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Science – Tricky MCQs
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1. A potted plant is kept in the dark for 48 hours and then tested for starch. The result shows no starch.
What does this prove?
a) The plant is dead b) The plant didn’t photosynthesize
c) The plant was watered d) The chlorophyll was removed
2. Which of the following would most affect photosynthesis in a plant?
a) Lack of fertilizer b) Closed stomata c) Deep roots d) Flowering
3. Why do cows bring food back into their mouth after swallowing it once?
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a) To taste it again b) To digest protein
c) To break down cellulose better d) To store it longer
4. Which part of the digestive system is not involved in chemical digestion?
a) Mouth b) Esophagus c) Stomach d) Small intestine
5. Two objects at the same temperature may feel different to touch. This is because:
a) They emit different smells b) They reflect different light
c) They conduct heat differently d) They are made of metal
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6. Which of the following statements is incorrect about clinical thermometers?
a) It has a kink near the bulb b) It measures human body temperature
c) It can be used to measure boiling water d) It reads from 35°C to 42°C
7. A substance turns blue litmus red and conducts electricity. It is most likely:
a) A base b) A salt c) A strong acid d) Pure water
8. Why does baking soda taste bitter but feel slippery?
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a) It is acidic b) It is salty c) It is basic d) It is neutral\
9. Which of the following changes is reversible only under special conditions?
a) Melting of wax b) Boiling of water c) Rusting of iron d) Condensation of steam
10. Why does a balloon filled with hydrogen explode when a flame is brought near?
a) Hydrogen is heavier than air b) Hydrogen is acidic
c) Hydrogen is highly flammable d) Hydrogen contains oxygen
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11. Which of these correctly describes anaerobic respiration in muscles?
a) Glucose → CO2 + water + energy b) Glucose → Lactic acid + energy
c) Glucose → Ethanol + CO2 d) Glucose → Oxygen + energy
12. When you hold your breath, which gas mainly builds up in your blood?
a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Carbon dioxide d) Helium
13. Which statement is correct about xylem and phloem?
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a) Xylem transports food; phloem transports water b) Both transport water
c) Xylem transports water; phloem transports food d) Phloem is dead tissue
14. Why does water not flow backward in xylem?
a) It is under pressure b) Water is sticky c) Valves prevent it d) Root pressure and transpiration pull it up
15. Which method will NOT result in identical offspring to the parent?
a) Cutting b) Layering c) Spore formation d) Grafting
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16. A flower is said to be incomplete if:
a) It lacks color b) It has no petals c) It lacks any one of the four main whorls d) It is not insect-pollinated
17. Which of the following will NOT form a shadow?
a) Transparent object b) Translucent object c) Opaque object d) Your hand
18. You see your face in a mirror because of:
a) Absorption b) Refraction c) Reflection d) Dispersion
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19. Why are vermi-processing toilets eco-friendly?
a) They use electricity b) They use worms to decompose waste c) They use chemicals d) They flush
automatically
20. Forests help in water cycle mainly by:
a) Storing water b) Generating electricity c) Transpiration d) Transporting water to leaves
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