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Polymers

Asked 13 times across 4 UPSC exams over 8 years (2017–2025), peaking in 2022.
13
PYQs
4/4
Exams
7
Years active
2017–2025
Span
2022
Peak
11/13
Answers

Sample questions

CDS2025
Why do plastics not degrade easily ?
  1. A They have strong ionic bonds.
  2. B They have strong covalent bonds.
  3. C They have strong metallic bonds.
  4. D They have very high melting points (> 500°C).
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
ESE2025
The long chain molecules are randomly oriented in
  1. A Plastic
  2. B Metal
  3. C Diamond
  4. D Coal
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Engineering › Mechanical
CSE2024

In which of the following are hydrogels used ?

  1. Controlled drug delivery in patients
  2. Mobile air-conditioning systems
  3. Preparation of industrial lubricants

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A 1 only ✓
  2. B 1 and 2 only
  3. C 2 and 3 only
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry

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