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1251.

A 'unit process' is exemplified by the

A. Distillation
B. Hydrogenation of oils
C. Absorption
D. Humidification
Answer» C. Absorption
1252.

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
1253.

Double Contact Double Absorption (DCDA) process is the most recent process for the manufacture of

A. Nitric acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Ammonium sulphate
D. Hydrochloric acid
Answer» C. Ammonium sulphate
1254.

'Synthesis gas' meant for the synthesis of organic compound is a variable mixture of

A. N₂ & H₂
B. CO₂ & H₂
C. CO & H₂
D. C & H₂
Answer» D. C & H₂
1255.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is

A. A thermosetting material
B. A condensation polymerisation product
C. Made by employing emulsion polymerisation
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1256.

Phenol is mainly used

A. To produce benzene
B. To produce phenol formaldehyde
C. To produce polyester resin
D. As a plasticiser for unsaturated polyster
Answer» C. To produce polyester resin
1257.

Pick out the false statement pertaining to water treatment.

A. Aeration of water is effective in CO₂ 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
1258.

Pick out the true statement pertaining to water treatment.

A. Slow sand filters can remove colour completely
B. Activated carbon can be used for taste & odour control without subsequent filtration
C. Application of activated carbon reduces the temporary hardness of water
D. Normally, the turbidity is removed by adding a coagulent prior to sedimentation
Answer» E.
1259.

Argon is the third largest constituent of air (followed by N₂ & O₂). Its percentage by volume in air is

A. 0.14
B. 0.34
C. 0.94
D. 1.4
Answer» D. 1.4
1260.

Cement setting under water employs a/an __________ process.

A. Hydration
B. Decomposition
C. Oxidation
D. Reduction
Answer» B. Decomposition
1261.

Plaster of Paris is

A. CaSO₄.½H₂O
B. Used for setting of broken bones
C. Both A and B
D. Same as gypsum
Answer» D. Same as gypsum
1262.

Phthalic anhydride is used

A. In making PVC
B. As plasticisers
C. In insecticides manufacture
D. For making nylon-6
Answer» C. In insecticides manufacture
1263.

Pasteurisation of milk means

A. Removal of fatty and albuminous substance from it
B. Killing of organisms present in it by heating it at controlled temperature without changing its natural characteristics
C. Inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms without killing them
D. None of these
Answer» C. Inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms without killing them
1264.

Parathion and Malathion are

A. Pesticides
B. Plasticisers for unsaturated polysters
C. Pain-relieving drugs (analgesic)
D. Tranquilisers
Answer» B. Plasticisers for unsaturated polysters
1265.

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
1266.

Oxygen is separated by distillation from air after its liquefaction. The boiling point of oxygen is about __________ °C.

A. -83
B. -183
C. -196
D. -218
Answer» C. -196
1267.

Sea water contains about __________ ppm of bromine.

A. 5
B. 70
C. 500
D. 1700
Answer» C. 500
1268.

Hydrogen gas is not produced commercially (for nitrogeneous fertiliser manufacture) by

A. Iron-steam reaction
B. Electrolysis of water
C. Steam reforming of naphtha
D. Its cryogenic separation from coke oven gas
Answer» B. Electrolysis of water
1269.

Phosphoric acid is prepared from

A. Cryolite
B. Chalcopyrite
C. Rock phosphate
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1270.

The most reactive allotropic form of phosphorus is __________ phosphorus.

A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Violet
D. Black
Answer» C. Violet
1271.

Absorption of SO₃ in 97% H₂SO₄ is

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Not possible
D. None of these
Answer» B. Endothermic
1272.

Ordinary glass is not a/an

A. Amorphous isotropic material
B. Supercooled liquid
C. Material with sharp definite melting point
D. Electrical insulator
Answer» D. Electrical insulator
1273.

Yeast is used in the manufacture of

A. Pencillin
B. Antibiotics
C. Wine
D. Pasteurised milk
Answer» D. Pasteurised milk
1274.

Fourdrinier machine is used in the manufacture of

A. Nylon-6
B. Paper
C. Antibiotics
D. Sugar
Answer» C. Antibiotics
1275.

Mannheim furnace is used in the manufacture of

A. Hydrochloric acid
B. H₂SO₄ by Chamber process
C. Calcium carbide
D. Corundum
Answer» B. H₂SO₄ by Chamber process
1276.

Chloral is used in the manufacture of

A. DDT
B. BHC
C. Parathion
D. None of these
Answer» B. BHC
1277.

Zeolite is used in the

A. Water treatment
B. Glass manufacture
C. Hydrogenation of fatty oil as a catalyst
D. Development of exposed photographic plate
Answer» B. Glass manufacture
1278.

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
1279.

Common salt is generally not produced commonly by __________ method from brine.

A. Freeze drying
B. Electrolytic
C. Solar evaporation
D. Vacuum evaporation
Answer» B. Electrolytic
1280.

Hydrazine (N₂H₄) is used mainly as a/an

A. Explosive
B. Rocket fuel
C. Detergents additive
D. None of these
Answer» C. Detergents additive
1281.

__________ are used as corrosion inhibitor for iron & steel in aqueous solutions.

A. Phosphates
B. Chromates
C. Sulphates
D. Bi-carbonates
Answer» C. Sulphates
1282.

A mixture of chlorine & sodium bromide acts as a/an

A. Insecticides
B. Analgesic drug
C. Fire retardant
D. Hydrogenation catalyst
Answer» D. Hydrogenation catalyst
1283.

Sucrose is a

A. Monosaccharide
B. Disaccharide
C. Polysaccharide
D. None of these
Answer» C. Polysaccharide
1284.

In an integrated steel plant, NH3 present in coke oven gas is normally recovered as

A. (NH4)2SO4
B. NH4Cl
C. (NH4)2 NO3
D. Liquid NH3
Answer» B. NH4Cl
1285.

Nylon-6 as compared to Nylon-66 is having higher

A. Hardness
B. Abrasion/resistance
C. Melting point
D. None of these
Answer» E.
1286.

Concentration of NaOH solution produced by diaphragm electrolytic cell is about __________ percent.

A. 10
B. 25
C. 50
D. 98
Answer» B. 25
1287.

Chemical formula of BHC, which is an insecticide is

A. C6H6Cl6
B. C6Cl6
C. C6H5Cl
D. C6H4Cl2
Answer» C. C6H5Cl
1288.

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
1289.

An oil is converted into fat by its

A. Hydrogenation
B. Hydrolysis
C. Hydrocracking
D. Hydration
Answer» B. Hydrolysis
1290.

CO & H2 are the constituents of

A. Producer gas
B. Water gas
C. Coke oven gas
D. All (A), (B) and (C)
Answer» E.
1291.

__________ of quicklime produces slaked lime

A. Hydration
B. Dehydration
C. Hydrogenation
D. None of these
Answer» B. Dehydration
1292.

20% oleum means that in 100 kg oleum, there are 20 kg of

A. SO3 and 80kg of H2SO4
B. H2SO4 and 80kg of SO3
C. SO3 for each 100 kg of H2SO4
D. None of these
Answer» B. H2SO4 and 80kg of SO3
1293.

Dechlorination of treated water is necessary to

A. Remove residual turbidity
B. Reduce the bacterial load on filter
C. Control taste and odour
D. Remove chlorinous taste
Answer» E.
1294.

Nicotine is

A. A volatile alkaloid
B. Obtained by treating by-products of the tobacco processing industry
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Neither (A) nor (B)
Answer» D. Neither (A) nor (B)
1295.

Penicillin is made employing __________ fermentation process.

A. Continuous
B. Aerobic batch
C. Anaerobic batch
D. None of these
Answer» C. Anaerobic batch
1296.

Presence of carbonaceous matter in the sewage

A. Causes reduction in its dissolved oxygen content thereby endangering the life of aquatic creatures
B. Reduces sulphate ions to sulphides causing obnoxious smell
C. Increases the quantity of chlorine used for its purification
D. All (A), (B) and (C)
Answer» E.
1297.

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
1298.

Lithophane is

A. Explosive
B. White lead
C. Filter aid
D. ZnS (white pigment)
Answer» E.
1299.

In the Solvay process, the product from the calciner is

A. Light soda ash
B. Dense soda ash
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Dehydrated soda ash
Answer» B. Dense soda ash
1300.

Phenol formaldehyde

A. Employs addition polymerisation
B. Employs condensation polymerisation
C. Is a monomer
D. Is an abrasive material
Answer» C. Is a monomer