31) Basic General Knowledge Questions on Science - Part 31

This section consists of 15 basic general knowledge questions about science.


1. What is the common name of analgesic and antipyretic drug acetylsalicylic acid?

[A]Paracetamol
[B]Aspirin
[C]Wintergreen
[D]Trazodone




2. Consider the following statements about Co-enzymes:

1. They assist in biochemical transformations
2. They are organic molecules comprising C,H,O and N
3. Most of Co-enzymes are Proteins

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

[A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]2 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3



3. Which among the following is the first man made fibre (silk)?

[A]Viscose
[B]Reyon
[C]Nylon
[D]Tericot



4. Which part of the Central Nervous System controls "reflex Actions" ?

[A]Mesencephalon
[B]Rhombencephalon
[C]Medulla oblongata
[D]Spinal Chord



5. Which among the following fishes does not have Central Nervous System?

[A]Dog Fish
[B]Cuttle Fish
[C]Jelly Fish
[D]Star Fish




6. Which among the following Vitamin is also known as Tocoferol?

[A]Vitamin D
[B]Vitamin E
[C]Vitamin K
[D]Vitamin C



7. Which among the following substances is most suitable for making Compact Discs?

[A]PVC
[B]Polyethylene
[C]Polyamides
[D]Polycarbonates



8. Which among the following chemical is most suitable in Food Processing industry, to be used as a food preservatives?

[A]Sodium Carbonate
[B]Acetylene
[C]Methyl Salicylate
[D]Benzoic Acid



9. The most common use of 'silicone hydrogels' is making of which among the following?

[A]Surgery Equipments
[B]Contact Lenses
[C]Breast Transplants
[D]Capsules of medicines



10. "Oil of mirbane" is the most common name of which among the following?

[A]Phenol
[B]Toluene
[C]Phenolphthalein
[D]Nitrobenzene




11. In which among the following forms, Nitrogen is present in Urea?

[A]Nitrite
[B]Nitrate
[C]Ammonium
[D]Amide



12. Which among the following acids is used during the development of photographic films in Photography?

[A]Hydrochloric Acid
[B]Acetic Acid
[C]Oxalic Acid
[D]Tartaric Acid



13. Which among the following country is leader in Coffee production?

[A]Ethiopia
[B]Vietnam
[C]Brazil
[D]Indonesia



14. Which among the following sugars is maximum in Honey?

[A]Glucose
[B]Sucrose
[C]Fructose
[D]Maltose



15. Neem cake can be used in which among the following applications:

1. Insecticide
2. Organic Manure
3. Soil Treatment

Choose the correct option:

[A]Only 1
[B]1 & 2
[C]2 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3