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  1. Polystyrene is a light, transparent, thermoplastic material used for making

  2. A.
    toys and combs
    B.
    packaging bags
    C.
    non-sticking utensils
    D.
    electrical insulation

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  3. Cation exchange resins (0.3 to 1 mm size) used in water treatment is prepared from __________ resins.

  4. A.
    epoxy
    B.
    phenol formaldehyde
    C.
    urea formaldehyde
    D.
    melamine formaldehyde

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  5. Valcunisation of rubber decreases its

  6. A.
    tensile strength.
    B.
    resistance to organic solvents.
    C.
    tackiness.
    D.
    working temperature range.

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  7. Plastic articles are normally produced by __________ moulding.

  8. A.
    green sand
    B.
    injection
    C.
    shell
    D.
    dry sand

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  9. Thermocole (expanded polystyrene) is not used for

  10. A.
    low temperature thermal insulation as in refrigerator and air conditioners.
    B.
    accoustic control and ceiling for building.
    C.
    high temperature thermal insulation in furnaces.
    D.
    packing of delicate electronic gadgets.

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  11. Linear polymers are normally

  12. A.
    thermosetting.
    B.
    thermosplastic.
    C.
    elastometric.
    D.
    having extremely high softening point.

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  13. Alkyd resin can not be used for making

  14. A.
    plasticiser
    B.
    paint & varnish
    C.
    fibres
    D.
    film forming materials

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  15. Pick out the wrong statement.

  16. A.
    Denier is defined as weight in gm of 9000 metres length of a fibre, while tex is defined as weight in gm of 1000 metres length of fibre.
    B.
    Crimp is a measure of the difference between the length of the straightened and unstraightend fibre.
    C.
    Dacron fibres, acrylic fibres, viscose rayon fibres & cellulose acetate fibres are all prepared by wet spinning.
    D.
    Nylon fibres have greater water absorption capacity than polyester fibres.

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  17. Main constituent of cotton fibre is

  18. A.
    lignin
    B.
    cellulose
    C.
    starch
    D.
    gelatine

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  19. Which of the following is not a thermoplastic material ?

  20. A.
    Epoxy polymer
    B.
    PVC
    C.
    Polystyrene
    D.
    Polythene

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