G.K Question Answer




G.K Question Answer

01  The theory of relativity was propounded by  Albert Einstein 
02  The principal metal used in manufacturing steel is  Iron 
03  An alimeter is used for measuring  Altitude 
04  Oology is the study of  Birds eggs 
05  Radioactivity was discovered by  Henry Bacquerel 
06  The metal used in storage batteries is  Lead 
07  The instrument used to measure the relative humidity of air is  Hygrometer 
08  Barometer was invented by  Torricelli 
09  The unit of power is  Watt 
10  Radium was discovered by  Marie and Pierrie Curie 
11  The existence of isotopes was discovered by  Frederick Soddy 
12  Dynamo was invented by  Michael Faraday 
13  The nuclear reactor was invented by  Enrico Ferni 
14  The law of gravitation was propounded by  Sir Isaac Newton 
15  Crescograph was invented by  J.C.Bose 
16  Crescograph is used to measure the  Rate of growth of a plant 
17  Galileo's first scientific discovery was  Pendulum 
18  Microscope was invented by  Aaton Van Leewen Hock 
19  The scientist who is known as father of modern biology is  Aristotle 
20  The first person to see a cell under microscope was  Robert Hooke 
21  The smallest flowering plant is  Worffia 
22  The four blood groups were discovered by  Karl Landsteiner 
23  Sodium was discovered by  Sir Humphry Davy 
24  The atomic number of oxygen is  Eight 
25  The basic building blocks of proteins are  Amino acids 
26  The botanical name of the cotton plant is  Gossipium Hirsutum 
27  An Electroscope is used to  Detect charges on a body 
28  The unit of loudness is  Phon 
29  An ammeter is used to measure  Electric current 
30  Plant that eat insects are called  Insectivorous plants 
31  Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called  Parthenocarpic 
32  Plants that flower only once in their lifetime are called  Mono carpic 
33  The botanical name for rice is  Oryza Sativa 
34  Penicillin is obtained from  Mould 
35  The largest tree in the world is  Seguoia Gigantica 
36  Herpetology is the study of  Reptiles 
37  Entomology is the study of  Insects 
38  Ornithology is the study of  Birds 
39  Ichtyology is the study of  Fishes 
40  Osteology is the study of  Bones 
41  The botanical name for brinjal is  Solanum melongenal 
42  The botanical name for onion is  Allium Cepa 
43  The study of sound is called  Acoustics 
44  The study of heavenly bodies is called  Astronomy 
45  The study of tissues is called  Histology 
46  Electric Lamp was invented by  Thomas alva Edison 
47  The fear of crowd is called  Ochlophobia 
48  The fear of books is called  Bibliophobia 
49  The fear of going to bed is called  Clinophobia 
50  The symbol of gold is  Au 
51  The symbol of sodium is  Na 
52  The symbol of Sr stands for  Strontium 
53  The symbol Rb stands for  Rubidium 
54  The symbol Md stands for  Mendelevium 
55  Calcium sulphate is commonly called  Plaster of Paris 
56  Sodium carbonate is commonly called  Washing Soda 
57  Sodium chloride is commonly known as  Common Salt 
58  The chemical name of Chloroform is  Trichloromethane 
59  The chemical name of baking powder is  Sodium bicarbonate 
60  The chemical name of bleaching powder is  Calcium hypochlorite 
61  The formula HCL stands for  Hydrochloric Acid


62  The formula H2SO4 stands for  Sulphuric Acid 
63  The formula CHCI3 stands for  Trichloromethane 
64  The formula H2O2 stands for  Hydrogen peroxide 
65  A fungus which can only survive on other living organisms is called  Obligate Parasite 
66  A plant which lives in the dark is called  Scotophyte 
67  A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a  Xerophyte 
68  A plant adapted for growth in water is called a  Hydrophyte 
69  Bifocal lens was invented by  Benjamin Franklin 
70  Cement was invented by  Joseph Aspdin 
71  Laser was invented by  Dr.Charles H.Townes 
72  Electromagnet was invented by  William Sturgeon 
73  Rayon was invented by  Sir Joseph Swann 
74  Thermostat is an instrument used for regulating  Constant temperature 
75  The science of organic forms and structures is known as  Morphology 
76  Phycology is the study of  Algae 
77  Tata Institute of Fundamental Research was established in  1945 
78  CSIR stands for  Council of Scientific and Industrial Research 
79  ISRO stands for  Indian Space Research Organisation 
80  The first human being to land on moon was  Neil Armstrong 
81  The first Indian in space was  Rakesh Sharma 
82  ISAC stands for  ISRO Satellite Centre 
83  VSSC stands for  Vikram Sarabhai space Centre 
84  The headquarters of ISRO is located at  Bangalore 
85  VSSC is located at  Thiruvananthapuram 
86  ISAC is located at  Bangalore 
87  National Science Centre is located at  New Delhi 
88  Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at  Rajahmundry 
89  Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located at  Bangalore 
90  The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in  August 1948 
91  The first Indian Satellite was  Aryabhatta 
92  The first Indian Satellite was launched in the year  1975 
93  ASLV stands for  Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle 
94  INSAT stands for  Indian National Satellite 
95  The fear of women is known as  Gynophobia 
96  The fear of men is known as  Androphobia 
97  The scientist who developed the Quantum theory was  Max Plonck 
98  The steam engine was invented by  James Watt 
99  The botanical name of tea is  Camellia Sinensis 
100  Logarithms were devised by  John Napier 
101  The acid used in a car battery is  Sulphuric acid 
102  The system for writing by blind people was invented by  Louis Braille 
103  The parachute was used for the first time by  J.P.Blanchard 
104  The German physicit who first demonstrated the existence of Radio waves was  Henrich Hertz 
105  The instrument that records the intensity of earthquakes is  Seismograph 
106  The laws of floating bodies was discovered by  Archimedes 
107  The density of milk is measured by a  Lactometer 
108  Fountain pen was invented by  L.E.Waterman 
109  The instrument used to measure the pressure of gases is the  Monometer 
110  Bhaskara I was a famous  Astronomer 
111  The first atomic power station established in India was the  Tarapore Atomic Power Station 
112  The role of heredity was demonstrated by  Mendel 
113  The instrument used to measure the concentration of salt water is the  Salinometer 
114  Spectroscopy is the study of  Anders John Angstrom 
115  Dactylography is the study of  Finger Prints 
116  A tangent galvanometer is used to study the  Strength of direct current 
117  The fruit of Oak is called  Acron 
118  ZETA stands for  Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly 
119  The formula C6H5OH stands for  Phenol 
120  Michael Faraday worked as an assistant under another scientist whose name was  Sir Humphry Davy 
121  Vulcanised rubber was invented by  Charles Goodyear 
122  The symbol Zn stands for  Zinc 
123  The symbol He stands for  Helium 
124  Celluloid was invented by  A.Parker 
125  Glider was invented by  Sir George Caley 
126  Safety matches was invented by  J.E.Lundstrom 
127  Radio valve was invented by  Sir J.A.Fleming 
128  Space Applications Centre is located at  Ahmedabad 
129  Atomic Energy Commission is located at  Mumbai 
130  Dynamics is the study of  Movements of bodies 
131  Statics is the study of  Forces acting on bodies at rest 
132  Mechanics is the study of  Forces acting on bodies 
133  Zoology is the study of  Animal life 
134  Botany is the study of  Plant life 
135  Psychology is the study of  Human mind 
136  The first American to orbit earth was  John H.Glen 
137  The electro-cardiograph was invented by  William Einthoven 
138  The molecular formula of cane sugar is  C12H22O11 
139  A compound which contains only hydrogen and Carbon is called a  Hydrocarbon 
140  The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and animals is  Formalin 
141  The law of segregaton was propounded by  Mendel 
142  Auriscope is used to detect  Ear disorders 
143  The three states of matter are  Solid,liquid and gas 
144  The scientific name for blood platelets is  Thrombocytes 
145  The response of a plant to heat is called  Thermotropism 
146  The response of a plant to touch is called  Trigmotropism 
147  The symbol Zr stands for  Zirconium 
148  Nickel was discovered by  Cronstledt 
149  Manganese was discovered by  Gahn 
150  The common name for pottasium carbonate is  Potash 
151  Bismuth was discovered by  Valentine 
152  The biggest plant seed is  Cocodemer 
153  Toxicology is the study of  Poisons 
154  Virology is the study of  Viruses 
155  Paleontology is the study of  Fossils 
156  Calorimeter is used to measure  Quantity of heat 
157  Chronometer was invented by  John Harrison 
158  Stethoscope was invented by  William Stockes 
159  Spinning frame was invented by  Sir Richard Arkwright 
160  Al stands for  Aluminium 
161  Gd stands for  Gadolinium 
162  Ir stands for  Iridium 
163  Bi stands for  Bismuth 
164  The Chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate is  NaHCO3 
165  The chemical formula of common salt is  Nacl 
166  The chemical formula of washing soda is  Na2CO3,IOH2O 
167  The chemical formula of lime soda is  CaCO3 
168  The chemical formula of chloroform is  CHcl3 
169  The study of grasses is known as  Agrostology 
170  The study of antiquities is known as  Archaeology 
171  The study of the duration of life is known as  Chronobiology 
172  The study of bacteria is known as  Bacteriology 
173  Nylon was invented by  Dr.Wallace H.Carothers 
174  Electric razor was invented by  Jacob Schick 
175  The symbol of silver is  Ag 
176  The symbol of silicon is  Si 
177  The symbol of titanium is  Ti 
178  Calcium oxide is commonly known as  Quick lime 
179  A deviation of light passing from one medium to another is known as  Refraction 
180  An apparatus for generation of atomic energy is called a  Reactor 
181  A machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a  Generator 
182  The first Indian woman in space was  Kalpana Chawla 
183  The revolver was invented by  Samuel Colt 
184  The refrigerator was invented by  J.Perkins 
 
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