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Cellulose content of bamboo and ideal fibrous raw material for the manufacture of paper is __________ percent.

A. 10

B. 50

C. 80

D. 95

Correct Answer :

B. 50


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Riboflavin is a/an

A. Vitamin

B. Analgesic drug

C. Anaesthetics

D. Anti-malarial drug

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Which of the following is not responsible for causing permanent hardness of water?

A. Ca(HCO3)2

B. CaCl2

C. MgCl2

D. None of these

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Bio-degradable detergents

A. Can be readily oxidised

B. Pose problem in sewerage plant

C. Have an isoparaffinic structure

D. Should not be used as it spoils the cloth

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Hydrogenation of vegetable oils is a/an __________ reaction.

A. Endothermic

B. Autocatalytic

C. Exothermic

D. Homogenous

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Type of glass used in optical work is the __________ glass.

A. Soda-lime

B. Fibre

C. Lead

D. Borosilicate

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Which allotrope of sulphur is insoluble in carbon disulphide?

A. Rhombic sulphur

B. Monoclinic sulphur

C. Plastic sulphur

D. Milk of sulphur

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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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Hydrolysis of sugar is called

A. Hydration

B. Inversion

C. Esterification

D. None of these

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Fatty material used in soap making is

A. Fatty acid

B. Fatty alcohols

C. Tallow

D. Detergents

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Nickel is not used as a catalyst in the __________ reaction.

A. Shift conversion

B. Oil hydrogenation

C. Steaming reforming of naphtha

D. Ammonia cracking/dissociation

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In industrial nomenclature, alcohol means

A. Butyl alcohol

B. Propyl alcohol

C. Ethanol

D. Methyl alcohol

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Which of the following sugars is the sweetest?

A. Glucose

B. Fructose

C. Sucrose

D. Lactose

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Bromine is used in the preparation of

A. Fire extinguishing compounds

B. Fire proofing agents

C. Dyes and antiknock compounds

D. All (A), (B) and (C)

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CaCl(OCl) is the chemical formula of

A. Hypo

B. Bleaching powder

C. Plaster of Paris

D. Aqua regia

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Hydrogenation of edible vegetable oils

A. Is an exothermic reaction

B. Increases their melting point

C. Is done in presence of nickel catalyst

D. All (A), (B) and (C)

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Direct conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy is done in a

A. Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generator

B. Fuel cell

C. Fast breeder reactor

D. None of these

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Which of the following is an yellow pigment?

A. Titanium dioxide

B. Ferrous sulphate

C. Lead chromates

D. Zinc sulphides

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10% oleum comprises of 10% free

A. SO2

B. H2SO3

C. SO3

D. H2SO4

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Phosphoric acid is prepared from

A. Cryolite

B. Chalcopyrite

C. Rock phosphate

D. None of these

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Presence of sodium tripolyphosphate (an additive) in synthetic detergent

A. Facilitates its use even in hard water (by sequestering the water-hardening Ca & Mg ions)

B. Inhibits its corrosive effects

C. Does not allow redeposition of dirt on the cleaned surface

D. None of these

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Neoprene is a

A. Monomer

B. Synthetic rubber

C. Polyester

D. None of these

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Mercury electrolytic cell produces 50-70% NaOH solution. Its operating temperature is __________ °C.

A. 25

B. 60-70

C. 150-200

D. 250-300

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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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Fusion of bauxite and __________ produces high alumina cement.

A. Alum

B. Limestone

C. Coke

D. Quartz

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A 'unit process' is exemplified by the

A. Distillation

B. Hydrogenation of oils

C. Absorption

D. Humidification

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Vinyl chloride (CH2 = CH.Cl) is produced by the thermal pyrolysis of ethylene dichloride at a pressure & temperature of

A. 4 kgf/cm2 & 500°C

B. 10 kgf/cm2 & 1000°C

C. 40 kg/cm2 & 200°C

D. 100 kgf/cm2 & 500°C

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Most widely and commonly used coagulant for the removal of suspended impurities in water is

A. Bleaching powder

B. Slaked lime

C. Alum

D. Copper sulphate

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Hydrazine (N2H4) is used mainly as a/an

A. Explosive

B. Rocket fuel

C. Detergents additive

D. None of these

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Catalyst used in the oxidation of benzene to produce Maleic anhydride is

A. V2O5

B. Pt

C. Ni

D. Cr

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The difference between saponification value and acid value is

A. Called ester value

B. Always negative

C. Constant for all fatty oils

D. None of these