Prepare effectively for Assam government competitive exams like APSC, ADRE, TET, B.Ed , and various other recruitment tests with the Top 50 Basic Science MCQs. This comprehensive collection covers Assam’s history all updated and curated to boost your exam success
1. Which gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
Answer: b) Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas contributing to global
warming.
2. Ozone layer protects us from:
Answer: b) UV rays
Explanation: The ozone layer absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet
radiation.
3. Which renewable energy source uses flowing water?
Answer: b) Hydro power
Explanation: Hydropower harnesses energy from the movement of flowing water.
4. What is the main cause of acid rain?
Answer: b) SO₂ and NOx emissions
Explanation: Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water to form
acid rain.
5. Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
Answer: b) Jupiter
Explanation: Jupiter is the largest planet by size and mass in our solar
system.
6. India’s first nuclear power plant was set up at:
Answer: b) Tarapur
Explanation: Tarapur Atomic Power Station began operations in 1969 as
India’s first nuclear power plant.
7. Which state in India has the largest installed solar power capacity? (as
of 2024)
Answer: b) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan leads in solar power capacity due to its vast desert
areas.
8. The device used to measure earthquake intensity is:
Answer: b) Seismograph
Explanation: Seismographs detect and record movements caused by earthquakes.
9. Which mission of ISRO aims to study the Sun?
Answer: b) Aditya-L1
Explanation: Aditya-L1 is India’s solar mission to study solar corona and
solar emissions.
10. The process of converting waste materials into reusable objects is
called:
Answer: b) Recycling
Explanation: Recycling involves processing waste to make new products,
conserving resources.
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