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1.

Talc has equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) of practically:

A. One
B. Zero
C. Variable
D. High
Answer» C. Variable
2.

The biggest disadvantage of Sigma Blade mixer is:

A. Size reduction
B. Size separation
C. Fixed speed
D. Dead spots
Answer» D. Dead spots
3.

Ribbon blender is used to mix:

A. Solid Mixing
B. Liquid mixing-Liquid Mixing
C. Solid-Solid Mixing
D. Both (b) or (c)
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following factor does NOT affect the size reduction?

A. Hardness
B. Stickiness
C. Viscosity
D. Abrasiveness
Answer» D. Abrasiveness
5.

Which one of the following rate is observed in mixing of solids?

A. First order law
B. zero order law
C. Second order law
D. none
Answer» B. zero order law
6.

The main principle of Sieve shaker is:

A. Attrition
B. Centrifugation
C. Agitation
D. Compression
Answer» D. Compression
7.

Which of the following is not a part of mixing vessel?

A. Impeller
B. Baffle
C. Calendria
D. Propellers
Answer» D. Propellers
8.

Heat transfer takes place according to

A. First law of thermodynamics
B. Second law of thermodynamics
C. Third law of thermodynamics
D. Zeroth law of thermodynamics
Answer» C. Third law of thermodynamics
9.

Water Attack test is performed on glass in order to find the limits of one of the following?

A. Acid liberated
B. Alkali liberated
C. Conductivity
D. Metal ions
Answer» C. Conductivity
10.

Number of sieve is defined as?

A. This is the number of meshes in a length of 25.4 mm in each direction, parallel to the wires
B. This is the number of meshes in a length of 24.5 mm in each direction, parallel to the wires
C. This is the number of meshes in a length of 26.5 mm in each direction, parallel to the wires
D. This is the number of meshes in a length of 28.4 mm in each direction, parallel to the wires
Answer» B. This is the number of meshes in a length of 24.5 mm in each direction, parallel to the wires
11.

Solar water heaters, solar cookers, microwave ovens, microwave cookers, sonicator baths etc., areexamples of which type transfer of heat mechanism?

A. Conduction
B. Radiation
C. Convection
D. None of these
Answer» C. Convection
12.

Rectification is another name of:

A. Fractional distillation
B. Molecular distillation
C. Simple distillation
D. Destructive distillation
Answer» B. Molecular distillation
13.

In Vacuum Distillation, Substance boils at a/an:

A. Exact temperature
B. temperature slightly above its boiling point
C. temperature below its boiling point
D. High Pressure
Answer» D. High Pressure
14.

The following Equipment is best for evaporating concentrated aqueous and thermostable liquors:

A. Horizontal Tube evaporator
B. Triple effect evaporator
C. Climbing Film Evaporator
D. Evaporating Pan
Answer» E.
15.

Filtration is a unit operation that is commonly used for collecting:

A. Filtrate
B. Particulate matter
C. Precipitate
D. Slurry
Answer» B. Particulate matter
16.

Which is NOT a Mode of Size Reduction?

A. Cutting
B. Compression
C. Vaporization
D. Attrition
Answer» D. Attrition
17.

Rate of evaporation is______:

A. directly proportional to temperature of liquid
B. inversely proportional to temperature of liquid
C. independent of temperature of liquid
D. directly proportional to humidity of surrounding air
Answer» B. inversely proportional to temperature of liquid
18.

Which type of mixture is easily formed?

A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Neutral
D. Ampholytic
Answer» B. Negative
19.

Degree of mixing is also known as:

A. Degree of Homogeneity
B. Extent of mixing
C. Ordered Mixing
D. Random Mixing
Answer» B. Extent of mixing
20.

Mechanism of mixing in silverson mixer is:

A. Connective
B. laminar
C. Random
D. Turbulent
Answer» E.
21.

In comparison to Ribbon blender, Planetary Mixer has advantage of:

A. High Shear
B. Fixed speed drive
C. Less headspace requirement
D. No Dead space
Answer» E.
22.

Entrainment separator is part of which evaporator?

A. Climbing Film Evaporator
B. Triple effect evaporator
C. Horizontal Tube Evaporator
D. Evaporating Pan
Answer» B. Triple effect evaporator
23.

In Cyclone separator, the separation depends on:

A. Size & Shape
B. Shape and Surface area
C. Size & Density
D. Surface texture & Size
Answer» D. Surface texture & Size
24.

In silverson emulsifier, what is the only disadvantage?

A. Poor Mixing
B. Clogging of pores of the mesh
C. Separation
D. Size reduction
Answer» C. Separation
25.

Which process is also known as Short-Path Distillation?

A. Simple Distillation
B. Fractional Distillation
C. Steam Distillation
D. Molecular Distillation
Answer» E.
26.

The bell crank lever arrangement is major part of which of the following………:

A. Cyclone separator
B. Edge runner Mill
C. End runner Mill
D. Bag filter
Answer» E.
27.

A powder, all the particles of which pass through sieve no. 44 is called?

A. Coarse powder
B. Moderately fine powder
C. Fine powder
D. Very fine powder
Answer» C. Fine powder
28.

Herringbone screen recommends use of which type of material for separation?

A. Slurries
B. Fibrous materials
C. Amorphous & crystalline materials
D. Only slurries with coarse particles
Answer» D. Only slurries with coarse particles
29.

Hormones, antibiotics & enzymes are:

A. Heat-sensitive
B. Cold-sensitive
C. Volatile
D. None of these
Answer» B. Cold-sensitive
30.

E = KR (Sn - Si) belongs to which law/Theory?

A. Bond’s theory
B. Lacey Theory
C. Kick’s Theory
D. Rittinger’s Theory
Answer» E.
31.

Absolute alcohol can be prepared by which method?

A. Molecular Distillation
B. Azeotropic Distillation
C. Fractional Distillation
D. Steam Distillation
Answer» C. Fractional Distillation
32.

Which evaporator can be modified to Triple effect Evaporator/ Multiple effect evaporator?

A. Vertical Tube Evaporator
B. Forced Circulation evaporator
C. Horizontal Tube Evaporator
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Forced Circulation evaporator
33.

Which process is widely used to obtain Water for Injection/Purified Water?

A. Steam Distillation
B. Fractional Distillation
C. Simple Distillation
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
34.

In which process, concentrated liquid remains as final product?

A. Distillation
B. Evaporation
C. Crystallization
D. Drying
Answer» C. Crystallization
35.

In the fractionating column of fraction distillation, as we go higher in the column the…..?

A. Temperature becomes lower
B. Temperature becomes higher
C. minimum absorption occurs
D. Sublimation risk increases
Answer» B. Temperature becomes higher
36.

Lyophilization is also known as:

A. Drying by sublimation
B. Freeze drying
C. Both a & b
D. None
Answer» C. Both a & b
37.

Which of the following factors do not affect the rate of evaporation?

A. Temperature of liquid
B. Humidity of surrounding air
C. Depth of liquid
D. Surface of liquid
Answer» D. Surface of liquid
38.

Fluid Energy Mill works on the principle of:

A. Impact & Attrition
B. Rotor & Stator
C. Compression
D. Attrition
Answer» B. Rotor & Stator
39.

Fourier law of heat conduction is based on the assumption that

A. Heat Flow through a solid in one dimension
B. Heat flow is in steady state
C. Both (A) & (B)
D. None of the options
Answer» D. None of the options
40.

Which product is NOT dried by spray dryer?

A. Serum
B. Fruit Juice
C. Lactose
D. Bacterial & viral cultures
Answer» E.
41.

High Boiling liquids cannot be purified by simple distillation, since the constituents in the mixturetend to_________________ at higher temperatures.

A. Loose moisture
B. Decompose
C. Become Volatile
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Become Volatile
42.

The correct definition of filtration is:

A. When solids are present in a very low concentration, i.e., not exceeding 1.0% w/v, the process of its separation from liquids
B. When solids are present in a very low concentration, i.e., not exceeding 5.0% w/v, the process of its separation from liquids
C. When solids are present in a very low concentration, i.e., not exceeding 2.0% w/v, the process of its separation from liquids
D. When solids are present in a very low concentration, i.e., not exceeding 7.0% w/v, the process of its separation from liquids
Answer» B. When solids are present in a very low concentration, i.e., not exceeding 5.0% w/v, the process of its separation from liquids
43.

Eutectic Point is an important factor for one of the following drying processes?

A. Drum Drying
B. Fluidized Bed Drying
C. Tray drying
D. Freeze Drying
Answer» E.
44.

____________ method of distillation is used for the purification & separation of chemicals of lowvapor pressure

A. Steam Distillation
B. Destructive distillation
C. Simple Distillation
D. Molecular Distillation
Answer» E.
45.

Sonic sifter is a variant/modification of which of the following equipment?

A. Sieve Shaker
B. Cyclone separator
C. Air separator
D. Bag Filter
Answer» B. Cyclone separator
46.

Evaporator working on basis of Pump or pressure:

A. Climbing Film Evaporator
B. Triple effect evaporator
C. Horizontal Tube Evaporator
D. Forced Circulation Evaporator
Answer» E.
47.

The (emissivity) of a black body is:

A. 1
B. 1.5
C. 2
D. None
Answer» B. 1.5
48.

Which process is based on the principle of Simple Distillation with some modifications?

A. Fractional Distillation
B. Steam Distillation
C. Distillation under reduced Pressure
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
49.

Which is not a non-ferrous metal?

A. Copper
B. Aluminum
C. Steel
D. Lead
Answer» D. Lead
50.

A process in which the entire liquid mixture is suddenly vaporized by passing the feed from a highpressure zone to a low pressure zone:

A. Simple Distillation
B. Fractional Distillation
C. Steam Distillation
D. Flash Distillation
Answer» E.