Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on General Science for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC and State PSC Exams

11. The force that binds the neutrons and protons in a nucleus is called as:

[A] Weak Nuclear Force

[B] Strong Nuclear Force

[C] Electromagnetic Force

[D] Gravitational Force

Answer: B [Strong Nuclear Force]

Notes:

Strong Nuclear Force is the force that binds the neutrons and protons together in a nucleus. Nuclear forces are the strongest forces in nature are 10^38 times stronger than gravitational forces. Nuclear forces have the shortest range and operate within the nucleus only.

12. What is the phase of a vibrating particle at t = 0 known as?

[A] epoch

[B] eon

[C] Path difference

[D] Period

Answer: A [epoch]

Notes:

Initial phase or epoch is the phase of a vibrating particle at t = 0. When t = 0; Phase is the angle of epoch.

13. What is the audible range of sound for human beings?

[A] 20 Hz to 2000 Hz

[B] 200 Hz to 20000 Hz

[C] 20 Hz to 20000 Hz

[D] 2000 Hz to 20000 Hz

Answer: C [20 Hz to 20000 Hz]

Notes:

The audible range of sound for human beings extends from about 20 Hz to 20000 Hz (one Hz = one cycle/s).

14. Which of the following is the phenomenon responsible for the trade winds?

[A] Convection

[B] Conduction

[C] Radiation

[D] None of the above

Answer: A [Convection]

Notes:

The trade-wind, which is the steady surface wind on the earth blowing in from north-east towards the equator, is an example of natural convection.

15. What is a Carnot engine?

[A] A reversible refrigeration device operating between two temperatures

[B] A reversible heat engine operating between two temperatures

[C] An irreversible heat engine operating between two temperatures

[D] A reversible heat engine operating between multiple ranges of temperatures

Answer: B [A reversible heat engine operating between two temperatures]

Notes:

A reversible heat engine operating between two temperatures is called a Carnot engine.

16. In which of the following cases a concave mirror will form a virtual and erect image?

[A] When object is placed at infinity

[B] When object is at focus

[C] When object is between pole and focus

[D] None of the above

Answer: C [when object is between pole and focus]

Notes:

When the object is between pole and focus, a concave mirror will form a virtual and erect image.

17. Which of the following is true about metals?

[A] They are good conductors of electricity

[B] They have low resistivity

[C] Both a and b

[D] None of the above

Answer: C [Both a and b]

Notes:

The metals and alloys have very low resistivity in the range of 10–8 Ω m to 10–6 Ω m. They are good conductors of electricity.

18. Which of the following is correct about EMF of a cell?

[A] It is the potential difference between the electrodes when current is flowing in the cell

[B] It is the drift velocity of the electrons when there is no current in the cell

[C] It is the potential difference between the electrodes when there is no current in the cell

[D] None of the above

Answer: C [it is the potential difference between the electrodes when there is no current in the cell]

Notes:

Emf is defined as the potential difference between electrodes when there is no current in the cell (cell is in open circuit).

19. Which of the following is a suitable material for making a permanent magnet?

[A] Alnico

[B] Cobalt steel

[C] Ticonal

[D] All of the above

Answer: D [All of the above]

Notes:

Soft iron, alnico, cobalt steel and ticonal are some of the suitable materials for permanent magnets.

20. Consider the following statements:

1.            An electron and Positron have the same charge (in opposite signs) and same mass

2.            When a positron comes to rest in matter, it is quickly annihilated by an Electron and a gamma photon is produced.

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

[A] Only 1 is correct

[B] Only 2 is correct

[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct

[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]

Notes:

The second statement has a little tweaked info. When a positron comes to rest in matter, it is quickly annihilated by an Electron and two gamma photons are produced.

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