Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Which among the following is the most abundantly found element in the world?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Hydrogen

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hydrogen”.
Although oxygen is abundant in the Earth's crust and atmosphere, hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and is also plentiful on Earth, primarily in the form of water and hydrocarbons. So, regardless of whether we consider the universe or just Earth, hydrogen remains the most abundant element.

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