Science Basics Quiz | QuizMaster

Question 1 of 20

Which of the following is the 'Master Gland' of the human body?

A

Thyroid

B

Pituitary

C

Adrenal

D

Pancreas

Question 2 of 20

Which organ of the human body produces 'Insulin'?

A

Liver

B

Pancreas

C

Kidney

D

Spleen

Question 3 of 20

Which of the following is used in storage batteries?

A

Iron

B

Copper

C

Lead

D

Aluminum

Question 4 of 20

The process of 'Photosynthesis' primarily takes place in which part of the plant?

A

Root

B

Stem

C

Leaves

D

Flower

Question 5 of 20

Which vitamin is essential for the 'Coagulation' (clotting) of blood?

A

Vitamin A

B

Vitamin C

C

Vitamin E

D

Vitamin K

Question 6 of 20

Which chemical element is represented by the symbol 'Fe'?

A

Fluorine

B

Iron

C

Copper

D

Silver

Question 7 of 20

The pH value of pure water is approximately:

A

5

B

7

C

9

D

14

Question 8 of 20

Which chemical compound is known as 'Dry Ice'?

A

Solid Nitrogen

B

Solid Carbon Dioxide

C

Solid Methane

D

Frozen Helium

Question 9 of 20

Which of the following is the lightest element in the periodic table?

A

Helium

B

Hydrogen

C

Lithium

D

Oxygen

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following mirrors is commonly used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?

A

Concave Mirror

B

Convex Mirror

C

Plane Mirror

D

Cylindrical Mirror

Question 11 of 20

Which Indian scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the 'Raman Effect'?

A

Homi J. Bhabha

B

C.V. Raman

C

S.N. Bose

D

Vikram Sarabhai

Question 12 of 20

Which of the following processes is responsible for the energy production in the Sun?

A

Nuclear Fission

B

Nuclear Fusion

C

Chemical Oxidation

D

Radioactive Decay

Question 13 of 20

The deficiency of which vitamin causes 'Night Blindness'?

A

Vitamin A

B

Vitamin B

C

Vitamin C

D

Vitamin D

Question 14 of 20

Which planet is often referred to as 'Earth's Twin' due to its similar size and mass?

A

Mars

B

Venus

C

Mercury

D

Jupiter

Question 15 of 20

Which gas is primarily responsible for the 'Greenhouse Effect'?

A

Nitrogen

B

Oxygen

C

Carbon Dioxide

D

Argon

Question 16 of 20

Which gas is known as the 'Laughing Gas'?

A

Nitrogen Dioxide

B

Nitrous Oxide

C

Nitric Oxide

D

Nitrogen Pentoxide

Question 17 of 20

What is the unit of 'Electric Power' in the SI system?

A

Ampere

B

Volt

C

Watt

D

Ohm

Question 18 of 20

What is the phenomenon of the splitting of white light into its constituent colors called?

A

Reflection

B

Refraction

C

Dispersion

D

Diffraction

Question 19 of 20

What is the unit of measure for electrical resistance?

A

Ampere

B

Volt

C

Ohm

D

Watt

Question 20 of 20

Which atmospheric layer contains the 'Ozone Layer'?

A

Troposphere

B

Stratosphere

C

Mesosphere

D

Exosphere