Grow Your GK

Grow Your GK



The theory of relativity was propounded by
Albert Einstein

********

The principal metal used in manufacturing steel is
Iron

********

An alimeter is used for measuring
Altitude

********


Oology is the study of
Birds eggs

********

Radioactivity was discovered by
Henry Bacquerel

********

The metal used in storage batteries is
Lead

********

The instrument used to measure the relative humidity of air is
Hygrometer

********

Barometer was invented by
Torricelli

********

The unit of power is
Watt

********

Radium was discovered by
Marie and Pierrie Curie

********

The existence of isotopes was discovered by
Frederick Soddy

********

Dynamo was invented by
Michael Faraday
13
The nuclear reactor was invented by
Enrico Ferni

********

The law of gravitation was propounded by
Sir Isaac Newton

********

Crescograph was invented by
J.C.Bose

********

Crescograph is used to measure the
Rate of growth of a plant

********

Galileo's first scientific discovery was
Pendulum

********

Microscope was invented by
Aaton Van Leewen Hock

********

The scientist who is known as father of modern biology is
Aristotle

********

The first person to see a cell under microscope was
Robert Hooke

********

The smallest flowering plant is
Worffia

********

The four blood groups were discovered by
Karl Landsteiner

********

Sodium was discovered by
Sir Humphry Davy

********

The atomic number of oxygen is
Eight

********

The basic building blocks of proteins are
Amino acids

********

The botanical name of the cotton plant is
Gossipium Hirsutum

********

An Electroscope is used to
Detect charges on a body

********

The unit of loudness is
Phon

********

An ammeter is used to measure
Electric current

********

Plant that eat insects are called
Insectivorous plants

********

Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called
Parthenocarpic

********

Plants that flower only once in their lifetime are called
Mono carpic

********

The botanical name for rice is
Oryza Sativa

********

Penicillin is obtained from
Mould

********

The largest tree in the world is
Seguoia Gigantica

********

Herpetology is the study of
Reptiles

********

Entomology is the study of
Insects

********

Ornithology is the study of
Birds

********

Ichtyology is the study of
Fishes

********

Osteology is the study of
Bones

********

The botanical name for brinjal is
Solanum melongenal

********

The botanical name for onion is
Allium Cepa

********

The study of sound is called
Acoustics

********

The study of heavenly bodies is called
Astronomy

********

The study of tissues is called
Histology

********

Electric Lamp was invented by
Thomas alva Edison

********

The fear of crowd is called
Ochlophobia

********

The fear of books is called
Bibliophobia

********

The fear of going to bed is called
Clinophobia

********

The symbol of gold is
Au

********

The symbol of sodium is
Na

********

The symbol of Sr stands for
Strontium

********

The symbol Rb stands for
Rubidium

********

The symbol Md stands for
Mendelevium

********

Calcium sulphate is commonly called
Plaster of Paris

********

Sodium carbonate is commonly called
Washing Soda

********

Sodium chloride is commonly known as
Common Salt

********

The chemical name of Chloroform is
Trichloromethane

********

The chemical name of baking powder is
Sodium bicarbonate

********

The chemical name of bleaching powder is
Calcium hypochlorite

********

The formula HCL stands for
Hydrochloric Acid

********

The formula H2SO4 stands for
Sulphuric Acid

********

The formula CHCI3 stands for
Trichloromethane

********

The formula H2O2 stands for
Hydrogen peroxide

********

A fungus which can only survive on other living organisms is called
Obligate Parasite

********

A plant which lives in the dark is called
Scotophyte

********

A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a
Xerophyte

********

A plant adapted for growth in water is called a
Hydrophyte

********

Bifocal lens was invented by
Benjamin Franklin

********

Cement was invented by
Joseph Aspdin

********

Laser was invented by
Dr.Charles H.Townes

********

Electromagnet was invented by
William Sturgeon

********

Rayon was invented by
Sir Joseph Swann

********

Thermostat is an instrument used for regulating
Constant temperature

********

The science of organic forms and structures is known as
Morphology

********

Phycology is the study of
Algae

********

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research was established in
1945

********

CSIR stands for
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

********

ISRO stands for
Indian Space Research Organisation

********

The first human being to land on moon was
Neil Armstrong

********

The first Indian in space was
Rakesh Sharma

********

ISAC stands for
ISRO Satellite Centre

********

VSSC stands for
Vikram Sarabhai space Centre

********

The headquarters of ISRO is located at
Bangalore

********

VSSC is located at
Thiruvananthapuram

********

ISAC is located at
Bangalore

********

National Science Centre is located at
New Delhi

********

Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at
Rajahmundry

********

Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located at
Bangalore

********

The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in
August 1948

********

The first Indian Satellite was
Aryabhatta

********

The first Indian Satellite was launched in the year
1975

********

ASLV stands for
Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle

********

INSAT stands for
Indian National Satellite

********

The fear of women is known as
Gynophobia

********

The fear of men is known as
Androphobia

********

The scientist who developed the Quantum theory was
Max Plonck

********

The steam engine was invented by
James Watt

********

The botanical name of tea is
Camellia Sinensis

********

Logarithms were devised by
John Napier

********

The acid used in a car battery is
Sulphuric acid

********

The system for writing by blind people was invented by
Louis Braille

********

The parachute was used for the first time by
J.P.Blanchard

********

The German physicit who first demonstrated the existence of Radio waves was
Henrich Hertz

********

The instrument that records the intensity of earthquakes is
Seismograph

********

The laws of floating bodies was discovered by
Archimedes

********

The density of milk is measured by a
Lactometer

********

Fountain pen was invented by
L.E.Waterman

********

The instrument used to measure the pressure of gases is the
Monometer

********

Bhaskara I was a famous
Astronomer

********

The first atomic power station established in India was the
Tarapore Atomic Power Station

********

The role of heredity was demonstrated by
Mendel

********

The instrument used to measure the concentration of salt water is the
Salinometer

********

Spectroscopy is the study of
Anders John Angstrom

********

Dactylography is the study of
Finger Prints

********

A tangent galvanometer is used to study the
Strength of direct current

********

The fruit of Oak is called
Acron

********

ZETA stands for
Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly

********

The formula C6H5OH stands for
Phenol

********

Michael Faraday worked as an assistant under another scientist whose name was
Sir Humphry Davy

********

Vulcanised rubber was invented by
Charles Goodyear

********

The symbol Zn stands for
Zinc

********

The symbol He stands for
Helium

********

Celluloid was invented by
A.Parker

********

Glider was invented by
Sir George Caley

********

Safety matches was invented by
J.E.Lundstrom

********

Radio valve was invented by
Sir J.A.Fleming

********

Space Applications Centre is located at
Ahmedabad

********

Atomic Energy Commission is located at
Mumbai

********

Dynamics is the study of
Movements of bodies

********

Statics is the study of
Forces acting on bodies at rest

********

Mechanics is the study of
Forces acting on bodies

********

Zoology is the study of
Animal life

********

Botany is the study of
Plant life

********

Psychology is the study of
Human mind

********

The first American to orbit earth was
John H.Glen

********

The electro-cardiograph was invented by
William Einthoven

********

The molecular formula of cane sugar is
C12H22O11

********

A compound which contains only hydrogen and Carbon is called a
Hydrocarbon

********

The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and animals is
Formalin

********

The law of segregaton was propounded by
Mendel

********

Auriscope is used to detect
Ear disorders

********

The three states of matter are
Solid,liquid and gas

********

The scientific name for blood platelets is
Thrombocytes

********

The response of a plant to heat is called
Thermotropism

********

The response of a plant to touch is called
Trigmotropism

********

The symbol Zr stands for
Zirconium

********

Nickel was discovered by
Cronstledt

********

Manganese was discovered by
Gahn

********

The common name for pottasium carbonate is
Potash

********

Bismuth was discovered by
Valentine

********

The biggest plant seed is
Cocodemer

********

Toxicology is the study of
Poisons

********

Virology is the study of
Viruses

********

Paleontology is the study of
Fossils

********

Calorimeter is used to measure
Quantity of heat

********

Chronometer was invented by
John Harrison

********

Stethoscope was invented by
William Stockes

********

Spinning frame was invented by
Sir Richard Arkwright

********

Al stands for
Aluminium

********

Gd stands for
Gadolinium

********

Ir stands for
Iridium

********

Bi stands for
Bismuth

********

The Chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate is
NaHCO3

********

The chemical formula of common salt is
Nacl

********

The chemical formula of washing soda is
Na2CO3,IOH2O

********

The chemical formula of lime soda is
CaCO3

********

The chemical formula of chloroform is
CHcl3

********

The study of grasses is known as
Agrostology

********

The study of antiquities is known as
Archaeology

********

The study of the duration of life is known as
Chronobiology

********

The study of bacteria is known as
Bacteriology

********

Nylon was invented by
Dr.Wallace H.Carothers

********

Electric razor was invented by
Jacob Schick

********

The symbol of silver is
Ag

********

The symbol of silicon is
Si

********

The symbol of titanium is
Ti

********

Calcium oxide is commonly known as
Quick lime

********

A deviation of light passing from one medium to another is known as
Refraction

********

An apparatus for generation of atomic energy is called a
Reactor

********

A machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a
Generator

********

The first Indian woman in space was
Kalpana Chawla

********

The revolver was invented by
Samuel Colt

********

The refrigerator was invented by
J.Perkins