Biology · solved example
Which is the largest gland in the human body?
- LiverCorrect
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
- Kidney
Solution
The liver is the largest gland (and largest internal organ) in the human body. The kidney is an organ, not a gland.
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General Science for RRB Section Controller
RRB Section Controller sets 25 General Science questions for 25 marks in the Computer Based Test, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
25 questions25 marks4 topics
How to approach General Science in RRB Section Controller
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 RRB Section Controller stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test | 25 | 25 | — | 25% |
General Science syllabus for RRB Section Controller
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Physics at class 10 level: motion, force, work, energy, light, sound, electricity and magnetism
- Chemistry at class 10 level: matter, atomic structure, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals
- Life Sciences at class 10 level: cell structure, human body systems, nutrition and environment
- Basic environmental science and pollution
Sample General Science questions with solutions
Written to the RRB Section Controller 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
What is the SI unit of mass?
- KilogramCorrect
- Joule
- Metre
- Newton
Solution
The kilogram is the SI unit of mass.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Science questions are asked in RRB Section Controller?
RRB Section Controller Latest notified cycle sets 25 General Science questions for 25 marks in the Computer Based Test.
Is there negative marking for General Science in RRB Section Controller?
Yes. RRB Section Controller deducts one third of a mark for each wrong answer, General Science included, so unsure guesses cost you. One third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Which General Science topics matter most for RRB Section Controller?
The RRB Section Controller syllabus lists Physics at class 10 level: motion, force, work, energy, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, Chemistry at class 10 level: matter, atomic structure, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals, Life Sciences at class 10 level: cell structure, human body systems, nutrition and environment, Basic environmental science and pollution. 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 RRB Section Controller 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 RRB Section Controller mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.