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  1. The lightest gas which is non-inflammable is

  2. A.

     Hydrogen

    B.

     Helium

    C.

     Oxygen

    D.

     Nitrogen


  3. Preparation of ‘Dalda or Vanaspati’ ghee from vegetable oil utilizes the following process :

  4. A.

     Hydrolysis

    B.

     Oxidation

    C.

     Hydrogenation

    D.

     Ozonolysis


  5. Which among the following is pure matter ?

  6. A.

     Carbon dioxide

    B.

     Brass

    C.

     Air

    D.

     Iron


  7. The National Chemical Laboratory (India) is located in

  8. A.

     Mumbai

    B.

     Bangaluru

    C.

     Hyderabad

    D.

     Pune


  9. Who is known as the 'father of modern chemistry'?

  10. A.

     John Dalton

    B.

     Robert Boyle

    C.

     Antoine Lavoisier

    D.

     Democritus


  11. Spirit in contact with body gives cool sensation because it is :

  12. A.

     Liquid

    B.

     Transparent

    C.

     Highly volatile

    D.

     A good conductor


  13. Which one is a sublime substance?

  14. A.

     Table salt

    B.

     Sugar

    C.

     Iodine

    D.

     Potassium Iodide


  15. The biogas used for cooking is a mixture of which of the following?

  16. A.

     Carbon dioxide and oxygen

    B.

     Isobutane and propane

    C.

     Methane and carbon monoxide

    D.

     Methane and carbon dioxide


  17. The major constituent of gobar gas is

  18. A.

     Carbon dioxide

    B.

     Methane

    C.

     Butane

    D.

     Isobutane


  19. ________ is a by product of sewage treatment and can be decomposed to produce biogas

  20. A.

     Sewage

    B.

     Sludge

    C.

     Sewer

    D.

     Scum