Everyday Science MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS & NTS — 1,815 Free Practice Questions

About Everyday Science & General Science for One Paper Exams

Everyday Science — also called General Science — is a core subject in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS, and PMS one-paper exams, usually carrying 10–15 marks. It tests your understanding of scientific concepts encountered in daily life: how the human body works, basic chemistry of common substances, physics of light and sound, environmental science, and notable inventions and discoveries.

Unlike specialised science exams, Everyday Science in competitive exams focuses on practical knowledge rather than complex formulas. You should know why the sky is blue, how vaccines work, what causes earthquakes, which vitamin deficiency causes which disease, and the basic mechanics of everyday technology. These are the types of questions that distinguish high scorers.

One Paper organises Everyday Science into clear subcategories — Human Body & Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Inventions, Space & Astronomy, and Scientific Instruments. Each MCQ comes with a concise scientific explanation, helping you understand the "why" behind each answer rather than memorising disconnected facts.

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Sample MCQs

1. The thyroid gland is located in:

   • A) Abdomen
   • B) Neck
   • C) Chest
   • D) Head

   Answer: B

2. Asch conformity experiments showed that participants would:

   • A) Never conform to an incorrect group answer
   • B) Conform to a clearly wrong group answer about one-third of the time
   • C) Always conform
   • D) Only conform if threatened

   Answer: B

3. Rusting of iron is:

   • A) Physical change
   • B) Chemical change
   • C) Nuclear change
   • D) No change

   Answer: B

4. What is the powerhouse of the cell?

   • A) Nucleus
   • B) Ribosome
   • C) Mitochondria
   • D) Cell membrane

   Answer: C

5. Bernoullis equation relates:

   • A) Heat and work
   • B) Pressure, velocity, and elevation along a streamline for inviscid flow
   • C) Force and area
   • D) Mass and acceleration

   Answer: B

6. Which of the following is a conductor of electricity ?

   • A) Rubber
   • B) Pure water
   • C) Salt water
   • D) Benzene

   Answer: C

7. Breastfeeding is recommended exclusively for the first:

   • A) 2 weeks
   • B) 6 months, with continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods through 12 months and beyond
   • C) 1 month
   • D) 3 months

   Answer: B

8. In a parallel plate capacitor, doubling the distance between plates while keeping charge constant will:

   • A) Double the capacitance
   • B) Halve the capacitance
   • C) Double the voltage
   • D) Both B and C

   Answer: D

9. What particle carries a negative charge?

   • A) Proton
   • B) Neutron
   • C) Electron
   • D) Positron

   Answer: C

10. Instrument used to measure earthquake intensity:

    • A) Barometer
    • B) Richter Scale
    • C) Thermometer
    • D) Hygrometer

    Answer: B

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