Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
List-I (Appliance/ quantity) - List-II (Measured Instrument)

1. Pressure - A. Ammeter
2. Weight - B. Hygrometer
3. Current - C. Barometer
4. Relative Humidity - D. Spring balance

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”.
Pressure -> C. Barometer
Weight -> D. Spring balance
Current -> A. Ammeter
Relative Humidity -> B. Hygrometer

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