GENERAL SCIENCE CAPSULE 2015FOR SSC CGL/LDC & other Entrances INDEX www.bankersadda.com | www.sscadda.com | www.careerpower.in | www.careeradda.co.in Page 1 in | www.careerpower.careeradda.sscadda.com | www.com | www. 1 GENERAL SCIENCE:TIT BITS 3 2 3 VARIOUS BRANCHES OF SCIENCE 6 LIST OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 7 4 COMMON NAMES OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS 5 8 TYPES OF VITAMINS 9 6 ABOUT MINERALS 9 7 ORES AND ALLOYS 10 8 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT HUMAN BODY 9 10 COMMON DRUGS & THEIR USES 11 10 IMPORTANT SCIENTIFIC LAWS & THEORIES 11 11 TYPES OF DISEASES 13 12 DISEASES IN PLANTS 13 14 SCIENTIFIC NAMES 15 14 BLOOD GROUP 16 15 SI UNITS 16 16 SOME EQUIPMENT USED AS TRANSDUCER 17 17 SOME FRUITS & EDIBLE PARTS 18 18 VITAMINS-DISCOVERIES 18 www.S.bankersadda.in Page 2 .No TOPIC Page No.co. com 15. 27. When a cricketer lowers his hand while catching the ball. In which atmospheric layer are the communication satellite located. Which is the world's first man-made satelliteSputnik-I. Ginger is a stem and not a root. 11.Life science or Biological science(studies concerned with living matter) General Science : 1. Inadequate secretion of Insulin hormone causes which disease -Diabetes.Conservation of momentum. Chemical technology dealing with the conversion of base metals into gold is .Physical science(studies concerned with non-living matter) 2.Osmosis. 6. alters the rate of the reaction but remains chemically unchanged at the end of the process is called Catalyst. The temperature at which all substances have zero thermal energy . On which phenomena the process of Dialysis used on patient with affected kidneys is Based . A unit used to express the focal power of optical lenses-Dioptre. 8. www. 14. usually the science is characterized by the methodologies and approaches of the hypothesises. 23. 22. Laughing gas is chemically known as. When a piece of ice floating in a beaker of water melts.co. 24.com | www. it saves him from injury due to . When we wind a watch which energy is stored Potential Energy.Liver.bankersadda. Chickenpox and Measles are caused due to the attack of Virus or Bacteria . Energy stored in a dry cell is .GENERAL SCIENCE CAPSULE 2015 SCIENCE : The word science comes from the Latin word scientia which implies knowledge .Ionosphere. The largest gland in the body which is dark red in colour is. | www. Any substance which when added to a reaction. the level of water will rise or fall-Remains the same. 17. 18. postulates.careeradda. The distance travelled by light in one year is called Light year.Virus. Natural science is broadly divided into: 1. observed or detected in nature by the man and society and the knowledge that grows out of such study.Nitrous Oxide. Which planet is the brightest of all the planets-Venus.Alchemy. 20. 4. Full form of AIDS is . Study of insects is called-Entomology. An organism which derives its nourishment from another living organism is called-Parasite. 19. The science is broadly categorized into two groupsNatural science and Social science . Common cold. True or False . The blood vessels carrying blood from the heart to various parts of the body is called-Artery. theories and laws based experimental observations and mathematical conclusions. Small pieces of solid matter which are found scattered in the inter-planetary space of the solar system are known as-Meteoroids. 21. The velocity that a body with less mass must achieve in order to escape from the gravitational attraction of a more massive body is called-Escape Velocity.in Page 3 .careerpower.sscadda.Chemical energy.in | www. Influenza. 9.(4 oct 1957) 13.True (because it has nodes and Internodes). 2. 7.Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 25. 12. 10. 26. The science as subject has come to mean the systematic.natural science deals with the nature or physical world . consistent and excellent study of the physical world including everything than can be seen. 5. assumptions. Newton's which law states that the rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the force applied and takes place in the direction in which the force act -Newton's second law of motion. 16. 3.273 degree celcious. The scientific principle behind 'Fibre Optics' is – Total internal reflection of light. The study of the inter-relations of animals and plants with their environment is called-Ecology. Which metal is used to galvanise iron .Atom.Red and Green 63. Study of Grass is called . etc. The heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance through one degree celcius is called Specific heat. 42.Hygrometer 65. The scale used to measure the magnitudes of earthquakes is called . The branch of science which deals with study of nature and properties of light is called. 57. What is the unit of heat . trucks. Rainwater collected after 30 to 40 minutes of raining is not suitable for drinking because it is .At very low pressure and high temperature. a long-sighted eye can only see farther objects which is corrected by using Convex lens 80. 52. Substances used for destroying or stopping growth of micro-organisms in living tissue is Called -Antiseptic. An instrument that measures and records the relative humidity of air is . The scientist who explained about blood circulation for the first time was .Oncology.Elasticity. Water that does not form lather with soap easily is called Hard water. Which combination of colours is the most convenient during day and night time-. The smallest part of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction is called .Anemometer 70. The fundamental scientific principle in the operation of a battery is . It is because water has-High specific heat 79. Which physical property will be unaffected with increase in quantity . 58.Fusion reactions 74. 53. 56. In order to stay over the same spot on the earth. 33. 35.Richter scale.Temperature 66.com | www. Optical illusion often witnessed in deserts when the objects on the surface of the earth at 37. Lymph differs from blood in not having . Due to contract of eyeball.William Harvey 72. B and AB 51. www. Universal receivers can receive blood from . Volatile substance that incapacitates for a time by powerfully irritating the eyes.sscadda. 32.Calorie.The Equator 78. Which types of waves are used in a night vision apparatus .Oxidation-reduction 68. Edward Jenner is associated with . The lines drawn on maps joining the places having same barometric pressure is called -Isobars. Subtances produced by micro-organism that kill or prevent growth of other micro-organism is called Antibiotics.Zinc 69. Nitroglycerine is used as . Study of Tumor is called . The unit used to measure loudness of sound is Decibel.Optics. buses. When cream is separated from milk the density of milk increases or decreases-Increases 61. Nobel.Infrared waves 77. 40. 38.Density.An explosive 73. The ability of a body to resist tension or compression and to recover its original shape and size when the stress is removed is called . Permanent Research Station of India. In high mountaneous regions bleeding through nose occurs because .Acidic | www. 30.in | www.careerpower. Water is used to cool the engines of cars. The different colours of different stars are due to the variation of.Genetics.Gravitational pull is more at the poles.Antarctica 76.co.Alfred B. 55. The ancient oriental art of growing trees in dwarf form is called . 45. 36. 43. 44. The branch of biology dealing with study of Heredity is . Who discovered life in plants . A. 31.Agrostology.Small Pox 71.28. 29. 59. Why does a drop of liquid assume a spherical shape Because a sphere has the least surface tension 60. 41.Oil has less surface tension than water. Which is left when an hydrogen atom loses its electron . 47.in Page 4 . Oology is the branch of science dealing with the study of -Birds egg. In a dry cell battery which are used as electrolytes Ammonium Chloride and Zinc Chloride 75. The negatively charged particles which revolve around the nucleus of the atom in certain orbits is called .Bonsai.A proton 67. Substances which react with acids to form salts is called .Groups O. A gas will behave as an ideal gas at . 46.Tear gas. a geostationary satellite has to be directly Above .Base. Who is the inventor of Dynamite .The pressure of the blood in the capillaries is higher than the outside air pressure. 50. Why does a man weigh more at the poles than at the equator . 39.Jagadish Chandra Bose. Kwashiorkor is caused due to the deficiency of Protein.Red Blood Corpuscles.Electron. The speed greater than the speed of sound is calledSupersonic speed. Diamond is harder than Graphite due to difference of Crystalline structure. Oil spreads over the surface of water because . provoking tears is called . Dakshin Gangotri is located at .com 54. 62. 34.bankersadda. 48. Solar Energy is due to the process of . An element which does not react with oxygen is Helium 64. 49.careeradda. The instrument used to measure the force and velocity of the wind is. What is the percentage of Nitrogen.careeradda.Leukocytes 87.Violet colour 86.Astrochemistry 83. What is a compound that is a white solid which absorbs water vapour from the air – Calcium chloride 90. Due to which Phenomenon is the formation of colours in soap bubbles – Interference of light 121. Which gase is supporter of combustion – Oxygen 112. What do we call the process of separation of pure water from impurities – Distillation 94. Why does pressure of a gas increases due to increase of its temperature– Kinetic energies of die gas molecules are higher | www. What is the name of gas which is present in both the natural gas and the biogas – Methane 95. On heating. When it turns sour. Other name of Red Blood Cells is .careerpower.com 107. Which group of gases contribute to the "Green House effect" – Carbon dioxide and Methane 115. present in ammonium sulphate – 21% 105.Mitochondria 85. What is alcohol obtained in the saponification process – Glycerol 97. Which method of water purification does not kill microorganism – Filtration 111. Which are the two main constituents of granite– Iron and silica 110. Which is the nuclear particle having no mass and no charge. A liquid initially contracts when cooled down to 4 degree Celsius but on further cooling down to zero degree Celsius. Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany is located at Lucknow. No matter how far you stand from a mirror. your image appears erect. What is a tick paste of cement. Organelles which is known as the power house of the cells . Gypsum loses certain percentage of its water content and what does it become – Plaster of Paris 116.Erythrocytes 88. Which antiseptic compound is present in Dettol – Chloroxylenol 89. By which was the presence of Cobalt. To which product of equivalent weight and valency of an element is equal – Atomic weight 91. What is the name of liquid – Water 117. what will be the pH – Less than 6 www. What do cathode rays case when obstructed by metal –emission of X-rays 99.co.sscadda. Ethanol containing 5% water By which name is it known – Rectified spirit 102.in Page 5 . Uttar Pradesh 84. On which principle a pressure cooker works – Elevation of boiling point of water by application of pressure 122. Which element forms the highest number of compounds in the periodic table – Silicon 92. Of which alloy the commonly used safety fuse-wire is made – Alloy of Tin and Lead 96. electrostatic and gravitational forces come – Non-contact forces 118. Sodium stearate is a salt and how is it used – To make soap 109. Due to which Phenomenon are advanced sunrise and delayed sunset found in the sky – Refraction of sunlight 120. but only spin – Neutrino 106. With which liqued is anomalous expansion associated – Water 100.bankersadda. and their interaction with radiation is called . The pH of fresh milk is 6. it expands. Which is not an anesthetic agent in surgical operations – Acetone 104. Photosynthesis takes place maximum in red colour and minimum in . Which is used to dilute oxygen in the gas cylinders used by divers – Helium 98. The refining of petroleum is done by the process of Fractional Distillation Physical quantities which are completely described by a magnitude (size) alone are known as .Scalar quantities 82. Study of the abundance and reactions of chemical elements and molecules in the universe.in | www. Other name of White Blood Cells is . in Vitamin B-12 established for the first time – Borax-Bead test 113. sand and water called – Mortar 101. Of which Container radioactive materials should be kept – Pb 103. How is the mirror likely to be – Either plane or convex 119. How does addition of ethylene dibromide help to petrol – Elimination of lead oxide 93.com | www.81. Which metal can deposit copper from copper sulphate solution – Iron 114. How must have metals used to make wires for safety fuses– Low resistivity and low melting point 108. Under which category Magnetic. Where will be the net acceleration of the vehicle – towards the centre of circle 136.Angiology Study of Fungi and fungus diseases is called.Entomology Study of Female Reproductive System is called Gynaecology Study of production of Three Dimensional Image using Laser is called . cause and remedy is called Pathology Study of Serum is called .Nephrology Study of Birds is called . What is a good conductor while carrying current – Electrically neutral 141.Cardiology Study of skin is called . symptoms. Then its– kinetic energy is always greater than zero 132.Palaeontology Study of Bones is called .Etiology Study of Ears and their diseases is called .Cytology Science dealing with the functions and the diseases of heart is called . its functions and its disorders is called .careerpower. of quantum theory of radiation – Plank 144. Which is responsible for the working of Newton's colour disc experiment – Persistence of vision 143. During which radioactivity radiation is not emitted – Cathode rays 130. A motor vehicle is moving in a circle with a uniform speed. cars.Pisciculture | www.Pedology Branch of science dealing with Urinary system is called Urology Study of Viruses is called . What is the device used for measuring the wavelength of X-rays – Bragg Spectrometer 142.Osteology Study of Soils is called . What is Photon – The fundamental unit/quantum of Light 145.Ornithology Study of Fossils is called .in | www. Who is the founder.Holography Study of Snakes is called . What type of lenses are used in movie projectors – Convex 129. In how many hours does geostationary satellite complete its one revolution around the earth – 24 hours 134. on which effect does it work – Magnetic effect of current 135. By which Signal a television channel is characterised – Frequency of transmitted signal 140.Anthropology Study of cells is called .Bacteriology Science dealing with the origin and development of mankind is called .Myology Study of development of Embryos is called Embryology Study of Insects is called . With which field is a current carrying conductor associated – A magnetic field 125. On which the linear expansion of a solid rod is independent – On its time of heat flow 126. When does a liquid disturbed by stirring come to rest – Due to Viscosity www.in Page 6 .Serpentology Production of Raw Silk by rearing of Silk Worms is called Sericulture Study of Algae is called -Phycology Study of diseases. An object is undergoing a non-accelerated motion. then What will be– Its velocity changes 133. Rearing. which cuts off the electricity supply in case of short-circuiting.Neurology Branch of Biology dealing with the phenomena of Heredity is called . A particle is moving freely.co.123.Mycology Study of Tumors is called -Oncology Study of Liver and its diseases is called .sscadda.Virology Study of resistance of body against infection (immunity) is called -Immunology Study of Muscles is called .Otology Study of Condition and Structure of Earth is called Geology Study of Kidneys and its function is called .Hepatology Study of the Nervous system. During sunrise and sunset. Which property of a proton may change while it moves freely in a magnetic field – Velocity 137.com | www.Serology The Breeding.Genetics Study of causes of Diseases is called .com BRANCHES OF SCIENCE Study of Heavenly bodies is called -Astronomy Study of bacteria and the diseases caused by them is called . Why does white light into its components – Due to dispersion 128. Which doesn't have any effect on velocity of sound – Pressure 127.Dermatology Study of Blood Vascular System is called . etc – The effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is reduced 139. Why are ball bearings used in bicycles. and Transplantation of Fish is called . MCB. By which Newton’s may the weight of an object be assigned– Laws of gravitation 124. What is Its rate of change in momentum – Zero 131.bankersadda. If an object undergoes a uniform circular motion.careeradda. why does sun appears reddish-orange – Reddish-orange light is least scattered by the atmosphere 138. Calorimeter 10. An instrument used for measuring depth of the ocean is called . A glass tube for measuring volumes changes in the chemical reactions between gases -Eudiometer 35. An instrument for measuring blood pressure is called . tube or rod is called-Callipers 9. A microphone designed to be used underwater for recording or listening to underwater sound. An instrument used for relative density of liquids is called .Crescograph 31. 2. Gramophone 36.Endoscope 34. .Hygrometer 37. A device used to measure atmospheric pressure Manometer 39.Refractometer 45.Barometer 6. . An intrument used to measure difference in hearing is called . . An instrument used for measuring growth in plants. An instrument used for measuring electrical potential differences is calledElectrometer 14. An instrument that continuously records a barometer's reading of atmospheric pressure.Pyrometer 23. Barograph 29.Study of Eyes and its diseases is called . An instrument used for measuring Solar radiation is called . An intrument used to measure potential difference between two points is called .Altimeter 2. An instrument used for comparing the luminous intensity of two sources of light is Called Photometer 22. An instrument for measuring a Refractive Index of a substance is called . An instrument used for tracing movement of heart. An instrument used to measure high temperature is called .Phonograph 42. An instrument used for measuring speed of the vehicle is called . An instrument to measure atmospheric pressure and conditions is called .Hydrometer 18.in | www. An instrument used to measure the moisture content or the humidity of air or any gas. An instrument used for detecting the presence of electric charge is called. An instrument attached to the wheel of a vehicle.sscadda. A medical instrument used for hearing and analysing the sound of Heart is called .Fathometer 17. .com 24.Lactometer 19.Hydrophone 38. An instrument used for recording the intensity and origin of earthquakes shocks is called – Siesmograph 25. An apparatus used for converting high voltage to low and vice-versa is called.Opthamology LIST OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT 1.careerpower. A device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is called.Chronometer 33.Galvanometer 16.Microphone 40.Audiometer 5.Voltmeter 7.in Page 7 .Odometer 41. .Ammeter 3. An instrument used to measure the diameters of wire. to measure the distance traversed.Microscope 20.Sphygmomanometer 47. A clock that keeps very accurate time and determines longitude of a vessel at sea. An instrument used for taking angular measurements of altitude in astronomy and navigation is called Quadrant 44. direction and pressure of the wind is calledAnemometer 4. radiation.Speedometer 27. An instrument used for Spectrum analysis is calledSpectroscope 46.careeradda.co. 3. An instrument used in aircrafts for measuring altitudes is called . An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature is called . An instrument used for reproducing sound.bankersadda. An instrument used to measure quantities of Heat is called . An instrument used to measure the strength of an electric current is called . A device which converts sound waves into electrical signals.Cardiograph 32. An apparatus used for charging air with petrol vapours in an internal combustion engine is called – Carburettor 11. An instrument used for measuring Electric Current is called . An instrument used for measuring the temperature of the human body is called-Thermometer 12. 6.Transformer 28. An optical instrument used for magnified view of distant objects is called-Binoculars 8. An apparatus used in submarines for viewing objects lying above the eye level of the observer is called Periscope 21.Pyrheliometer 43. An instrument to measure the speed. An instrument used for magnified view of very small objects is called . or heat. An instrument used to examine internal parts of the body.Stethoscope | www.Dynamo 13. An instrument used to measure infrared.Thermometer 48.Sextant 26. An instrument used to measure Rainfall is called Rain Gauge www.Bolometer 30. 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An instrument used for measuring angular distance between two objects is called .Electroscope 15. formation of hormones. our diet must contain vitamins.It means a diet which contains right amount and types of foods and drink to provide essential nutrients and energy required for proper development of the body cells.com Vitamins:Vitamins are organic compounds required in small quantities for optimal health.5H2O CaOCL2 Trichloro Methane Calcium Carbonate Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide Solid Carbondioxide Magnesium Sulphate Calcium Sulphate Ferrous Sulphate Deuterium Oxide Acetic Acid Sodium Carbonate Calcium Hydroxide Potassium AluminiumSulphate Calcium Oxide Calcium Sulphate CHcl3 CaCo3 KOH NaOH CO2 MgSo4 CaSo4 FeSo4 D2 O CH3COOH Na2CO3 Ca(OH)2 KALSO4 Ammonium Ferrous Sulphate Zinc Sulphate Methane Magnesium Oxide Nitrous Oxide Mercuric Sulphide Sucrose Trinitrotoluene Silicon Oxide FeSO4(NH4)2SO 4. tissue and organs. An instrument designed for visual examination of the eardrum is called -Otoscope 56.Thermostat 52.careerpower.in Page 8 . A device that automatically regulates constant temperatures is called . Vitamins cannot be synthesised/produced by the human body. An instrument used for magnified view of distant objects is calledTelescope 51. tissues and bones. An instrument for testing the refractive power of the eye is called . A small scale calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale is called. It enhances the metabolism of proteins.co. Vitamins are required for growth in children.T. An instrument used in an aircraft indicating airspeed is called – Machmeter Baking Powder Blue Vitriol Bleaching Powder Chloroform Chalk (Marble) Caustic Potash Caustic Soda Dry Ice Epsom Gypsum Green Vitriol Heavy Water Vinegar Washing Soda Slaked Lime Potash Alum Quick Lime Plaster of Paris Mohr's Salt White Vitriol Marsh Gas Magnesia: Laughing Gas: Vermelium: Sugar: T.Vernier Scale 54. A device that measures low temperature is called Cryometer 57. thus. carbohydrates and fats.careeradda. An instrument used for measuring Viscosity is called Viscometer 53.6H2O ZnSo4.Optometer 55.in | www.N. COMMON NAMES OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS: Common Names www.7H2O CH4 MgO N 2O HgS C12H22O11 C7H5N3O6 SiO2 CaO CaSO42H2O Vitamins and Minerals Balance Diet:.sscadda.bankersadda. | www. An apparatus for recording the readings of an instrument and transmitting them by radio is called Telemeter 50. Balance diet should contain right amount of vitamins and minerals for overall development of the body.com Chemical Chemical | www. Sand Compounds Sodium Bicarbonate Copper Sulphate Calcium Oxychloride Formula NaHCO3 CuSO4. blood cells.49. D E Calciferol Tocopherol K Phylloquinone or Naphthoquinone Eggs. liver. Poor body growth. TYPES OF MINERALS: Minerals Calcium Iron Food Sources Milk.Vitamin-B complex (B1. milk.sscadda. Maintains Haemoglobin level in the blood. Maintains water balance.A. It is important for the function for the enzymes in the body. cheese and other diary products. nuts. depression. Vitamins are further divided into two groups(1) Fat soluble vitamins. Minerals helps in building strong teeth and bones. Soyabeans.in Page 9 . muscle cramp. osteomalacia. It maintains the pH balance of the | www. pale skin. It builds immunity and regulates cholesterol levels. Scurvy. B2. ability to fight infections decreases. egg yolk. It is a component of DNA and RNA. Failure to clot blood. diarrhoea. meat. weak immunity. weak www. Skin dryness. and (2) Water soluble vitamins. Potassium Fish. green leafy vegetables. nuts. Minerals: Minerals are also essential for proper development of the body. milk.com salt. depression. Iodine is the main building block of thyroid hormone. B3. It is required for transportation of Oxygen in the blood. whole grain.bankersadda. Phosphorus Meat. cereals. It also repair cells. poor development of body. dementia. eggs. tomatoes. whole grain. corn. Rickets. Retarded body growth Low blood pressure. cheese. D. bread products. Neurological problems. weak bones and teeth. Anaemia. liver. milk. dairy products. nuts. eggs. fish. Deficiency Diseases Night blindness. anaemia. control heart beat and blood pressure. Pellagra Anaemia. Goitre. cereals. fatigue. green leafy vegetables. almonds. Sodium Salt Zinc Meat. B12). problems of reproductive system. nausea. fish oils. sweet and white potatoes. olives. nuts. sores in the corners of the mouth. Egg. Oranges. pulses. tomatoes. maintains heart functions. fish. Meat.careerpower. T3 and T4. meat. poultry. milk. Meat. Beri-beri. fish. eggs.TYPES OF VITAMINS: Vitamin A Chemical Name Retinol Food Sources Milk. B1 B2 Thiamine Riboflavin B3 B5 Niacin or Nicotinic acid Pantothenic acid B6 Pyridoxine Organ meats. skin. Fatigue. cheese and liver. Iodine Iodine-enriched cheese. Water soluble vitamins . butter. B12 C Cyanocobalamin Ascorbic acid Meat. B6. fish. pea nuts. muscle cramp. Inflammation of tongue. C and Folic acid. It is required in building strong bones and teeth. constipation. E and K. kidney stones.co. Direct sunlight. Vegetable oils. cereals. cheese and other diary products. muscle contraction. dairy products. B5. Properties Build and maintain bones and teeth. proper function of nerves. It is essential for proper development of the body. liver. green www. hair. nuts.in | Deficiency Diseases Weak teeth and bones.com | www. skin disease. blood pressure and nervous system. Legumes. Low blood pressure. etc. fish. Fat soluble vitamins .careeradda. ): Life span of White Blood Cell(W.400. Quicklime. Calcite. blood. of blood www. nuts. Magnesium builds immunity. | www.000 .C. Chalcocite.careerpower. Calaverite. In male: 14-15 gm/100 c.B.): Normal White Blood Cell(W.): Largest White Blood Cells: Smallest White Blood Cells: Who discovered Blood Group: Blood Platelets count: Haemoglobin (Hb): www. In female: 4 to 5 million/cubic mm 100 to 120 days 3-4 days 5000-10000/cubic mm 20 seconds Erythrocytes Monocytes Lymphocyte Karl Landsteiner 150. Chromium and Nickel Silver and Gold Tin and Lead Iron and Nickel Magnesium Nickel Steel Stainless Steel Electrum Solder Invar Important Facts About Human Body: Largest and strongest Bone in the body: Smallest Bone in the body: Number of Cells in the body: Volume of Blood in the body: Number of Red Blood Cells(R. vegetables.C. Borax Strontianite. Milarite Beryl Alloy Brass Bronze Gun Metal German Silver Duralumin Components Copper and Zinc Copper and Tin Copper. Magnesium and Manganese Aluminium and Magnesium Iron and Nickel Iron. Witherite Greenockite Chalk. Cuprite Quartz. Lemonite. Corundum. Silestine Cassiterite Zincite.C. Epsom salt. Scheelite Pentlandite. Copper. Cryolite.): Life span of Red Blood Cells(R. Asbestus Chromite Malachite. Magnetite. Copper pyrites Galena Magnesite. Chalcopyrite.com | www. Dolomite. Magnesium Green cereals.B. meat. Antimony (Sb) Barium (Ba) Cadmium (Cd) Calcium (Ca) Chromium (Cr) Copper (Cu) Gold (Au) Iron (Fe) Lead (Pb) Magnesium (Mg) Manganese (Mn) Mercury (Hg) Potassium (K) Silver (Ag) Sodium (Na) Strontium (Sr) Tin (Sn) Zinc (Zn) Uranium (U) Tungsten (W) Nickel (Ni) Beryllium (Be) Ores Bauxite. In male: 5 to 6 million/cubic mm 2. Zinc and Nickel Aluminium.c.C. Silvenites Hematite.B.sscadda. Zinc and Tin Copper.vegetables. Dolomite.com It affects nervous system Alloys: ORES AND ALLOYS: ORES: Metal Aluminium (Al) muscles. felspar. Carnalite Pyrolusite Cinnabar Carnalite. Calamine Uraninite Wolframite.in | Femur (thigh bone) Stapes in ear 75 trillion 6 litres (in 70 kg body) 1.B.000 platelets per micro litre 1. Sylvite. It controls the water balance of the body.co. 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It is a drug that promotes the production of urine.c. 12-16/minute 31 pairs Thyroid gland 40 weeks or 9 calendar months 72 beats per minute Liver Gluteus Maximus or Buttock Muscle Stapedius Aorta Inferior Vena Cava Sciatic Nerve Neurons (nerve cells) 25 cm 72 per minute Eyelids 200-300 gm | www.It states that a body when wholly or partially immersed in a liquid. P = Pressure and V = Volume. Brownian motion . 6.inPage 11 . Bernoulli's principle . PV = K (constant). Avogadro's Law .com Antihistamines or relieve pain. Archimede's principle . Thus.41 2-5 ml/ejaculation 250-400 million/ejaculation 28 days 45-50 years 3-5 minutes 1300-1400 gm in human adult 120/80 mm Hg Antiflatulent Antipyretics Analgesics Antispasmodic Antacid Diuretics Laxative 70 kg 37 degree celsius Important Scientific Laws and Theories: 1. | www. the body appears to lose a part of its weight. 4. O AB Common Drugs and Their Usage: Drugs/Medicine Anaesthetics Antibiotics 5.careeradda. It is a drug that reduces intestinal gas It is a drug used to lower body temperature. It is a drug used for preventing or correcting acidity. In female: 11-14 gm/100 c.Hb content in body: pH of Urine: pH of Blood: Volume of Semen: Normal Sperm Count: Menstrual cycle: Menopause age: Blood clotting time: Weight of Brain: Normal Blood Pressure (B. where. volume of a given mass of a gas varies inversely with the pressure of the gas. It is a drug used to relieve symptoms of cold and allergies. increases.It states that equal volumes of all gases under similar conditions of temperature and pressure contain equal number of molecules.5-8 7. The aerodynamic lift on the wing of an aeroplane is also explained in part by this principle.P. Aufbau principle . irregular motion exhibited by small solid particles when suspended in a liquid or gas due to irregular bombardment by the liquid or gas molecules.in | www. It states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed but it can be transformed from one form to another. 19. Coulomb's Law . The squares of the orbital periods of planets are proportional to the cubes of their mean distance from the Sun. Graham’s Law of Diffusion . 13. with the same direction and speed in a straight line unless acted upon by some external force.careerpower.careeradda. Heisenberg principle (uncertainty principle) .All particles of matter mutually attract each other by a force directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Ohm's Law .com | www.An object at rest tends to stay at rest. 18. 17. of the conductor does not change. Since energy cannot be created or destroyed. 15. (2) The centre of gravity of the body and that of the liquid displaced should be in the same straight line. and an object in motion tends to stay in motion. 14. The www. Charles's Law . Newton's Second Law of Motion .Each planet revolves round the Sun in an elliptical orbit with the Sun at one focus.It states that force of attraction or repulsion between two charges is proportional to the amount of charge on both charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Newton's First Law of Motion .It explains that no two electrons in the same atom or molecule can have the same set of quantum numbers. the volume of a given mass of gas increases or decreases by 1/273 part of its volume at 0 degree celsius for each degree celsius rise or fall of its temperature.For a body to float.It states that the rates of diffusion of gases are inversely proportional to the square roots of their densities under similar conditions of temperature and pressure. 10. 11. if gaseous — all the volumes being measured under similar conditions of temperature and pressure.It is the change in wavelength that occurs when light is scattered by the atoms or molecules in a transparent medium.sscadda.To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Newton's Law of Gravitation . 12.It states that the current passing through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the potential difference across the two points provided the physical state and temperature etc. 20.co.bankersadda.It states that pressure remaining constant. 21. Raman effect . 22. the following conditions must be fulfilled: (1) The weight of the body should be equal to the weight of the water displaced. Law of Floatation .The rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the force applied and takes place in the direction in which the force acts. 9. the amount of energy present in the universe is always remain constant.It is impossible to determine with accuracy both the position and the momentum of a particle such as electron simultaneously.The scattering of light by very small particles suspended in a gas or liquid. Pauli exclusion principle . 8. 16.in | www.com | www. Kepler's Law . Law of conservation of energy .inPage 12 . Tyndall effect .Gases react together in volumes which bear simple whole number ratios to one another and also to the volumes of the products. Gay-Lussac’s Law of combining volumes .7. Newton's Third Law of Motion . straight line joining the Sun and the planet sweeps out equal areas in equal intervals. Cholera . white roundworm called Enterobiusvermicularis. AIDS (Acquired Immunono Deficiency Syndrome) . Tetanus . Tapeworn 2.TYPES OF DISEASES List of Diseases caused by Virus.bankersadda.It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Pneumonia. Protozoa and Worm: Disease caused by Viruses: 1. It is caused by Trypanosomabrucei. It is caused by Leishmaniadonovani.It is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. 6. Typhoid . 8. Leprosy . polio virus. Dengue fever -It is caused by Dengue virus. It is caused by rabies virus.com | www. Most cases of filaria are caused by the parasite known as Wuchereriabancrofti. 5. 6.co. and JC virus. 3. The Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria is neither a virus nor a bacteria It is caused by Entamoebahistolytica. Rabies . Kala azar It is spread by Anopheles mosquitoes. it is a single celled parasite that multiplies in red blood cells of humans. Herpessimplex.careeradda. Bacteria. Plague . Filariasis 3.It is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).It is caused by Varicella-zoster virus.It is caused by Clostridium tetani. Disease caused by Bacteria: 1.It is caused by Salmonella typhi. Chicken pox . It is caused by small.It is caused by Yersinia pestis. It cannot live on its own. 5. Mumps -It is caused by Mumps virus. 2. measles virus.It is caused by Vibrio cholerae. | www. 3. diphtheriae. Tuberculosis . 8. Whooping Cough It is caused by a bacterium called Borde tella pertussis. thin. 4.It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Diphtheria .It is caused by Rabies virus (Rhabdoviridae family).It is caused by Coryne bacterium DISEASE CAUSED BY PROTOZOANS: 1. Pinworm www.careerpower. Sleeping sickness 4. 7. It survives within the intestine of an animal including human. 9.in | www. 7. DISEASE CAUSED BY WORMS: 1. Measles -It is caused by Measles virus. Viral encephalitis It is an inflammation of the brain. 2. Amoebic dysentery 3.sscadda.inPage 13 . 4.com They are intestinal parasites. Small Pox It is caused by Variola virus. Malaria 2. It is caused by thread like filarial nematode worms. 9. Common Cold -It is caused by Rhinovirus. Cabbage.com | www. It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin B2. It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin A. It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin C.bankersadda. List of some of the fungal. viral and bacterial diseases are given below: FUNGAL DISEASES IN PLANTS: Name of the Crop/Plant Sugarcane Bajra (Pearl Millet) Pigeon Pea. It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin B. COMMON HUMAN DISEASES AND AFFECTED BODY PART: Disease AIDS Arthritis Asthma Bronchitis Carditis Cataract Cystitis Colitis Conjunctivitis Dermatitis Diabetes Diphtheria Eczema Goitre Glossitis Glaucoma Gastritis Hepatitis Jaundice Malaria Meningitis Myelitis Neuritis Otitis Osteomyelitis Paralysis Pyorrhoea Peritonitis Pneumonia Rhinitis Rheumatism Tuberculosis Tonsillitis Trachoma Affected Body Part Immune system of the body Joints Bronchial muscles Lungs Heart Eye Bladder Intestine Eye Skin Pancreas and blood Throat Skin Thyroid gland Tongue Eye Stomach Liver Liver Spleen Brain and spinal cord Spinal cord Nerves Ear Bones Nerves and limb Teeth Abdomen Lungs Nose Joints Lungs Tonsils Eye www. It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin D. It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin K. and viruses. Bajra. Ariboflavinosis 3. Coffee Potato Grapes. Most plant diseases are caused by fungi. Scurvy It is caused due to deficiency of mineral Iron. Mustard Radish. It is caused due to deficiency of Protein. Kwashiorkor 7.in | www. Goitre 5. bacteria. Rickets 10. Turnip Fungal Disease Red Rot Ergot. Viral and Bacterial diseases in Plants: Diseases in plants are caused by different agent and affect its different parts.co.inPage 14 . It is caused due to deficiency of Iodine.VITAMINS AND MINERAL DEFICIENCY DISEASES: 1. It is caused due to deficiency of mineral Calcium. Green Ear. Papaya Wheat Rust. BeriBeri 4. Impaired clotting of the blood 6. Anaemia 2. Smut Wilt Tikka Blast Foot Rot Powdery Mildew Rust Late Blight Downy Mildew White Rust VIRAL DISEASES IN PLANTS: Name of the Crop/Plant Potato Banana Papaya Tobacco Carrot Viral Disease Leaf Roll.com DISEASES IN PLANTS Fungal. Cauliflower. Night Blindness 8.careeradda.careerpower. Osteoporosis 9. Mosaic Bunchy Top Leaf Curl Mosaic Red Leaf BACTERIAL DISEASES IN PLANTS: | www.sscadda. Cotton Ground Nut Rice Paddy. co.inPage 15 .careeradda.com | www.in | www.sscadda. Brown Rot SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF COMMON PLANT/ TREES/ VEGETABLES /CEREALS/FRUITS ETC. Scientific Name of Plant Apple Pyrusmalus Bamboo Bamboosaaridinarifolia Brinjal Solanummelongena Banana Musa paradisicum Black Gram PalsoesMungo Banyan Ficusbenghalensis Black Pepper Piper nigrum Clove Syzygiumaromaticum Carrot Daucascarota Cucumber Cucumissativas Capsicum Capsicum fruitscence Chiku Achrassapota Cotton Gossypiumherbaceum Green Gram Phaseoliesauicus Guava Psidium guava Ginger Zingiberofficinale Garlic Allium sativum Jack fruit Artocarpusintegra Jowar Sorghum Vulgare Kadamb Anthocephalusindicus Lemon Citrus limonium Maize Zea mays Mango Mangiferaindica Neem Azadhirachtaindica Onion Allium cepa Orange Citrus aurantium Potato Solanumtubersum Pomegranate Punicagranatum Peacock Flower Delonixregiarafin (Gulmohar) Purple orchid tree Bauhinia purpurea (Kachnar) Peepal Ficusreligiosa Linn. Rice Cotton Tomato Potato Bacterial Disease Blight Black Arm Canker Ring Rot.: Teak Tamarind tree Tomato Watermelon Wheat Tectonagrandis Linn.Name of the Crop/Plant Beans.bankersadda.careerpower. Pineapple Ananussativus Radish Raphanussativus Rice Oryza sativa Silver Oak Grevillearobusta Sandalwood Santalum album Spinach Lactuca sativa Turmeric Curcuma longa Tobacco Nicotinatobaccum Tulsi Ocimum sanctum www. Tamarindusindica Lycopersicanesculentum Citrullus vulgaris TriticumAestivum Scientific Names of Common Animals: Common Name of Scientific Name of Animal Animal Cat Feliscatus Cobra Elapidaenaja Camel Cameluscamelidae Cheetah Acinonyxjubatus Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes Crocodile Crocodilianiloticus Chameleon Chamaeleontidate Dog Cannisfamiliaris Deer Artiodactyl cervidae Dolphin Delphinidaedelphis Elephant Proboscideaelephantidae Frog Anuraranidae Fox Cannisvulpes Giraffe Giraffacamalopardalis Giant Panda Ailuropodamelanoleuca Goat Capra hircus Housefly Muscadomestica Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius Horse Eqquscaballus Hyena Hyaenidaecarnivora Kangaroo Macropusmacropodidae Lion Pantheraleo Lizard Saurialacertidae Mouse Rodentiamuridae Panther Pantherapardus Pig Artiodactylasuidae Porcupine Hystricomorphhystricidae Rabbit Leporidaecuniculas Rhinoceros Perrissodanctylrthinocerotidae Scorpion Archinidascorpionida Sea Horse Hippocampus syngnathidae Squirrel Rodentiasciurus Tiger Pantheratigris Zebra Equidaeburcheli Common Name of Plant/Vegetables/Cereals/Fruits etc.com | www. B Universal donor Can receive blood from A.B.AB B.com SI Unit Meter/second square Square meter Radian/second Pascal farad Fathom Kilogram/cubic meter Ampere Volt Ohm/metre Kilowatt hour Watt Coulomb Volt Joule | www.com Symbol m/s2 m2 ω Pa F ftm kg/m3 A V -kWh W C V J | www.inPage 16 .BLOOD GROUP AND ITS CLASSIFICATION : K. Landsteiner : Classified human beings (1900) in four groups on the basis of the reaction of their blood: A.in | www.O Universal Accepter Only O SI Units of Measurement: Quantity Acceleration Area Angular Velocity Atmospheric Pressure Capacitance Depth of Sea Density Electric Current Electromotive Force Electrical Conductivity Electric Energy Electric Power Electric Charge Electric Potential Energy www.AB Only AB O None A.sscadda.careeradda.co. Blood group Carries antigen Carries antibody A B AB A B A.O B.careerpower.bankersadda.B B A None Can donate blood to A.AB and O. K) sr N/m2 m/s K s Pa.com | www. Battery Chemical energy into electrical energy 9.inPage 17 .careeradda.in | www. No. Electric motor Electrical energy into mechanical energy 10.Force Newton Frequency Heat Impulse Illuminance Inductance Length Luminous Flux Luminous Intensity Mass Momentum Hertz Joule Newton second Lux Henry Meter Lumen Candela Kilogram Kilogram meter/second Weber Tesla Watt Dioptre Radian Becquerel Ohm Joule per kilogram kelvin steradian Newton/square meter Meter/second Kelvin Second Pascal second Cubic meter Newton Joule Magnetic Flux Magnetic Flux Density Power Power of Lens Plane Angle Radioactivity Resistance Specific Heat Solid Angle Surface Tension Speed/Velocity Temperature Time Viscosity Volume Weight Work N (kg m/s2) Hz J Ns lx H m lm Cd kg kg m/s Wb T W d rad Bq Ω J/(kg.com | www. Dynamo Candle Mechanical energy into electrical energy Chemical energy into light and heat energy 3. Electric Bulb Electrical energy into light and heat energy 8. Equipment Energy Transformed 1.bankersadda. Microphone Sound energy into electrical energy 4.sscadda. Loud Speaker Electrical energy into sound energy 5.careerpower. 2.co. Tube light Electrical energy into light energy 7. Solar cell Solar energy into electrical energy 6.s M3 N J SOME EQUIPMENT USED TO TRANSFORM ENERGY: S. Sitar Mechanical energy into sound energy www. in | www. Collum Selman Waksmann Christian Bernard Ronald Ross Edwards and stepto Karl Landsteiner James Watson and ArtherArg James Watson and Crick Banting Edward Jenner Robert Koch Banting Alexander Flemming Johan E. Cosimir Funk Mc.Salk Guerin Calmatte Luvenhauk –Leeuwenhock Karl Landsteiner | www.co.inPage 18 .bacteria Diabetes Penicillin Polio vaccine BCG Bacteria Blood transfer www.careerpower.SOME FRUITS AND THEIR EDIBLE PARTS: Fruits Apple Pear Mango Guava Grapes Papaya Coconut Tomato Banana Edible Part Fleshy thalamus Fleshy thalamus Mesocarp Entire fruit Pericarp and placenta Mesocarp Endosperm Pericarp and placenta Mesocarp and Endocarp Fruits Wheat Cashew nut Lichi Gram Groundnut Mulberry Jackfruit Pineapple Orange Edible Part Starchy endosperm Peduncle and cotyledons Aril Cotyledons and embryo Cotyledons Entire fruit Bract.com Inventor/Discoveries F.com | www.bankersadda.Hopkins. Parianth and seed Bract.Collum Holst Mc. Parianth Juicy hair MEDICINAL DISCOVERIES: Inventions/Discoveries Vitamin Vitamin-A Vitamin-B Vitamin-C Vitamin-D Streptomycin Heart Transplantation Malaria parasite and treatment First test tube baby Antigen RNA DNA Insulin Vaccine of chicken pox T.sscadda.careeradda.B. 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