Question

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
I. Metric system is a standard unit of measurement and it was given by the French scientists.
II. International system of measurements is abbreviated as SI.
III. Convenient unit for the distance between Delhi and Mumbai is metre.

Answer 1

French scientists did give the metric system, which gave the standard unit for measurements.
The international system of measurements used in science is abbreviated as SI.
The convenient unit for the distance between Delhi and Mumbai is not metres, but it is kilometres (km).
Therefore, only statement III is incorrect.