Science General · Chemistry

Materials and Their Applications

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Materials and Their Applications questions examine the properties and uses of raw materials like ceramics, cement, clay, and glass. This topic is a core component of general science in SSC, railways, and technical exams. Review these questions to master the practical applications of various compounds.

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Materials and Their Applications Questions

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

The traditional raw materials like wood, glass are replaced by ____________.

  1. electronics

  2. iron and steel

  3. petrochemicals

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Petrochemicals are used to synthesize polymers and plastics that have largely replaced traditional materials like wood and glass in many industrial and consumer applications.

Multiple choice chemistry nature of things objects around us different types of materials materials around us and importance of grouping

Which of the following objects are correctly matched with its material?

  1. Quilt, bed-sheet, cloth - cotton

  2. Utensils, frames, furniture - wood

  3. Crockery, vase, decorative articles - clay

  4. Jewellery, ornaments, jewellery box - gems
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Quilt, bedsheet and clothes all are made from cotton. Utensils, frames and furniture are made from metals. Crockery, vase and decorative articles are made from glass and jewellery, ornaments and jewellery box are made of metals as gold or silver in which gems are used to decorate them.

Multiple choice chemistry nature of things objects around us different types of materials materials around us and importance of grouping

Cart, wheels and plough these materials are made up of :

  1. wood

  2. plastic

  3. metal

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cart (Bullock-cart), wheels and plough are made of wood.


Carts are the vehicles designed for transportation of goods to small distances; using two wheels which are also made of wood and normally pulled by one or a pair of animals, or handcarts are also there which are pulled or pushed by humans.


Wheels can be made of wood as well as metals.

Plough which is used in farming to dig soil is also made of wood, nowadays its made up of metal. 


Hence the option A is correct.

Multiple choice chemistry nature of things objects around us different types of materials materials around us and importance of grouping

Which of the following object can be made by same materials_____.

  1. bottles, utensils, toys

  2. chair, table, house

  3. ornaments, umbrella, tents

  4. well, tube well, handpump
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A plastic is any material that can be shaped or molten into any form,

so you can find it in bottle, utensils,toy ,etc
Hence, 
option $A$ is correct answer.

Multiple choice chemistry nature of things objects around us different types of materials materials around us and importance of grouping

Identify which group of objects are made from the same material.

  1. Comb, hairclip, water bottle and shoes

  2. Shoes, brief-case, belts and flower pot

  3. Car, bike, bicycle and ship

  4. Shirts, night suits, bed-sheets and mirrors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The option $C$ contain the objects made up of by same material that is plastic .

Multiple choice chemistry nature of things objects around us different types of materials materials around us and importance of grouping

Which of the following object(s) are made from plastic?

  1. Bucket

  2. Table

  3. Plate (thali)

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Plastic is a very useful polymer. It is used on a large scale for production of various articles. Buckets, tables, plates, chairs, bottles are few examples of articles made of plastic. Hence answer is option D.

Multiple choice chemistry nature of things objects around us different types of materials materials around us and importance of grouping

Which of the following object(s) are made from steel?

  1. Cupboard

  2. Table

  3. Chair

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Steel is an important alloy of ions that is used on a very large scale in modern industry due to its high durability and strength. It is also used to manufacture tables, chairs, cupboards, fans, utensils,etc. Thus answer is option D.