Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Which of the following pars is NOT correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Rayon - Modified starch

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rayon - Modified starch”.
Rayon is a synthetic fiber, made from natural sources of regenerated cellulose, such as wood and related agricultural products. It has the same molecular structure as cellulose. It is also called Viscose. Many types and grades of viscose fibers and films exist.

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