Assessment Test-9 Everyday Science (MCQs)

Sun rises in the east and sets in the west due to the:

• (A) Shape of earth
• (B) Rotation of earth around the sun
• (C) Rotation of earth on its axis
• (D) Movement of the sun

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What are cyclones?

• (A) Sudden heavy floods
• (B) No rain for a long period
• (C) Heavy showers
• (D) Violent wind and rain

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From ecological point of view human beings are taken as:

• (A) Decomposer
• (B) Consumers
• (C) Producers
• (D) All of these

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The major cause of land pollution is:

• (A) Pesticides
• (B) Chemical fertilizers
• (C) Insecticides
• (D) All of these

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The sharp-bitter taste of unripe fruits is due to high concentration of:

• (A) Phenolic compounds
• (B) Volatile compounds
• (C) Organic acids
• (D) Starch

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The use of antibiotic is a very effective way of killing disease causing bacteria. Sometime people don’t finish all of their pills. This can result in:

• (A) Some bacteria left unkilled
• (B) Production of more bacteria
• (C) Bacteria becoming sensitive to antibiotics
• (D) Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics

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Flesh eaters are called:

• (A) Omnivores
• (B) Carnivores
• (C) Herbivores
• (D) Scavengers

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Chromosomes are made up of:

• (A) DNA only
• (B) DNA & RNA
• (C) Proteins only
• (D) DNA, RNA & Proteins

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Plants can be made disease resistant by:

• (A) Heat Treatment
• (B) Hormone treatment
• (C) Colchicine treatment
• (D) Breeding with their wild relatives

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Important ingredient used in Vicks vapor rub is obtained from the plant:

• (A) Cinnamomum Camphora
• (B) Cinamomum zelamicum
• (C) Curaima longa
• (D) All of these

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