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Exam: SSC CHSL Subject: General Awareness Topic: General Science

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Science and technology policies are instrumental in driving ________ in a knowledge-based economy.

Agricultural Practices Industrial Growth Traditional Beliefs Superstitions
Q2. What is one way developing countries can benefit from advancements in science and technology?

Increased poverty Improved healthcare Decreased access to education Environmental degradation
Q3. Which disease is characterized by a spotty rash and swollen salivary glands?

Mumps Chikungunya Typhoid Dengue
Q4. Which type of muscle is striated and under voluntary control?

Cardiac Muscle Smooth Muscle Skeletal Muscle Involuntary Muscle
Q5. What is the unit of energy in food?

Calorie Gram Liter Meter
Q6. What is the greenhouse effect?

Cooling of the Earth's atmosphere Warming of the Earth's atmosphere Formation of clouds Depletion of the ozone layer
Q7. What is the function of ligase in genetic engineering?

Cut DNA Join DNA fragments Replicate DNA Transcribe DNA
Q8. What happens when you mix oil and water in a container?

They form a homogeneous mixture They separate into layers They evaporate They turn into a solid
Q9. What is the formula for acceleration?

Distance / Time Force x Time Mass x Acceleration Change in Velocity / Time
Q10. Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

Increase in biodiversity Loss of habitat Improved air quality Enhanced soil fertility
Q11. What is a common application of science in daily life for keeping food fresh?

Throwing food away Refrigerating food Leaving food out in the sun Ignoring expiration dates
Q12. Which of the following is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems?

Hemophilia Sickle cell anemia Cystic fibrosis Down syndrome
Q13. Which enzyme is used to cut DNA at specific sequences in genetic engineering?

RNA polymerase Restriction enzyme Ligase Helicase
Q14. Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling balance and coordination?

Cerebellum Cerebrum Brainstem Hypothalamus
Q15. Which ancient civilization is credited with the development of the first known written language?

Inca Civilization Sumerians Aztec Civilization Olmec Civilization
Q16. What is the angle of incidence equal to in the case of reflection?

90 degrees 180 degrees 45 degrees 0 degrees
Q17. Which of the following is a derived quantity?

Mass Length Time Velocity
Q18. Which law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

Newton's first law Newton's second law Newton's third law Newton's law of gravitation
Q19. What is the future outlook for virtual reality technology in entertainment?

Decreased user immersion Enhanced gaming experiences Obsolete headsets Decreased market demand
Q20. Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

Mitochondria Golgi Apparatus Chloroplasts Endoplasmic Reticulum

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