Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4: 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
In which system of units, gas bills are charged?
Correct Answer: Option B — BTU
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BTU is the correct answer to “In which system of units, gas bills are charged”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q2 of 40
Coke is made by heating coal in the absence of air at__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1300 °C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Coke is made by heating coal in the absence of air at 1300 °C .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q3 of 40
Why are soft drink made with chilled water rather than water at room temperature?
Correct Answer: Option D — Chilled water attracts more carbon dioxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chilled water attracts more carbon dioxide is the correct answer to “Why are soft drink made with chilled water rather than water at room temperature”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 40
The property by virtue of which metals can be beaten into thin sheets is known as?
Correct Answer: Option A — Malleability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Malleability is the correct answer to “The property by virtue of which metals can be beaten into thin sheets is known as”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 40
The second most abundant metal found in the earth’s crust is_____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Silicon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The second most abundant metal found in the earth’s crust is Silicon .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 40
The gases which are used by drivers as an artificial atmosphere are helium and_____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Oxygen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The gases which are used by drivers as an artificial atmosphere are helium and Oxygen .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 40
Air contains volume of carbon dioxide approximately?
Correct Answer: Option B — 0.03%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.03% is the correct answer to “Air contains volume of carbon dioxide approximately”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q8 of 40
Material for rain-proof coats and tents owe their water proof properties to ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Surface tension
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Material for rain-proof coats and tents owe their water proof properties to Surface tension .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q9 of 40
Iodised salts contains the iodine salts of which metal?
Correct Answer: Option C — Potassium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Potassium is the correct answer to “Iodised salts contains the iodine salts of which metal”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 40
Which of the following is a Non Metal that remains Liquid at room temperature?
Correct Answer: Option D — Bromine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bromine is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a Non Metal that remains Liquid at room temperature”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q11 of 40
Inhaled air passes through which of the following in the last?
Correct Answer: Option D — Bronchiole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bronchiole is the correct answer to “Inhaled air passes through which of the following in the last”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q12 of 40
It is observed that the total pressure exerted by air on the man of average size is around 14.7 lb wt. per square inch. But the man feels quite comfortable,. It is because of__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — An equal and opposite pressure acts from inside
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is observed that the total pressure exerted by air on the man of average size is around 14.7 lb wt. per square inch. But the man feels quite comfortable,. It is because of An equal and opposite pressure acts from inside .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q13 of 40
Which one of the following is also called Stranger Gas?
Correct Answer: Option A — Xenon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Xenon is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is also called Stranger Gas”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q14 of 40
Which stone floats on water?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pumice stone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pumice stone is the correct answer to “Which stone floats on water”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 40
Density of Water is_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 997 kg/m³
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Density of Water is 997 kg/m³ .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q16 of 40
Chemical Name of Dry Ice?
Correct Answer: Option B — Solid Carbon Dioxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Solid Carbon Dioxide is the correct answer to “Chemical Name of Dry Ice”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 40
Disolved oxygen (DO) in water should be?
Correct Answer: Option C — 4 to 5 ppm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4 to 5 ppm is the correct answer to “Disolved oxygen (DO) in water should be”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q18 of 40
Which of the following does not pollute the air?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nitrogen Dioxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nitrogen Dioxide is the correct answer to “Which of the following does not pollute the air”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q19 of 40
Freezing point of water is__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 0 °C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Freezing point of water is 0 °C .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 40
The density of Air is_____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.225 kg/m3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The density of Air is 1.225 kg/m3 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q21 of 40
The Percentage of Water used for Drinking in the world is?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Percentage of Water used for Drinking in the world is 1%.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q22 of 40
Which gas was discovered on the sun about 151 years ago during total solar eclipse?
Correct Answer: Option C — Helium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Helium is the correct answer to “Which gas was discovered on the sun about 151 years ago during total solar eclipse”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q23 of 40
Water vapour beyond the dew point result in_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Condensation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water vapour beyond the dew point result in Condensation .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q24 of 40
The temperature at which water boils depends mainly on ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Air pressure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The temperature at which water boils depends mainly on Air pressure .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 40
Fine organic or inorganic particles suspended in air is called _______________?
Correct Answer: Option C — aerosol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fine organic or inorganic particles suspended in air is called aerosol .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q26 of 40
Fog that most often forms as warm rain falls into a cold layer of surface air is called ______________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Evaporation (mixing) fog
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fog that most often forms as warm rain falls into a cold layer of surface air is called Evaporation (mixing) fog .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q27 of 40
When oil and gas resources are burnt they kill many forests and lakes by ________________?
Correct Answer: Option D — acid rain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When oil and gas resources are burnt they kill many forests and lakes by acid rain .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q28 of 40
Acid deposition causes ______________________?
Correct Answer: Option D — lakes and forests to die
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Acid deposition causes lakes and forests to die .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q29 of 40
Water vapor is ______________?
Correct Answer: Option A — A gas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water vapor is A gas .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q30 of 40
Which of the following chemicals is not found in tobacco smoke?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nail polish remover
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nail polish remover is the correct answer to “Which of the following chemicals is not found in tobacco smoke”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q31 of 40
The property of a substance to absorb moisture from the air on exposure is called____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — deliquescence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The property of a substance to absorb moisture from the air on exposure is called deliquescence .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q32 of 40
Average salinity or ratio of salt as per kilogram of water of ocean is__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 35 grams
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Average salinity or ratio of salt as per kilogram of water of ocean is 35 grams .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q33 of 40
Magnalium is an alloy of_____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Aluminium and Magnesium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Magnalium is an alloy of Aluminium and Magnesium .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q34 of 40
Which of the following metal occurs in free state ______________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Lead
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Which of the following metal occurs in free state Lead .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q35 of 40
Water vapour turns into clouds in the atmosphere when:
Correct Answer: Option D — Dew point is reached
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dew point is reached is the correct answer to “Water vapour turns into clouds in the atmosphere when:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q36 of 40
When a warm air is lifted off the surface in temperature depression it is called ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — An occlusion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When a warm air is lifted off the surface in temperature depression it is called An occlusion .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q37 of 40
Quantity of fresh air required for a man is 1000 cubic feet of air for every____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 20 minutes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quantity of fresh air required for a man is 1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q38 of 40
Rate of evaporation of petrol is greater than that of water at room temperature because:
Correct Answer: Option A — petrol molecules do not have any hydrogen bond
Detailed Academic Explanation:
petrol molecules do not have any hydrogen bond is the correct answer to “Rate of evaporation of petrol is greater than that of water at room temperature because:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q39 of 40
Water is a universal solvent for what reactions?
Correct Answer: Option B — Biochemical
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Biochemical is the correct answer to “Water is a universal solvent for what reactions”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q40 of 40
Which Gas is used in the preparation of Soft drinks?
Correct Answer: Option D — Carbon dioxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Carbon dioxide is the correct answer to “Which Gas is used in the preparation of Soft drinks”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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