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Resource, fibre and man made substance - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    Glass is a:
    1. Superheated solid
    2. Supercooled liquid
    3. Supercooled gas
    4. Superheated liquid
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  2. Question 2

    Which one of the following elements is used in the manufacture of fertilizer?
    1. Potassium
    2. Fluorine
    3. Lead
    4. Aluminium
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  3. Question 3

    Calcium salts used as fertilizer is:
    1. Calcium Cyanide
    2. Calcium Carbide
    3. Calcium Carbonate
    4. Calcium Sulphate
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  4. Question 4

    Which of the following elements are commonly found in most fertilizers?
    1. Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus
    2. Sodium, Potassium, Calcium
    3. Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus
    4. Nitrogen, Potassium, Calcium
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  5. Question 5

    Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
    1. Fibre glass
    2. Pyrex glass
    3. Flint glass
    4. Quartz glass
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  6. Question 6

    The chief source for the production of nitrogenous fertilizers is:
    1. Nitric acid
    2. Ammonia
    3. Nitrogen
    4. Nitrogen dioxide
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  7. Question 7

    Glass is soluble in:
    1. H₂SO₄
    2. HClO₄
    3. HNO₃
    4. HF
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  8. Question 8

    The utilization of rubber is carried out by adding:
    1. Sulphur
    2. Carbon
    3. Ozone
    4. Phosphorus
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  9. Question 9

    How much amount of urea will be required for supplying 1 kg of nitrogen?
    1. 2.0 kg
    2. 2.2 kg
    3. 2.5 kg
    4. 2.7 kg
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  10. Question 10

    Which one of the following is another name of RDX?
    1. Cyanohydrin
    2. Dextran
    3. Cyclohexane
    4. Cyclonite
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following is a thermosetting plastic?
    1. Polyethylene
    2. Polyethylene
    3. Bakelite
    4. Nylon
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  12. Question 12

    Which of the following is NOT a synthetic fiber?
    1. Silk
    2. Acrylic
    3. Polyester
    4. Rayon
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  13. Question 13

    Rayon is classified as a:
    1. Synthetic fibre
    2. Semi-synthetic fibre
    3. Natural fibre
    4. Mineral fibre
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  14. Question 14

    Which fibre is obtained from the flax plant?
    1. Hemp
    2. Coir
    3. Sisal
    4. Linen
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  15. Question 15

    PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is commonly used for:
    1. Bottles and food packaging
    2. Plastic bags
    3. Insulation wires
    4. Pipes
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  16. Question 16

    The monomer unit of polythene is:
    1. Vinyl chloride
    2. Styrene
    3. Ethylene
    4. Propylene
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  17. Question 17

    Biodegradable plastic can be made from:
    1. Polystyrene
    2. PLA (Polylactic Acid)
    3. PVC
    4. PET
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  18. Question 18

    Kevlar is used in bulletproof vests due to its:
    1. High tensile strength
    2. Flexibility
    3. Light weight
    4. All of the above
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  19. Question 19

    Which fibre is used for making carbon fibre composites?
    1. Cotton
    2. Rayon
    3. Polyacrylonitrile
    4. Nylon
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  20. Question 20

    Which of the following is NOT a natural polymer?
    1. Cellulose
    2. PVC
    3. Starch
    4. Wool
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