Question

Which of the following is not true of the standard weights certified by the Department of weights and measures?

• A. Larger weights are made of iron
• B. smaller weights are made of iron
• C. The value is written on top
• D. They are either hexagonal or circular in shape

Answer 1

The correct option is B

smaller weights are made of iron

Correct answer is option (b): smaller weights are made of iron

Explanation:

1. The department of standard weights and measures includes the standard of smaller weights in such a way that they are made of brass and circular in shape not made of iron
2. Also the department has standards which include larger weights made out of iron and the value of those written on top and they are either hexagonal or circular in shape.