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Chemistry in Everyday Life is part of CBSE Class 12 Chemistry preparation. A strong revision plan should combine concept review with exam-style questions so that definitions, relationships, calculations and exceptions are recalled accurately.

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Top 20 Chemistry in Everyday Life MCQs with Answers

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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

1. Drugs that relieve pain are called:

  • A. Antiseptics
  • B. Analgesics
  • C. Antibiotics
  • D. Tranquilizers
Answer: B
Explanation: Analgesics relieve pain.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

2. Aspirin is primarily a:

  • A. Antibiotic
  • B. Analgesic
  • C. Antacid
  • D. Disinfectant
Answer: B
Explanation: Aspirin is a common analgesic.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

3. Penicillin is a:

  • A. Antibiotic
  • B. Analgesic
  • C. Antacid
  • D. Antihistamine
Answer: A
Explanation: Penicillin kills/inhibits bacteria.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

4. Antacids are used to:

  • A. Treat fever
  • B. Neutralize excess stomach acid
  • C. Kill viruses
  • D. Reduce blood sugar
Answer: B
Explanation: They relieve acidity.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

5. Ranitidine reduces:

  • A. Acid secretion
  • B. Blood pressure
  • C. Blood sugar
  • D. Body temperature
Answer: A
Explanation: It decreases gastric acid secretion.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

6. Antihistamines are used mainly to treat:

  • A. Allergies
  • B. Diabetes
  • C. Hypertension
  • D. Cancer
Answer: A
Explanation: They block histamine effects.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

7. Tranquilizers act mainly on:

  • A. Central nervous system
  • B. Kidney
  • C. Liver
  • D. Bone
Answer: A
Explanation: They reduce anxiety/stress.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

8. Which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic?

  • A. Penicillin G
  • B. Chloramphenicol
  • C. Aspirin
  • D. Paracetamol
Answer: B
Explanation: Acts against many bacteria.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

9. Excessive antibiotic use may cause:

  • A. Resistance
  • B. Immunity to all diseases
  • C. Vitamin synthesis
  • D. Polymerization
Answer: A
Explanation: Bacteria evolve resistance.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

10. Disinfectants are applied to:

  • A. Living tissues
  • B. Non-living surfaces
  • C. Food only
  • D. Blood
Answer: B
Explanation: For floors/equipment.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

11. Antiseptics are applied to:

  • A. Living tissues
  • B. Walls
  • C. Furniture
  • D. Glassware
Answer: A
Explanation: Safe for wounds/skin.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

12. Phenol at low concentration acts as:

  • A. Antiseptic
  • B. Explosive
  • C. Fertilizer
  • D. Polymer
Answer: A
Explanation: Dilute phenol is antiseptic.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

13. Detergents differ from soaps because:

  • A. Work in hard water
  • B. Never clean
  • C. Contain proteins
  • D. Are acids
Answer: A
Explanation: Synthetic detergents work in hard water.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

14. Soap is sodium/potassium salt of:

  • A. Fatty acids
  • B. Amino acids
  • C. Mineral acids
  • D. Sugars
Answer: A
Explanation: Produced by saponification.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

15. Micelles are formed above:

  • A. Critical micelle concentration
  • B. Boiling point
  • C. Melting point
  • D. Critical pressure
Answer: A
Explanation: CMC required.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

16. Artificial sweetener saccharin is:

  • A. Nutritive
  • B. Non-nutritive
  • C. Vitamin
  • D. Antibiotic
Answer: B
Explanation: Provides sweetness without calories.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

17. Aspartame is unsuitable for:

  • A. Baked foods at high temperature
  • B. Cold drinks
  • C. Chewing gum
  • D. Table use
Answer: A
Explanation: Less heat stable.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

18. MSG is used as a:

  • A. Preservative
  • B. Flavor enhancer
  • C. Antibiotic
  • D. Antacid
Answer: B
Explanation: Monosodium glutamate.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

19. Sodium benzoate is a:

  • A. Food preservative
  • B. Sweetener
  • C. Analgesic
  • D. Soap
Answer: A
Explanation: Prevents microbial growth.

CBSE Class 12 Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Very Very Hard

20. Artificial sweeteners are mainly used by:

  • A. Diabetics
  • B. Plants
  • C. Bacteria
  • D. Only infants
Answer: A
Explanation: Low-calorie sugar substitute.

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