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Bleaching powder

Bleaching powder is a Science & Technology concept from the MPSC syllabus, tested in 2 past MPSC questions (2014, 2018). Below are those real questions with their correct answers and explanations.

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पुढील दोन विधानापैकी कोणते योग्य आहे ? / Which of the following two statements is correct ?

(a)जो सोडा सर्वसाधारणपणे स्वयंपाकघरात चविष्ट कुरकुरित भजे तयार करायला वापरला जातो तो आहे बेकिंग सोडा. बेकिंग सोडा सोडियम कार्बोनेट आहे. / The soda commonly used in the kitchen for making tasty crispy pokodas is baking soda. The baking soda is a sodium carbonate.

(b)वॉशिंग सोडा घरेलू कामकाज्यात स्वच्छक म्हणून वापरला जातो तसेच काच, साबन व कागद उद्योगातही वापरतात. वॉशिंग सोडा हे सोडियम हाइड्रोजन कार्बोनेट असते. / Washing soda is usually used as a cleaning agent for domestic purposes and in glass, soap, paper industries. The washing soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate.

1)फक्त (a) / Only (a)
2)फक्त (b) / Only (b)
3)(a) व (b) दोन्ही / Both (a) and (b)
4)(a) व (b) दोन्ही ही नाही / Neither (a) nor (b)✓ Correct

The chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a six-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Leaders of Opposition in both Houses, and Union Home Minister.

पाण्यात क्लोरीन नेहमी मिसळतात कारण / Water is often treated with chlorine to

1)ऑक्सिजन चे प्रमाण वाढते / Increase oxygen content
2)जंतूना मारणे / Kill germs✓ Correct
3)गाळ काढण्यासाठी / Remove sedimentation
4)न विरघळणारी अशुद्धता घालवण्यासाठी / Remove insoluble impurities

Chlorine is a powerful disinfectant used in water treatment to kill harmful disease-causing germs, bacteria, and microorganisms, ensuring safe drinking water.

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