69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

What is the ‘fiber’ used to make bulletproof jackets?

aKevlar✓ Correct
bNylon
cTerylene
dTweed

Explanation

Kevlar is used to make bulletproof jackets. Kevlar is a polyamide, which is a type of polymer. It is a heat-resistant and high-strength synthetic polymer. Para-phenylenediamine and terephthaloyl chloride are the two monomers of Kevlar.

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