Chemistry MCQs

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

1. Which of the following is not a correct statement about Bitumen?
[A] It’s a mixture of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic compounds
[B] Its is soluble in Carbon Disulphide
[C] SARA analysis is used to determine bitumen chemistry
[D] All of above are correct statements

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2. Who among the following had given the Atomic Theory?
[A] Benzamin Franklin
[B] Madam curie
[C] Albert Einstien
[D] John Dalton

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3. What is the primary use of Phenolphthalein in chemistry?
[A] A Solvent
[B] A Dye
[C] A Catalyst
[D] A Detergent

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4. Which among the following will emit maximum mass of carbon dioxide , when the same quantity is burnt of all of them?
[A] Kerosene
[B] Natural Gas
[C] Gasoline
[D] Propane

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5. Ilmenite, which is widely distributed along the Indian coastal lines is a mineral of __?
[A] Tungsten
[B] Titanium
[C] Gallium
[D] Tin

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6. Which among the following compound is most commonly used in the Photochromic lenses?
[A] Potassium Dichromate
[B] Silver Chloride
[C] Potassium ferrate
[D] Ferric Chloride

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7. Which of the following chemicals is resposible for temporary acid rain in colder regions?
[A] Hydrogen chloride
[B] Sulphur dioxide
[C] Nitric acid
[D] Nitrogen oxides

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8. What is the half life of the longest lived isotope of Francium?
[A] 1 minute
[B] 21 minute
[C] 21 hours
[D] 100 days

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9. Which of the following is NOT correct about Group 14 elements?
[A] All of them are solids
[B] Melting points are much higher than those of corresponding elements of group 13
[C] Carbon is a non-metal
[D] Germanium is a metal

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10. Brass is an alloy of which of the following metals?
[A] Copper and Tin
[B] Copper and Zinc
[C] Lead and Tin
[D] Zinc and Nickel

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