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451.

Which type of motion do the wheels of a moving car exhibit?

A.  Rectilinear
B.  Curvilinear
C.  Rotatory and translator
D.  Circular and translatory
Answer» D.  Circular and translatory
452.

Nagender is playing with a ball. The motion(s) exhibited by the ball is/are

A.  curvilinear.   
B.       circular.         
C.       rectilinear.    
D.                   both (a) and (c).
Answer» E.
453.

How many millimetres make a metre?

A.  1000 mm    
B.                   10, 000 mm
C.                   1, 00, 000mm
D.                   100 mm
Answer» B.                   10, 000 mm
454.

How does a tailor take body measurements?

A.  By using a scale
B.  By using a measuring tape
C.  By using a hand
D.  By using a survey chain
Answer» C.  By using a hand
455.

Which type of motion is represented by the plastic ruler shown below?

A.  Circular      
B.                   Translatory    
C.       Rotatory     
D.                   Vibratory                   
Answer» E.
456.

X is the comparison of an unknown quantity with a known quantity. Identify X

A.  Pendulum                  
B.  Measurement
C.       Motion           
D.       Device           
Answer» C.       Motion           
457.

Look at the figure showing iron pins being attracted towards nail in (ii) and tell which of the following is demonstrated by it?

A. Pins get converted into artificial magnet in fig. (ii)
B. Pins gets demagnetised in fig. (i)
C. The iron nail becomes an artificial magnet in fig. (ii)
D. None of the above occurs
Answer» D. None of the above occurs
458.

A magnet is freely suspended in air as shown in diagram and another magnet is brought near it as shown in the diagram. What will be observed?

A. It will show repulsion
B. It will show attraction
C. Nothing will happen    
D. Can'(predict)
Answer» B. It will show attraction
459.

A student put five ring magnets on a pencil. The magnets are labeled 1,2, 3,4, and 5. Which two magnets are attracting each other?

A. 1 and 2            
B.         2 and 3
C. 3 and 4             
D.          4 and 5
Answer» C. 3 and 4             
460.

The diagram below shows a bar magnet resting on top of a piece of white paper. The north and south poles of the magnet are labeled N and S. Points A, B, C, and D represent four locations around the magnet. If iron filings were sprinkled evenly across the entire paper circle, at which location would the greatest concentration of iron filings be found after 30 seconds?

A. A                       
B.         B
C. C                      
D.         D
Answer» C. C                      
461.

Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations on a bar magnet. Which location has the greatest magnetic force?

A. A                     
B.          B
C. C                      
D.         D
Answer» E.
462.

DIRECTIONS: Read the following three statements carefully and choose the correct option. Statement-1: Permanent magnet can never lose its magnetic property. Statement-2: Two magnets should never stored with like poles alongside for a long time. Statement-3: On heating magnetic property of a magnet increases.

A. Statement (1) and (3) are incorrect while statement (2) is correct.
B. Statement (1) and (2) are incorrect while (3) is correct.
C. All the statements are correct.
D. All the statements are incorrect.
Answer» B. Statement (1) and (2) are incorrect while (3) is correct.
463.

DIRECTIONS: The questions in this segment consists of two statements, one labelled as ?Assertion A? and the other labelled as "Reason R ". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to these items using codes given below. Assertion A: A simple magnetic compass can be prepared by inserting a magnetised iron needle in a piece of cork and allow the cork to float in water kept in a bowl.                          Reason (R): In the above arrangement the needle must touch water while floating.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» D. A is false but R is true.
464.

DIRECTIONS: The questions in this segment consists of two statements, one labelled as ?Assertion A? and the other labelled as "Reason R ". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to these items using codes given below. Assertion A: A compass is a magnetic device that is used by sailors to find directions. Reason (R): The sailor can find directions by use of dial of magnetic compass even if there is no magnetic needle fixed in the compass.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» D. A is false but R is true.
465.

The attractive property of magnet was discovered by

A. Indians           
B.          Chinese
C. Greeks     
D.          Japanese
Answer» D.          Japanese
466.

DIRECTIONS: The questions in this segment consists of two statements, one labelled as ?Assertion A? and the other labelled as "Reason R ". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to these items using codes given below. Assertion A: The north pole of a freely suspended magnet points towards geographic north. Reason (R): Using pieces of iron we can make artificial magnets.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» C. A is true but R is false.
467.

DIRECTIONS: The questions in this segment consists of two statements, one labelled as ?Assertion A? and the other labelled as "Reason R ". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to these items using codes given below. Assertion A: Strength of electromagnet depends on the magnitude of current flowing through them. Reason (R): Electromagnets are used to lift heavy weights.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
468.

DIRECTIONS: The questions in this segment consists of two statements, one labelled as ?Assertion A? and the other labelled as "Reason R ". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and Reason R are individually true and if so, whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to these items using codes given below. Assertion A: Maglev is the train which does not require wheels. Reason (R): Maglev train experiences very less friction.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» C. A is true but R is false.
469.

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 2 You are provided with a soil and asked to find out if the given soil contains some magnetic substance or not? You rubbed a magnet in the soil and then pulled out the magnet. Your magnet appeared as shown below: When a magnet is brought near a heap of magnetic substance, the particles of magnetic substance will be attracted.

A. attracted through out the length of bar magnet with the some force
B. attracted more near north pole and less near south pole
C. attracted more near south pole and less near north pole
D. attracted more near the poles and less near the middle portion
Answer» E.
470.

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 2 You are provided with a soil and asked to find out if the given soil contains some magnetic substance or not? You rubbed a magnet in the soil and then pulled out the magnet. Your magnet appeared as shown below: The substance sticking to the magnet is

A. iron                 
B.          cobalt
C. nickel  
D.          any magnetic substance
Answer» E.
471.

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 2 You are provided with a soil and asked to find out if the given soil contains some magnetic substance or not? You rubbed a magnet in the soil and then pulled out the magnet. Your magnet appeared as shown below: The soil provided to you

A. contains magnetic substance
B. does not contain any magnetic substance
C. Both the above are correct
D. None of the above is correct
Answer» B. does not contain any magnetic substance
472.

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 1 The trains that use magnets to float above a track is called Maglev (Magnetic Levitadon) trains. This trains work on the principle that like poles repel and unlike poles attract each other. Due to magnetic force of attraction and repulsion this vehicle moves in forward direction. This train does not require wheels. What is used in Maglev trains instead of wheels?

A. Bar magnets   
B. Horse shoe magnets
C. Natural magnets         
D. Electromagnets
Answer» E.
473.

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 1 The trains that use magnets to float above a track is called Maglev (Magnetic Levitadon) trains. This trains work on the principle that like poles repel and unlike poles attract each other. Due to magnetic force of attraction and repulsion this vehicle moves in forward direction. This train does not require wheels. Maglev trains work on the principle that

A. like poles repel each other
B. unlike poles attract each other
C. both (a) and  (b)
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
474.

DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 1 The trains that use magnets to float above a track is called Maglev (Magnetic Levitadon) trains. This trains work on the principle that like poles repel and unlike poles attract each other. Due to magnetic force of attraction and repulsion this vehicle moves in forward direction. This train does not require wheels. Maglev train floats above the guide way experiences very less friction does not require wheels

A. only      
B.          and (3)
C. (3) only  
D.                      (1), (2) and (3)
Answer» E.
475.

DIRECTION: Match Column-I with Column-Hand, columns. Column - I Column - II A. Magnets (p) Occurs when a magnet is heated B. Horse shoe magnet (q) Should be kept in pairs with their opposite poles on the same side. C. Bar magnet (r) It is U-shaped D. Demagnetisation (s) Must always be kept away from mobiles, T.V., Music system, computers, etc.

A.  \[A\to (p);B\to (r);C\to (q);D\to (s)\]
B.  \[A\to (s);B\to (q);C\to (r);D\to (p)\]
C.  \[A\to (r);B\to (p);C\to (s);D\to (q)\]
D.  \[A\to (s);B\to (r);C\to (q);D\to (p)\]
Answer» E.
476.

Shapes of natural magnets are.......

A. horse-shoe      
B.          irregular
C. cylindrical        
D.         regular
Answer» C. cylindrical        
477.

DIRECTION: Match Column-I with Column-Hand, columns. Column-I Column-II A. Iron (p) Can be magnetised easily B. Magnetite (q) A magnetic material C. Aluminium (r) A light metal that is not a magnetic material D. Nickel (s) A natural magnet

A.  \[A\to (p);B\to (q);C\to (r);D\to (s)\]
B.  \[A\to (s);B\to (r);C\to (q);D\to (p)\]
C.  \[A\to (p);B\to (s);C\to (r);D\to (q)\]
D.  \[A\to (r);B\to (q);C\to (p);D\to (s)\]
Answer» D.  \[A\to (r);B\to (q);C\to (p);D\to (s)\]
478.

Which of the following device using electro- magnet?

A. Electric bell     
B.          Ceiling fan
C. Electric motor             
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
479.

Magnet which is used in cranes to lift heavy containers from ships is a/an                         

A. bar magnet      
B.            cylindrical magnet                                
C. electromagnet     
D. horseshoe magnet            
Answer» D. horseshoe magnet            
480.

What characteristics do magnetic substances have?                                           

A. They can give a "shock" when you touch them.                                        
B. They can push or pull objects they are not touching,  
C. They are always black and cold to touch.        
D. They fall faster than other objects when you drop them.      
Answer» C. They are always black and cold to touch.        
481.

Ancient people discovered magnetic rocks called lodestone. They use them

A. to start fires     
B.          for compasses
C. for sculptures  
D. for telephone receivers
Answer» C. for sculptures  
482.

For an electromagnet to have a magnetic field

A. It must be heated
B. It has to be touching another magnet
C. It must be lined up with Earth's magnetic field                                          
D. It must be connected to an electrical source
Answer» E.
483.

The North end of the freely suspended magnet points towards.............?                            

A. geographical East       
B. geographical North
C. geographical West      
D. geographical South
Answer» E.
484.

How is earth's similar to that of a magnet?

A. It has North and South poles
B. It is hundreds of miles long.                     
C. It is made in Earth's core.                       
D. It is shaped like a horseshoe,      
Answer» B. It is hundreds of miles long.                     
485.

What is our best evidence that Earth has a magnetic field?                                  

A. All things fall towards Earth's centre.            
B. All compass needle lines up with it.   
C. Winds blows from east to west.
D. Earth's oceans have current.
Answer» C. Winds blows from east to west.
486.

.................. is the natural magnet.

A. Magnetite   
B.          Ebonite
C. Cobalt            
D. Nickel
Answer» B.          Ebonite
487.

When we break a magnet into pieces, each piece having

A. North Pole only           
B. South Pole only
C. both North and South Poles
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
488.

Which of the following cannot be used to make a magnet?

A. Cobalt            
B.          Iron
C. Ebonite           
D.          Steel
Answer» D.          Steel
489.

Which of the following is not a non-magnetic substance?

A. Glass              
B.          Wood
C. China ware      
D.         Nickel
Answer» E.
490.

When a magnet is placed on a plastic plate with common pins spread on it, then maximum number of pins stick

A. at the middle of the magnet
B. at the ends of the magnet
C. all around the magnet
D. None of these
Answer» C. all around the magnet
491.

How many ends of a magnetic needle are painted red?

A. 1             
B.          2
C. 3                     
D.          4
Answer» B.          2
492.

The number of magnetic poles in a horse shoe magnet is/are

A. 1                     
B.          2
C. 3                     
D.          4
Answer» C. 3                     
493.

A compass

A. is a device used by navigators to find the directions at a place
B. is a device that makes use of a magnetic needle to locate the directions at a place
C. Both the above are correct
D. None of these are correct
Answer» D. None of these are correct
494.

North pole of a magnet is

A. that pole of the magnet which points in north direction when the magnet is freely suspended
B. that pole of the magnet which is known as north seeking end when magnet is freely suspended
C. that pole of the magnet which is attracted towards the south pole of earth's magnet
D. All the above are correct
Answer» E.
495.

Which of the following features will you observe in the needle of compass? it will attract metals it will show a deflection if a magnet is brought near it it will always come to rest in east-west direction it will always come to rest in north-south direction

A. and (ii)        
B.         (i), (ii) and (iii)
C. (ii) and (iv)      
D. (ii) only
Answer» D. (ii) only
496.

A piece of iron should place across the poles of horse shoe magnet

A. to conserve its magnetic property
B. to increase its magnetic property
C. to make it demagnetise
D. to decrease its magnetic property
Answer» B. to increase its magnetic property
497.

Identify the function of magnetic belt from the following.

A. To mix iron objects to trash
B. To melt iron objects from trash
C. To separate iron objects from trash
D. To repel magnetic substances
Answer» D. To repel magnetic substances
498.

Which of the following can be used to find if the given iron piece is a magnet?

A. By trying to attract another magnet
B. By trying to repel another magnet
C. By bringing another piece of iron near to it
D. By trying to attract small pieces of paper.
Answer» C. By bringing another piece of iron near to it
499.

The making of magnet of an iron needle with the help of a magnet is called

A. magnetisation
B. demagnetisation
C. method of demagnetisation of an iron needle
D. None of the above is correct
Answer» B. demagnetisation
500.

The loss of magnetic properties by a magnet is called

A. demagnetisation 
B. magnetisation
C. dropping of magnet     
D. None of these
Answer» B. magnetisation