Science and Technology MCQ

Science and Technology is the field that explores the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation, along with the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

This MCQ quiz includes questions from various scientific disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science, as well as recent advancements, inventions, innovations, and their real-world applications in technology. It is useful for competitive exams and general awareness.

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What is the chemical symbol for water?

  • O₂
  • CO₂
  • H₂O
  • NaCl

The chemical symbol for water is H₂O.

Who invented the telephone?

  • Thomas Edison
  • Alexander Graham Bell
  • Nikola Tesla
  • Albert Einstein

Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone.

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

  • Nucleus
  • Mitochondria
  • Ribosome
  • Chloroplast

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell.

What planet is known as the Red Planet?

  • Mars
  • Venus
  • Jupiter
  • Saturn

Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance.

What is the speed of light?

  • 299,792,458 m/s
  • 150,000,000 m/s
  • 108,000 km/h
  • 3 x 10^6 m/s

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.

Who developed the theory of relativity?

  • Isaac Newton
  • Galileo Galilei
  • Albert Einstein
  • Niels Bohr

Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity.

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

  • Ag
  • Fe
  • Pb
  • Au

The chemical symbol for gold is Au.

What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Hydrogen

Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

  • Diamond
  • Gold
  • Iron
  • Quartz

Diamond is the hardest natural substance known on Earth.

What is the main component of the sun?

  • Helium
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen

The sun is primarily composed of hydrogen.

What is the chemical symbol for sodium?

  • Na
  • S
  • K
  • Si

The chemical symbol for sodium is Na.

Who is known as the father of computers?

  • Alan Turing
  • Bill Gates
  • Steve Jobs
  • Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage is often referred to as the father of computers.

What is the most common element in the universe?

  • Oxygen
  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Helium

Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe.

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

  • Jupiter
  • Saturn
  • Earth
  • Neptune

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

What is the process by which plants make their food?

  • Photosynthesis
  • Respiration
  • Transpiration
  • Osmosis

Plants make their food through photosynthesis.

What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?

  • 100°C
  • 0°C
  • 50°C
  • 150°C

The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

Who proposed the laws of motion?

  • Albert Einstein
  • Galileo Galilei
  • Isaac Newton
  • Niels Bohr

Isaac Newton proposed the laws of motion.

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

  • KCl
  • CaCl₂
  • NaCl
  • MgCl₂

The chemical formula for table salt is NaCl.

What is the center of an atom called?

  • Electron
  • Proton
  • Nucleus
  • Neutron

The center of an atom is called the nucleus.

What is the chemical symbol for iron?

  • Fe
  • Ir
  • In
  • I

The chemical symbol for iron is Fe.

What is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust?

  • Oxygen
  • Silicon
  • Aluminum
  • Iron

Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust.

What is the common name for H₂O₂?

  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Water
  • Oxygen Water
  • Heavy Water

The common name for H₂O₂ is hydrogen peroxide.

What is the pH level of pure water?

  • 6
  • 8
  • 7
  • 9

The pH level of pure water is 7, which is neutral.

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Hydrogen

Nitrogen is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere.

What is the chemical symbol for potassium?

  • Pt
  • K
  • P
  • Po

The chemical symbol for potassium is K.

What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

  • CO₂
  • CO
  • C₂O
  • C₂O₂

The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO₂.

What is the chemical symbol for calcium?

  • Ca
  • C
  • Cl
  • Cu

The chemical symbol for calcium is Ca.

What is the chemical symbol for silver?

  • Ag
  • Au
  • Si
  • S

The chemical symbol for silver is Ag.

What is the chemical symbol for chlorine?

  • Cl
  • Cl₂
  • C
  • Ch

The chemical symbol for chlorine is Cl.