Chemistry SSC GD Questions

Chemistry MCQ Questions

7.
Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide is INCORRECT?
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A.
It is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as petrol and diesel.
B.
It reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
C.
It is a life-saving gas.
D.
It is produced in high levels by vehicles.
ANSWER :
C. It is a life-saving gas.
8.
Acidic and basic solutions in water conduct electricity because they produce ______ and hydroxide ions, respectively.
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A.
calcium
B.
sulphur
C.
chlorine
D.
hydrogen
ANSWER :
D. hydrogen
9.
_________ is a broad term that includes all chemical reactions that occur in the body.
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A.
Reproduction
B.
Metabolism
C.
Excretion
D.
Respiration
ANSWER :
B. Metabolism
10.
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) hopes to achieve ______ reduction in Particulate Matter concentrations by 2024, keeping 2017 as the base year for the comparison of concentration.
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A.
20% to 30%
B.
40% to 50%
C.
75% to 85%
D.
5% to 15%
ANSWER :
A. 20% to 30%
11.
The festival of Dussehra is also known as ______.
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A.
Dhanteras
B.
Navratri
C.
Vijayadashami
D.
Durgashtami
ANSWER :
C. Vijayadashami
12.
Which of the following is NOT known as a greenhouse gas?
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A.
Oxygen
B.
Water vapour
C.
Carbon dioxide
D.
Methane
ANSWER :
A. Oxygen