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  1. 721UPPSC2015General ScienceEnglish

    Which one of the following materials is strongest?

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    Correct option: D — Graphene

  2. 722MPPSC2017General ScienceEnglish

    Which lubricant is used for heavy machines?

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    Correct option: C — Graphite

  3. 723UKPSC2006General ScienceEnglish

    Chemically Dry Ice is

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    Correct option: D — Solid carbon dioxide

  4. 724UPSC2007General ScienceEnglish

    Which one of the following nonmetals is not a poor conductor of electricity?

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    Correct option: B — Selenium

  5. 725CGPSC2016General ScienceEnglish

    Water gas is

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    Correct option: A — CO + H₂

  6. 726UPSC1999General ScienceEnglish

    Consider the following statements. Glass can be etched or scratched by 1. Diamond 2. Hydrofluoric Acid 3. Aquarregia 4. Conc. Sulphuric Acid Which of these statements are correct?

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    Correct option: C — 1 and 2

  7. 727UPSC2012General ScienceEnglish

    Graphite was in news recently. What is its importance? 1. It is a two-dimensional material and has good electrical conductivity. 2. It is one of the thinnest but strongest materials tested so far. 3. It is entirely made of silicon and has high optical transparency. 4. It can be used as conducting electrodes required for touch screens, LCD’s and organic LED’s. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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    Correct option: C — 1, 2 and 4

  8. 728UPPSC2001General ScienceEnglish

    Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from given codes below. 1. Water becomes harder due to the presence of Calcium Sulphate and it is not usable. 2. Diamond is harder than copper and iron. 3. Oxygen is the main component of air. 4. Nitrogen is used in the manufacture of vegetable ghee.

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    Correct option: A — 1 and 2

  9. 729UPSC1994General ScienceEnglish

    One mole of Hydrogen gas burns in excess of Oxygen to give 290 kJ of heat. What is the amount of heat produced when 4g of Hydrogen gas is burnt under the same conditions?

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    Correct option: C — 580 kg

  10. 730BPSC2005General ScienceEnglish

    Burning of Hydrogen produces

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    Correct option: D — Water

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