General Science forms an essential part of many competitive exams in India, including those conducted by the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) for various positions like Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor. To excel in these exams, candidates must have a strong grasp of fundamental scientific concepts. Here, we present the top 30 General Science multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to help candidates prepare effectively.
Top 30 General Science MCQS For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Which of the following diseases are caused due to a virus?
[A] Ebola
[B] AIDS
[C] SARS
[D] All the above
Correct Answer: [D] All the above - Name the virus that is transmitted through the biting of infected animals, birds, and insects to a human?
[A] Rabies Virus
[B] Ebola Virus
[C] Flavivirus
[D] All the above
Correct Answer: [C] Flavivirus - Based on host range, viruses are classified into:
[A] Bacteriophage
[B] Insect virus
[C] Stem Virus
[D] Both A and B
Correct Answer:[D] Both A and B - In the host cell, replication of RNA virus took place in…
[A] Nucleus
[B] Cytoplasm
[C] Mitochondria
[D] Centriole
Correct Answer: [B] Cytoplasm - Which of the following statement is correct about viruses?
[A] Viruses do not contain a ribosome.
[B] Viruses can make protein.
[C] Viruses can be categorised by their shapes.
[D] Both A and C are correct
Correct Answer: [D] Both A and C are correct - Name the virus that covers himself with a modified section of the cell membrane and create a protective lipid envelope?
[A] Influenza virus
[B] HIV
[C] Neither A nor B
[D] Both A and B
Correct Answer: [D] Both A and B - A virus can spread through:
[A] Contaminated food or water
[B] Touch
[C] Coughing
[D] All the above
Correct Answer: [D] All the above - After which period virus replicates in the body and starts to affect the host?
[A] Incubation period
[B] Uncoating
[C] Penetration
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: [A] Incubation period - Double-stranded DNA is found in which viruses?
[A] Poxviruses
[B] Poliomyelitis
[C] Influenza viruses
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: [A] Poxviruses - A virus is made up of a DNA or RNA genome inside a protein shell known as:
[A] Capsid
[B] Host
[C] Envelope
[D] Zombies
Correct Answer: [A] Capsid - Which of the following is NOT a fundamental force in nature?
[A] Gravity
[B] Magnetism
[C] Strong nuclear force
[D] Electromagnetic force
Correct Answer: [B] Magnetism - What is the chemical symbol for the element with atomic number 6?
[A] Fe
[B] C
[C] Au
[D] H
Correct Answer: [B] C - Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?
[A] Solar
[B] Wind
[C] Coal
[D] Hydroelectric
Correct Answer: [C] Coal - What is the unit of electric current?
[A] Watt
[B] Volt
[C] Ampere
[D] Ohm
Correct Answer: [C] Ampere - Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation?
[A] X-rays
[B] Microwaves
[C] Sound waves
[D] Gamma rays
Correct Answer: [C] Sound waves - Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon moves through the outer part of the Earth’s shadow?
[A] Partial lunar Eclipse
[B] Penumbral lunar Eclipse
[C] Total lunar Eclipse
[D] Central lunar Eclipse
Correct Answer: B [Penumbral lunar Eclipse] - Where is the Asteroid Belt situated?
[A] Between Jupiter and Saturn
[B] Between Mars and Jupiter
[C] Between Saturn and Neptune
[D] Between Mercury and Venus
Correct Answer: B [Between Mars and Jupiter] - What is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with carbon dioxide and water?
[A] Respiration
[B] Photosynthesis
[C] Fermentation
[D] Combustion
Correct Answer: B [USA] - In which country is the Johnson Space Center’s Thermal Vacuum Chamber located?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Israel
Correct Answer: B [Photosynthesis] - What is the SI unit of electric current?
[A] Volt
[B] Watt
[C] Ampere
[D] Ohm
Correct Answer: C [Ampere] - In which country is the Johnson Space Center’s Thermal Vacuum Chamber located?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Israel
Correct Answer: B [USA] - Which of the following Vitamin is essential for the formation of collagen?
[A] Vitamin A
[B] Vitamin B
[C] Vitamin C
[D] Vitamin D
Correct Answer: C [Vitamin C] - Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Vitamin C?
[A] Only Vitamin C is to be taken externally, all others are produced in the human body.
[B] Vitamin C is the only vitamin which is also a hormone.
[C] Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C.
[D] Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin.
Correct Answer: B [Vitamin C is the only vitamin which is also a hormone.] - What is the range of masses involved in the study of Physics?
[A] 10^-19 kg to 10^38 kg
[B] 10^-30 kg to 10^55 kg
[C] 10^-30 kg to 10^30 kg
[D] 10^-19 kg to 10^55 kg
Correct Answer: B [10^-30 kg to 10^55 kg] - The Kinetic energy of a satellite is maximum in which of the following conditions?
[A] when the satellite is at perigee
[B] when the satellite is at apogee
[C] it is equal at perigee and apogee
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [when the satellite is at perigee] - What is the SI unit of viscosity?
[A] candela
[B] poiseiulle
[C] Newton/m
[D] No units
Correct Answer: B [poiseiulle] - Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation?
[A] Gamma rays
[B] X-rays
[C] Sound waves
[D] Ultraviolet rays
Correct Answer: C [Sound waves] - What is the SI unit of electric charge?
[A] Volt
[B] Ampere
[C] Coulomb
[D] Ohm
Correct Answer: C [Coulomb] - Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
[A] Coal
[B] Natural Gas
[C] Solar
[D] Petroleum
Correct Answer: C [Solar] - What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
[A] 3 x 10^6 m/s
[B] 3 x 10^7 m/s
[C] 3 x 10^8 m/s
[D] 3 x 10^9 m/s
Correct Answer:[C] 3 x 10^8 m/s
