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| 1. |
Humid climate, ready market and availability of cheap and skilled labour are the conditions conducive forthe production of cotton cloth. Which of the following States of India will have the highest cotton clothproduction? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» D. Punjab | |
| 2. |
Joint Parliamentary Sessions in India are chaired by the |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Vice President of India who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Specific gravity of silver is 11 and specific gravity of iron is 8. Which one among the following is the approximate relative density of silver with respect to iron? |
| A. | 1.4 |
| B. | 0.7 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 2.8 |
| Answer» B. 0.7 | |
| 4. |
A current-carrying wire is known to produce magnetic lines offorce around the conducting straight wire. thedirection ofthe lines of force may be described by: |
| A. | left-hand thumb rule for up-current and right-hand thumb rule for down-current |
| B. | right-hand thumb rule for up-current and left-hand thumb rule for down current |
| C. | right-hand thumb rule for both up and down currents |
| D. | left-hand thumb rule for both up and down currents |
| Answer» D. left-hand thumb rule for both up and down currents | |
| 5. |
An ant is moving on thin (negligible thickness) circular wire. How many coordinates do you require tocompletely describe the motion of the ant? |
| A. | one |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Zero |
| Answer» C. Three | |
| 6. |
The pure form of carbon is |
| A. | diamond |
| B. | graphite |
| C. | charcoal |
| D. | Fullerence |
| Answer» C. charcoal | |
| 7. |
Which one among the following countries was least affected by the tsunami that hit the Indonesian OceanOn 26th December, 2004? |
| A. | Indonesia |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Sri Lanka |
| D. | India |
| Answer» D. India | |
| 8. |
Which of the following statements in connection with the properties of water is/ are correct ?(1) Water has higher specific heat in comparison with other liquid(2) Water has no dipole moment(3) Water has low heat of vaporizationSelect the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 9. |
Which of the following statements regarding the property of hard water is/are correct?(1) Temporary hardness of water is due to the presence of soluble magnesium and calcium hydrogencarbonate(2) Temporary hardness of water can be removed by boiling(3) Calgon’s method is applied to remove temporary hardness of water(4) Permanent hardness of water is removed by Clark’s methodSelect the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 10. |
Water is a good solvent. This is due to high |
| A. | dielectric constant of water |
| B. | surface tension of water |
| C. | specific heat of water |
| D. | heat of fusion of water |
| Answer» B. surface tension of water | |
| 11. |
Consider the following statements about Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy:1) He was a politician, social activist and an important figure in the dravidian movement in South India2) He championed the cause of caste upliftment, nationalism and the rights of women.3) He was contemporay ofthe Maharashtran anti-caste reformer, Jyotiba Phule.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Two atoms are said to be isotopes if |
| A. | they have the same atomic number but different mass numbers |
| B. | they have the same number of neutrons but different mass numbers |
| C. | the sum of the number of protons and neutrons is the same, but the number of protons is different |
| D. | they have the same number of neutrons but different modes of radioactive decay |
| Answer» B. they have the same number of neutrons but different mass numbers | |
| 13. |
Which of the following statements about sexula reproduction in flowering plants are correct?1) Stamen is present in the centre of a flower. 2) Stamen produces pollen grains in the overy.3) The swollen bottom part of carpel is the ovary. 4) The fusion of germ cells gives rise to zygote.Select the correct answer . |
| A. | 23 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 123 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 123 and 4 only | |
| 14. |
Which of the following statements is/are true ?(1). The angle ofthe axis in relation to the plane in which the earth revolves around the sun is not constant.(2). The amount of energy given off by the sun changes with the transparency of the atmosphere.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 15. |
Ohms law defines |
| A. | a resistance |
| B. | current only |
| C. | voltage only |
| D. | both current and voltage |
| Answer» B. current only | |
| 16. |
The main thinking part ofthe brain is |
| A. | midbrain |
| B. | hypothalamus |
| C. | forebrain |
| D. | hindbrain |
| Answer» D. hindbrain | |
| 17. |
Which one among the following hormones stimulates the plant cells to grow in a manner such that the plantappears to be bent towards light |
| A. | Cytokinin |
| B. | Auxin |
| C. | Gibberellin |
| D. | Abscisic acid |
| Answer» C. Gibberellin | |
| 18. |
Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor connects the political and business capital of India. Arrange the Statesfrom highest to lowest in terms ofthe length ofthe corridor passing through them. |
| A. | Maharashtra-Gujarat-Rajasthan-NCR-of Delhi |
| B. | NCR of Delhi—Uttar Pardesh— Rajasthan—Maharashtra |
| C. | Rajasthan—Gujarat—Maharashtra—NCR of Delhi |
| D. | Maharashtra-Rajasthan-Uttar Pradesh - NCR of Delhi |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra-Rajasthan-Uttar Pradesh - NCR of Delhi | |
| 19. |
A particle moving in a circle require centripetal force. This is always towards the centre.An object is undergoing a non accelerated motion. Its rate of change in momentum is |
| A. | a non zero constant |
| B. | zero |
| C. | not a constant |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. not a constant | |
| 20. |
The displacement of a particle is given by x = cosz cot. The motion is |
| A. | simple harmonic |
| B. | periodic but not simple harmonic |
| C. | non- periodic |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. periodic but not simple harmonic | |
| 21. |
A motor vechicle is moving on a circle with a uniform speed. The net acceleration ofthe vehicle is |
| A. | zero |
| B. | towards the centre of circle |
| C. | away from the centre along the radius of the circle |
| D. | perpendicularto the radius and along the velocity |
| Answer» C. away from the centre along the radius of the circle | |
| 22. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Children ADORE the cricket players. |
| A. | Discuss |
| B. | Condemn |
| C. | Benefit |
| D. | Check |
| Answer» C. Benefit | |
| 23. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.In the modern times, we find that most social relationships are rather ARTlFlClAL. |
| A. | Decent |
| B. | Genuine |
| C. | Excellent |
| D. | Adorable |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Previously per capita income used to INCREASE by seven rupees per year. |
| A. | Dwindle |
| B. | Diminish |
| C. | Mitigate |
| D. | Profit |
| Answer» C. Mitigate | |
| 25. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Education is most ESSENTIAL for the all round development of a person. |
| A. | Unimportant |
| B. | Disdainful |
| C. | Customary |
| D. | Redundant |
| Answer» B. Disdainful | |
| 26. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Social LlBERTY may be instrumental in the emotional growth of a person. |
| A. | Constraint |
| B. | Slavery |
| C. | Compulsion |
| D. | Obligation |
| Answer» C. Compulsion | |
| 27. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.He was extremely MODEST in company. |
| A. | Curious |
| B. | Virtuous |
| C. | Unassuming |
| D. | immodest |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.These people are sunk in abysmal ignorance and their illiteracy is simply COLOSSAL. |
| A. | Intolerable |
| B. | Huge |
| C. | Small |
| D. | Silly |
| Answer» D. Silly | |
| 29. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.As I look around I see the crumbling ruins of a proud civilization strewn like a vast heap of FUTILITY. |
| A. | irrelevance |
| B. | Absurdity |
| C. | Pointlessness |
| D. | Downtrodden |
| Answer» D. Downtrodden | |
| 30. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.It is difficult to DlSCERN the sample on the slide without adjusting the microscope. |
| A. | Discard |
| B. | Arrange |
| C. | Determine |
| D. | Debate |
| Answer» D. Debate | |
| 31. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.The teacher INSERTED another picture to illustrate the point. |
| A. | Deducted |
| B. | Added |
| C. | Removed |
| D. | Reclined |
| Answer» D. Reclined | |
| 32. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.The committee rejected his LUDICROUS proposal. |
| A. | Absurd |
| B. | Reasonable |
| C. | Farcical |
| D. | Stupid |
| Answer» C. Farcical | |
| 33. |
Select the antonym of the word(occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Her illness ENERVATED the whole family. |
| A. | Enhanced |
| B. | Exhausted |
| C. | Weakened |
| D. | Energized |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Your lNTERVENTlONwas required. |
| A. | Interference |
| B. | Interruption |
| C. | Disturbance |
| D. | Connection |
| Answer» B. Interruption | |
| 35. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Mark Antony’s EULOGYof Caesar is finely recorded by Shakespeare in his play. |
| A. | Prayer |
| B. | Honour |
| C. | Praise |
| D. | Denunciation |
| Answer» D. Denunciation | |
| 36. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.By 1918, Gandhiji had established himself as a leader with UNIQUE way of protesting exploitation andinjustice. |
| A. | Different |
| B. | Exceptional |
| C. | Excellent |
| D. | Good |
| Answer» C. Excellent | |
| 37. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.The schools insist on giving WHOLESOME food to the children forthe proper growth of their mind andbody. |
| A. | Whole crops |
| B. | Nourishing |
| C. | Fit |
| D. | Sound |
| Answer» C. Fit | |
| 38. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.One must live life with DlGNlTY. |
| A. | Nobility |
| B. | Eminence |
| C. | Honour |
| D. | Rank |
| Answer» D. Rank | |
| 39. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Europe, America and Japan have taken to the field of science with SlNGULAR vigour and activity. |
| A. | Peculiar |
| B. | Outstanding |
| C. | Familier |
| D. | single |
| Answer» B. Outstanding | |
| 40. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Ant is believed to be the most INDUSTRIOUS creature. |
| A. | Sensible |
| B. | Sucessful |
| C. | Diligent |
| D. | Punctual |
| Answer» D. Punctual | |
| 41. |
Select thesynonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.Our age is preeminently an AGE of science. |
| A. | Era |
| B. | Date |
| C. | Generation |
| D. | Moment |
| Answer» B. Date | |
| 42. |
If PA and PB are two tangents to a circle with centre O such that a AOB = 110°, then a APB is: |
| A. | 90° |
| B. | 70° |
| C. | 80° |
| D. | 55° |
| Answer» C. 80° | |
| 43. |
In a △ABC, the medians Ad, BE and CF meet at G, then which of the following is true ? |
| A. | AD + BE + CF u003e1/2 (AB+BC+AC) |
| B. | 2 (AD+BE+CF) u003e (AB+BC+AC) |
| C. | 3 (AD+BE+CF) u003e 4(AB+BC+AC) |
| D. | 4 (AD+BE+CF) u003e 3(AB+BC+AC) |
| Answer» C. 3 (AD+BE+CF) u003e 4(AB+BC+AC) | |
| 44. |
ST is a tangent to the circle at P and QR is a diameter of the circle. If a RPT = 50°, then the value of a SPQ is :: |
| A. | 40° |
| B. | 60° |
| C. | 80° |
| D. | 100° |
| Answer» B. 60° | |
| 45. |
The internal bisectors of the angles B and C of a △ ABC meet at I. If a BIC = a A/2+x is equal to : |
| A. | 60° |
| B. | 30° |
| C. | 90° |
| D. | 45° |
| Answer» D. 45° | |
| 46. |
If a + b = 12, the (a² + b²) is equal to: |
| A. | 188 |
| B. | 144 |
| C. | 34 |
| D. | 100 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
If (x - 2 ) is a factor of x² + 3Qx-2Q, then the value of Q is : |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | -2 |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | -1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
In △ABC, two points D and E are taken on the lines AB and BC respectively in such a way that AC is parallel to DE. Then, △ABC and △DBE are : |
| A. | similare only if D lies outside the line segment AB |
| B. | Congruent only if D lies outside the line segment AB |
| C. | always similar |
| D. | always congruent |
| Answer» D. always congruent | |
| 49. |
The perimeter and length of a rectangle are 40 m and 12 m, respectively. Its breadth will be : |
| A. | 10 m |
| B. | 8 m |
| C. | 6 m |
| D. | 3 m |
| Answer» C. 6 m | |
| 50. |
The diameter of the front wheel of an engine is 2x cm and that of rear wheel is 2 y cm. To coverthe same distance, find the number of times the rear wheel will revolve when the front wheel revolves n times. |
| A. | n/xy times |
| B. | yn/ x times |
| C. | nx/y times |
| D. | xy/n times |
| Answer» D. xy/n times | |