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2851.

__________ is used as a flux in the extraction of iron from iron ore (hametite) in blast furnace.

A. Bauxite
B. Limestone
C. Quartz
D. Manganese
Answer» C. Quartz
2852.

Gun powder uses

A. sulphur
B. charcoal
C. potassium nitrate
D. all (a), (b), & (c)
Answer» E.
2853.

Dichloro diphenyl __________ is the full form of DDT (an insecticide).

A. tetrachloroethane
B. trichloroethane
C. tetrachloromethane
D. trichloromethane
Answer» C. tetrachloromethane
2854.

The basic difference between vegetable oils and fats is in their

A. density
B. chemical properties
C. physical state
D. composition
Answer» D. composition
2855.

The temperature in the calcium carbide furnace is __________ C.

A. 200-300
B. 700-850
C. 2000-2200
D. 4000-4500
Answer» D. 4000-4500
2856.

A substance produced by a living organism and capable of anti-microbial activity is called a/an

A. antibiotic
B. antiseptic
C. disinfectant
D. none of these
Answer» B. antiseptic
2857.

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.
Answer» D. none of these.
2858.

Hydrochloric acid is also known as

A. oil of vitriol
B. muriatic acid
C. strong organic acid
D. green acid
Answer» C. strong organic acid
2859.

Aryl benzene sulphonate (ABS) is a

A. detergent.
B. plasticiser for unsaturated polyester.
C. starting material for the synthesis of glycerine.
D. coating ingredient for photographic film.
Answer» B. plasticiser for unsaturated polyester.
2860.

Adipic acid is an intermediate in the manufacture of

A. perspex
B. nylon-66
C. polystyrene
D. bakelite
Answer» C. polystyrene
2861.

Grignard reagent is chemically known as

A. ethyl magnesium chloride.
B. methyl magnesium chloride.
C. dichlorophenol.
D. monochloro acetic acid.
Answer» B. methyl magnesium chloride.
2862.

The function of gypsum addition during cement making is to

A. increase the density of cement.
B. decrease the cement setting rate.
C. both (a) and (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» C. both (a) and (b).
2863.

Low purity oxygen is used for

A. L.D. steel making.
B. cutting and welding of metals.
C. medicinal purposes.
D. chemical oxidation processes.
Answer» E.
2864.

__________ is produced using molasses as the starting raw material.

A. Methyl alcohol
B. Ethyl alcohol
C. Benzol
D. Dimethyl ether
Answer» C. Benzol
2865.

Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the properties of glasses. Glasses generally have

A. high electrical insulation properties.
B. sharp melting points.
C. low co-efficient of thermal expansion.
D. compressive strength much greater than their tensile strengths.
Answer» C. low co-efficient of thermal expansion.
2866.

Chemical name of Grignard reagent is

A. sodium thiosulphate.
B. ethyl magnesium chloride.
C. sodium sulphite.
D. sodium bicarbonate.
Answer» C. sodium sulphite.
2867.

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

A. Sintering
B. Annealing
C. Shaping or forming
D. Melting
Answer» B. Annealing
2868.

Production of one ton of dry paper pulp requires about __________ tons of bamboo or wood.

A. 1
B. 2.5
C. 5
D. 10
Answer» C. 5
2869.

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).
Answer» E.
2870.

Concentration of sulphide ores is done usually by

A. roasting
B. smelting
C. froth floatation
D. electro magnetic separation
Answer» D. electro magnetic separation
2871.

Dacron is a/an

A. polyester
B. unsaturated polyster
C. polyamide
D. inorganic polymer
Answer» B. unsaturated polyster
2872.

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

A. fire extinguishers
B. sugar
C. baking powder
D. detergents
Answer» E.
2873.

Nylon 6-6 is manufactured from

A. hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid.
B. hexamethylene diamine and maleic anhydride.
C. caprolactum.
D. dimethyl terephthalate and ethylene glycol.
Answer» B. hexamethylene diamine and maleic anhydride.
2874.

Nitrogen is an essential component of

A. mineral salts
B. carbohydrates
C. fats
D. proteins
Answer» E.
2875.

__________ nature of hypo (sodium thiosulphate) makes it useful in photography.

A. Oxidising
B. Reducing
C. Complex forming
D. Photochemical
Answer» D. Photochemical
2876.

__________ is an ore of lead.

A. Quartz
B. Galena
C. Siderite
D. Chalcopyrite
Answer» C. Siderite
2877.

Which of the following is an yellow pigment ?

A. Titanium dioxide
B. Ferrous sulphate
C. Lead chromates
D. Zinc sulphides
Answer» D. Zinc sulphides
2878.

Catalytic oxidation of toluene produces

A. styrene
B. phenol
C. benzene
D. tri-nitro-toluene
Answer» C. benzene
2879.

SO2 is bubbled through hot sugar cane juice to

A. act as an acidifying agent.
B. increase its concentration.
C. increase the amount of molasses.
D. increase the crystal size.
Answer» B. increase its concentration.
2880.

Fatty material used in soap making is

A. fatty acid
B. fatty alcohols
C. tallow
D. detergents
Answer» D. detergents
2881.

Which of the following paper does not require a filler during manufacture ?

A. Bond paper
B. Writing paper
C. Blotting paper
D. Coloured paper
Answer» D. Coloured paper
2882.

Industrial production of chloroform requires acetone and

A. phosgene
B. calcium hypochlorite
C. chlorine
D. ammonium chloride
Answer» C. chlorine
2883.

Pencillin, an antibiotic drug was discovered by

A. Alexender
B. Flaming
C. Dr. Zivago
D. none of these
Answer» B. Flaming
2884.

Styrene (a monomer for the production of polystyrene) is commercially produced by

A. catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene.
B. dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation.
C. reacting ethylene oxide with acetal-dehyde.
D. fermentation of starch.
Answer» B. dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation.
2885.

Hydrogenation of oil takes place in a/an __________ reactor.

A. autothermal
B. trickle bed
C. plug flow
D. none of these
Answer» C. plug flow
2886.

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
Answer» C. 15 to 20
2887.

The major use of butadiene is

A. as a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester.
B. in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
C. as an anti-skinning agent in paint.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. as an anti-skinning agent in paint.
2888.

The manufacture of Kraft pulp is done by a/an __________ process.

A. alkaline
B. acidic
C. neutral
D. none of these
Answer» B. acidic
2889.

Antibiotic

A. inhibits/destroys the growth of microorganisms.
B. is used as a pain reliever.
C. is an antimalarial.
D. is an anaesthetic.
Answer» B. is used as a pain reliever.
2890.

Cellulose content of bamboo and ideal fibrous raw material for the manufacture of paper is __________ percent.

A. 10
B. 50
C. 80
D. 95
Answer» C. 80
2891.

Ore concentration by froth floatation utilises the __________ of ore particles.

A. density difference
B. wetting characteristics
C. terminal velocities
D. none of these
Answer» C. terminal velocities
2892.

Chloramines are used in water treatment for

A. disinfection and control of taste & odour.
B. corrosion control.
C. removing turbidity.
D. control of bacteria.
Answer» B. corrosion control.
2893.

Glycerine is recovered from lye by

A. evaporation followed by vacuum distillation.
B. liquid extraction technique.
C. extractive distillation technique.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. liquid extraction technique.
2894.

Inversion of sucrose produces

A. fructose
B. glucose
C. both (a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» C. both (a) & (b)
2895.

Enzymes are organic catalysts used in the __________ reactions.

A. chemical
B. biochemical
C. photochemical
D. electrochemical
Answer» C. photochemical
2896.

Linde process of gas liquefaction employs

A. exchange of heat with colder stream.
B. adiabatic expansion through a throttle valve (Joule-Thomson expansion).
C. adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine.
D. merely compressing the gas beyond its critical pressure.
Answer» C. adiabatic expansion against a piston or in a turbine.
2897.

A mineral is termed as 'ore', if

A. a metal can be economically extracted from it.
B. it contains 40% metal.
C. the metal present in it is costly.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» B. it contains 40% metal.
2898.

Which of the following is not an insecticide?

A. Hydrocyanic acid
B. Nicotine
C. Sodium flouride
D. Hexane
Answer» E.
2899.

Shrinkage volume in cement setting does not depend upon the

A. sand to cement ratio.
B. water to cement ratio.
C. ambient temperature fluctuation.
D. drying period.
Answer» B. water to cement ratio.
2900.

Bisphenol A is produced by the condensation of acetone with

A. formaldehyde
B. ethyl alcohol
C. diethyl ether
D. phenol
Answer» E.