UP PCS PRE Chemistry SINCE 1994

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41. Which one of the following Noble Gases is not present  in air?

  • A
  • Helium

  • B
  • Argon

  • C
  • Radon

  • D
  • Neon

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Correct Answer : C [Radon]

42. CNG used in automobiles to check pollution mainly  consists of

  • A
  • CH4

  • B
  • CO2

  • C
  • N2

  • D
  • H2

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Correct Answer : A [CH4]

43. The important metal used with iron to produce  stainless steel is

  • A
  • carbon

  • B
  • tin

  • C
  • chromium

  • D
  • aluminium

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Correct Answer : C [chromium]

44. The device used for converting alternating current to  direct current is called

  • A
  • invester

  • B
  • rectifier

  • C
  • transformer

  • D
  • transmitter

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Correct Answer : B [rectifier ]

45. Which of the following is not a subatomic particle?

  • A
  • Neutron

  • B
  • Proton

  • C
  • Deutron

  • D
  • Electron

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Correct Answer : C [Deutron]

46. Polythene bags cannot be destroyed because they are  made of

  • A
  • unbreakable molecules

  • B
  • inorganic compounds

  • C
  • polymers

  • D
  • proteins

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Correct Answer : C [polymers]

47. Hydrogen gas can be conveniently used as a fuel for  running vehicles if it is absorbed at very low  temperature by a substance only to be released at the  temperature generated by the exhaust. What is that  substance found in India?

  • A
  • Hydrites

  • B
  • Coals

  • C
  • Soap stone

  • D
  • Resins

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Correct Answer : B [Coals ]

48. A third allotrope of Carbon, Fullerene was discovered  by a team of 3 scientists who were awarded Chemistry  Nobel Prize. Identify the one who was not a member of  that team.

  • A
  • H.W. Kroto

  • B
  • R.F. Curl

  • C
  • R.E. Smalley

  • D
  • Feyman

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Correct Answer : D [Feyman ]

49. Vinegar is an aqueous solution of

  • A
  • oxalic acid

  • B
  • citric acid

  • C
  • hydrochloric acid

  • D
  • acetic acid

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Correct Answer : D [acetic acid ]

50. Enriched uranium are

  • A
  • Uranium rods kept under special shield

  • B
  • Natural Uranium in which the component of radio active isotope U235 is artificially increased

  • C
  • Natural Uranium mixed with Thorium

  • D
  • Uranium rods coated with Chromium

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Correct Answer : B [Natural Uranium in which the component of radio active isotope U235 is artificially increased ]

51. The atoms, in which the number of protons is same but  the number of neutrons is different, are known as

  • A
  • Isotopes

  • B
  • Isobars

  • C
  • Isomers

  • D
  • Isotones

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Correct Answer : A [Isotopes]

52. Match the List–I with List–II and select the correct  answer using the codes given below the lists:  List–I                                 List-II  (Naturally occurring       (Elements present)  substance)  A. Diamond                     1. Calcium  B. Marble                         2. Silicon  C. Sand                             3. Aluminium  D. Ruby                             4. Carbon  Codes:  A B C D

  • A
  • 3 1 2 4

  • B
  • 4 2 1 3

  • C
  • 2 1 3 4

  • D
  • 4 1 2 3

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Correct Answer : D [4 1 2 3 ]

53. The hypo solution used in photography is the aqueous  solution of

  • A
  • sodium thiosulphate

  • B
  • sodium tetrathionate

  • C
  • sodium sulphate

  • D
  • ammonium persulphate

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Correct Answer : A [sodium thiosulphate ]

54. In which of the following industries is mica used as a  raw material?

  • A
  • Iron and Steel

  • B
  • Toys

  • C
  • Glass and pottery

  • D
  • Electrical

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Correct Answer : D [Electrical ]

55. Which one of the following compounds is used as a  sedative?

  • A
  • Potassium bromide

  • B
  • Calcium chloride

  • C
  • Ethyl alcohol

  • D
  • Phosphorus trichloride

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Correct Answer : A [Potassium bromide]

56. Which one of the following silver salts is used for  producing artificial rains?

  • A
  • Silver Chloride

  • B
  • Silver bromide

  • C
  • Silver nitrate

  • D
  • Silver iodide

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Correct Answer : D [Silver iodide ]

57. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

  • A
  • Silver Iodide - Horn Silver

  • B
  • Silver Chloride - Artificial rain

  • C
  • Zinc Phosphide - Rat poison

  • D
  • Zinc Sulphide - Philosopher's wool

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Correct Answer : C [Zinc Phosphide - Rat poison ]

58. Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer  by using the codes given below the lists:  List–I                             List–II  A. Morphine                1. Antiseptic  B. Sodium                    2. Alloy  C. Boric Acid                3. Analgesic  D. German Silver        4. Kerosene oil  Codes:  A B C D

  • A
  • 4 3 1 2

  • B
  • 2 4 3 1

  • C
  • 3 1 4 2

  • D
  • 3 4 1 2

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Correct Answer : D [3 4 1 2 ]

59. Helium is preferred to hydrogen in air balloons because it

  • A
  • is cheaper

  • B
  • is less dense

  • C
  • has greater lifting power

  • D
  • dose not form an explosive mixture with air

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Correct Answer : D [dose not form an explosive mixture with air]

60. Indane gas is a mixture of

  • A
  • butane and hydrogen

  • B
  • butane and oxygen

  • C
  • butane and propane

  • D
  • methane and oxygen

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Correct Answer : C [butane and propane]
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