Chemistry: Organic Chemistry: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Science and Technology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Science and Technology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2000Science and Technology · Chemistry: Organic Chemistry
Q1. Match List-I (Industrial process) with List-II (Industry with which associated) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
List-II
A. Cracking
1. Rubber
B. Smelting
2. Petroleum
C. Hydrogenation
3. Copper
D. Vulcanization
4. Edible fats
Explanation
A is matched with 2: Cracking is a process in the petroleum industry where large hydrocarbons are broken into smaller hydrocarbons like gasoline and diesel. B is matched with 3:Smelting is used in the copper industry to extract metal from its ore by heating it in a furnace. C is matched with 4: Hydrogenation is used in the production of edible fats by adding hydrogen to vegetable oils, converting them into margarine or vanaspati. D is matched with 1: Vulcanization is a process in the rubber industry where sulfur is added to raw rubber to improve its elasticity and strength.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2000
(b) A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Chemistry: Organic Chemistry?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Science and Technology), asked from 1996 to 2009. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Chemistry: Organic Chemistry?
Questions on Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Science and Technology) are available for 10 years, from 1996 to 2009. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
