Explore topic-wise MCQs in Basic GK.

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51.

The litmus dye is purple in color, which is removed?

A. Red
B. Lichen
C. Cabbage Turmeric
D. Petunia flower
Answer» C. Cabbage Turmeric
52.

Which of the following are strongly acidic?

A. pH = 7
B. pH = 14
C. pH = 0
D. pH = 3
Answer» D. pH = 3
53.

What is water soluble ashma called?

A. Base
B. Alkali
C. Corrosion
D. corrosion
Answer» C. Corrosion
54.

An acid must contain mainly one atom which reacts with the metal to produce a gas.

A. Hydrogen
B. oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Ammonia
Answer» B. oxygen
55.

What type of acid is found in curd?

A. lactic acid
B. citric acid
C. Oxalic acid
D. Others
Answer» B. citric acid
56.

What is the pH value of sodium hydroxide?

A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
Answer» E.
57.

Herbs- The decomposition of vegetables into compost is an example of which reaction?

A. endothermic
B. exothermic
C. substitution
D. Amphibian
Answer» C. substitution
58.

On heating copper powder in air, a layer of copper oxide accumulates on its surface. What is the color of this layer?

A. Black
B. White
C. Yellow
D. Brown
Answer» B. White
59.

What type of chemical reaction is combustion of natural gas?

A. combination reaction
B. decomposition reaction
C. exothermic reaction
D. dissolution reaction
Answer» D. dissolution reaction
60.

Thin wires can be pulled from a metal piece. For which property of the metal is it responsible?

A. Tensile
B. hardness
C. Malignancy
D. conductivity
Answer» B. hardness
61.

Which metal starts floating when put in water?

A. calcium
B. Nickel
C. Magnesium
D. Potassium
Answer» B. Nickel
62.

Which metal does not react with oxygen even at higher temperatures?

A. Iron
B. Gold
C. Potassium
D. Aluminum
Answer» C. Potassium
63.

Which gas accumulates at the anode after electromagnetic decomposition of alumina?

A. Hydrogen gas
B. nitrogen gas
C. Carbon dioxide gas
D. oxygen gas
Answer» E.
64.

Is zinc ore?

A. zinc blade
B. Bauxite
C. sodium chloride
D. Sinawar
Answer» B. Bauxite
65.

Which one of the following fluids is non-metallic?

A. Mercury
B. Alcohol
C. Water
D. Bromine
Answer» E.
66.

What is the substance of tooth gum which is very hard?

A. Copper chloride
B. calcium phosphate
C. calcium carbide
D. calcium carbonate
Answer» C. calcium carbide
67.

Which acid is in tamarind?

A. Methanoic acid
B. Tartaric acid
C. lactic acid
D. Oxalic acid
Answer» C. lactic acid
68.

What is an oxidation-reduction reaction called?

A. endothermic reaction
B. Redox reaction
C. precipitation reaction
D. exothermic reaction
Answer» C. precipitation reaction
69.

Which gas is emitted by adding dilute sulfuric acid to granulated zinc?

A. Hydrogen gas
B. Sulfur Dioxide
C. Oxygen gas
D. No gas
Answer» B. Sulfur Dioxide
70.

In the presence of sunlight, plants prepare their food (glucose) with CO2 and water. What is this reaction?

A. Displacement
B. Disintegration
C. Photochemical
D. precipitation
Answer» D. precipitation
71.

Zinc and lead, than copper?

A. is less active
B. is more active
C. is equally functional
D. Others
Answer» C. is equally functional
72.

A fermentation of grapes?

A. chemical change is
B. physical change
C. Both chemical and physical changes
D. Others
Answer» B. physical change
73.

Which nature's flame is emitted when a ribbon of magnesium is combusted?

A. red and bright
B. Blue shiny
C. White luminous
D. bright green
Answer» D. bright green
74.

Approximate pH value of lemon juice?

A. 10
B. 2.2
C. 12
D. 14
Answer» C. 12
75.

Which of the following is a heterogeneous compound?

A. Plaster of Paris
B. Chalk
C. Marble
D. Limestone
Answer» B. Chalk
76.

With which substance is it beneficial to treat a bee sting?

A. Baking Soda
B. sodium carbonate
C. sodium chloride
D. Others
Answer» B. sodium carbonate
77.

What kind of brushing should be done to clean the mouth so that dentistry can be stopped?

A. acidic dentin
B. basic dentistry
C. neutral dentition
D. all
Answer» C. neutral dentition
78.

Which of the following is the conductor of nonmetal electricity?

A. graphite
B. Copper
C. Sulfur
D. diamond
Answer» B. Copper
79.

Which of the following metals can be cut with a knife?

A. Magnesium
B. Sulfur
C. Sodium
D. Chromium
Answer» D. Chromium
80.

Which of the following properties is not often present in organic compounds?

A. soluble in water
B. low melting point
C. flammability
D. all
Answer» B. low melting point
81.

Gas is produced by the reaction of steam on iron?

A. Hydrogen gas
B. Oxygen gas
C. ammonia gas
D. Nitrogen gas
Answer» B. Oxygen gas
82.

If an alloy contains a metal mercury, what is it called?

A. mercury alloy
B. Iron Alloy
C. Amalgam
D. Zinc Alloy
Answer» D. Zinc Alloy
83.

It is easy to make stone by beating metals. Which property of the metal does it indicate?

A. hardness
B. malleability
C. conductivity
D. Activity
Answer» C. conductivity
84.

is silica?

A. metalloids
B. metal
C. non-metals
D. none of these
Answer» B. metal
85.

Which allotrope of carbon is more rigid?

A. graphite
B. Diamond
C. Coal
D. Kajal
Answer» C. Coal
86.

Which compound is formed when copper is burnt in air?

A. copper hydroxide
B. copper hydride
C. Copper Oxide
D. nothing
Answer» D. nothing
87.

Which of the following metals is available in wire form?

A. Calcium
B. Magnesium
C. Copper
D. Lead
Answer» D. Lead
88.

Which non-metal is liquid at room temperature?

A. mercury
B. aluminum
C. Bromine
D. Copper
Answer» D. Copper
89.

What is an alloy of copper and tin called?

A. brass
B. Duralumin
C. Bronze
D. Solder
Answer» D. Solder
90.

Which of the following are metals found in free state in the earth's crust?

A. Ag
B. Mg
C. Al
D. Zn
Answer» B. Mg