State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 19

Which of the following liquids is a bad conductor of electricity?

  1. Salted water
  2. Orange juice
  3. Lemon juice
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (D) None of the above

Explanation

Solutions of salts and acids are electrolytes and conduct electricity; none of the listed liquids is a bad conductor.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: dissolved ions make it a good conductor.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: its acids/ions let it conduct.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: citric acid makes it conduct.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: all three contain ions and conduct electricity.