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

Green sand mould indicates that

  1. polymeric mould has been cured

  2. mould has been totally dried

  3. mould is green in colour

  4. mould contains moisture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A green sand mould is composed of a mixture of sand (silica sand, SiO_2), clay (which acts as binder) and water. The word green is associated with the condition of wetness or freshness and because the mould is left in the damp condition, hence the name "green sand mould".

Multiple choice physics light, shadows and images introduction to reflection of light light and sight images in plane mirror

Riya and Priya were sitting around a round table. They noticed that they could see their own and each other's image onto the table top. Then table top is made of

  1. Unpolished wood, covered with white cloth

  2. Polished glass of red colour

  3. Glass covered with cellophane paper

  4. Smoked glass covered with green colour cloth.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Polished glass of red colour reflects some of the light incident on it so images of the both persons are formed on it.

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.