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General Science for Coast Guard Yantrik

Coast Guard Yantrik sets 15 General Science questions for 15 marks in the Stage I — Computer Based Test, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.

15 questions15 marks3 topics

How to approach General Science in Coast Guard Yantrik

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 Yantrik stage, from the official pattern.

StageQuestionsMarksTimeShare
Stage I — Computer Based Test1515—14%

General Science syllabus for Coast Guard Yantrik

Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.

  • Physics: motion, force, energy, electricity and magnetism
  • Chemistry: matter, reactions and everyday chemistry
  • Biology: human body and health basics

Sample General Science questions with solutions

Written to the Coast Guard Yantrik 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.

Physics · solved example

Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

  • BarometerCorrect
  • Voltmeter
  • Odometer
  • Thermometer

Solution

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

Chemistry · solved example

Which gas is commonly known as laughing gas?

  • Carbon dioxide
  • Methane
  • Sulphur dioxide
  • Nitrous oxideCorrect

Solution

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is called laughing gas and is used as a mild anaesthetic in dentistry and surgery.

Chemistry · solved example

What is the chemical symbol of silver?

  • Au
  • AgCorrect
  • Sr
  • Si

Solution

The symbol of silver is Ag (from Latin argentum).

Biology · solved example

Which vitamin is synthesised in the human body on exposure to sunlight?

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin DCorrect

Solution

Sunlight on the skin converts a cholesterol derivative into Vitamin D, which is essential for absorbing calcium and keeping bones strong.

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Sit General Science under a real clock

General Science shows up in every Coast Guard Yantrik mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.

  • Coast Guard Yantrik: 30-question practice mock

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Frequently asked questions

How many General Science questions are asked in Coast Guard Yantrik?

Coast Guard Yantrik CGEPT 2026 sets 15 General Science questions for 15 marks in the Stage I — Computer Based Test.

Is there negative marking for General Science in Coast Guard Yantrik?

No. The Coast Guard Yantrik 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 Yantrik?

The Coast Guard Yantrik syllabus lists Physics: motion, force, energy, electricity and magnetism, Chemistry: matter, reactions and everyday chemistry, Biology: human body and health basics. 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 Yantrik 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 Yantrik mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.