Science Quiz for SSC CGL and Other Exams

Dear SSC Aspirants, practice General studies questions for upcoming CGL 2016 and Other exams.

Science Quiz for SSC CGL

1. Shadows are
A. Remains the same size as opaque object
B. Always bigger than the opaque object
C. Always smaller than the opaque object
D. Can be smaller or bigger than the opaque object

2. The image formed in pinhole camera is
A. Inverted only
B. Real only
C. Inverted and Real both
D. none of above

3. A _______ eclipse occurs when earth comes between sun and moon in a straight line.
A. lunar
B. solar
C. shadow
D. none of these

4. Which one of the following is not a luminous object?
A. moon
B. lit candle
C. star
D. sun

5. The light from the sun reaches the earth in
A. 18.33 minutes
B. 8.33 minutes
C. 88.33 seconds
D. 8.33 seconds

6. A low lying open area used to store city garbage is called ________.
A. Trash Bin
B. Landfill
C. Garbage House
D. Pond

7. The rotting and conversion of some materials into manure is called __________.
A. logging
B. recycling
C. composting
D. scraping

8. _________ is a place where earthworm is reared in plant nursery premises.
A. garbage bin
B. landfill
C. solid waste
D. compost pit

9. Red worms grind their food with the help of _______
A. gizzard
B. stomach
C. teeth
D. tentacles

10.Why hot food items should not be packed in polythene bags?
A. Polythene cools down the hot food.
B. Polythene bag may leak due to hot food.
C. Polythene reacts with hot food and produces cancer causing toxic products.
D. all of these


Answer
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. A
10.C