MCQ on Polymers and Alcohols for SSC

In government exams, there is a good scope for the General Science Chemistry section. This section is very important as per the new syllabus of SSC, Railways, or any other exam. we will cover the General Science section comprehensively so that students can learn and get most of the questions correct in this section. In this article, we will provide an MCQ set from Polymers and Alcohols topic of general chemistry.

MCQ on Polymers and Alcohols for SSC

Que 1. What is the color of Isoprene?
(a) Black
(b) Blue
(c) Red
(d) It is colorless 

Ans. (d) It is colorless 
Explanation: Isoprene is colorless.

Que 2. Natural rubber is the polymer of which of the following? 
(a) Ethylene
(b) Butadiene
(c) Isoprene
(d) Styrene

Ans. (c) Isoprene
Explanation: Natural rubber is the polymer of Isoprene.

Que 3. Which of the following given options is not a Natural polymer?
(a) Wool
(b) Nylon
(c) Leather
(d) Silk

Ans. (b) Nylon
Explanation: Nylon is not a Natural polymer.

Que 4. Which of the given options below is a natural polymer?
(a) Kevlar 
(b) Lexan
(c) Nylon
(d) Silk

Ans. (d) Silk
Explanation: Silk is a natural polymer while the rest are artificial polymers.

Que 5. Find out the odd one in the given options.
(a) Ghee
(b) Starch
(c) Protein
(d) Cotton

Ans. (a) Ghee
Explanation: All except ghee, are natural polymers but ghee is an artificial polymer.

Que 6. Which substance is used for glazing the pots?
(a) Zinc chloride
(b) Alum
(c) Zinc oxide
(d) Calomel

Ans. (c) Zinc oxide
Explanation: Zinc oxide is a substance that is used for glazing pots.

Que 7. Bakelite is formed by the process of condensation of which among the given options?
(a) Phenol and Acetaldehyde
(b) Melamine and Urea
(c) Urea and Formaldehyde
(d) Phenol and Formaldehyde

Ans. (d) Phenol and Formaldehyde
Explanation: Bakelite is formed by the process of condensation of Phenol and Formaldehyde.

Que 8. Phenol will be used for manufacturing of which of the following?
(a) Polystyrene
(b) Bakelite
(c) Nylon
(d) Polyvinyl chloride

Ans. (b) Bakelite
Explanation: Phenol will be used for the manufacturing of Bakelite.

Que 9. Which of the following is used for making bullet-proof material?
(a) Polyamides
(b) Polyvinyl chloride
(c) Nylon
(d) Polyethylene

Ans. (a) Polyamides
Explanation: Polyamides are used for making bullet-proof material.

Que 10. Which gas is obtained from plastic?
(a) Polyhydrogen
(b)Polynitrogen
(c) Polychlorine
(d) Polyethylene

Ans. (d) Polyethylene
Explanation: Polyethylene gas is obtained from plastic.

Que 11. Which polymer is used for making the non-sticky coating for utensils?
(a) Teflon
(b) P.V.C
(c) Polypropylene
(d) Polyhydrogen

Ans. (a)  Teflon
Explanation:  Teflon is used for making a non-sticky coating for utensils.

Que 12. Teflon is a polymer of which of the given options?
(a) Vinyl chloride
(b) Chloroprene
(c)Tetrafluoroethylene
(d) None of the above

Ans. (c) Tetrafluoroethylene
Explanation: Teflon is a polymer of Tetrafluoroethylene.

Que 13. Which is not a polymer among the given options?
(a) Polystyrene
(b) Nylon
(c) Teflon
(d) Caprolactam

Ans. (d) Caprolactam
Explanation: Caprolactam is not a polymer.

Que 14. What is the melting point of Teflon?
(a) 100⁰C
(b) 327⁰C
(c) 154⁰C
(d) 230⁰C

Ans. (b) 327⁰C
Explanation: Teflon has a density of 2.2g/cm³ and its melting point is 327⁰C making it suitable for making non-stick surfaces.

Que 15. Which of the following options is also called Wood Spirit?
(a) Glycerol
(b) Ethyl alcohol
(c) Methyl alcohol
(d) Ethylene Glycol

Ans. (c) Methyl alcohol
Explanation: Methyl alcohol is also called Wood Spirit.

Que 16. Molasses are good for making which of the following?
(a) Alcohol
(b) Urea
(c) Acid
(d) Paraffin

Ans. (a) Alcohol
Explanation: Molasses is good for making alcohol.

Que 17. For making champagne, which of the following is used as raw material?
(a) Molasses
(b) Grapes
(c) Rice
(d) Barley

Ans. (b) Grapes
Explanation: Grapes are used as a raw material for making champagne.

Que 18. Which alcohol is obtained from the fermentation of sugar?
(a) Benzyl alcohol
(b) Acetic acid
(c)Methyl alcohol
(d) Ethyl alcohol

Ans. (d) Ethyl alcohol
Explanation: Ethyl alcohol is obtained from the fermentation of sugar.

Que 19. What is the percentage of alcohol present in Beer?
(a) 20% to 25%
(b) 3% to 6%
(c) 10% to 15%
(d) 2% to 4%

Ans. (b) 3% to 6%
Explanation: 3% to 6% is the percentage of alcohol present in Beer.

Que 20. In which of the following alcohol making, Apple is used as a raw material?
(a) Brandy
(b) Rum
(c) Cider
(d) Whiskey

Ans. (c) Cider
Explanation: Apple is used as a raw material in the production of cider.