Which of the following is a material noun?

The correct answer is Option (4) → brass

Material noun:

• A material noun names a substance that things are made of.
• “Brass” is a yellow metal. Lamps, pots and bells are made of it.

Why the Other Options are Incorrect?

Option 1: bucket — Incorrect. “Bucket” is a common noun. It is a thing made of a material, not the material itself. Example: Fill the bucket with water before the supply stops.

Option 2: Kanpur — Incorrect. “Kanpur” is a proper noun. It is the name of one particular city. Example: My uncle works in a mill in Kanpur.

Option 3: sorrow — Incorrect. “Sorrow” is an abstract noun. It names a feeling of deep sadness. Example: The whole village shared the family’s sorrow.