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Reactive metals

Asked 2 times in CDS over 6 years (2015–2021), peaking in 2015.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2015–2021
Span
2015
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2015
  • Recurs across 2 years (2015–2021)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

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Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2021
Which one of the following metals is kept immersed in Kerosene oil to protect it and to prevent accidental fire?
  1. A Calcium
  2. B Sodium ✓
  3. C Vanadium
  4. D Magnesium
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
CDS2015
Sodium metal should be stored in
  1. A Alcohol
  2. B Kerosene oil ✓
  3. C Water
  4. D Hydrochloric acid
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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