1.Aerated drink is a mixture of _____________.

1. water and oxygen

2. lemon extract and water
3. water and carbon dioxide
4. lemon extract and sugar
Correct answer is 3

Aerated drinks is primarily a mixture of water, carbon dioxide. Sweetening agents and
colorants are added additionally to add to the appeal of the product.

2.Wood is an example of a/ an ______________.

1. element
2. compound
3. mixture
4. pure substance
Correct answer is 3

Wood is made up of various elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, etc. and hence it is
an impure substance or a mixture.

3.Which of the following options is an example of a

pure substance?
1. Kerosene
2. Milk
3. Soil
4. Water
Correct answer is 4

Each molecule of water consists of an atom of oxygen and two atoms of hydrogen. Hence,
water is a compound and a pure substance.

4.Adding a spoon of salt to a glass of water would

result in the formation of a/an ___________________.
1. element
2. compound
3. mixture
4. pure substance
Correct answer is 3

Both salt and water are compounds of various elements. These compounds are also pure
substances. However, when salt and water is mixed together, it results in the formation of
a mixture which can be separated by simple processes.

5.Identify a TRUE statement from the following:

1. Air is a compound.
2. Water is an element.
3. Brass is a mixture.
4. Plastic is a mixture
Correct answer is 3
 Brass is an alloy- a mixture of two elements combined together. It is an alloy of copper and
zinc

6.Identify the pair that consists of an impure and a pure

substance from the following options:
1. Alcohol and water
2. Mercury and water
3. Cake and biscuit
4. Milk and water
Correct answer is 4

Pure substances are elements or compounds of only one type. While water is a compound
consisting of hydrogen and oxygen, milk is a mixture of water, fat, sugar, etc.

7.Identify FALSE statement(s) from the following: (i)

Pure substances always have only one type of
atoms. (ii) Stainless steel is a pure substance. (iii)
Minerals are not mixtures.
1. Only (i) and (ii)
2. Only (ii) and (iii)
3. Only (i) and (iii)
4. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct answer is 4

Pure substances need not have the same type of atoms alone. Molecules or compounds
are also pure substances that contains atoms of 2 or more different elements. Stainless
steel is a mixture- an alloy. Hence, it is not a pure substance. Minerals are mixtures of
different elements. Hence, they are mixtures.

8.Kaveri's teacher divided the class into different

groups and gave the following materials to each
group: (i) Sand (ii) Milk (iii) Salt (iv) Oil (v) Sugar (vi)
Honey Teacher asked Kaveri's group to prepare a
heterogenous solution using water and one of the
above materials. Which of the mentioned materials
can she use to prepare a heterogenous solution?
1. (i), (ii) or (iii)
2. (ii), (iv) or (vi)
3. (i), (iii) or (v)
4. (i), (iv) or (vi)
Correct answer is 4

Kaveri can prepare a heterogenous solution by mixing water with sand, oil or honey. Sand
would not dissolve in water unlike salt or sugar. Honey, also settles down at the bottom
while oil floats on water. In other words, sand, oil or honey when mixed with water would
form a heterogenous solution.

9.Which of the following group of substances consists

of pure substances only?
1. Oxygen, Air, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen
2. Gold, Diamond, Platinum, Silver
3. Milk, sugar, water, tea
4. Salt, Sugar, Water, Biscuit
Correct answer is 2

All the substances given in the options are pure because they are all elements made up of
only one type of atoms. Hence this option is correct.

10.A: Air is a homogenous mixture of different gases.

B: Air can be separated by a process called
fractional distillation. Which of the following BEST
describes statements A and B?
1. Statements A and B are true and B is the correct explanation for A.
2. Statements A and B are true but B is not the correct explanation for A.
3. Statement A is true but B is false.
4. Statement A is false but B is true.
Correct answer is 2

Air is a homogenous mixture of gases like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc. It is
possible to separate air by a process called fractional distillation. In this process, air is
separated into different components depending on the difference in boiling points. Hence
the statements are true facts but does not offer any explanation.

11.Salt is dissolved when added to water forming a

homogenous mixture.' Which of the following BEST
describes the above statement?
1. The given statement is always true.
2. The given statement is sometimes true.
3. The given statement is never true.
4. The given statement cannot be scientifically proven.
Correct answer is 1

Salt and water when mixed together, looks like a single substance. Such mixtures are
termed as homogenous mixtures.

12.Swamy's father prepared tea for him. On drinking

the tea, he remarked, "This tea is a heterogenous
solution." Which of the following is the BEST
possible reason for Swamy's comment?
1. Tea had no sugar in it.
2. The tea was not filtered.
3. The tea had no milk.
4. The tea had no additional spices in it.
Correct answer is 2

The tea was not filtered because of which the tea leaves settled down. In other words, the
composition of tea was not uniform throughout.

13.Which of the following statements is true about

pure substances? Statement 1: It has the same
chemical composition throughout the substance.
Statement 2: Pure substances are always solid.
1. Only statement 1.
2. Only statement 2.
3. Both statements 1 and 2.
4. None of the statements are true.
Correct answer is 1

This option is correct as the chemical composition of the pure substances is same
throughout but they are not only solids, they can be liquids and gases too. So statement 1
is correct but statement 2 is false.

14.A: Air is a homogenous mixture of different gases.

Which of the following statements, if true, will
contradict A? 1: The percentage composition of all
gases in the air is equal. 2: The molecules of all
gases in the air are the same.
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is 2

Different gases have different types of molecules and in a homogenous mixture, the
proportions of these molecules are same throughout. Hence this contradicts A.

15.A: Petrol and kerosene are both obtained from

crude oil. B: Kerosene and petrol dissolve in water
to form a homogenous mixture. Which of the
following options BEST describes the statement
given above?
1. Statements A and B are true and B is the correct explanation for A.
2. Statements A and B are true but B is not the correct explanation for A.
3. The statement A is true but B is false.
4. The statement A is false but B is true.
Correct answer is 3

Kerosene and petrol are both obtained from crude oil. However they both do not dissolve
in water. They are immiscible in water, meaning they do not mix with water. Hence A is true
and B is false.

16.Statement 1: Water and sugar are pure substances.

Statement 2: They consist of atoms of the same
kind. Which of the following BEST describes the
statements given above?
1. Statements 1 and 2 are true, and Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1.
2. Statements 1 and 2 are true, but Statement 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement
1
3. Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
4. Both statements are false.
Correct answer is 3

Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false because water and sugar are made up of
molecules not atoms hence this option is correct.
17.Statement A: The alloy brass is a pure substance.
Which of the following is the MOST accurate about
the statement given above?
1. The statement is sometimes true.
2. The statement is always true.
3. The statement is never true.
4. The statement cannot be scientifically tested.
Correct answer is 3

Brass is a mixture of two different metals that retain their original chemical properties
even after mixing and thus the chemical composition of the mixture is not the same
throughout. So it is not a pure substance.

18.Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?

1. Fruit salad
2. Payasam
3. Lemonade
4. Sambar
Correct answer is 3

Lemonade is an example of a homogeneous mixture. When properly mixed, lemonade

consists of water, lemon juice, sugar, and sometimes additional flavorings. These
components are evenly distributed throughout the mixture, resulting in a uniform
appearance and taste.

19.Why is brass considered a homogeneous mixture?

1. It consists of only one type of element.
2. It has varying compositions in different parts.
3. Its components are evenly distributed at a microscopic level.
4. It is composed of multiple elements chemically bonded together.
Correct answer is 3

Brass is considered a homogeneous mixture because its components are evenly

distributed at a microscopic level. In brass, the primary components are copper and zinc,
which are both metals. These metals are mixed together to form an alloy. The atoms of
copper and zinc are uniformly dispersed throughout the brass, resulting in a consistent
composition and a uniform appearance.

20.Which of the following is NOT a property of a

mixture?
1. The components of mixture is not separable.
2. The constituents combine physically.
3. The mixtures can be homogeneous or heterogeneous.
4. The components are not mixed in a fixed ratio.
Correct answer is 1

The components of a mixture are typically separable. Mixtures are formed by combining
two or more substances, which can be separated using various separation techniques
based on their physical or chemical properties.

21.Identify a mixture from the following:

1. Water
2. A cup of tea
3. Table salt
4. Hydrochloric acid
Correct answer is 2

Tea is an example of a mixture. It is made by infusing water with various compounds

present in tea leaves, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and caffeine. These components
are dissolved in the water, resulting in a heterogeneous mixture.

22.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of

heterogeneous mixture ?
1. They cannot be separated by simple, physical methods.
2. The components of a heterogenous mixture can be easily distinguished.
3. They have a non-uniform composition.
4. They are not chemically bonded.
Correct answer is 1

Simple, physical methods like filtration, sieving, or handpicking, can be employed to

separate the different components of a heterogeneous mixture based on their size, shape,
or physical properties.

23.Considering the statement: 'Some mixtures require

more than one method of separation.' Which
combination of methods is necessary to effectively
separate a mixture of soil, water, and peas?
1. Sedimentation followed by decantation.
2. Sedimentation, and then hand picking.
3. Hand-picking, sedimentation and then decantation.
4. Hand-picking followed by sedimentation.
Correct answer is 3

Hand-picking will help in separation of peas followed by sedimentation to help the soil
settle down and lastly decantation of clear supernatant.

24.Identify the principle behind the process implied in

the sewage treatment process for the separation of
solid waste from water.
1. Color of the solid particles.
2. Size of the solid particles.
3. Shape of the solid particles.
4. Density of the liquid.
Correct answer is 2

The principle behind the process of separating solid waste from water in sewage
treatment is based on the size of the solid particles. Sewage contains various types of
solid waste, including organic matter, debris, and other contaminants. To remove these
solids from the wastewater, a physical process called sedimentation or settling is
employed.
25.Why is sieving an effective method for separating
sand and stones from wheat flour?
1. Sand and stones have a different color than wheat flour.
2. Sand and stones have a different shape than wheat flour.
3. Sand and stones have a different size than wheat flour.
4. Sand and stones have a different density than wheat flour.
Correct answer is 3

Sieving is an effective method for separating sand and stones from wheat flour primarily
because sand and stones have a different size than wheat flour. The process of sieving
involves passing a mixture through a sieve or mesh screen with specific openings. The
sieve allows particles smaller than the openings to pass through, while larger particles are
retained on top.

26.Identify mixtures from the following: Crude oil

Interior paint Paracetamol tablet Glycerine Coal
1. Oil, paracetamol tablet, coal and glycerine only.
2. Crude oil, interior paint and coal only.
3. Glycerine, coal and interior paint only
4. All 5 are examples of mixtures.
Correct answer is 2

Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons while interior paint is a homogenous mixture. Coal
is a heterogenous mixture containing carbon, sulfur, hydrogen and volatile impurities.
Paracetamol tablet and glycerine are both examples of compounds.

27.How can a heterogeneous mixture be separated

into its components?
1. The mixture can be frozen and then separated.
2. Through physical means such as filtration, decantation, or magnetism.
3. By distillation to separate the components based on their boiling points.
4. By using chemical reactions to break down the mixture into its individual components.
Correct answer is 2

Filtration is a method used to separate solid particles from a liquid or gas by passing the
mixture through a filter. The filter allows the liquid or gas to pass through while retaining
the solid particles. Decantation involves carefully pouring off the liquid portion of a
mixture while leaving the sediment or solid particles behind. This technique is useful when
there is a visible separation between the components, such as in the case of a mixture of
sand and water. Magnetism is employed when one or more components of the mixture
exhibit magnetic properties. By using a magnet, the magnetic component can be
separated from the rest of the mixture.

28.Using chromatography, the components in a sample

will migrate along the filter paper at different rates
such that they become spread out and separated
from each other. What is the principle behind the
separation of dyes in ink by chromatography?
1. Difference in boiling points.
2. Difference in densities.
3. Difference in magnetic properties.
4. Difference in solubilities.
Correct answer is 4

The principle behind the separation of dyes in ink by chromatography is the difference in
solubilities. Chromatography involves the movement of a mobile phase (liquid solvent)
through a stationary phase (such as filter paper or a solid material). The dyes in the ink
have varying solubilities in the mobile phase, causing them to interact differently with the
stationary phase.

29.Which type of homogeneous mixture is used as a

solvent in many chemical reactions?
1. Alcohol
2. Vinegar
3. Hydrogen peroxide
4. Vegetable oil
Correct answer is 1

Alcohol is commonly used as a solvent in many chemical reactions. It has the ability to
dissolve a wide range of substances, making it suitable for various applications. Ethanol
(also known as ethyl alcohol) is the most commonly used alcohol as a solvent in chemical
reactions due to its polar nature and ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar
substances.

30.Which of the following order of separation is

followed by a farmer while harvesting rice?
1. Winnowing, threshing, handpicking.
2. Handpicking, winnowing and threshing.
3. Threshing, winnowing and handpicking.
4. Threshing, handpicking and winnowing.
Correct answer is 3

Threshing is the initial step in the separation process. It involves removing the rice grains
from the stalks or husks. After threshing, winnowing is performed. Winnowing is the
process of separating the rice grains from other unwanted materials such as chaff, straw,
and dirt. Lastly, handpicking is done as a final step to remove any remaining impurities or
defective grains that may have passed through the previous steps.

31.Which of the following mixtures is most commonly

separated using the process of distillation?
1. A mixture of salt and water.
2. A mixture of sugar and water.
3. A mixture of alcohol and water.
4. A mixture of oil and vinegar.
Correct answer is 3

Distillation is most commonly used to separate a mixture of alcohol and water. This is
because alcohol and water have different boiling points. During distillation, the mixture is
heated, and the component with the lower boiling point (in this case, alcohol) vaporizes
first. The vapor is then cooled and condensed back into a liquid, resulting in the separation
of alcohol from water.
32.Identify the principle behind the separation of oil
and water by gravity.
1. Difference in boiling points.
2. Difference in densities.
3. Difference in magnetic properties.
4. Difference in solubility.
Correct answer is 2

The principle behind the separation of oil and water by gravity is the difference in densities
between the two substances. Oil is less dense than water, which means it has a lower
mass per unit volume compared to water. Due to this density difference, when oil and
water are mixed together, the oil tends to float on top of the water.

33.Statement 1: 22-carat gold always contains a fixed

ratio of 92% gold, 2% copper, and 6% silver.
Statement 2: 22-carat gold is a compound. Which of
the following options is correct regarding the above
statements?
1. Statement 1 is right, but statement 2 is wrong
2. Both statements are wrong.
3. Both statements are correct, but statement 2 does not justify Statement 1.
4. Both statements are correct, and statement 2 justifies Statement 1 properly.
Correct answer is 1

Although the composition of elements is fixed in 22-carat gold, there is no chemical

bonding between the elements. It is a physical mixture and the components can be
separated physically. So, it is a mixture, not compound.

34.Statement 1: Evaporation is an effective technique

for separating a dissolved solid from a liquid.
Statement 2: When the liquid is heated, it
evaporates, leaving behind the solid particles that
were dissolved in it. Which of the following BEST
describes the statements given above?
1. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.
2. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1.
3. Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
4. Statement 2 is true but Statement 1 is false.
Correct answer is 1

Evaporation is an effective technique for separating a dissolved solid from a liquid, which
is true. When a liquid is heated, it undergoes evaporation, leaving behind the solid particles
that were previously dissolved in it. Evaporation is a commonly used method to recover
solids from a solution.

35.What are the primary techniques that should be

employed initially to separate iron powder from a
family rice stock, which also contains lightweight
husks that come with rice as impurities?
Furthermore, what methods can be utilized
subsequently to separate the husks from rice?
1. Magnetic separation, Winnowing
2. Magnetic separation, Churning
3. Winnowing, Churning
4. Winnowing, Magetic separation
Correct answer is 1

Initially, magnetic separation can be used to separate the iron powder from the rice stock.
Subsequently, winnowing can be employed to separate the lightweight husks from the
rice.

36.Statement 1: Most of the solid-solid mixtures are

heterogeneous in nature, Statement 2: Concrete is a
mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water. Which of
the following BEST describe the above statement?
1. Statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is wrong.
2. Statement 1 is incorrect, but statement 2 is correct.
3. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct, but 2 does not justify 1.
4. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct, and 2 justifies 1.
Correct answer is 4

Concrete is a heterogenous mixture since the individual components of the mixture- sand,
cement, gravel are not distributed uniformly throughout the mixture. They can be seen
separately.

37.Statement 1: Decantation is not an effective method

for purifying tea after preparing it from tea leaves.
Statement 2: Tea leaves do not settle down
completely at the bottom of the container during
decantation. Which of the following BEST describes
the statements given above?
1. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.
2. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1.
3. Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
4. Statement 2 is true but Statement 1 is false.
Correct answer is 1

Decantation is the process of separating a liquid from a solid by pouring the liquid into
another container and leaving the solid behind. Tea leaves are not completely soluble in
water, and some of them remain suspended in the liquid even after stirring. Therefore,
decantation cannot effectively remove all the tea leaves from the liquid.

38.A mixture consists of at least ________________

components.
1. one
2. two
3. three
4. four
Correct answer is 2

A mixture consists of a minimum of or at least two or more components. There cannot be

a single ingredient or component.
39.A 22 carat gold coin is an example of
1. Element
2. Compound
3. Mixture
4. non-metal
Correct answer is 3

It is indeed a mixture of either gold and copper or gold and cadmium. In fact, these metal
mixtures are called alloys.

40.The process of changing from solid to gaseous

state without changing into gaseous is called
_______________.
1. condensation
2. evaporation
3. sublimation
4. melting
Correct answer is 3

Some solids like camphor change directly from solid to the gaseous state without
changing to liquid.

41.Identify mixtures from the following examples: (i)

Copper coin (ii) Blood (iii) Soil
1. Only (i) and (ii)
2. Only (ii) and (iii)
3. Only (i) and (iii)
4. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct answer is 4

Blood, copper coin and soil all three are examples of mixtures. Blood is a mixture of
plasma, RBCs, WBCs and platelets. Copper coins are alloys- they are a mixture of copper
and tin. Soil is a mixture of minerals, air, organic matter, etc.

42.Below are some examples of heterogenous

mixtures. Choose the odd one out.
1. Falooda
2. Fruit juice
3. Fruit salad
4. Fruit pickle
Correct answer is 2

A glass of fruit juice is a homogenous mixture of fruit extract and water. They form a
uniform solution such that it is distinguishing between fruit extract from water is not
possible.

43.Which of these statements about water is TRUE?

1. Water is a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen.
2. The components of pure water can be separated through simple physical means.
3. Water is a compound containing hydrogen and oxygen held by chemical bonds.
4. Water consists of atoms of water.
Correct answer is 3

Water is chemically written by the formula H2O which means 2 atoms of hydrogen
combine with an atom of oxygen forming a molecule of water.

44.Identify a FALSE statement about seawater from the

following: (i) The components in seawater can be
separated by simple physical methods. (ii) Seawater
is a homogenous mixture. (iii) Seawater is a
heterogenous mixture.
1. Only (i) and (ii)
2. Only (ii) and (iii)
3. Only (i) and (iii)
4. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct answer is 4

The sand and other suspended particles in seawater can be filtered while the salts can be
obtained by evaporation of seawater. Many techniques of separation and purification have
been implemented to purify seawater and make it potable in the Gulf countries. Seawater
is considered top be both homogenous as well as heterogenous. Homogenous owing to
the dissolved gases and salts. Heterogenous owing to the sand and other suspended
particles found in it. Hence, all three are true statements.

45.Which of the following statements about soda

water is TRUE? (i) Soda water is a mixture of gas in
liquid. (ii) Soda water is a homogenous mixture. (iii)
Soda water does not contain any solid dissolved in
it.
1. Only (i) and (ii)
2. Only (ii) and (iii)
3. Only (i) and (iii)
4. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct answer is 1

Soda water contains carbon dioxide gas dissolved in it. Hence it is a gas in liquid solution.
Also, once mixed it forms a uniform solution and hence it is a homogenous solution.
Hence (i) and (ii) are true statements while (iii) is false.

46.Shakti and his friends- Ravi, Mohan and Raju were

having an ice-cream each from the ice-cream parlor.
While eating they began discussing about ice-
creams. Each of them had their own point of view
(as given in the options below). Identify who is
right?
1. Ravi says the ice-cream is a pure substance.
2. Mohan feels only chocolate ice-cream is a mixture of chocolate and ice-cream.
3. Raju says ice-cream itself is a mixture.
4. Shakti says that ice-cream is neither a mixture nor a pure substance.
Correct answer is 3
Raju is right. Ice-cream is a mixture of water (ice), milk, sweeteners like syrup and
additional flavors.

47.Identify a FALSE statement about air from the

following:
1. Air is a mixture of gases.
2. Each of the component gasses of air is a pure substance.
3. Air is made of atoms of air.
4. Carbon-dioxide gas is a compound.
Correct answer is 3

Air is not a pure substance. It is a mixture of gases. Additionally, elements have atoms and
air is not an element.

48.Carbon dioxide is an element. Which of the

statements below describes the above statement?
1. This statement is always true.
2. This statement is sometimes true.
3. The statement is false.
4. This statement cannot be proven scientifically.
Correct answer is 3

Carbon dioxide is a compound consisting of carbon and oxygen. Hence, it is not an

element.

49.Sita's 24 carat gold ring is an impure substance.

Which of the following BEST describes the above
statement?
1. The given statement is always true.
2. The given statement is sometimes true.
3. The given statement is never true.
4. There is no scientific evidence to establish the given statement.
Correct answer is 3

24 carat gold jewelry is pure gold and does not contain any other metals mixed in it.
Hence, it is a pure substance.

50.A: Pineapple juice is made of fruit pulp and water

content. B: Pineapple juice is a heterogenous
mixture. Which of the following BEST describes
statements A and B?
1. Statements A and B are true and B is the correct explanation of A.
2. Statements A and B are true but B is not the correct explanation of A.
3. Statement A is true while B is false.
4. Both statements are false.
Correct answer is 1

Pineapple juice is a heterogenous mixture of pineapple extract or pulp and water. This is
because the fruit pulp and the liquid do not form a uniform mixture. The pulp can eb easily
differentiated from the liquid portion.
51.A: Tincture of Iodine is a mixture. Which of the
following is the BEST explanation to A?
1. Tincture of Iodine is a form of Iodine which is a pure substance .
2. Tincture contains iodine and alcohol mixed together.
3. Tincture of Iodine cannot be physically separated into its components.
4. Components of tincture of iodine form non-uniform mixture
Correct answer is 2

Tincture is a solution of Iodine in alcohol. It is a homogenous mixture.

52.A: Chalk piece not an element. Which of the

following statements is the BEST explanation for
statement A?
1. Chalk is made of the compound calcium carbonate.
2. Chalk is a mixture of calcium and oxygen.
3. Chalk is a hardened solution of calcium in wheat dough.
4. Chalk is neither a mixture nor a pure substance.
Correct answer is 1

Chalk is calcium carbonate which is a compound containing calcium, carbon and oxygen
molecules.

53.A: Table salt is not a mixture. Which of the following

statements, if true, will support statement A? 1:
Table salt is a chemical compound of sodium and
chlorine. 2: The components of table salt cannot be
separated by simple physical methods.
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer is 3

Both 1 and 2 support the original statement. Table salt is also called sodium chloride. It is
formed by the chemical reaction between sodium and chlorine. It is a pure substance, a
compound and not a mixture. In other words, sodium and chlorine in sodium chloride
cannot be separated by simple physical methods.

54.A: Rainwater as it leaves the clouds is a pure

substance. B: On its journey through the
atmosphere, dust and other particles in the air mix
with it. C: Rainwater that is falling from the sky is an
impure substance. Which of the following
statements BEST describe statements A, B and C?
1. Statements A, B and C are true and C is the logical conclusion from A.
2. Statements A, B and C are true but C is not the logical conclusion from A.
3. Statements A and B are true while C is false.
4. All the three statements are false
Correct answer is 1
Rainwater is a pure substance when it leaves the clouds. But as it falls through the air,
dust, soot and other pollutants mix with it. Thus it becomes impure and a mixture. Hence,
C is the logical conclusion from A and B.

55.A: Smoke from burning wood consists of more than

one component. B: Smoke is a mixture of
particulate matter like soot in gas. Which of the
following statement BEST describes the statements
above?
1. Statements A and B are true and B is the correct explanation for A.
2. Statements A and B are true but B is not the correct explanation for A.
3. Statement A is true while B is false.
4. Both statements are false.
Correct answer is 1

Smoke is indeed a mixture of solid particles like soot in gas and therefore it has more than
one component.

56.A: Blood comprises of components like cells,

platelets, water, proteins, etc. B: The components of
blood can be separated by centrifuging them. C:
Blood is a mixture. Which of the following BEST
describes statements A, B and C?
1. Statements A, B and C are true and C is the logical conclusion from A.
2. Statements A, B and C are true but C is not the logical conclusion from A.
3. Statements A and B are true while C is false.
4. All three are false statements.
Correct answer is 1

Blood is a mixture of different components that it keeps transporting to various parts of

the body. These components are separated by centrifuging for various medical purposes.
Hence, it can be said that blood is a mixture.

57.A: Chlorine gas cannot be separated into

components. Which of the statements below, if true,
will prove the above statement? 1: Chlorine gas is
an element consisting of chlorine molecules. 2:
Chlorine gas has a greenish yellow color.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct answer is 1

Chlorine gas is a pure substance and cannot be separated into components. It contains
only chlorine molecules.