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Chemistry — NDA General Ability Test PYQs

288 questions from this chapter, asked in 11 NDA exams between 2016–2026.

288questions
11NDA exams
2016–2026years covered

Questions asked per year

Practice questions

Q1MCQ2026

If is the number of electrons and is the number of nucleons present in , then which one of the following is correct?

(A) and
(B) and
(C) and
(D) and
Q2MCQ2026

Which one of the following forms of carbon is thermodynamically most stable?

(A)Coal
(B)Graphite
(C)Diamond
(D)Fullerene
Q3MCQ2026

Consider the following statements :
I. A colloid and a suspension are heterogeneous mixtures.
II. Colloids can be separated from the mixture by the process of centrifugation.
III. Particles of colloids and suspensions can be seen by naked eye.
IV. The aqueous solution of copper sulphate does not show Tyndall effect; however, the mixture of milk and water shows Tyndall effect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A)I only
(B)II and III only
(C)I, II and III
(D)I, II and IV
Q4MCQ2026

A non-volatile solid solute may be separated from a solution by which of the following processes?
I. Evaporation
II. Crystallization
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A)I only
(B)II only
(C)Both I and II
(D)Neither I nor II
Q5MCQ2026

Which of the following are oxidation reactions?
I. Rusting of iron
II. Burning of fuel
III. Rancidity of oils and fats
IV. Browning of fruits
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A)I, II and III only
(B)I, II and IV only
(C)III and IV only
(D)I, II, III and IV
Q6MCQ2026

Consider the following statement :
"Acids are substances that dissociate in water to give hydrogen ions , and bases are substances that produce hydroxyl ions ."
The above statement is based on which one of the following concepts?

(A)Brønsted-Lowry concept
(B)Lewis acid-base concept
(C)Arrhenius concept
(D)Conjugate acid-base concept
Q7MCQ2026

Superphosphate of lime—a phosphate fertilizer—is obtained by the reaction of

(A)calcium phosphate with sodium hydroxide
(B)calcium phosphate with sulphuric acid
(C)calcium phosphate with hydrogen chloride
(D)calcium phosphate with nitric acid
Q8MCQ2026

of silver nitrate is dissolved in of water, and of sodium chloride is dissolved in of water. Both are mixed and a chemical reaction occurs. of silver chloride and of sodium nitrate are formed. Which law of chemical combination is shown by the above reaction?

(A)Law of multiple proportions
(B)Law of conservation of mass
(C)Law of reciprocal proportions
(D)Law of constant proportions
Q9MCQ2026

Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Nitrolim?
I. It is prepared by heating calcium carbide with nitrogen.
II. It decomposes into ammonia in soil.
III. It is an NPK fertilizer.
IV. It is an organic fertilizer.
Select the answer using the code given below.

(A)I and II only
(B)I, II and III
(C)IV only
(D)I, II and IV
Q10MCQ2026

Consider the following pairs :
I. Pigment :
II. Drier : Turpentine
III. Thinner : Naphthenates
IV. Antiskinning agent : Polyhydroxy phenol
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(A)One
(B)Two
(C)Three
(D)All the four

Why practise Chemistry PYQs?

Chemistry has appeared in 11 NDA General Ability Test exams we track between 2016–2026. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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