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Yeast is used in the manufacture of

A. Penicillin

B. Antibiotics

C. Wine

D. Pasteurised milk

Correct Answer :

C. Wine


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Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is added in detergents to

A. Prevent redeposition of soil on cleaned surface

B. Act as optical brightening agent

C. Inhibit corrosion in washing machines made of aluminium

D. None of these

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Extraction of __________ employs an electrolytic process.

A. Aluminium

B. Silver

C. Copper

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

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Vegetable oils and fats basically differ in their

A. Density ranges

B. Physical state

C. Chemical composition

D. Chemical properties

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Chemical name of soda ash is

A. Sodium bicarbonate

B. Sodium thiosulphate

C. Potassium carbonate

D. None of these

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Polycaprolactam is commercially known as

A. Nylon-6

B. Nylon-66

C. Dacron

D. Rayon

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Styrene is produced from ethyl benzene by the process of

A. Dehydrogenation

B. Oxidation

C. Alkylation

D. Dehydration

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The end bleaching agent used to move last traces of colour bodies from the pulp is

A. Chlorine dioxide (ClO2)

B. MgO

C. SO2 gas

D. Mercaptans

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Nitric acid is not used in the manufacture of

A. Detergents

B. Fertilisers

C. Aqua regia

D. Explosives

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The catalyst used in shift converter is

A. Nickel

B. Vanadium

C. Silica gel

D. Alumina

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Nylon-6 as compared to Nylon-66 is having higher

A. Hardness

B. Abrasion/resistance

C. Melting point

D. None of these

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Which of the following is not a product of coal tar distillation?

A. Anthracene

B. Creosote oil

C. Carbolic oil

D. None of these

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Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of

A. Glucose and glucose

B. Glucose and fructose

C. Glucose and galactose

D. Fructose and galactose

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Bleaching powder (chemically known as calcium chloro hypochlorite) is commercially produced by the action of chlorine on

A. Slaked lime

B. Soda lime

C. Calcium perchlorate

D. None of these

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Which of the following is an additional step in the manufacture of paper from bagasse as compared to that from bamboo?

A. Depithing

B. Digestion

C. Bleaching

D. None of these

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Strongly caking coal should not be used in the Lurgi gasifier

B. Acetylene gas cannot be used for illumination purpose

C. Water gas is called blue gas because of the color of the flame, when it is burnt

D. Gaseous fuels require less percentage of excess air for combustion as compared to liquid fuels

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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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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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Sugar content in sugarcane on cane basis is about __________ percent by weight.

A. 1 to 5

B. 5 to 10

C. 15 to 20

D. 20 to 30

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Which of the following is an ore of iron?

A. Galena

B. Chalcopyrite

C. Hematite

D. Bauxite

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Which of the following is not an antibiotic?

A. Penicillin

B. Streptomycin

C. Tetracycline

D. Quinine

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Deacon's method is used for the manufacture of

A. Glauber's salt

B. Common salt

C. Chlorine

D. Graphite electrode

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Cold rubber (SBR) is superior as compared to hot rubber (SBR)

B. Polymerisation temperature can modify the properties of SBR

C. Production of cold SBR employs lower pressure as compared to that of hot SBR

D. None of these

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Phthalic anhydride is used

A. In making PVC

B. As plasticisers

C. In insecticides manufacture

D. For making nylon-6

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Graphite is a/an

A. Electrical insulator

B. Allotrope of carbon

C. Moderator used in nuclear reactor

D. Both (B) and (C)

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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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Synthetic glycerine is produced from

A. Toluene

B. Phenol

C. Propylene

D. Naphthalene

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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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Heating of __________ to 120°C, produces plaster of paris.

A. Blue vitriol

B. Gypsum

C. Calcium silicate

D. Calcium sulphate

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Catalyst used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid by chamber & contact processes are respectively

A. V2O5 & Cr2O3.

B. Oxides of nitrogen & Cr2O3

C. V2O5 on a porous carrier & oxides of nitrogen

D. Oxides of nitrogen & V2O5 on a porous carrier

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Metallic soap (e.g. aluminium or calcium salts of fatty acids) can be used

A. As a lubricant

B. As a rust preventive

C. In hard water for cleaning of cloth

D. As a foam depressant in distillation column