General Science PYQs with Detailed Explanations

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General Science PYQs with Detailed Explanations

Topic-wise lessons, explanations, exam traps and revision tests

3Detailed lessons
30Topic questions
10Pillar revision MCQs
OriginalExplanations
Student goal: Use this page as a subject dashboard. Complete each linked topic lesson, note your score and return here for the mixed revision test.

Detailed PYQ Lessons

10-question lesson

Physics Previous Year Questions with Explanations

Units, electricity, optics, sound, induction, buoyancy and everyday physics.

10-question lesson

Chemistry Previous Year Questions with Explanations

Atomic structure, acids and bases, redox, catalysts, alloys and common compounds.

10-question lesson

Biology and Human Body PYQs with Explanations

Cells, organelles, hormones, blood, vitamins, vectors and human physiology.

Recommended Study Order

  1. Read the first topic’s rapid-answer map.
  2. Attempt its ten questions without notes.
  3. Record every wrong concept in a revision notebook.
  4. Complete the other linked lessons.
  5. Attempt the mixed pillar test below.
Copyright and accuracy: The series does not reproduce full official papers. It independently rewrites selected recurring concepts and links to official repositories for verification.

10 Mixed Revision MCQs

Pillar revision question

The SI unit of force is:

Answer: B) Newton
Force is measured in newtons.
Related fact: One newton gives a one-kilogram mass an acceleration of one metre per second squared.
Pillar revision question

The SI unit of work and energy is:

Answer: A) Joule
Work and energy are measured in joules.
Related fact: Power is the rate of doing work and is measured in watts.
Pillar revision question

Ohm’s law is expressed as:

Answer: A) V = IR
Ohm’s law relates potential difference, current and resistance: V = IR.
Related fact: It applies under constant physical conditions.
Pillar revision question

The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:

Answer: A) 3 × 10⁸ m/s
Light travels in vacuum at about 3 × 10⁸ metres per second.
Related fact: Sound is much slower and requires a medium.
Pillar revision question

The atomic number of an element equals the number of:

Answer: B) Protons in the nucleus
Atomic number is the number of protons.
Related fact: In a neutral atom it also equals the number of electrons.
Pillar revision question

A neutral aqueous solution at 25°C has a pH of:

Answer: B) 7
A neutral solution has pH 7 at 25°C.
Related fact: Values below 7 are acidic and above 7 are basic.
Pillar revision question

An acid turns blue litmus:

Answer: B) Red
Acids turn blue litmus red.
Related fact: Bases turn red litmus blue.
Pillar revision question

Oxidation is commonly described as:

Answer: B) Loss of electrons
Oxidation is loss of electrons; reduction is gain of electrons.
Related fact: The two processes occur together in redox reactions.
Pillar revision question

The basic structural and functional unit of life is the:

Answer: B) Cell
The cell is the basic unit of life.
Related fact: Organisms may be unicellular or multicellular.
Pillar revision question

The “powerhouse of the cell” is the:

Answer: B) Mitochondrion
Mitochondria generate much of the cell’s ATP through respiration.
Related fact: They possess their own DNA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start with pillar pages or detailed lessons?

Use the pillar to understand the roadmap, then complete detailed lessons one by one.

Are explanations sufficient for final revision?

They provide a strong base, but students should also consult the official syllabus and standard textbooks.

How often should I reattempt the test?

Reattempt after 48 hours and after one week until you consistently score at least 8/10.

Prepared by Learn With Mahesh

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Last reviewed: 21 July 2026.

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Study and Accuracy Note: Exact exam attribution is used only when it can be checked in an official paper or final key.

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