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1101.

Which of the following, when pyrolysed, produces perchloro-ethylene?

A. Ethylene dichloride
B. Chlorobenzene
C. Carbon tetrachloride
D. Chlorinated paraffin
Answer» D. Chlorinated paraffin
1102.

Fusion of limestone and __________ produces high alumina cement.

A. Sand
B. Bauxite
C. Quicklime
D. Calcite
Answer» C. Quicklime
1103.

Fusion of bauxite and __________ produces high alumina cement.

A. Alum
B. Limestone
C. Coke
D. Quartz
Answer» C. Coke
1104.

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
1105.

Sulphur removal by heating of pyrite ore in presence of air is called its

A. Reduction
B. Roasting
C. Calcination
D. Smelting
Answer» C. Calcination
1106.

Liquor poisoning generally occurs due to the presence of __________ in it.

A. Ethyl alcohol
B. Impurities
C. Methyl alcohol
D. Carbonic acid
Answer» D. Carbonic acid
1107.

Function of sodium thiosulphate (hypo) in development of photographic film/plate is to

A. Brighten the faint images
B. Remove metallic silver
C. Convert silver chloride to silver
D. Remove unexposed silver halide
Answer» E.
1108.

The catalyst used in shift converter is

A. Nickel
B. Vanadium
C. Silica gel
D. Alumina
Answer» B. Vanadium
1109.

Wet chlorine gas produced during electrolysis of brine is dehydrated by

A. Spraying 66° Be H₂SO₄ counter current to the flow of the gas
B. Passing it through a bed of diatomaceous earth
C. Passing it through a bed of silica gel
D. None of these
Answer» B. Passing it through a bed of diatomaceous earth
1110.

Alkylbenzene sulfonate (ABS) is a

A. Detergent
B. Rubber
C. Pesticide
D. Polyester
Answer» B. Rubber
1111.

Fluorescent dyes are added in detergents to

A. Act as fabric brightener (by converting ultraviolet light to visible light) thereby improving the whiteness appearance of white fabrics
B. Attain distinctiveness from other brands
C. Act as tarnish inhibitor for metals like German silver
D. None of these
Answer» B. Attain distinctiveness from other brands
1112.

__________ is produced by the dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene.

A. Styrene
B. Ethyl alcohol
C. Cumene
D. Phenol
Answer» B. Ethyl alcohol
1113.

Zeigler process

A. Produces high density polyethylene
B. Produces low density polyethylene
C. Uses no catalyst
D. Employs very high pressure
Answer» B. Produces low density polyethylene
1114.

Highly porous refractory bricks are

A. Less susceptible to chemical attack by molten fluxes and gases etc
B. Very strong
C. Having very high thermal conductivity
D. None of these
Answer» E.
1115.

Acetone is produced by catalytic dehydrogenation of

A. Phenol
B. Naphthalene
C. Isopropanol
D. Ethyl benzene
Answer» D. Ethyl benzene
1116.

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
1117.

Which is a high grade pulp?

A. Rag pulp
B. Mechanical pulp
C. Sulphate pulp
D. Sulphite pulp
Answer» D. Sulphite pulp
1118.

Molecular weight of plastics ranges from

A. 5000 to 10000
B. 20000 to 250000
C. 500 to 5000
D. 106 to l09
Answer» C. 500 to 5000
1119.

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
1120.

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.
1121.

The biochemical treatment applied to sewage effluents is a process of

A. Dehydration
B. Reduction
C. Oxidation
D. Polymerisation
Answer» D. Polymerisation
1122.

Vulcanisation of rubber

A. Decreases its tensile strength
B. Increases its ozone & oxygen reactivity
C. Increases its oil & solvent resistance
D. Converts its plasticity into elasticity
Answer» E.
1123.

Viscose rayon is chemically

A. Cellulose nitrate
B. Regenerated cellulose nitrate
C. Cellulose acetate
D. Regenerated cellulose acetate
Answer» E.
1124.

Which of the following is not responsible for causing permanent hardness of water?

A. Ca(HCO₃)₂
B. CaCl₂
C. MgCl₂
D. None of these
Answer» B. CaCl₂
1125.

Which of the following processes can remove both temporary as well as permanent hardness of water?

A. Filtration
B. Boiling
C. Distillation
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1126.

Catalytic oxidation of toluene produces

A. Styrene
B. Phenol
C. Benzene
D. Tri-nitro-toluene
Answer» C. Benzene
1127.

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
1128.

Gelatine which is a nitrogenous organic protein is obtained by the hydrolysis of

A. Callagen
B. Tannin
C. Molasses
D. Carbohydrate
Answer» B. Tannin
1129.

Viscose rayon

A. Cannot be made from sulphite pulp
B. Utilises H₂SO₄, NaOH and CS₂ during its manufacture
C. Cannot yield textile grade fibre
D. None of these
Answer» C. Cannot yield textile grade fibre
1130.

Refractory bricks burnt at very high temperature have got

A. Greater resistance to corrosion by slags
B. Less resistance to corrosion by slags
C. High spalling tendency
D. None of these
Answer» B. Less resistance to corrosion by slags
1131.

Chrome tanning and vegetable tanning are done for

A. Light & heavy leather respectively
B. Heavy & light leather respectively
C. Both light & heavy leather
D. Neither light nor heavy leather
Answer» B. Heavy & light leather respectively
1132.

Use of water having dissolved oxygen in boilers promotes

A. Corrosion
B. Sequestration
C. Scale formation
D. None of these
Answer» B. Sequestration
1133.

In the production of soda ash by Solvay process, the by-product is

A. CaCl₂
B. NH₄Cl
C. NH₃
D. NaOH
Answer» B. NH₄Cl
1134.

Varnish does not contain

A. Thinner
B. Pigment
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A & B
1135.

Vanillin is a type of

A. Anti-pyretic drug
B. Food preservative
C. Flavour
D. Dye
Answer» D. Dye
1136.

Pure rectified spirit contains about __________ percent alcohol.

A. 45
B. 70
C. 95
D. 99.5
Answer» D. 99.5
1137.

Manufacture of phthalic anhydride uses __________ as a catalyst.

A. Ni
B. Cr
C. V₂O₅
D. Al₂O₃
Answer» D. Al₂O₃
1138.

Lurgi coal gasifier is a pressurised __________ bed reactor.

A. Moving
B. Fixed
C. Fluidised
D. Entrained
Answer» B. Fixed
1139.

Roasting of metallurgical ores is done mainly to

A. Dehydrate it
B. Sinter the ore
C. Remove CO₂ & H₂O
D. Remove arsenic & sulphur
Answer» E.
1140.

Bromides contained in hot mother liquor is treated with __________ during manufacture of bromine from sea water.

A. SO₃
B. Cl₂
C. NH₃
D. SO₂
Answer» C. NH₃
1141.

Sulphur addition in soap is done to

A. Improve the soap texture
B. Cure pimples & dandruff
C. Fasten lather formation
D. Increase its cleansing action
Answer» C. Fasten lather formation
1142.

Potassium is kept & transported under

A. Water
B. Liquid ammonia
C. Kerosene oil
D. Alcohol
Answer» D. Alcohol
1143.

Which of the following fuel gases contains maximum amount of carbon monoxide?

A. Coke oven gas
B. Water gas
C. Blast furnace gas
D. L.D. converter gas
Answer» E.
1144.

Oils are partially hydrogenated (not fully) to manufacture vanaspati, because fully saturated solidified oils

A. Cause cholesterol build up and blood clotting
B. Are prone to rancid oxidation
C. Always contain some amount of nickel (as their complete removal is very difficult)
D. Have affinity to retain harmful sulphur compounds
Answer» B. Are prone to rancid oxidation
1145.

__________ of quicklime produces slaked lime.

A. Hydration
B. Dehydration
C. Hydrogenation
D. None of these
Answer» B. Dehydration
1146.

Mercury electrolytic cells are preferred over diaphragm electrolytic cell (for production of caustic soda), as it

A. Has larger production capacity per unit cell
B. Consumes less power per ton of Cl₂ produced
C. Produces high purity (70%) caustic soda directly
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1147.

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
1148.

Metallic soap (e.g. aluminium or calcium salts of fatty acids) can be used

A. As a lubricant
B. As a rust preventive
C. In hard water for cleaning of cloth
D. As a foam depressant in distillation column
Answer» B. As a rust preventive
1149.

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
1150.

The enzyme which converts starch into the disacharides maltose is

A. Diastase
B. Maltase
C. Yeast
D. None of these
Answer» B. Maltase