The number of base SI units is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The number of base SI units is
A. 8
B. 6
C. 5
D. 7
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Seven base units: metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candela. All other units derived. This is standard definition. Supplementary units radian and steradian now considered dimensionless derived units.

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