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Which one of the following is not radioactive?

A. Astatine

B. Francium

C. Tritium

D. Zirconium

Correct Answer :

D. Zirconium


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The term 'nucleons' apples to

A. neutrons

B. protons

C. protons and neutrons

D. protons and electrons

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A metal which occurs 'free' in nature is

A. gold

B. zinc

C. tin

D. molybdenum

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Alum is used

A. as an analgesic

B. in the purification of water

C. as a fertilizer

D. as a disinfectant

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BHC is a

A. Rodenticide

B. Herbicide

C. Pesticide

D. Fungicide

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The flux added in the blast furnace is

A. Limestone

B. FeO

C. SiO2

D. MgO

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Burglar proof safes are made of

A. Tungsten steel

B. Manganese steel

C. Chromium steel

D. Nickel steel

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Soda-water contains

A. sodium bicarbonate

B. sodium carbonate

C. carbonic acid

D. sodium hydroxide

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The noble gas which is present in microscopic quantities in air is

A. xenon

B. krypton

C. argon

D. helium

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A mixture of naphthalene and sand is separated by

A. evaporation

B. using a magnet

C. sublimation

D. sedimentation

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Artificial diamonds were produced by

A. Moissan

B. Davy

C. Faraday

D. Marie Curie

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The substance preserved under water is

A. potassium

B. sodium

C. red phosphorus

D. white phosphorus

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Which of the following is used as a food preservative?

A. phenol

B. washing soda

C. absolute alcohol

D. vinegar

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Glass articles are annealed so that

A. they may appear better

B. they can resist the action of acids and alkalies

C. they lose their brittleness

D. they can withstand temperature shocks

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Which of the following is an essential constituent of acids?

A. Oxygen

B. Nitrogen

C. Hydrogen

D. Chlorine

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Which of the following can absorb gases quickly?

A. Activated charcoal

B. Anthracite coal

C. Diamond

D. Graphite

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What is 'oxygen mixture'?

A. A mixture of potassium nitrate and carbon

B. A mixture of ammonium chloride and sodium nitrate

C. A mixture of potassium chlorate and manganese dioxide

D. A mixture of ammonium nitrate and charcoal

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Stainless steel contains steel and

A. manganese

B. vanadium

C. nickel

D. chromium

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A compound of carbon used as anaesthetic is

A. carbon disulphide

B. carbon tetrachloride

C. phosgene

D. chloroform

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Bordeaux mixture contains

A. copper sulphate and water

B. copper sulphate, lime and water

C. thio-urea and lime

D. copper sulphate and thio-urea

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Mortar contains cement and sand in the ratio of

A. 1 : 1

B. 1 : 2

C. 2 : 3

D. 1 : 3

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The depletion of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is due to -extensive use of

A. dichloro-phenoxy-acetic acid

B. superphosphate of lime

C. chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)

D. dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro-ethane

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The addition of a neutron to the nucleus of an atom

A. increases the atomic mass of the atom

B. decreases the atomic mass of the atom

C. increases the charge on the nucleus

D. decreases the charge on the nucleus

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Which of the following process involves removal of the elements of water?

A. Hydrolysis

B. Hydrogenation

C. Dehydration

D. Dehydrogenation

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Vinegar is an aqueous solution of

A. oxalic acid

B. citric acid

C. acetic acid

D. hydrochloric acid

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Dry Ice is

A. solid carbon dioxide

B. liquid oxygen

C. liquid hydrogen

D. liquid. Chlorine

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Which among the following is a solid non-metal?

A. chlorine

B. mercury

C. water

D. iodine

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Cupellation is used in the purification of

A. Lead

B. Tin

C. Silver

D. Gold

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A form of carbon which is a good lubricant is

A. diamond

B. coke

C. graphite

D. charcoal

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of potable water?

A. It must be free from suspended impurities

B. It must be free from harmful bacteria

C. It must contain traces of sodium bicarbonate

D. It must have a fishy odour

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Gasoline is obtained from crude petroleum by

A. fractional distillation

B. fractional crystallisation

C. sublimation

D. evaporation