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Q.11 Easy General Science
What is the speed of light in vacuum (approximately)?
A 3 × 10^8 m/s
B 3 × 10^6 m/s
C 3 × 10^10 m/s
D 3 × 10^5 m/s
Correct Answer:  A. 3 × 10^8 m/s
EXPLANATION

The speed of light in vacuum is approximately 3 × 10^8 meters per second or 300,000 km/s.

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Q.12 Easy General Science
Which of the following is the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth?
A Graphite
B Diamond
C Quartz
D Feldspar
Correct Answer:  B. Diamond
EXPLANATION

Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance, rating 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.

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Q.13 Easy General Science
Which of the following is a non-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 renewable sources.

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Q.14 Easy General Science
What is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure?
A 90°C
B 100°C
C 110°C
D 80°C
Correct Answer:  B. 100°C
EXPLANATION

Water boils at 100°C (212°F) at standard atmospheric pressure of 1 atm or 101.325 kPa.

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Q.15 Easy General Science
Which element has the atomic number 6?
A Oxygen
B Nitrogen
C Carbon
D Helium
Correct Answer:  C. Carbon
EXPLANATION

Carbon has atomic number 6, meaning it has 6 protons in its nucleus. It is the basis of all organic compounds.

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Q.16 Easy General Science
Which vitamin is produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight?
A Vitamin A
B Vitamin B
C Vitamin D
D Vitamin E
Correct Answer:  C. Vitamin D
EXPLANATION

Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight.

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Q.17 Easy General Science
What is the chemical formula for table salt?
A NaCl
B KCl
C CaCl₂
D MgCl₂
Correct Answer:  A. NaCl
EXPLANATION

Table salt is sodium chloride (NaCl), composed of sodium and chlorine ions in a 1:1 ratio.

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Q.18 Easy General Science
Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A Nitrogen
B Carbon dioxide
C Oxygen
D Argon
Correct Answer:  B. Carbon dioxide
EXPLANATION

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. It traps heat in the atmosphere.

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Q.19 Easy General Science
What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth's surface?
A 8.8 m/s²
B 9.8 m/s²
C 10.8 m/s²
D 11.8 m/s²
Correct Answer:  B. 9.8 m/s²
EXPLANATION

The standard acceleration due to gravity at Earth's surface is approximately 9.8 m/s² or 10 m/s² for approximations.

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Q.20 Easy General Science
Which organ in the human body is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
A Liver
B Pancreas
C Kidney
D Heart
Correct Answer:  C. Kidney
EXPLANATION

Kidneys filter waste products from the blood to produce urine. Each person typically has two kidneys.

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