Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Match list I with list II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I (Acid) - List-II (Source)

A. Lactic acid - 1. Lemon
B. Acetic acid - 2. Rancid butter
C. Citric acid - 3. Milk
D. Butyric acid - 4. Vinegar

Code:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 3 4 1 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 4 1 2”.
List-I (Acid) - List-II (Source)

A. Lactic acid - 3. Milk
B. Acetic acid - 4. Vinegar
C. Citric acid - 1. Lemon
D. Butyric acid - 2. Rancid butter

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