Chemistry MCQs

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

1. Potassium permanganate is used to purify water. Which among the following properties of Potassium permanganate helps in this work?
[A] sterilizing
[B] oxidizing
[C] reducing
[D] leaching

Show Answer

2. Carnotite is a mineral of which among the following metals?
[A] Lead
[B] Uranium
[C] Aluminium
[D] Iron

Show Answer

3. Galvanizing is a metallurgical process that is used to coat steel or iron with which of the following?
[A] Zinc
[B] Lead
[C] Chromium
[D] Copper

Show Answer

4. Hard Water contains which of the following ?
[A] Aluminum
[B] Chlorine
[C] Calcium
[D] Zinc

Show Answer

5. Which among the following can be used as a preservative in Tomato Juice?
[A] Sodium Chloride
[B] Sodium carbonate
[C] Sodium benzoate
[D] Sodium Lauril Sulphate

Show Answer

6. Which among the following is correct statement about both rusting of iron and respiration?
[A] Both are exothermic reactions
[B] Both are endothermic reactions
[C] While Rusting is endothermic, respiration is exothermic
[D] While Rusting is exothermic, respiration is endothermic

Show Answer

7. Plumbism is a condition which occurs due to accumulation of:
[A] Lead in the body
[B] Sodium in the body
[C] Cadmium in the body
[D] Potassium in the body

Show Answer

8. Which of the following is not an isotope of Hydrogen?
[A] Protium
[B] Para hydrogen
[C] Deuterium
[D] Tritium

Show Answer

9. Which of the following is NOT correct about the use of Quick lime?
[A] Manufacturing of cement
[B] Manufacture of sodium carbonate
[C] Purification of sugar
[D] used to extinguish fire

Show Answer

10. What are the constituents of German Silver alloy?
[A] Gold, Aluminium and Copper
[B] Zinc, iron and Silver
[C] Bismuth, Antimony and Tin
[D] Copper, Nickel and Zinc

Show Answer