1.

Which one of the following pairs of materials serves as electrodes in

chargeable batteries commonly used in devices such as torchlights,
electric shavers etc.

a) Nickel and cadmium

b) Zinc and carbon
c) Lead peroxide and lead
d) Iron and cadmium
2 The alpha particle carries two positive charge. Its mass is very nearly
equal to that of

(a) two protons

(b) an atom of helium
(c) sum of masses of two positrons and two neutrons
(d) two positrons as each positron carries a single positive charge
3. Most explosions in mines occurs due to mixing of

(a) hydrogen with oxygen

(b) (b) oxygen with acetylene
(c) (c) methane with air
(d) (d) carbon dioxide with ethane
4. With reference to ionic compounds, consider the following
statements:
1. Ionic compounds are insoluble in alcohol.
2. Ionic compounds in the solid state are good conductor of
electricity.
3. Which of these statements is/are correct?
4. (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
5.Which one of the following is a mixed fertilizer?
(a) Urea
(b) (b) CAN
(c) (c) Ammonium sulphate
(d) (d) NPK
6.Which one of the following is not an essential micronutrient for
plants?
(a) Boron
(b) (b) Zinc
(c) (c) Sodium
(d) (d) Copper
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Potassium bromide
1. Fertiliser B. Potassium nitrate
2. Photography C. Potassium sulphate
3. Bakery D. Monopotassium
4. Gun powder tartarate Codes:
(a) A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3
(b) A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4
(c) A-4; B-2; C-3; D-1
(d) A-4; B-2; C-1; D-3
8.Consider the following statements about acetylene
1. It is used in welding industry.
2. It is a raw material for preparing plastics.
3. It is easily obtained by mixing silicon carbide and water of these
statements.
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 1 and 3 are correct
(c) 2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
9.Which one of the following is used as an explosive?
(a) Phosphorus trichloride
(b) Mercuric oxide
(c) Graphite
(d) Nitroglycerine
10.Atomic Number is denoted by which alphabet?
(a)
(b) N
(c) Z
(d) �
11.Which of the following orbital diagram violates Pauli's exclusion
principle?
12. The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to
(a)slow down the speed of neutrons.
(b)increase the speed of neutrons.
(c) cool down the reactor.
(d)stop the nuclear reaction.
13.The atomic number-of an element is 8 . How many electrons will
it gain to form a compound with sodium?
(a)One
(b) Two
(c)Three
(d) Four`
14.Electrovalent compound's
a) melting points are low.
b) boiling points are low.
c) conduct current in fused state.
d) insoluble in polar solvent.
15.Which one of the following is not a monoatomic element?
(a) Copper
(b) Helium
(c) lodine
(d) Barium
16.Sodawater obtained by passing carbon dioxide in water is
(a) an oxidising agent
(b) basic in nature
(c) acidic in nature
(d) a reducing agent
17.Which one of the following gives the highest amount of hydrogen ions (H
+)?
a) Sodium hydroxide solution
b) Milk of magnesia
c) Lemon juice
d) Gastric juice
18.Change of water into the vapour is called
(a) natural
(b) physical
(c) chemical
(d) biology
19.An example of physical change
(a) blackening of silverware.
(b) burning of candle.
(c) making of curd from milk.
(d) dissolving of sugar in water.
20.'Yellow cake', an item of smuggling across border is
a) crude form of heroin
(b) a crude form of cocaine
(c) uranium oxide
(d) unrefined gold
21.Cobalt- 60 is commonly used in radiation therapy it emits
(a) alpha rays
(b) beta rays
(c) gamma rays
(d) X-rays
22.Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid 3.
because.
(a) It is dipolar in nature.
(b) It is a good conductor of heat
(c) It has high value of specific heat
(d) It is an oxide of hydrogena
23.Regarding the atom of a chemical element, the
magnetic quantum number refers to
(a) Orientation
(b) shape
(c) size
(d) spin
24.The chemical used as a 'fixer' in photography is
(a)Sodium sulphate
(b) Sodium thiosulphate
(c) Ammonium persulphate
(d) Borax
25.The most reactive among the halogens is
(a) Fluorine
(b) Chlorine
(c) Bromine
(d) Iodine
26.Which one of the following metals does not form amalgam?
(a) Zinc
(b) Copper
(c) Magnesium
(d) Iron
27.Consider the following chemicals:
1. Benzene 2. Sodium carbonate 3. Carbon tetrachloride 4.
Trichloroethylene Which of the above/is are used as dry cleaning
chemical?
(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1,2 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
28.Which one of the following is produced during the formation of
photochemical smog?
(a) Hydrocarbons
(b) Nitrogen Oxide
(c) Ozone
(d) Methane
29.The most of the mass of the atom can be found in
(a) electrons
(b) charges
(c) nucleus
(d) electron cloud
30.Two electrons in an orbital are differentiated by which of the
following?
(a) Magnetic quantum number
(b) Spin quantum number
(c) Principal quantum number
(d) Azimuthal quantum number
31.The -particle carries two positive charges. Its mass
is very nearly equal to that of
(a) two protons.
(b) an atom of helium.
(c) sum of masses of two positrons and two neutrons.
(d) two positrons as each position carries a single
positive charge.
32.An atom of sodium loses one electron and chlorine atom accepts
one electron. This result the formation of sodium chloride molecule.
This type of molecule will be
(a) coordinate
(b) covalent
(c) electrovalent
(d) metallic bond
33.Ionic solids
(a)are hard and brittle.
(b)are generally high melting points.
(c)can be melted to form liquids that are electrical conductors.
(d)All of the above
34.Which one of the following is monoatomic ?
(a) Hydrogen
(b) Sulphur
(c) Phosphorus
(d) Helium
35.Which one of the following does not contain COOH group?
(a) Citric acid
(b) Lactic acid
(c) Tartaric acid
(d) Ascorbic acid
36.Which one of the following will not produce carbon dioxide on reacting
with an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid?
(a) Limestone
(b) Quicklime
(c) Chalk
(d) Marble
37.Which of the following is an example of chemical change?
(a) Dispersion of white light into the light of 7 colours when passed
through a prism.
(b) Softening of vegetables when cooked.
c) Wet soil lump, when dried, gets fragile.
d) Dissolving of salt in water
38.Statement I Physical change in matter bring change in its
composition and nature. Statement II Physical change involves
interconversion of states and colour. Codes
(a) Both the statements are individually true and statement is the
correct explanation of statement I
b) Both the statements are individually true, but statement II is not the
correct explanation of statement I
(c) Statements I is true, but statement II is false
(d) Statements I is false, but statement II is true
 39.Which of the following oxides of iron would be obtained
on the prolonged reaction of iron with steam?
a) FeO
b) Fe2O3
c) Fe3O4
d) Fe2O3 and Fe3O4
40.A non-metal used to preserve food material
is:
a) Carbon
b) Phosphorus
c) Sulphur
d) Nitrogen
41.The arrangement for Copper, Tin, Lead and Mercury,
according to the reactivity series, is:
a) Tin> Lead> Copper> Mercury
b) Lead> Copper> Mercury> Tin
c) Copper> Mercury> Tin> Lead
d) Mercury> Tin> Lead> Copper
42.The metals that float when treated with water
are:
a) Manganese and sodium
b) Sodium and calcium
c) Magnesium and sodium
d) Magnesium and calcium
43.Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of
the following properties of aluminium are responsible for the
same?
(i) Good thermal conductivity
(ii) Good electrical conductivity
(iii) Ductility
(iv) High melting point
a) (i) and (ii)
b) (i) and (iii)
c) (ii) and (iii)
d) (i) and (iv)
44.When hydrochloric acid is added to barium hydroxide, a
white-coloured compound is formed. Which of the following
option gives the complete chemical reaction?
a) HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH
b) 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH
c) 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaH2 + 2HCl + O2
d) HCl + 2Ba(OH) → 2BaCl2 + 2HOH + O2
 45.What happens when a pellet of sodium is dropped in
water?
(a) It catches fire and forms oxide
(b) It absorbs heat and forms oxide
(c) It catches fire and forms hydroxide
(d) It absorbs heat and forms hydroxide
46.The chemical reaction between a piece of copper and nitric
acid is given by the chemical equations,
Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + H2
H2 + HNO3 → H2O + NO2
What can be inferred from the chemical equation?
a) Copper causes the oxidation of HNO3 to form NO2
b) Hydrogen gas gets oxidised by HNO3 to form water
c) Gas reacts with oxygen in the air to form water
d) Nitrate reacts with hydrogen to form NO2 and H2O
47.When calcium oxide is added to water, it completely
dissolves in water without forming bubbles. What products
are formed in this reaction?
(a) Ca and H2
(b) Ca and H2O2
(c) Ca(OH)2
(d) CaH2
48.Which of the following can undergo a chemical reaction?
a) MgSO4 + Fe
b) ZnSO4 + Fe
c) MgSO4 + Pb
d) CuSO4 + Fe
49.Pick the statement which is correct about the non-
metal.
a) Br is an example of a liquid non-metal.
b) Graphite is a good conductor of electricity
c) Most of the non-metal oxides are acidic
d) All of these
50.When a non-metal is allowed to react with water:
a) CO2 gas is formed
b) H2 gas is formed
c) Product formed depends on the temperature
d) No products are formed
51.Aqua regia is a freshly prepared mixture of
concentrated HNO3 and concentrated HCl in the ratio of:
a) 1:3, respectively
b) 2:3, respectively
c) 3:1, respectively
d) 3:2, respectively
 52.Aluminium is used for making cooking uten¬sils. Which of the
following properties of alu¬minium are responsible for the same?
(i) Good thermal conductivity
(ii) Good electrical conductivity
(iii) Ductility
(iv) High melting point
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)
53.The most abundant metal in the earth’s crust is
(a) Iron
(b) Aluminium
(c) Calcium
(d) Sodium
54.The poorest conductor of heat among metals is
(a) Lead
(b) Mercury
(c) Calcium
(d) Sodium
55.Which property of metals is used for making bells and strings
of musical instruments like Sitar and Violin?
(a) Sonorousness
(b) Malleability
(c) Ductility
(d) Conductivity
56.Which of the following is the correct arrange-ment of the
given metals in ascending order of their reactivity?
Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, Sodium
(a) Zinc > Iron > Magnesium > Sodium
(b) Sodium > Magnesium > Iron > Zinc
(c) Sodium > Zinc > Magnesium > Iron
(d) Sodium > Magnesium > Zinc > Iron
57.Which of the following pairs will give dis-placement
reactions?
(a) FeSO4 solution and Copper metal
(b) AgNO3 solution and Copper metal
(c) CuSO4 solution and Silver metal
(d) NaCl solution and Copper metal
 58.Non-metals form covalent chlorides because
(a) they can give electrons to chlorine
(b) they can share electrons with chlorine
(c) they can give electrons to chlorine atoms to form chloride
ions
(d) they cannot share electrons with chlorine atoms
59.Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be
obtained on prolonged reaction of iron with steam?
(a) FeO
(b) Fe2O3
(c) Fe3O4
(d) Fe2O3 and Fe2O4
 60.Which of tire following are not ionic compounds?
(i) KCl
(ii) HCl
(iii) CCl4
(iv) NaCl
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iii)
61.The electronic configuration of three elements X, Y and Z are
as follows:
X = 2, 4, Y = 2, 7, Z = 2,1 Which two elements will combine to
form an ionic compound and write the correct formula,
(a) X2Y
(b) YZ
(c) XZ3</sub
(d) Y2Z
62.The highly reactive metals like Sodium, Potas-sium,
Magnesium, etc. are extracted by the
(a) electrolysis of their molten chloride
(b) electrolysis of their molten oxides
(c) reduction by aluminium
(d) reduction by carbon
 63.Which of the following non-metal is lustrous?
(a) Sulphur
(b) Oxygen
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Iodine
64.Example of an amphoteric oxide
is:
(a) Na2O
(b) K2O
(C) Al2O3
(d) MgO
65.Which one among the following is an acidic oxide?
(a) Na2O
(b) CO
(c) CO2
(d) Al2O3
 66.The atomic number of an element ‘X’ is 12. Which inert
gas is nearest to X?
(a) He
(b) Ar
(c) Ne
(d) Kr
 67.The process in which a carbonate ore is heated strongly in the
absence of air to convert it into metal oxide is called
(a) Roasting
(b) Reduction
(c) Calcination
(d) Smelting
68.Galvanisation is a method of protecting iron from rudftng
by coating with a thin layer of
(a) Galium
(b) Aluminium
(c) Zinc
(d) Silver
 69.An element X is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to air
and cannot be kept open in air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify the
element from the following
(a) Mg
(b) Na
(c) P
(d) Ca
70.Reaction between X and Y forms compound Z. X loses electron
and Y gains electron. Which of the following properties is not shown
by Z?
(a) Has high melting point
(b) Has low melting point
(c) Conducts electricity in molten state
(d) Occurs as solid
71.The electronic configurations of three ele¬ments X, Y
and Z are X — 2, 8; Y — 2, 8, 7 and Z — 2, 8, 2. Which’of
the following is correct?
(a) X is a metal
(b) Y is a metal
(c) Z is a non-metal
(d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal
72.Amalgam is an alloy of
(a) Copper and Tin
(b) Mercury
(c) Lead and Tin
(d) Copper and Zinc
 73.Copper objects lose their shine and form green coating
of
(a) Copper oxide
(b) Copper hydroxide and Copper oxide
(c) Basic Copper carbonate
(d) Copper carbonate
74.Which of the following metals is the least
reactive?
a) Sodium
b) Zinc
c) Copper
d) Gold
75.Which of the following is a physical property of
metals?
a) Brittle
b) Poor conductors of heat and electricity
c) Malleable
d) Non-lustrous
76.Which of the following is a chemical property of
metals?
a) High electronegativity
b) Ability to form negative ions
c) Reactivity with water
d) Brittle nature
77.Which of the following is not a property of non-
metals?
a) Good conductors of heat and electricity
b) Brittle
c) Non-lustrous
d) Poor conductors of heat and electricity
78.Which of the following non-metals is a good
conductor of electricity?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon
c) Graphite
d) Nitrogen
79.Which of the following metals is used for making wires?
a) Aluminium
b) Zinc
c) Copper
d) Iron
80.Which of the following non-metals is a gas at room
temperature?
a) Sulphur
b) Bromine
c) Iodine
d) Carbon
81.Which of the following metals is the most reactive?
a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Iron
d) Silver
82.Which of the following non-metals is used in the
manufacture of fertilizers?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Chlorine
d) Fluorine
83.Which of the following metals is used for making coins?
a) Iron
b) Gold
c) Aluminium
d) Zinc
84.Which of the following non-metals is used as a
disinfectant?
a) Chlorine
b) Nitrogen
c) Oxygen
d) Sulphur
85.Which of the following is an example of a metalloid?
a) Sodium
b) Carbon
c) Copper
d) Silver
86.Which of the following non-metals is used in the
manufacture of soap?
a) Sulphur
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Carbon
87.Which of the following metals is used for making
aircraft parts?
a) Aluminium
b) Iron
c) Gold
d) Silver
88.Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a)Liquid sodium is employed as a coolant in nuclear reactors.
(b) Calcium carbonate is an ingredient of tooth paste.
(c) Bordeaux mixture consists of sodium sulphate and lime.
(d) Zinc amalgams are used as a dental filling.
89.Which one of the following types of glass can cut on
ultraviolet rays?
(a) Soda glass
(b) Jena glass
(c) Pyrex glass
(d) Crookes glass
90. In a dry cell (battery), which of the following are used as electrolytes?
(a) Ammonium chloride and Zinc chloride
(b) Sodium chloride and Calcium chloride
(c) Magnesium chloride and Zinc chloride
(d) Ammonium chloride and Calcium chloride
91.The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to:
(a) slow down the speed of neutrons
(b) increase the speed of neutrons
(c) cool down the reactor
(d) stop the nuclear reaction
92.Which one of the following elements is alloyed with iron to produce
steel which can resist high temperatures and also have high hardness
and abrasion resistance?
(a) Aluminium
(b) Chromium
(c) Nickel
(d) Tungsten
93.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists: List- I List-II
A. Blue vitriol 1. Sodium bicarbonate
B. Epsom salt 2. Sodium hydroxide
C. Baking soda 3. Magnesium sulphate
D. Caustic soda 4. Copper sulphate
Codes:
(a)A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1
(b) A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1
(c) A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2
(d) A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2
94.Which one of the following is another name of RDX?
(a) Cyanohydrin
(c) Cyclohexane
(b) Dextran
(d) Cyclonite
95.The water pollution in river is measured by the dissolved amount
of
(a)Chlorine
(b) Ozone
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Oxygen
96.Atomic mass of an element is equal to the sum of number of
(a)electrons and protons only.
(b) protons and neutrons only.
(c) electrons and neutrons only.
(d) electrons, protons and neutrons
97.An atom has 7 electrons in its -shell and contains 18 néutrons in its
nucleus. What is its mass number?
(a) 25
(b) 27
(c) 35
(d) 43
98.The energy produced in stars by
(a)nuclear fission
(b) nuclear fusion
(c) exothermic chemical reactions
(d) radioactive decay
99.Examples of ionic bond are
(a)NaCl,KCl, MgF2, CaCl2
(b) H2, Cl2,O2, N2, CH2
(c) SO2, SO3,O3
(d) H2O,NH3
100.Which of the following contains both ionic and covalent bond?
(a) H2O
(b) NaOH
(c) C6 2H6
(d) CO2
101.______are homogeneous mixtures
of two or more components.
(a) Amalgams
(b) Solutions
(c) Enzymes
(d) Emulsions
102.Carboxylic acid group can be detected by
(a) sodium bisulphite test
(b) Fehling's solution test
(c) Tollen's reagent
(d) NaHCO3
103.. Which one of the following was the first mineral acid
discovered?
(a)Sulphuric acid
(b) Hydrochloric acid
(c) Nitric acid
(d) Phosphoric acid
104.Consider the following statements.
I. The freezing of water into ice is a chemical change.
II. The changes occur in the internal molecular composition, is a
chemical change.
III. A new substance is obtained in a chemical change.
IV. The change in shape, size and state is chemical change. Which of
the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) I and IV
105.Which of the following is/are the examples of chemical
change?
I. Crystallisation of sodium chloride
II. Melting of ice
III. Souring of milk Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
(a) I and II only
(b) Only III
(c) I, II and III
(d) None of the above
106. In a reaction, the concentration of reactants is equal to
the concentration of products. This state of a reaction is called
as
(a) reversible reaction
(b) chemical equilibrium
(c) irreversible reaction
(d) forward reaction
107. Assertion (A) : Sodium metal is stored under kerosene. Reason
(R): Metallic sodium melts when exposed to air.
(a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of
(b) Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
108Consider the following statements:
Hard water is not suitable for
1. drinking
2. washing clothes with soap
3. use in boilers
4. irrigating crops
-Which of these statements are correct?
(a)1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1,2 and 4
(d)1,2, 3 and 4
109Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
110.Assertion (A) : Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to
acid-rain. Reason (R) : Oxides of carbon are emitted when coal
burns.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct
explanation of A
(b) Both and are individually true but is not the correct
explanation of
(c) is true but is false
(d) is false but is true
111Which one of the following non-metals is not a poor conductor of
electricity?
(a) Sulphur
(b) Selenium
(c) Bromine
(d) Phosphorus
112.Which one of the following is an active component of oil of
clove?
(a) Menthol
(b) Eugenol
(c) Methanol
(d) Benzaldehyde
113.What is Bisphenol A (BPA)?
(a)A medical test for detecting cancer
(b) A test for testing the use of drugs to
improve performance by athletes
(c) A chemical used for the development of
food packaging materials
(d) A special type of alloy steel
114.Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a)carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
115.The atomic weights are expressed in terms of atomic mass
unit. Which one of the following is used as standard?
(a)H1
(b) 12C6
(c) 16O6
(d) 35C17
116. The number of maximum electrons in N shell is
(a)2
(b) 8
(c) 18
(d) 32
117. Isotope 6C14 is associated with
(a)for cancer diagnosis.
(b) determining the age of the earth.
(c) determining the age of fossil.
(d) for trailer technology.
118. Electrovalent bond formation
depends on
(a)ionisation energy
(b) electron affinity
(c) lattice energy
(d) All of the above
119. How many covalent bonds are present in a Chloropropane molecule
having molecular formula, C3H2Cl ?
(a) 6
(b) 8
(c) 9
(d) 10
120.Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
(a)The measurable unit of pressure is denoted in metre.
(b) Matter is made up of small particles.
(c) Evaporation causes cooling.
(d) Brass is a mixture of 30% zinc and 70% copper.
121.Acid turns blue litmus red and base turns red litmus blue. A
student tested a liquid with a red litmus paper which remained
red with no change. This shows that the liquid
(a)is not a base.
(b) is not an acid.
(c) is neither an acid nor a base.
(d) must be pure water or acid.
122.Ah acid is a substance which I. is sour in taste. II.
turns red litmus paper into blue.
(a)Only I is correct
(b) Only II is correct
(c) Both I and II
(d) None of these is correct
123.What is the role of positive catalyst in a chemical reaction?
(a)It increases the rate of reaction.
(b) It decreases the rate of reaction.
(c) It increases the yield of products.
(d) It provides better purity of the products.
124.Solubility of calcium oxides in water increases on lowering the
temperature. Thus, dissolution process is
(a)endothermic
(b) exothermic
(c) non-thermic
(d) cannot be decided
125.Corrosion is the oxidative deterioration of a metal, such as
tarnishing of silver, rusting of iron and development of a green coating
on copper and bronze. Corrosion is an example of
(a) fast reaction
(b) slow reaction
(c) homogeneous reaction
(d) heterogeneous reaction
126.Assertion (A): To dilute sulphuric acid, acid is added to water and
not water to acid. Reason (R) : Specific heat of water is quite large.
(a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of
(b) Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
127. Which one of the following
materials is very hard and very ductile?
(a)Carborundum
(b) Tungsten
(c) Cast iron
(d) Nichrome
128.An aqueous solution of copper sulphate is acidic in nature
because the salt undergoes
(a) dialysis
(b) Electrolysis
(c) hydrolysis
(d) photolysis
129.Assertion (Λ) : In the periodic table of chemical elements,
clectron affinity is always found to increase from top to bottom in
a group Reason (R) : In a group, the atomic radii generally increase
from top to bottom.
(a)Both and are individually true and is the correct
explanation of A.
(b) Both and are individually true but is not the correct
explanation of
(c) is true but is false
(d) A is false but R is tru
130. Consider the following statements:
1. Baking soda is used in fire
extinguishers.
2. Quick lime is used in the manufacture
of glass.
3. Gypsum is used in the manufacture of
plaster of Paris. Which of the statements
given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(d) 1,2 and 3
131.Which one of the following does not
contain silver?!
(a) Horn silver
(b) German silver
(c) Ruby silver
(d) Lunar caustic
132.Which one of the following is also
called Stranger Gas?
(a)Argon
(b) Neon
(c) Xenon
(d) Nitrous oxide
133.Mixture of which one of the following pairs of gases is the cause
of occurrence of most of the explosions in mines?
(a) Hydrogen and Oxygen
(b) Oxygen and acetylene
(c) Methane and air
(d) Carbon dioxide and methane
134.Which one of the following fuels causes minimum
environmental pollution?
(a)Diesel
(b) Coal
(c) Hydrogen
(d) Kerosene
135.. An atom of carbon has 6 protons. Its mass number is 12. How
many noutrons are present in an atom of carbon?
(a)12
(b) 6
(c) 10
(d) 14
136.In which one of the following is the valence electronic
configuration, 2 3 found?
(a) Carbon
(b) Oxygen
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Argon
137.Radioactivity was disovered by
(a) Rutherford
(b) Becquerel
(c) Bohr
(d) Madam
138.The electrovalent compounds is made up of
(a) electrically charged molecules.
(b) neutral molecules.
(c) neutral atoms.
(D) electrically charged atoms
139..Which one among the following is a
covalent compound?
(a) Calcium chloride
(b) Magnesium fluoride
(c) Sodium chloride
(d) Carbon tetrachloride
140.The Soda-acid fire extinguisher contains
(a)sulphuric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
(b) nitric acid and solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
(c) sulphuric acid and solution of sodium carbonate.
(d) sulphuric acid and solution of potassium carbonate.
141. Date of manufacture of food items fried in oil should be checked
before buying because oils become rancid due to
(a)Oxidation
(b) reduction
(c) hydrogenation
(d) decrease viscosity
142.Which of the following causes the rusting of iron? I.
Oxidation II. Reduction III. Chemical reaction with oxygen IV.
Chemical reaction with CO2
(a)I and II
(b) II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I and III!
143.The conversion of sugar C12H22O11 → CO2 is
(a)oxidation
(b) reduction
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
144Match Lisi I with List II and select the correct answer using codes given
below the list
145Which of the following is not a synthetic
fibre:
(a) Angora
(b) Rayon
(c) Nylon
(d) Polyester
146Which one of the following is used as an explosive?
(a) Phosphorus trichloride (b) Mercuric oxide
(c) Graphite (d) Nitroglycerine
147 The use of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) to
degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic
forms is known as
(a) Bio-magnification (b) Bio-remediation
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above
148 Which one of the following is the number of water
molecules that share with two formula unit in plaster of
Paris?
(a) One (b) Two (c) Five (d) Ten
149 Which fertilizer is assimilated directly by the plant?
(a) Super phosphate (b) Nitrolim
(c) Muriate of Potash (d) Humus
150.Which raw material is used in the preparation of soft
glass?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
151.Which of the following chemicals is used in foam fire
extinguishers?
(a) Aluminium sulphate (b) Copper sulphate
(c) Cobalt sulphate (d) Nickel sulphate
152.Which one of the following is used as a mordant in
dyeing and tanning industry?
(a) Magnesium oxide (b) Magnesium carbonate
(c) Magnesium chloride (d) Magnesium sulphate
153.What is the composition of
nitrolim - a chemical fertilizer?
(a) Nitrogen and limestone
(b) Calcium carbide and nitrogen
(c) Calcium carbide and carbon
(d) None of the above
154.What is a mixture of potassium nitrate, powdered charcoal
and sulphur called?

(a) Glass (b) Cement (c) Paint (d) Gun powder

155. Flint glass is obtained from which of the following?
(a) Zinc and barium borosilicate
(b) Sand, red lead and potassium carbonate
(c) Sodium aluminum borosilicate
(d) Pure silica and zinc oxide
156.Which one of the following correctly defines
the state of glass?
(a) Crystalline solid (b) Super cooled liquid
(c) Condensed gas (d) Liquid crystal
157.Which one of the following chemicals is used in beauty
parlours for hair-setting?
(a) Sulphur based (b) Phosphorus based
(c) Silicon based (d) Iron based
158.The major component used in preparation of
different types of glasses is
(a) Silica (b) Sodium borate
(c) Calcium silicate (d) Sodium silicate
159.Which one of the following substances is used in the
manufacture of safety matches?
(a) Red phosphorus (b) White phosphorus
(c) Phosphorus trioxide (d) Black phosphorus
160.Which one of the following polymeric materials is used for
making bullet proof jacket?
(a) Nylon-6, 6 (b) Rayon (c) Kevlar (d) Dacron
161.. The polymeric fibre used as a substitute for wool in
making synthetic blankets, sweaters, etc., is
(a) nylon (b) Teflon (c) orlon (d) bakelite
162.What is the purpose facturing process?
(a) They act as a film-forming constituent
(b) They reduce the viscosity
(c) They prevent the polymerization and condensation
(d) They provide elasticity to the film and minimize its cracking
163.The chemical used as a 'fixer' in photography is
(a) Sodium sulphate (b) Sodium thiosulphate
(c) Ammonium persulphate (d) Borax
164.Which one of the following is another name of RDX?
(a) Cyanohydrin (b) Dextran
(c) Cyclohexane (d) Cyclonite
165.Which one of the following is associated with the formation
of brown air in traffic congested cities?
(a) Sulphur dioxide (b) Nitrogen oxide
(c) Carbon dioxide (d) Carbon monoxide
166.From which one among the following water sources, the water
is likely to be contaminated with fluoride?
(a) Ground water (b) River water
(c) Pond water (d) Rain water
167.Which one of the following is called dry ice?
(a) Solid carbon dioxide (b) Liquid carbon dioxide
(c) Liquid nitrogen (d) Liquid ammonia
168.Which one of the following is a cause of acid rains?

(a) Ozone (b) Ammonia

(c) Sulphur dioxide (d) Carbon monoxide
169.. Which one of the following is NOT true for bleaching
powder
(a) It is used as a reducing agent in chemical industries
(b) It is used for bleaching wood pulp in paper factories
(c) It is used for disinfecting drinking water
(d) It is used for bleaching linen in textile industry
170.Which one of the following acids is used for etching glass?
(a) (b) (c) (d) of these
171.Which one of the following elements is needed in the human body
to transfer electrical signals by nerve cells?

(a) Lithium (b) Sodium (c) Rubidium (d) Caesium

172.Which one of the following is not used as fertilizer?

(a) Ammonium nitrate (b) Ammonium sulphide

(c) Ammonium phosphate (d) Ammonium sulphate
173.Which one of the following is the chemical formula of
gypsum?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
174.Which one of the following greenhouse gases is in largest
concentration in the atmosphere?

(a) Chlorofluorocarbon (b) Nitrous oxide

(c) Carbon dioxide (d) Methane
175.Which one of the following is not contained in Portland cement
?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
176.Which one of the following minerals is used as a
fuel in nuclear power stations ?
(a) Bauxite (b) Quartz (c) Feldspar (d) Pitchblende
177.Which one of the following is NOT a synthetic detergent ?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
178.Which one of the following is an example of a clean fuel?
(a) Coke (b) Propane (c) Petrol (d) Wax
179.Which one of the following is used as a binder in paints ?
(a) Titanium dioxide (b) Novolac
(c) Phthalocyanine (d) Silicones
180. Which one of the following statements regarding Bleaching
powder and D.D.T. is correct ?
(a) Both are inorganic compounds
(b) Both are organic compounds
(c) Both contain chlorine
(d) Both contain calcium
181.Which one of the following statements about
glass is not correct?
(a) Glass is often said to be a supercooled liquid.
(b) Glass has no definite melting point.
(c) Soda glass is harder than pyrex glass.
(d) Boron is present in pyrex glass.
182.A sample of 'soft soap' contains
(a) Caesium
(b) Potassium
(c) Calcium
(d) Magnesium
183.Which one of the following is the major constituent of biogas
(a) Carbon dioxide (b) Nitrous oxide
(c) Methane (d) Oxygen
184.Vinegar is also known
(a) ethanoic acid (b) nitric acid
(c) sulphuric acid (d) tartaric acid
185.Which one of the following is called syngas?

(a) (b)
(c) (d) (g) (g)
186.At nearly ∘ , sodium bicarbonate shows the property of
gradually decomposing, which makes it usable in bakery products.
The product of decomposition responsible for this use of sodium
bicarbonate is
(a) Carbon dioxide (b) Hydrogen
(c) Water vapour (d) Oxygen
187. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of
change in colours when a turmeric stain on white clothes is
scnubbed by soap and then washed with water?
(a) Yellow - pink - blue
(b) Yellow - reddish brown- yellow
(c) Yellow-reddish brown - blue
(d) Yellow - blue – pink
188.Which one of the following is the best example of desiccant?
(a) Silica gel (b) Polystyrene
(c) Sodium chloride (d) Sodium carbonate
189.Which one of the following is used in the
preparation of antiseptic solution?
(a) Potassium nitrate (b) Iodine
(c) Iodine chloride (d) Potassium chloride
190.The main component of Biogas is
(a) Methane (b) Ethane (c) Propane (d) Butane
191.The chemical name of 'Marsh gas' is
(a) Ethene (b) Methane
(c) Propane (d) Hexane
192.Which chemical was an important symbol in
our freedom struggle?
(a) Glucose (b) Fertilizer
(c) Medicine (d) Sodium chloride
193.The chemical name of lime stone is
(a) Calcium chloride (b) Calcium oxide
(c) Calcium carbonate (d) Calcium
194.Blue vitriol is
(a) Copper sulphate (b) Calcium sulphate
(d) Sodium sulphate (c) Iron sulphate
1 95.The main component of
Gobar gas is?
(a) Chlorine (b) Hydrogen
(c) Ethylene (d) Methane
196.The compound used as 'artificial
sweetener' is
(a) Saccharine (b) Tartaric acid
(c) citric acid (d) octane
197.The chemical formula of plaster of paris is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
198.The chemical formula for 'laughing gas' is
(a) (Nitrous oxide)
(b) NO (Nitric oxide)
(c) (Nitrogen dioxide)
(d) (Nitrogen pentoxide)
199. Which one among the following is not a mixture?
(a) Graphite (b) Glass (c) Brass (d) Steel
200. Which one of the following is not a mixture?
(a) Air (b) Mercury (c) Milk (d) Cement
201.Which one among the following is a sin smelling
agent added to LPG cylinder to help the detection of gas
leakage?
(a) Ethanol (b) Thioethanol
(c) Methane (d) Chloroform
202. To weld metals together, high temperature is required.
Such a high temperature is obtained by burning
(a) Acetylene in oxygen (b) in oxygen
(c) Methane in oxygen (d) Acetylene in nitrogen
203.The oxide of which of the following elements is used as a
coolant?
(a) Silicon (b) Nitrogen (c) Carbon (d) Phosphorus
204.. What type of mixture is smoke?
(a) Solid mixed with a gas
(b) Gas mixed with a gas
(c) Liquid mixed with a gas
(d) Gas mixed with a liquid and a solid
205.Which one among the following statements regarding
the properties of mixtures and compounds is not correct?
(a) A mixture shows the properties of its constituents but
the properties of a compound are entirely different from its
constituents
(b) A mixture may be homogeneous or heterogeneous but
a compound is a homogeneous substance
(c) The constituents of a mixture can be separated by
physical methods but those of a compound cannot be
separated by physical methods
(d) Energy is either absorbed or evolved during the
preparation of a mixture but not in the preparation of a
compound
206.Aqua-regia used by alchemists to separate
silver and gold is a mixture of
(a) hydrochloric acid (concentrated) and nitric acid
(concentrated)
(b) hydrochloric acid (concentrated) and sulphuric
acid (concentrated)
(c) nitric acid (concentrated)and sulphuric
acid(concentrated)
(d) hydrochloric acid (dilute) and sulphuric acid
(dilute)
207.The latest discovered state of matter is
(a) solid (b) Bose-Einstein condensation
(c) plasma (d) liquid
208. Nail polish remover contains
(a) acetone
(b) benzene
(c) formaldehyde
(d) acetic acid
209. Iron sheet kept in moist air
covered with rust. Rust is
(a) an element
(b) a compound
(c) a mixture of iron and dust
(d) a mixture of iron, oxygen and
water
210.What is the term used to denote the critical temperature
at which the air becomes saturated with vapour and below
which the condensation is likely to begin?
(a) Condensation point
(b) Evaporation point
(c) Dew point
(d) Point of critical temperature
211. The process of change of liquid state into gaseous state
at constant temperature is known as
(a) boiling (b) melting (c) fusion (d) evaporation
212.The process used to separate oil and water is
(a) distillation (c) separating funnel
(b) sublimation (d) chromatography
213.Amalgam is a solution
(a) Solid in Solid (b) solid in liquid
(c) liquid in solid (d) liquid in liquid
214.Which one of the following is
correct? Butter is
(a) a supercooled oil
(b) an emulsion
(c) a molecular solid
(d) None of these
215.Which one of the following petroleum refinery
products has the lowest boiling point?
(a) Kerosene (b) Diesel
(c) Gasoline (d) Lubricating oil
216.Which one of the following is not
a mixture?
(a) Tootpaste (b) Toilet soap
(c) Baking soda (d) Vinegar
217.. lodised salt is a
(a) mixture of potassium iodide and
common salt
(b) mixture of molecular iodide and
common salt
(c) compound formed by combination
of potassium iodide and common salt
(d) compound formed by molecular
iodine and common salt
218.Tails of comets are visible due to
(a) Tyndall Effect (b) Reflection
(c) Brownian movement (d) None of these
219.. Which one is a surface phenomenon?
(a) Evaporation (b) Boiling (c) Sublimation
(d) Condensation
220..The force that binds the particles of matter
together is known as
(a) intermolecular space (b) bond
(c) intermolecular force (d) nuclear force
221.If intermolecular forces in a solid, liquid and gas are
represented by and respectively, then identify the
correct relation among the three from the following.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
222.Which element has neither a
definite shape nor a definite volume
at ∘ ?
(a) Silver
(b) Gallium
(c) Mercury
(d) Hydrogen
223.Seema visited a Natural Gas Compressing Unit and
found that the gas can be liquified under specific conditions
of temperature and pressure. While sharing her experience
with friends she got confused. Help her to identify the correct
set of conditions
(a) Low temperature, low pressure
(b) High temperature, low pressure
(c) Low temperature, high pressure
(d) High temperature, high pressure
224.Which one is a sublime
substance?
(a) Table salt (b) Sugar
(c) Iodine (d) Potassium
Iodide
225.The compound contains [NDA 2017-II|
(a) 22 atoms per mole
(b) twice the mass precent of as compared to the
mass percent of C
(c) six times the mass percent of as compared to
the mass percent of
(d) thrice the mass percent of as compared to the
mass percent of
226.Which one of the following mixtures is
homogeneous? |NDA 2008-I|
(a) Starch and sugar (b) Methanol and water
(c) Graphite and charcoal
(d) Calcium carbonate and calcium bicarbonate
227.. of common salt is dissolved in of water. What is the
mass percentage of the salt in the solution?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
228.Which one of the following substances is not a mixture?
(a) Tin (b) Sea water (c) Soil (d) Air
229.Chalk and marble are different forms of

(a) Calcium hydrogen carbonate

(b) Calcium carbonate (c) Calcium
acetate
(d) Sodium carbonate
230.Which one of the following elements shows
variable equivalent mass?
(a) Zinc (b) Silver (c) Calcium (d) Iron
231.Which of the following is the best example of the
law of conservation of mass?
(a) When of carbon is heated in vacuum, there
is no change in mass
(b) Weight of platinum wire is the same before and
after heating
(c) A sample of air increases in volume when heated at
constant pressure but mass remains unchanged
(d) of carbon combines with of oxygen to
give of carbondioxide.
232.Glass is ?
(a) liquid (b) colloid
(c) non-crystalline amorphous solid
(d) crystalline solid
233.What is the weight of one atom of Hydrogen in
grams?
(a) (b)
(c) (d) None of these
234.A homogeneous mixture contains two liquids. How
are they separated?
(a) By filtration (b) By evaporation
(c) By distillation (d) By condensation
235.The atomic weights are expressed in terms of atomic mass unit.
Which one of the following is used as a standard?
[NDA 2007−I]
(a) (b) (c) (d)
236.Which one of the following substances is NOT a mixture?
[NDA 2019-I]
(a) Ice (b) lce-cream (c) Air (d) Honey
237.Which one of the following could
be the melting point of iron?
∘ ∘ ∘ ∘
(a) (b) (c) (d)
238.Two substances of densities ρ1 and ρ2 are mixed in equal volume
and the relative density of mixture is 4. When they are mixed in equal
masses, the relative density of the mixture is 3. The values
of ρ1 and ρ2 are :
239. In which one of the following situations a
chemical reaction does not occur?
(a) Common salt is exposed to air
(b) Coal is burnt in air
(c) Sodium is placed in water
(d) Iron is kept in moist air
240.Which one of the following is the most
fundamental characteristic of an element?

(a) Melting point (b) Atomic number

(c) Colour (d) Atomic weight
241.At NTP, the least volume will be occupied by of
which one of the following?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

242.The chemical formula of Borax is
(a) Na2 B4O7
(b) CaOCl2
(c) BaSO4
(d) Ca(SO4 )2
243.Amalgam is a solution of
(a)solid in solid
(b) solid in liquid
c) liquid in solid
(d) liquid in liquid
 244.Eka-aluminium predicted by Mendeleef is
(a) Scandium.
(b) Gallium.
(c) Germanium.
(d) Tellurium.
245.Sometimes, indigestion is caused by the secretion of too much
hydrochloric acid in the stomach. To ease the pain caused, a tablet can
be taken that reacts to reduce the amount of acid present. Which one
among the following would be inappropriate for a manufacturer to
include as a major reactant in the tablet?
(a)CaCO3
(b) MgCO3
(c) NaOH
(d) Mg(OH)2
246.The tracking of people by trained dogs is based on
the recognisation of which of the following compounds
in the sweat from feet?
(a)Carboxylic acids
(b) Uric acid
(c) Sugar
(d) Salt
247.Hydrogen gas is passed through oil in order to
(a)convert lower oil to higher oil
(b) convert liquid oil into solidified oil
(c) convert vegetable oil to vegetable ghee
(d) All the above statements are wrong
248.Statement I : Soaps do not form lather with water containing
salts of calcium and magnesium. Statement II : Calcium and
magnesium salts of long chain fatty acids are insoluble in water.
(a)Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the
correct explanation of Statement I. (b) Both the statements are
individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation
of Statement I.
(c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.
249.Date of manufacture of food items fried in oil should be
checked before buying because oils become rancid due to
(a) oxidation
(b) reduction
(c) hydrogenation
(d) decrease in viscosity
250.Carbon monoxide is a pollutant because –
(a) it reacts with O2
(b) in inhibits glycolysis
(c) reacts with hemoglobin
(d) makes nervous system inactive
251.Which one of the following is associated with the formation of
brown air in traffic congested cities?
(a)Sulphur dioxide
(b) Nitrogen oxide
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Carbon monoxide
252.Who among the following proposed that atom is
indivisible?
(a)Dalton
(b) Berzelius
(c) Rutherford
(d) Avogadro
253.Covalent compounds are generally
(a)soluble in water
(b) insoluble in water
(c) ionise in water
(d) hydrolyse in water
254.he type of bond formed during the hydration of cation is
(a)ionic
(b) covalent
(c)electrostatic
(d) dative bond
255.Statement I All compounds contain more than one
element. Statement II All compounds are heterogeneous
mixtures. Codes
(a)Both the statements are individually true and statement II is
the correct explanation of statement I.
(b) Both the statements are individually true but statement II is
not the correct explanation of statement I.
(c) Statement I is true, but statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false, but statement II is true.
256.Glasses and plastics are
(a)amorphous solids
(b) supercooled liquids
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
257.Match List-I with List-II
258.. 'Oil of Vitriol' is the common
name of which of the following?
(a) Nitric acid
(b) Carbonic acid
(c) Acetic acid
(d) Sulphuric acid
259.Consider the following statements about oxidation. It is the
process which involves. I. removal of oxygen. II. addition of
hydrogen. III. removal of an electropositive element. IV. addition of
an electronegative element. Which of the above is/are false about
reduction?
(a)Only I
(b) I and II
(c) III and IV
(d) All of the above
260.Which of the following is not an example of redox
reaction?
(a)CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O
(b) Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
(c) 2 K + F2 → 2KF
(d) BaCl2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + 2HCl
261. In deep sea diving, divers use a mixture of gases
consisting of oxygen and
(a)hydrogen
(b) Nitrogen
(c) argon
(d) helium
262.Which one of the following is
correct? Butter is
(a)a supercooled oil
(b) an emulsion
(c) a molecular solid
(d) None of these
263.Which among the following atoms
has high atomic radi?
(a) Na (b) Rb (c) K (d) Cs
264.. Food cans are coated with tin and not with
zinC because
(a)zinc is costlier than tin.
(b) zinc has a higher melting point than tin.
(c) zinc is more reactive than tin.
(d) zinc is less reactive than tin.
265.'Misch metal' is widely used in the manufacture of
which of the following?
(a)Material of car brake
(b) Smoke detectors
(c) Cigarette lighters
(d) Emergency lights
266.Select the property that is associated with
nonmetals.
(a)Low density
(b) Low melting point
(c) Poor conductor of electricity
(d) All of the above
267.Which one of the following is used as a mordant in
dyeing and tanning industry?
(a) Magnesium oxide
(b) Magnesium carbonate
(c) Magnesium chloride
(d) Magnesium sulphate
268.. Bagasse, a by-product of sugar manufacturing industry, is
used for the production of
(a) glass (b) paper (c) rubber (d) cement
269. The gas of vital importance to all living organisms present
in the stratosphere is –
(a) oxygen (b) nitrogen (c) ozone (d) carbon dioxide
270.If there was no carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the earth's
temperature would be:
(a)less than the present
(b) same as present
(c) higher than the present
(d) dependent on oxygen content of air
271.Atoms of different elements have
(a) same atomic number and same electronic configuration.
(b) different atomic number and same electronic configuration.
(c) different atomic number and different number of valence
electrons.
(d) same number of electrons and neutrons.
272.The methane molecule has
(a)double bond
(b) triple bond
(c) single covalent bond
(d) None of the above
273.The methane molecule has
(a)double bond
(b) triple bond
(c) single covalent bond
(d) None of the above
274.The bond which is present between water molecules is
(a)electrovalent bond
(b) covalent bond
(c) hydrogen bond
(d) vander Waal's bond
275. lodine can be separated from a mixture of lodine and
potassium chloride by
(a) sedimentation (b) filtration (c) sublimation (d) distillation
276.The mass of water vapour per unit yolume of air is known as
(a)relative humidity
(b) specific humidity
(c) absolute humidity
(d) variable humidity
277.Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil while farming their
fields. This is because
(a)lime is very helpful in maintaining the water content in the soil.
(b) lime decreases the acidity of soil.
(c) lime decreases the basicity of soil.
(d) high concentration of lime is necessary for the plant growth.
278. 'Oil of Vitriol' is the common
name of which of the following?
(a) Nitric acid
(b) Carbonic acid
(c) Acetic acid
(d) Sulphuric acid
279.The oxidation number of an element a compound is
evaluated on the basis of certain rules. Which of the
following is incorrect in this respect?
(a)The oxidation number of hydrogen is always +1
(b) The algebraic sum of all the oxidation numbers in a
compound is zero.
(c) An element in the free or the uncombined state bears
oxidation number zero.
(d) In all its compounds, the oxidation number of
fluorine is - 1
280. Which of the following reactions represent(s) redox process?
(a)Electrochemical process for extraction of highly reactive metals
and nonmetals.
(b) Manufacturing of caustic soda.
(c) Corrosion of metals.
(d) Al of the above
281.Human stomach produces acid ' X ' which helps in digestion of
food acid ' X ' is
(a) Acetic acid (b) Methanoic acid (c) Hydrochloric acid (d) Citric acid
282.Which one of the following is a chemical process?
(a)Distillation of sea (salty) water
(b) Crystallization of impure salt
(c) Production of Iodine (I2 ) from sea-weeds
(d) sublimation of iodine (I2 )
283.The reaction which is used in the black and white photography
is Statement I: Silver and bromide combine to form silver bromide.
2Ag(s) + Br2( g) Sunlight 2AgBr Statement II: Silver Bromide
decomposes to form silver & bromide. 2AgBr Sunlight 2Ag(s) +
Br2( g)
(a)Both statements are true.
(b) Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
(c) Statement II is true, Statement I is false.
(d) Both Statements are incorrect.
284.Match the following: Column-I Column-II A. Brass P. Homogeneous
mixture of copper and zinc B. Bronze Q. Homogeneous mixture of iron
and carbon C. Steel R. Homogeneous mixture of copper and tin D. Solder
S. Homogeneous mixture of tin and lead E. German T. Homogeneous
mixture of copper, zinc silver and nickel.
(a) A − P; B − R; C − Q; D − T; E − S
(b) A − P; B − R; C − S;D − Q; E − T
(c) A − P; B − R; C − Q;D − S; E − T
(d) A − R; B − P; C − Q; D − S; E − T
285.Which among the following elements (metals) pollutes the air of
a city having large number of automobiles?
(a)Cadmium
(b) Lead
(c) Chromium
(d) Nickel
286.Non metals are used in-
(a) Aeroplanes
(b) making machinery
(c) Water boilers
(d) Fertilisers
287.Which one of the following polymeric materials is used for
making bullet proof jacket?
(a)Nylon-6, 6
(b) Rayon
(c) Kevlar
(d) Dacron
288.Chromium oxide in paints makes the
colour of paint
(a)Green
(b) White
(c) Red
(d) Blue
289.The gas that contributes the most to the greenhouse effect
is - (a) methane
(b) water vapor
(c) ozone
(d) carbon dioxide
290.From which one among the following water sources, the
water is likely to be contaminated with fluoride?
(a) Ground water
(b) River water
(c) Pond water
(d) Rain water
291.Which one of the following statements about an atom is not
correct?
(a) Atoms of different elements may have same mass numbers.
(b) Atoms of an elements may have different mass numbers. (
c) All the atoms of an element have same number of protons.
(d) All the atoms of an element will always have same number of
neutrons.
292.The atoms of the elements having same difference between
mass number and atomic number are called (a) Isobar
(b) Isotopes
(c) Isotones
(d) No option is correct:
293.In double covalent bond there is a sharing of
(a)two electrons
(b) four electrons
(c) six electrons
(d) three electrons
294.Liquid water is denser than ice due
to
(a)higher surface tension
(b) hydrogen bonding
(c) vander Waals' force
(d) covalent bonding
295.Which one of the following gemstones contains beryllium
metal?
(a) Topaz
(b) Emerald
(c) Ruby
(d) Blue sapphire
296.A balloon filled with ethylene is pricked with a sharp point and
quickly dropped in a tank of H2 gas under identical conditions. After a
while the balloon will have
(a) shrunk
(b) enlarged
(c) completely collapsed
(d) remained unchanged in size
297.Buildup of which acid in our muscles during sudden
activity causes cramps?
(a) Lactic acid
(b) Pyruvic acid
(c) Carbonic acid
(d) Oxalic acid
298.Food preservatives prevent spoilage of food due to microbial
growth. Which of the following acid is used as preservative of food
items?
(a)Oxalic acid
(b) Sulphuric acid
(c) Carboxylic acid
(d) Benzoic acid
299.process of gaining electrons is known as ______
(a)oxidation
(b) reduction
(c) radiation
(d) both oxidation and reduction
300.The metal compound commonly found in Sindhoor or Kumkum
is based on
(a)Tin
(b) Lead
(c) Copper
(d) Zinc
301.. Iodised salt is a
(a)mixture of potassium iodide and common salt
(b) mixture of molecular iodide and common salt
(c) compound formed by combination of potassium
iodide and common salt
(d) compound formed by molecular iodine and
common salt
302.Two systems are said to be in thermal equilibrium if and only
if :
(a)there can be a heat flow between them even if they are at
different temperatures
(b) there cannot be a heat flow between them even if they are at
different temperatures
(c) there is no heat flow between them
(d) their temperatures are slightly different
303.In galvanization, iron is coated
with
(a)Copper
(b) Zinc
(c) Tin
(d) Nickel
304.. Aluminium is more reactive than iron but aluminium is
less easily corroded than iron, because (a) oxygen forms a
protective oxide layer
(b) it is a noble metal
(c) iron undergoes reaction easily with water
(d) iron forms ions
305.Which one of the following is applied on wounds as an antiseptic?
(a) Metals
(b) Non-metals
(c) Metalloids
(d) All of these
306.The polymeric fibre used as a substitute for wool in making
synthetic blankets, sweaters, etc., is
(a)nylon
(b) Teflon
(c) orlon
(d) bakelite
307.Which one among the following fuels is used in gas
welding? (a) LPG (b) Ethylene (c) Methane (d) Acetylene
308.The smog is essentially caused by the presence of –
(a) oxygen and ozone
(b) ozone and nitrogen
(c) oxides of sulphur and nitrogen
(d) oxygen and nitrogen
309.Nitric oxide pollution can lead to all of the following, except
(a) leaf spotting in plants
(b) bronchitis related respiratory problems in human
(c) production of corrosive gases through photochemical reaction
(d) silicosis in human
310.Which one among the following statements about an atom is not
correct?
(a)Atoms always combine to form molecule.
(b) Atoms are the basic units from which molecules and ions are formed.
(c) Atoms are always neutral in nature.
(d) Atoms aggregate in large numbers to form the matter we can see, feel and
touch.
311.Chemical properties of Isotopes
(a)must be same.
(b) must be different.
(c) need not be same.
(d) need not be different.
312.Assertion (A) Double bond cause more repulsion than single bonds.
Reason ( ) Triple bonds cause more repulsion than a double bond. Codes
(a) Both and are true and is the correct explanation of
(b) Both and are true, but is not the correct explanation of
(c) is true, but is false
(d) is false, but is true
313.Which of the following bond is the weakest?
(a) Coordinate bond
(b) Hydrogen bond
(c) Vander Waals' forces
(d) Covalent bond
314.Which one of the following is called Dry ice?
(a)Solid carbon dioxide
(b) Liquid carbon dioxide
(c) Liquid nitrogen
(d) Liquid ammonia
315.The gas used in a refrigerator is
(a) cooled down on flowing.
(b) heated up on flowing.
(c) cooled down when compressed.
(d) cooled down when expanded.
316.What is the chemical name of the deadly poison 'cyanide'?
a) Sulphuric acid
(b) Hydrochloric acid
(c) Nitric acid
(d) Prussic acid
317.Which acid is present in acid rain?
(a)Benzoic acid
(b) Acetic acid
(c) Nitric acid
(d) Oxalic acid
318.Which one of the following is a , reduction reaction?
(a) 2Mg(s) + O2( ) → 2MgO( )
(b) S(s) + O2( ) → SO2( )
(c) 2HgO(s) heat 2Hg( ) + O2( g)
(d) Mg(s) + S(s) → MgS(s)
319. The tendency of a liquid drop to contract and occupy minimum
area is due to
(a) surface tension
(b) viscosity
(c) density
(d) vapour pressure
320.Distillation is a good separation technique for
(a) solids (b) liquids (c) solid alloys (d) gases
321.Which one of the following species is not capable of
showing disproportionation reaction?
(a) ClO−
(b) ClO2 −
(c) ClO3 1
(d) ClO4 1
322.Ultra purification of a metal is done by :
(a)smelting
(b) leaching
(c) zone melting
(d) slagging
323.The alkali metals have relatively low melting point. Which one of the
following alkali metals is expected to have the highest melting point?
(a)Li
(b) Na
(c) K
(d) Rb
324.On the basis of following statements identify the correct non-
metal.
(I) This non-metal is so soft that it can be cut with knife.
(II) This non-metal burn with oxygen to form acidic pentoxide.

(a) S
(b) C
(c) P
(d) H
325.Which one of the following is a mixed 7. fertilizer?
(a)Urea
(b) CAN
(c) Ammonium sulphate
(d) NPK
326.The synthetic rubber has replaced natural 8. rubber for
domestic and industrial purposes. Which one of the following is the
main reason behind that?
(a)Natural rubber is unable to meet the growing demand of different
industries
(b) Natural rubber is grown in tropical countries only
(c) Raw material for synthetic rubber is easily available
(d) Nutural rubber is not durable
327.Acid rain is caused due to increase in concentration of
(a)CO and CO2
(b) SO2 and NO2
(c) CO and SO3
(d) ozone and dust
328.Which one of the following fuels causes minimum
environmental pollution?
(a)Diesel
(b) Coal
(c) Hydrogen
(d) Kerosene
329.Consider the following statements
I. The positive charge is essentially immovable because it contains
practically all the mass of the atom.
II. Atom is the smallest indivisible particles of an element which takes
part in a chemical reaction.

Which of the above Statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 (b) Only II (c) I and II (d) None of these

330.An atom has 7 electrons in its -shell and contains 18
neutrons in its nucleus. What is its mass number?

(a) 25
(b) 27
(c) 35
(d) 43
331.Proton play an important role in which type of bonding?
(a) Electrovalent
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Covalent
(d) Coordinate
332.Study the following statements.
I. A bond formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms of the
element is called ionic bond.
II. II. A bond formed by sharing of electrons between atoms of the
elements is called covalent bond.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)Only 1
(b) Only II
(c) I and II
(d) None of the above
333.Statement I Glass is not considered as a true compound.
Statement II Glass does not have a definite molting point. Codes
(a) Both the statements are individually true and statement is
the correct explanation of statement I. (b) Both the statements are
individually true, but statement is not the correct explanation of
statement I.
(c) Statement I is true, but statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false, but statement II is true.
334.Which of the following gases will have the highest rate of diffusion?
(a)O2
(b) CO2
(c) NH3
(d) N2
335.Which among the following acid is also known as 'Muriatic
acid'?
(a)Hydrochloric acid
(b) Sulphuric acid
(c) Carbonic acid
(d) Nitric acid
336. In the reaction between hydrogen sulphate ion and
water HSO4 − + H2O → H3O + SO4 2− the water acts as
(a)an acid
(b) a base
(c) a salt
(d) an inert medium
337.When a substance loses oxygen during a reaction, it is
called ....
(a)Corrosion
(b) reduction
(c) oxidation
(d) Both corrosion-and-oxidation
338.Which of the following reacts
with cold water vigorously?
(a) carbon
(b) sodium
(c) magnesium
(d) sulphur
339.Which of the following is a good conductors of heat and
electricity?
(a) Graphite
(b) Oxygen
(c) Chlorine
(d) Nitrogen
340.Non-metals are mostly present as
(a) solids.
(b)liquids.
(c) gases.
(d) (a) and (c)
341.Which of the following non-metals has shining
lustrous surfaces?
(a) Graphite and phosphorus
(b) Graphite and iodine
(c) Iodine and phosphorus
(d) Phosphorus and chlorine
342.The only non-metal that has
luster is
(a) Sulphur
(b) Phosphorus
(c) Silicon
(d) Iodine
343.Non-metals generally form
(a) basic oxides
(b) acidic oxides
(c) neutral oxides
(d) None of these
344.The white phosphorus is stored
(a) in air
(b) under water
(c) under kerosene
(d) under
345.Which of the following can be
beaten into thin sheets?
(a) Carbon
(b)Zinc
(c) Sulphur
(d) Oxygen
346.A non metal that catches fire at
room temperature is-
(a) Sodium
(b)Sulphur
(c) Phosphorus
(d) Fluorine
347. Column I
A. Hardest Non-metal
B. Non-metal conducts electricity
C. Non-metal with lustre
D. Non-metal used as fungicide
Column II
P. Graphite Q. Sulphur R.
Diamond (Carbon) S. Iodine
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
348. Column I
A. Brass B. Bronze C. Steel D.
Solder
Column II
P. Homogeneous mixture of copper and zinc Q.
Homogeneous mixture of iron and carbon
R. Homogeneous mixture of copper and tin S.
Homogeneous mixture of tin and lead
(a) (b)

(c) (d)
349. Column I
A. Solid metal B. Solid non metal C. Gaseous non
metal D. Liquid non metal
Column II
P. Sodium Q. Bromine R. Chlorine
S. Sulphur
(a)