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SSC MTS General Science Questions

6 questions on General Science for SSC MTS. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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General Science questions with solutions

Q1.General ScienceModerate

Which vitamin is synthesised in the human body on exposure to sunlight?

  1. (A)Vitamin A
  2. (B)Vitamin K
  3. (C)Vitamin C
  4. (D)Vitamin D
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Correct answer: (D) Vitamin D

The skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet rays in sunlight; its deficiency causes rickets in children. Hence, 'Vitamin D' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q2.General ScienceModerate

What is the SI unit of force?

  1. (A)Newton
  2. (B)Joule
  3. (C)Pascal
  4. (D)Watt
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Correct answer: (A) Newton

The SI unit of force is the newton (N); the joule measures energy, the watt measures power and the pascal measures pressure. Hence, 'Newton' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q3.General ScienceModerate

Which cell organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

  1. (A)Ribosome
  2. (B)Mitochondria
  3. (C)Golgi apparatus
  4. (D)Nucleus
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Correct answer: (B) Mitochondria

Mitochondria produce most of the cell's energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration, hence the name powerhouse of the cell. Hence, 'Mitochondria' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q4.General ScienceModerate

Which blood group is known as the universal donor?

  1. (A)A positive
  2. (B)O negative
  3. (C)B negative
  4. (D)AB positive
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Correct answer: (B) O negative

O negative blood has no A, B or Rh antigens on red cells, so it can be given to patients of any blood group; AB positive is the universal recipient. Hence, 'O negative' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q5.General ScienceModerate

Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

  1. (A)Sodium
  2. (B)Mercury
  3. (C)Zinc
  4. (D)Aluminium
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Correct answer: (B) Mercury

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at normal room temperature; it is used in thermometers and barometers. Hence, 'Mercury' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Q6.General ScienceModerate

Deficiency of iodine in the diet causes which disease?

  1. (A)Goitre
  2. (B)Anaemia
  3. (C)Scurvy
  4. (D)Rickets
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Correct answer: (A) Goitre

Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones; its deficiency causes goitre, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Hence, 'Goitre' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Frequently asked questions

How many SSC MTS General Science questions can I practise here?

6 questions — 6 moderate. 6 are shown on this page with answers and explanations, and the practice set draws from all of them.

How should I practise General Science for SSC MTS?

Read through a few solved questions first to see the method, then take a timed practice set. Afterwards, check which questions you got wrong or spent longest on and redo those before moving on.