Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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1.

The presence of Cobalt in Vitamin B12 was established for the first time by

A. Hydrolysis test
B. Spectroscopy
C. Borax-Bead test
D. Sodium Nitroprusside test
Answer» C. Borax-Bead test
2.

Alcoholic ( OH) group can be identified by :

A. Tollen's Reagent Test
B. Esterification Test
C. FeCl
D. Test
E. Ozonolysis Reaction
Answer» D. Test
3.

Which of the following causes the rusting of iron?
a. Oxidation
b. Reduction
c. Chemical reaction with oxygen
d. Chemical reaction with CO2

A. a and b
B. b and c
C. c and d
D. a and c
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following statements are correct about chloroform?
a. Liquid fuel
b. Anaesthetic in nature
c. Produces phosgene
d. Fire extinguisher

A. a, b
B. a, c
C. b, c
D. d, a
Answer» D. d, a
5.

The main constituent of biogas is

A. oxygen
B. methane
C. acetic acid
D. methyl alcohol
Answer» C. acetic acid
6.

Which of the following appeared to be with a significant potential for accumulation through food chains ?

A. DDT
B. Parathion
C. Lindane
D. Carbary
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) Arsenic
(B) Sorbitol
(C) Fluoride
(D) Formaldehyde
(E) Uranium

A. B, D and E
B. A, B, C, D and E
C. A, C and E
D. A and C
Answer» D. A and C
8.

What happens when a drop of glycerol is added to crushed KMnO4 spread on a paper ?

A. There is a crackling sound.
B. There is a violent explosion.
C. There is no reaction.
D. The paper ignites.
Answer» C. There is no reaction.
9.

Which one of the following has a maximum tendency to form M3 ion ?

A. N
B. Bi
C. P
D. As
Answer» B. Bi
10.

Adding Cl2 to benzene in the presence of AlCl3 is an example of :

A. Elimination reaction
B. Substitution reaction
C. None of the options
D. Addition reaction
Answer» C. None of the options
11.

If there is one million Mg2+ ions in MgCl2, how many chloride ions are there?

A. Two million
B. One million
C. Half a million
D. Ten million
Answer» B. One million
12.

KMnO4 can be used as

A. Insecticide
B. Fertilizer
C. Pesticide
D. Disinfectant
Answer» E.
13.

The solid waste is also known as

A. Sedge
B. Toxic waste
C. Sludge
D. Scrubber
Answer» D. Scrubber
14.

Which of the following gases is known as Laughing Gas ?

A. Nitrous oxide
B. Nitrogen peroxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Nitric oxide
Answer» B. Nitrogen peroxide
15.

Brown stains in vessels and clothes indicate the presence of high quantities of ______ in water

A. Magnesium
B. Calcium
C. Manganese
D. Chromium
E. None of these
Answer» F.
16.

The compound used in pricklyheat powder to prevent excessive sweating is

A. Boric acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Carbonic acid
D. Sulphonic acid
Answer» B. Phosphoric acid
17.

Particulates (< 1 m size) remaining suspended in air indefinitely and transported by wind currents are called

A. Mists
B. Fumes
C. Aerosols
D. Smoke
Answer» D. Smoke
18.

Chemical composition of cementis

A. Limestone and Clay
B. Limestone, Clay and Gypsum
C. Limestone and Gypsum
D. Clay and Gypsum
Answer» C. Limestone and Gypsum
19.

The most abundant element in the earth s atmosphere is

A. Argon
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Krypton
Answer» C. Oxygen
20.

____ is used for making vinegar.

A. Tartaric acid
B. Malic acid
C. Oxalic acid
D. Acetic acid
Answer» E.
21.

Major portion of the earth s crust is mainly constituted by

A. Oxygen and Iron
B. Oxygen and Silicon
C. Silicon and Iron
D. Silicon and Aluminium
Answer» C. Silicon and Iron
22.

_________ is a by product of sewage treatment and can be decomposed to produce biogas

A. Sewage
B. Sludge
C. Sewer
D. Scum
Answer» C. Sewer
23.

The basic process taking place in nuclear reactors is

A. Radioactivity
B. Fission
C. Fusion
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Fusion
24.

Sullage water is

A. waste water released from kitchen
B. waste water released from toilets
C. waste water released from factories
D. waste water released from hospitals
Answer» B. waste water released from toilets
25.

The manufacturing of iron from ironore involves the process of

A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Electrolysis
D. Fractional distillation
Answer» C. Electrolysis
26.

Potassium Permanganate is used for purifying drinking water, because_________

A. It is a reducing agent
B. It is an oxidising agent
C. It is a sterilising agent
D. It dissolves the impurities of water
Answer» C. It is a sterilising agent
27.

Sweat contains water and _______.

A. Citric acid
B. Lactic acid
C. Salt
D. Vinegar
Answer» D. Vinegar
28.

Which of the following particles has the dual nature of particle wave?

A. Electron
B. Meson
C. Proton
D. Neutron
Answer» B. Meson
29.

The radiation that can penetrate deepest in our body

A. UV-radiation
B. Alpha-particles
C. b-particles
D. Gamma-particles
Answer» E.
30.

If there is one million Mg

A. Two million
B. One million
C. Half a million
D. Ten million
Answer» B. One million
31.

In a reaction of the type A+B C+D one could ensure it to be a first order reaction by :

A. Increasing the temperature
B. Increasing the concentration of a product
C. Increasing the concentration of a reactant
D. Adding a catalyst
Answer» D. Adding a catalyst
32.

The King of Metals is :

A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Iron
D. Aluminium
Answer» B. Silver
33.

Organic food is supposed to be better for human consumption because :

A. It is grown in glass house & air tight environment.
B. It is grown without the use of chemicals & synthetic pesticides.
C. It depends on chemicals & fertilizers.
D. It is too expensive to buy.
Answer» C. It depends on chemicals & fertilizers.
34.

The number of hydrogen bonds between guanine and cytosine in DNA is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» C. 4
35.

Which of the following does the Nucleus of an atom consist of?

A. Protons and neutrons
B. Protons and electrons
C. Electrons
D. Protons
Answer» B. Protons and electrons
36.

J.J. Thomson s proposed model of action is generally called ................... model.

A. Cream and cake
B. Plum and pudding
C. Plum and cake
D. Cream and pudding
Answer» C. Plum and cake
37.

Which of the following substance s smell is similar to Ethanoic acid?

A. Tomato juice
B. Kerosene
C. Vinegar
D. Lemon
Answer» D. Lemon
38.

Which one of the following has a maximum tendency to form M

A. N
B. Bi
C. P
D. As
Answer» B. Bi
39.

Adding Cl

A. Elimination reaction
B. Substitution reaction
C. None of the options
D. Addition reaction
Answer» C. None of the options
40.

_____ gives hardness to stainless steel.

A. Zinc
B. Lead
C. Carbon
D. Tin
Answer» D. Tin
41.

The most abundant metal in the Earth s crust is

A. zinc
B. copper
C. aluminium
D. iron
Answer» D. iron
42.

Biofertilizers convert nitrogen to _______ .

A. nitrates
B. ammonia
C. nitrogenase
D. amino acids
Answer» C. nitrogenase
43.

Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called _____ .

A. Infra-red (IR)
B. Gamma rays
C. Ultraviolet rays (UV)
D. X rays
Answer» D. X rays
44.

Silver gets corroded due to ___ in air.

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen Sulphide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
Answer» C. Carbon dioxide
45.

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
46.

Even after sunset, the air near the Earth s surface continue to receive heat due to

A. Insolation
B. Terrestrial Radiation
C. Conduction
D. Convection
Answer» C. Conduction
47.

The enormous amount of energy released in an explosion of an atmoic bomb is due to the

A. conversion of mass into energy
B. conversion of chemical energy into heat energy
C. conversion of mechnical energy into nuclear energy
D. conversion of neutrons into protons
Answer» E.
48.

The weight of 6.023 1022 atoms of carbon is

A. 12 gms
B. 120 gms
C. 1.2 gms
D. 0.12 gms
Answer» B. 120 gms
49.

The process of improving the quality of rubber by heating it with sulphur is called.

A. Vulcanization
B. Acceleration
C. Sulphonation
D. Galvanization
Answer» B. Acceleration
50.

The chemical name of Plaster of Paris commonly used for setting broken bones is

A. Calcium nitrate
B. Calcium sulphate
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Calcium chloride
Answer» C. Calcium carbonate