Plastics and Polymers – Their Uses and Hazards MCQs

1. What are plastics primarily made from?
(A) Minerals
(B) Cellulose
(C) Petroleum products
(D) Metals

2. Which of the following is a thermoplastic?
(A) Bakelite
(B) Melamine
(C) PVC
(D) Urea-formaldehyde

3. Which type of plastic can be remelted and reshaped?
(A) Thermosetting plastics
(B) Thermoplastics
(C) Natural polymers
(D) Biodegradable plastics

4. Which of the following is a natural polymer?
(A) Nylon
(B) Rayon
(C) Silk
(D) Polyester

5. One of the major hazards of plastic is that it:
(A) Is expensive
(B) Easily decomposes
(C) Is biodegradable
(D) Causes environmental pollution

6. Which plastic is commonly used to make bottles and containers?
(A) Bakelite
(B) PVC
(C) PET
(D) Nylon

7. Which of the following is a thermosetting plastic?
(A) Polyethylene
(B) Polystyrene
(C) Bakelite
(D) Teflon

8. Why are plastics harmful to animals?
(A) They attract animals
(B) They decompose quickly
(C) Animals eat them, leading to health issues or death
(D) Plastics dissolve in water

9. What does “non-biodegradable” mean in context of plastics?
(A) Easily broken down by microbes
(B) Recycled easily
(C) Not broken down naturally
(D) Dissolves in water

10. Which of the following is an effort to reduce plastic pollution?
(A) Using plastic bags
(B) Burning plastics
(C) Promoting single-use plastics
(D) Using cloth or jute bags