Extractive Metallurgy — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Titanium is produced by
Correct Answer: Option C — magnesium reduction of TiCl4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
magnesium reduction of TiCl4 is the correct answer to “Titanium is produced by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 2 of 40
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Given the following assertion 'A' . and the reason 'R' the correct option is Assertion A: In Bayer's process, high pressure is used to dissolve alumina from bauxite. Reason R: Pressure increases the boiling point of water.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and R are correct and R is the correct reason for A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct reason for A is the correct answer to “Given the following assertion 'A' . and the reason 'R' the correct option is Assertion A: In Bayer's process, high pressure is used to dissolve alumina from bauxite. Reason R: Pressure increases the boiling point of water.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 3 of 40
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Characteristics of Zinc meta
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Characteristics of Zinc meta”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 4 of 40
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Match the type of reagent used in floatation in Group 1 with reagent in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Collector 1. Pine oil Q. Regulator 2. Copper sulphate R. Activator 3. Sodium ethyl xanthate S. Frother 4. Lime
Correct Answer: Option C — P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1 is the correct answer to “Match the type of reagent used in floatation in Group 1 with reagent in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Collector 1. Pine oil Q. Regulator 2. Copper sulphate R. Activator 3. Sodium ethyl xanthate S. Frother 4. Lime”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 5 of 40
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The process of cementation involves
Correct Answer: Option B — elimination of a more reactive metal from molten metal by preferential oxidation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
elimination of a more reactive metal from molten metal by preferential oxidation is the correct answer to “The process of cementation involves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 6 of 40
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The following metals such as Mg, Al and Na is used to extract from
Correct Answer: Option B — Fused Salt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fused Salt is the correct answer to “The following metals such as Mg, Al and Na is used to extract from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 7 of 40
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A conventional (Pierce-Smith) copoer converter is
Correct Answer: Option D — Side blown with multiple tuyer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Side blown with multiple tuyer is the correct answer to “A conventional (Pierce-Smith) copoer converter is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 8 of 40
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Who has practically demonstrated the electrolysis of sodium hydroxide
Correct Answer: Option B — Castner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Castner is the correct answer to “Who has practically demonstrated the electrolysis of sodium hydroxide”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 9 of 40
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Match the processes given in Group I with the corresponding metals in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Matte smelting 1. Lead Q. Cyanide leaching 2. Copper R. Carbothermic reduction 3. Gold S. Fused salt electrolysis 4. Aluminium
Correct Answer: Option B — P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4 is the correct answer to “Match the processes given in Group I with the corresponding metals in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Matte smelting 1. Lead Q. Cyanide leaching 2. Copper R. Carbothermic reduction 3. Gold S. Fused salt electrolysis 4. Aluminium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 10 of 40
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Match the unit processes in Group 1 with the objectives in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Leaching 1. Precipitation of metal in aqueous solution Q. Cementation 2. Selective dissolution of metal R. Roasting 3. Conversion of mattee to metal S. Converting 4. Conversion of sulfide to oxide 5. Separation of metal from slag
Correct Answer: Option B — P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3 is the correct answer to “Match the unit processes in Group 1 with the objectives in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Leaching 1. Precipitation of metal in aqueous solution Q. Cementation 2. Selective dissolution of metal R. Roasting 3. Conversion of mattee to metal S. Converting 4. Conversion of sulfide to oxide 5. Separation of metal from slag”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 11 of 40
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How much range of sintering temperature (°C) is generally used for Zinc sulphate
Correct Answer: Option A — 1200 - 1400
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1200 - 1400 is the correct answer to “How much range of sintering temperature (°C) is generally used for Zinc sulphate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 12 of 40
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In Bayer Process, how much % of the gibbsite is converted into aluminum oxide
Correct Answer: Option D — 90%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
90% is the correct answer to “In Bayer Process, how much % of the gibbsite is converted into aluminum oxide”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 13 of 40
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Ores of copper are
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Ores of copper are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 14 of 40
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Which of the following is a suitable method to remove hydrogen from molten Aluminium?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bubble humidified argon gas through the melt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bubble humidified argon gas through the melt is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a suitable method to remove hydrogen from molten Aluminium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 15 of 40
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For electrorefining of Al which statement is correct
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “For electrorefining of Al which statement is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 16 of 40
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Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion: For the extraction of metal values from their sulphide concentrates by hydrometallurgical route, leaching with oxygen under high pressure is used. Reason: Presence of oxygen under high pressure causes roasting of sulphides, which helps in leaching of the values.
Correct Answer: Option C — both a and r are true, and r is the reason for a
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both a and r are true, and r is the reason for a is the correct answer to “Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion: For the extraction of metal values from their sulphide concentrates by hydrometallurgical route, leaching with oxygen under high pressure is used. Reason: Presence of oxygen under high pressure causes roasting of sulphides, which helps in leaching of the values.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 17 of 40
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Phosphorous is added to copper melt to
Correct Answer: Option A — remove hydrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
remove hydrogen is the correct answer to “Phosphorous is added to copper melt to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 18 of 40
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The product(s) of roasting of a sulfide ore is (are)
Correct Answer: Option A — oxide only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
oxide only is the correct answer to “The product(s) of roasting of a sulfide ore is (are)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 19 of 40
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Match. the entities in Column 1 with the corresponding processes in Column 2 . Column 1 Column 2 P. Xanthate salts 1. Extraction of AI Q. Thiobacillus Ferrooxidans 2. Flotation R. Hydrocyclone 3. Classification S. Anode effect 4. Bacterial Leaching
Correct Answer: Option C — P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2 is the correct answer to “Match. the entities in Column 1 with the corresponding processes in Column 2 . Column 1 Column 2 P. Xanthate salts 1. Extraction of AI Q. Thiobacillus Ferrooxidans 2. Flotation R. Hydrocyclone 3. Classification S. Anode effect 4. Bacterial Leaching”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 20 of 40
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What are the advantages of ISP of Zn extraction
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “What are the advantages of ISP of Zn extraction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 21 of 40
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Identify the correct combination of the following statements. P. Bessemer converter can be used in copper smelting. Q. The Mond process for nickel involves reaction of metal with H 2 gas. R. Roasted ZnS concentrates can be smelted in a blast furnace. S. Magnesium metal can be produced by electrolysis of sea water.
Correct Answer: Option A — P, R and S
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P, R and S is the correct answer to “Identify the correct combination of the following statements. P. Bessemer converter can be used in copper smelting. Q. The Mond process for nickel involves reaction of metal with H 2 gas. R. Roasted ZnS concentrates can be smelted in a blast furnace. S. Magnesium metal can be produced by electrolysis of sea water.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 22 of 40
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Which elements may be detected by magnetic methods?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which elements may be detected by magnetic methods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 23 of 40
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Ores of Tin are
Correct Answer: Option A — Cassiterite: SnO2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cassiterite: SnO2 is the correct answer to “Ores of Tin are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 24 of 40
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What are the uses of copper
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “What are the uses of copper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 25 of 40
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Match the metal in Group 1 with the corresponding ores in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Lead 1. Columbite Q. Zinc 2. Cassiterite R. Uranium 3. Galena S. Niobium 4. Pitchblende 5. Sphalerite
Correct Answer: Option C — P-3, Q-5, R-4, S-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-5, R-4, S-1 is the correct answer to “Match the metal in Group 1 with the corresponding ores in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Lead 1. Columbite Q. Zinc 2. Cassiterite R. Uranium 3. Galena S. Niobium 4. Pitchblende 5. Sphalerite”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 26 of 40
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In Zinc recovery system, the zinc containing lead pumped from condensed at a temperature (°C)
Correct Answer: Option B — 550
Detailed Academic Explanation:
550 is the correct answer to “In Zinc recovery system, the zinc containing lead pumped from condensed at a temperature (°C)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 27 of 40
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Cassiterite is an important source for
Correct Answer: Option A — tin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
tin is the correct answer to “Cassiterite is an important source for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 28 of 40
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Match the metallurgical processes in Group 1 with their corresponding reactors type in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Roasting of sulfide concentrate 1. Pneumatic reactor Q. L.D. steel making 2. Retort R. Dwight-Lloyd sintering 3. Travelling grate reactor S. Zinc extrrction 4. Fluidised bed reactor
Correct Answer: Option B — P-4, Q-1, R-3, S-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-4, Q-1, R-3, S-2 is the correct answer to “Match the metallurgical processes in Group 1 with their corresponding reactors type in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Roasting of sulfide concentrate 1. Pneumatic reactor Q. L.D. steel making 2. Retort R. Dwight-Lloyd sintering 3. Travelling grate reactor S. Zinc extrrction 4. Fluidised bed reactor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 29 of 40
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In Pidgeon process, the reducing agent used is
Correct Answer: Option D — ferrosilicon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ferrosilicon is the correct answer to “In Pidgeon process, the reducing agent used is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 30 of 40
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The major advantage of using flash roasters over multi hearth roasters is
Correct Answer: Option A — a significant increase in production rate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a significant increase in production rate is the correct answer to “The major advantage of using flash roasters over multi hearth roasters is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 31 of 40
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Match the following metals in Group 1 with their production methods in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2/strong> P. Titanium 1. Mend's process Q. Nickel 2. Pidgeon's process R. Magnesium 3. Imperial smelting S. Zinc 4. Kroll's process 5. Cynidation
Correct Answer: Option C — P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following metals in Group 1 with their production methods in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2/strong> P. Titanium 1. Mend's process Q. Nickel 2. Pidgeon's process R. Magnesium 3. Imperial smelting S. Zinc 4. Kroll's process 5. Cynidation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 32 of 40
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Which types of chemicals opposes the action of collector by rendering the mineral surface
Correct Answer: Option C — Collector
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Collector is the correct answer to “Which types of chemicals opposes the action of collector by rendering the mineral surface”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 33 of 40
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Cadmium in zinc leach liquor is removed by cementation using
Correct Answer: Option A — zinc
Detailed Academic Explanation:
zinc is the correct answer to “Cadmium in zinc leach liquor is removed by cementation using”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 34 of 40
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Zn is commercially extracted from which of the following minerals?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sphalerite
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sphalerite is the correct answer to “Zn is commercially extracted from which of the following minerals”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 35 of 40
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What are the uses of Niobium
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “What are the uses of Niobium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 36 of 40
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Traditional copper converters are
Correct Answer: Option A — side blown
Detailed Academic Explanation:
side blown is the correct answer to “Traditional copper converters are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 37 of 40
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According to geological survey of India that India had a potential reserve of about . . . . . . . . million ton of bauxite which contain alumina of more than 50%.
Correct Answer: Option A — 250
Detailed Academic Explanation:
250 is the correct answer to “According to geological survey of India that India had a potential reserve of about . . . . . . . . million ton of bauxite which contain alumina of more than 50%.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 38 of 40
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Aluminium is not commercially produced by carbon-thermic reduction primarily, because
Correct Answer: Option D — Al-Al2O3 Iine is too low in the Ellingham diagram and needs excessively high temperature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Al-Al2O3 Iine is too low in the Ellingham diagram and needs excessively high temperature is the correct answer to “Aluminium is not commercially produced by carbon-thermic reduction primarily, because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 39 of 40
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Copper deposits are found in India at the following location:
Correct Answer: Option C — Khetri
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khetri is the correct answer to “Copper deposits are found in India at the following location:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 40 of 40
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The reductant used in the extraction of magnesium from calcinated dolomite via Pidgeon's process is
Correct Answer: Option C — ferrosilicon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ferrosilicon is the correct answer to “The reductant used in the extraction of magnesium from calcinated dolomite via Pidgeon's process is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
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