1.

Plastics are the materials obtained by mixing the __________ with the other ingredients
which impart special engineering properties.
a) Resin - ANS
b) Monomer
c) Catalyst
d) Any polymer

2. Plastics are ________ in weight.

a) Very heavy
b) Light - ANS
c) Negligible
d) Heavy

3. The fabrication cost is __________ for plastics.

a) High
b) Low - ANS
c) Moderate
d) Very high

4. The abrasion resistance of the plastic is ____________

a) Low
b) Very low
c) High - ANS
d) Moderate

5.  The plastics are _________

a) Semi conductors
b) Conductors
c) Conducts at above room temperature only
d) Insulators – ANS

6.  Plastic resin is used in the paint industry as _________

a) Catalyst
b) Ion exchanger - ANS
c) Inhibitor
d) Coolant

7. How many types of plastic resins are there?

a) 2 - ANS
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

8. Thermo plastics becomes ________ on heating.

a) Rigid
b) Moulded
c) Soft - ANS
 d) Brittle

9. The heating and cooling of the thermo plastics _________the chemical nature.
a) Alters
b) Do not alters - ANS
c) Alters slightly
d) May be alters

10. Thermo setting plastics are formed by_________

a) Step polymerization - ANS
b) Suspension polymerisation
c) Emulsion polymerisation
d) Co-ordination polymerization

11. The thermo setting resins have three dimensional network structures.
a) True - ANS
b) False

12. Thermo setting resins are __________

a) Soft
b) Hard - ANS
c) Weak
d) Less brittle

13. The thermo plastics resins are usually soluble in _________

a) Organic solvents - ANS
b) Only in some organic solvents
c) Polar solvents
d) Only in water

14. Which of the following is a thermo setting resins?

a) Polyethylene
b) Polyvinyl chloride
c) Polyvinyl cyanide
d) Bakelite – ANS

15.  In thermo plastic resins the force of attraction can be break easily by ____________
a) Heat - ANS
b) Pressure
c) Both heat and pressure
d) Neither heat nor pressure

16. Which of the following is commonly used in schools for vacuum forming?
B. HIPS

17. Which process is used to manufacture plastic pipe?

B. Extrusion moulding
 18. Which of the following characteristics does not affect the properties of plastics?
D. None of the above

19. Thermosetting materials are

B. The plastics which require heat and pressure to mould them into shape

20. Which plastic materials contain strong cross linkings in their molecular structure?
B. Thermosetting materials

21. The process of combining two or more distinct polymer molecules to form a new product with
different characteristics is called
D. Blending

22. Which plastic is used to laminate kitchen worktops?

C. Melamine

23. Which of the following is used to manufacture carrier bags?

A. LDPE ( Low Density PolyEthylene)

24. Which of the following is used to make CDs?

C. Polycarbonate

25. Specific gravity of the plastics is usually

A. less than the specific gravity of metals

26. The materials such as lead and barium, which are added with polymers to minimize the
effect of heat, sunlight and ozone are called as
C. stabilizers

27. The plastics which soften when heat is applied with or without presser, but requires cooling
to set them to shape are called as
C. thermoplastic materials

28. Why are the plasticizer added with polymers?

C. to improve flexibility and to reduce the temperature and pressure required for moulding of
plastics

GLASS

1. Glass is a mixture of:

a) Non-metallic silicates
b) Metallic silicates
c) Metallic acetates
d) Non-metallic acetates
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Glass is a solidified super-cooled solution of various metallic silicates having infinite
viscosity.

2. How many different categories of glass are there?

a) 5
b) 4
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: For the purpose of classification, glass can be grouped into 3 categories: Soda-lime
glass, Potash-lime glass and Potash-lead glass.

3. Which of the following types of glass accounts for about 90% of manufactured glass?
a) Potash-lime glass
b) Soda-lime glass
c) Potash-lead glass
d) Soda-lead glass
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Soda-lime glass accounts for about 90% of the manufactured glass. It is inexpensive,
chemically stable, hard and workable.

4. Glass is not a single compound.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: It is a not a single compound and it is very difficult to give any particular chemical
formula for it.

5. The two types of soda-lime glass- flat glass and container glass differ in:
a) Application and production method
b) Application and chemical composition
c) Production method and chemical composition
d) Application, production method and chemical composition
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: They differ in the application (flat glass is used for window panes and container glass
for glass containers), production method (float process is used for windows and pressing for
containers), chemical composition (flat glass has higher magnesium oxide and sodium oxide than
container glass).

6. Which type of glass is used in the manufacture of artificial gems, bulbs, lenses, etc?
a) Soda-lime glass
b) Special glass
c) Potash-lead glass
d) Common glass
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Potash-lead glass is a mixture of potassium silicate and lead silicate. It possesses a
bright lustre and has a great refractive power, hence it is used in the manufacture of artificial gems,
bulbs, lenses, etc.

7. What changes are observed when a glass is heated?

a) It becomes softer
b) It bursts
c) It solidifies
d) It disintegrates
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: It becomes softer and softer with a rise in temperature and is ultimately transformed
into a mobile liquid.

8. How many commercial forms of glass are there for various engineering and industrial
requirements?
a) 8
b) 11
c) 9
d) 10
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: There are 11 forms of special varieties of glass for commercial purposes. They are
sheet glass, plate glass, coloured glass, wired glass, structural glass, laminated glass, bullet-proof
glass, fibre glass, foam glass, flint glass and soluble glass.

9. Chromatic glass is used in:

a) ICU and meeting rooms
b) Aquariums
c) Mobile screen protectors
d) Floors
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: It is used in ICU, meeting rooms as it can control the transparent efficiency of glass and
protects the interiors from day light.

10. The appearance of potash-lime glass in colour is:

a) Black
b) Green to colourless
c) Reddish brown
d) White
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The potash-lime glass has a greenish colour as a result of high iron content in the sand
used to make the glass.
1. How much SiO2 does Pyrex contain?
a) 70.3%
b) 73%
c) 80.5%
d) 91%
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Pyrex is a borosilicate glass having a low thermal expansion. It consists of 80.5%
SiO2 along with B2O3 (11.9%), and small quantities of Na2O, K2O, CaO, and Al2O3. This glass is
mainly used in laboratory equipment and kitchenware.

2. How does the addition of magnesia and alumina affect soda lime glass?
a) Enhances mechanical strength
b) Reduces porosity
c) Increases softening temperature
d) Improves chemical durability
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Sodium carbonate is added to fused quartz glass to lower glass transition temperature.
However, this results in water solubility. In order to prevent this, magnesia (MgO) and alumina
(Al2O3) are added, which increases chemical durability of the glass.

3. What is the melting temperature of fused quartz?

a) 1112oC
b) 1328oC
c) 1525oC
d) 1723oC
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Fused quartz is a glass made of chemically-pure silica. It has tremendous resistance to
thermal shock and has a melting temperature of about 1723 oC. However, it has a low thermal
expansion and is generally hard.

4. What is the maximum usable temperature of soda like glass?

a) 860 F
b) 941 F
c) 1084 F
d) 1324 F
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Soda lime glass is regarded as the most preferred form of glass due to its low cost and
ease of use. Annealed glass can be used up to 860 F whereas tempered form may be usable up to
480 F. These glasses are used in ordinary windows and bottles.

5. What is the Kovar type of glass?

a) Low expansion type
b) Low electrical loss type
c) Sealing type
d) Ultraviolet transmitting type
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Kovar glass is a well-known type of sealing grade of borosilicate glass. These are used
in glass-to-metal sealing applications.

6. What is the crown type of glasses?

a) Laboratory apparatus grade
b) Optical grade
c) Sealing type
d) Ultraviolet transmitting type
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Optical grade is one brand of borosilicate glass illustrated by high light transmission
(HLT). They also possess good corrosion resistance. The optical grade of glass is otherwise known
as the crown.

7. What are lead glasses used for?

a) Kitchenware
b) Optical components
c) Electronic tubes
d) Temperature thermometers
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Lead glasses are known as lead-alkali glasses which contain lead as its primary
constituent. They have high electrical resistivity and are moderately economical. These glasses are
used in optical applications, neon-sign tubing, and electrical bulb stems.

8. Which type of glass is regarded as the most heat resistant?

a) Fused silica
b) Aluminosilicate
c) 96% silica
d) Borosilicate
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Fused silica is characterized as 100% silicon dioxide and is known as fused quartz in
its naturally occurring state. It has a high level of transparency owing to its purity. This glass is heat
resistant up to 1650 F in continuous service, and up to 4172 F in short-term service, making it the
most heat-resistant glass.

9. What is 96% silica glass used for?

a) Heat shield
b) Combustion tubes
c) Electronic tubes
d) Temperature thermometers
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Ninety-six-percent silica glasses are similar to fused silica, but are easier to fabricate
and have a higher coefficient of expansion. These can be used as heat shields in space vehicles
and other chemical glassware. Aluminosilicate glasses can be used in high-temperature
thermometers and combustion tubes.

10. What is the maximum service temperature of aluminosilicate glass?

a) 220oC
b) 460oC
c) 650oC
d) 1200oC
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Aluminosilicate glasses are generally expensive and have more thermal shock
resistance. Their maximum service temperature in the annealed state is 650 oC. The maximum
service temperatures for soda lime and fused silica are 460 oC and 1200oC correspondingly.

RUBBER
1. Which tree gives out the latex to obtain natural rubber?
a) eucalyptus
b) hevea brasiliensis
c) anogeissus
d) astragalus
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Hevea tree produces a milk-white latex that contains the natural rubber
hydrocarbon present in the form of fine emulsion in an aqueous serum which is then later
processed to give natural rubber.
2. Which substance is added to the dilute latex to prevent darkening of latex?
a) sodium bisulfite
b) potassium sulfite
c) sodium sulfate
d) potassium sulfate
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A little amount of sodium bisulfite is added to the dilute latex before tapping to
prevent darkening or discoloration of the latex which may otherwise develop as a consequence
of an enzymatic reaction in the latex involving its phenolic constituents producing the dark
coloured pigment melanin.
3. Which component has the maximum composition in the Hevea rubber latex?
a) rubber hydrocarbon
b) water
c) proteins
d) sugars
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Hevea latex consist of 55-65 % of water, 30-40% of rubber hydrocarbon while
proteins and sugars are present in little amount.
4. Which of the following represents natural rubber chemically?
a) cis 1,4-polyisoprene
b) trans 1,4-polyisoprene
c) cis 1,3-polyisoprene
d) trans 1,3-polyisoprene
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Natural rubber is chemically known by cis 1,4-polyisoprene. This structure of
natural rubber was confirmed by identifying the products derived from its ozonolysis.
5. Consider the following statements about hydrocarbons of natural rubber and gutta percha.
I. They have same elementary formula.
II. They have same molecular weight.
III. Rubber hydrocarbon has low specific gravity than gutta percha.
Which of the following statements are true?
a) I, III
b) I, II, III
c) II, III
d) I only
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The hydrocarbons of natural rubber and gutta percha are the same in elementary
formula and in their products of ozonolysis. Gutta percha has a lower molecular weight than
natural rubber and so natural rubber is less dense than gutta percha.
6. What are the sequential processes through which rubber latex undergo to give natural
rubber?
a) tapping-preservation-coagulation
b) preservation-tapping-coagulation
c) tapping-coagulation-preservation
d) coagulation-tapping-preservation
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The rubber latex from hevea tree firstly undergoes tapping, then it is preserved
using a preservative like sodium pentachlorophenate followed by coagulation using acetic acid o
formic acid.
7. What are the temperature and pressure conditions when natural rubber is hydrogenated in
the presence of nickel catalyst?
a) 5-10 atm and 180-200 ᵒC
b) 15-20 atm and 180-200 ᵒC
c) 30-35 atm and 100-120 ᵒC
d) 15-20 atm and 100-120 ᵒC
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The hydrogenation of rubber can be conveniently done by taking solutions of
rubber in 2-3% of cyclohexane using hydrogen at a pressure of 15-20 atm and 180-20 ᵒC and
employing nickel catalyst.
8. How much would the unsaturation of cyclized rubber reduce to its original when it forms
polycyclic structure?
a) 57-60%
b) 20-30%
c) 40%
d) 70%
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Cyclization reaction of rubber leading to the formation of bi- or even polycyclic
structures result in the reduction in unsaturation to 20-30% of the original rubber, while the
formation of monocyclic structure lead to the drop in unsaturation by 57% of original.
9. What kind of product is obtained on chlorination of natural rubber?
a) elastomer
b) thermoplastic
c) resinous
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The chlorinated rubber formed by chlorination of natural rubber is resinous in
character while natural rubber is elastomeric in nature.
10. Which solvent is used to dissolve rubber pieces in the process of chlorination of natural
rubber?
a) carbon tetrachloride
b) acetone
c) benzene
d) toluene
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In the process of chlorination, rubber small pieces of rubber are dissolved in
carbon tetrachloride in presence of a small amount of benzoyl peroxide which act as a
depolymerizing agent and lowers the solution viscosity.
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11. Which of the following information about chlorinated rubber is wrong?
a) it resists concentrated nitric acid
b) it is used as heat sealable package for dry food
c) it has flame retardant characteristics
d) it is resinous in character
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Hydrochlorinated rubber is used as heat sealable package for dry foods whereas
chlorinated rubber is used in formulation of paints, lacquers, adhesives and printing inks.
12. Which solution is used for hydrochlorination of natural rubber with HCl gas?
a) benzene
b) toluene
c) carbon tetrachloride
d) acetone
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Hydrochlorinated rubber is conveniently obtained by hydrochlorination with
gaseous HCl using rubber in benzene solution.
1. The polymers which possess the property of elastic is called rubber.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The polymers which possess the property of elastic is called the rubber.
Temporary deformation takes place.
2. The temporary deformation of rubber take place after applying the _______ stress.
a) 600e.u
b) More than 600e.u
c) 500e.u
d) more than 500e.u
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The temporary deformation of the rubber takes place after applying the stress
around more than 600e.u. when the stress is applied the chains get partially aligns with respect
to the other.
3. The elasticity of the rubber is due to its ___________
a) Trigonal planar
b) Octahedral
c) Pentagonal bipyramidal
d) Helix
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The elasticity of the rubber is due to its helical structure. On releasing the stress,
the chains get reverted back to their original coiled state.
4. Isoprene in natural rubber exists in ___________ geometrical isomeric forms.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Isoprene in natural rubber exists in two geometrical isomeric forms. They are cis-
isoprene and trans-isoprene.
5. Cis-poly isoprene is present in ________
a) Hevea rubber
b) Guayule rubber
c) Percha rubber
d) Gutta rubber
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Cis-poly isoprene is present in the Hevea rubber and the trans-poly isoprene is
present in guayule rubber and percha rubber.
6. The latex is diluted to _________ and filtered to remove suspended impurities.
a) 5-10%
b) 10-15%
c) 15-20%
d) 20-25%
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The latex is diluted to 15-20% and filtered to remove suspended impurities like
pieces of bark, leaves etc.
7. The filtered latex is sent into the tanks and treated with __________
a) Acetic acid
b) Formaldehyde
c) Acetaldehyde
d) Poly isoprene
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The filtered latex is sent into the tanks and treated with the acetic acid. Instead of
acetic acid, sometimes we can also use the formic acid.
8. The rubber coagulates into soft _________ colour mass.
a) Yellow
b) Light yellow
c) White
d) Light pink
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The rubber coagulates into soft white colour mass which is called as coagulam and
then filtered and washed with water.
9. While producing the crepe rubber, the coagulam is passed between two rollers of about
_________ wide.
a) 3mm
b) 4mm
c) 50cm
d) 100cm
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The coagulam is passed in between the two rollers of about 3mm apart and 50cm
wide and extruded in the form of a sheet which resemble the crepe paper, which possess rough
surface.
10. While producing the smoked rubber, the filtered latex is fed into long rectangular tanks of
_________ deep.
a) 1m
b) 2m
c) 50cm
d) 30cm
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In one type of processing the filtered latex is fed into long rectangular tanks of
30cm deep and 1m wide.
11. While producing smoked rubber, the latex and reacted with formic acid, the vertical partition
plates are inserted and left undisturbed for _________
a) 13 hours
b) 14 hours
c) 15 hours
d) 16 hours
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: After introducing the latex and reacted with formic acid, the vertical partition plates
are inserted and left undisturbed for 16 hours.
12. While producing the smoked rubber, the sheets are hanged for about _________ in smoked
chambers.
a) 1day
b) 2 days
c) 3 days
d) 4 days
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: While producing the smoked rubber, the sheets are hanged for about 4 days in
smoked chambers. The final roller gives ribbed pattern to rubber sheet.
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13. To produce the smoked rubber, the rubber sheets are hanged in smoked chambers at
__________
a) 10-20oC
b) 20-30oC
c) 30-40oC
d) 40-50oC
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: To produce the smoked rubber, the rubber sheets are hanged in smoked
chambers at 40-50oC for four days.
14. Solvent extraction process is used to extract __________
a) Crepe rubber
b) Smoked rubber
c) Gutta percha
d) Guayule rubber
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Solvent extraction process is the method of extracting the gutta percha. It is
extracted from the matured leaves of the palagum gutta and dichopsis gutta.
15. In solvent extraction process, the mature leaves are grounded and heated about _________
a) 40oC
b) 50oC
c) 60oC
d) 70oC
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In solvent extraction process, the mature leaves are grounded and heated about
70oC. It is heated along with water.
1. Natural rubber contains polymers of an organic compound:
a) Polyprene
b) Neoprene
c) Thiokol
d) Isoprene
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Rubber primarily consists of Isoprene. It may contain certain impurities like organic
compounds and water.
2. Rubber is extremely water-proof.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Rubber consists of mainly hydrocarbons. It also contains resins, fatty acids and
sterols. These provide water proofing quality to rubber.
3. What is added to rubber to make it a thermosetting polymer?
a) Potassium
b) Sulphur
c) Sodium
d) Phosphorous
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The process of vulcanization makes rubber get converted into a heavily cross-
linked, insoluble and infusible compound. It is done by adding sulphur and litharge (PbO).
4. Rubber latex is used for:
a) Bonding wood plys
b) Bonding rubber to walls
c) Bonding rubber to wood
d) Bonding tools
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It is a solution of rubber hydrochloride. It has a sticky texture and has excellent
adhesive property.
5. Rubber seed oil can be used in:
a) Paint
b) Medicine
c) Varnish
d) Fuel
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: It can be used as a semi-drying oil in paints. It partially hardens when exposed to
air unlike other drying oils in the paint.
6. Recycled crumb rubber can be used in:
a) Plastering
b) Mortar
c) Paints
d) Concrete
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Good compressive strength results were obtained when 25% of sand was replaced
by rubber. It is economical and conserves sand usage.
7. What is resilience?
a) Strength
b) Elasticity
c) Soundness
d) Durability
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: When rubber is subjected to a load, it deforms. On removal of the load, it returns
back to its original shape and size. This property is resilience.
8. Rubber bricks are generally used for:
a) Roofing
b) Walls
c) Floorings
d) Lining pizza ovens
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Rubber bricks are manufactured from recycles tyres. They are resistant to water
and don’t become slippery when wet. They are extensively used as flooring in toilets,
pavements and horse stables.
9. Hardness of rubber is measured on which scale?
a) Rockwell scale
b) Shore scale
c) Mohr’s scale
d) Vicker’s scale
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Hardness is measured in terms of durometer on a shore scale. Shore A is used for
soft to medium-hard rubber. Solid rubber has a hardness of 40 duro.
10. Rubber wood is eco-friendly and easily available.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Unlike other trees have grown solely for timber purpose, rubber tree provides latex
also. After 25-30 years, its latex yields become lower and they are felled. They are replanted
after that.
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11. Synthetic rubber is also called:
a) Gum rubber
b) Caoutchouc
c) Buna-S
d) Gum elastic
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: It is sold under different names. Some of them are neoprene, buna-s, hypalon,
silastic, etc. Gum rubber, caoutchouc and gum elastic are names used for natural rubber.