CSS NEXUS
CSS Solved General Science & Ability

CSS 2022General Science & AbilityQ. 1

Part-I MCQs: the 20 compulsory multiple-choice questions of the CSS 2022 General Science & Ability paper, with answers and short explanations.

By CSS Nexus Team ·

This answer to the CSS 2022 General Science & Ability paper (Q. 1) was written by the CSS Nexus team. Read the outline first, then see how each point is developed.

Outline

  • The 20 Part-I MCQs, each with its answer
  • Short reasons where the answer needs explaining
  • Answers without a reliable source are marked as unconfirmed or not confirmed

Answer

FPSC has not published these MCQs, so they are taken from published transcriptions, and the wording may differ slightly from the original paper. Answers are by the CSS Nexus team, and are correct as of the exam year.

Answers

1. Which of the following cannot be considered as a renewable source of energy? (A) Petroleum.

2. Which one can be considered as the unit of distance? (C) Light year.

3. Which of the following may be considered the most harmful radiation emitted by the sun? (C) Ultraviolet.

4. Which one is not a planet? (C) Moon.

5. COVID-19 is caused by? (B) Virus.

6. In which direction does the Earth rotate on its axis? (B) West to east.

7. Which of the following may be considered as a factor having influence on intelligence? (A) Heredity.

8. Which one can be considered in representing the geographic coordinate system? (B) Latitude.

9. Which one is not a part of cell phone memory? Not confirmed. No reliable source found.

10. Which part of the body will be affected mainly by fluoride pollution? (C) Teeth.

11. How can we symbolically write the ozone gas? (B) O3.

12. Which of the following is not an electromagnetic wave? (A) Sound wave.

13. For what terminology is the abbreviation GPS used globally? (B) Global Positioning System.

14. Plotting of the vibration caused by an earthquake on paper is called? (C) Seismograph.

15. What is the scientific name for atoms of the same element with different mass numbers? (A) Isotopes.

16. Combining of two non-metal atoms by sharing one or more pairs of electrons is called? (B) Covalent bond.

17. Which method may not be considered as a food preservation method? (D) None of these. All three are food preservation methods.

18. What does RNA stand for? (A) Ribonucleic Acid.

19. Deficiency of iron in the human diet causes? (C) Anemia.

20. Which of the following is not a part of quantities used to discuss computer memory? (A) Bite. 'Bite' is not a unit; bit and byte are.

Tags

Corrections and discussion

Nothing here yet. Spotted a mistake in this answer, or have a suggestion? Tell us below.

Add your comment, correction or suggestion

Everything is checked by our team before it appears. Please keep it respectful and on topic.

Your rating (optional)

Answered this question differently?

Submit your own answer — approved answers are published with your name.

Submit your answer

Get new solved papers on WhatsApp

Follow channel

More solved General Science & Ability

CSS 2026General Science & AbilityQ. 1

Part-I MCQs: the 20 compulsory multiple-choice questions of the CSS 2026 General Science & Ability paper, with answers and short explanations.

#cssnexus #GSA MCQs #CSS 2026 MCQs #General Science MCQs

CSS Nexus6 Nov 2026
CSS 2026General Science & AbilityQ. 2

(a) Evaluate the impact of excessive fertilizer use on soil chemistry and groundwater quality. (b) Describe the structural organization of the solar system, including terrestrial planets, gas giants, dwarf planets. (c) Discuss the environmental and chemical challenges associated with polymer degradation. Evaluate the effectiveness of biodegradable plastics in addressing global plastic pollution. (d) Identify the major causes of food deterioration (biological, chemical, physical) and give examples for each.

#cssnexus #Excessive Fertilizer Use #Soil Chemistry #Groundwater Nitrate

CSS Nexus6 Nov 2026
CSS 2026General Science & AbilityQ. 3

(a) Explain the key phases of Disaster Risk Management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. (b) Describe the physical factors that trigger Avalanches in mountainous regions. Name the modern technologies used in avalanche prediction and monitoring. (c) Discuss the structural diversity of lipids. Evaluate how variations in fatty acid composition influence membrane fluidity and cell signalling mechanisms. (d) Describe the process of solar photovoltaic energy conversion. How do factors such as irradiance, panel orientation, and temperature influence solar power output?

#cssnexus #Disaster Risk Management #Disaster Management Phases #Avalanche Triggers

CSS Nexus6 Nov 2026