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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 1

What is Brine solution?     (SSC Sub. Ins. 2017)

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Brine is a solution of excess salt and water. The high salt content in brine prevents the growth of Bacteria and thus helps to preserve the food for a long time.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 2

Which of the following primarily causes lead pollution?    (SSC Sub. Ins. 2017)

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Automobile Battery primarily causes lead pollution which is harmful for environment.

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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 3

What was the main aim of Montreal protocol?     (SSC Sub. Ins. 2017)

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Montreal protocol is an international treaty signed on 14 september 1987 to protect the ozone layer.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 4

Supersonic jets cause thinning of which layer?        (SSC Sub. Ins. 2017)

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Super sonic jets cause th ining of O3 layer wh ich protects earth from harmful sun radiation.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 5

Biogas is formed through:     (SSC MTS 2017)

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Biogas is for med thr ough Fer men tation in wh ich anaerobic digestion takes place inside a closed system.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 6

Slow and uniform cooling of hot iron in its metallurgy is known as :  (SSC MTS 2017)

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Notes: The process of slow and uniform cooling of hot metals in metallurgy is known as annealing. It is a heat process whereby a metal is heated to a specific temperature /colour and then allowed to cool slowly. This softens the metal which means it can be cut and shaped more easily. Using annealing, mild steel is heated to a red heat and allowed to cool slowly.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 7

In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio - fuel can be obtained from :         (SSC MTS 2017)

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Ethanol which is a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from Sugarcane.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 8

Distant objects can be seen with the help of?         (SSC MTS 2017)

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Distant objects can be seen with help of Telescope. It is an optical instrument that aids in the observation of remote objects by collecting electromagnetic radiation. (such as visible light).

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 9

Two gaseous molecules can react only when they have same _________.      (SSC MTS 2017)

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Orientation/Steric factor. According to the collision model, a chemical reaction can occur only when the reactant molecules, atoms, or ions collide with more than a certain amount of kinetic energy and in the proper orientation.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 10

Brown ring test is used for the detection of ________.      (SSC MTS 2017)

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Brown Rin g test is used for th e detection of ionic nitrates.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 11

The element involved with blood clotting is :     (SSC MTS 2017)

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Calcium is an important component of  blood clotting cascade. If normal amounts of calcium, platelets and tissue factors are present, Prothrombin is converted to Thrombin. Thrombin helps in blood coagulation or thrombus formation.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 12

Which type of function does the analytical engine perform?     (SSC MTS 2017)

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Analytical Engine was the world’s first general purpose computer which was used to perform analytical operations.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 13

The largest part of our brain is :      (SSC MTS 2017)

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The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain, making up about two – third of the brain’s mass.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 14

Insulin activates in __________.     (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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Pancreas is a vital part of digestive system and a critical controller of Insulin.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 15

Which among the following is not related to vitamin B complex group?    (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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Ascorbic Acid is not related to vitamin B complex group. Vitamin B complex group contains 8 water soluble. Vitamins–Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate, biotin and pantothenic acid.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 16

Viruses are usually made of which of the following?     (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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A virus is made up of a core of genetic material either DNA or RNA. Capsid is made up of protein.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 17

"Shrubs" are woody plants generally smaller and more compact than trees. Which of the following is not a shrub tree?     (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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Sunflower is a Large plant and is not a shrub.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 18

A medical procedure, during which a small sample of tissue is removed from a part of the body, is ________.     (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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Biopsy, is a medical procedure during which a small sample of tissue is removed from a part of the body.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 19

Which among the following is cryogenic engines are used?      (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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A Cryogenic rocket engine is a rocket engine that uses cryogenic fuel or oxidizer, its fuel are liquefied gases and stored at very low temperature

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 20

During photosynthesis light energy is converted into which of the following?    (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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During photosynthesis light energy is converted into chemical energy. The light energy is intercepted by chlorophyll, then some of the light energy is converted to chemical energy. During the process; a phosphate is added to a molecule to cause the formation of ATP.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 21

What is the reason of surface tension in a liquid?  (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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Cohesive force between molecules is the reason of surface tension of liquid. Cohesive force is the action or property of like molecules sticking together.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 22

In which process there is gain of electron?      (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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Reduction is the process of gain of electrons.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 23

Solder is an alloy made of which two metals?    (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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Solder is an alloy made up of Tin and lead. Solder is used to create a permanent bond between metal work pieces.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 24

An increase in which of the following gases leads to global warming?    (SSC Stenographer 2017)

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Carbon dioxide is a gas which leads to Global warming. Global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 25

The antibiotic penicillin is obtain ed fr om which of the following ?   (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)

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Penicillin is a group of antibiotics derived originally from genus of fungus Penicillium.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 26

Which of the following is indicated by the colour of a star ?    (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)

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The colour of a star is a major Indicator of its surface temperature.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 27

Atomic number of an atom gives the number of which of the following ? (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)

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The atomic number of an element refers to the number of protons present in the nucleus of that atom. Based on atomic number the elements are placed in the periodic table.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 28

DPT vaccine is categorized as which of the following ?     (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)

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DPT is a class of vaccines known as combination vaccines due to presence of components which provide immunity against three major infectious diseases in humans. These are diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 29

Which is the highest quality of hard coal?    (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)

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High grade (HG) and Ultra high grade (UHG) anthracite are the highest grades of anthracite coal.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Science - 4 - Question 30

For which one of the following, ‘Diodes’ are generally used for?   (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)

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Diode is an important electrical component which function as rectifier by allowing the flow of current in only one direction. The most common type of diode uses a p-n junction. In circuit diagrams, a diode is represented by a triangle with a line across one vertex.

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