Extractive Metallurgy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Thiobacillus ferroxidans is used in
Correct Answer: Option A — bacterial leaching in acidic medium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
bacterial leaching in acidic medium is the correct answer to “Thiobacillus ferroxidans is used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 2 of 40
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Identify the metal that can not be produced by carbothermic reduction.
Correct Answer: Option D — Silver
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Silver is the correct answer to “Identify the metal that can not be produced by carbothermic reduction.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 3 of 40
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Match the following phenomena with the corresponding extraction related processes. P. Anode effect 1. Cu extraction Q. Formation of scaffolds 2. Blastfurnace R. Formation of white metal 3. Hydrocyclone S. Classification 4. Al extraction
Correct Answer: Option D — P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following phenomena with the corresponding extraction related processes. P. Anode effect 1. Cu extraction Q. Formation of scaffolds 2. Blastfurnace R. Formation of white metal 3. Hydrocyclone S. Classification 4. Al extraction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 4 of 40
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Percentage of copper present in concentrated copper sulphide ore is
Correct Answer: Option C — 15 - 35%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
15 - 35% is the correct answer to “Percentage of copper present in concentrated copper sulphide ore is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 5 of 40
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Match the following: Group 1 Group 2 P. Flash smelting 1. Tungsten Q. Blast furnace 2. Aluminium R. Reduction by hydrogen 3. Copper S. Fused salt electrowinning 4. Lead
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 following: Group 1 Group 2 P. Flash smelting 1. Tungsten Q. Blast furnace 2. Aluminium R. Reduction by hydrogen 3. Copper S. Fused salt electrowinning 4. Lead”. 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 most abundant metal present in the earth's crust is
Correct Answer: Option D — aluminium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
aluminium is the correct answer to “The most abundant metal present in the earth's crust is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 7 of 40
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In the Bayer process, bauxite is digested under pressure using
Correct Answer: Option B — NaOH
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NaOH is the correct answer to “In the Bayer process, bauxite is digested under pressure using”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 8 of 40
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Ores of magnesium are
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Ores of magnesium are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 9 of 40
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Speisses is a mixture of the following:
Correct Answer: Option A — Arsenides of heavy metals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arsenides of heavy metals is the correct answer to “Speisses is a mixture of the following:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 10 of 40
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Identify the incorrect statement with reference to unit processes in extractive metallurgy.
Correct Answer: Option B — Coking of coal is carried out in a shaft furnace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Coking of coal is carried out in a shaft furnace is the correct answer to “Identify the incorrect statement with reference to unit processes in extractive metallurgy.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 11 of 40
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Ores of Titanium are
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Ores of Titanium are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 12 of 40
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Which types process involve for Mg Extraction
Correct Answer: Option A — Pidgeon process
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pidgeon process is the correct answer to “Which types process involve for Mg Extraction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 13 of 40
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Match the following: Group 1 Group 2 P. Fire refinning 1. Zirconium Q. Zone refinning 2. Nickel R. Refinning via carbonyl 3. Germanium S. Iodide refining 4. Copper
Correct Answer: Option A — P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following: Group 1 Group 2 P. Fire refinning 1. Zirconium Q. Zone refinning 2. Nickel R. Refinning via carbonyl 3. Germanium S. Iodide refining 4. Copper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 14 of 40
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Debismuthizing of lead extraction
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Debismuthizing of lead extraction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 15 of 40
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Match the metals in Group 1 with the processes in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Aluminium 1. Poling Q. Copper 2. Fused salt electrolysis R. Zinc 3. Rotary kiln process S. Iron sponge 4. Distillation
Correct Answer: Option D — 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 metals in Group 1 with the processes in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Aluminium 1. Poling Q. Copper 2. Fused salt electrolysis R. Zinc 3. Rotary kiln process S. Iron sponge 4. Distillation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 16 of 40
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Match the process in group 1 to its description in group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. COREX process 1. Decarburisation of liquid steel Q. OBM process 2. Steel making using oxygen R. Carbonyl process 3. Nickel refmning S. AOD process 4. Alternative route of liquid iron production
Correct Answer: Option A — P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1 is the correct answer to “Match the process in group 1 to its description in group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. COREX process 1. Decarburisation of liquid steel Q. OBM process 2. Steel making using oxygen R. Carbonyl process 3. Nickel refmning S. AOD process 4. Alternative route of liquid iron production”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 17 of 40
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Identify the correct statement with reference to the extractive metallurgy of aluminium.
Correct Answer: Option A — The electrolyte consists of molten Na3AlF6 with approximately 1 to 8% Al2O3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The electrolyte consists of molten Na3AlF6 with approximately 1 to 8% Al2O3 is the correct answer to “Identify the correct statement with reference to the extractive metallurgy of aluminium.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 18 of 40
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Which types of process generally take place by friction moments along wet vibrating solid surface
Correct Answer: Option B — Tabling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tabling is the correct answer to “Which types of process generally take place by friction moments along wet vibrating solid surface”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 19 of 40
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Monazite deposits constitute an important source forthe following metal
Correct Answer: Option A — Thorium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thorium is the correct answer to “Monazite deposits constitute an important source forthe following metal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 20 of 40
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The Al 2 O 3 content of cryolite in Hall-Heroult's cell is maintained between
Correct Answer: Option A — 2 - 5%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 - 5% is the correct answer to “The Al 2 O 3 content of cryolite in Hall-Heroult's cell is maintained between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 21 of 40
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Hydrometallurgy is a process of extraction in which extraction of metal is done
Correct Answer: Option B — Lean oxide and mixed copper ore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lean oxide and mixed copper ore is the correct answer to “Hydrometallurgy is a process of extraction in which extraction of metal is done”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 22 of 40
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Percentage of nickel present in concentrated Ni ore is
Correct Answer: Option C — 10%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10% is the correct answer to “Percentage of nickel present in concentrated Ni ore is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 23 of 40
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Which metal is extracted by leaching?
Correct Answer: Option D — Gold
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gold is the correct answer to “Which metal is extracted by leaching”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 24 of 40
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Mattee smelting is used in the extraction of
Correct Answer: Option D — copper
Detailed Academic Explanation:
copper is the correct answer to “Mattee smelting is used in the extraction of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 25 of 40
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If supposed speed of rotation of ball mill is too much high, then what force generally take place inside the container.
Correct Answer: Option A — Centrifuging
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Centrifuging is the correct answer to “If supposed speed of rotation of ball mill is too much high, then what force generally take place inside the container.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 26 of 40
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Process of extraction of Zn is
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Process of extraction of Zn is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 27 of 40
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In a roasting process, the set of conditions that favour sulphate formation from metal sulphide concentrates are. P. high temperature Q. high partial pressure of oxygen R. use of excess air S. high partial pressure of SO 3
Correct Answer: Option C — Q and S
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Q and S is the correct answer to “In a roasting process, the set of conditions that favour sulphate formation from metal sulphide concentrates are. P. high temperature Q. high partial pressure of oxygen R. use of excess air S. high partial pressure of SO 3”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 28 of 40
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What are the uses of Manganese
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “What are the uses of Manganese”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 29 of 40
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Match the extraction methods in Group 1 with the metals in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Roasting followed by carbothermic reduction 1. Ti Q. Electrolysis of fused salt 2. Pb R. Roasting followed by controlled oxidation 3. Al S. Halide process 4. Cu 5. Au
Correct Answer: Option A — P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1 is the correct answer to “Match the extraction methods in Group 1 with the metals in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Roasting followed by carbothermic reduction 1. Ti Q. Electrolysis of fused salt 2. Pb R. Roasting followed by controlled oxidation 3. Al S. Halide process 4. Cu 5. Au”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 30 of 40
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In the Gadeu Process, the purity in % and density of Aluminium
Correct Answer: Option A — 2.29 & 99.99
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.29 & 99.99 is the correct answer to “In the Gadeu Process, the purity in % and density of Aluminium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 31 of 40
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What are the disadvantages of Newer Process
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “What are the disadvantages of Newer Process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 32 of 40
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In the commercial production of which of the following metals, metallothermic reduction is used?
Correct Answer: Option B — Zinc
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zinc is the correct answer to “In the commercial production of which of the following metals, metallothermic reduction is used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 33 of 40
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Which one of the following minerals is a source of titanium?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ilmenite
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ilmenite is the correct answer to “Which one of the following minerals is a source of titanium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 34 of 40
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Match the metal in Group 1 with its corresponding ore in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Ni 1. Monazite Q. Th 2. Cassiterite R. Pb 3. Penlandite S. Sn 4. Galena
Correct Answer: Option C — P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2 is the correct answer to “Match the metal in Group 1 with its corresponding ore in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Ni 1. Monazite Q. Th 2. Cassiterite R. Pb 3. Penlandite S. Sn 4. Galena”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 35 of 40
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Zone refinning is a process in which
Correct Answer: Option C — a metal in the form of long rod is melted over a short length and molten region is made to traverse along the length of the rod
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a metal in the form of long rod is melted over a short length and molten region is made to traverse along the length of the rod is the correct answer to “Zone refinning is a process in which”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 36 of 40
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Match the following metals with their extraction processes. Group 1 Group 2 P. Gold 1. Pidgeon process Q. Titanium 2. Cyanidation R. Magnesium 3. Mond process S. Nickel 4. Kroll's process
Correct Answer: Option A — 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 following metals with their extraction processes. Group 1 Group 2 P. Gold 1. Pidgeon process Q. Titanium 2. Cyanidation R. Magnesium 3. Mond process S. Nickel 4. Kroll's process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 37 of 40
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Characteristics of Aluminium metal
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Characteristics of Aluminium metal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 38 of 40
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Match the following ores with their chemical formula. Group 1 Group 2 P. Sphalerite 1. Cu 2 S Q. Covellite 2. CuS R. Anglesite 3. PbSO 4 S. Chalcocite 4. ZnS
Correct Answer: Option A — P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following ores with their chemical formula. Group 1 Group 2 P. Sphalerite 1. Cu 2 S Q. Covellite 2. CuS R. Anglesite 3. PbSO 4 S. Chalcocite 4. ZnS”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 39 of 40
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Match the metals listed in Group 1 with the most. appropriate extraction routes listed in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Al 1. Blast Furnace Q. Ti 2. Matte Srrielting R. Cu 3. Electrolysis of Fused Salts S. Fe 4. Halide Metallurgy
Correct Answer: Option B — 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 metals listed in Group 1 with the most. appropriate extraction routes listed in Group 2 . Group 1 Group 2 P. Al 1. Blast Furnace Q. Ti 2. Matte Srrielting R. Cu 3. Electrolysis of Fused Salts S. Fe 4. Halide Metallurgy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
Question 40 of 40
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Which of the following statements regarding Kroll's process is not correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — Reduction is done only by sodium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reduction is done only by sodium is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements regarding Kroll's process is not correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Extractive Metallurgy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Extractive Metallurgy
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