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question_answer1)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(I) Most synthetic fibres are obtained from coal, petroleum and natural gas. |
(II) Acrylic fibres closely resemble wool. |
(Ill) Most synthetic fibres have very high moisture absorbing capacity. |
(IV) Polyester is prepared from cellulose. |
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I and II only done
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B)
II and III only done
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C)
IV only done
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D)
All of these done
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question_answer2)
Pre-weighed pieces of cloth of nylon, cotton, silk and wool of equal measurements are taken and soaked in a beaker filled with water. After a few minutes, the cloth pieces were taken out of the beaker and weighed again. Which of the following options places them in the correct order of their final weights?
A)
Wool > Silk > Nylon > Cotton done
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B)
Cotton > Silk > Nylon > Wool done
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C)
Silk > Wool > Cotton > Nylon done
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D)
Wool > Cotton > Silk > Nylon done
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question_answer3)
Why is it not advisable to wear clothes made up of synthetic fibres in hot and humid weather?
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Synthetic fibres catch fire very easily. done
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B)
Synthetic fibres do not absorb sweat. done
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C)
Synthetic fibres stick to the body. done
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D)
Both (b) and (c). done
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question_answer4)
A brief information about three different plastics is given below :
X : Thermoplastic which can be rolled into sheets |
V : Thermoplastic which is used as a covering for electric wires. |
Z : Thermosetting which is used for making plugs and switches. Identify X, Y and Z, |
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B)
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question_answer5)
Which of the following statements about plastics are true?
(i) All plastics do not have same arrangement of monomer units. |
(ii) Melamine resists fire and can tolerate heat better than other plastics. |
(iii) Plastics with cross-linked monomers are also known. |
(iv) Plastics have limited applications. |
A)
(i) and (iii) only done
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B)
(iii) and (iv) only done
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C)
(i), (ii) and (iii) only done
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D)
(i), (iii) and (iv) only done
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question_answer6)
Match column I with column II and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Column I | Column II |
P. | A synthetic fibre also called as artificial silk | (i) | Spandex |
Q. | A synthetic fibre also known as lycra | (ii) | Acrylic |
R. | A synthetic fibre that closely resembles wool | (iii) | Rayon |
S. | The first true synthetic fibre | (iv) | Nylon |
A)
P - (iv), Q - (ii), R - (iii), S - (i) done
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B)
P - (iii), Q - (i), R - (ii), S - (iv) done
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C)
P - (ii), Q - (iii), R - (i), S - (iv) done
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D)
P - (iii), Q - (ii), R - (iv), S - (i) done
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question_answer7)
Which of the following materials is the best for making garments and jackets that can be used in wet or damp environment?
A)
Polyester done
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B)
Wool done
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C)
Cotton done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer8)
Match column I with column II and mark the correct option from the codes given below.
Column I | Column II |
Polyester | (i) Prepared by using wood pulp |
Teflon | (ii) Used for making para chute and stockings |
Rayon | (iii) Used for making non-stick cook wares |
Nylon | (iv) Fabrics do not wrinkle easily |
A)
- (iii), - (iv), - (i), - (ii) done
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B)
- (iv), - (iii), - (i), - (ii) done
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C)
- (iv), - (iii), - (ii), - (i) done
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D)
- (i), - (ii), - (iii), - (iv) done
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question_answer9)
Choose the correct option for the given statements.
I. Plastics are generally good conductors of electricity. |
II. Ropes made by bake lite are used in cranes and elevators. |
III. Teflon is a special plastic on which oil and water do not stick. |
IV. Plastic is non-biodegradable, hence not environment friendly. |
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B)
C)
D)
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question_answer10)
Read the given statements and mark the appropriate answer.
Statement 1: Polyester is synthesised from petrochemicals by linking ester units. |
Statement 2: Polyester is a natural fibre. |
A)
Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. done
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B)
Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1. done
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C)
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false. done
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D)
Both statements 1 and 2 are false. done
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question_answer11)
Which of the following is not a characteristic of plastics?
A)
Plastics are poor conductors of heat. done
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B)
Plastics are insoluble in water. done
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C)
Plastics are non-inflammable. done
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D)
Plastics do not react with water and air. done
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question_answer12)
See the figure given below and select the correct statements regarding polymers.
1. Figure (X) shows structure of a monomer while figure (Y) shows structure of a polymer. |
2. Small boxes in the structure represent monomers which are joined to give a polymer. |
3. Figure (X) shows structure of a linear polymer while (Y) shows structure of a cross-linked polymer. |
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1 and 2 only done
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B)
1 and 3 only done
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C)
2 and 3 only done
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D)
All are correct. done
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question_answer13)
Fill in the blanks by picking up the correct words.
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Fibres are materials which are usually thin and have thread-like structure. They are generally classified as ___P___ and ___Q___, on the basis of their origin. Natural fibres may be plant fibres like ___R___ or animal fibres like ___S___.
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question_answer14)
Sneha has classified a few materials as shown in the table.
S. No. | Material | Type/Nature |
1. | Nylon | Synthetic and non-biodegradable |
2. | Jute | Natural and non-biodegradable |
3. | Coir | Synthetic and biodegradable |
4. | Wool | Natural and biodegradable |
5. | Acrylic | Blended and biodegradable |
6. | Polyester | Synthetic and non-biodegradable |
The materials which are classified incorrectly are
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1, 3 and 4 only done
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B)
2, 4 and 5 only done
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C)
2, 3 and 5 only done
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D)
1, 3 and 6 only. done
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question_answer15)
Anisha prepared a flowchart to show classification of fibres and plastics. She left few columns blank. Fill in the blanks by choosing the option with correct words.
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question_answer16)
A few polymers are grouped together on the basis of some common property as follows:
Group I: Rayon, acrylic, nylon, jute
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Group II: PVC, melamine, teflon
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Group III: Polycot, terrywool, acrylic Choose the odd one out in group I, II and III.
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question_answer17)
Which of the following applications of plastics show(s) that plastics are bad conductors of electricity?
I. Refrigerators have an insulating wool of plastics. |
II. Electric wires have a plastic coating. |
III. Chemicals are stored in plastic containers. |
IV. Parachutes are made from plastics. |
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II, III and IV only done
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B)
III and IV only done
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C)
I only done
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D)
II only done
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question_answer18)
Read the given passage and fill in the blanks by choosing an appropriate option.
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Cellulose is a naturally occurring fibre. The walls of ___i___ are made of cellulose. It is used in making a synthetic fibre ___ii___ which resembles the most expensive natural fibre ___iii___ in appearance hence, it is also called ___iv___ .
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question_answer19)
Read the following statements carefully.
P. I am extensively used in the healthcare industry but my one disadvantage is that I am non-biodegradable.
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Q. I am very familiar form of polyester and used for making bottles, utensils, films, wires, etc.
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R. I am artificial silk and mixed with wool to make carpets. P, Q and R are respectively
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A)
PET, Rayon and Plastic done
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B)
Rayon, Plastic and PET done
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C)
Plastic, Rayon and PET done
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D)
Plastic, PET and Rayon. done
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question_answer20)
Match column I with column II and choose the correct option from the codes given below.
Column I | Column II |
P. Nylon | (i) Burns quickly with a smell of burning paper |
Q. Wool | (ii) Burns with sooty flame, fabric shrinks and black beads are formed |
R. Acrylic | (iii) Shrinks after exposure to flame, forms hard beads and gives a smell of burning hair |
S. Rayon | (iv) Burns slowly with a smell of burning hair |
A)
P - (i), Q - (iv), R - (ii), S - (iii) done
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B)
P - (iii), Q - (iv), R - (ii), S - (i) done
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C)
P - (iv), Q - (iii), R - (i), S - (ii) done
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D)
P - (ii), Q - (iv), R - (iii), S - (i) done
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