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Rotary kiln is not involved in the production of

A. Cement

B. Lime from limestone

C. Slaked lime from quick lime

D. None of these

Correct Answer :

C. Slaked lime from quick lime


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Which of the following impurities in feed water for high pressure boiler is the most detrimental?

A. Silica

B. Dissolved oxygen

C. Suspended salt

D. Dissolved salt

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Gelatine which is a nitrogenous organic protein is obtained by the hydrolysis of

A. Collagen

B. Tannin

C. Molasses

D. Carbohydrate

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Cooking liquor in case of sulphite process is

A. Sodium sulphite and sodium bisulphite

B. Magnesium sulphite and free SO2 in acid medium

C. Magnesium sulphate and magnesium bicarbonate

D. None of these

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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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The main component of Pyrex glass is

A. Zinc

B. Lead

C. Boron

D. Selenium

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Hydrogenation of oil does not

A. Remove double bonds

B. Raise its melting point

C. Improve its resistance to oxidation

D. None of these

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In industrial nomenclature, alcohol means

A. Butyl alcohol

B. Propyl alcohol

C. Ethanol

D. Methyl alcohol

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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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The catalyst used in shift converter is

A. Nickel

B. Vanadium

C. Silica gel

D. Alumina

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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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A cane sugar factory having sugar production rate of 10 tons/day will produce about __________ tons/day of bagasse (after consumption by the factory for heating etc.).

A. 1

B. 10

C. 25

D. 40

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Fusion of bauxite and __________ produces high alumina cement.

A. Alum

B. Limestone

C. Coke

D. Quartz

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Adipic acid is an intermediate in the manufacture of

A. Perspex

B. Nylon-66

C. Polystyrene

D. Bakelite

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Carborundum consists mainly of

A. Bauxite

B. Silicon carbide

C. Boron carbide

D. Calcium carbide

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Magnesium and calcium __________ cause temporary hardness of water.

A. Carbonates

B. Bicarbonates

C. Phosphates

D. Sulphates

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Deaeration of water in its treatment is necessary, as it

A. Minimises its turbidity

B. Helps in controlling its taste and odour

C. Minimises its corrosiveness

D. None of these

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L.D. converter is used in the production of

A. Pig iron

B. Steel

C. Copper

D. Zinc

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Phenolic antiseptics are added in the __________ soap.

A. Shaving

B. Medicated

C. Metallic

D. Transparent

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Hollander beater used during paper pulp manufacture does not facilitate the __________ of fibre.

A. Cutting

B. Fibrillation

C. Hydration

D. Strengthening

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Producer gas consists mainly of

A. CO, CO2 N2, H2

B. CO, H2

C. H2, CH4

D. C2H2, CO2, H2

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Consider the production of ammonia from methene and air as raw materials. The catalysts used are:
(i) __________ for steam reforming of methane and
(ii) __________ for ammonia synthesis.

A. (i) - Ni/Al2O3; (ii) - Cu - ZnO/Al2O3

B. (i) - Fe/Al2O3; (ii) - Cu - ZnO/Al2O3

C. (i) - Ni/Al2O3; (ii) - Fe/Al2O3

D. (i) - Fe/Al2O3; (ii) - Ni/Al2O3

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Free alkali in a toilet soap is __________ that in a laundry shop.

A. Less than

B. More than

C. Same

D. None of these

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Use of hydrated lime in water treatment

A. Before filtration, reduces the bacterial load on filters

B. After filtration, combats the corrosiveness of water due to the presence of O2 & CO2

C. Is to adjust the pH value

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

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Percentage of glycerine present in the spent lye obtained during soap manufacture is about

A. 0.5

B. 5

C. 20

D. 35

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Starting material for the production of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is

A. Ethyl alcohol

B. Ethylene

C. Both (A) & (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Systemic insecticides

A. Are absorbed throughout the plant

B. Kill insects following external bodily contact

C. Are stomach poisons

D. Emit poisonous vapour

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Potassium is kept & transported under

A. Water

B. Liquid ammonia

C. Kerosene oil

D. Alcohol

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Catalytic oxidation of naphthalene produces

A. Styrene

B. Phenol

C. Phthalic anhydride

D. None of these

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Ethanol amine is produced using ammonia and

A. Ethyl benzene

B. Ethylene oxide

C. Ethanol

D. Ethane

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Which of the following is the most adverse factor challenging the choice of mercury electrolytic cell process for the production of caustic soda?

A. High cost of mercury

B. High specific gravity of mercury

C. Non-availability of high purity mercury

D. Pollution of water stream by mercury