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| 196151. |
Which of the following team has won Ranji Tournament(Cricket) for 2015 |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan | |
| 196152. |
A person stands at the middle point of a wooden ladder which starts slipping between a vertical wall and the floor of a room,while plane. The path traced by a person standing at the middle point of the slipping ladder is |
| A. | A straight line |
| B. | An elliptical path |
| C. | A circular path |
| D. | A parabolic path |
| Answer» D. A parabolic path | |
| 196153. |
A Spherical body moves with a uniform angular velocity 'w' around a circular path of radius 'r'. Which one of the following statements is correct ? |
| A. | The body has no acceleration |
| B. | The body has a radial acceleration w^2 r directed towards the centre of the path |
| C. | The body has a radial acceleration 2/5 w^2 r directed away from the centre of the path |
| D. | The body has a radial acceleration w^2 r tangential to its path |
| Answer» C. The body has a radial acceleration 2/5 w^2 r directed away from the centre of the path | |
| 196154. |
Famous personality Terence David John Pratchett has passed away recently, he was a famous |
| A. | Movie Director |
| B. | Cinematographer |
| C. | Author |
| D. | Photographer |
| Answer» D. Photographer | |
| 196155. |
A car is running on a road at a uniform speed of 60 km/hr. The net resultant force on the car is |
| A. | Driving force in the direction of car's motion |
| B. | Resistance force opposite to the direction of car's motion |
| C. | An inclined force |
| D. | Equal to zero |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196156. |
A weightless rubber balloon is filled with 200 cc of water. Its weight in water is equal to |
| A. | 9.8/5 N |
| B. | 9.8/10 N |
| C. | 9.8/2 N |
| D. | Zero |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196157. |
A hydrogen -inflated polythene balloon is released from the surface of the earth.As the balloon rises to an altitude up in the atmosphere,it will |
| A. | decrease in size |
| B. | flatten into a disc-like shape |
| C. | increase in size |
| D. | maintain the same size and shape |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196158. |
Consider the following statements:1. Steam at 100 Degree C and boiling water at 100 Degree C contain same amount of heat. 2. Latent heat of fusion of ice is equal to the latent heat of vaporization of water.3. In an air-conditioner,heat is extracted from the room-air at the evaporator coils and is rejected out at the condenser coils. Which of these statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | only 2 |
| D. | only 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196159. |
Consider the following statements:1. Light of longer wavelength is scattered much more than the light of shorter wavelength.2. The speed of visible light in water is 0.95 times the speed in vacuum.3. Radio waves are produced by rapidly oscillating electrical currents.4. To detect the overspeeding vehicles, police use the Doppler effect of reflected short radio waves.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196160. |
If the radius of the earth were to shrink by one percent,its mass remaining the same,the value of 'g' on the earth's surface would |
| A. | increase by 0.5% |
| B. | increase by 2% |
| C. | decrease by 0.5% |
| D. | decrease by 2% |
| Answer» C. decrease by 0.5% | |
| 196161. |
Two wires have their lenghts, diameters and resistivities,all in the ratio 1:2. If the resistance of the thinner wire is 10 ohms, the resistance of the thicker wire is. |
| A. | 5 ohms |
| B. | 10 ohms |
| C. | 20 ohms |
| D. | 40 ohms |
| Answer» C. 20 ohms | |
| 196162. |
Consider the following natural phenomena:1. Terrestrial heating 2. Reflection of light 3. Refraction of light4. Diffraction of light Due to which of these phenomena is mirage formed ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» D. 4 only | |
| 196163. |
A radioactive substance has a half-life of four monts. Three-fourth of the substance would decay in |
| A. | 3 months |
| B. | 4 months |
| C. | 8 months |
| D. | 12 months |
| Answer» D. 12 months | |
| 196164. |
Consider the following statements:A Simple pendulum is set into oscillation. Then1. The acceleration is zero when the bob passes through the mean position.2. In each cycle the bob attains a given velocity twice.3. Both acceleration and velocity of the bob are zero when it reaches its extreme position during its oscillation.4. The amplitude of oscillation of the simple pendulum decreases with time.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,2 and 4 |
| D. | 2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2,3 and 4 | |
| 196165. |
When lightwaves pass from air to glass, the variables affected are |
| A. | Wavelength, frequency and velocity |
| B. | Velocity and frequency |
| C. | Wavelength and frequency |
| D. | Wavelength and velocity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196166. |
Who amongest the following was the first to state that the earth was spherical ? |
| A. | Aristotle |
| B. | Copernicus |
| C. | Ptolemy |
| D. | Strabo |
| Answer» B. Copernicus | |
| 196167. |
The mass of a body on earth is 100 kg (acceleration due to gravity, ge=10m/s^2).If acceleration due to gravity on the moon is (ge/6),then the mass of the body on the moon is. |
| A. | 100/6 kg |
| B. | 60 kg |
| C. | 100 kg |
| D. | 600 kg |
| Answer» D. 600 kg | |
| 196168. |
When a CD(compact disc used in audio and video systems ) is seen in sunlight, rainbow like colours are seen. This can be explained on the basis of the phenomenon of |
| A. | Reflection and diffraction |
| B. | Reflection and transmission |
| C. | Diffraction andtransmission |
| D. | Refraction,diffraction and transmission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196169. |
Fluorescent tubes are fitted with a choke.The choke coil |
| A. | Steps up the line voltage |
| B. | Steps down the line voltage |
| C. | Reduces current in the circuit |
| D. | Chokes low frequency currents |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196170. |
When water is heated from 0 Degree C to 10 Degree C, its volume |
| A. | Increases |
| B. | Decreases |
| C. | Does not change |
| D. | First decreases and them increases |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196171. |
For which of the following is the only reasons ? |
| A. | Blotting of ink |
| B. | Rising of underground water |
| C. | Spread of water drop on a cotton cloth |
| D. | Rising of water from the roots of a plant to its foliage |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196172. |
Which one of the following does a TV remote control unit use to operate a TV set ? |
| A. | Light Waves |
| B. | Sound Waves |
| C. | Micro Waves |
| D. | Radio Waves |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196173. |
Endoscopy, a technique used to explore the stomach or other inner parts of the body is based on the phenomenon of |
| A. | Total internal reflection |
| B. | Interference |
| C. | Diffraction |
| D. | Polarization |
| Answer» C. Diffraction | |
| 196174. |
Consider the following statements:1. If a persons looks at a coin which is in a bucket of water, the coin will appear to be closer than it really is.2. If a person under water looks at a coin above,the water surface,the coin will appear to be at a higher level than it really is.Which of the above statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 alone |
| C. | 2 alone |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 1 alone | |
| 196175. |
A noise level of 100 decibels would correspond to |
| A. | Just audible sound |
| B. | Ordinary conversation |
| C. | Sound from a noisy street |
| D. | Noise from a machine -shop |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196176. |
A fuse is used in main electric supply as a safety device. Which one of the following statements about the fuse is correct ? |
| A. | It is connected in parallel with the main switch |
| B. | It is made mainly from silver alloys |
| C. | It must have a low melting point |
| D. | It must have a very high resistance |
| Answer» D. It must have a very high resistance | |
| 196177. |
Match List-I(Quantity ) with List-II (units)and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-IIA. High speed 1. Mach B. Wavelength 2. Angstrom C. Pressure 3. PascalD. Energy 4. Joule |
| A. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(3),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| Answer» D. A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) | |
| 196178. |
Consider the following statements :An ordinary light bulb has a rather short life because the 1. Filament wire is not unifrom 2. Bulb cannot be evacuated completely.3. Wires supporting the filament melt at high temperature.Which of the above statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196179. |
The working principle of a washing machine is: |
| A. | Centrifugation |
| B. | Dialysis |
| C. | Reverse osmosis |
| D. | Diffusion |
| Answer» B. Dialysis | |
| 196180. |
Which one of the following is a vector quantity ? |
| A. | Momentum |
| B. | Pressure |
| C. | Energy |
| D. | Work |
| Answer» B. Pressure | |
| 196181. |
Domestic electrical wiring is basically a |
| A. | Series connection |
| B. | Parallel connection |
| C. | Combination of series and parallel connections |
| D. | Series connection within each room and parallel connection else where |
| Answer» C. Combination of series and parallel connections | |
| 196182. |
A girl is swinging on a swing in sitting position. When the same girl stands up, the period of swing will: |
| A. | Be shorter |
| B. | Be longer |
| C. | Depend on the height of the girl |
| D. | Not change |
| Answer» B. Be longer | |
| 196183. |
A simple machine helps a person in doing |
| A. | Less work |
| B. | The same amount of work with lesser force |
| C. | The same amount of work slowly |
| D. | The same amount of work much faster |
| Answer» C. The same amount of work slowly | |
| 196184. |
Consider the following statements:A Person in a spaceship located half way between the earth and the sun will notice that the 1. Sky is jet black 2. stars do not twinkle 3. Temperature outside the spaceship is much higher than that on the surface of the earth.of these statements : |
| A. | 3 alone is correct |
| B. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196185. |
When an air bubble at the bottom of lake rises to the top,it will |
| A. | Increase in size |
| B. | Decrease in size |
| C. | Maintain its size |
| D. | Flatten into a dish like shape |
| Answer» B. Decrease in size | |
| 196186. |
Total internal reflection can take place when light travels from : |
| A. | Diamond to glass |
| B. | Water to glass |
| C. | Air to water |
| D. | Air to glass |
| Answer» B. Water to glass | |
| 196187. |
Suppose a rocketship is receding from the earth at a speed of 2/10 th the velocity of light.A light in the rocketship appears blue to the passengers on the ship. What colour would it appear to an observe on the earth ? |
| A. | Blue |
| B. | Orange |
| C. | Yellow |
| D. | Yellow-orange |
| Answer» B. Orange | |
| 196188. |
When the same note is played on a sitar and a flute,the sound produced can be distinguished from each other because of the difference in |
| A. | Pitch,loudness and quality |
| B. | Pitch and loudness |
| C. | Quality only |
| D. | loudness only |
| Answer» D. loudness only | |
| 196189. |
Optical fibre works on the principle of |
| A. | Total internal reflection |
| B. | Refraction |
| C. | Scattering |
| D. | Interference |
| Answer» B. Refraction | |
| 196190. |
India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reasons ?1. Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by about 30%.2. As a consequence of increasing incomes the consumption patterns of the % people have undergone a significant change.3. The food supply chain has structural constraints.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 196191. |
The technique used to transmit audio signals in television broadcasts is |
| A. | Amplitude modulation |
| B. | Frequency modulation |
| C. | Pulse code modulation |
| D. | Time Division Multiplexing |
| Answer» C. Pulse code modulation | |
| 196192. |
In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council?1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations where as European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union.2. European commission comprises the Heads of Sate or government of member countries where as the European council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196193. |
With reference to the consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India,which one of the following statements is not correct ? |
| A. | A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit. |
| B. | One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman |
| C. | The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs. |
| D. | A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the state Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general |
| Answer» D. A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the state Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general | |
| 196194. |
Which one of the following can be used to confirm whether drinking water contains a gamma emitting isotope or not ? |
| A. | Microscope |
| B. | Lead plate |
| C. | Scintillation counter |
| D. | Spectrophotometer |
| Answer» D. Spectrophotometer | |
| 196195. |
In order to comply with TRIPS Agreement, India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods(Registration u0026Protection )Act,1999. The difference /differences between aTrade Mark and a Geographical Indication is/are:1. A Trade Mark is an individual or a company's right where as a Geographical Indication is a community's right.2. A Trade Mark can be licensed where as a Geographical Indication cannot be licensed.3. A Trade Mark is assigned to the manufactured goods where as the Geographical Indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicrafts only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 196196. |
The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the-Consolidated Fund of India must come from |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Parliament of India |
| C. | The Prime Minister of India |
| D. | The Union Finance, Minister |
| Answer» C. The Prime Minister of India | |
| 196197. |
Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includs both the consumers and the self-employed. The service /services rendered under micro-finance is/are:1. Credit facilities 2. Savings facilities 3. Insurance facilities 4. Fund Transfer facilities Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196198. |
In the context of global oil prices,Brent crude oilis frequently referred to in the news. what does this term imply?1. It is a major classification of crude oil.2. It is sourced from North Sea.3. It does not contain sulphur.4. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 196199. |
Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor(FII) are related to investment in a country.Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two ? |
| A. | FII helps bring better management skills and technology,while FDI only brings in capital |
| B. | FII helps in increasing capital availability in general,while FDI only targets specific sectors |
| C. | FDI flows only into the secondary market,while FII targets primary market |
| D. | FII is considered to be more stable than FDI |
| Answer» C. FDI flows only into the secondary market,while FII targets primary market | |
| 196200. |
Aclosed economy is an economy in which |
| A. | The money supply is fully controlled |
| B. | Deficit financing takes place |
| C. | only exports take place |
| D. | Neither exports nor imports take place |
| Answer» E. | |