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Q331. Which one of the following materials is very hard and very ductile?

Which one of the following materials is very hard and very ductile?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Nichrome

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Nichrome (an alloy of nickel and chromium) is known for its high tensile strength, hardness, and high ductility, allowing it to be easily drawn into fine resistance wires. Carborundum and cast iron are hard but extremely brittle (non-ductile).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q331)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Nichrome

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q331

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 331 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (D): "Nichrome". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Health & Medicine UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Health & Medicine questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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