General Science Mock Test | General Awareness | RRB NTPC

Q1. Which of the following gases is considered the most significant contributor to anthropogenic global warming?

Nitrous Oxide Methane Carbon Dioxide Water Vapor

Q2. What is the chemical symbol for water?

H2O CO2 NaCl O2

Q3. Which element has the electronic configuration [Ar] 4s² 3d⁶?

Chromium (Cr) Manganese (Mn) Iron (Fe) Cobalt (Co)

Q4. Which instrument is specifically designed to measure and record the intensity and duration of seismic waves, crucial for understanding earthquakes?

Barometer Magnetometer Seismograph Odometer

Q5. Which of the following is a direct result of natural selection?

Genetic drift Adaptation Mutation Gene flow

Q6. The societal debate surrounding gene editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 primarily revolves around which complex ethical consideration?

The potential for gene editing to create super-soldiers The equitable access to and potential for 'designer babies' and heritable genetic modifications The unintended consequences of altering the human microbiome The use of gene editing in agricultural applications to increase crop yields

Q7. Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

Solid Liquid Gas Energy

Q8. The recommended daily intake of fiber is generally between 25-30 grams. Which food group is typically the richest source of dietary fiber?

Dairy Products Meats and Poultry Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains Refined Grains

Q9. Acid rain is primarily caused by the atmospheric emission of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Which of the following processes is a significant method for controlling SO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants?

Catalytic converters Scrubbing with limestone slurry (Flue Gas Desulfurization) Baghouses Incineration

Q10. Which branch of biology deals with the study of microorganisms?

Genetics Immunology Microbiology Biochemistry

Q11. The discovery of the flow of electricity in metals and its relation to heat, as observed by Jagadish Chandra Bose, laid the groundwork for what technological advancements?

Radar technology and radio waves Semiconductor physics and transistors Nuclear fission and atomic energy Fiber optics and laser technology

Q12. What is the color of litmus paper when dipped in an acid?

Blue Red Green Yellow

Q13. What is the unit of energy in the SI system?

Joule Newton Watt Volt

Q14. Which of the following elements is in the p-block?

Iron (Fe) Copper (Cu) Selenium (Se) Nickel (Ni)

Q15. The SI unit of force is ________.

joule newton watt ampere

Q16. Which quantum number determines the shape of an atomic orbital?

Principal quantum number (n) Azimuthal quantum number (l) Magnetic quantum number (ml) Spin quantum number (ms)

Q17. Which of the following is a derived quantity?

Mass Length Time Force

Q18. In cystic fibrosis, a defect in the CFTR protein leads to abnormal transport of which ion across cell membranes?

Sodium (Na+) Potassium (K+) Chloride (Cl-) Calcium (Ca2+)

Q19. The development of counterfeit-proof currency and security features in identification documents often employs holographic technology. Holography creates a three-dimensional image by recording and reconstructing the interference pattern of light waves. The fundamental principle behind the creation of a hologram is:

Refraction of light Diffraction and interference of light Polarization of light Scattering of light

Q20. Elements in Group 17 of the periodic table are known as:

Alkali metals Alkaline earth metals Halogens Noble gases

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