Chemistry Notes for UPSC IAS Prelims (Part I)
Chemistry - Home
Matter In Our Surroundings
Is Matter Around Us Pure
Chemistry - Atoms & Molecules
Chemistry - Structure Of The Atom
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Chemistry - Acids, Bases, and Salts
Materials: Metals and Non-Metals I
Chemistry - Metals & Non-Metals II
Carbon & its Compounds
Periodic Classification Of Elements
Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Chemistry - Coal And Petroleum
Chemistry - Combustion And Flame

Chemistry Part 1 Online Quiz

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Q 1 - ………… converts red litmus paper into blue.

Answer : A

Explanation

The red litmus paper turns blue under basic as well as alkaline condition.

Q 2 - ……………… produce electromagnetic waves.

A - Static charge particles

B - Moving charge particles

C - Accelerating charge particles

D - A & B both

Answer : C

Explanation

Electromagnetic waves can travel through the vacuum of outer space.

Q 3 - Which among the following gases is used in electric bulbs and tubes?

Answer : C

Explanation

Argon and Xenon are also used in electric bulbs and tubes.

Q 4 - Which among the following is used to give signal to airplane on the airport?

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 5 - In reference to periodic table, chalcogens belong to …

Answer : D

Explanation

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Q 6 - Magnesium (mg) is an element of …

Answer : A

Explanation

Atomic number of Magnesium is 12.

Q 7 - Consider the following statements:

1. Antipyretic drug is used to lower the body temperature.

2. Aluminum phosphide is used in rodenticides.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 8 - Consider the following statements:

1. Detergents are made up of petroleum products.

2. Soaps are the potassium salts of fatty acid.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

Sodium is also used in soap.

Q 9 - Gallium (Ga) is an element of …

Answer : B

Explanation

Atomic number of Gallium is 31.

Q 10 - Which among the following is used in rock drilling?

Answer : B

Explanation

Diamond is also used in glass cutting and making ornaments.

Q 11 - …………………... is used in photo-chromatic glasses.

Answer : A

Explanation

Chemical formula of silver chloride is AgCl.

Q 12 - Which among the following is used in preparing fire proof clothe?

A - Calcium hydride

B - Calcium carbide

C - Calcium carbonate

D - Sodium phosphate

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 13 - The process by which a material can rise in the air without any support is known as …

Answer : D

Explanation

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Q 14 - Iron rust is …

Answer : A

Explanation

Rust is red oxide usually formed by the redox reaction.

Q 15 - Tungsten (W) is an element of …

Answer : C

Explanation

Atomic number of Tungsten is 74.

Q 16 - In reference to Diamond, which among the following statements is incorrect?

A - Diamond is the purest form of carbon

B - Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance

C - Diamond has very refractive index

D - Diamond is a good conductor of electricity

Answer : D

Explanation

Diamond is a bad conductor of heat and electricity.

Q 17 - Which one of the following laws states “that under constant pressure, the volume of a fixed mass of gas varies directly with its absolute temperature.”