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SSC CGL General Science question with solution

General ScienceModerate

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

  1. (A)Thermometer
  2. (B)Anemometer
  3. (C)Hygrometer
  4. (D)Barometer

Correct answer: (D) Barometer

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure; a hygrometer measures humidity and an anemometer measures wind speed. Hence, 'Barometer' is the correct answer among the given options.

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Subject
General Awareness
Topic
General Science
Exam
SSC (general)
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 10 September, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 2; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Question Paper — 18 January, Shift 1; SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 1 July, Shift 1; SSC GD 2024 Computer Based Examination Question Paper — 20 February, Shift 1

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