Science Mock Test | General Awareness | SSC CGL

Q1. The 'cosmic censorship hypothesis' relates to:

The stability of the universe against catastrophic collapse The formation of singularities in black holes The behavior of dark energy over time The uniform distribution of matter in the universe

Q2. What is the process by which stars produce energy?

Fusion Fission Combustion Evaporation

Q3. What is the color of litmus paper in a basic solution?

Blue Red Green Yellow

Q4. Which of the following is an acid?

Sodium Hydroxide Sulfuric Acid Potassium Hydroxide Ammonia

Q5. The creation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges is called:

Subduction Deformation Sea-floor spreading Lithospheric thinning

Q6. Which igneous rock is formed from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface?

Basalt Pumice Granite Obsidian

Q7. The Andromeda Galaxy is an example of which type of galaxy?

Elliptical Spiral Irregular Barred spiral

Q8. In gene therapy for cystic fibrosis, the goal is to deliver a functional CFTR gene to lung epithelial cells. What is a major challenge in achieving efficient and sustained expression of the CFTR gene in these cells, particularly using non-viral methods?

The large size of the CFTR gene The rapid turnover of lung epithelial cells The presence of mucus barrier The immune response to the vector

Q9. What is the process by which a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei called?

Fusion Fission Radioactivity Decay

Q10. What is the name of the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Trajectory Axis Orbit Rotation

Q11. Which non-communicable disease affects the thyroid gland and can lead to an underactive or overactive thyroid?

Diabetes Hypertension Thyroid Disorder Kidney Disease

Q12. Which of the following is an example of a passive continental margin?

The west coast of South America. The east coast of North America. The coast of Japan. The coast of Chile.

Q13. A species that is particularly sensitive to environmental changes and can be used to monitor the health of an ecosystem is called a(n):

Keystone species Endemic species Indicator species Apex predator

Q14. Which amino acid is the simplest?

Alanine Glycine Serine Valine

Q15. The gravitational field strength at a point is defined as the gravitational force experienced by:

A unit mass at that point A unit charge at that point A unit volume at that point A unit velocity at that point

Q16. What is the collective term for all the sepals of a flower?

Corolla Calyx Androecium Gynoecium

Q17. What is the primary role of a transcription factor in gene expression?

To synthesize messenger RNA from a DNA template. To bind to specific DNA sequences and regulate gene transcription. To carry amino acids to the ribosome. To catalyze the formation of peptide bonds.

Q18. Which of the following is a potential concern associated with GMOs?

Increased nutritional value Reduced pesticide use Gene flow to wild relatives Improved crop yield

Q19. Which mineral group is characterized by the presence of the carbonate ion (CO3)2-?

Silicates Oxides Sulfates Carbonates

Q20. Which of the following is a common intrusive igneous rock?

Basalt Granite Obsidian Pumice

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