Chemistry MCQs

Chemistry Objective (Multiple Choice) General Knowledge Questions & Answers for SSC-CGL, UPPSC, UPSC, NDA, CDS and UPSC Civil Services Prelims Examination.

1. What are the essential components used in the production of Nitrolim, a fertilizer extensively used in the past?
[A] Nitrogen & Limestone
[B] Calcium Carbide and Nitrogen
[C] Calcium Carbide & Carbon
[D] Calcium Carbide and Limestone

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2. Which among the following is Quick Silver?
[A] Aluminium
[B] Mercury
[C] Lead
[D] Zinc

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3. What is the number of naturally occurring Halogens in the periodic table?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6

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4. Which among the following is the main constituent of vegetable oil and animal fats?
[A] Glycogen
[B] Triglyceride
[C] Galactose
[D] Diglyceride

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5. If a Hydrogen atom is removed from a hydrocarbon of Benzene group, the remaining residue is called _________?
[A] Alkyl
[B] Aryl
[C] Arene
[D] Azene

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6. Acid rain is capable of damaging the buildings and historic monuments which are made up of rocks such as limestone and marble. Which among the following is the end product of such reaction?
[A] Quick Lime
[B] Calcium Carbonate
[C] Calcium Hydroxide
[D] Gypsum

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7. Which of the following compound of sodium is generally prepared by Solvay process?
[A] Sodium Carbonate
[B] Sodium Hydroxide
[C] Sodium Chloride
[D] All of the above

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8. Which among the following is most advantageous in storage in fuel cells used in small, portable electronics such as phones and laptop computers?
[A] Methanol
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Formic Acid
[D] Acetic Acid

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9. Bell metal is an alloy of which of the following metals?
[A] Copper and Tin
[B] Copper and Mercury
[C] Copper and Lead
[D] Copper and Zinc

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10. Hydraulic Washing:

  1. is used for concentration of ores
  2. is based on differences in magnetic properties of the ore components

Which of the above is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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