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UPPSC 2020 GS-I General science
Question

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List - I (Substance) - List - II (Use)

A. Blue Vitriol - 1. Artificial rain
B. Eosin - 2. Fungicide
C. Silver iodide - 3. Red ink
D. Zinc phosphide - 4. Rodenticide

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 2 3 1 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 3 1 4”.

Substance Use
A. Blue Vitriol 2) Fungicide
B. Eosin 3) Red ink
C. Silver iodide 1) Artificial rain
D. Zinc phosphide 4) Rodenticide

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