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If the speed of light is 3 × 10⁸ m/s and light travels for 2 seconds, what distance does it cover?
A 6 × 10⁸ m
B 1.5 × 10⁸ m
C 3 × 10¹⁶ m
D 9 × 10⁸ m
Correct Answer:  A. 6 × 10⁸ m
EXPLANATION

Using Distance = Speed × Time: Distance = 3 × 10⁸ × 2 = 6 × 10⁸ meters.

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Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
A Solar energy
B Wind energy
C Coal
D Hydroelectric energy
Correct Answer:  C. Coal
EXPLANATION

Coal is a non-renewable fossil fuel that takes millions of years to form. Solar, wind, and hydroelectric are renewable sources.

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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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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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Which gas is used for respiration by most organisms?
A Nitrogen
B Oxygen
C Carbon dioxide
D Hydrogen
Correct Answer:  B. Oxygen
EXPLANATION

Oxygen is essential for aerobic respiration in most organisms. It is used in cellular respiration to produce energy (ATP).

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Which vitamin is synthesized by the human body when exposed to sunlight?
A Vitamin A
B Vitamin B
C Vitamin D
D Vitamin C
Correct Answer:  C. Vitamin D
EXPLANATION

Vitamin D is produced by the body when skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

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Which acid is present in the human stomach?
A Acetic acid
B Hydrochloric acid
C Citric acid
D Sulfuric acid
Correct Answer:  B. Hydrochloric acid
EXPLANATION

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is secreted by the stomach lining and helps in the digestion of proteins.

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

Solar energy is a renewable source that can be replenished naturally, while coal, natural gas, and petroleum are non-renewable fossil fuels.

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What is the chemical formula of common salt?
A KCl
B NaCl
C CaCl2
D MgCl2
Correct Answer:  B. NaCl
EXPLANATION

Common salt is sodium chloride (NaCl), composed of sodium and chlorine ions.

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Q.10 Easy General Science
Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels in the human body?
A Adrenaline
B Thyroxine
C Insulin
D Cortisol
Correct Answer:  C. Insulin
EXPLANATION

Insulin, produced by the pancreas, regulates blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake and storage.

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