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Matter and Its States – Question 1

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Topic
Matter and Its States
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · Matter and Its States Medium · 45s

Which of the following correctly describes the term 'matter'?

TopicMatter and Its States
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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By definition, matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Not all matter is visible (e.g., air).

Final Answer: Option A — Anything that occupies space and has mass.
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