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

The number of base SI units is
A. 5
B. 7
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
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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