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Q.181 Medium General Science
What is the primary component of natural gas?
A Ethane
B Propane
C Methane
D Butane
Correct Answer:  C. Methane
EXPLANATION

Methane (CH4) is the primary component of natural gas, making up about 70-90% of its composition.

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Q.182 Medium General Science
Which of the following is NOT a type of simple machine?
A Lever
B Pulley
C Turbine
D Inclined plane
Correct Answer:  C. Turbine
EXPLANATION

A turbine is not a simple machine. The six simple machines are lever, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, screw, and wheel-axle.

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Q.183 Medium General Science
What happens to the density of water when it freezes into ice?
A Density increases
B Density decreases
C Density remains the same
D Density becomes zero
Correct Answer:  B. Density decreases
EXPLANATION

Ice has lower density than water, which is why ice floats on water. Water expands when it freezes.

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Q.184 Medium General Science
Which of the following is the largest organ in the human body by mass?
A Heart
B Brain
C Liver
D Lung
Correct Answer:  C. Liver
EXPLANATION

The liver is the largest internal organ by mass, weighing approximately 1.5 kg in adults.

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Q.185 Medium General Science
In Newton's third law of motion, if object A exerts a force on object B, what does object B do?
A Exerts an equal and opposite force on A
B Exerts a smaller force on A
C Exerts no force on A
D Exerts a greater force on A
Correct Answer:  A. Exerts an equal and opposite force on A
EXPLANATION

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Forces always occur in pairs.

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Q.186 Medium General Science
Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
A Rusting of iron
B Burning of paper
C Melting of ice
D Digestion of food
Correct Answer:  C. Melting of ice
EXPLANATION

Melting of ice is a physical change as water remains H₂O but changes from solid to liquid state. Other options are chemical changes.

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Q.187 Medium General Science
What is the principal source of energy for the Earth?
A The Moon
B The Sun
C Geothermal energy
D Nuclear reactions in Earth's core
Correct Answer:  B. The Sun
EXPLANATION

The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth, providing energy through radiation that drives weather, climate, and photosynthesis.

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Q.188 Medium General Science
Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
A Oxygen
B Nitrogen
C Argon
D Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer:  B. Nitrogen
EXPLANATION

Nitrogen comprises about 78% of Earth's atmosphere, followed by oxygen at about 21%.

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Q.189 Medium General Science
Which blood group is considered a universal recipient?
A A
B B
C AB
D O
Correct Answer:  C. AB
EXPLANATION

AB blood group is the universal recipient because it has both A and B antigens, allowing it to receive blood from all groups.

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Q.190 Medium General Science
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
A Coal
B Petroleum
C Solar energy
D Natural gas
Correct Answer:  C. Solar energy
EXPLANATION

Solar energy is renewable as the sun's energy is continuously available. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are non-renewable fossil fuels.

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