Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geology.

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1.

The scientist who experimentally proved the existance of positron is

A. Fermi
B. Anderson
C. Bohr
D. Bethe
Answer» C. Bohr
2.

Two moles of an ideal gas expand freely into vacuum. The work done by the gas is

A. 2J
B. 4J
C. infinity
D. 0
Answer» E.
3.

One name that is not a nuclear activity unit

A. Bequerel
B. Openheimer
C. Rutherford
D. Curie
Answer» C. Rutherford
4.

In drinking water supply, which of the following treatments is not involved

A. Coagulation
B. Sedimentation
C. Softening
D. Disinfection
Answer» D. Disinfection
5.

Methanoic and ethanoic acids can be distinguished by the action of

A. NaHCO3
B. NaOH
C. Tollen's reagent
D. SOCl2
Answer» D. SOCl2
6.

Williamson's synthesis is widely used in the laboratory preparation of

A. alcohols
B. ethers
C. aldehydes
D. esters
Answer» C. aldehydes
7.

Forth floatation process to concentrate the minerals is applicable to

A. Calamine
B. Chalcopyrites
C. Bauxite
D. Haematite
Answer» C. Bauxite
8.

The absolute temperature of a gas is doubled and the pressure is reduced to half, the volume of the gas

A. remains unchanged
B. will be doubled
C. will increase four-fold
D. will be reduced to half
Answer» D. will be reduced to half
9.

If a buffer solution is diluted its pH

A. is increased
B. remains same
C. is decreased
D. will slowly increase and then it will decrease
Answer» C. is decreased
10.

Which of the following molecules has a bond order of 2.5

A. HCL
B. CO
C. F2
D. NO
Answer» D. NO
11.

0.01 mole of NaOH is added to 10 liters of water. The pH of water changes by

A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 7
Answer» C. 6
12.

Molality of pure water is

A. 18.00
B. 1.80
C. 5.55
D. 55.5
Answer» E.
13.

Which of the following is not present in RNA

A. Thymine
B. Uracil
C. Ribose
D. Phosphate
Answer» B. Uracil
14.

The metal present in vitamin B12 is

A. Fe
B. Co
C. Mg
D. Mo
Answer» C. Mg
15.

Which of the following is not an addition polymer

A. Nylon
B. PVC
C. Polythene
D. Polystyrene
Answer» B. PVC
16.

The most volatile of the given liquids is

A. ether
B. liquid
C. liquid NH3
D. liquid He
Answer» E.
17.

Basicity of boric acid, H3BO3 is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
18.

The strongest acid of the following is

A. p-chlorophenol
B. m-nitrophenol
C. p-nitrophenol
D. o-nitrophenol
Answer» D. o-nitrophenol
19.

The reaction intermediate formed during the preparation of diethylether from ethanol by tratment with H2SO4 is

A. Carbanion
B. Carbocation
C. Carbene
D. Free radical
Answer» C. Carbene
20.

Of the following compounds of calcium, the one having highest covalent character is

A. CaF2
B. Cacl2
C. CaBr2
D. Cal2
Answer» E.
21.

Haloarenes are more stable than haloalkanes due to

A. Resonance effect
B. Inductive effect
C. Hyper conjugative effect
D. All of them
Answer» B. Inductive effect
22.

What is the covalency of nitrogen in ammonia molecule

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
23.

The aprotic solvent is

A. H2O
B. C6H6
C. HF
D. NH3
Answer» D. NH3
24.

An oxidising agent is a

A. An electron acceptor
B. An electron donor
C. In a chemical reaction its oxidation number increases
D. It releases H2 in a chemical reaction
Answer» B. An electron donor
25.

Which of the following acts as promoter for iron in Haber's process

A. Mn
B. Mo
C. Mg
D. W
Answer» C. Mg
26.

Which of the following is not a derivative of barbituric acid

A. Nembutal
B. Amytal
C. Veronal
D. Equanil
Answer» E.
27.

The example of oligosaccharide is

A. Sucrose
B. Glucose
C. Ribose
D. Cellulose
Answer» B. Glucose
28.

The monomers of dacron are

A. decane and decanol
B. decanone and decanol
C. Ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
D. Ethylene glygol and phthalic acid
Answer» D. Ethylene glygol and phthalic acid
29.

Neoprene is prepared by polymerisation of which of the following

A. 2-chloro-1, 3-butadiene
B. 2-methyl 1, 3-butadiene
C. 1,3-butadiene
D. Acrylonitrile
Answer» B. 2-methyl 1, 3-butadiene
30.

Among the following, carbonate ore of Zinc is

A. Zincblende
B. Calamine
C. Sphalerite
D. Zincite
Answer» C. Sphalerite
31.

Which of the following has least negative electron gain enthalpy

A. P
B. S
C. Cl
D. F
Answer» B. S
32.

The third shell of an atom can have a maximum of __ electrons

A. 13
B. 15
C. 18
D. 21
Answer» D. 21
33.

Which of the following kinds of spectroscopy can provide information on the energy difference between the initial and final states rather the energy levels involved in the transition

A. UV absorption spectroscopy
B. UV photoelectron spectroscopy
C. Infrared absorption spectroscopy
D. Rotational spectroscopy
Answer» C. Infrared absorption spectroscopy
34.

The product, 9-nitroanthracene is obtained from anthracene by the action of

A. Nitric acid and acetic anhydride
B. Nitric acid and ethyl alcohol
C. Nitric acid and acetic acid
D. Nitric acid in excess
Answer» B. Nitric acid and ethyl alcohol
35.

Which of the following electrodes is used in strongly alkaline solution

A. Mercury - mercuric oxide electrode
B. Mercury - mercurous sulphate electrode
C. Mercury - mercurous chloride electrode
D. Silver - silver chloride electrode
Answer» B. Mercury - mercurous sulphate electrode
36.

Which of the following partial miscible liquid pairs has both lower and upper critical solution temperature

A. Water and Phenol
B. Aniline and n-hexane
C. Glycerine and m-toluene
D. Water and diethyl aniline
Answer» D. Water and diethyl aniline
37.

Which of the following methods is used in determining the number average molar mass of a macromolecule

A. Viscosity
B. Osmotic pressure
C. Sedimentation equilibrium
D. Light scattering
Answer» C. Sedimentation equilibrium
38.

Which one of the following species has the highest bond order, shortest bond length and maximum bond strength

A. O2
B. O+2
C. O-2
D. O-22
Answer» C. O-2
39.

The transuranium elements are the chemical elements with atomic numbers greater than

A. 86
B. 89
C. 92
D. 96
Answer» D. 96
40.

Periodic table contains how many periods

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 10
Answer» C. 8
41.

Periodic table contains how many groups

A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 19
Answer» D. 19
42.

All isotopes of the same element have __

A. different atomic numbers and different atomic mass
B. different atomic numbers and the same atomic mass
C. the same atomic number but different atomic masses
D. the same atomic number and the atomic mass
Answer» D. the same atomic number and the atomic mass
43.

How many electrons can be accommodated in d-orbital

A. 3
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer» E.
44.

The laws of electrolysis are given by

A. Ostwald
B. Faraday
C. Arrhenius
D. Lewis
Answer» C. Arrhenius
45.

Aqueous solution of which of the following is a good conductor of electricity

A. Ammonium acetate
B. Glucose
C. Ammonia
D. Acetic acid
Answer» B. Glucose
46.

The compounds formed when hydrogen combines with p-block elements are called

A. Ionic hydrides
B. Molecular hydrides
C. Metallic hydrides
D. Polynuclear hydrides
Answer» C. Metallic hydrides
47.

The aqueous solution of potassium chloride is

A. a weak electrolyte
B. a strong electrolyte
C. a non-electrolyte
D. initially weak and then become a strong electrolyte
Answer» C. a non-electrolyte
48.

Which of the following elements is found in all organic compounds

A. Carbon
B. Calcium
C. Nitrogen
D. Oxygen
Answer» B. Calcium
49.

The elements in the modern Periodic table are arranged according to their

A. Mass number
B. Neutron number
C. Atomic number
D. Atomic Weight
Answer» D. Atomic Weight
50.

The structure of (HPO3)3 is

A. Linear
B. Tetrahedral
C. Cyclic
D. Octahedral
Answer» D. Octahedral