Physics · solved example
What is the SI unit of length?
- Litre
- Gram
- Second
- MetreCorrect
Solution
The metre is the SI unit of length.
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General Science for Coast Guard Navik (GD)
Coast Guard Navik (GD) sets 40 General Science questions for 40 marks across 2 stages, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
40 questions40 marks3 topics
How to approach General Science in Coast Guard Navik (GD)
Physics, chemistry and biology at roughly the secondary-school level, tested as direct factual recall. NCERT-level fundamentals cover most of it, and the questions repeat across cycles, so past-paper topics are the sharpest guide to what to revise.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Science is worth in each Coast Guard Navik (GD) stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I — Computer Based Test | 15 | 15 | — | 14% |
| Stage I — Computer Based Test | 25 | 25 | — | 23% |
General Science syllabus for Coast Guard Navik (GD)
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Physics: motion, force, work and energy, electricity, magnetism (Class 12 for Section II)
- Chemistry: matter, elements and compounds, everyday chemistry
- Biology: human body, health and disease, basics of life science
Sample General Science questions with solutions
Written to the Coast Guard Navik (GD) pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Chemistry · solved example
Which gas is the most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
- Argon
- Oxygen
- NitrogenCorrect
- Carbon dioxide
Solution
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere, the largest share.
Biology · solved example
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
- 206Correct
- 300
- 256
- 196
Solution
An adult human skeleton has 206 bones; a newborn has around 300 that later fuse.
Chemistry basics · solved example
The chemical symbol Na stands for which element?
- Nitrogen
- Neon
- SodiumCorrect
- Nickel
Solution
Na is sodium, from its Latin name natrium. Several symbols come from Latin rather than English and are worth memorising together: K for potassium (kalium), Fe for iron (ferrum), Cu for copper (cuprum), Ag for silver (argentum) and Au for gold (aurum). Nitrogen is N, neon is Ne and nickel is Ni.
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General Science shows up in every Coast Guard Navik (GD) mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.
Frequently asked questions
How many General Science questions are asked in Coast Guard Navik (GD)?
Coast Guard Navik (GD) CGEPT 2026 sets 40 General Science questions for 40 marks, split across 15 in the Stage I — Computer Based Test and 25 in the Stage I — Computer Based Test.
Is there negative marking for General Science in Coast Guard Navik (GD)?
No. The Coast Guard Navik (GD) written stage carries no negative marking, so it is worth attempting every General Science question you can.
Which General Science topics matter most for Coast Guard Navik (GD)?
The Coast Guard Navik (GD) syllabus lists Physics: motion, force, work and energy, electricity, magnetism (Class 12 for Section II), Chemistry: matter, elements and compounds, everyday chemistry, Biology: human body, health and disease, basics of life science. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise General Science for Coast Guard Navik (GD) free?
Every General Science question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the Coast Guard Navik (GD) mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.