No.
Question
Answer
01
The theory of relativity was propounded by
Albert Einstein
02
The principal metal used in manufacturing steel is
Iron
03
An alimeter is used for measuring
Altitude
04
Oology is the study of
Birds eggs
05
Radioactivity was discovered by
Henry Bacquerel
06
The metal used in storage batteries is
Lead
07
The instrument used to measure the relative humidity of air is
Hygrometer
08
Barometer was invented by
Torricelli
09
The unit of power is
Watt
10
Radium was discovered by
Marie and Pierrie Curie
11
The existence of isotopes was discovered by
Frederick Soddy
12
Dynamo was invented by
Michael Faraday
13
The nuclear reactor was invented by
Enrico Ferni
14
The law of gravitation was propounded by
Sir Isaac Newton
15
Crescograph was invented by
J.C.Bose
16
Crescograph is used to measure the
Rate of growth of a plant
17
Galileo's first scientific discovery was
Pendulum
18
Microscope was invented by
Aaton Van Leewen Hock
19
The scientist who is known as father of modern biology is
Aristotle
20
The first person to see a cell under microscope was
Robert Hooke
21
The smallest flowering plant is
Worffia
22
The four blood groups were discovered by
Karl Landsteiner
23
Sodium was discovered by
Sir Humphry Davy
24
The atomic number of oxygen is
Eight
25
The basic building blocks of proteins are
Amino acids
26
The botanical name of the cotton plant is
Gossipium Hirsutum
27
An Electroscope is used to
Detect charges on a body
28
The unit of loudness is
Phon
29
An ammeter is used to measure
Electric current
30
Plant that eat insects are called
Insectivorous plants
31
Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called
Parthenocarpic
32
Plants that flower only once in their lifetime are called
Mono carpic
33
The botanical name for rice is
Oryza Sativa
34
Penicillin is obtained from
Mould
35
The largest tree in the world is
Seguoia Gigantica
36
Herpetology is the study of
Reptiles
37
Entomology is the study of
Insects
38
Ornithology is the study of
Birds
39
Ichtyology is the study of
Fishes
40
Osteology is the study of
Bones
41
The botanical name for brinjal is
Solanum melongenal
42
The botanical name for onion is
Allium Cepa
43
The study of sound is called
Acoustics
44
The study of heavenly bodies is called
Astronomy
45
The study of tissues is called
Histology
46
Electric Lamp was invented by
Thomas alva Edison
47
The fear of crowd is called
Ochlophobia
48
The fear of books is called
Bibliophobia
49
The fear of going to bed is called
Clinophobia
50
The symbol of gold is
Au
51
The symbol of sodium is
Na
52
The symbol of Sr stands for
Strontium
53
The symbol Rb stands for
Rubidium
54
The symbol Md stands for
Mendelevium
55
Calcium sulphate is commonly called
Plaster of Paris
56
Sodium carbonate is commonly called
Washing Soda
57
Sodium chloride is commonly known as
Common Salt
58
The chemical name of Chloroform is
Trichloromethane
59
The chemical name of baking powder is
Sodium bicarbonate
60
The chemical name of bleaching powder is
Calcium hypochlorite
61
The formula HCL stands for
Hydrochloric Acid
62
The formula H2SO4 stands for
Sulphuric Acid
63
The formula CHCI3 stands for
Trichloromethane
64
The formula H2O2 stands for
Hydrogen peroxide
65
A fungus which can only survive on other living organisms is called
Obligate Parasite
66
A plant which lives in the dark is called
Scotophyte
67
A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a
Xerophyte
68
A plant adapted for growth in water is called a
Hydrophyte
69
Bifocal lens was invented by
Benjamin Franklin
70
Cement was invented by
Joseph Aspdin
71
Laser was invented by
Dr.Charles H..Townes
72
Electromagnet was invented by
William Sturgeon
73
Rayon was invented by
Sir Joseph Swann
74
Thermostat is an instrument used for regulating
Constant temperature
75
The science of organic forms and structures is known as
Morphology
76
Phycology is the study of
Algae
77
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research was established in
1945
78
CSIR stands for
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
79
ISRO stands for
Indian Space Research Organisation
80
The first human being to land on moon was
Neil Armstrong
81
The first Indian in space was
Rakesh Sharma
82
ISAC stands for
ISRO Satellite Centre
83
VSSC stands for
Vikram Sarabhai space Centre
84
The headquarters of ISRO is located at
Bangalore
85
VSSC is located at
Thiruvananthapuram
86
ISAC is located at
Bangalore
87
National Science Centre is located at
New Delhi
88
Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at
Rajahmundry
89
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located at
Bangalore
90
The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in
August 1948
91
The first Indian Satellite was
Aryabhatta
92
The first Indian Satellite was launched in the year
1975
93
ASLV stands for
Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle
94
INSAT stands for
Indian National Satellite
95
The fear of women is known as
Gynophobia
96
The fear of men is known as
Androphobia
97
The scientist who developed the Quantum theory was
Max Plonck
98
The steam engine was invented by
James Watt
99
The botanical name of tea is
Camellia Sinensis
100
Logarithms were devised by
John Napier
101
The acid used in a car battery is
Sulphuric acid
102
The system for writing by blind people was invented by
Louis Braille
103
The parachute was used for the first time by
J.P.Blanchard
104
The German physicit who first demonstrated the existence of Radio waves was
Henrich Hertz
105
The instrument that records the intensity of earthquakes is
Seismograph
106
The laws of floating bodies was discovered by
Archimedes
107
The density of milk is measured by a
Lactometer
108
Fountain pen was invented by
L.E.Waterman
109
The instrument used to measure the pressure of gases is the
Monometer
110
Bhaskara I was a famous
Astronomer
111
The first atomic power station established in India was the
Tarapore Atomic Power Station
112
The role of heredity was demonstrated by
Mendel
113
The instrument used to measure the concentration of salt water is the
Salinometer
114
Spectroscopy is the study of
Anders John Angstrom
115
Dactylography is the study of
Finger Prints
116
A tangent galvanometer is used to study the
Strength of direct current
117
The fruit of Oak is called
Acron
118
ZETA stands for
Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly
119
The formula C6H5OH stands for
Phenol
120
Michael Faraday worked as an assistant under another scientist whose name was
Sir Humphry Davy
121
Vulcanised rubber was invented by
Charles Goodyear
122
The symbol Zn stands for
Zinc
123
The symbol He stands for
Helium
124
Celluloid was invented by
A.Parker
125
Glider was invented by
Sir George Caley
126
Safety matches was invented by
J.E.Lundstrom
127
Radio valve was invented by
Sir J.A.Fleming
128
Space Applications Centre is located at
Ahmedabad
129
Atomic Energy Commission is located at
Mumbai
130
Dynamics is the study of
Movements of bodies
131
Statics is the study of
Forces acting on bodies at rest
132
Mechanics is the study of
Forces acting on bodies
133
Zoology is the study of
Animal life
134
Botany is the study of
Plant life
135
Psychology is the study of
Human mind
136
The first American to orbit earth was
John H.Glen
137
The electro-cardiograph was invented by
William Einthoven
138
The molecular formula of cane sugar is
C12H22O11
139
A compound which contains only hydrogen and Carbon is called a
Hydrocarbon
140
The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and animals is
Formalin
141
The law of segregaton was propounded by
Mendel
142
Auriscope is used to detect
Ear disorders
143
The three states of matter are
Solid,liquid and gas
144
The scientific name for blood platelets is
Thrombocytes
145
The response of a plant to heat is called
Thermotropism
146
The response of a plant to touch is called
Trigmotropism
147
The symbol Zr stands for
Zirconium
148
Nickel was discovered by
Cronstledt
149
Manganese was discovered by
Gahn
150
The common name for pottasium carbonate is
Potash
151
Bismuth was discovered by
Valentine
152
The biggest plant seed is
Cocodemer
153
Toxicology is the study of
Poisons
154
Virology is the study of
Viruses
155
Paleontology is the study of
Fossils
156
Calorimeter is used to measure
Quantity of heat
157
Chronometer was invented by
John Harrison
158
Stethoscope was invented by
William Stockes
159
Spinning frame was invented by
Sir Richard Arkwright
160
Al stands for
Aluminium
161
Gd stands for
Gadolinium
162
Ir stands for
Iridium
163
Bi stands for
Bismuth
164
The Chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate is
NaHCO3
165
The chemical formula of common salt is
Nacl
166
The chemical formula of washing soda is
Na2CO3,IOH2O
167
The chemical formula of lime soda is
CaCO3
168
The chemical formula of chloroform is
CHcl3
169
The study of grasses is known as
Agrostology
170
The study of antiquities is known as
Archaeology
171
The study of the duration of life is known as
Chronobiology
172
The study of bacteria is known as
Bacteriology
173
Nylon was invented by
Dr.Wallace H..Carothers
174
Electric razor was invented by
Jacob Schick
175
The symbol of silver is
Ag
176
The symbol of silicon is
Si
177
The symbol of titanium is
Ti
178
Calcium oxide is commonly known as
Quick lime
179
A deviation of light passing from one medium to another is known as
Refraction
180
An apparatus for generation of atomic energy is called a
Reactor
181
A machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a
Generator
182
The first Indian woman in space was
Kalpana Chawla
183
The revolver was invented by
Samuel Colt
