📘 Study MCQs
Q1. The primary function of red blood cells is to:
A. Fight infection
B. Transport oxygen
C. Clot blood
D. Produce antibodies
B. Transport oxygen
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and releases it to tissues throughout the body.
Q2. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A. Coal
B. Natural gas
C. Solar energy
D. Oil
C. Solar energy
A renewable resource is one that can be used repeatedly and is naturally replenished on a human timescale, like energy from the sun.
Q3. Coca alkaloids increase alertness by stimulating the:
A. Heart only
B. Brain and nervous system
C. Liver
D. Kidneys
B. Brain and nervous system
Coca alkaloids, such as cocaine, are central nervous system stimulants. They work by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine in the brain, leading to heightened alertness and euphoria.
Q4. Which planet in our solar system is known as the “Red Planet”?
A. Venus
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. Mars
D. Mars
Mars appears red because its surface is covered in iron oxide, or rust, which gives the landscape a reddish hue.
Q5. What is the chemical symbol for water?
A. O2
B. CO2
C. H2O
D. NaCl
C. H2O
The chemical formula H2O represents one oxygen atom covalently bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
Q6. In a simple series electrical circuit, if one light bulb burns out, what happens to the others?
A. They stay on
B. They get brighter
C. They turn off
D. They dim slightly
C. They turn off
In a series circuit, the current flows through a single path. If that path is broken by a burnt-out bulb, the current cannot flow to the other bulbs.
Q7. Which force is responsible for holding the planets in orbit around the Sun?
A. Friction
B. Magnetism
C. Gravity
D. Centrifugal force
C. Gravity
Gravity is the attractive force between all objects with mass. The Sun’s immense gravitational pull keeps the planets in their elliptical orbits.
Q8. The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy is called:
A. Respiration
B. Digestion
C. Photosynthesis
D. Transpiration
C. Photosynthesis
During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create glucose (their food) and release oxygen as a byproduct.
Q9. Which of these is not a state of matter?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Heat
D. Heat
The three most common states of matter on Earth are solid, liquid, and gas. Heat is a form of energy, not a state of matter.
Q10. The largest organ in the human body is the:
A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Skin
D. Lungs
C. Skin
The skin is the body’s largest organ, making up about 15% of your total body weight. It serves as a protective barrier against the environment.
