BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ 99
With reference to 'noble metals', consider the following: 1. Noble metals are found in nature in a pure (native) state. 2. Uranium and lead are examples of noble metals. Which of the above is/are correct?
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 1 only
ವಿವರಣೆ
Noble metals resist corrosion and oxidation and often occur native (gold, platinum).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
Wrong: uranium and lead are not noble metals.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
Wrong: statement 2 is wrong.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
Wrong: brass is an alloy.
- (D) ಸರಿ
Correct: noble metals (gold, platinum, silver) occur native; uranium/lead do not qualify.
- (E) ತಪ್ಪು
Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.