SSC Sample Paper SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-2

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    What is a common name for the substance which irritates lachrymal glands?

    A)  Tear Gas  

    B)  Laughing Gas

    C)  Anaesthetic Gas

    D)  Noble Gas

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Lacrimal gland, located under the upper eyelid at the outer cornea of the eye. is responsible for tearing during emotional stimulation or following corneal irritation by a foreign body or chemical substance. Tear gas, also called lachryrimator, refers to any of a group of substances that irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, causing a stinging sensation and tears. It produces severe lachrymation by irritating the conjunctivae.


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