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Sorting Materials and Groups · UP Board (UPMSP) STD 6 (UPMSP - English Medium). 217 questions.

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MCQ 11 Mark
Read the given classification.

Which of the following materials are used in the making of $X$ and $Y?$
  • A
    Wood metal.
  • B
    Plastic, glass.
  • ✓
    Bamboo glass.
  • D
    Bamboo/ plastic.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Bamboo glass.

Cardboard and chopsticks are made from bamboo while measuring cylinder and camera lens are prepared from glass.

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MCQ 21 Mark
Swapna was given two beakers having oil and water as shown below.

If all the water from the first beaker is poured into the beaker of oil, then which of the following correctly represents the above?
  • A
  • ✓
  • C
  • D
Answer
Correct option: B.
The level in the $2nd$ beaker is the sum of the volumes of oil and water (as oil and water are immiscible). Secondly, oil floats on water as oil is lighter than water.
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MCQ 31 Mark
Three groups of materials are given below:
$I$
Salt
sugar
flour
$II$
$II :$ Copper
gold
silver
$III$
$III :$ Petrol
kerosene
paper
Identify the property common to each group.
  • A
    $I$ $II$ $III$
    Solid   Inflammable Non
  • B
    $I$ $II$ $III$
    Edible. metallic. Inflammable.
  • ✓
    $I$ $II$ $III$
    Edible. Metallic. inflammable
  • D
    $I$ $II$ $III$
    Solid   Inflammable
Answer
Correct option: C.
$I$ $II$ $III$
Edible. Metallic. inflammable

Salt, sugar, flour - Edible Copper, gold, silver - Metallic Petrol, kerosene, paper - Inflammable.

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MCQ 41 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage$(s)$ given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage $- 5$ Look at the following Venn diagram and answer the questions.

Which of the following represent $'C'?$
  • A
    Rusted iron nail.
  • B
    Plastic flower vase.
  • C
    Bark of tree.
  • ✓
    Steel fry pan.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Steel fry pan.
Steel fry pan will conduct heat and it is lustrous.
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MCQ 51 Mark
Which of the following materials is used to make an electric iron?
$(i)$
Plastic.
$(ii)$
Metal.
$(iii)$
Glass.
  • A
    Only $(i).$
  • ✓
    Only $(i)$ and $(ii).$
  • C
    Only $(ii)$ and $(iii).$
  • D
    $(i), (ii)$ and $(iii).$
Answer
Correct option: B.
Only $(i)$ and $(ii).$

The handle of an electric iron is made of plastic while the body is made of metal.

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MCQ 61 Mark
DIRECTION: Match Column$-I$ with Column$-II$ and select the correct answer using the code given below the columns.
S.No.
Column-I
S.No.
Column-II
$A.$
$(p)$
Paper.
$B.$
$(q)$
Plastic.
$C.$
$(r)$
Metal.
$D.$
$(s)$
Wood.
  • A
    $A\rightarrow (q); B\rightarrow (p); C\rightarrow (r); D\rightarrow (s).$
  • B
    $A\rightarrow (p); B\rightarrow (s); C\rightarrow (r); D\rightarrow (q).$
  • ✓
    $A\rightarrow (s); B\rightarrow (p); C\rightarrow (q); D\rightarrow (r).$
  • D
    $A\rightarrow (s); B\rightarrow (q); C\rightarrow (p); D\rightarrow (r).$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$A\rightarrow (s); B\rightarrow (p); C\rightarrow (q); D\rightarrow (r).$
$A\rightarrow (s); B\rightarrow (p); C\rightarrow (q); D\rightarrow (r).$
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MCQ 71 Mark
Find the odd one out from the following.
  • A
    Nail.
  • B
    Utensils.
  • C
    Magnet.
  • ✓
    Glass beaker.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Glass beaker.
Glass beaker. It is made of glass while all others are made of metal.
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MCQ 81 Mark
Which of the combinations is the odd one out?
  • A
    Ink and water.
  • B
    Milk and water.
  • ✓
    Oil and water.
  • D
    Lime juice and water.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Oil and water.
Ink and water, milk and water, lime and water are miscible liquids. Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
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MCQ 91 Mark
Select the one that is not made up of the same materials as others:
  • A
    Book.
  • B
    Note books.
  • ✓
    Table.
  • D
    All are made of the same material.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Table.
Table is not made of paper, whereas books and note books are made of paper.
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MCQ 101 Mark
Which of the following is good conductor of heat?
  • ✓
    Silver.
  • B
    Paper.
  • C
    Wood.
  • D
    Plastic.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Silver.

Silver is a good conductor of heat where as other are bad conductors.

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MCQ 111 Mark
Which of the following help us to choose a material for making an object?
  • A
    Some properties of the material.
  • B
    Purpose for which we want to use the object.
  • ✓
    Both the properties of the material and the purpose for which the object is to be used.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both the properties of the material and the purpose for which the object is to be used.
We choose a material depending on its properties, and the purpose for which the object is to be used.
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MCQ 121 Mark
Which of the following is not a transparent substance?
  • ✓
    Wood.
  • B
    Glass.
  • C
    Water.
  • D
    Air.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Wood.
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MCQ 141 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage $(s)$ given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - Manish has a box in which he has following objects plastic bottle, tin cans, iron nails, paper boats, dry saves, teddy bear, aluminium cans, cushion, pillow. Manish wants to group these things on the basis of their properties. Help him in grouping these things by answering these questions. Name of things that can be grouped on the basis of their magnetic property are:
  • ✓
    Tin cans, iron nails.
  • B
    Tin cans, iron nails, Aluminium can.
  • C
    Aluminium cans, iron nails, plastic bottle.
  • D
    Aluminium cans, iron nails.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Tin cans, iron nails.
Tin cans contain iron and therefore show magnetic property.
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MCQ 151 Mark
The properties of copper are enlisted below.
$(i)$
It is a good conductor of heat and electricity.
$(ii)$
It has lustre.
$(iii)$
Identify the correct set of properties of copper.
  • A
    Only $(i).$
  • B
    Only $(i)$ and $(ii).$
  • C
    Only $(ii)$ and $(iii).$
  • ✓
    $(i), (ii)$ and $(iii).$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$(i), (ii)$ and $(iii).$

All the given properties are correct of copper.

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MCQ 161 Mark
A transparent substance is one that:
  • ✓
    Allows the light to pass through it.
  • B
    Does not allow the light to pass through it.
  • C
    Allows light partly to pass through it.
  • D
    None of the above.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Allows the light to pass through it.
A transparent substance is one that allows the light to pass through it.
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MCQ 171 Mark
DIRECTIONS: The questions in this segment consists of two statements, one labelled as "Assertion A" and the other labelled as "Reason R". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to these items using codes given below.
Assertion A: Cotton is used in stuffing of soft toys.
Reason R: Cotton floats in water.
  • A
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
  • ✓
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$
  • C
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false
  • D
    $A$ is false but $R$ is true
Answer
Correct option: B.
Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$

Cotton is used in stuffing of soft toys because it is compressible i.e. soft.

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MCQ 181 Mark
Boojho found a bag containing the following materials:
  1. Mirror.
  2. Paper stained with oil.
  3. Magnet.
  4. Glass spectacles.
Help Boojho in finding out the material(s) which is/ are opaque.
  • A
    $(i)$ only
  • B
    $(iv)$ only
  • ✓
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$
  • D
    $(ii)$ and $(iv)$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$(i)$ and $(iii)$

Mirror and magnet are opaque materials because we cannot see through these materials. Paper stained with oil is translucent material and glass spectacles is transparent.

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MCQ 191 Mark
Purpose of sorting material into groups is
  • A
    To rtudy their properties.
  • B
    Convenience.
  • ✓
    Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
  • D
    Inconvenience.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$

Materials are grouped for our convenience and to study their properties.

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MCQ 201 Mark
Which of the following statements is not true?
  • A
    Materials are grouped for convenience.
  • B
    Materials are grouped to study their properties.
  • ✓
    Materials are grouped for fun.
  • D
    Materials are grouped according to their uses.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Materials are grouped for fun.
Materials are grouped for our convenience and to make it convenient to study their properties. Materials are also grouped according to their uses.
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MCQ 211 Mark
Choose the object from the following which is opaque.
  • A
    Air.
  • B
    Water.
  • C
    Tissue paper.
  • ✓
    Metal sheet.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Metal sheet.
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MCQ 221 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage$(s)$ given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage $- 4$ On the basis of given information answer the questions given below: Notebook, glass, pencil, cement, gravel, wooden bowl, brick, ink, silver bracelet, gold coin. Number of things made up of paper are ____.
  • ✓
    $1.$
  • B
    $4.$
  • C
    $3.$
  • D
    $2.$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1.$

Only notebook is made up of paper.

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MCQ 231 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the following three statements carefully and choose the correct option. $(i)$ Sponge is compressible substance. $(ii)$ Vinegar and alcohol dissolves in water. $(iii)$ Wood and coal are hard materials.
  • A
    Statement $(i)$ and $(iii)$ are incorrect while statement $(ii)$ is correct.
  • B
    Statement $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are incorrect while $(iii)$ incorrect.
  • ✓
    All the statements are correct.
  • D
    All the statements are incorrect.
Answer
Correct option: C.
All the statements are correct.
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MCQ 241 Mark
Equal volumes of oil and water are taken in two glasses and weighed.

What is the likely outcome?
  • A
    Oil weighs more.
  • ✓
    Water weighs more.
  • C
    Both oil and water weigh the same.
  • D
    Water weighs less when heated.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Water weighs more.
Oil floats on water. Hence, it has less density than water. So, for equal volumes of oil and water, water weighs more than oil.
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MCQ 251 Mark
Which of the following is the characteristic of materials with lustre:
  • A
    Their lustre can be seen when it is freshly cut.
  • B
    Their lustre can be seen when it is rubbed with sand paper.
  • ✓
    Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
  • D
    None of the above.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
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MCQ 261 Mark
Match the column $I$ with column $II$ and select the correct option from the codes given:
S.No.
Column $I$
S.No.
Column $II$
$P.$
Chalk-water.
$(i)$
A gaseous mixture mixture.
$Q.$
Glucose solution.
$(ii)$
A solid-gas mixture.
$R.$
Fizzy drink.
$(iii)$
A homogeneous solid-liquid mixture.
$S.$
Smoke.
$(iv)$
A heterogeneous solid-liquid mixture.
$T.$
Air.
$(v)$
Agas-liquid mixture.
  • A
    $P-(iii),Q-(iv),R-(v), S-(i),T-(ii)$
  • B
    $P-(v), Q-(iii), R-(iv), S-(ii), T-(i)$
  • C
    $P-(ii), Q-(i), R-(iv), S-(v), T-(iii)$
  • ✓
    $P-(iv), Q-(iii), R-(v), S-(ii), T-(i)$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$P-(iv), Q-(iii), R-(v), S-(ii), T-(i)$
Chalk-water mixture $-A$ heterogeneous solid-liquid mixture Glucose solution $- A$ homogeneous solid- liquid mixture Fizzy drink $- A$ gas-liquid mixture Smoke $- A$ solid-gas mixture Air $- A$ gaseous mixture.
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MCQ 271 Mark
If opacity is the distinct feature of wood, then what is glass known for in the same way?
  • ✓
    Its transparency.
  • B
    Its magnetic nature.
  • C
    Its conductivity to heat.
  • D
    Its lustrous nature.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Its transparency.
Wood is opaque whereas glass is transparent.
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MCQ 281 Mark
A substance that do not allow the light to pass through them are called:
  • A
    Transparent.
  • ✓
    Opaque.
  • C
    Translucent.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Opaque.

Opaque substance do not allow light to pass through them.

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MCQ 291 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage $(s)$ given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - If we look around ourselves we find that objects around us are made of different materials. Some objects are made of a single materials. An object sometimes is made of many materials. We also find that sometimes the same material is used to make many different objects. Which of the following materials is used to make handle of utensil?
  • A
    Metal.
  • B
    Plastic.
  • C
    Glass.
  • ✓
    All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.

This is because plastic is a bad conductor of heat.

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MCQ 301 Mark
Which of the following is soluble in water?
  • ✓
    Glycerine.
  • B
    Sand.
  • C
    Iron filings.
  • D
    Oil.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Glycerine.
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MCQ 311 Mark
Which one of the following is different from others?
  • A
    Aluminium.
  • B
    Iron.
  • C
    Silver.
  • ✓
    Sand.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Sand.
Sand has no lustre, others have a metalliclustre.
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MCQ 321 Mark
Find the odd one out from the following.
  • A
    Chair.
  • B
    Bed.
  • C
    Table.
  • ✓
    Cat.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Cat.
Cat is a living object while others are non-living objects.
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MCQ 331 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage(s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - Study the Venn diagram given below that represents the characteristics that materials may have. On the basis of the diagram answer the following questions.

Which of the following substance represent $(I)?$
  • A
    Wood.
  • B
    Mirror.
  • ✓
    Window glass.
  • D
    Plastic.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Window glass.

Represents an object that allows most of the light to pass through it i.e., transparent. For example, window glass.

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MCQ 341 Mark
Pliers used by electrician usually have plastic cover on the handle. Why?
  • A
    Plastic is a bad conductor of heat.
  • B
    Plastic is water resistant.
  • C
    Plastic is bad conductor of electricity.
  • ✓
    All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
Plastic is water resistant and bad conductor of heat and electricity.
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MCQ 351 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the following three statements carefully and choose the correct option.
$(i)$ A notebook has lustre while eraser does not.
$(ii)$ Chalk dissolves in water.
$(iii)$ Vinegar do not dissolves in water.
  • A
    Statement $(i)$ and $(iii)$ are incorrect while statement $(ii)$ is correct.
  • B
    Statement $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are incorrect while $(iii)$ incorrect.
  • C
    All the statements are correct.
  • ✓
    All the statements are incorrect.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the statements are incorrect.
All the statements are incorrect.
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MCQ 361 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage$(s)$ given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - We have two beakers $A$ and $B.$ Beaker A contains some sugar dissolved in water whereas beaker $B$ contains some salt dissolved in water. What is the total number of components that is common to the contents of both the beakers?
  • ✓
    $1.$
  • B
    $2.$
  • C
    $3.$
  • D
    $4.$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1.$

Water is the common component in boil the beakers.

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MCQ 371 Mark
Which of these substances shows solubility in water?
  • A
    Sand.
  • ✓
    Salt.
  • C
    Chalk.
  • D
    Iron pieces.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Salt.
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MCQ 381 Mark
Mahesh and Rohan got a chance to visit a ship but Mahesh was afraid to go on ship. He said that ship being heavier in weight will sink in the water but Rohan said it will float on water with whom do you agree and why?
  • A
    Mahesh as ship is heavy in weight.
  • B
    Rohan as ship is light in weight.
  • ✓
    Rohan, because ship floats because of its shape.
  • D
    Mahesh as ship can't bear weight of the people on it.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Rohan, because ship floats because of its shape.
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MCQ 391 Mark
Which one of the following is correct for the term 'Lustre'?
  • A
    Hardness.
  • B
    Softness.
  • C
    Dull appearance.
  • ✓
    Shiny appearance.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Shiny appearance.
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MCQ 401 Mark
Find the odd one out from the following.
  • A
    Aluminium.
  • B
    Iron.
  • C
    Copper.
  • ✓
    Sand.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Sand.
Sand. It is a dull non-metallic substance having no lustre while others are all metals having a shiny appearance.
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MCQ 411 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage$(s)$ given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - Study the Venn diagram given below that represents the characteristics that materials may have. On the basis of the diagram answer the following questions.

Which of the following substance represents $(n)?$
  • A
    A butter paper.
  • B
    A plastic bag.
  • C
    A paper bag.
  • ✓
    A flower vase.
Answer
Correct option: D.
A flower vase.

Represents an object that can be transparent, translucent or opaque, depending on the material used. For example, a flower vase.

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MCQ 421 Mark
Which of the following acts as a translucent medium?
  • A
    Water.
  • B
    Alcohol.
  • ✓
    Muddy water.
  • D
    All of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Muddy water.

Muddy water acts as a translucent medium water and alcohol give transparent medium.

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MCQ 431 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage$(s)$ given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - We have two beakers $A$ and $B$. Beaker A contains some sugar dissolved in water whereas beaker $B$ contains some salt dissolved in water. What is the total number of components present in the two beakers?
  • A
    $1.$
  • B
    $2.$
  • ✓
    $3.$
  • D
    $4.$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$3.$

The components present are water, sugar and salt.

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MCQ 441 Mark
$X$ is a liquid that is partly soluble in liquid $Y$. Equal volumes of each liquid are taken in two jars as shown below.

Which of the following jars shows the most likely outcome if the two liquids are mixed?
  • A
  • ✓
  • C
  • D
Answer
Correct option: B.
​​​​​
Liquid $X$ is partly soluble in liquid $Y$. Hence, there is a slight increase in the level of liquid when we mix both of them.
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MCQ 451 Mark
DIRECTIONS: Read the following three statements carefully and choose the correct option. $(i)$ Sugar does not dissolve in water. $(ii)$ Oil and saw dust sinks in water. $(iii)$ Oil and wax are miscible with water.
  • A
    Statement $(i)$ and $(iii)$ are incorrect while statement $(ii)$ is correct.
  • B
    Statement $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are incorrect while $(iii)$ incorrect.
  • C
    All the statements are correct.
  • ✓
    All the statements are incorrect.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the statements are incorrect.
All the statements are incorrect.
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MCQ 461 Mark
Why does a drop of water that falls on a glowing electric bulb causes the bulb to burst?
  • A
    Because glass conducts electricity.
  • ✓
    Uneven cooling of the glass takes place.
  • C
    Because water freezes the bulb.
  • D
    Because glass conducts more heat.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Uneven cooling of the glass takes place.

Glass is a bad conductor of heat. When a drop of water falls on a glowing electric bulb, it bursts due to uneven cooling.

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MCQ 471 Mark
Pick one material from the following which is completely soluble in water.
  • A
    Chalk powder.
  • B
    Tea leaves.
  • ✓
    Glucose.
  • D
    Saw dust.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Glucose.

Glucose is completely soluble in water because its particles are so small and spread uniformly in water that we cannot see them. But chalk powder, tea leaves and sawdust are insoluble in water and settle down at the bottom of the container.

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MCQ 481 Mark
Which pair of substance float in water?
  • A
    Pin, oil drops.
  • B
    Coin, rubber band.
  • ✓
    Plastic ball, feather.
  • D
    Iron nail, cotton thread.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Plastic ball, feather.
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MCQ 491 Mark
Which of the following does not have lustre?
  • A
    Iron.
  • ✓
    Wood.
  • C
    Platinum.
  • D
    Gold.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Wood.
Wood is not a shining substance.
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MCQ 501 Mark
Soluble substances are those:
  • ✓
    That get completely dissolved in water at room temperature.
  • B
    That flats on the surface of water.
  • C
    That remains undisclosed in water.
  • D
    None of these is correct.
Answer
Correct option: A.
That get completely dissolved in water at room temperature.

A substance that completely dissolves in water is known as soluble substance.

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