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 types of laser is used in laser printers?
(a) Semiconductor laser
(b) Excimer laser
(c) Dye laser
(d) Gas laser
Ans. (a) Semiconductor laser - Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
(a) Proton
(b) Neutron
(c) Electron
(d) Nucleus
Ans. (c) Electron - What medication has the FDA approved for treating Alzheimer’s disease recently?
(a) Lecanemab
(b) COVID-19 variant
(c) Plant-based nutrient
(d) Bio Ethanol variant
Ans. (a) Lecanemab - In which country were the fossils of the smallest known extinct penguin species discovered?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) New Zealand
(d) Philippines
Ans. (c) New Zealand - What is unique about the exoplanet LTT9779b discovered by astronomers?
(a) It is the most reflective planet
(b) It is the farthest planet
(c) It is the biggest planet
(d) It is the heaviest planet
Ans. (a) It is the most reflective planet - Which institution has developed a flexible composite semiconductor material using inkjet printing?
(a) IISc Bengaluru
(b) IIT Guwahati
(c) IIT Bombay
(d) IIT Madras
Ans. (a) IISc Bengaluru - Which company launched the ChatGPT rival Bard in the European Union, Brazil, and other nations?
(a) Google
(b) Microsoft
(c) Apple
(d) Nokia
Ans. (a) Google - Which internet ransomware virus prompted CERT-In to issue an advisory?
(a) Agata
(b) Akira
(c) Aira
(d) Alima
Ans. (b) Akira - What is the name of the new forum created by OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic?
(a) Frontier Model Forum
(b) Learning Model Forum
(c) Knowledge Model Forum
(d) Public Model Forum
Ans. (a) Frontier Model Forum - Which part of the human body stores Glycogen?
(a) Liver
(b) Intestine
(c) Pancreas
(d) Skin
Ans. (a) Liver - What is Blood Plasma called when fibrinogen is removed?
(a) Fibrin
(b) Thrombin
(c) Serum
(d) Collagen
Ans. (c) Serum - Who is known as the father of Botany?
(a) Adam Smith
(b) Greco-Roman
(c) Theophrastus
(d) Carl Linnaeus
Ans. (c) Theophrastus - Which acid is predominantly found in grapes, bananas, and tamarind?
(a) Lactic Acid
(b) Oxalic Acid
(c) Salicylic Acid
(d) Tartaric Acid
Ans. (d) Tartaric Acid - Which cells have the ability to develop into any type of cell?
(a) Endothelial
(b) Endodermal
(c) Stem
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Stem - What are the building blocks of the human body?
(a) Muscles
(b) Cells
(c) Neurons
(d) Proteins
Ans. (b) Cells - Which salt in water causes “Blue Baby Syndrome”?
(a) Sulphates
(b) Chlorides
(c) Carbonates
(d) Nitrates
Ans. (d) Nitrates - Which type of coal has the highest carbon content?
(a) Peat
(b) Lignite
(c) Anthracite
(d) Bituminous
Ans. (c) Anthracite - What are Vitamins A, D, and C also known as respectively?
(a) Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Calciferol
(b) Retinol, Calciferol, Ascorbic Acid
(c) Pyridoxal, Calciferol, Ascorbic Acid
(d) Ascorbic Acid, Pyridoxal, Calciferol
Ans. (b) Retinol, Calciferol, Ascorbic Acid - What is a chloroplast without a cell wall called?
(a) Aleuroplast
(b) Amyloplast
(c) Protoplast
(d) Photoplast
Ans. (c) Protoplast - Which virus is known as the “Hit & Hide” virus?
(a) RSV Virus
(b) Dengue virus
(c) Influenza virus
(d) HIV virus
Ans. (a) RSV Virus - Which of the following are chemical agents used in war?
(a) Mustard Gas, Phosgene
(b) Sarin, VX
(c) Mustard Gas, Sarin
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above - Which vitamin is essential for good vision and a healthy immune system?
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin D
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin B
Ans. (a) Vitamin A - What is the main source of antioxidants in wine?
(a) Tartaric Acid
(b) Oxalic Acid
(c) Salicylic Acid
(d) Lactic Acid
Ans. (a) Tartaric Acid - Which element is critical for maintaining the color, taste, and texture of wine?
(a) Lactic Acid
(b) Oxalic Acid
(c) Tartaric Acid
(d) Salicylic Acid
Ans. (c) Tartaric Acid - What is the main cause of “Blue Baby Syndrome” in infants?
(a) Sulphates in water
(b) Chlorides in water
(c) Carbonates in water
(d) Nitrates in water
Ans. (d) Nitrates - What is the smallest unit of life in the human body?
(a) Muscle
(b) Cell
(c) Neuron
(d) Protein
Ans. (b) Cell - Which coal type has the fewest impurities?
(a) Peat
(b) Lignite
(c) Anthracite
(d) Bituminous
Ans. (c) Anthracite - What is the scientific name for Vitamin C?
(a) Retinol
(b) Calciferol
(c) Ascorbic Acid
(d) Pyridoxal
Ans. (c) Ascorbic Acid - Which virus causes infections in the lungs and respiratory tract and is also known as “Hit & Hide”?
(a) RSV Virus
(b) Dengue virus
(c) Influenza virus
(d) HIV virus
Ans. (a) RSV Virus - What type of cell can replace damaged or lost cells and tissues?
(a) Endothelial
(b) Endodermal
(c) Stem
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) Stem
