space medium MCQ

Carbonaceous chondrites are primitive meteorites rich in which compounds?

  1. Iron-nickel
  2. Silicates and organics/water
  3. Pure carbon
  4. Metallic oxides

Answer: Silicates and organics/water

C-chondrites contain hydrated minerals, amino acids, and presolar grains, preserving early solar system composition and prebiotic chemistry.

Topic Solar System - Composition
Exam Relevance SSC General Science, UPSC Prelims