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3451.

Calcareous & argillaceous materials are used in the manufacture of

A. lead
B. cement
C. carbon disulphide
D. none of these
Answer» C. carbon disulphide
3452.

Air used in aerobic fermentation must be sterilized, otherwise the

A. recovery of product will be difficult.
B. contamination of pure culture would result.
C. uniformity of product cannot be achieved.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. uniformity of product cannot be achieved.
3453.

Alkylbenzene sulfonate (ABS) is a

A. detergent
B. rubber
C. pesticide
D. polyester
Answer» B. rubber
3454.

High temperature carbonisation of coal produces

A. inferior coke compared to low temperature carbonisation.
B. less of gases compared to liquid products.
C. larger quantity of tar compared to low temperature carbonisation.
D. none of these.
Answer» E.
3455.

Alcohol content in freshly prepared natural and fortified wine may be respectively around __________ percent.

A. 7-14 and 14-30
B. 7-14 and 40-50
C. 14 - 30 and 40-50
D. 10 - 20 and 40 - 50
Answer» B. 7-14 and 40-50
3456.

Setting of plaster of paris is accompanied with

A. hydration
B. dehydration
C. hydrolysis
D. loss of CO
E. <sub>2</sub>
Answer» B. dehydration
3457.

Which of the following is not present in bagasse fibre ?

A. Cellulose
B. Lignin
C. Pentogens
D. None of these
Answer» E.
3458.

Nitric acid is not used in the manufacture of

A. detergents
B. fertilisers
C. aqua regia
D. explosives.
Answer» B. fertilisers
3459.

Naphthols are derivates of

A. methyl amine
B. naphthalene
C. phenol
D. xylene
Answer» C. phenol
3460.

Fermentation is adversely affected by the

A. presence of air.
B. absence of air.
C. high concentration.
D. presence of ammonium salts.
Answer» D. presence of ammonium salts.
3461.

Nylon-6 is a

A. polyamide
B. thermosetting resin
C. polyester
D. none of these
Answer» B. thermosetting resin
3462.

The main product of high temperature carbonisation of coal is

A. coke
B. ammonia
C. tar
D. phenol
Answer» B. ammonia
3463.

In the manufacture of viscose rayon, the raw material used industrially is

A. recalyptious wood
B. bamboo
C. bagasse
D. fine teak wood
Answer» E.
3464.

Bordeaux mixture is a/an

A. fertiliser
B. inorganic fungicide
C. insecticide
D. explosive
Answer» C. insecticide
3465.

Silicone is a/an

A. thermoplastic
B. inorganic polymer
C. monomer
D. none of these
Answer» C. monomer
3466.

Nickel is not used as a catalyst in the __________ reaction.

A. shift conversion
B. oil hydrogenation
C. steaming reforming of naphtha
D. ammonia cracking/dissociation
Answer» B. oil hydrogenation
3467.

Lithopaneis

A. explosive
B. white lead
C. filter aid
D. ZnS (white pigment)
Answer» E.
3468.

The metallic aluminium is obtained from pure alumina in the presence of fused cryolite by

A. electrolysis
B. electrolytic reduction
C. electrolytic oxidation
D. none of these
Answer» C. electrolytic oxidation
3469.

Bakelite is chemically known as

A. polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
B. polybutadiene
C. phenol formaldehyde
D. polyurathane
Answer» D. polyurathane
3470.

__________ are added in lacquers to remove film brittleness and to improve adhereness.

A. Film forming materials
B. Plasticisers
C. Diluents
D. Solvents
Answer» C. Diluents
3471.

Washing of coal is done to

A. remove the inherent impurities.
B. remove the adhering impurities.
C. reduce the ash content.
D. both(b) and (c).
Answer» E.
3472.

Systemic insecticides

A. are absorbed throughout the plant.
B. kill insects following external bodily contact.
C. are stomach poisons.
D. emit poisonous vapour.
Answer» B. kill insects following external bodily contact.
3473.

Dry ice (solidified CO2) is used for the

A. storage & shipment of frozen foods and ice-creams.
B. liquefaction of permanent gases.
C. liquefaction of natural gas.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. liquefaction of permanent gases.
3474.

In nylon-66, the first and second numbers (i.e., 6) respectively designate the number of carbon atoms present in the

A. diamine and the ring.
B. dibasic acid and the ring.
C. diamine and the dibasic acid.
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
3475.

Higher vicosity index of a lubricating oil denotes

A. less changes in fluidity of oil with temperature.
B. substantially high change in fluidity of oil with temperature.
C. its unsuitability under varying temperature conditions .
D. none of these.
Answer» B. substantially high change in fluidity of oil with temperature.
3476.

Le-Blanc process is a primitive process for the manufacture of

A. caustic soda
B. soda ash
C. bromine from sea water
D. hydrochloric acid
Answer» C. bromine from sea water
3477.

How much temperature is maintained during quicklime manufacture in the calcination zone of the vertical shaft kiln?

A. 500 C
B. 750 C
C. 1000 C
D. 1500 C
Answer» D. 1500 C
3478.

Cement setting under water employs a/an __________ process.

A. hydration
B. decomposition
C. oxidation
D. reduction
Answer» B. decomposition
3479.

Carborundum consists mainly of

A. bauxite
B. silicon carbide
C. boron carbide
D. calcium carbide
Answer» C. boron carbide
3480.

Wax is a

A. mixture of glycerides.
B. mixture of esters of polyhydric alcohols excepting glycerine.
C. liquid at room temperature.
D. mixture of glycerides of fatty acids.
Answer» C. liquid at room temperature.
3481.

Catalyst used in the hydrogenation of oil is

A. nickel
B. platinum
C. iron
D. alumina
Answer» B. platinum
3482.

Viscose rayon is

A. cellulose nitrate.
B. regenerated cellulose nitrate.
C. regenerated cellulose acetate.
D. none of these.
Answer» E.
3483.

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.
Answer» B. phosphate rock with sulphuric acid.
3484.

Which of the following is the main constituent of the mother liquor produced in salt industry ?

A. Quick lime
B. Glauber's salt
C. Salt petre
D. Bromine
Answer» E.
3485.

Silicon carbide is a/an

A. adhesive
B. abrasive
C. type of glass
D. brittle material
Answer» C. type of glass
3486.

Oxygen is produced by fractionation of air using __________ process.

A. Linde's
B. Claude's
C. either (a) or (b)
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
3487.

Trinitrotoluene (TNT), an explosive, is made by the nitration of

A. nitrobenzene
B. toluene
C. nitrotoluene
D. benzene
Answer» C. nitrotoluene
3488.

Which of the following is used as a coagulant in treating turbid water ?

A. Chlorine
B. Ferric sulphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Activated carbon
Answer» C. Calcium sulphate
3489.

Electric bulbs are made of __________ glass.

A. jena
B. flint
C. crookes
D. pyrex
Answer» C. crookes
3490.

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
Answer» C. Benzyl acetate
3491.

An alkali metal salt of palmitic acid is known as

A. soap
B. metallic soap
C. detergent
D. alkaloid
Answer» C. detergent
3492.

Magnesium and calcium __________ cause temporary hardness of water.

A. carbonates
B. bicarbonates
C. phosphates
D. sulphates
Answer» C. phosphates
3493.

Blue vitriol is chemically

A. copper sulphate
B. ferrous sulphate
C. copper nitrate
D. aluminium sulphate
Answer» B. ferrous sulphate
3494.

Trinitro-toluene (TNT) is

A. used in glycerine manufacture.
B. an explosive.
C. used in dye manufacture.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. used in dye manufacture.
3495.

Acrylonitrile is mainly used in the __________ industry.

A. polymer
B. printing
C. dyeing
D. photographic
Answer» D. photographic
3496.

The enzyme which converts starch into the disacharides maltose is

A. diastase
B. maltase
C. yeast
D. none of these
Answer» B. maltase
3497.

Presence of H2S in raw water (to be chlorinated) results in the

A. reduced softening capacity of zeolite.
B. increased dosage of chlorine to provide a disinfecting residual in the water.
C. easy removal of its hardness.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. easy removal of its hardness.
3498.

Contact process of sulphuric acid manufacture

A. yields acid of higher concentration than chamber process.
B. yields acids of lower concentration than chamber process.
C. is obsolete.
D. eliminates absorber.
Answer» B. yields acids of lower concentration than chamber process.
3499.

Salt is the basic raw material for the manufacture of

A. cement
B. glass
C. potteries
D. caustic soda
Answer» E.
3500.

Hydrazine (N2H4) is used mainly as a/an

A. explosive
B. rocket fuel
C. detergents additive
D. none of these
Answer» C. detergents additive