Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?(Substance) (Use)

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Silver bromide - Artificial photosynthesis

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Silver bromide - Artificial photosynthesis”.
Chemical Use
Silver bromide Photographic emulsions
Silver iodide Artificial rain
Lithium bicarbonate Treatment of rheumatism
Milk of magnesia Antacid

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