Mock Test

Exam: BPSC Subject: General Science

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which type of solid exhibits electrical conductivity due to the presence of delocalized electrons, allowing them to move freely throughout the structure?

Ionic solids Covalent network solids Metallic solids Molecular solids
Q2. The process of converting organic matter into a more stable, humus-like material is called:

Incineration Pyrolysis Composting Anaerobic Digestion
Q3. Nuclear fission releases a large amount of energy in the form of heat and:

Light Sound Radiation Electricity
Q4. In the reaction Zn + 2HCl -> ZnCl2 + H2, if 1 mole of zinc reacts, how many moles of hydrogen gas are produced?

0.5 moles 1 mole 2 moles 0 moles
Q5. The electric potential due to a point charge decreases as:

Distance from the charge increases. Distance from the charge decreases. The magnitude of the charge increases. The magnitude of the charge decreases.
Q6. Which philosophical stance would advocate for the preservation of a pristine wilderness area regardless of its potential use by humans?

Anthropocentrism Ecocentrism Technocentrism Anthropology
Q7. Phytoplankton play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle by:

Releasing carbon dioxide through respiration Absorbing carbon dioxide through photosynthesis Decomposing organic matter Fixing atmospheric nitrogen
Q8. What is the SI unit of electric current?

Watt Volt Ohm Ampere
Q9. In the perovskite structure (e.g., CaTiO3), the smaller cations are located in:

All octahedral holes All tetrahedral holes Body center and face centers Corner positions
Q10. Which of the following isotopes of hydrogen is commonly used in fusion reactions?

Protium (¹H) Deuterium (²H) Tritium (³H) Helium-3 (³He)
Q11. The formation of the central nervous system from the ectoderm is called:

Gastrulation Organogenesis Neurulation Morphogenesis
Q12. The state of matter where molecules are highly ionized and interact via electromagnetic forces is:

Solid Liquid Gas Plasma
Q13. Bacterial sulfate reduction is a key process in anoxic sediments, leading to the production of:

Nitrate Oxygen Hydrogen sulfide Carbon dioxide
Q14. What is the value of acceleration due to gravity on Earth's surface (approximately)?

9.8 m/s 9.8 km/s 9.8 m/s² 9.8 km/s²
Q15. The process of removing solid particles from a fluid by passing the fluid through a porous medium is called:

Centrifugation Sedimentation Filtration Evaporation
Q16. The conservation of mechanical energy holds true when:

Only conservative forces do work Only non-conservative forces do work Both conservative and non-conservative forces do work No forces do work
Q17. The 'Internet of Things' (IoT) is increasingly being integrated into environmental management. What is a key application of IoT in environmental technology?

Automated fossil fuel extraction Real-time monitoring of air and water quality Development of new chemical fertilizers Traditional industrial waste disposal
Q18. What does 'pharmacogenomics' study?

The effects of drugs on the body How genes affect a person's response to drugs The structure of proteins The evolution of species
Q19. The work function of a metal is the minimum energy required for an electron to:

Travel at the speed of light Be emitted from the metal surface by any means Escape from the attractive forces of the metal atoms Excite to a higher energy level
Q20. The process of reading the genetic information from mRNA and synthesizing a protein is called:

Transcription Replication Translation Reverse transcription

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