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  1. The addition of gypsum to portland cement helps in :

  2. A.

     Increasing the strength of cement

    B.

     Rapid setting of cement

    C.

     Preventing rapid setting of cement

    D.

     Reduction in the cost of cement


  3. Which gas is most stable at room temperature?

  4. A.

     H2

    B.

     N2

    C.

     F2

    D.

     O2


  5. Which of the following is used as a preservative to protect processed food?

  6. A.

     Sodium sulphate

    B.

     Saccharin

    C.

     BHT

    D.

     Sodium metabisulphite


  7. Chemical composition of cement is

  8. A.

     Limestone and Clay

    B.

     Limestone, Clay and Gypsum

    C.

     Limestone and Gypsum

    D.

     Clay and Gypsum


  9. Which one of the following elements is used in the manufacture of fertilizers ?

  10. A.

     Fluorine

    B.

     Potassium

    C.

     Lead

    D.

     Aluminium


  11. Asbestos is formed of :

  12. A.

     Calcium and Magnesium

    B.

     Copper, Zinc and Manganese

    C.

     Lead and Iron

    D.

     Calcium and Zinc


  13. Bayer's reagent is

  14. A.

     Alkaline potassium permanganate

    B.

     Acidified potassium permanganate

    C.

     Hydrogen peroxide

    D.

     Bromine water


  15. Bone ash contains

  16. A.

     Calcium sulphate

    B.

     Phosphoric sulphate

    C.

     Calcium phosphate

    D.

     Calcium hypophosphate


  17. Cement is made hard with

  18. A.

     Dehydration

    B.

     Hydration and dissociation of water

    C.

     Dissociation of water

    D.

     Polymerisation


  19. 'Plaster of Paris' is made by partial dehydration of

  20. A.

     Epsom salt

    B.

     Gypsum salt

    C.

     Blue vitriol

    D.

     Green vitriol