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1051.

99.5% purity oxygen is used in

A. Cutting and welding by oxy-acetylene flame
B. Hospitals for medicinal purposes
C. Gas masks and artificial breathing apparatus
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1052.

In contact process, SO₃ is absorbed in 97% H₂SO₄ and not in water, because

A. SO₃ gas is sparingly soluble in water
B. Water forms an acid mist, which is difficult to absorb
C. The purity of acid is affected
D. Scale formation in the absorber is to be avoided
Answer» C. The purity of acid is affected
1053.

The catalyst used in the production of elemental sulphur from H₂S (by oxidation-reduction) is

A. Alumina
B. Silica gel
C. Platinum
D. Nickel
Answer» B. Silica gel
1054.

10% oleum comprises of 10% free

A. SO₂
B. H₂SO₃
C. SO₃
D. H₂SO₄
Answer» D. H₂SO₄
1055.

__________ is an ore of lead.

A. Quartz
B. Galena
C. Siderite
D. Chalcopyrite
Answer» C. Siderite
1056.

__________ is a polysacchride.

A. Maltose
B. Starch
C. Sucrose
D. Glucose
Answer» C. Sucrose
1057.

Metallic soap is __________ salt of fatty acids.

A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Both sodium & potassium
D. Aluminium or calcium
Answer» E.
1058.

Consider the production of ammonia from methene and air as raw materials. The catalyst used are:(i) __________ for steam reforming of methane and(ii) __________ for ammonia synthesis.

A. (i) - Ni/Al2O₃; (ii) - Cu - ZnO/Al2O₃
B. (i) - Fe/Al2O₃; (ii) - Cu - ZnO/Al2O₃
C. (i) - Ni/Al2O₃; (ii) - Fe/Al2O₃
D. (i) - Fe/Al2O₃; (ii) - Ni/Al2O₃
Answer» D. (i) - Fe/Al2O₃; (ii) - Ni/Al2O₃
1059.

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
1060.

Wood charcoal is used for decolouration of sugar, because it __________ the coloured materials.

A. Adsorbs
B. Oxidises
C. Reduces
D. Converts
Answer» B. Oxidises
1061.

Polythene is a/an __________ polymerisation product.

A. Addition
B. Condensation
C. Thermosetting
D. None of these
Answer» B. Condensation
1062.

Fire clay is __________ refractory material.

A. A basic
B. An acidic
C. A neutral
D. Not a
Answer» C. A neutral
1063.

More than 100 percent of __________ is present in oleum.

A. SO₃
B. H₂SO₄
C. H₂SO₃
D. SO₂
Answer» C. H₂SO₃
1064.

For the hydrogenation of oils (i) __________ is commonly used as catalyst and (ii) __________ is a catalyst poison.

A. (i) platinum (ii) sulphur
B. (i) palladium (ii) oxygen
C. (i) nickel (ii) sulphur
D. (i) nickel (ii) oxygen
Answer» D. (i) nickel (ii) oxygen
1065.

Pencillin is made employing __________ fermentation process.

A. Continuous
B. Aerobic batch
C. Anaerobic batch
D. None of these
Answer» C. Anaerobic batch
1066.

Co-efficient of thermal expansion of glass is decreased by the addition of __________ during its manufacture.

A. CaO
B. MnO₂
C. ZnO
D. FeS
Answer» D. FeS
1067.

Free alkali in a toilet soap is __________ that in a laundary shop.

A. Less than
B. More than
C. Same
D. None of these
Answer» B. More than
1068.

Calcination of limestone is not done in a __________ kiln for producing lime.

A. Vertical shaft
B. Rotary
C. Fluidised bed
D. Fixed bed
Answer» E.
1069.

Commercial production of Vanaspati is done by __________ of edible vegetable oils.

A. Hydrogenation
B. Oxidation
C. Hydrolysis
D. Hydrocracking
Answer» B. Oxidation
1070.

__________ is a thermosetting plastic.

A. Polyvinyl chloride
B. Polythene
C. Bakelite
D. Teflon
Answer» D. Teflon
1071.

Titanium dioxide is a/an __________ colour pigment.

A. White
B. Black
C. Yellow
D. Blue
Answer» B. Black
1072.

Poly Vinyl Chloride (P.V.C.) is a __________ material.

A. Thermosetting
B. Thermoplastic
C. Fibrous
D. Chemically active
Answer» C. Fibrous
1073.

Refractory bricks having high thermal conductivity is desirable, when it is to be used in the

A. L.D. converter
B. Blast furnace
C. Rotary kiln
D. Recuperator
Answer» E.
1074.

At a given temperature, the equilibrium yield of SO₃ obtained from the oxidation of SO₂ is proportional to (where, P = pressure of the system )

A. P
B. √P
C.
D. 1/P
Answer» C. P²
1075.

Dense soda ash used in the manufacture of glass, is chemically represented by

A. Na₂CO₃
B. Na₂CO₃.10H₂O
C. Na₂CO₃.H₂O
D. Na₂HCO₃
Answer» D. Na₂HCO₃
1076.

The gasification reaction represented by, C + H₂O = CO + H₂, is a/an __________ reaction.

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Catalytic
D. Autocatalytic
Answer» C. Catalytic
1077.

Commercial production of soda ash by Solvay process requires limestone, __________ as raw materials.

A. Coke and sand
B. Brine and coal
C. Coke and caustic soda
D. None of these
Answer» C. Coke and caustic soda
1078.

Cumene (isopropyl benzene) is made by

A. Oxidation of napthalene
B. Propylene alkylation of benzene
C. Polymerisation of a mixture of benzene & propylene
D. None of these
Answer» C. Polymerisation of a mixture of benzene & propylene
1079.

Fish contains about __________ percent oil.

A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 35
Answer» D. 35
1080.

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
1081.

Paper grade bamboo contains about __________ percent cellulose.

A. 5
B. 20
C. 40
D. 60
Answer» B. 20
1082.

Solvay process as compared to dual process (i.e. modified Solvay process)

A. Can use low grade brine
B. Has less corrosion problems
C. Involves higher investment in NH₃ recovery units than that for crystallisation units for NH₄Cl
D. Both B and C
Answer» E.
1083.

The most economical pulp for the production of newsprint would be the __________ pulp.

A. Groundwood
B. Sulphate
C. Sulphite
D. Semichemical
Answer» B. Sulphate
1084.

Type of glass used in optical work is the __________ glass.

A. Soda-lime
B. Fibre
C. Lead
D. Borosilicate
Answer» D. Borosilicate
1085.

The main use of activated carbon in water treatment is to control

A. Bacterial growth
B. Taste and odour
C. Turbidity
D. None of these
Answer» C. Turbidity
1086.

Calgon used in water treatment is chemically

A. Sodium phosphate
B. Sodium hexametaphosphate
C. Calcium phosphate
D. Tricresyl phosphate
Answer» C. Calcium phosphate
1087.

The purpose of adding Na₂CO₃ to water of low alkalinity is to

A. Permit the use of alum as a coagulant
B. Increase the softening capacity of zeolite
C. Facilitate easy regeneration of zeolite
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Increase the softening capacity of zeolite
1088.

Which glass is usually used in optical work?

A. Lead glass
B. High silica (borosilicate) glass
C. Photo-sensitive glass
D. Fibre glass
Answer» D. Fibre glass
1089.

Solvent used for extraction of oil is

A. Hexane
B. Methyl ethyl ketone
C. Furfurol
D. None of these
Answer» B. Methyl ethyl ketone
1090.

Phenol formaldehyde resin is used as an adhesive in making

A. Laminates
B. Card boxes
C. Furniture
D. Books
Answer» B. Card boxes
1091.

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
1092.

RDX (an explosive), which is more sensitive but less toxic than TNT, is chemically

A. Cyclo trimethylene trinitramine
B. Trinitro resorcinol
C. Cyclo tetramethylene tetranitramine
D. Trinitro benzene
Answer» B. Trinitro resorcinol
1093.

Bleaching action of bleaching powder is due to its __________ properties.

A. Reducing
B. Oxidising
C. Disinfecting
D. None of these
Answer» C. Disinfecting
1094.

Which of the following coals has the highest calorific value?

A. Lignite
B. Sub-bituminous
C. Anthracite
D. Peat
Answer» D. Peat
1095.

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
Answer» C. Temperature is more in the former whereas pressure is more
1096.

Mercury electrolytic cell produces 50-70% NaOH solution. Its operating temperature is __________ °C.

A. 25
B. 60-70
C. 150-200
D. 250-300
Answer» C. 150-200
1097.

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

A. 2000
B. 700
C. 1100
D. < 500
Answer» D. < 500
1098.

__________ is obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of sodium hydroxide using brine.

A. Chlorine
B. Ammonium chloride
C. Sodium carbonate
D. Sodium bi-carbonate
Answer» B. Ammonium chloride
1099.

Hydrophilic group of a soap or detergent solution is

A. Water hating
B. Soil loving
C. Water loving
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1100.

Naphthalene is removed from coke oven gas by

A. Adsorbing on palladium
B. Absorbing in ethanolamine
C. Scrubbing with wash oil
D. Passing it through electrostatic precipitator
Answer» D. Passing it through electrostatic precipitator