Chemistry in Daily Life: Petroleum, Fertilisers, Pesticides, Metallurgy, Food Adulteration – Group 4 Topic Quiz

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This quiz has 30 multiple-choice questions on Chemistry in Daily Life: Petroleum, Fertilisers, Pesticides, Metallurgy, Food Adulteration, from the General Science unit of the TNPSC Group 4 General Studies syllabus. - Time allowed: 30 minutes - Each question has four options and only one correct answer - No negative marking - Pass mark: 35% - Each answer comes with an explanation after you submit Topics covered: - Petroleum and Natural Gas: Refining and Fractions - Fertilisers: Nutrients, NPK Roles and Common Formulae - Pesticides: Classes, Uses and Hazards - Metallurgy: From Ore to Pure Metal - Food Adulteration: Common Adulterants and Detection Tests Syllabus reference: Chemistry in daily life: petroleum, fertilisers, pesticides, metallurgy, food adulteration

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1. 1The word 'petroleum' comes from the Latin words petra and oleum. What does it literally mean?

   • ARock oil
   • BBlack gold
   • CEarth gas
   • DSea oil

2. 2Which is the oldest oilfield in India?

   • AAnkleshwar
   • BMumbai High
   • CDigboi
   • DBarmer