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Q.81 Hard General Science
According to the Doppler effect, what happens to the frequency of sound when a source moves towards an observer?
A Frequency decreases
B Frequency increases
C Frequency remains constant
D Frequency becomes zero
Correct Answer:  B. Frequency increases
Explanation:

The Doppler effect causes the observed frequency to increase when a sound source moves towards the observer due to compression of sound waves.

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Q.82 Hard General Science
Which law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?
A First law of thermodynamics
B Second law of thermodynamics
C Third law of thermodynamics
D Zeroth law of thermodynamics
Correct Answer:  A. First law of thermodynamics
Explanation:

The First Law of Thermodynamics is the Law of Conservation of Energy, which states that energy is neither created nor destroyed but only transformed.

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Q.83 Easy General Science
Which of the following is not a state of matter?
A Solid
B Liquid
C Gas
D Energy
Correct Answer:  D. Energy
Explanation:

The four fundamental states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Energy is not a state of matter; it is a property or capability of matter to do work.

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Q.84 Easy General Science
What is the atomic number of Carbon?
A 4
B 6
C 8
D 12
Correct Answer:  B. 6
Explanation:

Carbon has an atomic number of 6, meaning it has 6 protons in its nucleus. Its atomic mass is approximately 12.

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Q.85 Medium General Science
Which of the following best describes the process of photosynthesis?
A Breakdown of glucose to produce energy and CO₂
B Conversion of light energy into chemical energy using CO₂ and water
C Production of glucose without involving chlorophyll
D Release of oxygen as a waste product only
Correct Answer:  B. Conversion of light energy into chemical energy using CO₂ and water
Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water. The overall equation is 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.

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Q.86 Medium General Science
Which of the following is an endothermic reaction?
A Combustion of fuel
B Melting of ice
C Condensation of water vapor
D Rusting of iron
Correct Answer:  B. Melting of ice
Explanation:

Melting of ice is an endothermic reaction as it requires absorption of heat energy. Combustion and rusting are exothermic reactions that release heat; condensation is also exothermic.

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Q.87 Medium General Science
What is the main component of natural gas?
A Ethane
B Propane
C Methane
D Butane
Correct Answer:  C. Methane
Explanation:

Methane (CH₄) is the main component of natural gas, comprising about 70-90% of its composition. It is the simplest hydrocarbon and is widely used as a fuel.

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Q.88 Medium General Science
Which of the following organs is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
A Liver
B Kidney
C Heart
D Lung
Correct Answer:  B. Kidney
Explanation:

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that filter waste products and excess water from the blood to produce urine. A human typically has two kidneys.

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Q.89 Medium General Science
According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action there is:
A An equal and opposite reaction
B A smaller reaction
C No reaction
D A delayed reaction
Correct Answer:  A. An equal and opposite reaction
Explanation:

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means forces always act in pairs - if object A exerts a force on object B, then B exerts an equal force on A in the opposite direction.

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Q.90 Hard General Science
Which of the following statements about sound waves is incorrect?
A Sound travels faster in solids than in air
B Sound requires a medium to propagate
C Sound can propagate through vacuum
D Frequency of sound determines its pitch
Correct Answer:  C. Sound can propagate through vacuum
Explanation:

Sound cannot propagate through vacuum because it requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel. Sound travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases. Frequency determines pitch.

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