Physical Chemistry UPSC Questions

Physical Chemistry MCQ Questions

1.
Everything in the universe is made up of _____
A.
Planets
B.
Stars
C.
Matter
D.
Moon
ANSWER :
C. Matter
2.
What was the name given by early Indian philosophers for the form of five basic elements?
A.
Panch Tatva
B.
Panch Boodha
C.
Panch Nadhi
D.
None of the above
ANSWER :
A. Panch Tatva
3.
Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change?
1. Crystallization of sodium chloride
2. Melting of ice
3. Souring of milk
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None
ANSWER :
B. 3 only
4.
What is the SI unit of mass?
A.
litre
B.
kilogram
C.
metre
D.
centimetre
ANSWER :
B. kilogram
5.
What is the SI unit of volume?
A.
centimetre
B.
millimetre
C.
kilogram
D.
cubic metre
ANSWER :
D. cubic metre
6.
What is the common unit of measuring volume?
A.
kilogram
B.
millimetre
C.
litre
D.
gram
ANSWER :
C. litre