Chemistry · Chapter 3 of 11

Periodic Table: BPSC & UPPCS Prelims PYQs

5 previous-year questions on Periodic Table. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

   Which of the following is the first artificially prepared element?

   1. ATe
   2. BTc
   3. CTh
   4. DTl
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. UPPSC Prelims 2023

   Which of the following elements is not a Noble gas?

   1. AArgon
   2. BKrypton
   3. CActinium
   4. DRadon
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

   Which of the following is not a type of element?

   1. AMetals
   2. BNonmetals
   3. CGases
   4. DMetalloids
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

   Which is the most reactive metal?

   1. ASodium
   2. BPotassium
   3. CIron
   4. DCalcium
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   What is the usual property of oxides of Group III and IV?

   1. ABasic and Acidic (i.e., Amphoteric)
   2. BBasic
   3. CAcidic
   4. DNeutral
   Answer and explanation →