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Polymers NEET PYQs (2005–2026) with Solutions

Polymers has appeared in 14 of the 22 NEET and AIPMT papers from 2005 to 2026, with 16 questions in all: about 0.7 per paper on average. The last five papers (2022–2026) had 1 question from it.

The most-asked topics are Classification of polymers (2), Natural and Synthetic Polymers (2) and Silicones (2).

Polymers is not one of the chapters in NEET MIND's map of the current NEET syllabus, so it may no longer be examined; its past questions stay here for practice.

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10 solved Polymers PYQs

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  1. Question 1 (NEET 2022)

    NEET 2022EasyClassification and Properties of Polymers
    Which statement regarding polymers is not correct?
    1. Option A: Thermosetting polymers are reusable
    2. Option B: Elastomers have polymer chains held together by weak intermolecular forces
    3. Option C: Fibres possess high tensile strength
    4. Option D: Thermoplastic polymers are capable of repeatedly softening and hardening on heating and cooling respectively
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    Correct answer: (A) Thermosetting polymers are reusable

    Explanation

    Thermosetting polymers form highly cross-linked structures and cannot be softened or reused after setting. Therefore statement (1) is incorrect and is the correct answer.

  2. Question 2 (NEET 2021)

    NEET 2021EasyAddition Polymerisation
    Which one of the following polymers is prepared by addition polymerisation?
    1. Option A: Dacron
    2. Option B: Teflon
    3. Option C: Nylon-66
    4. Option D: Novolac
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    Correct answer: (B) Teflon

    Explanation

    Teflon is formed by addition polymerisation of tetrafluoroethene. Dacron, Nylon-66, and Novolac are condensation polymers.

  3. Question 3 (NEET 2020)

    NEET 2020EasyNatural and Synthetic Polymers
    Which of the following is a natural polymer?
    1. Option A: (1) cis-1,4-polyisoprene
    2. Option B: (2) poly (Butadiene-styrene)
    3. Option C: (3) polybutadiene
    4. Option D: (4) poly (Butadiene-acrylonitrile)
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    Correct answer: (A) (1) cis-1,4-polyisoprene

    Explanation

    Natural rubber is cis-1,4-polyisoprene, which is a naturally occurring polymer.

  4. Question 4 (NEET 2019)

    NEET 2019EasyUses of Polymers
    Which of the following compounds is used in cosmetic surgery?
    1. Option A: Zeolites
    2. Option B: Silica
    3. Option C: Silicates
    4. Option D: Silicones
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    Correct answer: (D) Silicones

    Explanation

    Silicones are widely used in cosmetic surgery because of their chemical stability and biocompatibility.

  5. Question 5 (NEET 2018)

    NEET 2018MediumClassification of polymers
    Regarding cross-linked or network polymers, which of the following statements is incorrect?
    1. Option A: They contain covalent bonds between various linear polymer chains.
    2. Option B: They are formed from bi- and tri-functional monomers.
    3. Option C: They contain strong covalent bonds in their polymer chains.
    4. Option D: Examples are bakelite and melamine.
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    Correct answer: (C) They contain strong covalent bonds in their polymer chains.

    Explanation

    Cross-linked or network polymers are formed from bi-functional and tri-functional monomers. They contain covalent bonds between different polymer chains, producing a three-dimensional network structure. Examples include bakelite and melamine. Statement (3) is not specific to cross-linking because all polymers contain covalent bonds within their chains. Hence, option (C) is incorrect.

  6. Question 6 (NEET 2016)

    NEET 2016MediumNylon-6,6
    Which one of the following structures represents nylon 6,6 polymer?
    1. Option A: Option 1
    2. Option B: Option 2
    3. Option C: Option 3
    4. Option D: Option 4
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    Correct answer: (D) Option 4

    Explanation

    Nylon-6,6 is formed by condensation polymerization of adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine. Its repeating unit is: [−NH−(CH2)6−NH−CO−(CH2)4−CO−]n[-NH-(CH_2)_6-NH-CO-(CH_2)_4-CO-]_n Hence option (D) is correct.

  7. Question 7 (AIPMT 2015)

    AIPMT 2015EasyNylon-6 and Caprolactam
    Caprolactam is used for the manufacture of:
    1. Option A: Terylene
    2. Option B: Nylon-6, 6
    3. Option C: Nylon-6
    4. Option D: Teflon
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    Correct answer: (C) Nylon-6

    Explanation

    Caprolactam undergoes ring-opening polymerization to form Nylon-6. The repeating unit of Nylon-6 is: [−NH−(CH2)5−CO−]n\mathrm{[-NH-(CH_2)_5-CO-]_n} Therefore, caprolactam is used in the manufacture of Nylon-6. Hence, option (C) is correct.

  8. Question 8 (AIPMT 2014)

    AIPMT 2014EasyThermosetting Polymers
    Which one of the following is an example of a thermosetting polymer?
    1. Option A: Option (1)
    2. Option B: Option (2)
    3. Option C: Option (3)
    4. Option D: Option (4)
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    Correct answer: (D) Option (4)

    Explanation

    Thermosetting polymers are heavily cross-linked polymers that become hard and infusible upon heating. Bakelite, a phenol-formaldehyde resin, is a classic example of a thermosetting polymer.

  9. Question 9 (AIPMT 2014)

    AIPMT 2014EasyPolyesters and Dacron (Terylene)
    Which of the following organic compounds polymerizes to form the polyester Dacron?
    1. Option A: Propylene and para HO-(C₆H₄)-OH
    2. Option B: Benzoic acid and ethanol
    3. Option C: Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol
    4. Option D: Benzoic acid and para HO-(C₆H₄)-OH
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    Correct answer: (C) Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol

    Explanation

    Dacron (Terylene) is a polyester obtained by condensation polymerization of ethylene glycol (ethane-1,2-diol) and terephthalic acid (benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid).

  10. Question 10 (NEET 2013)

    NEET 2013MediumSilicones
    Which of these is not a monomer for a high molecular mass silicone polymer?
    1. Option A: MeSiCl3MeSiCl_3
    2. Option B: Me2SiCl2Me_2SiCl_2
    3. Option C: Me3SiClMe_3SiCl
    4. Option D: PhSiCl3PhSiCl_3
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    Correct answer: (C) Me3SiClMe_3SiCl

    Explanation

    Me3SiClMe_3SiCl is monofunctional and acts as a chain terminator, so it does not form high molecular mass silicone polymer.

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