SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 41

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q41

Which stone could convert all baser metals like iron into gold?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Philosopher’s stone

The Philosopher's Stone is a legendary alchemical substance, often depicted as a red or golden stone, believed to be capable of transmuting base metals (like iron or lead) into gold or silver. It was also thought to be an elixir of life, granting immortality or eternal youth. This concept is central to Western alchemy and has appeared in various historical texts, literature, and popular culture.