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Salt cake is chemically represented by

A. Na2SO4

B. CaSO4. ½H2O

C. MgSO4

D. BaSO4

Correct Answer :

A. Na2SO4


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__________ is an ore of lead.

A. Quartz

B. Galena

C. Siderite

D. Chalcopyrite

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Main constituents of Portland cement are calcium aluminate and

A. Gypsum

B. Silicates

C. Sodium silicate

D. Carbonates

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__________ is used as a catalyst in fat splitting.

A. ZnO

B. Ni

C. V2O5

D. FeO

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Flash point of most vegetable oils is about __________ °C.

A. 50

B. 100

C. 200

D. 300

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Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of calcium & magnesium

A. Bi-carbonates

B. Sulphates & chlorides

C. Carbonate

D. None of these

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Dacron (or Terylene) fibres as compared to nylon fibres have

A. Better heat & acid resistant properties

B. Poorer resistance to alkalis

C. Poorer dyeability

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

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__________ is produced using Polycondensation reaction.

A. Polythene

B. Phenol formaldehyde

C. Poly vinyl chloride

D. None of these

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The ideal pulp for the manufacture of paper should have high __________ content.

A. Cellulose

B. Lignin

C. Both (A) & (B)

D. None of these

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Impurities present in brine is normally removed by treatment with

A. NH3 and CO2

B. Lime and soda ash

C. Lime, ammonia and carbon

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

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Molecular weight of plastics ranges from

A. 5000 to 10000

B. 20000 to 250000

C. 500 to 5000

D. 106 to 109

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Raw materials used for producing __________ cement does not contain iron oxide.

A. Waterproof

B. Slag

C. White

D. Pozzolan

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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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Most commonly used rubber vulcanising agent is

A. Sulphur

B. Bromine

C. Platinum

D. Alumina

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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

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Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is

A. A natural rubber

B. A synthetic polymer

C. A synthetic monomer

D. Another name of silicone rubber

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CaO is called

A. Quick lime

B. Slaked lime

C. Limestone

D. Calcite

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Which is the main reducing agent during production of iron from iron ore in a blast furnace?

A. C

B. CO

C. CO2

D. H2

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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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Acrylonitrile is mainly used in the __________ industry.

A. Polymer

B. Printing

C. Dyeing

D. Photographic

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Soap cannot be used with hard water, because

A. Hard water contains sulphate

B. They form insoluble calcium soaps which precipitate

C. They attract back the removed dirt

D. None of these

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Portland cement consists mainly of

A. CaO & SiO2

B. SiO2 & Al2O3

C. CaO & Al2O3

D. CaO & Fe2O3

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The gasification reaction represented by, C + H2O = CO + H2, is a/an __________ reaction.

A. Exothermic

B. Endothermic

C. Catalytic

D. Autocatalytic

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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 enzyme which converts starch into the disaccharides maltose is

A. Diastase

B. Maltase

C. Yeast

D. None of these

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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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The catalyst used in the production of elemental sulphur from H2S (by oxidation-reduction) is

A. Alumina

B. Silica gel

C. Platinum

D. Nickel

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Oxidation of SO2 to SO3 is favoured by

A. Low temperature and low pressure

B. Low temperature and high pressure

C. High temperature and low pressure

D. High temperature and high pressure

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Which of the following additives/water proofing agents is added to lower the hydrophilic (moisture loving) characteristic of cement?

A. Xanthates

B. Stearic acid

C. Calcium & aluminium stearate

D. Formic acid

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Chalcopyrite is the main ore of

A. Copper

B. Lead

C. Tin

D. Iron

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Which of the following is used as a binding material in soap to improve soap texture?

A. Rosin

B. Borax

C. Benzyl acetate

D. Sodium carbonate