2002 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies
Question 28: Science and Technology
Which one of the following statements is correct?
aThe boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of pure water
bAddition of solutes to a solution causes an increase in its water potential
cThe vapour pressure of the water in a solution is lower than that of pure water
dWhen a solution is separated from water by a semi permeable membrane, water movement can be prevented by applying pressure to the solution
The published answer to this question looks wrong to us, so none is shown until it has been checked.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.