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Zeolite removes both temporary as well as permanent hardness of water by precipitating calcium and magnesium present in water as insoluble zeolites. Used zeolite is regenerated by flushing with the solution of

A. Calcium sulphate

B. Sodium chloride

C. Sodium sulphate

D. Magnesium chloride

Correct Answer :

B. Sodium chloride


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Bitterns is a/an

A. Unsaturated fat

B. Starting material for the production of iodine

C. By-product of chlor-alkali industry

D. None of these

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Dry process is used for the manufacture of cement, when the raw material is blast furnace slag

B. Portland cement is made employing wet process

C. Gypsum is added to Portland cement to lengthen its setting time

D. None of these

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Concentration of NaOH solution produced by diaphragm electrolytic cell is about __________ percent.

A. 10

B. 25

C. 50

D. 98

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Blue colour is imparted to glass by the addition of

A. FeSO4

B. PbO

C. CaO

D. NaOH

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Paper grade bamboo contains about __________ percent cellulose.

A. 5

B. 20

C. 40

D. 60

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The basic constituent of vegetable oils is

A. Triglyceride

B. Fatty acids

C. Fatty alcohol

D. Mono esters

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Triple superphosphate is manufactured by reacting

A. Phosphate rock with phosphoric acid

B. Phosphate rock with sulphuric acid

C. Phosphate rock with nitric acid

D. Ammonium phosphate with phosphoric acid

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Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is known as

A. Bakelite

B. Teflon

C. Perspex

D. Nylon-6

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Carbon disulphide is mainly used in the production of

A. Viscose rayon

B. Corundum

C. Plasticiser for unsaturated polyester

D. Paints

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The terminology 'BTX' used in coal tar distillation industry refers to

A. Benzol-toluol-xylol

B. Benzol-toluene-xylene

C. Benzene-toluol-xylol

D. Benzene-toluene-xylene

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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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Insulin is an __________ drug.

A. Anti-malarial

B. Anti-TB

C. Antibiotic

D. None of these

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Phenol formaldehyde resin is used as an adhesive in making

A. Laminates

B. Card boxes

C. Furniture

D. Books

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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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Concentration of hydrogen peroxide is done by

A. Crystallisation

B. Vacuum crystallisation

C. Atmospheric distillation

D. Dehydration

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Hydrazine is largely used

A. As a starting material for 'hypo'

B. In photographic industry

C. As rocket fuel

D. In printing industry

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Teflon is

A. Phenol formaldehyde

B. An inorganic polymer

C. Poly tetra-fluoro-ethylene (P.T.F.E.)

D. A monomer

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Double Contact Double Absorption (DCDA) process is the most recent process for the manufacture of

A. Nitric acid

B. Sulphuric acid

C. Ammonium sulphate

D. Hydrochloric acid

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Which of the following is not an abrasive material?

A. Bakelite

B. Pumice

C. Corundum

D. Carborundum

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. High early strength cement are made from materials having high silica to lime ratio

B. The function of gypsum in cement is to enhance its initial setting rate

C. Acid resistant cements are known as silicate cement

D. Major component of greyish Portland cement is tricalcium silicate

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Hydrazine is used in water treatment for the removal of

A. Colloidal impurities

B. Dissolved oxygen

C. Turbidity

D. Chlorinous taste

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High temperature carbonisation of coal takes place at __________ °C.

A. 2000

B. 700

C. 1100

D. < 500

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Varnish does not contain

A. Pigment

B. Thinner

C. Dryer

D. Anti-skimming agent

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Gypsum is chemically

A. Calcium chloride

B. Potassium sulphate

C. Sodium sulphate

D. Calcium sulphate

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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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Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is added in detergents to act as a/an

A. Surfactant

B. Builder

C. Optical brightening agent

D. Anti soil redeposition agent

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Roasting of metallurgical ores is done mainly to

A. Dehydrate it

B. Sinter the ore

C. Remove CO2 & H2O

D. Remove arsenic & sulphur

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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

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Out of the following processes of paper pulp manufacture, the maximum corrosion problem in digestion & handling equipments is encountered in the __________ process.

A. Mechanical

B. Sulphate/Kraft

C. Sulphite

D. Neutral sulphite semi-chemical

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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