Static GK isn’t only about history and geography — questions from science (physics, chemistry, and biology) are also asked regularly in general awareness sections of competitive exams.

These are usually concept-based, one-line factual questions.

Here’s a simple and complete article on Basic Physics, Chemistry & Biology for Static GK, written in easy English and focused on exam preparation

Basic Physics

Physics is the study of matter, energy, and motion — how objects move, forces act, and energy changes form.

Important Topics & Concepts

TopicKey Facts for Exams
Force & MotionNewton’s Laws of Motion; Unit – Newton (N)
Speed, Velocity, AccelerationSpeed = Distance/Time; SI unit – m/s
Work, Energy & PowerWork = Force × Distance; Energy unit – Joule; Power unit – Watt
GravitationLaw by Newton; acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²
Light (Optics)Reflection, Refraction, Lenses, Mirrors; speed of light = 3×10⁸ m/s
SoundTravels fastest in solids, slowest in gases; unit – decibel (dB)
ElectricityOhm’s Law (V = IR); Unit of current – Ampere; Resistance – Ohm (Ω)
MagnetismLike poles repel, unlike attract; Earth acts like a magnet
Heat & TemperatureHeat unit – Calorie/Joule; measured in Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin
PressureUnit – Pascal (Pa); Barometer measures air pressure

Basic Chemistry

Chemistry studies matter, its composition, and reactions. Many questions in exams come from everyday chemistry and periodic table facts.

Important Topics & Facts

TopicKey Points for Exams
Matter3 States – Solid, Liquid, Gas; Plasma & Bose-Einstein – special states
Atomic StructureAtom = Proton (+), Neutron (0), Electron (–)
Periodic TableDeveloped by Dmitri Mendeleev; Modern table by Moseley
Acids, Bases & SaltspH scale (0–14); <7 = Acidic, 7 = Neutral, >7 = Basic
Chemical ReactionsCombination, Decomposition, Displacement, Redox
Metals & Non-metalsMetals conduct heat & electricity; Non-metals do not
AlloysBrass = Copper + Zinc; Bronze = Copper + Tin
GasesOxygen (O₂), Nitrogen (N₂), Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
Important CompoundsWater (H₂O), Common Salt (NaCl), Baking Soda (NaHCO₃), Vinegar (CH₃COOH)
Atomic NumbersHydrogen = 1, Helium = 2, Oxygen = 8, Iron = 26
Noble GasesHelium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon (inert gases)

Basic Biology

Biology is the study of living organisms – plants, animals, and humans. Many one-liner questions come from human anatomy, diseases, and cell biology.

Important Topics & Concepts

TopicKey Facts for Exams
CellBasic unit of life; discovered by Robert Hooke
Human Body SystemsCirculatory (Heart), Respiratory (Lungs), Digestive (Stomach, Liver)
BloodRed Blood Cells (carry oxygen), White Blood Cells (fight diseases), Platelets (clotting)
VitaminsA – Eyes, B – Energy, C – Immunity, D – Bones, K – Clotting
DiseasesTB – Bacteria, Malaria – Plasmodium (Mosquito), AIDS – HIV Virus
GeneticsDiscovered by Gregor Mendel; DNA carries hereditary info
PhotosynthesisPlants make food using sunlight – CO₂ + H₂O → Glucose + O₂
RespirationProcess of releasing energy – Glucose + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O + Energy
Plant HormonesAuxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Abscisic Acid, Ethylene
ReproductionAsexual (one parent) & Sexual (two parents)
Human Body FactsNormal body temp – 98.6°F / 37°C; Brain = 80% water; Largest organ = Skin

Quick Static GK One-Liners

  • Force = Mass × Acceleration
  • Water boils at 100°C and freezes at 0°C
  • Battery converts chemical energy → electrical energy
  • Sun is the main source of energy on Earth
  • DNA = Deoxyribonucleic Acid
  • Blood group discovered by Karl Landsteiner
  • Vitamin C deficiency → Scurvy
  • Vitamin D deficiency → Rickets
  • Human Heart has 4 chambers
  • Green color of plants due to Chlorophyll

Quick Science Revision Chart

SubjectKey Term / ConceptFact / Example
PhysicsLightTravels at 3×10⁸ m/s
PhysicsElectricityV = IR (Ohm’s Law)
ChemistryCommon SaltNaCl
ChemistrypH < 7Acidic
BiologyCellBasic unit of life
BiologyVitamin DStrengthens bones

Exam Tip

Questions from science in static GK are usually basic and factual. Focus on:

  • SI Units
  • Discoveries & Scientists
  • Everyday Science (Chemicals, Diseases, Vitamins)
  • Simple formulas & principles