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Liquor poisoning generally occurs due to the presence of __________ in it.

A. Ethyl alcohol

B. Impurities

C. Methyl alcohol

D. Carbonic acid

Correct Answer :

C. Methyl alcohol


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Fish contains about __________ percent oil.

A. 5

B. 10

C. 20

D. 35

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Chemical name of aspirin (an analgesic drug) is

A. Acetylsalicylic acid

B. Nictonic acid

C. Calcium acetate

D. Methyl salicylate

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Oxygen is produced by fractionation of air using __________ process.

A. Linde's

B. Claude's

C. Either (A) or (B)

D. None of these

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__________ glass has the lowest co-efficient of thermal expansion and hence is more heat resistant.

A. Pyrex

B. Soda lime

C. Lead

D. High silica

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Higher viscosity index of a lubricating oil denotes

A. Less changes in fluidity of oil with temperature

B. Substantially high change in fluidity of oil with temperature

C. Its unsuitability under varying temperature conditions

D. None of these

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Bleaching action of bleaching powder is due to its __________ properties.

A. Reducing

B. Oxidising

C. Disinfecting

D. None of these

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Very fine suspended and colloidal impurities are removed from water by a process called

A. Sedimentation

B. Coagulation

C. Disinfection

D. Softening

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Pick out the endothermic reaction out of the following.

A. C+ ½O2 = CO

B. CO + 3H2 = CH4 + H2O

C. CaCO3 = CaO + CO2

D. CO + ½O2 = CO2

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Enamels

A. Give good glossy finish

B. Are same as varnish

C. Are prepared from non-drying oil

D. Do not contain pigment

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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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Diaphragm electrolytic cell as compared to mercury electrolytic cell

A. Produces 70% NaOH solution

B. Requires less specific power consumption for the production of chlorine

C. Requires lesser investment for similar capacity

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

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The catalyst used in the manufacture of DDT (from chloral and chlorobenzene) is

A. Dilute H2SO4

B. Oleum

C. Ultraviolet light

D. None of these

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Fusion of limestone and __________ produces high alumina cement.

A. Sand

B. Bauxite

C. Quicklime

D. Calcite

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Commercial production of soda ash by Solvay process requires limestone, __________ as raw materials.

A. Coke and sand

B. Brine and coal

C. Coke and caustic soda

D. None of these

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Which of the following coals has the highest calorific value?

A. Lignite

B. Sub-bituminous

C. Anthracite

D. Peat

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Glauber's salt is chemically

A. Calcium sulphate

B. Potassium sulphate

C. Potassium chlorate

D. None of these

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Sodium bisulphite is used for __________ water.

A. Deaeration

B. Dechlorination

C. Both (A) & (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Sodium chloride content in sea water is about __________ gms/litre.

A. 2

B. 10

C. 25

D. 50

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Essential oils are usually obtained using

A. Steam distillation

B. Extractive distillation

C. Solvent extraction

D. Leaching

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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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Which of the following is an endothermic reaction?

A. Absorption of SO3 in 98% H2SO4

B. C + H2O = CO + H2

C. Thermal dissociation of iron pyrites

D. Both (B) and (C)

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Sodium carbonate (soda ash) is not used in the manufacture of

A. Fire extinguishers

B. Sugar

C. Baking powder

D. Detergents

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Which of the following processes is absent in glass manufacturing process?

A. Sintering

B. Annealing

C. Shaping or forming

D. Melting

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Sulphuric acid saturated with SO3 is called

A. Concentrated H2SO4

B. Sulphurous acid

C. Oleum

D. None of these

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__________ process is used for the commercial production of nitric acid by the catalytic oxidation of ammonia.

A. Solvay

B. Ostwald's

C. Haber's

D. None of these

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Glycerine is a by-product of the __________ industry.

A. Soap

B. Detergent

C. Oil hydrogenation

D. Paint

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Dry ice (solidified CO2) is used for the

A. Storage & shipment of frozen foods and ice-creams

B. Liquefaction of permanent gases

C. Liquefaction of natural gas

D. None of these

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Comparing sulphate process with sulphite process, we find that __________ in the later.

A. Both temperature & pressure in the former is less than that

B. Both temperature & pressure in the former is more than that

C. Temperature is more in the former whereas pressure is more

D. Pressure is more in the former whereas temperature is less

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Solvay process is used for the manufacture of

A. Caustic soda

B. Soda ash

C. Caustic potash

D. Soda lime

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__________ is produced by the dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene.

A. Styrene

B. Ethyl alcohol

C. Cumene

D. Phenol