Friday Science Quiz #8

Q.1) Rusting of an article made up of iron is called-
a) corrosion and it is a physical as well as chemical change
b) dissolution and it is a physical change
c) corrosion and it is a chemical change
d) dissolution and it is a chemical change

Q.2) What is vital capacity of our lungs?
a) Total lungs capacity minus residual volume
b) Inspiratory reserve volume plus tidal volume
c) Total lungs capacity minus expiratory reserve volume
d) Inspiratory reserve volume plus expiratory reserve volume

Q.3) All eukaryotic unicellular organisms belong to
a) Monera
b) Protista
c) Fungi
d) Bacteria

Q.4)Which one of the following is not a disorder of bone?
a) Arthritis
b) Osteoporosis
c) Rickets
d)Atherosclerosis

Q.5) Select the right match of endocrine gland and their hormones among the options given below:
1. Pineal                                             i. Epinephrine
2. Thyroid                                        ii. Melatonin
3. Ovary                                           iii. Estrogen
4. Adrenal medulla                        iv. Tetraiodothyronine

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
b) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
c) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
d) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i

Q.6) Consider the following statements about Bedaquiline.
1. It has been recommended against all kind of Bacterial infections.
2. It has been put in the  WHO list of essential medicines.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both 1 and 2
d)Neither 1 nor 2

Q.7) A gland not associated with the alimentary canal is
a) Pancreas
b) Adrenal
c) Liver
d) Salivary glands

Q.8) Consider the following statements with respect to ARIES observatory.
1. It has been provided India’s largest telescope recently which will provide more clearer pictures than Hubbles’ telescope.
2. It is made in collaboration with China.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.9) Which of the following statements is correct?
a) conversion of solid into vapours without passing through the liquid state is called vapourisation.
b) conversion of solid into vapors without passing through the liquid state is called sublimation.
c) conversion of vapours into solid without passing through the liquid state is called freezing.
d) conversion of solid into liquid is called sublimation.