20 General knowledge questions on science with answers
Answers
here you go :-
1) which animal never drinks water in his entire life?
ans - kangaroo rat
2) how many muscles are there in humans?
ans - 639
3) how many ribs are there in humans?
ans - 24
4) which gland is known as the 'master gland'?
ans - pituitary gland
5) what carries the impure blood in humans?
ans- pulmonary veins
6) how many groups are there in an periodic table?
ans - 18
7) mole is defined as the no. of atoms found in how many grams of carbon-12?
ans - 12 grams
8) atom number is presented by which letter?
ans - z
9) name the acid used in our body to help digestion
ans- HCL
10) what is physical phase of life called?
ans- protoplasm
11) which is the largest human cell?
ans- ovum
12) which is the longest cell?
ans - nerve cell
13) what is the life span of RBCs?
ans- 120 days
14) name a vertebrate with two chambers heart.
ans- fish
15) which is the smallest flightless bird?
ans- kiwi
16) hormones are produced by?
ans- endocrine glands
17) what is the full form of ADH?
ans - anti diuretic hormone
18) which is the largest blood vessel in our body?
ans - aorta
19) what is the normal value of blood sugar in our body?
ans - 80 to 120 mg / 100 ml of blood
20) Saurology is the study of?
ans - lizards
hope it helped u :)
plz mark it as brainliest.
Answer:Jagran Josh
Study at Home
GK JOBS SGT UNIVERSITY CURRENT AFFAIRS RESULTS SCHOOL CAREERS COLLEGES JEE MBA NEWS VIDEOS हिंदी MARKETPLACE
SEARCH
HOME
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ
GK Quiz on Science: Biology Set I
Biology is the science of life that also deals with the physicochemical aspects of life. For the convenience of the study, it is divided into several branches including botany, zoology, morphology, etc. Let us solve an interesting quiz based on life science that will help in the preparation of competitive examinations and enhance knowledge.
SHIKHA GOYAL
FEB 12, 2020 13:08 IST
facebook Iconfacebook Iconfacebook Icon
GK Biology Quiz
GK Biology Quiz
Biology is a life science in which we study phenomena including origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behaviour. It is derived from the Greek words "bios" means life and "logos" means study. That is the study of life.
Do you know Biology overlaps with other sciences like biochemistry, toxicology, biophysics, physics, stratigraphy, astrobiology, astronomy, social sciences (geography, philosophy, psychology, sociology, etc.)?
GK Quiz on the study of life Science will help you to understand different phenomena of the organs of living organisms and how living organisms interact with non-living organisms.
1. Which of the following is a large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart?
A. Vein
B. Artery
C. Capillary
D. Nerve
Ans. B
Explanation: The pulmonary artery carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs to pick up a fresh supply of oxygen.
2. Which of the following is not a member of the vitamin B complex?
A. Thiamine
B. Riboflavin
C. Folic acid
D. Ascorbic acid
Ans. D
Explanation: Vitamin B complex consists of 8 vitamins namely B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12. Vitamin B1 is Thiamine, Vit B2 is Riboflavin, Vit B3 is Niacin, Vit B5 is pantothenic acid, Vit B6 is pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid and Vit B12 is cyanocobalamin.
3. Fungi are plants that lack:
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Chlorophyll
D. None of these
Ans. C
Explanation: We know plants prepare their own food and so are known as autotrophs. With the help of photosynthesis they make food in which they produce glucose from carbon dioxide and sunlight. Oxygen is released by plants which is further used by humans and other animals. But Fungi lack chlorophyll and do not engage in photosynthesis.
4. What makes a reptile a reptile?
A. Cold blooded
B. Warm Blooded
C. Non-Hearing
D. Egg-laying
Ans. D
Explanation: Reptiles skin is covered with hard, dry scales and most reptiles lay eggs. Those animals which are cold-blooded don't automatically maintain a constant body temperature. They have to lay out their eggs in the sun to keep their body warm.
5. Which blood vessels have the smallest diameter?
A. Capillaries
B. Arterioles
C. Venules
D. Lymphatic
Ans. A
Explanation: Blood is carried through the body by Blood Vessels. With the help of perfusion process capillaries supplies blood to the tissues. The diameter of capillary ranges from 5-10 micrometers. The diameter of arteriole is approx. 30 micrometer.
What is Blood Pressure and how it is measured?
6. Which of the following is an air-borne disease?
A. Measles
B. Typhoid
C. Pink eye
D. None of the above
Ans. A
Explanation: Airborne diseases are the infections spread by airborne transmissions including Chickenpox, Anthrax, Influenza, Measles, Smallpox, Cryptococcosis and Tuberculosis.
7. A yellow dust appears on the fingers, whenever we touch the middle of a flower. These tiny yellow grains are one of the most precious substances in nature because they contain the secret of plant life. What is this dust called?
A. Pollen
B. Sperm
C. Spore
D. Sporocyst
Ans. A
Explanation: The yellow powder is called pollen and the stick that holds it is known as stamen.
8. Which organ of the body produces the fluid known as bile?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Gall bladder
D. Kidney
Ans. A
Explanation: Liver produces a digestive fluid known as bile. Liver releases Bile into Gall Bladder, a small, pear-shaped organ located just below your liver in the upper right side of your abdomen.
9. Which of the following hormones is a steroid?
A. Estrogen
B. Glucagon
C. Insulin
D. Oxytocin
Ans. A
Explanation: Steroid hormone is produced by three endocrine organs. The testes, produces testosterone; the ovaries, produces estrogen; and the adrenal cortex, produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone. Steroid hormones are derived from cholesterol and are lipid-soluble molecules.
10. Which one of the following is not a function of the liver?
A. Regulation of blood sugar
B. Enzyme activation
C. Detoxification
D. Reproduction
Ans. D
Explanation: Liver is the body's largest internal organ. It has many functions in the body like it helps in protein synthesis and blood clotting, manufacturing triglycerides and cholesterol, glycogen synthesis, and bile production. It also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs.
Various Glands and Hormones in Human Body