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Q.1 Easy General Science
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
A Solar energy
B Wind energy
C Coal
D Hydroelectric energy
Correct Answer:  C. Coal
Explanation:

Coal is a fossil fuel and non-renewable energy source. Solar, wind, and hydroelectric are all renewable sources.

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Q.2 Easy General Science
What is the SI unit of electric current?
A Volt
B Ampere
C Ohm
D Watt
Correct Answer:  B. Ampere
Explanation:

Ampere (A) is the SI unit of electric current. Volt is for potential difference, Ohm for resistance, and Watt for power.

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Q.3 Easy General Science
Which element has the atomic number 8?
A Nitrogen
B Oxygen
C Carbon
D Hydrogen
Correct Answer:  B. Oxygen
Explanation:

Oxygen has atomic number 8. It is essential for respiration in living organisms.

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Q.4 Easy General Science
The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:
A 3 × 10^8 m/s
B 3 × 10^7 m/s
C 3 × 10^6 m/s
D 3 × 10^9 m/s
Correct Answer:  A. 3 × 10^8 m/s
Explanation:

The speed of light in vacuum is approximately 3 × 10^8 m/s or 299,792,458 m/s.

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Q.5 Easy General Science
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
A Melting of ice
B Rusting of iron
C Boiling of water
D Dissolving salt in water
Correct Answer:  B. Rusting of iron
Explanation:

Rusting of iron is a chemical change as a new substance (iron oxide) is formed. Others are physical changes.

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Q.6 Easy General Science
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A Venus
B Mars
C Jupiter
D Saturn
Correct Answer:  B. Mars
Explanation:

Mars is called the Red Planet due to the presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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Q.7 Easy General Science
The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called:
A Respiration
B Photosynthesis
C Transpiration
D Fermentation
Correct Answer:  B. Photosynthesis
Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process where plants convert sunlight, water, and CO2 into glucose and oxygen.

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Q.8 Easy General Science
What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?
A Ohm
B Ampere
C Volt
D Watt
Correct Answer:  A. Ohm
Explanation:

The SI unit of electrical resistance is Ohm (Ω), named after Georg Simon Ohm.

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Q.9 Easy General Science
At what temperature does water boil at standard atmospheric pressure?
A 90°C
B 100°C
C 110°C
D 120°C
Correct Answer:  B. 100°C
Explanation:

Water boils at 100°C (373.15 K) at standard atmospheric pressure of 1 atm.

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Q.10 Easy General Science
Which gas is essential for respiration in humans?
A Nitrogen
B Carbon dioxide
C Oxygen
D Hydrogen
Correct Answer:  C. Oxygen
Explanation:

Oxygen is essential for aerobic respiration in humans. It is used by mitochondria to produce ATP.

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