Chemistry miscellaneous


  1. The metal used for making aircrafts and rockets is









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    Nickel-based super alloys are an unusual class of metallic materials with an exceptional combination of high temperature strength, toughness, and resistance to degradation in corrosive or oxidizing environment. These materials are widely used in aircraft and power-generation turbines, rocket engines, etc.

    Correct Option: C

    Nickel-based super alloys are an unusual class of metallic materials with an exceptional combination of high temperature strength, toughness, and resistance to degradation in corrosive or oxidizing environment. These materials are widely used in aircraft and power-generation turbines, rocket engines, etc.


  1. The alkoloid naturally found in coffee, cocoa and cola nut is









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    Caffeine (C8H10N4O2) is a bitter alkaloid found especially in coffee, tea, cacao, and kola nuts. It is used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic.

    Correct Option: D

    Caffeine (C8H10N4O2) is a bitter alkaloid found especially in coffee, tea, cacao, and kola nuts. It is used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic.



  1. The pollutant responsible for ozone holes is _____.









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    Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have been held responsible for the depletion of ozone layer. The manufacture of CFCs has been phased out under the Montreal Protocol, and they are being replaced with other products such as HFCs.

    Correct Option: D

    Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have been held responsible for the depletion of ozone layer. The manufacture of CFCs has been phased out under the Montreal Protocol, and they are being replaced with other products such as HFCs.


  1. Interveinal necrotic spots on leaves appear due to









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    Injury caused by sulphur oxides show interveinal necrotic areas that are light tan to white. Uninjured tissue next to the veins remains green.

    Correct Option: B

    Injury caused by sulphur oxides show interveinal necrotic areas that are light tan to white. Uninjured tissue next to the veins remains green.



  1. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas ?









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    Greenhouse gases are those that can absorb and emit infrared radiation, but not radiation in or near the visible spectrum. The most abundant greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere are: Water vapor (H2O), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Ozone (O3) andCFCs.

    Correct Option: B

    Greenhouse gases are those that can absorb and emit infrared radiation, but not radiation in or near the visible spectrum. The most abundant greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere are: Water vapor (H2O), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O), Ozone (O3) andCFCs.