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351.

__Pick out the false statement pertaining to water treatment.__

A. Aeration of water is effective in CO‚ÇÇ removal
B. The zeolite water softening process reduces the hardness of water by not more than 50%
C. Sodium sulphate or sodium carbonate do not cause hardness in water
D. Water with pH value less than 7, is acidic
Answer» C. Sodium sulphate or sodium carbonate do not cause hardness in water
352.

__Purity of oxygen used for blowing in steel making L.D. converter is 99.5%. The boiling point of oxygen is about __________ °C.__

A. -53
B. -103
C. -183
D. -196
Answer» D. -196
353.

_In Kraft process of paper manufacture, white cooking liquor consists of caustic soda$?

A. Sodium sulphide & sodium carbonate
B. Sodium sulphite & sodium carbonate
C. Sodium sulphite & sodium sulphide
D. None of these
Answer» B. Sodium sulphite & sodium carbonate
354.

_Insulin is an __________ drug.$?

A. Anti-malarial
B. Anti-TB
C. Antibiotic
D. None of these
Answer» E.
355.

_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
Answer» E.
356.

_White phosphorous is stored under water, because$?

A. It does not react with water
B. It is poisonous
C. Its kindling temperature in dry air is very low
D. It is unstable
Answer» D. It is unstable
357.

_The amount of benzene present in pure benzol is about __________ percent.$?

A. 30
B. 50
C. 70
D. 90
Answer» D. 90
358.

_Kaoline is a/an$?

A. Refractory material
B. Synthetic resin
C. Artificial abrasive
D. Blue pigment
Answer» B. Synthetic resin
359.

_Portland cement consists mainly of$?

A. CaO & SiO‚ÇÇ
B. SiO‚ÇÇ & Al2O‚ÇÉ
C. CaO & Al2O‚ÇÉ
D. CaO & FE‚ÇÇO‚ÇÉ
Answer» B. SiO‚Äö√á√á & Al2O‚Äö√á√â
360.

_Bleaching of paper pulp is done with$?

A. Activated clay
B. Bromine
C. Chlorine or chlorine dioxide
D. Magnesium sulphite
Answer» D. Magnesium sulphite
361.

_H‚ÇÇS is scrubbed from refinery gases by absorption using$?

A. Dilute H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
B. Ethanol amine
C. Chilled water
D. Tri-butyl phosphate
Answer» C. Chilled water
362.

_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
Answer» D. Formic acid
363.

_Which of the following has sodium bicarbonate as its main constituent ?$?

A. Baking soda
B. Baking powder
C. Washing soda
D. None of these
Answer» C. Washing soda
364.

_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¬¨‚àûC
365.

_Nitric acid is not used in the manufacture of$?

A. Detergents
B. Fertilisers
C. Aqua regia
D. Explosives
Answer» B. Fertilisers
366.

_Main use of liquid nitrogen is in$?

A. Rocket propulsion
B. Making gun powder
C. Detergent manufacture
D. Refrigerative cooling
Answer» E.
367.

_Saponification value/number of an oil or fat is a measure of its$?

A. Fatty acid content
B. Degree of unsaturation of the fatty acids present in it
C. Average molecular weight
D. Insoluble fatty acid content
Answer» D. Insoluble fatty acid content
368.

_Unsaturated oils compared to saturated oils have$?

A. Lower melting point & higher reactivity to oxygen
B. Higher melting point & higher reactivity to oxygen
C. Lower melting point & lower reactivity to oxygen
D. Higher melting point & lower reactivity to oxygen
Answer» B. Higher melting point & higher reactivity to oxygen
369.

_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
370.

_'Hollander beater' machine used in the paper manufacturing plant does not accomplish the task of$?

A. Final rolling out of paper
B. Cutting of fibres
C. Hydration of fibres
D. Fibrillation of fibre
Answer» B. Cutting of fibres
371.

_Function of thinner in a paint is to$?

A. Accelerate the oxidation of oil
B. Prevent gelling of the paint
C. Suspend pigments & dissolve film forming materials
D. Form a protective film
Answer» D. Form a protective film
372.

_Fusel oil is a/an$?

A. Essential oil
B. Extract from medicinal herbs
C. Mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols (a by-product obtained during production of alcohol from molasses)
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
373.

_Which is the most efficient absorbant for SO‚ÇÉ out of the following?$?

A. 20% oleum
B. 65% oleum
C. 78%H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
D. 98%H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
Answer» E.
374.

_Fat splitting catalyst is$?

A. CaCO‚ÇÉ
B. ZnO
C. Al2O‚ÇÉ
D. Fe
Answer» C. Al2O‚Äö√á√â
375.

_Which of the following is not required in the manufacture of soda ash by Solvay process?$?

A. Ammonia
B. Limestone
C. Nitric acid
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
376.

_Haemoglobin is a/an$?

A. Amino acid
B. Biological catalyst
C. Protein
D. Enezyme
Answer» D. Enezyme
377.

_Graphite is a/an$?

A. Electrical insulator
B. Allotrope of carbon
C. Moderator used in nuclear reactor
D. Both B and C
Answer» E.
378.

_During the absorption of HCl gas in water (to produce liquid HCl), the gas is kept above dew point to$?

A. Increase the rate of absorption
B. Avoid corrosion
C. Reduce the cooling water circulation rate
D. None of these
Answer» C. Reduce the cooling water circulation rate
379.

_Raw materials required for the manufacture of __________ is acetylene and hydrochloric acid.$?

A. Phthalic anhydride
B. Vinyl chloride
C. Maleic anhydride
D. Dacron
Answer» C. Maleic anhydride
380.

_Industrial production of chloroform requires acetone and$?

A. Phosgene
B. Calcium hypochlorite
C. Chlorine
D. Ammonium chloride
Answer» C. Chlorine
381.

_Hydrolysis of sugar is called$?

A. Hydration
B. Inversion
C. Esterification
D. None of these
Answer» C. Esterification
382.

_Chemical formula of BHC, which is an insecticide is$?

A. C‚ÇÜH‚ÇÜCl‚ÇÜ
B. C‚ÇÜCl‚ÇÜ
C. C‚ÇÜH‚ÇÖCl
D. C‚ÇÜH‚ÇÑCl‚ÇÇ
Answer» C. C‚Äö√á√úH‚Äö√á√ñCl
383.

_Plasticisers are added to paints to$?

A. Make it corrosion resistant
B. Make glossy surface
C. Give elasticity & prevent cracking of the film
D. Increase atmospheric oxidation
Answer» D. Increase atmospheric oxidation
384.

_High purity nitrogen is used in$?

A. Making protective gas (95% N‚ÇÇ + 5% H‚ÇÇ) for annealing of cold rolled steel strip coils
B. Fire fighting purposes
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
385.

_Phenol formaldehyde is produced by condensation polymerisation. It is also known as$?

A. Teflon
B. Bakelite
C. Polyester
D. Nylon-66
Answer» C. Polyester
386.

_A bio-catalyst produced by living cells which acts independent of the cell is called a/an$?

A. Substrate
B. Enzyme
C. Nutrient
D. None of these
Answer» C. Nutrient
387.

_Epoxy resin$?

A. Is a good adhesive
B. Is an elastomer
C. Cannot be used for surface coatings
D. Is a polyester
Answer» B. Is an elastomer
388.

_Blue colour is imparted to glass by the addition of$?

A. FeSO‚ÇÑ
B. PbO
C. CaO
D. NaOH
Answer» D. NaOH
389.

_Resistance to fusion of the refractory under a steady rising temperature condition is called$?

A. Spalling
B. Refractoriness
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A & B
390.

_Salt cake is chemically represented by$?

A. Na‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
B. CaSO‚ÇÑ.1/2 H‚ÇÇO
C. MgSO‚ÇÑ
D. BaSO‚ÇÑ
Answer» B. CaSO‚Äö√á√ë.1/2 H‚Äö√á√áO
391.

_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
392.

_Use of hydrated lime in water treatment$?

A. Before filtration, reduces the bacterial load on filters
B. After filtration, combats the corrosive-ness of water due to the presence of O‚ÇÇ & CO‚ÇÇ
C. Is to adjust the pH value
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
393.

_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
394.

_Sulphuric acid saturated with SO‚ÇÉ is called$?

A. Concentrated H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
B. Sulphurous acid
C. Oleum
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
395.

_Catalytic oxidation of naphthalene produces$?

A. Styrene
B. Phenol
C. Phthalic anhydride
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
396.

_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
Answer» B. Soda lime
397.

_Rosin soap is added during paper manufacture to$?

A. Impart adhesive properties
B. Improve opacity
C. Impart resistance to penetration by liquids
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
398.

_P.T.F.E. (Poly tetra fluoro ethylene) is commercially known as$?

A. Bakelite
B. Neoprene
C. Teflon
D. Nylon-66
Answer» D. Nylon-66
399.

_Which of the following is not an antibiotic?$?

A. Penicillin
B. Streptomycin
C. Tetracyclin
D. Quinine
Answer» E.
400.

_Chlorine gas is produced by the electrolysis of brine (NaCl solution with solid NaCl make up) in mercury electrolytic cell. Which of the following is the anodic reaction?$?

A. Oxidation of Na+ ions
B. Oxidation of Cl- ions
C. Reduction of Na+ ions
D. Reduction of Cl- ions
Answer» C. Reduction of Na+ ions