Everyday Science MCQs

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The beautiful color patterns exhibited by a peacock in its tail feathers are due to ?
A. Selective absorption of light
B. Selective re ection of light
C. Sinterference of light
D. Natural colour pattern of feathers
A lake starts freezing because of the cold atmosphere. It will first freeze
A. At the bottom
B. Ln the middle pan
C. At the top surface
D. Uniformly throughout the water body
The sun appears red at sunrise and sunset while it appears white at noon, because
A. Of refraction
B. It is cooler at sunrise and at sunset
C. Of diffraction leading to red end of the spectrum reaching the earth.
D. Of scattering of light due to dust particles and air molecules.
An astronaut inside a spacecraft is in a state of weightlessness. This implies that?
A. The mass of the astronaut is reduced to zero
B. Gravity inside the spacecraft ceases to act
C. The astronaut is outside the influence of the earth’s gravitational force
D. The astronaut and the spacecraft are both in a free-failing state
T.V. transmission cannot cover a very large area because
A. The strength of t.v. waves is very limited
B. Picture cannot be transmitted clearly after a specific distance
C. The shape of the earth is spherical
D. The air is not a good conductor of light and sound/waves
The Green House Effect is caused by an excess of ?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Carbon tetrachloride
D. None of the above
Bats can also fly in dark because they are capable of taking the help of _________?
A. Ultraviolet waves
B. Ultrasonic waves
C. Electromagnetic waves
D. Special retina
What is ‘Stealth Technology‘?
A. A device which when attached to an aircraft makes it invisible on the radar
B. A coating which reduces the visibility of an aircraft on radar
C. A technology by which it is possible for the aircraft’s to spy in the enemy air-space
D. A technology by using which paratroopers can be dropped stealthily behind the enemy columns.
The primary function of the feathers in birds is to _________?
A. Provide insulation for preserving body heat
B. Provide striking surface to the wings for flying
C. Make the body surface waterproof
D. Impart coloration for species as well as sex recognition