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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

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Which of the following natural fibres was remade artificially by chemical treatment of wood pulp and given the name rayon?

  1. Silk

  2. Wool

  3. Cotton

  4. Jute

  5. Hemp


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following are not used in the making of nylon?

(a) Wood pulp (b) Coal (c) Air (d) Water (e) Ester

  1. Only (a) and (b)

  2. (b), (c) and (d)

  3. Only (a) and (e)

  4. Only (d) and (e)

  5. (b), (d) and (e)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following natural fibres is a polymer called cellulose?

  1. Wool

  2. Cotton

  3. Silk

  4. Nylon

  5. Polyester


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, cotton is made up of polymer called cellulose.

Which of the following objects is not made up of the same fibre as the others?

  1. Socks

  2. Rope

  3. Tooth brush

  4. Car seat belt

  5. Bucket


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct. 

Why is plastic not environment friendly?

  1. Because it is not synthesised naturally

  2. Because it burns easily

  3. Because it is non-biodegradable

  4. Only (1) and (3)

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

No, it is not correct. Yes, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following properties of nylon make it very popular?

(a) Nylon is stronger than steel. (b) Nylon is very bright in colour. (c) Nylon is easy to wash. (d) Nylon is a good absorbent. (e) Nylon is elastic and light.

  1. Only (a) and (d)

  2. Only (b) and (c)

  3. (a), (c) and (e)

  4. (b), (d), and (e)

  5. Only (c) and (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. 

The basic repeating unit of which of the following synthetic fibres is a fruity smelling chemical substance?

  1. Nylon

  2. Polyester

  3. Plastic

  4. Rayon

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct. Polyester is made up small units of ester.

Which of the following is/are thermosetting plastic(s)?

  1. Bakelite

  2. Polythene

  3. PVC

  4. Terylene

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct.  

Using cloth or jute bags instead of plastic bags is an example of

  1. reusing

  2. recycling

  3. recovering

  4. reducing

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. 

Using an empty pickle or jam bottle to keep some other item is an example of

  1. reducing

  2. recovering

  3. recycling

  4. reusing

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer. 

Which of the following types of wastes takes the longest time to degenerate?

  1. Wooden

  2. Woollen

  3. Polythene bags

  4. Peels of fruits and vegetables

  5. Metal cans


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following materials can be recycled?

(a) PVC toys (b) Aluminium pans (c) Floor tiles (d) Electrical switches (e) PET bottles

  1. Only (a) and (c)

  2. (b), (c) and (e)

  3. Only (c) and (d)

  4. Only (a) and (d)

  5. (a), (b) and (e)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer.

Match the following:

     
1 Rayon a Plastic
2 PET b Artificial silk
3 Polythene c Wool
4 Acrylic d Polyester
  1. 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - c

  2. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b

  3. 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c

  4. 1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - c

  5. 1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - a


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct answer.

Match the following:

     
1 Melamine a Ropes
2 PET b Tiles
3 Nylon c Electrical switches
4 Bakelite d Bottles
  1. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b

  2. 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - c

  3. 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - c, 4 - a

  4. 1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - c

  5. 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - d, 4 - a


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the correct matching.

Coating of _________ is used on the uniforms of firemen.

  1. polythene

  2. PVC

  3. nylon

  4. melamine

  5. PET


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yes, melamine is fire resistant.

Teflon used for non-stick coating on cookwares is a special type of

  1. mixture of chemicals

  2. metal

  3. plastic

  4. glass

  5. paper sheet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yes, it is correct.  

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