Everyday Science questions that examiners keep bringing back: each of these 16
questions has appeared in at least 5 different solved papers in the GK360 archive
(611 papers, 55184 MCQs counted). Verified answers and
explanations on every card.
Q 1 Everyday Science 9 papers
Who invented the telephone?
A
Alexander Graham Bell
Correct
B
Thomas Edison
C
Guglielmo Marconi
D
Nikola Tesla
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Ans: Alexander Graham Bell
Correct Answer: Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone: he patented it in 1876 and made the first intelligible telephone call to his assistant Thomas Watson (Edison worked on the phonograph and light bulb, Marconi on radio, Tesla on alternating current).
Appears in 9 papers: CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q901–1000) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - Inventions and Inventors (2026) · Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PMS GK 2025 Booklet — General Knowledge Practice Set (2025) · PMS Screening 2025 GK Recall List — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2025) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD and Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 (Paper 2) Solved (2024) · PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector Past Paper 2024 (Paper 2) Solved (2024) · PMS 2023 High Yield Practice Set - General Knowledge One-Liners (2023) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Planning & Development Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019)
Q 2 Everyday Science 8 papers
The SI unit of pressure is?
A
Pascal
Correct
B
Joule
C
Watt
D
Newton
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Ans: Pascal
Correct Answer: Pascal
The SI unit of pressure is the pascal: one pascal is one newton of force per square metre, so atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 101,325 pascals.
Appears in 8 papers: CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q651–700) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q801–850) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK General Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 2 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Physical Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PPSC Junior Clerk BS-11 Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2018 Solved (2018) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015)
Q 3 Everyday Science 6 papers
Insulin is secreted by:
A
Adrenal gland
B
Pancreas
Correct
C
Thyroid gland
D
Pituitary gland
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Ans: Pancreas
Correct Answer: Pancreas
The pancreas secretes insulin from the beta cells located in the Islets of Langerhans to regulate blood glucose levels.
Appears in 6 papers: CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q201–250) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Biological Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PPSC Zilladar BS-16 Past Paper 2025 Solved - Irrigation Department (2025) · Inspector ANF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Research Officer, Senate Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · Railway Inspector Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007)
Q 4 Everyday Science 6 papers
Penicillin was discovered by:
A
Lister
B
Alexandar Fleming
Correct
C
Paul Elrich
D
None of these
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Ans: Alexandar Fleming
Correct Answer: Alexandar Fleming
Alexander Fleming discovered the first true antibiotic, penicillin, in 1928 when he noticed a mold destroying his bacteria cultures.
Appears in 6 papers: PMS 2026 GK General Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PPSC Junior Clerk (BS-11) Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC Manager Auqaf (BS-16) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC PMS S&GAD Combined Competitive Examination Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · Research Officer, Senate Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · Assistant Director, Economic Division Past Paper 2003 Solved (2003)
Q 5 Everyday Science 6 papers
The chemical formula of water is?
A
H₂O
Correct
B
CO₂
C
O₂
D
H₂SO₄
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Ans: H₂O
Correct Answer: H₂O
The chemical formula of water is H₂O: each molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Appears in 6 papers: Chemistry & Biology Tricky GK — Practice Set (2026) · CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q601–650) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 3 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 4 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · CSS MPT 2025 Everyday Science Section — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2025) · PMS 2023 High Yield Practice Set - General Knowledge One-Liners (2023)
Q 6 Everyday Science 6 papers
The largest gland in the human body is?
A
Liver
Correct
B
Pituitary
C
Thyroid
D
Pancreas
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Ans: Liver
Correct Answer: Liver
The liver is the largest gland in the human body and also the largest internal organ.
Appears in 6 papers: Chemistry & Biology Tricky GK — Practice Set (2026) · CSS MPT 2026 Full Mock Test — Solved MCQs with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Booklet — Solved Practice Set with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 1 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 3 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 4 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026)
Q 7 Everyday Science 6 papers
The SI unit of force is?
A
Newton
Correct
B
Joule
C
Pascal
D
Watt
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Ans: Newton
Correct Answer: Newton
The SI unit of force is the newton: one newton is the force needed to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second squared.
Appears in 6 papers: CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q601–650) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK General Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 1 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 3 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 4 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Physical Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026)
Q 8 Everyday Science 5 papers
Bronze is an alloy of:
A
Copper-Tin
Correct
B
Brass-Zinc
C
Copper-Nickel
D
None of these
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Ans: Copper-Tin
Correct Answer: Copper-Tin
Bronze is a hard metallic alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive.
Appears in 5 papers: CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q101–150) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · PPSC Lecturer Islamiat (BS-17) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC Store Officer (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Board of Revenue Punjab Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC Assistant Board of Revenue Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021)
Q 9 Everyday Science 5 papers
Deficiency of Vitamin-A results in:
A
Night blindness
Correct
B
Rickets
C
Scurvy
D
Goitre
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Ans: Night blindness
Correct Answer: Night blindness
Vitamin A deficiency primarily affects vision, often resulting in night blindness as a first symptom[cite: 572, 573].
Appears in 5 papers: PPSC PMS S&GAD Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2018 Solved (2018) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Patrol Officer Motorways Police Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 10 Everyday Science 5 papers
Frost is not formed generally on cloudy nights Reasons?
A
Absence of water vapour in the air
B
Clouds generate air currents and disturbances which do not promote frosty conditions
C
Clouds prevent radiation and therefore help the ground temperature remain higher
Correct
D
moisture of air has been sucked away by the clouds
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Ans: Clouds prevent radiation and therefore help the ground temperature remain higher
Correct Answer: Clouds prevent radiation and therefore help the ground temperature remain higher
Frost is generally not formed on cloudy nights because clouds prevent radiation, helping the ground temperature remain higher.
Appears in 5 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Customs Inspector Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 11 Everyday Science 5 papers
Lightning is caused when
A
similar charges of electricity rush towards each other
B
opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air
Correct
C
clouds strike against impurities in air and result in a gigantic frictional flare-up
D
earth exerts a pull on the floating clouds
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Ans: opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air
Correct Answer: opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air
Lightning is caused when opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air.
Appears in 5 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Customs Inspector Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 12 Everyday Science 5 papers
Sound cannot travel through:
A
Water
B
Steel
C
Air
D
Vacuum
Correct
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Ans: Vacuum
Correct Answer: Vacuum
Sound requires a physical medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to transmit mechanical waves; therefore, it cannot travel through a vacuum.
Appears in 5 papers: PMS 2026 GK Advanced Practice Set (Q1–50) (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Physical Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 (Paper 2) Solved (2019) · Special Branch Investigation Officer Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Customs Inspector (Batch 1) Past Paper 2005 Solved (2005)
Q 13 Everyday Science 5 papers
The most abundant element in the universe is:
A
Hydrogen
Correct
B
Oxygen
C
Carbon
D
Helium
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Ans: Hydrogen
Correct Answer: Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe, constituting roughly 75% of its elemental mass.
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Q 14 Everyday Science 5 papers
The SI unit of temperature is?
A
Kelvin
Correct
B
Celsius
C
Fahrenheit
D
Joule
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Ans: Kelvin
Correct Answer: Kelvin
The SI unit of temperature is the kelvin: the SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature, with 0 K (absolute zero) at -273.15°C; Celsius degrees are the same size but counted from water's freezing point.
Appears in 5 papers: CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q751–800) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK General Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 3 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 4 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Physical Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026)
Q 15 Everyday Science 5 papers
The study of earthquakes is called?
A
Seismology
Correct
B
Geology
C
Meteorology
D
Volcanology
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Ans: Seismology
Correct Answer: Seismology
The study of earthquakes is called seismology: it covers the causes, measurement and effects of seismic waves.
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Q 16 Everyday Science 5 papers
Which of the following air carries no moisture?
A
dry air
Correct
B
warm air
C
cool air
D
icy wind
E
None of above
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Ans: dry air
Correct Answer: dry air
Dry air, by definition, carries no moisture.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Everyday Science question is repeated the most?
"Who invented the telephone?" is the most repeated Everyday Science question in the archive — it has appeared in 9 different solved papers. Every question on this page has appeared in at least 5.
How are most-repeated Everyday Science MCQs counted?
The count runs over all 611 solved papers on GK360 (55184 MCQs). Question stems are normalised and matched exactly; a Everyday Science question qualifies when it appears in 5 or more different papers.
Are the answers and explanations reliable?
Yes. The version shown for each question is the one carrying a written explanation where the bank holds one, and every answer passed the same three-way verification as the past papers themselves.
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