General Science - Synthetic Materials(General Knowledge ) Questions and Answers

Question 1.  Which type of fire extinguisher is used for petroleum fire?
  1.    Powder type
  2.    Liquid type
  3.    Soda acid type
  4.    Foam type
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Powder type

Question 2.  Epoxy resins are used as
  1.    detergents
  2.    insecticides
  3.    adhesives
  4.    moth repellents
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> adhesives

Question 3.  Which is/are the important raw material(s) required in cement industry?
  1.    Gypsum and Clay
  2.    Clay
  3.    Limestone and Clay
  4.    Limestone
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Limestone and Clay

Question 4.  Which of the following is commonly called a 'polyamide'?
  1.    Terylene
  2.    Nylon
  3.    Rayon
  4.    Orlon
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> Nylon

Question 5.  Which of the following is used for removing air bubbles from glass during its manufacture?
  1.    Arsenous oxide
  2.    Potassium carbonate
  3.    Soda ash
  4.    Feldspar
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Arsenous oxide

Question 6.  Detergents used for cleaning clothes and utensils contain?
  1.    bicarbonates
  2.    bismuthates
  3.    sulphonates
  4.    nitrates
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> sulphonates

Question 7.  Which of the following is a protein?
  1.    Natural rubber
  2.    Starch
  3.    Cellulose
  4.    None of these
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> Natural rubber

Question 8.  Wood is the main raw material for the manufacture of
  1.    paint
  2.    paper
  3.    ink
  4.    gun powder
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> paper

Question 9. . The major ingredient of leather is
  1.    collagen
  2.    carbohydrate
  3.    polymer
  4.    nucleic acid
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> collagen

Question 10.  Rayon is chemically
  1.    cellulose
  2.    pectin
  3.    glucose
  4.    amylase
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> cellulose