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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 45

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q45

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The dry cell is made up of an outer __________ container that acts as the anode.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. zinc.

  • The dry cell is made up of an outer zinc container that acts as the anode.
  • A dry cell is a type of electric battery commonly used in households and portable electronic devices.
  • The outer zinc container of the dry cell acts as the anode (negative terminal).
  • The cathode is composed of a central carbon (graphite) rod, which is surrounded by a mixture of carbon and manganese dioxide (MnO₂).
  • Graphite is used in the cathode because it conducts electricity without undergoing a chemical reaction, making it an ideal conductor within the cell.