Chemical Engineering Basics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Chemical Engineering MCQs on Chemical Engineering Basics — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for FPSC, PPSC, PAEC, OGDCL.
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Lead is poured into the joints between two __________ pipes.
Correct Answer: Option A — Cast iron
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cast iron is the correct answer to “Lead is poured into the joints between two __________ pipes.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Free oxygen is removed from boiler feed water, because it
Correct Answer: Option B — Is corrosive
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is corrosive is the correct answer to “Free oxygen is removed from boiler feed water, because it”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Inspection of surface and sub-surface cracks in non-magnetic alloys is done by __________ testing method.
Correct Answer: Option C — Dye penetrant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dye penetrant is the correct answer to “Inspection of surface and sub-surface cracks in non-magnetic alloys is done by __________ testing method.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
For a thermodynamic system undergoing a process, which of the following pairs best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed by the pressure volume plot ?
Correct Answer: Option A — Temperature - entropy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Temperature - entropy is the correct answer to “For a thermodynamic system undergoing a process, which of the following pairs best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed by the pressure volume plot”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
In "Imperial Smelting Process" for extraction of zinc, zinc vapour thus produced is quenched in the external condenser by the use of the following :
Correct Answer: Option D — Rain of molten lead
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rain of molten lead is the correct answer to “In "Imperial Smelting Process" for extraction of zinc, zinc vapour thus produced is quenched in the external condenser by the use of the following :”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Milligram of KOH required to saponify 1 gm of oil is called its __________ number.
Correct Answer: Option A — Saponification
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saponification is the correct answer to “Milligram of KOH required to saponify 1 gm of oil is called its __________ number.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
A controller action in which there is a con-tinous relation between the values of controlled variable and the rate of change of conrolled output signal is called the __________ action.
Correct Answer: Option B — Integral
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Integral is the correct answer to “A controller action in which there is a con-tinous relation between the values of controlled variable and the rate of change of conrolled output signal is called the __________ action.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Angular displacement can be measured suitably by a
Correct Answer: Option A — Shaft encoder
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shaft encoder is the correct answer to “Angular displacement can be measured suitably by a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Cold cracking in the heat affected zone of a high strength steel weld can take place because of the
Correct Answer: Option B — Martensite formation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Martensite formation is the correct answer to “Cold cracking in the heat affected zone of a high strength steel weld can take place because of the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Which of the following are made out of the carbon steel having carbon content of 0.9 to 1% ?
Correct Answer: Option A — Small punches, broaches reamers and springs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Small punches, broaches reamers and springs is the correct answer to “Which of the following are made out of the carbon steel having carbon content of 0.9 to 1%”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Alumina, silica, lime and iron oxide are the basic raw material for the manufacture of portland cement. The component of Portland cement which first hardens is
Correct Answer: Option A — 5CaO . 3Al2O3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5CaO . 3Al2O3 is the correct answer to “Alumina, silica, lime and iron oxide are the basic raw material for the manufacture of portland cement. The component of Portland cement which first hardens is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Correct Answer: Option C — Prevent the back flow of water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prevent the back flow of water is the correct answer to “Function of feed check valve in a boiler is to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
High carbon steel is the correct answer to “Cold chiesel & hammers are made of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Low pounhg temperature is the correct answer to “In a casting, cold shut defect is caused by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Capacity & power requirement for an air compressor working at high altitude compared to sea-level will be
Correct Answer: Option B — Less
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Less is the correct answer to “Capacity & power requirement for an air compressor working at high altitude compared to sea-level will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Routing in production, planning & control is concerned with the
Correct Answer: Option A — Sequence of operation to be performed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sequence of operation to be performed is the correct answer to “Routing in production, planning & control is concerned with the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
The emf of a Deniell cell Zn | Zn 2+ || Cu 2+ | Cu can be increased by
Correct Answer: Option D — Increasing the concentration of copper sulphate solution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increasing the concentration of copper sulphate solution is the correct answer to “The emf of a Deniell cell Zn | Zn 2+ || Cu 2+ | Cu can be increased by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
For the same heat input & compression ratio, efficiency of Otto cycle is higher than that of diesel cycle, because in Otto cycle.
Correct Answer: Option A — Heat rejection is lower
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heat rejection is lower is the correct answer to “For the same heat input & compression ratio, efficiency of Otto cycle is higher than that of diesel cycle, because in Otto cycle.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
In the Bayer's process, bauxite is digested under pressure using
Correct Answer: Option B — NaOH
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NaOH is the correct answer to “In the Bayer's process, bauxite is digested under pressure using”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Tensile is the correct answer to “__________ forces do not act in case of fluids.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Powder metallurgy process does not make metal powder by
Correct Answer: Option C — Hammering
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hammering is the correct answer to “Powder metallurgy process does not make metal powder by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Circulation of liquid metal (i.e. molten sodium) in a liquid metal cooled nuclear reactor is done by a/an __________ pump.
Correct Answer: Option A — Electromagnetic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Electromagnetic is the correct answer to “Circulation of liquid metal (i.e. molten sodium) in a liquid metal cooled nuclear reactor is done by a/an __________ pump.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Carbides is the correct answer to “Dies for wire drawing are generally made of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
When the wet steam is throttled but still remains wet at the exit of the throttle valve, then its temperature & dryness fraction respectively
Correct Answer: Option A — Decreases & increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decreases & increases is the correct answer to “When the wet steam is throttled but still remains wet at the exit of the throttle valve, then its temperature & dryness fraction respectively”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Which of the following is an example of stress corrosion ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) & (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) & (B) is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an example of stress corrosion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Which of the following is not a characteristic observed in material failure by fatigue fracture ?
Correct Answer: Option B — Initiation of crack from below the surface does not occur
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Initiation of crack from below the surface does not occur is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a characteristic observed in material failure by fatigue fracture”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
While the oxy-acetylene flame produces a temperature of 3200°C, the temperature produced by oxy-hydrogen flame is about __________ °C.
Correct Answer: Option B — 2000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2000 is the correct answer to “While the oxy-acetylene flame produces a temperature of 3200°C, the temperature produced by oxy-hydrogen flame is about __________ °C.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
The total frictional resistance to fluid flow does not depend upon the
Correct Answer: Option B — Fluid pressure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fluid pressure is the correct answer to “The total frictional resistance to fluid flow does not depend upon the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
None of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a unit of time”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
In extrusion of metals, which of the following statement is true ?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hollow ram is used for indirect extrusion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hollow ram is used for indirect extrusion is the correct answer to “In extrusion of metals, which of the following statement is true”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
__________ is the most suitable lubricant for drawing mild steel wires?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sodium stearate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sodium stearate is the correct answer to “__________ is the most suitable lubricant for drawing mild steel wires”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Maraging steels derive their strength from the following mechanism:
Correct Answer: Option A — A fine, highly dislocated and strong martensite
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A fine, highly dislocated and strong martensite is the correct answer to “Maraging steels derive their strength from the following mechanism:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Hot compressed air is the correct answer to “Ignition of fuel in a diesel engine is by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Calcium silicate is the correct answer to “Blast furnace slag is mainly molten”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Bernoulli's theorem is the correct answer to “Paint spray gun works on the principle of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
For the irreversible reaction, C a + 2C = C a C 2 , ΔH°298 = -60000 J.mole -1 . If a system initially containing 2 moles of calcium, 3 moles of carbon and 1 mole of calcium carbide is allowed to react to completion, the heat evolved at 298 K will be
Correct Answer: Option C — 90000 J
Detailed Academic Explanation:
90000 J is the correct answer to “For the irreversible reaction, C a + 2C = C a C 2 , ΔH°298 = -60000 J.mole -1 . If a system initially containing 2 moles of calcium, 3 moles of carbon and 1 mole of calcium carbide is allowed to react to completion, the heat evolved at 298 K will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
__________ is the hardest oxide and is hence used where high wear resistance at high temperature is required.
Correct Answer: Option C — Alumina
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alumina is the correct answer to “__________ is the hardest oxide and is hence used where high wear resistance at high temperature is required.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Principal alloying elements of cast tool alloys which have very high wear resistance & high temperature strength are
Correct Answer: Option A — Cobalt, chromium & tungsten
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cobalt, chromium & tungsten is the correct answer to “Principal alloying elements of cast tool alloys which have very high wear resistance & high temperature strength are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Which of the following welding processes employs the highest welding temperature ?
Correct Answer: Option D — Resistance welding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Resistance welding is the correct answer to “Which of the following welding processes employs the highest welding temperature”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
Which of the following is a boiler accessory i.e., not a boiler mounting ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Feed water pump
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Feed water pump is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a boiler accessory i.e., not a boiler mounting”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Engineering Basics.
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.