Q.

Lead pencil contains –

A. lead
B. ferrous sulphide
C. lead sulphide
D. graphite
Answer» D. graphite
Explanation: Most pencil cores are made of graphite mixed with a clay binder, leaving grey or black marks that can be easily erased. Graphite pencils are used for both writing and drawing, and the result is durable: although writing can usually be removed with an eraser, it is resistant to moisture, most chemicals, ultraviolet radiation and natural aging.
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