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INDEX
Biology questions asked in 2021 SSC exams.............................. 2
Biology questions asked in 2020 SSC exams............................ 17
Biology questions asked in 2019 SSC exams............................ 26
Physics questions asked in 2021 SSC exams ............................ 47
Physics questions asked in 2020 SSC exams ............................ 54
Physics questions asked in 2019 SSC exams ............................ 61
Chemistry questions asked in 2021 SSC exams ....................... 68
Chemistry questions asked in 2020 SSC exams ....................... 79
Chemistry questions asked in 2019 SSC exams ....................... 86

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Biology questions asked in 2021 SSC exams

1. Which vitamin is also called as Vitamin B12


‘cyanocobalamin’ ?
2. A type of asexual reproduction in which Vegetative
a=new plants are produced from roots, propagation
stems, leaves and buds are known as;
3. Plants release water into the air by the Transpiration
process of ?
4. Which plant hormone regulates growth, Auxin
particularly by stimulating cell elongation in
stems ?
5. Energy and carbon requirements of the Photosynthesis
autotrophic organisms are fulfilled by ?
6. The _____ is the term used for the Calvin cycle
reactions of photosynthesis that use the
energy stored by the light-dependent
reactions to form glucose and other
carbohydrate molecules.
7. What is the botanical name of mango ? Mangifera indica

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8. Which organism break down the food Yeast


material outside the body and then absorbs it
?
9. When the breakdowns of food occurs Anaerobic
without the use of oxygen, it is called ? respiration
10. ______ disease is caused by Bacteria. Diphtheria
11. In animal cells, which are the cell’s Lysosomes
‘garbage disposal’ ?
12. Kala – azar disease is caused by ___. Protozoa
13. Which disease is not caused by a virus Plague
?
14. The liver is affected and skin and eyes Jaundice
turn yellow due to the deposit of bile
pigments. Which digestive disorder is
described here?
15. Starch and suger in our food are forms Carbohydrate
of ____ . ?
16. Which part of a flower is the sticky Stigma
surface at the top of the pistil, it traps and
holds the pollen?
17. ______ includes glycogen, poly-- Cytoplasm
hydroxybutyrate granules, sulphur granules
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18. ____ was the first person who Robert hooke


discovered cells.
19. The nucleus of a cell is surrounded by a Cytoplasm
jelly-like substance called;
20. From which source does the brain get Glucose
the energy ?
21. Vitamin B12 generally not present in ? Plant foods
22. The nephron is the microscopic Kidney
structural and functional unit of the;
23. Amino acids are often referred to as the Proteins
building blocks of ?
24. ______ is a part of a leaf. Petiole
25. ______ is an essential element used in Nitrogen
the synthesis of proteins in plants.
26. The ____ is an autotroph. Plant
27. Which gas is released in the process of Oxygen
photosynthesis ?
28. A mango tree is an example of ? An autotroph
29. Which is one of the basic plant nutrients Potassium
of fertilizers that are commonly used in
agriculture ?
30. The pores present on the surface of Stomata
leaves are known as ;

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31. The application of plant and soil science Agronomy


to crop production is known as ?
32. Which is the water transporting tissue in Xylem
plants ?
33. The __________ is not the main function Supply of food to
of the root system of a plant. plant parts
34. Which part of body is associated with Bones
the rickets disorder ?
35. ____ and ____ are the water- soluble Vitamin B and
vitamins. Vitamin C
36. ______ disease is caused by a Parasite. Malaria
37. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, Antimicrobial
fungi and parasites change over time and no Resistance
longer respond to medicines making
infections harder to treat and increasing the
risk of disease spread, severe illness and
death. What is the full form of AMR?
38. Leprosy is caused by a bacterium Mycobacterium
called; leprae
39. Another name for the disorder called Sleepwalking
‘parasomnia’
40. ____ is not a water or hygiene-related Diabetes
disease.

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41. Trachoma is a preventable disease that Eye


results from poor hygiene and sanitation.
Which body parts does it affect?
42. Down syndrome, which causes learning Genetic disease
difficulties and physical health development
delays and disabilities, is a ;
43. Which disease is caused by Gastritis
Helicobacter pyroli ?
44. Which disease is caused by Kala-azar
Leishmania, a protozoan organism ?
45. The cause of Siderosis is excessive Iron
deposition of ____ in the body tissue.
46. Which is a vector-borne disease ? Malaria
47. Which disease damages the eye’s optic Glaucoma
nerve and results in vision loss and blindness
and occurs when the normal fluid pressure
inside the eyes slowly rises ?
48. Which is a rare disease caused by the Rickets
deficiency of vitamin D that causes the bones
to become soft and to bend ?
49. Rickets and night – blindness are Vitamin D , Vitamin
caused by the deficiency of ______ and A
_____.

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50. _____ disease is not caused by Rabies


ingesting polluted water ?
51. How many bones are there in human 27
hand ?
52. Which is the largest dental tissue ? Dentin
53. Which is the smallest bone in the Stapes
human body ?
54. What is the loss of bone density and Osteoporosis
strength known as ?
55. The fluid present between joints, that Synovial
makes the movement of joints easy, is called
;
56. _____ is caused when a child’s growing Rickets
bones fail to develop due to a lack of vitamin
D.
57. Which factor is responsible for the Mercury poisoning
disease called ‘Mad Hatter Disease’ ?
58. Which causative agent is responsible Virus
for spreading AIDS ?
59. The deficiency of vitamin _____ causes B3
Pellagra.
60. Which microorganism causes Cholera ? Bacteria
61. ___________ is a disease that not Polio
caused by flavivirus.

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62. Deficiency of Vitamin K in our body Delayed clotting of


leads to; blood
63. _____ is an example of an infectious Tuberculosis
diseas.
64. Which disease is caused by a protozoa Kala-azar
parasite of Leishmania species ?
65. Kwashiorkor disease occurs due to Protein
severe deficiency of ______ in the body.
66. Which disease marked by dementia, Pellagra
diarrhoea and dermatitis, is also known as
‘the three Ds’ ?
67. Which causative agent causes the Parasite
disease of malaria ?
68. Which bacterium is responsible for Helicobacter pylori
peptic ulcers ?
69. Which causative agent causes the Virus
disease Ebola ?
70. ______ is caused by fungus. Ringworm
71. How many arteries are there in an Two
umbilical cord ?
72. _______ is the ability of a single cell to Totipotency
produce a fertile, adult individual.
73. Which is the largest cell in the human Ovum
body ?

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74. Which are the cellular structures Ribosomes


responsible for protein synthesis ?
75. The sorting, tagging, packaging and Golgi apparatus
distribution of lipids and proteins in the
human body take place in the ;
76. Which is called the ‘powerhouse of the Mitochondria
cell’ ?
77. Which body part behaves like a Eardrum
stretched rubber sheet ?
78. The size of the pupil of the eye is Iris
controlled by ?
79. What is the coloured ring of tissue Iris
behind the cornea called, that regulates the
amount of light entering the eye, by adjusting
the size of pupil ?
80. What do you call the transparent front Cornea
part of the eye ?
81. Which tissue is a protective tissue in the Epithelial tissue
animal body ?
82. Lymph is a light clear fluid made up of Bacteria
white blood cells that attack harmful _____ in
the blood.
83. Which is a large bean shaped lymphoid Spleen
organ in the human body ?

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84. Correct statement question The normal systolic


pressure is about
120 mm of Hg and
diastolic pressure is
80 mm of Hg
85. Swollen bluish veins resulting from the Varicose veins
valves that do not close properly are
called___ ?
86. ____ are not a type of blood cell made Osteoclasts
by the bone marrow.
87. ____ is the structural and functional unit Nephron
of the kidney.
88. Which chemical is responsible for the Urobilin
yellow colour in urine ?
89. What is a leaf- shaped flap of cartilage Epiglottis
located behind the tongue, at the top of the
larynx or voice box called ?
90. Which part of the body/glands maintains Hypothalamus
the body temperature ?
91. ____ glands releases tears from our Lacrimal
eyes.
92. Proboscis gland for excretion is present Hemichordata
in the phylum.

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93. Which gland produces Cortisol often Adrenal gland


known as a ‘stress hormone’ in humans ?
94. The growing voice box in boys can be Adam’s apple
seen as a protruding part of the throat
called____.
95. Which part of the plant allows for the Stomata
uptake of carbon dioxide and limits the loss
of water due to evaporation ?
96. What is the network of air tubes for gas Tracheae
exchange in insects ?
97. _____ is a branch of biology that studies Mycology
fungi.
98. The scientific study of dreams is called oneirology
____.
99. Cytology is related to the study of ? Cells
100. What does Ichthyology deal with ? Study of fish
101. What is Agraphia ? Loss of the ability
to write
102. Which organs secrets hydrochloric acid Stomach
that helps our body in killing pathogenic
bacteria?
103. Incorrect statement The liver is situated
in the upper part of
the abdomen on the

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left side (this


statement is
incorrect)
104. A large, muscular sheet called _____ Diaphragm
forms the floor of the chest cavity.
105. Which is the indigestible portion of our Roughage
diet essential to the health of the digestive
system ?
106. What converts glucose into glycogen (a Liver
complex carbohydrate used for storage) and
amino acids into proteins ?
107. Which acid is released by the gastric Hydrochloric acid
glands present in the stomach ?
108. Complex food substances break down Enzymes
into simpler ones with the help of ?
109. Which part of the digestive system Small intestines
receives secretions from the liver and the
pancreas ?
110. In which part of the human body will you Eye
find the ‘superior rectus’ ?
111. _______ is not a part of the hind-brain. Hypothalamus
112. The vertebrae are a part of which body Spinal cord
systems in humans ?

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113. In which part of the human body is the Jaw


masseter muscle located ?
114. Which is a pivotal joint in the human Joint where our
body ? neck joins the head
115. Which is a complex strength that Cellulose
provides structural strength to plants ?
116. The human shoulder joint is an example Bal and socket
of a ____ joint.
117. Which tissue is responsible for the Collenchyma
flexibility in plants?
118. Viscose fibre is obtained from ______. Cellulose
119. Carbon and energy requirements of an Photosynthesis
autotrophic organism are fulfilled by ______ .
120. Plants grown at which places take up Deserts
carbon dioxide during the night ?
121. _______ root is not a storage root. Breathing root
122. _______ is the pattern of veins in the Venation
blade of a leaf.
123. Incorrect statement about bryophytes ‘The presence of a
special tissue is
found in them for
the flow of water
and other
substances from

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one part of the plant


body to another’
(the statement is
not true)
124. Litmus solution is a purple dye, which is Thallophyta
extracted from lichen, a plant belonging to
the division ____.
125. Which is another name for ‘white ant’ ? Termite
126. What do you call the property of an Homeostasis
organism of self-regulation and the tendency
to maintain a steady-state within an external
environment which is liable to change ?
127. Which is sessile animal that relies upon Coral
its relationship with plants like algae to build
the largest structures of biological origin on
earth ?
128. _______ fall under Phylum Cnidarian of Corals
the animal kingdom ?
129. Sponges belongs to the phylum _____ Porifera
of the animal kingdom.
130. Incorrect/false statement Elephants use their
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(the statement is
not true)
131. Which is also called ‘green algae’ ? Chlorophyceae
132. Which popular kitchen ingredients is Yeast
called the ‘sugar eating fungus’ ?
133. Melatonim encodes proteins in cells to Virus
prevent _____ entry.
134. Cuscuta is an example of ? Parasite
135. Tooth decay is caused by ? Bacteria
136. Glucagon, a peptide hormone, is Pancreas
produced by the _____.
137. Enzyme linked immune-sorbent assay AIDS
is a technique used in detection of which
disease ?
138. Which hormone is secreted by the brain Melatonin
that helps to regulate sleep-wake cycles ?
139. ______ contains an enzyme called Saliva
lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.
140. How many recognized essential 13
vitamins are there as of March 2021 ?
141. Onions produce the chemical irritant Lachrymal
known as syn-propanethial-S-oxide; this
stimulates the eyes’ ____ glands which
release tears.

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142. Who developed the cholera vaccine in Jaime Ferran


1885?
143. Who discovered the smallpox vaccine ? Edward jenner
144. Who discovered the TB vaccine ? Leon Calmette and
Camille Guerin
145. For immunity against which disease is Tuberculosis
BCG vaccine given ?
146. What does Ornithology deal with ? Study of birds
147. _____ is the field of study concentrated Obstetrics
on pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum
period.
148. What does Herpetology deal with ? Study of reptiles
and amphibians
149. Collagen is a type of ______. Protein
150. Spider webs are made up of ______, a Silk
natural fiber made up of protein.
151. Which pigment causes the red colour in Anthocyanins
onions ?
152. Which part of the human body has the Hair
growth stage divided into- Anagen, Catagen
and telogen ?
153. Which is a trace mineral found in the Selenium
human body ?

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154. Herbivores form the _____ trophic level Second


in a food chain.
155. What is the term ‘circadian rhythm’ Body clock
associated with ?
156. Which is a ruminant animal ? Cow
157. A/an _____ is any substance that Antigen
causes your immune system to produce
antibodies against it.
158. What is the full form of OCD? Obsessive-
Compulsive
Disorder

Biology questions asked in 2020 SSC exams

1. The upward and downward growth of Geotropism


shoots and roots, respectively, in response to
the pull of gravity is called_____.
2. The scientific study of dreams is called Oneirology
______.
3. Who is referred to as the ‘Darwin of the Ernst Mayr
20th century’.
4. When a host is exposed to antigens, Active
which may be in the form of living or dead

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microbes or other proteins, antidotes are


produced in the host body. This type of
immunity is called _____ immunity ?
5. Detritivores in the soil break down detritus Fragmentation
into smaller particles. This process is
called_____.
6. Which of the following is not unicellular ? Spirogyra
7. Which is a group of bacteria found in Coliform
human intestines, whose presence in water
indicates contamination by disease- causing
microorganisms?
8. Called the farmer’s ‘friend’ the ____ helps Earthworm
in the breakdown of complex organic matter as
well as in loosening of the soil ?
9. Which word refers to the scientific study of Cynology
domestic dogs ?
10. _____ is cereal, not an oilseed. Oats
11. What are supporting roots coming out of Stilt root
lower ends of the stem of maize and sugarcane
called ?
12. Which bird impersonate the calls of other Drongo
birds food ?
13. Which is a breed of sheep ? Mecheri

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14. Locomotion in ____ takes place with the Snails


help of a muscular foot.
15. The solar tracking (moving in the sun’s Heliotropism
direction) of the sunflower is called _____ .
16. Which is a non-biodegradable waste ? Plastic
17. Which is a natural flame retardant ? DNA
18. Which is used to control pest fish ? Piscicides
19. In biological terms, ____ is a relationship Commensalism
between two organisms in which one organism
benefits and the other is unaffected.
20. Which part of a plant cell traps sunlight to Chloroplast
make sugar ?
21. Which is the energy conversion that Light Energy to
happens in the process called photosynthesis ? Chemical Energy
22. Protein are assembled from how many 20
amino acids ?
23. Which is a water soluble vitamin ? Vitamin C
24. Chiropody is a branch of science related Feet
to which part of the body ?
25. Peodology is the science of ? Soil
26. In 1930, which scientist was awarded the Karl Landsteiner
Nobel Prize for describing the human ABO
blood group system ?

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27. _____ is a branch of biology that studies Mycology


fungi.
28. Which scientist won the nobel prize in Richard
1915 for describing the nature of the structure wollstatter
of chlorophyll in plants and also noted
magnesium as the central element in its
structure ?
29. Christiaan Barnard is famous for ? Performing the
world’s first
human heart
transplant
30. Who discovered cells in the human body? Robert hooke
31. In respect of classification of algae, the Brown algae
members of Phaeophyceae are commonly
called ;
32. The human saliva contains an enzyme Protease
called salivary____ that breaks down starch, a
complex molecule, into suger
33. The atrial wall of the human heart secrets ANF(Atrial
a very important peptide hormone. What is the Natriuretic Factor)
name of that hormone ?
34. Which tissue has heavily thickened Sclerenchyma
lignified walls ?

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35. Organisms such as bacteria, viruses, Pathogens


fungi, protozoans, helminths, etc. that cause
diseases in humans are called ______.
36. With reference to taxonomic categories, Class
the term ‘Mammalia’ is a/an _______.
37. Nuclear membrane is absent in organisms Monera
that fall under the kingdom ______.
38. Which is a vertebrate ? Snakes
39. Which type of organisms have an open Mollusca
circulatory system ?
40. Which kingdom consists of prokaryotic Monera
cells ?
41. Crocodiles have a _______ chambered Four
heart.
42. Snails belong to Phylum Mollusca
43. Jellyfish are an example of which type of Phylum-
phylum ? cnidarian
44. Which of the following is not a Vertebral Snail
animal ?
45. Red worms have a structure named Gizzard
______ which helps them in grinding their food.
46. Which are called the amphibians of the Bryophytes
plant kingdom ?

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47. Which are the 5 groups that plants are Thallophytes,


divided into ? Bryophytes,
Pteridophytes,
Gymnosperms
and Angiosperms.
48. Pineapple is a _____ plant . Xerophyte
49. In which part of a plant are mesophyll Leaf
cells found ?
50. Which divisions of plants does not have a Thallophyta
well differentiated body ?
51. Which of these bones is not a part of the Femur
human ear ?
52. Which part of the brain is instrumental in Cerebellum
making it possible for a person to perform an
activity such as picking up a pencil form the
floor ?
53. Which term is associated with the Aorta
anatomy of the human heart ?
54. Which of the following is not a part of the Pinna
brain ?
55. Hydrochloric acid is secreted in which part Stomach
of our digestive system ?
56. Which of the following organs are not part Liver and
of the Alimentary canal ? pancreas

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57. The inner walls of the small intestine have Villi


thousands of finger-like outgrowths. These are
called ?
58. Which is the food tube ? Oesophagus
59. Which part of the human body releases Alveoli
carbon dioxide, brought in by the blood, from
the rest of the body ?
60. Which is present between the lungs ? Thymus
61. Which of these is an excretory organ of Skin
the human body ?
62. A healthy individual has 12-16 grams of 100
haemoglobin in every ______ ml of blood.
63. Crocodiles have _____ heart chambers. Four
64. The sino- artrialnode is located in the Heart
_____.
65. Which carries blood from the heart to the Renal artery
kidneys ?
66. Which blood group is called the ‘Universal AB+
Receiver’ ?
67. Which performs the task of capturing Haemoglobin
oxygen in the blood ?
68. Which part of the body is responsible for Bone Marrow
the red blood cells ?

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69. The ______ helps in equalising the Eustachian tube


pressure on either side of the eardrum.
70. Which cell organelles is responsible for Golgi apparatus
the storage, modification and packaging of
products in vesicles?
71. ______ are called the ‘powerhouse of the Mitochondria
cell’.
72. The scientific study of a cell is called ? Cytology
73. The development of a fruit without Parthenocarpy
fertilization is called ?
74. What is the yellow dust present in the Pollen
middle of a flower called ?
75. The phenomenon whereby the female Parthenogenesis
gamete undergoes development to form new
organisms without fertilisation in some
organisms like honey bees, some lizards and
birds is called ?
76. Which is the primary sex organ in females Ovary
?
77. Tumours that normally remain confined to Benign
their original location and do not spread to
other parts of the body and cause little damage
are called______ tumours.
78. Leukaemia is a cancer of the. Blood

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79. Polio is caused by which organism ? Virus


80. Conjunctivitis is an infection primarily Eye
related to ______.
81. Which virus is responsible for causing Myxovirus
influenza ?
82. Depression is a _____ disorder. Mood
83. ‘Leukopenia’ is an abnormal _______ . Decrease in
white blood cells
84. Deficiency of thiamine results in ______. Beriberi
85. Which eye disorder is known as ‘lazy eye’ Amblyopia
?
86. What disease is caused by insulin Diabetes mellitus
deficiency ?
87. Which causative microorganism is Viruses
responsible for the common cold and
influenza(flu) ?
88. Haemophobia is the fear of ? Blood
89. Deficiency of which vitamin causes night Vitamin A
blindness ?
90. Which is caused by a virus named Chickenpox
‘Varicella Zoster’ ?
91. Which can be diagnosed with the Widal Typhoid fever
test ?

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92. Which disease is not transmitted from one Cirrhosis


person to another ?
93. Pernicious anaemia is caused by the B12
deficiency of vitamin _____ ?
94. Xerophthalmia is caused due to the A
deficiency of vitamin ______ .
95. Which disease is caused mainly by the Scurvy
deficiency of Vitamin C ?
96. How many molecules of ATP are obtained 2
by the anaerobic respiration of one molecule of
glucose ?
97. Autotrophic organisms carbon and energy Photosynthesis
related needs are fulfilled by ____ process.
98. Vitamin B complex consists of how many 8
vitamins ?

Biology questions asked in 2019 SSC exams

1. ______ are commonly known as comb Ctenophora


jellies.
2. Cobalamin is the scientific name of vitamin B12
_____.

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3. The lion tailed macaque is also called Beard Baboon


_____.
4. What is the scientific name of peacock ? Pavo Cristatus
5. Bos mutus is the scientific name for ? Wild Yak
6. Citrullus lanatus is the botanical name for Watermelon
______ .
7. Malus pumila is the botanical name of the Apple
_____ tree.
8. Which flower is botanically known as Daffodil
Narcissus ?
9. Passer Domesticus is commonly known as Sparrow
_____ .
10. ‘Megaptera novaeangliae’ is commonly Humpback
known as _____ . whale
11. ‘Capra aegagrus hircus’ is commonly Goat
known as _____ .
12. Canis lupus is commonly known as ? Gray wolf
13. Which of the following has the highest Soyabean
protein content per gram ?
14. Which part of the human body gets Bones
affected by the illness osteoporosis ?
15. Deficiency of which nutrient is the most Iodine
common cause of goiters ?

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16. Which is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a Vitamin K


role in blood clotting, bone metabolism and
regulating blood calcium levels?
17. There are three types of heterotrophs. Consumers
Which of the following is not one of them ?
18. Which vitamin is prepared by our body in Vitamin D
the presence of sunlight ?
19. Which of the following is richest in Vitamin Amla
C?
20. For the autotrophic form of nutrition _____ Carbon dioxide,
is necessary ? water,
chlorophyll and
sunlight
21. Which of the following vitamin is related to Vitamin D
Osteoporosis ?
22. In which organism autotrophic nutrition is Bacteria
found ?
23. The commonly used Vitamin B complex is 8
constituted of how many vitamins ?
24. What percent of energy is transmitted from 10
one trophic level to another in a food chain ?
25. Which of the following nutrients store Fat
maximum energy per gram ?

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26. During photosynthesis, green plants use Glucose


energy from sunlight to synthesize _____ with
carbon dioxide and water.
27. Name the tissue that transport food to Phloem
various parts of a plant.
28. ______ is the result of the covalent bonding Glycation
of a sugar molecule, such as Glucose or
Fructose to a protein or lipid molecule, without
the controlling action of an enzyme.
29. Photosynthesis process occurs in the Chlorophyll and
presence of _____. sunlight
30. In plants, Phloem is responsible for the Food
transportation of ______ .
31. Which process helps in the absorption and Transpiration
upward movement of water and minerals from
the roots to the leaves ?
32. Which plant tissue is responsible for Xylem
transport of water and minerals from roots to the
leaves?
33. Which of the following is a communicable Measles
disease ?
34. During photosynthesis, green plants use Glucose
energy from sunlight to synthesize _______ with
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35. Which of the following is not a symptom of Night blindness


Wilson’s disease ?
36. A deficiency of which nutrient causes night Vitamin A
blindness ?
37. Which of the following is not a water borne Mumps
disease ?
38. Which of the following not a water borne Hepatitis
disease ?
39. The bacilli Calmette- Guerin vaccine Tuberculosis
(popularly called BCG vaccine) is a vaccine to
prevent which of these disease ?
40. Which part of the human body gets Bones
affected by the illness osteoporosis ?
41. Which one is an X-linked, recessive Haemophilia A
disorder caused by the deficiency of functional
plasma clotting factor VIII(FVIII), which may be
inherited or arise from spontaneous mutation ?
42. Hypokalaemia is caused by the deficiency Potassium
of ______ .
43. Identify the disease caused by the Beriberi
deficiency of Vitamin B1.
44. ______ is an inherited blood disorder due to Thalassemia
which people suffering from this condition are
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45. Which is the vector of Malaria ? Anopheles


mosquito
46. Poor vision in humans can be due to the Vitamin A
deficiency of ______.
47. ______ is a commonly used medicine that Paracetamol
can help treat pain and reduce high body
temperature.
48. Diabetes is a condition in which the level of Glucose
_____ in an individual’s blood becomes too high.
49. Which of the following factors does not Memory Loss
affect the level of Glycated Hemoglobin ?
50. Nyctophobia is the fear of. Darkness
51. Which of the following disease is caused Rubella
by a virus ?
52. Which disease is caused by severe Kwashiorkor
deficiency of proteins ?
53. Hepatitis is caused by _____. Virus
54. Which is a communicable disease ? Measles
55. Rotavirus vaccine is used to prevent which Diarrhoea
disease ?
56. Which disease is caused by a virus ? Measles
57. Goitre is caused due to lack of which Thyroxine
hormone in the body ?

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58. In humans, the deficiency of which vitamin Vitamin B1


leads to the disease Berry Berry ?
59. Which of the following is not a Diabetes
communicable disease ?
60. Anthrax is caused by ? Bacteria
61. Kala azar is caused by which organism ? Leishmania
62. Typhoid and T.B. are which kind of Bacterial
diseases?
63. Which of the following is not a water-borne Measles
disease ?
64. The deficiency of which leads to Pellagra Niacin
disease ?
65. Which mosquito carries the parasite of Female
malaria ? anopheles
66. What is the mode of transmission of Insect
disease yellow vein mosaic of bhindi (okra) ?
67. Which of the following diseases has been Smallpox
eradicated worldwide ?
68. The name of which disease among the Influenza
following means ‘evil influence of the stars’ ?
69. Which gases reduces the oxygen carrying Carbon
capacity of the blood ? Monoxide
70. In which part of the female flower does Ovary
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71. Which are flowerless plants that produce Gymnosperms


cones and seeds in which seeds are not
encased within an ovary ?
72. Which type of reproduction occurs in hydra Budding
?
73. Which among the following is the male part Stamen
of a flower ?
74. How do Pteridophytes reproduce ? with the help of
spores
75. What is the term used for pollination by Anemophily
wind ?
76. DNA is stored majorly in _____ of the cell. Nucleus
77. The term ‘Mitochondria’ was coined by Carl Benda
78. _____ are called suicidal bags of the cell. Lysosomes
79. ______ is the most Abundant Molecule in Water
cells, accounting for 70% or more of total cell
mass
80. Which cell organelles is known as a Lysosome
suicidal bag ?
81. Which cell organelle contains DNA apart Mitochondria
from nucleus ?
82. Which of the following is not a feature of Chloroplasts
Eukaryotic cells? absent in plant
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83. Which cell organelle helps in keeping the Lysosome


cell clean by digesting any external matter and
bad cell organelles ?
84. Which cell organelle is also known as Mitochondria
“powerhouse of cell”?
85. Which cell organelle has its own DNA and Mitochondria
Ribosomes ?
86. Which protein protects the epithelial cells Keratin
from damage ?
87. The entire content of a living cell is known Protoplasm
as ____ which includes the cytoplasm and the
nucleus.
88. In normal cells, the process of the flow of Transcription
genetic information from DNA to RNA is called
89. _____ is known as the suicide bag of the Lysosome
cell ?
90. Where is Rhodopsin also called visual Eye
purple located in the human body ?
91. Which instrument is used for visual Otoscope
examination of eardrum ?
92. The pigment that gives human skin, hair Melanin
and eye their colour is called ?
93. Tears in the eyes are produced by which Lacrimal gland
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94. Olfactory receptors are located in our ? Nose


95. Snuff indicators indicate changes in the Smell
following
96. Skin is which type of membrane ? Cutaneous
membrane
97. Which part of the human ear collects Pinna
sound from its surrounding ?
98. Which muscles in the skin contract to make Arrector pili
the hairs on our skin stand up straight
(goosebumps) when we are cold or frightened ?
99. The fuction of the retina is to : Process the
information
gathered by
photoreceptor
cells and send it
to the brain to
decide what the
picture is
100. Which cells in our body are popularly White blood
called “ soldiers of the human body” ? cells
101. Which gases reduces the oxygen carrying Carbon
capacity of the blood ? Monoxide
102. Which is not a valve of the heart ? Septum

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103. The right pulmonary artery is _____ Longer than the


left
104. Which is the universal recipient blood AB
group ?
105. The process of blood clotting is called Coagulation
_____.
106. Which component of blood fights against White blood
the germs entering into the human body ? cells
107. Which reptile has a four-chambered heart Crocodile
?
108. Which of the following has a two- Fishes
chambered heart?
109. Which chamber of the human heart gets Left Atrium
oxygen rich blood from the lungs?
110. _______ carries oxygenated blood from the Pulmonary Vein
lungs to the heart.
111. Which of the following statement is not A person with
correct regarding the ‘Bombay blood group’ ? this blood group
may receive
blood only from
a person with O
blood group.
112. The blood vessels that carry blood from the Arteries
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113. Blood clot is formed because of the Platelets


presence of certain cells presence in blood
called
114. Which organ is responsible for removing Kidneys
the Nitrogenous waste from human body ?
115. Gloremulus and Bowman’s capsule are Kidneys
parts of which organ of the body ?
116. Dialysis is advised to the patient in case of Kidneys
which human organ is damaged or not
functioning properly ?
117. Before Urination, in which part of the Urinary Bladder
excretory system in the human body the urine
get stored ?
118. Identify the organ which is located on both Kidneys
sides in the human body ?
119. Sweating or perspiration is nature’s way of Lowering the
_______. internal
temperature of
the body
120. With regard to kidneys and its functions, Reptiles have
which of the following statement is not correct ? relatively more
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121. Name the gland that controls the Pituitary gland


functioning of other endocrine glands ?
122. Which of the following glands is regarded Pituitary gland
as Master Gland ?
123. What is the primary function if eccrine To produce
glands ? sweat
124. The upper part of the respiration tract is Cilia
provided with small hair-like structures called
____.
125. Which part of the human respiratory Alveoli
system exchanges gases ?
126. Exchange of gases occurs through which Stomata
part of the plant tissue ?
127. Which is known as the energy currency of Adenosine
the cell ? triphosphate
128. How many ‘canine teeth’ does an adult 4
human have?
129. Bariatric surgery brings changes in a Digestive
person’s ______. system
130. Which is a vestigial organ ? Appendix
131. In which organ of the human body are Liver
carbohydrates stored as glycogen ?
132. Which of the below mentioned human Liver
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133. Tooth Enamel is made up of ? Calcium


Phosphate
134. In which part of the alimentary canal, the Small intestine
complete digestion of fat takes place ?
135. Which is the longest part in the digestive Small intestine
system of the human body ?
136. Digestion of food begins in which part of Mouth
the alimentary canal in human beings ?
137. Which substance covers the root of the Cementum
tooth ?
138. The pouch connected to the junction of Ceacum
small intestine and the large intestine is called.
139. In which part of the human digestive Small intestine
system in the digestion of food completed ?
140. Which is a degenerative disorder of the Alzheimer’s
brain and one of several conditions that cause disease
dementia, a progressive decline of mental
functions resulting in memory loss and
confusion ?
141. The____ in the human body controls every Nervous system
activity that you perform.
142. The hypothalamus, a small region of the Brain
_____ plays a crucial role in many important
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143. Identify the largest muscle in the human Gluteus


body Maximus
144. Which part of the brain maintains posture Cerebellum
and balance of the human body ?
145. Hypothalamus is part of which organ in the Brain
human body ?
146. Which organ is responsible for activity and Brain
the hand-eye coordination in the human body ?
147. Dendrites and Axon are parts of which cell Neuron
?
148. Which is the largest bone in the human Femur
body ?
149. Which is the smallest bone in the human Stapes
body ?
150. Which flower is botanically known as Canation
Dianthus ?
151. _____ is the stigma of Crocus sativus L. Saffron
152. Which plant is Bryophyta ? Moss
153. Amoeba belongs to which kingdom ? Protista
154. What is Cryptogamae ? Non- flowering
plants
155. Plants having no isolated structural form Thallophyta
are called _____.
156. Which is not an example of bryophyte ? Chara

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157. Pine is an example of ______ ? Gymnosperm


158. Which are the lowermost plants of the plant Thallophyta
kingdom ?
159. In the plant kingdom, “Ferns and Fern Pteridophyta
Allies” belong to which group ?
160. Which is a distinctive characteristic of Concealed
angiosperm ? seeds
161. Colour of the plants is green due to the chlorophyll
presence of ?
162. The strongest muscle (based on its Jaw
weights) of the body is the masseter muscle and
is located in the ____ ?
163. What is Coppersmith Barbet ? Bird
164. Metamorphosis in frog is controlled by? Thyroxine
165. Octopus is an example of phylum ______. Mollusca
166. _______ is often referred to as the Bryophytes
amphibians of the animal world ?
167. Which of the following is not a Notochord is
characteristic of Chordate ? absent
168. Which symbiotic bacteria are responsible Rhizobium
for determining nitrogen ?
169. which hormone leads to the expulsion of Prolactin
milk from the breast during sucking ?

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170. The enzyme Lipase is produced by which Pancreas


organ of the body ?
171. Somatotropin is another name for _____. Growth
hormone
172. Which hormone is known to be helpful in Serotonin
coping with stress ?
173. Enzymes are ______ that act as catalysts Proteins
within the living cells.
174. Which enzyme is found in the pancreatic Tripsin
juice responsible for the digestion of proteins ?
175. Who won the Nobel Prize in 1906 for his Santiago
neuron doctrine ? Ramon y Cajal
176. Which scientist discovered the Penicillin ? Alexander
Fleming
177. Who discovered the first vaccine for Edward Jenner
smallpox ?
178. The phrase ‘Survival of the fittest’ as a way Herbert Spencer
of describing the mechanism of natural selection
was coined by ______.
179. Who discovered the circulation of blood ? William Harvey
180. ______ is known as the ‘Father of Indian Allan Octavian
Ornithology’ ? Hume

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181. DNA was first isolated, analysed and Friedrich


recognised as a unique macromolecule by Miescher
________ in 1869.
182. The five kingdom concept of classification Robert
of organisms was give by ? Whittaker
183. Penicillin, one of the world’s first antibiotic, Alexander
was discovered by ? Fleming
184. Which scientist is related to the discovery Jagdish
of crescograph ? Chandra Bose
185. Who is known as father of Surgery ? Sushruta
186. Who suggested that life must have J.B.S. Haldane
developed from simple inorganic molecules ?
187. There is no vaccine for which of the Hepatitis C
following hepatitis viruses ?
188. Which botanist is credited with creating August Wilhelm
one of the first widely used natural system of Hooker
plant classification ?
189. Whose invention led to the development of Jonas Salk
the polio vaccine ?
190. _______ is a scientific discipline concerned Palynology
with the study of plant pollen, sopres and certain
microscopic planktonic organisms, in both living
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191. ______ is the branch of zoology concerned Herpetology


with the study of amphibians.
192. ______ is the study of the microanatomy of Histology
cells, tissues and organs as seen through a
microscope.
193. ____ is the branch of Botany which is Anatomy
related to structure and study of Biology.
194. Apiculture is the technique of scientific Honey Bees
rearing of _____ in a specially designed wooden
box.
195. ______ is the study of fungi . Mycology
196. _______ is the study of ancient plants, like Bryology
mosses that grow in moist, humid environment.
197. The branch of medical science that deals Nephrology
with the kidneys is known as.
198. What is marble cancer ? Corrosion of
marble due to
acid rain.
199. What is the definition for the term A state of
‘Hibernation’ ? reduced
metabolic activity
during the winter
season among
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200. Which of the following plants is Venus flytrap


Carnivorous ?
201. Which is the smallest bird in the world ? Bee
Hummingbird
202. Which is the distinctive characterstic of They carry
‘marsupials’ ? young ones in
pouches
203. The _____ is the stem-like part of the leaf Petiole
that joins the blade to the stem.
204. Flower colours of red, pink, blue and purple Anthocyanins
come mainly from pigments called ______.
205. The total number of living organisms, both Biomass
plants and animals in a given are is called
206. The thin layer of living cells just inside the Cambium
bark of a tree is called _____.
207. Which of the following is an example of Grassland
terrestrial habitat ?
208. A biochemical compound is any carbon-based
compound found
in living things.
209. A wound stops bleeding due to the process Coagulation
of clot formation called
210. Hiccups in humans generally occur due to Diaphragm
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211. Name of the long haired mammals found Yak


throughout the Himalayan region.
212. Which of the following is not one of the Archimedes’
great paradigms of biology ? principle
213. Persea Americana is commonly known Avocado
as______.
214. Excessive amount of _____ in the body Uric acid
causes gout.
215. In humans, each cell normally contains 23
____ pairs of chromosomes.
216. Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis and Gastrointestinal
adventitia are the four layers of the ____ wall.
217. Which combination of paternal XX
chromosomes results in a female ?
218. Which micronutrient is supplied by soil to Zinc
plant ?
219. Silk is obtained from which type of Moth
organism ?
220. Which of the following pairs represents a Ticks on Dog
parasitic relationship ?
221. Which of the following is not a type of fungi Gonyaulax
?
222. The mouth of mollusca contains a file-like Radula
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223. In human muscle cells, which chemical Lactic acid


compound is formed by the fragmentation of
glucose in the absence of oxygen ?
224. Which of the following organisms Rhizopus
reproduce by spore formation ?
225. The _____ era is also known as the ‘age of Cenozoic
mammals’
226. The part of a stem arises is known as Node

Physics questions asked in 2021 SSC exams

1. Which of the following cell is not used in Lead acid cell


watches ?
2. _____ is used to measure the pressure Tonometer
inside the eyes of a person.
3. What does LED stand for ? Light Emitting
Diode
4. Which everday morning ritual is part of Ringing of an
quantum mechanics ? alarm clock
5. Which of the following is a vector quantity Electric field
?

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6. Which of the following is a characteristic Work done by it


of conservative force ? is completely
recoverable
7. Which of the following statement is The minimum
correct ? distance between
two points in a
wave having the
same phase at a
particular instant
of time is called
the wave length.
8. Which instrument is used to measure very Pyrometer
high temperature ?
9. Which of the following is equivalent to Ampere
coulomb per second ?
10. A _____ is an instrument used for voltmeter
measuring electrical potential difference
between two points in an electric circuit.
11. What is the unit to measure the Angstrom
wavelength of light ?
12. In terms of SI prefixes 10-15 is called Femto
13. Which among the following instruments is Ammeter
used to measure either direct or alternating
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14. Of the units mentioned in the options, Tera


which one is the largest as compared to the
others ?
15. How many microns are there in a metre ? 1000000
16. Weber per second is equivalent to _____. Volt
17. Coulomb per second is equivalent to Ampere
______.
18. Parsec is a unit of _____. Length
19. Which of the following is the SI unit for Mole (mol)
measuring the amount of a substance ?
20. Electron-volt is a unit of _____. Energy
21. Which of the following has the same Impulse
dimension as that of linear momentum ?
22. Who invented the capillary feed LE Waterman
fountainpen ?
23. What do you call the effect of splitting of a Zeeman effect
spectral line into several components in the
presence of a static magnetic field ?
24. With which of the following type of fuels is Atomic
the device named ‘tokamak’ associated ?
25. The ‘to and fro’ or ‘back and forth’ motion Vibration
of an object is termed as
26. The SI unit for frequency is _____. Hertz

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27. A simple pendulum consists of a small Bob


metallic ball or a piece of stone suspended
from a rigid stand by a thread. The metallic ball
is called the ______ of the pendulum.
28. For a wave, wavelength divided by the Wave velocity
time period is equal to
29. What is the rate at which a wave moves Wave speed
through the water, and is measured in knots ?
30. What is represented by the product of Work
force with displacement in the direction of force
?
31. Kinetic and potential energies of a body Mechanical
are the components of its ______ energy.
32. Which of the following is an example of Water that is
gravitational potential energy ? behind a dam
33. Mechanical energy is the sum of potenitial Kinetic
energy and _____ energy ?
34. The English physicist James Prescott Principle of
Joule outlined the basis of the ____. conservation
35. The force of the Earth’s gravity on every 10 N
kilogram is about
36. Which law explains about the tides due to Law of
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37. Who among the following is credited with Johannes Kepler


postulating three laws of planetary motion ?
38. Who among the following was the first to Galileo Galilei
conclude that in vacuum all objects fall with the
same acceleration g and reach the ground at
the same time ?
39. The sound of thunder is heard much later The speed of
than the flash of light is seen. What does this sound is much
show ? less than the
speed of light
40. Friction depends on the smoothness of Opposes
the surfaces. The force of friction always _____
the applied forces.
41. What is the melting point of ice at the sea- 273.16 K
level at normal atmospheric pressure and at 45
degree latitude ?
42. The inertia of an object is measured by its Mass
______.
43. Which of the following quantities is Force
measured using a torsion balance ?
44. If two forces act on an object from Difference
opposite directions, then the magnitude of the
net force acting on it is the _____ of the
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45. Which of the following is a characteristic Work done by it


of conservative force ? is completely
recoverable
46. ______ is the external agency applied on a Force
body to change its state of rest or uniform
motion.
47. Which of the following statements is The minimum
correct ? distance between
two points in a
wave having the
same phase at a
particular instant
of time is called
the wave length.
48. With what do you provide thrust in a liquid Area
to obtain the value of pressure ?
49. In the symbol for the electric cell, the Negative terminal
thicker, shorter line represents the
50. Who among the following introduced the Michael Faraday
concept of electric field for the first time ?
51. What is the total charge of an electric zero
dipole ?
52. Which of the following statements is The net magnetic
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closed surface is
zero.
53. Which of the following is not a good Diamond
conductor of electricity ?
54. A fuse protects an electric circuit from Overloading
55. Heat, in ____ is a type of energy transfer Thermodynamics
from a warmer substance to a colder one.
56. What is the steam point on the Fahrenheit 212 °F
scale ?
57. A clinical thermometer reads the 35°C to 42°C
temperature from _____.
58. “Myopia” is also known as Near-
sightedness
59. People who wear bifocal lenses Presbyopia
have_____.
60. The colour of the clear sky is blue due to Scattering of light
the phenomenon of
61. An image formed on a screen is called a real ; virtual
_____ image, whereas the image formed by a
plane mirror is called a ____ image.
62. Apart from the red and green wavelengths Yellow
of sunlight, which other wavelength of sunlight
is absorbed by water molecules in the ocean ?

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63. Which of the following types of mirrors Plane mirror


show a lateral inversion of light ?
64. Which of the following mirror is used in Concave mirror
vehicles as a headlight ?
65. How many colours does sunlight consist Seven
of ?
66. The absolute refractive index of _____ is Diamond
2.42
67. Which phenomenon deals with the Raman effect
scattering of light by molecules of a medium
when they are excited to vibrational energy
levels ?

Physics questions asked in 2020 SSC exams

1. What is the name of the phenomena Alpenglow


(derived by scattering of the light) in which
mountain tops acquire a rosy or orange hue
around sunrise and sunset ?
2. What is colour of the light emitted by the White
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3. The total number of images formed by 2


two mirrors inclined at 120 degree to each
other is _____ .
4. The phenomenon of deviation of light rays Refraction
from their original path, when they pass from
one medium to another, is called _____ .
5. Which among the following has its Canada balsam
refractive index closest to that of crown glass ?
6. Name the law in Physics which states that Avogadro’s Law
equal volume of all gases under the same
conditions of temperature and pressure contain
equal numbers of molecules.
7. _____ expansion makes the Eiffel Tower Thermal
taller during summers.
8. What is relative density of solver ? 10.8
9. The rating for a fuse used in a household Current
electric circuit is provided on the basis of
10. Which law of Physics states that the force Coulomb’s Law
between the two former value when the
distance between them is doubled ?
11. Among various electrical safety devices, Fuse
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12. Which of the following is not a good Graphite


conductor of electricity ?
13. Electrical conductance through metals is decreases with
called electronic conductance and it ______. increase in
temperature
14. Which of the following is not a scalar Torque
quantity ?
15. Which instrument is used to measure the Hygrometer
level of humidity ?
16. What is the velocity of sound in air ? 343 m/sec
17. What is the approximate speed of sound 1498 m/sec
in distilled water at 25°C (77°F) ?
18. In which medium does sound travel faster Solid
?
19. If an object executes 10 oscillations per 0.01
second, then its frequency in kilohertz is equal
to
20. Bats search out prey and fly in dark night Ultrasonic waves
by emitting and detecting reflections of which
type of sound waves ?
21. Which of the following characteristics of Frequency of the
sound is measured in hertz (Hz) ? sound

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22. Vibration of which among the following An air column in


produces only odd harmonics ? a closed organ
pipe
23. What is the value of g ? (g stands for 9.8 m/s2
acceleration due to gravitational force of the
earth)
24. Which among the following is an ‘action- Gravitation
at-a-distance’ force ?
25. Which instrument was used to detect LIGO
gravitational waves for the very first time ?
26. Power exerted by an object moving in a Velocity
straight line is equal to force multiplied by
______.
27. The energy derived from the heat of the Geothermal
earth is called ? Energy
28. What is the unit of loudness ? Bel, Phon and
Decibel
29. _____ are also known as heat waves ? Infrared waves
30. Which waves include visible light waves, Electromagnetic
X-rays, Gamma rays, Radio waves,
Microwaves, Ultraviolet and Infrared waves.
31. Name the high frequency radiation Gamma rays
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by radioactive nuclei that is used in medicine to


destroy cancer cells.
32. Which of the following represent an alpha 42He

particle ?
33. The American scientist Edwin Hubble’s The Big Bang
name is associated with which of these Theory
theories ?
34. Who among the following scientists Stephanie Louise
invented Kevlar ? Kwolek
35. Who among the following scientists Eli Whitney
invented the Cotton Gin ?
36. What did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen X-rays
discover ?
37. Who among the following scientists Alfred Nobel
invented dynamite ?
38. Which scientist won the Nobel prize in Max Karl Emst
Physics in 1918 for the discovery of ‘Energy Ludwig Planck
Quanta’ ?
39. Superconductivity was discovered by Heike
____. Who was also awarded the Nobel prize Kamerkingh
for Physics in 1911. Onnes
40. In the context of the contribution of Quantum
scientists for which they were awarded Nobel mechanics –
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41. Which scientist/s proposed the theory of Albert Einstein


relativity ?
42. The discovery and understanding of Faraday and
electromagnetic induction is based on a long Henry
series of experiments carried out by ______.
43. 1 horsepower = approximately ____ watts. 746
44. Identify the unit of measurement of Joule
energy.
45. The power of a lens is -2.0 D. here ‘D’ Dioptre
stands for
46. Since the clinical thermometer is designed 42 degree
to measure the temperature of the human body Celsius
only, it displays the range of 35 degree Celsius
to ______.
47. Which of the following is the Si unit of Kelvin
thermodynamic temperature ?
48. ‘Tor’ is a unit of ______. Pressure
49. Which one of the following statements is The measurable
INCORRECT ? unit of pressure is
denoted in Metre
50. The difference in temperature between 54
two bodies is 30 degree centigrade. What is
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51. 1 horse power is equal to approximately 750


_____ watts.
52. 30 °C = ______ kelvin (approx.) 303
53. Which one among the following measures Torr
the same quantity as that is measured by the
SI unit ‘Pascal’ ?
54. One calorie of heat energy is equivalent to 4.2
approximately ____ joules of mechanical
energy.
55. ‘mho’ is the unit of _____ of a substance. Conductance
56. What is the name of the phenomena in Zeeman Effect
physics and astronomy which involves the
splitting of a spectral line two or more
components of slightly different frequency
when the light source placed in a magnetic field
?
57. In the Millikan’s Oil Drop experiment, the Magnetostatic
oil drop is subjected to such forces whose
nature does not fall under the category of
58. Which of the following scientists was Albert Einstein
awarded a Nobel Prize for his services to
Theoretical Physics and especially for his
discovery of the Law of the Photoelectric Effect
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59. Solids can be classified as ______ on the Crystalline or


basis of the nature of order present in the amorphous
arrangement of their constituent particles.
60. A set of equations involving electric and Maxwell’s
magnetic fields, and their sources, the charge
and current densities are known as ______
equations.
61. Which of the following elements occurs Hydrogen
most abundantly in our universe ?
62. Which of the following is not a fossil fuel ? Biomass

Physics questions asked in 2019 SSC exams

1. Car moving on a straight road is an Rectilinear


example of _____ motion.
2. Which one of the following attributes is not The distance is
true for uniform circular motion ? always equal to
the displacement
3. Which of the following metals is the most Gold
ductile metal ?
4. A high tensile alloy steel called ______ TISCROM
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5. The term ‘Askaryan effect’ is associated Physics


with which functional area of science ?
6. Twin paradox is associated with The theory of
relativity
7. _______ is the process by which water Condensation
vapour in the air is changed into liquid water.
8. During the occurrence of thunder and As light travels
lightning faster than sound,
hence light is
seen before
sound is heard
during lightning
9. Which of the following metals is the most Gold
ductile metal ?
10. Which among the following is responsible Coriolis force
for the rotation of the plane of oscillation of
Foucault’s pendulum ?
11. Twin paradox is associated with The theory of
relativity
12. What would you call the area under the Displacement
curve of a velocity- time graph included
between itself and two time ordinates ?
13. A nautical mile is equal to _____. 1852 meters
14. What is the SI unit of pressure ? Pascal

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15. Hertz is the SI unit of Frequency


16. Which of the following is the SI unit of Kelvin
temperature ?
17. Identify the unit of measuring the intensity Decibels
of sound.
18. The SI unit of radioactivity is ______. Bacquerel
19. Which of the following is the unit of Tesla
Magnetic field strength ?
20. The power of a lens is measured by Diopter
21. Which of the following instruments Bolometer
measures ifra-red radiation ?
22. Identify the SI unit of electrical resistance Ohm
23. Which of the following has an odometer ? Car
24. Which of the following quantities have its Pressure
SI unit named after Blaise Pascal ?
25. What is the SI unit of energy ? Joule
26. Which of the following physical quantity – Force- Newton
SI unit pairs is correctly matched ?
27. 1 pound = _______ ounces. 16
28. What is the SI unit of Momentum ? Kg m/sec
29. In physics, what is Hubble Constant ? Unit of
measurement
which explains

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the expansion of
universe
30. At which temperature are Fahrenheit and -40
Celsius equal ?
31. The SI unit of length is _____. Metre
32. Heinrich Rudolph Hertz laid the Sound
foundation for the future development of radio,
telephone and telegraph. The SI unit of _____
was named as ‘Hertz’ as his honour.
33. Who invented the atomic battery in 1912 ? Henry Moseley
34. Who is known as the ‘Father of indian Homi Jehangir
nuclear programme’ ? Bhabha
35. The spectrum of light was first explained Isaac Newton
by ____.
36. Who discovered radium ? Pierre and Marie
Currie
37. The wright brothers completed the world’s 1903
first successful controlled powered flight in
38. The names if Wright brothers credited Wilbur and
with inventing the aeroplane were Orville
39. ________ received the very first Nobel Wilhelm Rontgen
prize in physics in 1901 for his discovery of X-
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40. Hydrogen Bomb is based on which Nuclear Fusion


reaction ?
41. Nuclear fusion reaction is based upon E=mc2
which of the following equations ?
42. The waves used in radar systems are Micro
_____ waves.
43. Which of the following is not a Nature
characteristic of sound waves ?
44. Which of the following quantities is not a Work
vector quantity ?
45. Which of the following energy is not from Geothermal
sea ? energy
46. Kepler’s first law is known law of ______ ? Ellips
47. Once a satellite has been launched into Gravity
orbit, the only force governing its motion is the
force of _______.
48. Which of the following helps keep earth’s Gravitational
atmosphere in place ? force of earth
49. Which of the following creatures use Bats
ultrasonic sound to catch their prey ?
50. Sound cannot travel through _____. Vacuum
51. The audible range of sound for human 20Hz to 20kHz
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52. When the speed of an object exceeds the Supersonic


velocity of sound, then it is said to be moving speed
with ______ speed.
53. According to ____, pressure is equal to Pascal’s law
the force divided by the area on which it acts.
54. Inertia is proportional to Mass
55. Which of the following equations Force/Area
represents pressure in physics ?
56. A barometer is used to measure which Atmospheric
one of the following ? pressure
57. Who founded and named the science of Andre Marie
electromagnetism ? Ampere
58. Which of the following are the highest- Gamma rays
frequency electromagnetic waves ?
59. Ohm’s law states that Electric current =
Voltage/Resistanc
e
60. Magnetic Field inside the solenoid is Uniform
______.
61. Which of the following is not a primary Magnetic fields of
force which influences ocean currents ? the earth
62. Which of the following instruments can Galvanometer
detect the pressure of a current in a circuit ?

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63. When pressure is applied to a fluid, the Pascal’s law


pressure change is transmitted to every part of
the fluid without any loss. Which of the
following laws explains this phenomenon ?
64. Which force helps swimmers float in water Buoyant force
?
65. The amount of light entering into eye can Pupil
be controlled and regulated by -
66. Which instrument is used to measure the Photometer
intensity of light produced by an unknown
source in terms of a standard source ?
67. Rajat has hypermetropia. What type of Convex
lens will the ophthalmologist recommend to
correct his vision ?
68. Light rays enter the eye through the outer, Cornea
transparent structure at the front of the eye
called the ______.
69. The lens-type commonly used for Bifocal lens
correcting presbyopia is
70. The tyndall effect is due to Scattering of light
71. The sky appears blue due to Scattering of light
72. Fulminology is the study of Lightening

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73. What will be the size of the image formed Enlarged


by a concave mirror when an object placed
between Pole and Focus ?
74. Twinkling of stars is mainly due to which Refraction
phenomenon ?
75. Which of the following is the instrument Periscope
used in submarines to view objects above sea
level ?
76. Mirror used by dentists to see large image Concave
of teeth of patients is _______.
77. Image formed by a plane mirror is always Virtual and Erect
_____.
78. The part of the eye which is responsible Retina
for the conversion of image of an object into
neural signals

Chemistry questions asked in 2021 SSC exams

1. Which of the following minerals produces Barium


green colour in fireworks ?
2. What is the boiling point at standard 100 degree
atmospheric pressure at sea level and 45 ° Celsius
latitude of water on the Celsius scale ?

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3. Chemicals called ______ link to form amino acids


proteins.
4. Which of the following has a tetragonal Calcium sulphate
crystal system ?
5. Which of the following is one of the main Allicin
active sulphur-containing compounds present
in garlic and onion ?
6. According to Dalton’s atomic theory Compounds
atoms combine in the ratio of small whole
numbers to form _____.
7. ‘PVC’ is a high strength thermoplastic Polyvinyl chloride
material widely used in applications, such as
pipes, medical devices, wire and cable
insulation. What is the full form of PVC ?
8. Which of the following gases is naturally Phosphine
formed via the anaerobic decay of phosphorus
– containing organic matter ?
9. Which of the following liquids has the Milk of magnesia
highest pH ?
10. Topaz is a ______ of fluorine and Silicate
aluminium.
11. Identify the alloy among the following of Solder
which lead is a component ?

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12. To which group of organic molecules Carbohydrates


does ‘Monosaccharides’ belong ?
13. Which of the following is a weak Ethanoic acid
electrolyte ?
14. Complete the statement, sodium in soda-acid fire
hydrogen carbonate is used ______. extinguishers
15. Which of the following acids is used in the Nitric acid
purification of gold and silver ?
16. Which of the metals listed in the options is Gold
the least reactive ?
17. Zinc+ sulphuric acid zinc Hydrogen
sulphate + _______.
18. How many oxygen atoms are there in a Three
module of ozone ?
19. Which of the following gases is used in Nitrogen
electric bulbs ?
20. Which of the following elements has the Silver
highest thermal conductivity of any element
and the highest light reflectance ?
21. Which of the following is a property of It has a high
silicon dioxide ? melting point
22. _____is generally called as milk sugar as Lactose
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23. Which of the following states of matter is Fifth


also known as the Bose-Einstein condensate ?
24. Due to which property of iron a piece of Malleability
hot iron can be beaten into a knife ?
25. Which of the following elements can be Chlorine
used to treat/purify water ?
26. Synthetic fibers catch fire easily. Melamine
However, the uniforms of firemen have a
coating of ______ plastic to make them flame
resistant.
27. Which of the following processes converts Vaporisation
liquid directly into its vapour form ?
28. Which of the following is responsible for Barium
producing green light in fireworks ?
29. Which of the following is a low-grade Lignite
brown coal that is soft high moisture content ?
30. Which one of the following element is a Gold
Monatomic unit ?
31. Which of the following minerals has Magnesium
kieserite as its ore ?
32. Which chemical reaction takes place The Maillard
during the cooking of meat ? reaction
33. Who among the following is considered John Dalton
as the ‘Father of Modern Atomic Theory’ ?

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34. Atoms of which element combines with Oxygen


hydrogen to give water ?
35. Which among the following is used as the Gelatin
fining agent in wine ?
36. In which of the following options is the Lemon – Lactic
substance incorrectly paired with the acid acid
present in that substance ?
37. Due to which of the following reactions
are household bleaching agents using Disproportionation
phosphorous, sulphur and chlorine formed ? reaction
38. How many oxygen atoms are present in a Four
molecule of potassium permanganate ?
39. What is the pH value of acidic substance Below 7.0
?
40. In reference to atomicity, argon is Monoatomic
41. What is the molecular formula for HCl
hydrochloric acid ?
42. A wooden bat can be classified as a/an Opaque
______ object.
43. Which of the following metals reacts with Copper
the moist carbon dioxide in the air and slowly
loses its shiny brown surface and gains a
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44. Which of the following is one of the six Perfluorocarbons


pollutants under Kyoto protocol regulatios ?
45. Which one of the following features is not Looks dull
shown by metals ?
46. Which of the following statements about It is a liquid at
bromine is correct ? room temperature
47. Litmus paper changes to _____ colour Blue
when put in soap water.
48. Which of the following is one of the metals Gallium
used in LED semiconductor technology ?
49. Primarily, an ant’s sting has which of the Formic acid
following ?
50. Which one of the following is the primary Methane
component of natural gas ?
51. Which of the following is not a natural Thyme leaves
acid-base indicator ?
52. When an ant bites, it injects acidic Moist baking
liquid(formic acid) into the skin. What among soda
the following should be applied to the skin to
neutralise it ?
53. Whitewashed walls appear to be shiny Calcium
after three to four days due to the formation of carbonate
54. Which of the following is another name of Pteroylglutamic
folic acid ? acid

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55. What does ‘p’ stands for in pH ? Potenz


56. Which acid does vinegar contain ? Acetic acid
57. Cinnabar is the ore of which of the Mercury
following metals ?
58. Ethanoic acid is also known as glacial freezes in cold
acetic acid as it climate
59. Dolomite is an ore of Magnesium
60. Which of the following is used as a Sodium Chloride
preservative ?
61. Which of the following fibers is used to Cellulose
make rayon cloth ?
62. _______ is a process of forming a thick Anodising
oxide layer of aluminium.
63. Which of the following household items Battery
contains sulphuric acid ?
64. How many naturally occurring isotopes 3
does carbon have ?
65. Unsaturated carbon compounds burn with Yellow sooty
a flame
66. What is the chemical symbol of Mg
magnesium ?
67. Which of the following is the primary Silica
component of quartz ?

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68. Which of the following is not a property of It has a low


graphite ? melting point
69. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used for Propane and
cooking in homes is a combination of Butane
70. Which of the following is the largest Methane
component of natural gas ?
71. When the process of formation of Four
hydrogen by passing steam over red hot iron is
presented in the form of a balanced chemical
equation, then the number of water molecules
on the left-hand side of the equation are _____.
72. Which of the following is the common Calamine
name of a natural admixture mineral of zinc
carbonate and hydrous zinc silicate ?
73. Halogens have _____ electrons in their Seven
outermost shells.
74. Which of the following is the other name Methane
for ‘Marsh Gas’ ?
75. How many pollutants are included to 8
measure the Air Quality Index in India ?
76. Of the known elements in the periodic 11
table, only _____are gases under normal
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77. The elements of the group 3 to 12 are d-block


called _____ elements or transmition elements
78. In the periodic table, the highly Noble gases
electronegative halogens and the highly
electropositive alkali metals are separated by
79. ____ is the process of allowing particles in Sedimentation
suspension in water to settle out of the A
suspension under the effect of gravity.
80. The horizontal rows in the modern Periods
periodic table are called
81. _____is a process in which impure water Distillation
is boiled and the steam is collected and
condensed in a separate container, leaving
many of the solid contaminants behind.
82. Five to eight per cent solution of acetic Vinegar
acid in water is known as
83. Which of the following is known as Magnesium
alkaline earth metal ?
84. The periodic Law as we know it today Dmitri Mendeleev
owes its development to
85. Alkali metals react vigorously with cold Hydrogen
water resulting in the displacement of ____.
86. Which one of the following is not a Selenium
halogen element ?

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87. Which of the following is the chemical Cm


symbol of Curium ?
88. As per Newland’s Octaves, which of the Lithium
following has the same properties as sodium ?
89. Which of the following elements is not a Calcium
component of baking soda ?
90. Which of the following is not a noble gas ? Oxygen
91. The lowest temperature at which a Ignition
substance catches fire is called its temperature
92. Which of the following elements’ salts are Sodium
most soluble ?
93. Which of the following is a process in Convection
which hot, less dense materials rise upward
and are replaced by colder, more dense
materials ?
94. What is the boiling point of water at sea 100 °C
level ?
95. Which of the following is a polar molecule Water
?
96. Which of the following is not a use of it is used to make
washing soda ? drinking water
free from germs
97. The mineral named ‘Calaverite’ is a Gold
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98. Which of the following statements best The transition of


explains the process of sublimation ? a substance
directly from the
solid to the gas
phase without
passing.
99. Which of the following is not used to make Galena
toothpaste ?
100. The mineral Carnotite is an important Uranium
source of
101. Barium nitrate is used in signal flares and Green
fireworks that burns in bright ______ colour.
102. What is the generic name of calcium Plaster of paris
sulphate hemihydrate ?
103. When we cut an onion, the vegetable Sulphuric acid
emits an odour and our eyes tear up. Which of
the following compounds is responsible for the
tears and other resulting form freshly cut
onions ?
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Chemistry questions asked in 2020 SSC exams

1. _______Solids are formed by the three- Ionic


dimensional arrangements of cations and
anions bound by strong coulombic
(electrostatic) forces.
2. What is the chemical formula of CCl2F2
dichlorodifluoromethane ?
3. Which of the following statement is not Compounds
true about compounds ? have a variable
composition
4. Who is the only scientist in the world to Fredrick Sanger
have won the Nobel prize in chemistry twice?
5. Which of the following is not an ore of iron Cuprite
?
6. Which of the following is the allotropic Graphite
form of carbon ?
7. In a galvanic cell, the half-cell in which Anode
oxidation takes place is called _____and it has
a negative potential with respect to the
solution.
8. With reference to metals and their ores, Mercury(Hg) –
which of the following pairs is incorrect ? Greenockite

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9. With symbol having their usual meanings, C-12


which one among the following is used as the
standard for defining atomic mass unit ?
10. Which of the following is an inert gas most Argon
commonly found in light bulbs ?
11. How many types of isotopes does 13
Scandium have ?
12. ____ states that for a solution of volatile Raoult’s law
liquids, the partial vapour pressure of each
component of the solution is directly
proportional to its mole fraction present in
solution.
13. What is the meaning of the Greek origin Amber
word . ‘Elektron’ ?
14. Cinnabar (HgS) is an ore of which metal ? Mercury
15. What is the number of hydrogen atoms in 2
a molecule of calcium bicarbonate ?
16. In which of the following is citric acid Lemon juice
present?
17. According to a law postulated by ______, Michael Faraday
the amounts of different substances liberated
by the same quantity of electricity passing
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proportional to their chemical equivalent


weights.
18. Iron nails become ______ after being Brownish
dipped in copper sulphate solutions.
19. Protium, deuterium and tritium are the Hydrogen
naturally occurring isotopes of
20. Which law states that the volume of an Charles’s law
ideal gas at constant pressure is directly
proportional to the absolute temperature ?
21. Ozone at the higher level of the UV radiation
atmosphere is a product of _____ acting on
oxygen molecules.
22. What is the chemical name of the salt Sodium chloride
found abundantly in seawater ?
23. The pH of a liquid was found to be 7. Water
Which liquid is it likely to be ?
24. ______ is the inflammatory compound in Capsaicin
pepper spray.
25. Name the only metal that is antibacterial Copper
26. In which process is a protective zinc Galvanisation
coating applied on iron to prevent it from
rusting ?
27. Which of the following acids is not present Acetic acid
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28. When blue litmus was added to an An acid


unknown liquid in a test tube, it turned red.
What was the liquid ?
29. What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the 120
structure of a benzene molecule ?
30. Which among the following is a cation ? Ammonium
31. Which scientist arranged the periodic Dmitri Mendeleev
table of elements in the order of increasing
atomic masses ?
32. What is the pH of rainwater during acid less than 5.6
rain ?
33. Name the densest stable element known Osmium
on earth.
34. Which of the following is used for Washing soda
removing permanent hardness of water ?
35. What is the atomic mass of Zirconium ? 91.22
36. Which of the following is the major Acetic acid
component of vinegar ?
37. NPK is a Fertilizer used for
increasing fertility
of soil
38. Which of the following is used to remove Manganese
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39. ______ are homogeneous mixtures of two Solutions


or more components.
40. Which of the following is an example of a Calcium and
pair of isobars ? Argon
41. Which of the following can be used as a Palladium
catalyst in Hydrogenation reaction ?
42. When we cut an onion, the synthase Sulfenic acid
enzyme converts the amino acid sulfoxides of
the onion into which acid ?
43. Saltpetre is another name for ______ . Potassium nitrate
44. Organic compounds are compounds of Carbon
the element _____.
45. Atomic number of copper is 29
46. Which among the following is not an Mercury
insulator ?
47. Aqua regia is a freshly prepared mixture 3:1
of concentrated hydrochloric acid and
concentrated nitric acid. What is the ratio of
this mixture ?
48. How many carbon and hydrogen atoms 3,8
are there in propane, respectively ?
49. Constantan is an alloy of copper and Nickel
____.

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50. Which of the following is the chemical KNO3


formula for Nitre(saltpetre)?
51. ______ Law of independent migration of Kohlrausch
ions states that limiting molar conductivity of an
electrolyte can be represented as the sum of
the individual contributions of the anion and
cation of the electrolyte.
52. What is the formula of butane gas ? C4H10
53. Which of the following observation does Change in height
not help in determining whether a chemical
reaction has taken place ?
54. Which of the following gas is referred to Nitrous oxide
as ‘laughing gas’ ?
55. The three-carbon molecules broken down Pyruvate
from six-carbon molecules of glucose during
the first step in the process of nutrition in all
organisms is called
56. What is the chemical name of ‘oil of vitriol’ Sulfuric acid
?
57. Which of the following is also known as Magnesium
Epsom salt ? sulphate
58. What is the atomic weight of Lithium ? 6.941 amu,g/mol
59. Which of the following has the lowest Tin
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60. Methane is colourless, odourless non- Marsh gas


toxic but flammable gas. What is its common
name ?
61. Calcium sulphate dehydrate is commonly Gypsum
known as ______.
62. Solubility of gases in liquids _____ with Increases
decrease in temperature.
63. Which is the rarest element ? Astatine
64. If the size of the nucleus of an atom is 5
compared with a cricket ball, then the radius of
the atom is approximately equal to how many
kilometres ?
65. What is the symbol of Tin ? Sn
66. Who among the following is credited with J chadwick
the discovery of neutrons ?
67. What is the chemical symbol of Arsenic ? As
68. Cathode rays are a beam of electrons
69. The first electron shell which is the 2
nearest to the nucleus never holds more than
‘n’ electrons, where ‘n’ is equal to
70. Which of the following is used as a Galinstan
substitute of mercury in thermometers ?
71. What is the Atomic number of the element 99
Einsteinium ?

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Chemistry questions asked in 2019 SSC exams

1. J J Thomson received the Nobel prize electrons


in physics for the discovery of _____.
2. The joint process of vapourisation and Distillation
condensation is called
3. ‘At a constant temperature, the amount Henry’s law
of a given gas that dissolves in a liquid is
directly proportional to the partial pressure if
that gas in equilibrium with the liquid.’ what
law is this ?
4. What is the state of a matter called Bose-Einstein
which is made after cooling a gas of very condensation
low density at a very low temperature ?
5. Which of the following has pH value to Concentrated
nearest to zero ? Hydrochloric Acid
6. Brass is an alloy of Copper and Zinc
7. Which of the following gases causes Methane
explosion in coal mines ?

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8. Within what pH range does the human 7 to 7.8


body work ?
9. Which of the following Osmium
elements/chemical compounds has the
highest density ?
10. In which of the following carbon Halogen
functional group there is no oxygen ?
11. Which of the following is a secondary Smog
pollutant ?
12. Which of the following is not an Butane
unsaturated carbon compound ?
13. William Crookes was a physical Thallium
chemist who discovered and named the
element______.
14. What is deposited on iron in the Zinc
process of galvanization ?
15. In the Canada Deuterium Uranium Heavy water
(CANDU) reactor, a natural uranium- fuelled
reactor, the function of moderator and
coolant is performed by
16. Which state is necessary for rusting of Presence of O2
iron ?
17. Electron was discovered in the year J J Thomson
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18. Which of the following elements is aluminium


used in antiperspirant deodorant ?
19. Which of the following is not an C-60
allotrope of carbon ? Buckminsterfullerene
20. ______ was the first person to isolate Alessandro Volta
methane gas. He discovered that methane
mixed with air could be exploded with an
electric spark.
21. Sapphire and ruby are varieties of aluminium oxide
natural
22. __________ gas gives an orange glow Neon
when electricity is passed through it. It is
generally used in fluorescent lighting.
23. Which of the following destroys the Chlorine
ozone layer ?
24. Which of the following metals is the Calcium
most reactive metal ?
25. Which of the following fuels has Kerosene
calorific value equal to petrol ?
26. Which of the following metals has an Lead
ore called Galena ?
27. Which of the following acid is found in Malic acid
apple ?
28. What is the symbol of element Lead ? Pb

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29. Which among the following Calcium and


combinations is present in higher amount in Magnesium
hard water ?
30. In year 1817 _____ tried to sort the Dobereiner
elements with the same properties in
groups.
31. Which of the following ions are Calcium and
responsible for hardness of water ? Magnesium ions
32. At what temperature does iron melt ? 1538°C
33. Which of the following gases causes Methane
explosions in coal mines ?
34. Dolomite is an ore of which of the Calcium
following metals ?
35. Iron boils at about ____ degree celsius. 2861
36. Which of the following is not a process Ammonification
of water cycle ?
37. What is the dominant chemical present Ethanoic acid
in Vinegar ?
38. Which element is used to make the Nichrome
coils used in water heaters ?
39. A traditional ‘Battery’ contains which of Sulphuric acid
the following chemicals ?
40. Rusting of iron is an example of Corrosion
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41. Which gas in its solid state is also Carbon dioxide


known as dry ice ?
42. Rusting of iron is an example of Redox reaction
_______.
43. Corundum is an ore of Aluminium
44. Which of the following acids is present Formic acid
in ant bites ?
45. _______is one of the liquids commonly Alcohol
used in liquid-in-glass thermometers.
46. In food packaging industry, which gas Nitrogen
is used to avoid the oxidation of chips ?
47. Which of the following gases used for Xenon
anesthesia ?
48. Which of the following gases has an Hydrogen Sulfide
odour that is similar to the odour of rotten
eggs ?
49. Which among the following gases is Nitrous oxide
also known as ‘laughing gas’ ?
50. Which among the following elements Osmium
has the highest density ?
51. Which among the following is a Ozone
secondary pollutant ?
52. Which of the following elements found Arsenic
in water is responsible for cancer ?

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53. Which of the following substances is Hydrogen Peroxide


used as a substance for chlorine in
bleaching ?
54. What is the dominant chemical present Sodium carbonate
in detergent powder ?
55. What is the chemical symbol of Gold ? Au
56. After going through the processes of Cellulose
scouring and bleaching. 99% of cotton is
made up of which polymer ?
57. Which chemical law proposes that ‘soft Henry’s law
drinks and soda bottles are sealed under
high pressure to increase the solubility of
CO2’ ?
58. Rust needs three components to iron, oxygen, and
occur, i.e. ______. moisture
59. Which among the following is a copper Azurite
mineral ?
60. ______ is the primary acid present in Malic acid
ripe bananas.
61. Arrange the following metals in the Sodium > iron >
decreasing order of reactivity silver > gold
62. Ozone gas is present in which layer of Stratosphere
atmosphere ?

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63. Salt is obtained from seawater by Evaporation


which process ?
64. Which of the following gas causes Oxygen
rancidity in food products ?
65. The explosion of crackers is an Combustion
example of _____.
66. Pyrolusite is an ore of ? Manganese
67. What is the colour of copper sulphate ? Blue
68. Which one of the following can be Sea water
categorised as a solution ?
69. Which of the following synthetic Chlorofluorocarbons
chemicals is responsible for ozone layer
depletion ?
70. Which of the following is a metal ? Iron
71. Which of the following is not a type of Heating of calcium
combination reaction ? carbonate
72. Molecular mass of Sulphurous acid is 82.07 g/mol
73. Which of the following chemical Sodium Benzoate
compounds is used as a preservative in
pickle ?
74. Which metal was earlier called Tungsten
Wolfram ?
75. Graphene is Allotrope of carbon

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76. Which of the following is not used in Sulphur


the manufacturing of stainless steel ?
77. What is the peculiarity of the It is a high
compound Yttrium Barium Copper temperature
Oxide(YBCO) ? superconductor
78. Talonite is a combination of cobalt and Chromium
______.
79. _____ gas gives an orange glow when Neon
electricity is passed through it. It is generally
used in fluorescent lighting.
80. Which of the following is not a metal? Selenium
81. Methylpropane is an isomer of n-butane
82. Which of the following metals in pure Tungsten
form has the highest melting point ?
83. Which mineral is also known as fool’s Pyrite
gold ?
84. The property of catenation is Carbon
predominant in _____.
85. Which of the following is not a noble Hydrogen
gas ?
86. Which of the following is not a Iron
compound ?
87. Buckminsterfullerene is an allotrope of Carbon
88. Metal oxides are _____ in nature. Basic

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89. ____is one of the most important Chromatography


techniques for the separation of a mixture
by passing it in solution or suspension
through a medium in which the components
move at different rates.
90. Blue litmus paper turns _____ on Red
contact with an acidic solution.
91. Noble gas belongs to which of the 18
following groups of the periodic table ?
92. Which of the following has a strong Ethyl acetate
fruity fragrance
93. The pH of pure water (H2O) is _____ at 7
25 degree Celsius.
94. Which of the following gases turn lime Carbon dioxide
water milky ?
95. Among the given elements, which Neon
comes first in the periodic table of elements
?
96. Which of the following is an aldehyde ? Propanel
97. Which gas is provided when metals Hydrogen
react with dilute acids ?
98. At what pH value tooth starts to decay 5.5
?

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99. Atoms of different elements with Isobars


different atomic numbers, having the same
mass number is known as ____.
100. Potassium is a chemical element with K
the symbol
101. A reaction between an acid and a base Neutralization
is known as _____.
102. Which of the following are amongst the Cyanides
few carbon-containing compounds not
classified as organic ?
103. Salinity is the amount of salt in grams 1000 grams of water
present in _____.
104. In his periodic table, Mendeleev could Hydrogen
not assign a correct position to _____.
105. Which of the following pairs of Base- Ammonium
Source are correctly matched ? hydroxide – window
cleaner
106. Name the element that must be Carbon
present in a compound to classify it as an
organic compound
107. Who among the following gave the Newlands
Law of octaves ?
108. Which of the following acid-source Citric acid – Lemon
pairs is correctly matched ?

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109. In which of the following carbon Halogen


functional groups there is no oxygen ?
110. Which of the following elements is an Curium
actinide ?
111. Which of the following elements is a Cerium
lanthanide ?
112. How many elements are there in the 14
periodic table such that for every element
name there is a single alphabet that
symbolically represents it (for example, B-
Boron, C-Carbon, etc.)
113. Which of the following elements has Francium
the lowest electronegativity ?
114. Who among the following made the Johann Wolfgang
first observation on platinum as a catalyst Dobereiner
and discovered similar triads of elements
that led to the development of the periodic
table of elements?
115. Metal produce ringing sound when hit Sonorous
another metal because they are _____.
116. Which acid makes the atmosphere of Sulphuric acid
venus have thick white and yellowish clouds
?

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