Polymers
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
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27Papers covered
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
| Year | Questions | Papers | Avg / paper | Weightage |
|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.96% ↓1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.98% ↓1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% ↓10% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.22% →0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.22% →0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.22% →0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.22% →0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.22% ↓50% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.44% ↑97.8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.25% ↓40.1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1.5 | 3.75% ↑203.8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.23% ↓1.2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.25% ↓36.2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.96% →0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.96% ↓2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% →0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% →0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% ↓4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.08% ↓49% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.08% ↑104.1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.00% ↑2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.96% →0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.96% |
⚠ 31 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
1
Which amongst the following molecules on polymerization produces neoprene?
- H2C= Cl |C-CH=CH2
- H2C=CH-C CH
- H2C= CH3 |C-CH=CH2
- H2C=CH-CH=CH2
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2023
2
Which statement regarding polymers is not correct?
- Elastomers have polymer chains held together by weak intermolecular forces
- Fibers possess high tensile strength
- Thermoplastic polymers are capable of repeatedly softening and hardening on heating and cooling respectively
- Thermosetting polymers are reusable
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2022
3
Which among the following is a thermoplastic polymer?
- Melamine polymer
- Bakelite
- Polythene
- Urea-formaldehyde resin
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2022 (Phase 2)
4
Which one of the following polymers is prepared by addition polymerisation?
- Dacron
- Teflon
- Nylon-66
- Novolac
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2021
5
Which of the following is a natural polymer?
- poly (Butadiene-styrene)
- polybutadiene
- poly (Butadiene-acrylonitrile)
- cis-1,4-polyisoprene
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2020
6
The biodegradable polymer is :
- nylon-6
- Buna-S
- nylon-6, 6
- nylon-2-nylon 6
Out of syllabusNEET (UG) 2019
7
Regarding cross-linked or network polymers, which of the following statements is incorrect?
- They contain covalent bonds between various linear polymer chains.
- They are formed from bi- and tri-functional monomers.
- Examples are bakelite and melamine.
- They contain strong covalent bonds in their polymer chains.
Out of syllabusNEET 2018
8
Natural rubber has
- alternate cis- and trans-configuration
- random cis- and trans-configuration
- all cis-configuration
- all trans-configuration.
Out of syllabusNEET 2016 (Phase 1)
9
Which one of the following structures represents nylon 6, 6 polymer?
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
Out of syllabusNEET 2016 (Phase 2)
10
Caprolactam is used for the manufacture of
- teflon
- terylene
- nylon 6, 6
- nylon 6
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2015
11
Biodegradable polymer which can be produced from glycine and aminocaproic acid is
- buna - N
- nylon 6, 6
- nylon 2-nylon 6
- PHBV
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
12
Which of the following organic compounds polymerizes to form the polyester dacron?
- Propylene and para HO-(C6H4)-OH
- Benzoic acid and ethanol
- Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol
- Benzoic acid and para HO-(C6H4)-OH
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2014
13
Which one of the following is an example of thermosetting polymer?
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2014
14
Nylon is an example of
- polyamide
- polythene
- polyester
- polysaccharide.
Out of syllabusNEET 2013
15
Which is the monomer of neoprene in the following?
- CH2= Cl |C-CH=CH2
- CH2=CH-C CH
- CH2=CH-CH=CH2
- CH2= CH3 |C-CH=CH2
Out of syllabusNEET 2013
16
Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable polymer?
- CH2=CH-CN and CH2=CH-CH=CH2
- H2N-CH2-COOH and H2N-(CH2)5-COOH
- HO-CH2-CH2-OH and [figure]
- [figure] and CH2=CH-CH=CH2
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2012 (Mains)
17
Which one of the following is not a condensation polymer?
- Melamine
- Glyptal
- Dacron
- Neoprene
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
18
Which of the following statements is false?
- Artificial silk is derived from cellulose.
- Nylon-6, 6 is an example of elastomer.
- The repeat unit in natural rubber is isoprene.
- Both starch and cellulose are polymers of glucose.
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
19
Of the following which one is classified as polyester polymer?
- Terylene
- Bakelite
- Melamine
- Nylon-6,6
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
20
Which of the following structures represents neoprene polymer?
- [-CH2- Cl |C=CH-CH2- ]n
- [-CH2- Cl |CH- ]n
- [-CH2- CN |CH- ]n
- [- C6H5 |CH-CH2- ]n
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2010 (Prelims)
21
Structures of some common polymers are given. Which one is not correctly presented?
- Neoprene : [figure]
- Terylene : [figure]
- Nylon 6,6 : [figure]
- Teflon : [figure]
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2009
22
Which one of the following statements is not true?
- Buna-S is a copolymer of butadiene and styrene.
- Natural rubber is a 1,4-polymer of isoprene.
- In vulcanization, the formation of sulphur bridges between different chains makes rubber harder and stronger.
- Natural rubber has the trans-configuration at every double bond.
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2008
23
Which one of the following polymers is prepared by condensation polymerisation?
- Teflon
- Natural rubber
- Polystyrene
- Nylon-6,6
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2007
24
[ NH(CH2)6NHCO(CH2)4CO ]n is a
- homopolymer
- copolymer
- addition polymer
- thermosetting polymer.
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2006
25
The monomer of the polymer [figure]
- [figure]
- CH3CH=CHCH3
- CH3CH=CH2
- (CH3)2C=C(CH3)2
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2005
26
Which one of the following is a chain growth polymer?
- Starch
- Nucleic acid
- Polystyrene
- Protein
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2004
27
Acrilan is a hard, horny and a high melting material. Which one of the following represents its structure?
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
- [figure]
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2003
28
Which one of the following monomers gives the polymer neoprene on polymerization?
- CH2=CHCl
- CCl2=CCl2
- [figure]
- CF2=CF2
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2003
29
Monomer of [figure] is
- 2-methylpropene
- styrene
- propylene
- ethene
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2002
30
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
- Neoprene : [figure]
- Nylon-6,6 : [figure]
- Terylene : [figure]
- PMMA : [figure]
Out of syllabusAIPMT 2001