Basic Science Objective Test Questions with Answers - 19 June 2014

1. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
[A]One of the symptoms of scurvy is pain in the joints
[B]Milk contains none of the B-vitamins
[C]Vitamin C is found in fresh milk, fish and offal such as liver and kidney
[D]Vitamin A deficiency leads to dry and scaly skin


2. Which planet has largest number of natural satellites or moons?
[A]Venus
[B]Saturn
[C]Jupiter
[D]Mars


3. _________________________ is used as an explosive.
[A]Graphite
[B]Nitroglycerine
[C]Mercuric oxide
[D]Phosphorous trichloride


4. Which of the following is an easily digestible source of protein?
[A]Soyabean
[B]Fish flesh
[C]Red meat
[D]Egg albumin


5. __________________ gland produces the Growth Hormone.
[A]Endocrine
[B]Exocrine
[C]Adrenal
[D]Pituitary