Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2: 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
Which metal is non toxic in nature?
Correct Answer: Option D — Gold
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gold is the correct answer to “Which metal is non toxic in nature”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q2 of 40
For seeing objects at the surface of water from a submarine under water, the instrument used is ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Periscope
Detailed Academic Explanation:
For seeing objects at the surface of water from a submarine under water, the instrument used is Periscope .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q3 of 40
Boiling point of pure water is __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 100’C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Boiling point of pure water is 100’C .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 40
The main cause of air pollution is __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Burning Of Fuels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The main cause of air pollution is Burning Of Fuels .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 40
The atmospheric air is held to the Earth by?
Correct Answer: Option A — gravity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
gravity is the correct answer to “The atmospheric air is held to the Earth by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 40
The process involved in making soap is called?
Correct Answer: Option C — saponification
Detailed Academic Explanation:
saponification is the correct answer to “The process involved in making soap is called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 40
Freezing point of water at Fahrenheit Scale is?
Correct Answer: Option A — 32 °F
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Freezing point of water at Fahrenheit Scale is 32 °F.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q8 of 40
A boy sitting in an open car moving with the constant speed throws a ball straight up into the air. The ball falls _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — behind him
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A boy sitting in an open car moving with the constant speed throws a ball straight up into the air. The ball falls behind him .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q9 of 40
An egg sinks in soft water but floats in a concentrated solution of salt because?
Correct Answer: Option D — the density of salt solution exceeds the density of eggs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the density of salt solution exceeds the density of eggs is the correct answer to “An egg sinks in soft water but floats in a concentrated solution of salt because”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 40
Which gas is commonly used in balloons and airships?
Correct Answer: Option C — Helium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Helium is the correct answer to “Which gas is commonly used in balloons and airships”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q11 of 40
Which water will freeze first?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hot
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hot is the correct answer to “Which water will freeze first”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q12 of 40
Which gas does a Photocopier machine produce?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ozone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ozone is the correct answer to “Which gas does a Photocopier machine produce”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q13 of 40
Of the six noble gases in the periodic table, which is the lightest?
Correct Answer: Option D — Helium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Helium is the correct answer to “Of the six noble gases in the periodic table, which is the lightest”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q14 of 40
Underground water and the water on the earth’s surface is called?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hydrosphere
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hydrosphere is the correct answer to “Underground water and the water on the earth’s surface is called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 40
Water has high density and minimum volume at__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 4°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water has high density and minimum volume at 4°C .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q16 of 40
In the manufacture of Vanaspati Ghee/Banaspati Ghee which gas is used?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hydrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hydrogen is the correct answer to “In the manufacture of Vanaspati Ghee/Banaspati Ghee which gas is used”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 40
When sugar is added to water, its boiling point:__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Increase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When sugar is added to water, its boiling point: Increase .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q18 of 40
For glavinizing of iron which of the following metals is used?
Correct Answer: Option B — Zinc
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zinc is the correct answer to “For glavinizing of iron which of the following metals is used”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q19 of 40
Permanent hardness of water may be removed by the addition of___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sodium Carbonate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Permanent hardness of water may be removed by the addition of Sodium Carbonate .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q20 of 40
Accumulation of salts in kidneys results in_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Kidney Stone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Accumulation of salts in kidneys results in Kidney Stone .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q21 of 40
Milk contains water
Correct Answer: Option C — 87%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
87% is the correct answer to “Milk contains water”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q22 of 40
Most soluble in water is:__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sugar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Most soluble in water is: Sugar .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q23 of 40
The element common to all acids is:__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hydrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The element common to all acids is: Hydrogen .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q24 of 40
The study of forces acting upon bodies in motion in the air is called__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Aerodynamics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The study of forces acting upon bodies in motion in the air is called Aerodynamics .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 40
Example of gas having monoatomic molecules is ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Neon and argon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Example of gas having monoatomic molecules is Neon and argon .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q26 of 40
Places where the temperature of air is above freezing point of the water, the precipitation will be in the form of ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Rain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Places where the temperature of air is above freezing point of the water, the precipitation will be in the form of Rain .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q27 of 40
Places where the temperature of air is below freezing point of the water, the precipitation will be in the form of __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Snow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Places where the temperature of air is below freezing point of the water, the precipitation will be in the form of Snow .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q28 of 40
Water is 50 times more viscous than ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Gases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Water is 50 times more viscous than Gases .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q29 of 40
Which of the following are the ingredients of gun metal?
Correct Answer: Option B — Copper, Tin and Zinc
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Copper, Tin and Zinc is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the ingredients of gun metal”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q30 of 40
The gas usually filled in the electric bulb is___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nitrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The gas usually filled in the electric bulb is Nitrogen .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q31 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:
Chemistry in Daily Life
Q32 of 40
The inert gas which is substituted for nitrogen in the air used by deep sea divers for breathing, is ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Helium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The inert gas which is substituted for nitrogen in the air used by deep sea divers for breathing, is Helium .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q33 of 40
Chemical formula for Water is _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — H2O
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chemical formula for Water is H2O .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q34 of 40
Soap and detergents remove the dirt from clothes due to__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Lowering of interfacial tension
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Soap and detergents remove the dirt from clothes due to Lowering of interfacial tension .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q35 of 40
Which of the following is a component of soap?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sodium stearate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sodium stearate is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a component of soap”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q36 of 40
Mostly which gases found of the planet Jupiter?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hydrogen and Helium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hydrogen and Helium is the correct answer to “Mostly which gases found of the planet Jupiter”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q37 of 40
What is the third most common gas found in the air we breathe ________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Argon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
What is the third most common gas found in the air we breathe Argon .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q38 of 40
What is the chemical formula for Sulfuric acid?
Correct Answer: Option B — H2SO4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
H2SO4 is the correct answer to “What is the chemical formula for Sulfuric acid”. Items of this type are drawn from the Chemistry in Daily Life — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q39 of 40
What is the chemical formula for Sodium carbonate _______?
Correct Answer: Option B — Na2CO3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
What is the chemical formula for Sodium carbonate Na2CO3 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q40 of 40
Brass gets discoloured in air because of the presence of which of the following gases in air ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hydrogen sulphide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brass gets discoloured in air because of the presence of which of the following gases in air Hydrogen sulphide .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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