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Alcohol percentage in molasses may be around

A. 10

B. 40

C. 70

D. 85

Correct Answer :

B. 40


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Main product in calcium carbide-water reaction is

A. Ca(OH)2

B. C2H2

C. CO2

D. CaCO3

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Chemical formula of BHC, which is an insecticide is

A. C6H6Cl6

B. C6Cl6

C. C6H5Cl

D. C6H4Cl2

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Hydrocyanic acid (HCN) is used as an insecticide for

A. Controlling timber degradation by ants

B. Controlling poultry lice

C. Potato beetle

D. Citrus fruits

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Removal of dirt/soil by soaps or detergent does not involve the __________ of soil.

A. Emulsification

B. Dispersion

C. Precipitation

D. Wetting

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Penicillin, an antibiotic drug was discovered by

A. Alexander

B. Flaming

C. Doctor Zhivago

D. None of these

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__________ is the major constituent of the Portland cement.

A. Calcium carbonate

B. Calcium oxide

C. Tricalcium silicate

D. Calcium sulphate

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__________ is obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of sodium hydroxide using brine.

A. Chlorine

B. Ammonium chloride

C. Sodium carbonate

D. Sodium bi-carbonate

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Bromine content in sea water may be around __________ ppm.

A. 70

B. 640

C. 1875

D. 2500

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Exothermic neutralisation reaction between caustic soda and dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid produces sodium dodecylbenzene sulphate, which is a/an

A. Explosive

B. Soap

C. Detergent

D. Analgesic drug

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Which one of the following is not likely to be a constituent of vegetable oils?

A. Citric acid

B. Oleic acid

C. Stearic acid

D. Glycerol

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__________ is a polysaccharide.

A. Maltose

B. Starch

C. Sucrose

D. Glucose

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__________ is used as a catalyst in fat splitting.

A. ZnO

B. Ni

C. V2O5

D. FeO

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Which of the following fuel gases contains maximum amount of carbon monoxide?

A. Coke oven gas

B. Water gas

C. Blast furnace gas

D. L.D. converter gas

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__________ is used as a flux in the extraction of iron from iron ore (haematite) in blast furnace.

A. Bauxite

B. Limestone

C. Quartz

D. Manganese

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Commonly used glass is known as the __________ glass.

A. Flint

B. Hard

C. Pyrex

D. Soda

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Oils are partially hydrogenated (not fully) to manufacture Vanaspati, because fully saturated solidified oils

A. Cause cholesterol build up and blood clotting

B. Are prone to rancid oxidation

C. Always contain some amount of nickel (as their complete removal is very difficult)

D. Have affinity to retain harmful sulphur compounds

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Magnesium and calcium __________ cause temporary hardness of water.

A. Carbonates

B. Bicarbonates

C. Phosphates

D. Sulphates

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Major component of flint glass is

A. Lead oxide

B. Silica

C. Alumina

D. Soda

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How much temperature is maintained during quicklime manufacture in the calcination zone of the vertical shaft kiln?

A. 500°C

B. 750°C

C. 1000°C

D. 1500°C

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Common salt is generally not produced commonly by __________ method from brine.

A. Freeze drying

B. Electrolytic

C. Solar evaporation

D. Vacuum evaporation

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Alcohol percentage in molasses may be around

A. 10

B. 40

C. 70

D. 85

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Drinking (potable) water treatment does not involve

A. Coagulation

B. Sedimentation

C. Softening

D. Disinfection

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Which oil is preferred for paint manufacture?

A. Drying oil

B. Non-drying oil

C. Semi-drying oil

D. Saturated oil

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Which of the following is the second major component of cement?

A. Al2O3

B. CaO

C. SiO2

D. Fe2O3

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Kopper-Totzek coal gasifier

A. Can give ammonia synthesis gas (H2 + N2)

B. Is a moving bed reactor

C. Cannot use coking coal

D. Operate at very high pressure

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Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is added in detergents to act as a/an

A. Surfactant

B. Builder

C. Optical brightening agent

D. Anti soil redeposition agent

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. DDT is manufactured by the condensation of chlorobenzene with chloral at 30°C in presence of oleum, which is a highly exothermic reaction

B. Chloral is obtained by the chlorination of ethyl alcohol

C. Insecticides acting on the insects through the respiratory system are called fumigants

D. Benzene hexachloride is not a contact insecticide

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The purpose of tanning in leather industry is to

A. Stiffen the leather

B. Smoothen the leather

C. Make it flexible

D. Impart water resistance

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The main use of HCl is in the

A. Drilling of petroleum wells and pickling of steel sheets

B. Manufacture of cationic detergent

C. Treatment of spent fuel of nuclear reactor

D. None of these

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Blue colour is imparted to glass by the addition of

A. FeSO4

B. PbO

C. CaO

D. NaOH