Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Bronze (Brass) is a combination of?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Tin + copper

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tin + copper”.
Bronze (कांस्य) is an alloy primarily composed of copper and tin. Brass (पीतल) is a bright yellow metal that's made from a mixture of copper and zinc

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