Chemistry ยท General Awareness
Carbon and Fossil Fuels
1,898 Questions
Review fundamental concepts regarding carbon compounds, coal distillation, and fossil fuel formation. This segment covers the chemical properties and industrial applications of natural gas and crude oil. Practicing these questions will strengthen your chemistry foundation for general science sections.
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Carbon and Fossil Fuels Questions
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Carborator
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Fuel pump
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Fuel injuctor
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Flywheels
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Diesel engines use fuel injection and compression ignition, so they don't require carburetors. Carburetors mix air and fuel for spark-ignition engines like petrol engines, not diesel engines.
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PISTON SLEEVE
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PISTON RING
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PISTON PACKING
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PISTON GASKET
B
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Explanation
Piston rings fit into grooves on the piston and create a seal between the piston and cylinder wall. This prevents engine oil from entering the combustion chamber and mixing with the fuel.
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Propulsion
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Fuel
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Gravity
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Combustion
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Propulsion, fuel, and combustion are all related to the mechanics of engines and movement. Gravity is a fundamental natural force of attraction, making it the odd one out in this context.
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Carburetor
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Choke
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Crankshaft
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Cylinder
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Oil
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Petroleum
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Natural gas
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Current
C
Correct answer
Explanation
RNRL (Reliance Natural Resources Ltd) was focused on natural gas exploration and distribution. The key distractor is 'Petroleum' - while related, natural gas is the specific resource they were named for and worked with.
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Petroleum
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Natural gas
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Coal
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Oil & gas
D
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Explanation
CAIRN (Cairn India) is primarily an oil and gas exploration company. The key distractors are 'Petroleum' and 'Coal' - while petroleum is related, 'Oil & gas' is the broader and more accurate industry classification for their main operations.
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Oil
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Power
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Petroleum
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Natural Gas
D
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Explanation
GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) is a state-owned natural gas company. They handle gas transportation, distribution, and related infrastructure. The key distractor is 'Petroleum' - while related, natural gas is their specific focus.
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Ethyl alcohol
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Cellulose
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Bagasse
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Iatropha
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Biodiesel is produced from vegetable oils and animal fats, primarily from oilseed plants. Jatropha (D) is a major biodiesel source, though the option spells it as 'Iatropha' - this appears to be a typo for Jatropha. Ethyl alcohol (A), cellulose (B), and bagasse (C) are not biodiesel feedstocks.
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Gracilaria
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Chlorella
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Botryococcus
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Sargassum
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Botryococcus (C) is a green alga known for producing long-chain hydrocarbons, making it promising for biofuel production. Gracilaria (A), Chlorella (B), and Sargassum (D) are algae but not primarily hydrocarbon producers.
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Tetra Nitrous Timber
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Tetra Nitrous Toluene
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Tri Nitro Toluene
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Tri Nitrous Timber
C
Correct answer
Explanation
TNT stands for Tri Nitro Toluene, a well-known explosive compound. The name indicates its chemical structure - toluene with three nitro groups. It has been widely used in military and industrial applications due to its stability and safety.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Saccharin (the correct spelling) was discovered in 1879 by researchers working with coal tar derivatives, making it historically a coal-derived product. The accidental discovery occurred during experiments on coal tar compounds at Johns Hopkins University.
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Research and Development Explosive
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Re-nitramine Di Oxide
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Research Development Explosive
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Research Department Explosive
D
Correct answer
Explanation
RDX is a powerful military explosive developed during World War II. The name comes from 'Research Department Explosive' - it was developed by the US Research Department. Options A and C are common misconceptions; RDX is not related to Research and Development.
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It will explode.
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It will burn.
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It will sublime.
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It does not burn.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
RDX is relatively stable and will burn cleanly if ignited in small quantities without confinement - it requires a detonator to explode. This property makes it safer to handle than primary explosives. Option A is a common misconception; RDX doesn't detonate from simple burning.
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Multi Point Fuel Injection
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Mega Power Fuel Injection
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Multi Plug Fuel Injection
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Marginal Point Fuel Injection
A
Correct answer
Explanation
MPFI stands for Multi Point Fuel Injection, a system where fuel is injected into each cylinder's intake port individually. This provides better fuel efficiency and emissions control compared to single-point carburetor systems. The other options are not the correct expansion.