Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(Metal) (Property)
List I - List II

A) Sodium - 1) Good conductor of electricity
B) Mercury - 2) Liquid at room temperature
C) Silver - 3) Poor conductor of heat
D) Lead - 4) Can be easily cut with knife

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 4 2 1 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “4 2 1 3”.
List I (Metal) List II (Property)
A) Sodium 4) Can be easily cut with knife
B) Mercury 2) Liquid at room temperature
C) Silver 1) Good conductor of electricity
D) Lead 3) Poor conductor of heat

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