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12701.

The critical angle for diamond (n = 2.42) submerged in water (n = 1.33) is?

A. 17°
B. 24°
C. 49°
D. 33°
Answer» E.
12702.

A day is added when one crosses

A. the equator from north to south
B. 180 degree longitude from west to east
C. 180 degree longitude from east to west
D. the equator fro south to north
Answer» C. 180 degree longitude from east to west
12703.

The proper name for farsightedness is?

A. hyperopia
B. presbyopia
C. astigmatism
D. myopia
Answer» B. presbyopia
12704.

Sources that produce waves with a constant phase relation are said to be?

A. coherent
B. refracted
C. diffused
D. polarized
Answer» B. refracted
12705.

Who were the painters brought by the Humayun from Iran ?

A. b and c
B. Abdul Samad
C. Mir Sayyed Ali
D. Abdul Latif
Answer» B. Abdul Samad
12706.

The focal length of a converging lens is 15 cm. An object is placed 45 cm away from the lens. The image will be?

A. smaller and virtual
B. larger and real
C. the same size and real
D. smaller and real
Answer» E.
12707.

The diffraction pattern produced by a double slit will show greatest separation of maxima when the color of the light source is?

A. Green
B. Blue
C. Orange
D. Red
Answer» E.
12708.

Humayun occupied the fort of Raisin in

A. 1536
B. 1532
C. 1530
D. 1540
Answer» C. 1530
12709.

Who constructed Dinpanah at Delhi?

A. Aurangjeb
B. Humayun
C. Babar
D. Akbar
Answer» C. Babar
12710.

What was the period of rule of Humayun for the first term?

A. 1545-1555
B. 1550-1560
C. 1535-1545
D. 1530-1540
Answer» E.
12711.

Which two characteristics of light can best be explained by the wave theory of light?

A. interference and diffraction
B. refraction and diffraction
C. reflection and interference
D. relection and refraction
Answer» B. refraction and diffraction
12712.

If the distance between the slits is decreased, the distance between the central max. and the first max. will?

A. decrease
B. increase
C. remain the same
D. None of these
Answer» C. remain the same
12713.

Who gave shelter to Humayun when he fled to Iran?

A. Shah Tahmsaps
B. Ghori
C. Kazir Khan
D. Quadir Khan
Answer» B. Ghori
12714.

If all parts of a light beam have a constant phase relationship, with the same wavelength and frequency, the light beam is?

A. poly and incoherent
B. polychromatic and coherent
C. mono and incoherent
D. monochromatic and coherent
Answer» E.
12715.

Which phenomenon can be observed for transverse waves only?

A. reflection
B. polarization
C. diffraction
D. refraction
Answer» C. diffraction
12716.

Author of 'Humayun-nama'

A. Ferishta
B. Humayun
C. Gulbadan Begum
D. Abul Fazal
Answer» D. Abul Fazal
12717.

A wave is diffracted as it passes through an opening in a barrier. The amount of diffraction that the wave undergoes depends on both the?

A. amplitude and frequency of the incident wave
B. wavelength of the incident wave and size of the opening
C. wavelength and speed of the incident wave
D. amplitude of the incident wave and the size of the opening
Answer» C. wavelength and speed of the incident wave
12718.

If the wavelength of the light is decreased, the width of the central maximum in the diffraction pattern will?

A. decrease
B. increase
C. remain the same
D. None of these
Answer» B. increase
12719.

If the screen is moved closer to the slits, the distance between the central maximum and the first maximum will?

A. decrease
B. increase
C. remain the same
D. None of these
Answer» B. increase
12720.

If positively charged particles enter with high velocity from the sky towards the earth, then the earths magnetic field will deflect them towards?

A. East
B. South
C. North
D. West
Answer» B. South
12721.

Only the wave theory of light offers an explanation for the ability of light to exhibit?

A. intensity of radiation
B. photoelectric emission
C. reflection
D. interference
Answer» E.
12722.

In what way a voltage can be induced in a wire?

A. By placing the wire in a changing magnetic field
B. By placing the wire in a change electric field
C. By heavy one end of the wire
D. All of these
Answer» C. By heavy one end of the wire
12723.

The order of the layers of atmosphere, upwards from below

A. stratosphere, troposphere, ionosphere and exosphere
B. exosphere, ionosphere, troposphere and stratosphere
C. troposphere, stratosphere, ionosphere and exosphere
D. stratosphere, ionosphere, troposphere and exosphere
Answer» D. stratosphere, ionosphere, troposphere and exosphere
12724.

Which one of the following is considered to be the best method for making a magnet ?

A. Double touch
B. Single touch
C. Induction
D. Electrolytic
Answer» E.
12725.

Transformers are used in circuits containing?

A. D.C alone
B. both A.C and D.C
C. A.C alone
D. both A.C and D.C
Answer» D. both A.C and D.C
12726.

The thickness of the troposphere increases in

A. never changes
B. summer
C. winter
D. spring
Answer» C. winter
12727.

The motional e.m.f. induced in a coil is independent of?

A. Number of Turns
B. Change of flux
C. Time
D. Resistance
Answer» E.
12728.

The fall in temperature with increasing elevation is called

A. thermal fall
B. thermal anomaly
C. thermal reduction
D. lapse rate
Answer» E.
12729.

Which of the following is a magnetic material?

A. Iron
B. Nickel
C. Cobalt
D. All of these
Answer» E.
12730.

Substances which are repelled by a magnet , are known as?

A. Paramagnetic Substances
B. Diamagnetic Substances
C. Ferromagnetic Substances
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Ferromagnetic Substances
12731.

The velocity of wind is governed by

A. temperature
B. Farrel's law
C. pressure gradient
D. rotation of the earth
Answer» D. rotation of the earth
12732.

The cause of change of seasons on the earth is

A. rotation of the earth
B. revolution and inclination of the earth
C. rotation of the sun
D. rotation of the moon
Answer» C. rotation of the sun
12733.

The reason for the fact that stratosphere is ideal for flying jet air craft is

A. that the absence of clouds and other weather phenonema
B. that this layer is rich in ozone which reduces fuel consumption
C. that the temperature is constant and ideal for aircraft engine efficiency
D. that this layer is out of the firing range of anti aircraft guns
Answer» B. that this layer is rich in ozone which reduces fuel consumption
12734.

A steel bar can be magnetized by which one of the following methods?

A. Divided touch method
B. Electric current method
C. Single touch method or Double touch method
D. All of these
Answer» E.
12735.

The attractive power of a bar magnet is maximum at?

A. Middle
B. Ends
C. Through out the magnet
D. None of these
Answer» C. Through out the magnet
12736.

Identify the sedimentary rocks (1) Basalt (2) Limestone (3) Shale (4) Granite (5) Quartzite

A. 3 and 4
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 2 and 5
Answer» D. 2 and 5
12737.

Which of the following is scalar?

A. Magnetic flux
B. Magnetic flux density
C. e.m.f.
D. both (a) and (c)
Answer» E.
12738.

How much pressure exerted by the atmosphere at the sea level?

A. one kg per square cm
B. two kg per square cm
C. one pound per square cm
D. five kg per square cm
Answer» B. two kg per square cm
12739.

When an iron piece is magnetized its length?

A. Decreases considerably
B. Decreases slightly
C. Increases considerably
D. Increases slightly
Answer» E.
12740.

What will happen if the temperature of water is lowered from 8 degree to 3 degree Celsius

A. the volume will first decrease then increase
B. water will freeze
C. water will not change in volume
D. the volume will first increase then decrease
Answer» B. water will freeze
12741.

A mariner's compass is used ?

A. For determination of direction
B. For determination of dip at a place
C. To compare magnetic moments
D. For determination of H
Answer» B. For determination of dip at a place
12742.

The line joining the two poles of a magnet is known as?

A. Magnetic Moment
B. Effective length
C. Magnetic Meridian
D. Magnetic axis
Answer» E.
12743.

A mariner's compass is used?

A. For determination of H
B. For determination of direction
C. To compare magnetic moments
D. For determination of dip at a place
Answer» C. To compare magnetic moments
12744.

Farrel's law describes

A. velocity of wind
B. temperature of wind
C. direction of wind
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
12745.

In Delhi Sutanate which dynasty ruled for more period

A. Tughluq
B. Khilji
C. Sayyad
D. Lodi
Answer» B. Khilji
12746.

The importance of ozone in the atmosphere is

A. that it provides condensation nuclei
B. that it provides protection against ultraviolet radiation
C. that it helps in scattering blue light
D. that it creates greenhouse effect on earth
Answer» C. that it helps in scattering blue light
12747.

All magnetic substances loose their magnetism when?

A. Placed in water
B. Heated
C. Brought near a magnetic field
D. In Winter
Answer» C. Brought near a magnetic field
12748.

A neutral point is found where?

A. Two magnetic fields have equal magnitudes and the same direction
B. A magnetic field is at right angle to the earths magnetic field
C. A magnetic field has circular lines of force
D. Two magnetic fields have equal magnitudes and opposite directs
Answer» E.
12749.

If a magnet is broken into two equal pieces the pole strength of each half will be?

A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. Double
D. Same
Answer» E.
12750.

Permanent magnet attracts?

A. Same substances and repels others
B. All paramagnetic substances and repels all others
C. Only ferromagnetic substances
D. Ferromagnetic substances and repels all others
Answer» B. All paramagnetic substances and repels all others