Chemistry

Which of the following is also known as wood alcohol?

[A] Methanol
[B] Ethanol
[C] Propanal
[D] Butanol
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Correct Answer: A [Methanol]
Notes:
Methanol (CH3OH) is also known as Wood Alcohol. It’s a solvent in many chemical
processes and is a component of automobile antifreeze.
2.White Phosphorous is represented by which among the following symbols?
[A] P1
[B] P2
[C] P3
[D] P4
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Correct Answer: D [P4]
Notes:
The most important form of elemental phosphorus from the perspective of
applications and chemical literature is white phosphorus. It consists of tetrahedral P4
molecules, in which each atom is bound to the other three atoms by a single bond.
This P4 tetrahedron is also present in liquid and gaseous phosphorus up to the
temperature of 800 °C when it starts decomposing to P2 molecules
3.Which among the following is known as White Vitriol?
[A] Zinc Sulphate
[B] Zinc Chloride
[C] Zinc Phosphate
[D] Zinc oxide
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4.Carnotite is a mineral of which among the following metals?
[A] Lead
[B] Uranium
[C] Aluminium
[D] Iron
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Correct Answer: B [Uranium]
Notes:
Carnotite is an ore of Uranium and comprises potassium, vanadium, water and few
other elements such as calcium, barium, magnesium, iron, sodium etc. It is a yellow
colored mineral.
5.The Super-heavy elements:
1. are generally not stable
2. are not found in nature Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The scientists recently confirmed existence of element 117- “Ununseptium (Uus),
which is 40% heavier than an atom of lead. This is one of the super heavy elements.
Elements with atomic number greater than 104 are referred to as Super-Heavy
Elements. Although super-heavy elements have not been found in nature, they can
be created by accelerating beams of nuclei and shooting them at the heaviest
possible target nuclei.
6.Consider the following chemicals:
1. Copper sulfate
2. Ozone
3. Hydrogen peroxide
4. Fluoride
Which of the above are used in chemical treatment process of drinking water?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
.
Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Copper sulphate is used as an algicide for algal growth is copper sulfate. Ozone or
Hydrogen peroxide is added to oxidise organic compounds, and thus reduce the
amount of coagulant required. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in water and
many foods. In addition, fluoride is intentionally added to the public water supplies,
because it has been demonstrated that communities with fluoride added to their
water supplies have significantly reduced incidence of tooth decay in children.
Fluoride makes teeth more resistant to the acid formed by bacteria in the mouth by
preventing these acids from removing essential minerals from the tooth surface.
Fluoride also helps to repair damaged tooth enamel.
7.Which of these states of matter has the maximum density?
[A] Solids
[B] Liquids
[C] Gases
[D] None of the above
.
Correct Answer: A [Solids]
Notes:
The density is maximum in case of solids. In the case of liquids, the density is less
than solids but more than gases. In gases, the density is minimum.
8.What is the ratio of change in configuration to the original configuration called as?
[A] Strain
[B] Stress
[C] Elasticity
[D] Rebound
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Correct Answer: A [Strain]
Notes:
The ratio of change in configuration to the original configuration is called strain.
Strain are of three types : 1. Linear 2. Volumetric 3. Shearing
9.What is the maximum stress after which the wire breaks called as?
[A] Tensile strength
[B] Shear strength
[C] Bulk strength
[D] Hooke’s strength
.
Correct Answer: A [Tensile strength]
Notes:
The maximum stress after which the wire begin to flow and breaks, is called
breaking stress or tensile strength. The force by application of which the wire breaks
is called the breaking force.
10.Which of the following catalyst is used generally during the hydrogenation of
Alkenes?
[A] Platinum
[B] Palladium
[C] Nickel
[D] All of the above
.
Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Dihydrogen gas adds to alkenes and alkynes in the presence of finely divided
catalysts like platinum, palladium or nickel to form alkanes.

11.What is the chemical name of Quick lime?

[A] Calcium peroxide
[B] Calcium oxide
[C] Calcium dioxide
[D] Calcium hydroxide
.
Correct Answer: B [Calcium oxide]
Notes:
The chemical name of Quick Lime is Calcium Oxide (CaO).
12.Which of the following is a correct Ore-Metal pair?
[A] Greenocite – Cadmium
[B] Ruby Silver – Lead
[C] Silestine – Copper
[D] Salt peter – Magnesium
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Correct Answer: A [Greenocite – Cadmium]
Notes:
Greenocite is an important ore of Cadmium. Ruby Silver is an important ore of Silver.
Silestine is an ore of Strontium and Salt peter is an ore of Potassium.
13.What is the general Q-value for alpha-decay?
[A] greater than 0
[B] less than 0
[C] equal to 0
[D] None of the above
.
Correct Answer: A [greater than 0]
Notes:
Q-value is the net kinetic energy gained in the process or, if the initial nucleus X is at
rest, the kinetic energy of the products. Clearly, Q> 0 for exothermic processes such
as α-decay.
14.What do we call the ratio of number of fission produced by a given generation of
neutrons to the number of fission of the preceding generation?
[A] Critical factor
[B] Energy factor
[C] Multiplication factor
[D] Moderation factor
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Correct Answer: C [Multiplication factor]
Notes:
The multiplication factor is the ratio of number of fission produced by a given
generation of neutrons to the number of fission of the preceding generation.
15.Which of the following represents the reaction of Calcium oxide and water to form
Slaked lime?
[A] Displacement reaction
[B] Combination reaction
[C] Double Displacement reaction
[D] None
.
Correct Answer: B [Combination reaction]
Notes:
A reaction in which a single product is formed from two or more reactants is known
as a combination reaction. For example: calcium oxide and water combine to form a
single product, slaked lime or calcium hydroxide.
16.Which of the following reactions take place when iron nail in a copper sulphate
solution becomes brownish in colour?
[A] Decomposition reaction
[B] Displacement reaction
[C] Double Displacement reaction
[D] None of the above
.
Correct Answer: B [Displacement reaction]
Notes:
Iron nail in the Copper Sulphate solution become brownish in colour and the blue
colour of copper sulphate solution fade. This happens because iron has displaced or
removed another element, copper, from copper sulphate solution. This reaction is
known as displacement reaction.
17.Which of these methods can be used to prevent rancidity?
[A] Adding antioxidants to the food
[B] Storing food at low temperature
[C] Replace the air with nitrogen in the packing material
[D] All of the above
.
Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
When food containing fats and oils are exposed to the atmosphere, the oxidation of
fat and oil occurs, this is called as Rancidity.
18.What is the sum of powers of the concentration of the reactants called as?
[A] Order of reaction
[B] Stage of reaction
[C] Zone of reaction
[D] None of the above
.
Correct Answer: A [Order of reaction]
Notes:
The sum of powers of the concentration of the reactants in the rate law expression is
known as the order of that chemical reaction.
19.What is the molecular geometry of a Methane molecule?
[A] Linear
[B] Trigonol Planar
[C] Tetrahedral
[D] Trigonol bipyramidal
.
Correct Answer: C [Tetrahedral]
Notes:
The hydrogen atoms sharing electrons with the central carbon atom have a 109
degree bond angle giving the molecule a tetrahedral geometry.
20.Which of the following gas is liberated when a metal reacts with an acid?
[A] Oxygen
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Carbon dioxide
[D] Nitrogen
.
Correct Answer: B [Hydrogen]
Notes:
The metal displaces hydrogen from the acids. This is seen as hydrogen gas. The
metal combines with the remaining part of the acid and forms a compound called a
salt.
1.Which among the following happens in an oxidation reaction ?
[A] Electrons are gained
[B] Electrons are lost
[C] Protons are gained
[D] Protons are lost
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Correct Answer: B [Electrons are lost ]
Notes:
Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion.
When oxidation occurs, an element loses electrons and its oxidation number
increases .i.e. it becomes more positive.

3.Which among the following was the first artificially produced element?
[A] Neptunium
[B] Ununbium
[C] Technetium
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Technetium]
Notes:
Technetium was the first artificially produced element. It was isolated by Carlo
Perrier and Emilio Segrè in 1937. Technetium was created by bombarding
molybdenum atoms with deuterons that had been accelerated by a device called a
cyclotron.
4.The colors in the fine cut diamond are because of which among the following?
[A] Variance in transparency of diamond
[B] Variance in index of refraction
[C] Presence of Impurities
[D] Existence of definite planer layers
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Correct Answer: C [Presence of Impurities]
Notes:
Pure diamond should transmit visible light and appear as a clear colorless crystal.
Colors in diamond originate from lattice defects and impurities. The diamond crystal
lattice is exceptionally strong and only atoms of nitrogen, boron and hydrogen can
be introduced into diamond during the growth at significant concentrations (up to
atomic percents). Nitrogen gives yellowish color while the Boron gives bluish color.
5.Consider the following:
1. Atomic number
2. Atomic mass
3. Number of protons
4. Number of neutrons
Which among the above is / are same for each of C-12, C-13 and C-14?
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1 & 4
.
 Correct Answer: A [ 1 & 3]
Notes:
Isotopes contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
6. Which of the following elements expand on cooling?
1. Silicon
2. Germanium
3. Sodium
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
.
Correct Answer: A [1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
Silicon and germanium expand with cooling rather than heating because they exhibit
so-called "negative thermal expansion.
7.What is the order of distance for interatomic forces to be active?
[A] 10–7 metre
[B] 10–8 metre
[C] 10–9 metre
[D] 10–10 metre
.
Correct Answer: D [10–10 metre]
Notes:
The forces between the atoms because of the electrostatic interaction between the
charges of the atoms are called interatomic forces. These forces are active if the
distance between the two atoms is of the order of atomic size i.e. 10–10 metre. These
forces are electrical in nature.
8.Which of the following is correct about the first ionization enthalpy of alkaline earth
metals?
[A] It is higher than corresponding Group 1 metals
[B] It is lower than corresponding Group 1 metals
[C] No fix pattern exist
[D] None of the above
.
Correct Answer: A [It is higher than corresponding Group 1 metals]
Notes:
The first ionization enthalpy of these metals is higher than corresponding Group 1
metals due to the small size of these elements compared to the corresponding alkali
metals. The second ionization enthalpy of these metals is lower than corresponding
alkali metals.
9.Which of the following is correct about Ammonia?
[A] The ammonia molecule is trigonal pyramidal in shape
[B] Ammonia gas is light blue in colour
[C] its aqueous solution is highly basic
[D] Ammonia gas is odorless
.
Correct Answer: A [The ammonia molecule is trigonal pyramidal in shape]
Notes:
Ammonia is a colourless gas with a pungent odour. Its aqueous solution is weakly
basic due to the formation of OH– ions. The ammonia molecule is trigonal pyramidal
in shape.
10.Which of the following is NOT correct about Phosphine?
[A] The chemical formula is PH3
[B] The electronic structure is like Ammonia
[C] It is odorless
[D] it is used as a dopant in semiconductor industries
.
Correct Answer: C [It is odorless]
Notes:
Phosphine is PH3. The electronic structure of Phosphine (pyramidal structure) is like
Ammonia. It is a colourless gas and has a spoiled fish smell. It is used as a dopant in
semiconductor industries.

11.What do we call the compounds formed by the linking of carbon by single bonds
in between them?
[A] Saturated compounds
[B] Unsaturated compounds
[C] Monovalent compounds
[D] Ionic compounds
.
Correct Answer: A [Saturated compounds]
Notes:
The compounds formed by the linking of carbon by single bonds in between them
are known as Saturated compounds. Alkanes are saturated compounds with
Methane (CH4) being one of the simplest saturated compounds.
12.Which of the following is / are correct statements about unsaturated carbon
compounds?
1. They have either double or triple bonds between the carbon atoms
2. They are more reactive than the saturated carbon compounds
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
.
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
The compounds of carbon having double or triple bonds between the carbon atoms
are known as unsaturated carbon compounds. They are known to be more reactive
than the saturated carbon compounds.
13.What is the common name of But-2-yne?
[A] Acetylene
[B] Methylacetylene
[C] Ethylacetylene
[D] Dimethylacetylene
.
Correct Answer: D [Dimethylacetylene]
Notes:
Dimethylacetylene is the common name of But-2-yne. Ethylacetylene is the common
name of But-1-yne. Methylacetylene is the common name of Propyne. Acetylene is
the common name of Ethyne.
14.Which of the following is a polymer of amino acids?
[A] Starch
[B] Cellulose
[C] Proteins
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Proteins]
Notes:
Proteins are the polymers of amino acids. They have generally 20 to 1000 amino
acids joined together in a highly organized arrangement.
15.Which of these metals is most commonly used as control rods in the nuclear
reactors?
[A] Platinum
[B] Cadmium
[C] Cobalt
[D] Silver
.
Correct Answer: B [Cadmium]
Notes:
Cadmium is most commonly used as control rods in the nuclear reactors. Cadmium
absorbs neutrons in the reactors, preventing them from creating additional fission
events.
16.Which of the following elements is present in heavy water?
[A] Heavy Oxygen
[B] Heavy Hydrogen
[C] Heavy Chlorine
[D] Heavy Nitrogen
.
Correct Answer: B [Heavy Hydrogen ]
Notes:
Heavy water is water that contains heavy hydrogen or deuterium. Deuterium differs
from the hydrogen usually found in water, protium, in that each atom of deuterium
contains a proton and a neutron. Heavy water may be deuterium oxide, D2O or it
may be deuterium protium oxide, DHO.
17.Which among the following is not an example of emulsion?
[A] Butter
[B] Chocolate-Milk
[C] Curd
[D] Whipped Cream
.
Correct Answer: C [Curd]
Notes:
An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible.
Emulsions are part of a more general class of two-phase systems of matter called
colloids.
18.Who discovered electron?
[A] John Dalton
[B] James Chadwik
[C] Ernest Rutherford
[D] J J Thomson
.
Correct Answer: D [J J Thomson]
Notes:
Electron was discovered by an Irish scientist J J Thomson and electron is the first
subatomic particle to be discovered. J J Thomson is notable for proposing the water
melon model which is also called as plum pudding model.
19.Which metal does not present in the alloy “German Silver”?
[A] Nickel
[B] Zinc
[C] Copper
[D] Silver
.
Correct Answer: D [ Silver ]
Notes:
The German silver has long been in existence as it could be traced back to as far
back as early 18th century. This Silver was developed in Germany by the German
metalworkers in imitation of the Chinese alloys to be used as a substitute for silver
since silver is highly expensive. The German silver is also known as the Nickel
silver. These terms “German silver” and “Nickel silver” could be used
interchangeably. It is a silver-white alloy of Copper, Zinc and Nickel. The German
silver does not contain any trace of silver. The German silver is composed of three
major elements Copper, Zinc and Nickel and sometimes with a trace of Tin and
Lead. These elements vary in percentage with a range of Copper from
approximately 50% – 61.6%, Zinc with an approximate range of 17.2& – 19% and
Nickel with an approximate range of 21.1% – 30%. Theses compositions are always
specified when it comes to commercial alloys. German silver is extensively used
because of its hardness, toughness, and resistance to corrosion for articles such as
tableware (commonly silver plated), marine fittings, and plumbing fixtures. Because
of its high electrical resistance, it is used also in heating coils. It was discovered
(early 19th cent.) by a German industrial chemist, E. A. Geitner.
20.Which noble gas is used in radiotherapy?
[A] Neon
[B] Argon
[C] Radon
[D] Xenon
.
Correct Answer: C [Radon]
Notes:
Radon is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Rn and atomic
number 86. A radioactive noble gas that is formed by the disintegration of radium,
radon is one of the heaviest gases and is considered to be a health hazard. The
most stable isotope is 222Rn which has a half-life of 3.8 days and is used in
radiotherapy. Radon gas can accumulate in buildings, and drinking water, and cause
lung cancer, causing potentially 20,000 deaths in the European Union each year,
with an estimated 20,000 additional deaths per year in the US. Radon is a significant
contaminant that impacts indoor air quality worldwide. Essentially chemically inert,
but radioactive, radon is the heaviest noble gas and one of the heaviest gases at
room temperature. (The heaviest known gas is Uranium hexafluoride, UF6.) At
standard temperature and pressure, radon is a colourless gas, but when it is cooled
below its freezing point (202K; -71°C; -96°F) it has a brilliant phosphorescence
which turns yellow as the temperature is lowered and becomes orange-red at the
temperatures air liquefies (below 93K; -180°C). Natural radon concentrations in
Earth’s atmosphere are so low that radon-rich water in contact with the atmosphere
will continually lose radon by volatilization. Hence, groundwater has a higher
concentration of 222Rn than surface water. Likewise, the saturated zone of a soil
frequently has a higher radon content than the unsaturated zone due to diffusional
losses to the atmosphere.

22.Which of these polymer is commonly used in making parachute ropes?

[A] Bakelite
[B] Nylon-66
[C] Neoprene
[D] SBR
.
Correct Answer: B [Nylon-66]
Notes:
Nylon 66 is a polymer of adipic acid (tetra methelene dicarboxylic acid) and
hexamethelene diamine. Nylon 66 is used in the manufacturing of brushes synthetic
fibres, parachutes, ropes and carpets.
23.Which of these is the only metal that is liquid at ordinary room temperature and
pressure?
[A] Copper
[B] Zinc
[C] Mercury
[D] Beryllium
.
Correct Answer: C [Mercury]
Notes:
The only metal that is a liquid at ordinary room temperature and pressure is Mercury.
Mercury is a chemical element with atomic number 80 and symbol Hg.
24.Which of the following non-metals is most electronegative?
[A] Neon
[B] Fluorine
[C] Chlorine
[D] Oxygen
.
Correct Answer: B [ Fluorine ]
Notes:
Fluorine is the most electronegative element among all. Oxygen is the 2nd most
electronegative element. Francium is one of the least electronegative element.
25.Which of the following detergents is a cationic detergent?
[A] Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonates
[B] Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
[C] Both a and b
[D] None of the above
.
Correct Answer: B [Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide]
Notes:
Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide is an example of cationic detergent whereas
Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonates is an example of anionic detergent.
26.What is the chemical formula of Stearic acid?
[A] C17H34CO2H
[B] C17H35CO2H
[C] C18H36CO2H
[D] None of the above
.
Correct Answer: B [C17H35CO2H]
Notes:
Stearic acid is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C17H35CO2H. It is a raw
material for the saponification process.
27.Which of the following is not a primary fuel?
[A] Natural Gas
[B] Wood
[C] Kerosene
[D] Coal
.
Correct Answer: C [Kerosene]
Notes:
A primary fuel is that which is used in the same form as it occurs in nature. Kerosene
is obtained by the fractional distillation of oil, and hence is a ‘secondary fuel’.
28.Which among the following metals is used for galvanization?
[A] Zinc
[B] Copper
[C] Silver
[D] Iron
.
Correct Answer: A [Zinc]
Notes:
Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, to
prevent rusting. The most common method is hot-dip galvanizing, in which the parts
are submerged in a bath of molten zinc.
29.What is the process of conversion of solid state directly to gaseous state called?
[A] Distillation
[B] Condensation
[C] Sublimation
[D] Evaporation
.
Correct Answer: C [Sublimation]
Notes:
Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas phase,
without passing through the intermediate liquid phase.
30.Which of the following is the purest form of iron?
[A] Steel
[B] Cast Iron
[C] Pig Iron
[D] Wrought Iron
.
Correct Answer: D [Wrought Iron ]
Notes:
Iron is a chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. It is a metal in
the first transition series. It is the most common element (by mass) forming the
planet Earth as a whole, forming much of Earth’s outer and inner core. It is the fourth
most common element in the Earth’s crust. Wrought iron is the purest form of iron. It
contains less than 0.25% carbon. Wrought iron, one of the two forms in which iron is
obtained by smelting; the other is cast iron. Wrought iron is a soft, ductile, fibrous
variety that is produced from a semi fused mass of relatively pure iron globules
partially surrounded by slag. It usually contains less than 0.1 per cent carbon and 1
or 2 per cent slag. It is superior for most purposes to cast iron, which is overly hard
and brittle owing to its high carbon content.

31.Which of the following metals form an amalgam with other metals?

[A] Lead
[B] Tin
[C] Zinc
[D] Mercury
.
Correct Answer: D [Mercury ]
Notes:
An amalgam is a substance formed by the reaction of mercury with another metal.
Almost all metals can form amalgams with mercury, a notable exception being iron.
Silver-mercury amalgams are important in dentistry, and gold-mercury amalgam is
used in the extraction of gold from ore. Dentistry has used alloys of mercury with
metals such as silver, copper, indium, tin and zinc. Amalgam is an “excellent and
versatile restorative material” and is used in dentistry for a number of reasons.
32.Which metal does not present in the alloy “German Silver”?
[A] Nickel
[B] Zinc
[C] Copper
[D] Silver
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33.Which one amongst the following is not a GreenHouse gas?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Carbon Monoxide
[D] Chloro fluorocarbons
.
Correct Answer: A [Nitrogen]
Notes:
A greenhouse gas (sometimes abbreviated GHG) is a gas in an atmosphere that
absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. The primary
greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are water vapour, carbon dioxide,
methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Nitrous oxide (N2O) gas should not be confused
with nitric oxide (NO) or nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Neither nitric oxide nor nitrogen
dioxide is greenhouse gases, although they are important in the process of creation
of tropospheric ozone which is a greenhouse gas. There are several sources of
nitrous oxide, both natural and anthropogenic (human), to the atmosphere with many
of these sources difficult to measure. Because of this, there is general agreement
that the atmospheric sources and sinks of nitrous oxide are difficult to bring into
balance.
34.
Seaweeds are an important source of which of the following?
[A] Iron
[B] Chlorine
[C] Bromine
[D] Iodine
.
Correct Answer: D [Iodine]
Notes:
Edible seaweed products have been consumed in many Asian countries. Edible
seaweeds accumulate iodine from seawater and are therefore a good dietary source
of iodine. Adequate consumption of seaweed can eliminate iodine deficiency
disorders, but excessive iodine intake is not good for health. The recommended
dietary reference intake of 0.15 mg/d and 0.14 mg/d for iodine has been established
in the United States and Taiwan, respectively. Seaweed is an excellent source of
iodine. However, the amount it contains depends on the species. Kombu kelp offers
the highest amount of iodine, with some varieties containing nearly 2,000% of the
daily value in one gram. Seaweed is a source of iodine, necessary for thyroid
function and to prevent goitre. However, an excess of iodine is suspected in the
heightened cancer risk in Japanese who consume a lot of the plant, and even bigger
risks in post-menopausal women.
35.
What is the pH value of a neutral solution?
[A] 0-7
[B] 7
[C] 7-14
[D] None of the above
.
Correct Answer: B [7 ]
Notes:
The pH of a neutral solution is 7. Values less than 7 on the pH scale represent an
acidic solution. As the pH value increases from 7 to 14, the solution turns more
basic. Pure water is neutral. But when chemicals are mixed with water, the mixture
can become either acidic or basic. Examples of acidic substances are vinegar and
lemon juice. Lye, milk of magnesia, and ammonia are examples of basic substances.
In water and neutral solutions, the concentration of hydrogen ions is equal to the
concentration of hydroxide ions. All acidic solutions contain more hydrogen ions than
hydroxide ions. All alkaline solutions contain more hydroxide ions than hydrogen
ions.
36.Who developed the model of atomic structure?
[A] Bohr and Rutherford
[B] Volta
[C] Alfred Nobel
[D] Faraday
.
Correct Answer: A [Bohr and Rutherford]
Notes:
In 1911 Ernest Rutherford used experimental evidence to show that an atom must
contain a central nucleus. Neils Bohr further developed Rutherford’s nuclear atom
model. He used experimental evidence to support the idea that electrons occupy
particular orbits or shells around positively charged the nucleus of an atom.
37.How many moles are present in 36 gm of water?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 4
[D] 8
.
Correct Answer: B [2]
Notes:
The molecular weight of H2O = 18. Thus, 18 grams of H2O = 1 mol of H2O 36
grams of H2O = 2 mole of H2O
38.Heating of rubber with Sulphur is known as _____:
[A] Galvanisation
[B] Sulphonation
[C] Bessemerisation
[D] Vulcanisation
.
Correct Answer: D [Vulcanisation]
Notes:
Sulfur vulcanization or sulfur vulcanisation is a chemical process for converting
natural rubber or related polymers into more durable materials by heating them with
sulphur, or other equivalent curatives or accelerators.
39.Which among the following coal contains 90 per cent of carbon?
[A] Anthracite
[B] Bitumen
[C] Lignite
[D] Peat
.
Correct Answer: A [Anthracite]
Notes:
Coal is a combustible lustrous black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually
occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. The harder forms, such as
anthracite coal, can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to
elevated temperature and pressure. Hence, anthracite is known to contain 90 per
cent of carbon.
40.The soft silvery metalic element which ionizes easily when heated or exposed to
light and is present in atomic clocks is :
[A] Cerium
[B] Cesium
[C] Calcium
[D] Califonrium
.
Correct Answer: B [Cesium]
Notes:
In 1967, based on Einstein defining the speed of light as the most constant
dimension in the universe, the International System of Units isolated two specific
wave counts from an emission spectrum of caesium-133 to co-define the second
and the meter. Since then, caesium has been widely used in highly accurate atomic
clocks. Among alkali metals, cesium melting point 38.4°C has lowest ionization
energy Hence, it can show photoelectric effect to the maximum extent.

41.pH scale ranges from:

[A] 0 – 7
[B] 8 – 14
[C] 0 – 14
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [0 – 14]
Notes:
The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. The pH scale ranges
from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic. A pH greater than 7 is
basic. The pH scale is logarithmic and as a result, each whole pH value below 7 is
ten times more acidic than the next higher value.
42.In which type of chemical reaction a single product is formed from two or more
reactants?
[A] Combination reaction
[B] Decomposition reaction
[C] Displacement reaction
[D] Double displacement reaction
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Correct Answer: A [Combination reaction]
Notes:
A combination reaction is a reaction in which two reactants combine to form one
product. Oxygen and the halogens are very reactive elements and are likely to
undergo combination reactions with other elements.
43.Benzene cannot undergo:
[A] Substitution
[B] Addition
[C] Elimination
[D] Oxidation
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Correct Answer: C [Elimination]
Notes:
Benzene can not undergo Elimination reaction.
44.Which of the following substance’s smell is similar to Ethanoic acid?
[A] Tomato juice
[B] Kerosene
[C] Vinegar
[D] Lemon
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Correct Answer: C [Vinegar]
Notes:
Acetic acid (CH3COOH) also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic chemical
compound best recognized for giving vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell.
Vinegar is roughly 3–9% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main
component of vinegar apart from water.
45.Terylene is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and which acid?
[A] Benzoic Acid
[B] Salicylic acid
[C] Phthalic acid
[D] Terephthalic acid
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Correct Answer: D [Terephthalic acid]
Notes:
Terylene is a co-polymer of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. Also known as
Dacron, it is prepared by the condensation polymerization of ethylene glycerol and
terephthalic acid with elimination of water. The reaction is carried out at about 420-
460 K in the presence of a catalyst consisting of a mixture of zinc acetate and
antimony trioxide.
46.Which of the following is good insulator?
[A] Mercury
[B] Cadmium
[C] Germanium
[D] Glass
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Correct Answer: D [Glass]
Notes:
Those substances through which electric current cannot pass are called insulators.
Insulators have very high electrical resistance. For example, wood, rubber, glass,
paper, plastic and wax are insulators of electricity. Insulators cannot conduct
electricity due to absence of free electrons in them.
47.Which of the following is used as non-stick coating for cooking utensils?
[A] Perspex
[B] Styrofoam
[C] Polystyrene
[D] Teflon
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Correct Answer: D [Teflon]
Notes:
The non-stick coating used mainly for coating cooking utensils is made using PTFE
(polytetrafluoroethylene) that is also known by the name Teflon. Teflon is an inert
polymer with high thermal and chemical resistance. Besides, it is hydrophobic:
neither water nor water-containing substances wet it and it has one of the lowest
coefficients of friction.
48.Which of the following is not an example of a biomass energy source?
[A] Wood
[B] Gobar gas
[C] Atomic energy
[D] Coal
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Correct Answer: C [Atomic energy]
Notes:
Biomass energy is a renewable and sustainable source of energy derived from
organic matter and can be used to generate electricity and other forms of power.
Common materials that can be used to develop biomass fuel include manure, forest
debris, scrap lumber, mulch, sewage, certain crops and some kinds of waste
residue. It does not include Atomic energy.
49.What is a Vermicompost?
[A] Organic fertilizer
[B] Inorganic fertilizer
[C] Toxic Substance
[D] Type of soil
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Correct Answer: A [Organic fertilizer]
Notes:
Vermicomposting is a composting process that uses various species of worms,
usually red wigglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a heterogeneous
mixture of very high-quality compost. Vermicompost contains water-soluble nutrients
and is an excellent, nutrient-rich organic fertilizer and soil conditioner.
50.Which of the following has a strong fruity fragrance?
[A] Methyl chloride
[B] Methanoic acid
[C] Methanol
[D] Ethyl acetate
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Correct Answer: D [Ethyl acetate]
Notes:
Ethyl acetate is a fruity smelling liquid with a brandy note and is the most common
ester in fruits. It is the acetate ester formed between acetic acid and ethanol.It is
found in alcoholic beverages, cereal crops, radishes, fruit juices, beer, wine, spirits,
etc.