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Scholastic Aptitude 2 - Science

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How can one check the spoilage of pickles?

a)

By increasing the concentration of sugar or table salt

b)

By pouring some water

c)

Keeping the pickle in dark

d)

Covering the container with a cloth

2.

Which one of the following groups does not include any macronutrients?

a)

Iron, calcium, boron

b)

Sulphur, copper, zinc

c)

Chlorine, boron, zinc

d)

Boron, magnesium, chlorine

3.

Chickenpox is caused by

a)

Varicella Zoster

b)

Varicella Foster

c)

Varicella Monster

d)

Varicella Hoster

4.

Sunken tearless eye, thirst, loss of elasticity in the skin, and sudden weight loss are the symptoms of

a)

diptheria

b)

diarrhoea

c)

rabies

d)

hepatitis

5.

The loudness of sound depends upon

a)

intensity of sound

b)

sensitiveness of the ear

c)

the intensity of sound and sensitiveness of the ear

d)

none of these

6.

Water has a high boiling point because its molecules have

a)

strong intramolecular forces

b)

strong intermolecular forces

c)

weak intermolecular forces

d)

weak intramolecular forces

7.

The method of separation of lead sulphate from lead chloride is

a)

crystallisation

b)

dissolution in hot water and filtration

c)

sedimentation

d)

sublimation

8.

What type of colloid is milk?

a)

Aerosol

b)

Foam

c)

Sol

d)

Emulsion

9.

Muscles present in the tongue are

a)

voluntary skeletal muscle

b)

involuntary skeletal muscle

c)

voluntary smooth muscle

d)

involuntary smooth muscle

10.

Type of soil is determined by

a)

the average colour of particles

b)

the average size of particles

c)

the average shape of particles

d)

all of these

11.

Elements present in fossil fuels, which cause air pollution are

a)

Oxygen, phosphorus

b)

Nitrogen, sulphur

c)

Carbon, oxygen

d)

Hydrogen, Phosphorus

12.

Name a plastid that is responsible for the pollination of flowers

a)

Elaioplast

b)

Chromoplast

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Amyloplast

13.

Which fertiliser is not applied to legumes?

a)

Nitrogenous

b)

Phosphatic

c)

Potassium

d)

None of these

14.

Cholera is caused by

a)

Vibrio mycobacterium

b)

Vibrio Cholera

c)

Mycobacterium Cholera

d)

Mycobacterium Viibrae

15.

The kinetic energy of the particles of matter and the force of attraction between them are

a)

inversely proportional

b)

directly proportional

c)

not related

d)

equal

16.

What is tincture iodine?

a)

Solution of iodine in water

b)

Solution of iodine in acetone

c)

Solution of iodine in alcohol

d)

Solution of iodine in the air

17.

20g of sugar is dissolved in 80g of water. So, concentration in mass % of the solution is

a)

100%

b)

20%

c)

80%

d)

60%

18.

Drugs are separated from blood by

a)

evaporation

b)

coagulation

c)

distillation

d)

chromatography

19.

The nucleus of the protium atom does not contain

a)

neutron

b)

electron

c)

protons

d)

all of these

20.

Sprain is caused by excessive pulling of

a)

muscles

b)

tendon

c)

ligaments

d)

nerve

21.

Smooth muscles are not found in

a)

iris of eyes

b)

bronchi

c)

blood vessels

d)

neck

22.

What is the adaptation of xerophytes to prevent loss of water?

a)

Presence of cuticle

b)

Sunken Stomata

c)

Leaves reduced to spine

d)

All of these

23.

The change in linear momentum of the body is called

a)

force

b)

acceleration

c)

impulse

d)

velocity

24.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Weight is a variable quantity whereas mass is a constant quantity

b)

Weight is a constant quantity whereas mass is a variable quantity

c)

Both weight and mass variable quantities

d)

Both weight and mass constant quantities

25.

The most serious threat among the following to the ozone shield in the atmosphere is

a)

Electric lightning

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Chlorofluorocarbon

d)

UV rays

26.

Oxide of _____________ and ______________ dissolve in rain to give rise to acid rain

a)

sulphur, carbon

b)

magnesium, sodium

c)

nitrogen, sulphur

d)

phosphorus, magnesium

27.

Why are mitochondria able to make some of their own protein?

a)

Because of the presence of DNA

b)

Because of the presence of DNA and Ribosomes

c)

Because the mitochondrial matrix is rich in protein

d)

Because space is present between its outer and inner membrane

28.

Which is/are the part of the defence mechanism of the body?

a)

Hair and mucus in nostrils

b)

Skin

c)

Tears of eyes

d)

All of these

29.

The loudness of sound is measured in

a)

decibel

b)

hertz

c)

watt

d)

watt per metre square

30.

Impact of the gas molecules on the walls of the container produce

a)

high temperature

b)

pressure

c)

elasticity

d)

viscosity