Practice test

Resource, fibre and man made substance - Test Set 1

Review 20 exam-focused questions with detailed explanations, then start the interactive test when you are ready.

20 questions

Questions and explanations

  1. Question 1

    Which glass type is used in mercury thermometers?
    1. Quartz glass
    2. Soda-lime glass
    3. Flint glass
    4. Jena glass
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  2. Question 2

    The standard method for determining total hardness of water is:
    1. Gravimetric analysis
    2. EDTA titration
    3. Flame photometry
    4. Chromatography
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  3. Question 3

    Permanent hardness is caused by:
    1. Chlorides and sulfates of Ca/Mg
    2. Carbonates of Ca/Mg
    3. Bicarbonates of Ca/Mg
    4. Nitrates of Na/K
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  4. Question 4

    Which industry uses limestone as raw material?
    1. Utensils
    2. Cement
    3. Plastic
    4. Automobile
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  5. Question 5

    What is the process of cooling the hot glass slowly?
    1. Humidifying
    2. Condensation
    3. Annealing
    4. Divination
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  6. Question 6

    The most important component of glass is _________ .
    1. mica
    2. silica
    3. sodium borate
    4. quartz
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  7. Question 7

    What is RDX?
    1. An explosive
    2. A chemical used in the manufacturing of pesticides
    3. An instrument to measure blood pressure
    4. An Instrument to measure current
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  8. Question 8

    What does gunpowder mainly consist of?
    1. calcium sulphate
    2. lead sulphide
    3. potassium nitrate
    4. zinc sulphide
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  9. Question 9

    Who discovered dynamite?
    1. Philippe Paracelsus
    2. Louis Pasteur
    3. Sir Humphery Davy
    4. Alfred Nobel
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  10. Question 10

    Which of the following is an inert polymer used in coating, particularly in non-sticking frying pans?
    1. Reflon
    2. Prespex
    3. Backlite
    4. Orlon
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  11. Question 11

    Which one is antibiotic?
    1. Aspirin
    2. Chloromycetin
    3. Chloroquinine
    4. None of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  12. Question 12

    Soap removes grease by
    1. absorption
    2. emulsification
    3. coagulation
    4. None of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  13. Question 13

    Consider the following pairs:
    Commonly used material vs. Unwanted or controversial chemicals found in them
    1. Lipstick: Lead
    2. Chinese fast food: Monosodium glutamate
    3. Soft drinks: Brominated vegetable oils

    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  14. Question 14

    Which one of the following is not used as a raw material in the manufacture of glass?
    1. Soda
    2. Alumina
    3. Gypsum
    4. Borax
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  15. Question 15

    Which one of the following is NOT used as fertilizer?
    1. Ammonium nitrate
    2. Ammonium sulphide
    3. Ammonium phosphate
    4. Ammonium sulphate
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  16. Question 16

    Which one of the following is NOT a natural fibre?
    1. Flax
    2. Jute
    3. Terylene
    4. Wool
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  17. Question 17

    Which fibre among the following is used to make rayon clothing?
    1. Gum
    2. Muellage
    3. Pectin
    4. Cellulose
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  18. Question 18

    PVC is a high strength thermoplastic material widely used in applications, such as pipes, medical devices, wire and cable insulation.
    What is the full form of PVC?
    1. Poly Vinyl Carbazole
    2. Poly Vinyl Chloride
    3. Poly Vinyl Calcium
    4. Poly Vinyl Carbonate
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  19. Question 19

    Heating of rubber with Sulphur is called ______ .
    1. Galvanisation
    2. Sulphonation
    3. Bessemerisation
    4. Vulcanisation
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  20. Question 20

    Quartz is made of:
    1. Calcium Sulphate
    2. Calcium Silicate
    3. Sodium Silicate
    4. Sodium Sulphate
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here