Science GK Quiz Questions & Answers

1. Which acid is also known as Vitamin C?

1. Malic acid
2. Ascorbic acid
3. Tartaric Acid
4. Lactic acid

2. Which acid is used for making explosives?

1. Malic acid
2. Nitric acid
3. Carbonic acid
4. Hydrochloric Acid

3. Which of these acids is used in soft drinks?

1. Nitric acid
2. Ascorbic acid
3. Oxalic acid
4. Phosphoric acid

4. First human heart transplant was conducted in ___

1. 1953
2. 1979
3. 1967
4. 1948

5. Who is known as the father of biology?

1. Aristotle
2. Charles Darwin
3. Alexander Fleming
4. Thomas Addison

6. Toothpastes typically containing what chemical?

1. Calcium
2. Insecticide
3. Protein
4. Fluoride

7. Which scientist has popularized the concept of biodiversity?

1. Albert Einstein
2. Stephen Jay Gould
3. E.O. Wilson
4. Stephen Hawking

8. Molds, yeasts and mushrooms are types of ___.

1. Fungus
2. Bacteria
3. Virus
4. All of these

9. White colour of milk is due to the presence of____

1. Lactose
2. Casein
3. Carotene
4. Sucrose

10. What is a common form of treatment for bacterial infections in humans?

1. Vaccines
2. Pain killers
3. Sleep inducers
4. Antibiotics