Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

Which one of the following Acids is used as bathroom cleaner and is also present in gastric juices that are responsible for digestion?

Options:

Nitric Acid

Boric Acid

Hydrochloric Acid

Phosphoric Acid

Correct Answer:

Hydrochloric Acid

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Hydrochloric Acid

  • Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is commonly used in bathroom/toilet cleaners to remove stains and scale.
  • It is also naturally present in gastric juice in the stomach, where it plays a vital role in digestion by activating enzymes and killing harmful microbes.

Therefore, the correct answer is Hydrochloric Acid