Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level chemistry in daily life MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
As we go higher into the atmosphere, the air becomes?
Correct Answer: Option A — Thinner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thinner is the correct answer to “As we go higher into the atmosphere, the air becomes”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q2 of 40
The chief constituents of gobar gas is_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Methane
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The chief constituents of gobar gas is Methane .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q3 of 40
A fresh egg when placed in salt water will __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Float
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A fresh egg when placed in salt water will Float .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 40
Triple point of water is _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 273.16 K
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Triple point of water is 273.16 K .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 40
Which metal pollute the air of a big city?
Correct Answer: Option D — Lead
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lead is the correct answer to “Which metal pollute the air of a big city”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 40
The gases used in different types of welding would include:__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — oxygen and acetylene
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The gases used in different types of welding would include: oxygen and acetylene .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 40
Which of the gas is not known as green house gas?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hydrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hydrogen is the correct answer to “Which of the gas is not known as green house gas”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q8 of 40
The chemical name of chalk is
Correct Answer: Option A — Calcium carbonate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The chemical name of chalk is Calcium carbonate.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q9 of 40
pH value of water is _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 6.5-8.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
pH value of water is 6.5-8.5 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 40
Main constituent in air is ___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Nitrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Main constituent in air is Nitrogen .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q11 of 40
Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Calcium sulfate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of Calcium sulfate .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q12 of 40
What is the percentage of salt water on earth surface?
Correct Answer: Option D — 97%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
97% is the correct answer to “What is the percentage of salt water on earth surface”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q13 of 40
The maximum risk to air travel is from?
Correct Answer: Option A — Fogs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fogs is the correct answer to “The maximum risk to air travel is from”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q14 of 40
The most abundant element in sea water is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chlorine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The most abundant element in sea water is Chlorine.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 40
The Shortest air route from Moscow to San Francisco is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Over the Atlantic Ocean
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Shortest air route from Moscow to San Francisco is Over the Atlantic Ocean.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q16 of 40
The metal that is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils is _______?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ni
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The metal that is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils is Ni .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 40
Gold and Silver are known as _________ metals?
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gold and Silver are known as Both A & B metals.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q18 of 40
Huge cloud of gass and dust in the universe is called?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nebula
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nebula is the correct answer to “Huge cloud of gass and dust in the universe is called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q19 of 40
The most suitable thermometer for measuring boiling point of water is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mercury Thermometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The most suitable thermometer for measuring boiling point of water is Mercury Thermometer.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 40
The chemical name of bauxite _______?
Correct Answer: Option C — Aluminium Oxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The chemical name of bauxite Aluminium Oxide .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q21 of 40
Which metal known as quick silver?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mercury
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mercury is the correct answer to “Which metal known as quick silver”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q22 of 40
Energy possessed by water in a dam is?
Correct Answer: Option B — Potential energy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Energy possessed by water in a dam is Potential energy.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q23 of 40
Charge carriers in a metal are electrons rather than protons because electrons are?
Correct Answer: Option B — Loosely bound
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Charge carriers in a metal are electrons rather than protons because electrons are Loosely bound.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q24 of 40
Retinol is the chemical name of?
Correct Answer: Option B — Vitamin A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin A is the correct answer to “Retinol is the chemical name of”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 40
Dielectric constant of water is?
Correct Answer: Option B — 80
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dielectric constant of water is 80.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q26 of 40
Cooking gas is mixture of which two gases?
Correct Answer: Option C — Methane and oxygen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Methane and oxygen is the correct answer to “Cooking gas is mixture of which two gases”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q27 of 40
With the rise in temperature, metals conductivity____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Decreases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
With the rise in temperature, metals conductivity Decreases .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q28 of 40
Sea water (Salt water) freezes at?
Correct Answer: Option D — Slightly higher temperature than fresh water.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Slightly higher temperature than fresh water. is the correct answer to “Sea water (Salt water) freezes at”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q29 of 40
Atmospheric pressure decrease rapidly with altitude because the air becomes_______?
Correct Answer: Option C — Less denser
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Atmospheric pressure decrease rapidly with altitude because the air becomes Less denser .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q30 of 40
Which product is obtained in the manufacture of soap from oils:
Correct Answer: Option D — Glycerine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Glycerine is the correct answer to “Which product is obtained in the manufacture of soap from oils:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q31 of 40
The chemical used as a fixer in photography is__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sodium thiosulphate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The chemical used as a fixer in photography is Sodium thiosulphate .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q32 of 40
The group of minerals chemically containing hydrocarbons is_______?
Correct Answer: Option D — Organic group
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The group of minerals chemically containing hydrocarbons is Organic group .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q33 of 40
Which metal is extracted from sea water?
Correct Answer: Option C — Magnesium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Magnesium is the correct answer to “Which metal is extracted from sea water”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q34 of 40
During which process of energy exchange does cold air displace warmer air?
Correct Answer: Option A — Convection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Convection is the correct answer to “During which process of energy exchange does cold air displace warmer air”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q35 of 40
The process by which air flows from one location in the atmosphere to another is called __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Convection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The process by which air flows from one location in the atmosphere to another is called Convection .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q36 of 40
Heavy mechanical complex use a large amount of water for_________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Cooling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heavy mechanical complex use a large amount of water for Cooling .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q37 of 40
What percentage of earth’s water supply is fresh water___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 3%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
What percentage of earth’s water supply is fresh water 3% .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q38 of 40
Percentage of water in an apple is__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 84%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Percentage of water in an apple is 84% .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q39 of 40
Percentage of water in a tomato is__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 94%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Percentage of water in a tomato is 94% .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q40 of 40
What is the number of known crystalline phases of water ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 18
Detailed Academic Explanation:
What is the number of known crystalline phases of water 18 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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