Explore topic-wise MCQs in Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE).

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51.

Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by ?

A. Filtration
B. Sublimation
C. Distillation
D. Sedimentation
Answer» C. Distillation
52.

The most malleable metal is

A. platinum
B. silver
C. gold
D. iron
Answer» D. iron
53.

The luster of a metal is due to :

A. high polishing
B. high density
C. chemical inertness
D. presence of free electrons
Answer» E.
54.

The ore which is found in abundance in India is

A. monazite
B. bauxite
C. magnetite
D. fluorspar
Answer» B. bauxite
55.

The most abundant rare gas in the atmosphere is ?

A. He
B. Ne
C. Ar
D. Xe
Answer» D. Xe
56.

The most abundant element in the earth's crust is ?

A. Aluminium
B. Nitrogen
C. Silicon
D. Oxygen
Answer» E.
57.

The metal that is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils is ?

A. Pb
B. Ni
C. Cu
D. Pt
Answer» C. Cu
58.

The nuclear particles which are assumed to hold the nucleons together are ?

A. positrons
B. neutrons
C. electrons
D. mesons
Answer» E.
59.

Which of the following gas is used in cigarette lighters ?

A. Butane
B. Propane
C. Methane`
D. Ethane
Answer» B. Propane
60.

Which of the following is produced during the formation of photochemical smog ?

A. Nitrogen Oxides
B. Hydrocarbons
C. Methane
D. Ozone
Answer» E.
61.

The metallurgical process in which a metal is obtained in a fused state is called ?

A. roasting
B. calcinations
C. smelting
D. froth floatation
Answer» D. froth floatation
62.

Which gas is used in fire extinguishers ?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen oxide
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Sulpher dioxide
Answer» B. Nitrogen oxide
63.

The metal used to recover copper from a solution of copper sulphate is ?

A. Na
B. Ag
C. Hg
D. Fe
Answer» E.
64.

Which of the primary component of natural gas?

A. Ethane
B. Propane
C. Methane
D. Butane
Answer» D. Butane
65.

Atomic number is equal to

A. Number of electrons
B. Number of nutron
C. Number of protons
D. Total number of protons and neutrons
Answer» D. Total number of protons and neutrons
66.

The most electronegative element among the following is

A. sodium
B. bromine
C. fluorine
D. oxygen
Answer» D. oxygen
67.

Which one of the following metals does not react with water to produce Hydrogen?

A. Cadmium
B. Lithium
C. Potassium
D. Sodium
Answer» B. Lithium
68.

The oxide of Nitrogen used in medicine as anaesthetic is ?

A. Nitrogen pentoxide
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Nitric oxide
D. Nitrogen dioxide
Answer» B. Nitrous oxide
69.

Aspirin is

A. acetyl salicylic acid
B. sodium salicylate
C. methyl salicylate
D. ethyl salicylate
Answer» B. sodium salicylate
70.

Water drops are spherical because of ?

A. viscosity
B. density
C. polarity
D. surface tension
Answer» E.
71.

The chemical used as a fixer in photography is ?

A. sodium thiosulphate
B. sodium sulphate
C. borax
D. ammonium sulphate
Answer» B. sodium sulphate
72.

Which is also called Stranger Gas ?

A. Xenon
B. Neon
C. Argon
D. Nitrous oxide
Answer» B. Neon
73.

Which one of the following gas is readily soluble in water at room temperature ?

A. chlorine
B. nitrogen
C. ammonia
D. carbon dioxide
Answer» E.
74.

Which have the maximum density ?

A. Water
B. Benzene
C. Ice
D. Chloroform
Answer» B. Benzene
75.

Which one of the following is the softest?

A. sodium
B. iron
C. aluminium
D. lithium
Answer» B. iron
76.

pH of water is

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
77.

pH of blood is ?

A. 10.4
B. 9
C. 7.4
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
78.

Who proposed first atomic theory ?

A. E.Rutherford
B. De Broglie
C. John Dalton
D. D.I.Mendeleef
Answer» D. D.I.Mendeleef
79.

Washing soda is ?

A. sodium sulphite
B. sodium bicarbonate
C. sodiun carbonate
D. sodium biosulphite
Answer» D. sodium biosulphite
80.

Air contains maximum amount of

A. oxygen
B. nitrogen
C. hydrogen
D. carbon dioxide
Answer» C. hydrogen
81.

Homo nuclear molecules contain ?

A. polar bond
B. covalent bond
C. ionic bond
D. coordinate bond
Answer» C. ionic bond
82.

Human bone does not contain

A. calcium
B. carbon
C. oxygen
D. phosphorous
Answer» D. phosphorous
83.

The isotope atoms differ in ?

A. number of neutrons
B. atomic number
C. number of electrons
D. atomic weight
Answer» B. atomic number
84.

What nucleus of atom contains ?

A. protons
B. electrons
C. electrons and protons
D. protons and neutrons
Answer» E.
85.

What is a mixture of potassium nitrate powdered charcoal and sulphur called?

A. paint
B. aluminium
C. brass
D. gun powder
Answer» E.
86.

Which metal is heaviest ?

A. osmium
B. mercury
C. iron
D. nickle
Answer» B. mercury
87.

Bleaching action of chlorine is by

A. decomposition
B. hydrolysis
C. reduction
D. oxidation
Answer» B. hydrolysis
88.

What is Calcium sulphate ?

A. epsom salt
B. blue vitriol
C. gypsum salt
D. potash alum
Answer» D. potash alum
89.

Which is used in preparation of dynamite ?

A. glycerol
B. ethyl alcohol
C. methyl alcohol
D. glycol
Answer» B. ethyl alcohol
90.

Oil of vitriol is

A. nitric acid
B. sulphuric acid
C. hydrochloric acid
D. phosphoric acid
Answer» C. hydrochloric acid
91.

What among following is used to produce artificial rain ?

A. copper oxide
B. carbon monoxide
C. silver iodide
D. silver nitrate
Answer» D. silver nitrate
92.

The term PVC used in the plastic industry stands for

A. polyvinyl chloride
B. polyvinyl carbobate
C. phosphor vanadiu chloride
D. phosphavinyl chloride
Answer» B. polyvinyl carbobate
93.

Rare gases are

A. mono atomic
B. di atomic
C. tri atomic
D. None of above
Answer» B. di atomic
94.

Identify the wrong statement in the following

A. Atomic radius of the elements increases as one moves down the first group of the periodic table
B. Atomic radius of the elements decreases as one moves across from left to right in the 2nd period of the
C. Amongst isoelectronic species, smaller the positive charge on the cation, smaller is the ionic radius
D. Amongst isoelectronic species, greater the negative charge on the anion, larger is the ionic radius
Answer» D. Amongst isoelectronic species, greater the negative charge on the anion, larger is the ionic radius
95.

Which acid is present in lemon ?

A. marlic acid
B. citric acid
C. lactic acid
D. tartaric acid
Answer» C. lactic acid
96.

Which is not a type of elements ?

A. Metals
B. Non Metals
C. Metalloids
D. Gases
Answer» E.
97.

Who is regarded as father of modern chemistry ?

A. Ruterford
B. Einstein
C. Lavoisier
D. C.V. Raman
Answer» D. C.V. Raman