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Chemistry - Polymers

Practise 10 Manipal (MET) previous year questions on Polymers, compiled from papers spanning 2012 to 2023. Each question is pulled directly from the actual exam paper it appeared in, so you're practising in the exact style and difficulty Manipal (MET) tests.

Polymers has been asked in 8 of the 15 years of Manipal (MET) papers analysed (2010–2024), with 10 questions in all. 30% of them were easy, 70% moderate and 0% tough. Most of its questions came from 2020, with 2 questions that year. In the last three years (2022–2024) it had 2 questions across 2 papers, about 1 per paper.

The chapter's 2 topics are not weighted equally: Preparation and Properties of Polymers (9 questions, 90%) and Classification of Polymers (1 question, 10%) have been asked the most. Preparation and Properties of Polymers has also led over the last five years, with 5 questions.

  1. 1In which of the given form styrene exist at room temperature?2023Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  2. 2Polystyrene is a ______ polymer whereas dacron is a _____ polymer.2022Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  3. 3Acrilan is a hard, horny and a high melting material. Its structure is :2021Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  4. 4Natural rubber is a polymer of monomer isoprene. During polymerisaton2020Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  5. 5Which of the following polymers can be used for lubrication and as an insulator?2020Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  6. 6Which one is chain growth polymer?2015Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  7. 7What is incorrect regarding natural rubber?2014Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  8. 8Which one of the following is the structure of polyacrylonitrile?2014Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  9. 9Nylon threads are made of2013Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  10. 10PDI for natural polymers is generally close to2012Classification of Polymers

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are available for Polymers?

This chapter includes 10 questions compiled from Manipal (MET) papers spanning 2012 to 2023.

2.Are these questions only from Manipal (MET), or from other exams too?

These are Manipal (MET) questions specifically for the Polymers chapter. Questions from other exams like JEE Main or NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) are organised separately under their respective exam sections.

3.Is Polymers an important chapter for Manipal (MET) Chemistry?

Polymers has appeared in 8 of the 15 years of Manipal (MET) papers covered here, with 10 questions across 8 papers - about one per paper it appears in.

4.What is the difficulty level of Polymers questions in Manipal (MET)?

Of the 10 questions analysed for this chapter, 30% are easy, 70% moderate and 0% tough. 2020 had the most, with 2 questions.

5.Which topics in Polymers should I focus on?

These topics have carried the most weightage in Polymers:

  • Preparation and Properties of Polymers - 9 questions (90%)
  • Classification of Polymers - 1 question (10%)
6.Is Polymers's weightage in Manipal (MET) going up or down?

Across all 8 papers analysed, Polymers has averaged about 1.3 questions per paper. In the last three years (2022–2024), that average has fallen, at about 1.0 questions per paper. Use the year-wise numbers on this page for the exact trend before you decide how much time to give it.