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  1. The main use of butadiene is

  2. A.
    as a plasticiser for unsaturated polyester.
    B.
    in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
    C.
    as an anti-skimming agent in paint.
    D.
    none of these.

  3. Mastication of rubber means

  4. A.
    its softening.
    B.
    a treatment to retard its deterioration due to oxidation.
    C.
    improving its curing rate.
    D.
    depression of its freezing point.

  5. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is known as

  6. A.
    bakelite
    B.
    teflon
    C.
    perspex
    D.
    nylon-6

  7. Reaction of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol produces

  8. A.
    nylon-6
    B.
    dacron
    C.
    polyester
    D.
    PVC

  9. Tubeless tyres are made of __________ rubber, which is a co-polymer of isoprene & isobutylene.

  10. A.
    nitrile
    B.
    silicone
    C.
    neoprene
    D.
    butyl

  11. Density of high density polythene is about __________ gm/c.c.

  12. A.
    1.18
    B.
    1.05
    C.
    0.95
    D.
    0.99

  13. Vinyl flooring is done using __________ sheets.

  14. A.
    polypropylene
    B.
    PVC
    C.
    polythene
    D.
    polyvinyl acetate

  15. Thiokol is nothing but

  16. A.
    polysulphide rubber
    B.
    polyamide fibre
    C.
    engineering plastic
    D.
    exponded polystyrene

  17. Transistor parts and refrigerator components are normally made of

  18. A.
    polystyrene
    B.
    polyester
    C.
    high density polythene
    D.
    polyurathane

  19. Dacron (or terylene) fibres as compared to nylon fibres have

  20. A.
    better heat & acid resistant properties.
    B.
    poorer resistance to alkalis.
    C.
    poorer dyeability.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).