus


Q86. What element is used in bright flashing advertising signs?

[A] Helium

[B] Neon

[C] Radon

[D] Mercury

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Correct Answer: Neon


Q87. Fertile riverine alluvial soil is best suited for producing

[A] corn

[B] tea

[C] cotton

[D] rice

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Correct Answer: rice


Q88. The hardened material available on earth is

[A] Iron

[B] Gold

[C] Platinum

[D] Diamond

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Correct Answer: Diamond


Q89. Which one of the following types of waves are used in a night vision apparatus?

[A] Infra-red waves

[B] Radio waves

[C] Microwaves

[D] None of the above

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Correct Answer: Infra-red waves


Q90. Where is the DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?

[A] Mitochondria

[B] Nucleus

[C] Chromosomes

[D] All of the above

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Correct Answer: All of the above


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