General MCQ Questions and Answers for Practice

1. Which of the following does not yield wool

1. Yak
2. Camel
3. Goat
4. Woolly Dog

2. A carnivore with stripes on its body moves very fast while catching its prey. It is likely to be found in

1. polar regions
2. deserts
3. oceans
4. tropical rainforests

3. Which features adapt polar bears to live in extremely cold climate?

1. A white fur, fat below skin, keen sense of smell.
2. Thin skin, large eyes, a white fur.
3. A long tail, strong claws, white large paws.
4. White body, paws for swimming, gills for respiration.

4. Which option best describes a tropical region?

1. hot and humid
2. moderate temperature, heavy rainfall
3. cold and humid
4. hot and dry

5. In cockroaches, air enters the body through

1. lungs
2. gills
3. spiracles
4. skin

6. During heavy exercise, we get cramps in the legs due to the accumulation of

1. carbon dioxide
2. lactic acid
3. alcohol
4. water

7. Normal range of breathing rate per minute in an average adult person at rest is:

1. 9-12
2. 15-18
3. 21-24
4. 30-33

8. During exhalation, the ribs

1. move outwards
2. move downward
3. move upward
4. do not move at all

9. Which one of the following is not responsible for water shortage?

1. Rapid growth of industries
2. Increasing population
3. Heavy rainfall
4. Mismanagement of water resources

10. Which of the following is not a forest product?

1. Gum
2. Plywood
3. Sealing Wax
4. Kerosene

11. Which of the following statements is not correct?

1. Forests protect the soil from erosion
2. Plants and animals in a forest are not dependent on one another
3. Forests influence the climate and water cycle
4. Soil helps forests to grow and regenerate

12. Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because

1. it has a silk like appearance
2. it is obtain from wood pulp
3. its fibres can also be woven like those of natural fibres..
4. none of the above

13. The right meal for adolescents consists of

1. chips, noodles, coke
2. chapatti, dal, vegetables
3. rice, noodles and burger
4. vegetable cutlets, chips and lemon drink