Which of the following is the hardest natural substance on Earth? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A. Gold
B. Diamond
C. Platinum
D. Iron
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Diamond is an allotrope of carbon and is the hardest known natural mineral.

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