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Finely ground calcium aluminate & silicate is a/an

A. Cermet

B. Cement

C. Abrasive

D. Explosive

Correct Answer :

B. Cement


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Fats as compared to oils have

A. More unsaturated glycerides of fatty acids

B. Less unsaturated glycerides of fatty acids

C. Much higher reactivity to oxygen

D. Lower melting point

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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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Naphthols are derivates of

A. Methyl amine

B. Naphthalene

C. Phenol

D. Xylene

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Which catalyst is used in the manufacture of ethylene oxide by oxidation of ethylene?

A. AgO

B. Al2O3

C. ZnCl2

D. Fe2O3

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Celluloid is chemically

A. Cellulose acetate

B. Regenerated cellulose

C. Cellulose nitrate

D. Cellulose acetate butyrate

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Chemical name of 'alum' is

A. Barium sulphate

B. Aluminium sulphate

C. Aluminium chloride

D. Calcium sulphate

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In multistage equilibrium conversion of SO2 to SO3 (2SO2 + O2 2SO3), the reverse reaction becomes appreciable at a temperature of 550° C. The percentage equilibrium conversion of SO2 to SO3 can be increased by

A. Increasing the oxygen concentration

B. Putting more quantity of V2O5 catalyst in the converter

C. Removing some quantity of SO3 during intermediate stage

D. Maintaining low temperature & pressure in the converter

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Neoprene is chemically known as

A. Polybutadiene

B. Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)

C. Polyurethane

D. Polychlorophrene

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With increase in temperature, the equilibrium constant at constant pressure (Kp) for oxidation of sulphur dioxide

A. Increases

B. Increases linearly

C. Decreases

D. Decreases linearly

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Pasteurisation of milk means

A. Removal of fatty and albuminous substance from it

B. Killing of organisms present in it by heating it at controlled temperature without changing its natural characteristics

C. Inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms without killing them

D. None of these

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Catalyst used in the hydrogenation of oil is

A. Nickel

B. Platinum

C. Iron

D. Alumina

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Platinum is a versatile catalyst for many processes in chemical industries. It is highly prone to be poisoned by the presence of

A. Carbon

B. Arsenic

C. Lead

D. Sulphur

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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is

A. A thermosetting material

B. A condensation polymerisation product

C. Made by employing emulsion polymerisation

D. None of these

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Nitrile rubber is produced by the polymerisation of

A. Acrylonitrile and butadiene

B. Acrylonitrile and styrene

C. Isobutylene and isoprene

D. None of these

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Epoxy resin

A. Is a good adhesive

B. Is an elastomer

C. Cannot be used for surface coatings

D. Is a polyester

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Which is a high grade pulp?

A. Rag pulp

B. Mechanical pulp

C. Sulphate pulp

D. Sulphite pulp

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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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Enzymes are

A. Proteins with high molecular weight (around 10,000)

B. Derived from living organisms

C. Catalyst for temperature sensitive reactions

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

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Kraft method of pulp manufacture can process all types of fibrous raw materials

B. Digestion time for bagasse is less than that for wood base materials

C. Both temperature and pressure in the digestor is less in case of the sulphite method as compared to that in the sulphate method

D. None of these

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The major constituent of black liquor generated during paper manufacture is sodium

A. Sulphate

B. Carbonate

C. Hydroxide

D. Bi-carbonate

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__________ is an ore concentrating metallurgical process involving a chemical change.

A. Electromagnetic separation

B. Froth floatation

C. Roasting

D. None of these

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Nylon-6 is a

A. Polyamide

B. Thermosetting resin

C. Polyester

D. None of these

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Fusel oil is a/an

A. Essential oil

B. Extract from medicinal herbs

C. Mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols (a by-product obtained during production of alcohol from molasses).

D. None of these

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__________ iron is the purest form of iron.

A. Cast

B. Wrought

C. Pig

D. High silicon

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Reaction of ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) produces

A. Nylon-6

B. Dacron

C. Polyester

D. PVC

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__________ glass is used for the manufacture of optical glass.

A. Pyrex

B. Soda

C. Flint

D. Crooke's

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The temperature in the calcium carbide furnace is __________ °C.

A. 200-300

B. 700-850

C. 2000-2200

D. 4000-4500

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Haemoglobin is a/an

A. Amino acid

B. Biological catalyst

C. Protein

D. Enzyme

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Bleaching of paper pulp is done with

A. Activated clay

B. Bromine

C. Chlorine or chlorine dioxide

D. Magnesium sulphite

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Ca(OH)2 is called

A. Quicklime

B. Slaked lime

C. Limestone

D. Gypsum