Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I - List-II

A. Stethoscope - 1. To measure intensity of light
B. Sphygnomanometer - 2. to check purity of gold
C. Caratometer - 3. to hear heart sound
D. Lux meter - 4. to measure blood pressure

Code:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 3 4 2 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 4 2 1”.
Instrument Use
Stethoscope To hear heart sound
Sphygmomanometer To measure blood pressure
Caratometer To check purity of gold
Lux Meter To measure intensity of light

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