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 among the following is the correct set of chemical formulae of Chile Saltpetre, Saltpetre and Quick Lime?
[A] KNO3, NaNO3, CaO
[B] NaNO3, KNO3, Ca(OH)2
[C] Na(OH)2, KOH, CaO
[D] NaNO3, KNO3, CaO

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2. Which among the following methods can be used to remove the permanent hardness in water due to calcium or magnesium sulphates?
[A] Sulphonate method
[B] Nitrate method
[C] Zeolite method
[D] None of these

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3. Which among the following types of glasses contains Cerium and other rare earths and has a high absorption of ultraviolet rays?
[A] Crookes Glass
[B] Pyrex Glass
[C] Flint Glass
[D] Crown Glass

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4. What are the main constituents of LPG?
[A] Methane, Hexane, Ethane
[B] Methane, Butane, Propane
[C] Ethane, Pentane, Hexane
[D] Ethane, Methane, Pentane

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5. Which among the following is an ionic solid?
[A] Diamond
[B] Dry ice
[C] Table salt
[D] All are ionic solids

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6. Cassiterite is most important source of which of these metals?
[A] Nickel
[B] Tin
[C] Tungsten
[D] Silver

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7. F block elements in the periodic table which are commonly called Lanthanides have the following atomic numbers:
[A] 57-70
[B] 57-71
[C] 58-71
[D] 58-70

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8. 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

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9. Which among the following is the correct impact of the London Forces in the Cycloalkanes?
[A] The melting and boiling points get increased
[B] The Melting and boiling points get decreased
[C] There is not impact on the melting and boiling points
[D] The melting point increases but boiling point decreases

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10. Double Sulphitation is the most commonly used method in India for refining of _?
[A] Crude oil
[B] Cooking oils
[C] Sugar
[D] Coal

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