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1. The wavelength of a wave in air is 0.60 cm and the speed is 300 m/s. This wave is—
infrasound wave
audio wave
ultrasonic waves
neither of the above
2. The temperature on the Celsius scale is 25°C. The corresponding temperature on the Fahrenheit scale will be-
40°F
77°F
50°F
45°F
3. Not found in plants of Pteridophyta group.
Flower
Trunk
Root
leaves
4. What is the outermost level of the brain?
piameter
Dura mater
arachnoid
membrane
5. The phenomenon of visible colors in soap thin film and soap bubbles is due to?
interference
deflection
diffraction
reflection
6. The fuse wire should have-
high resistance and low melting point
low resistance and low melting point
low resistance and high melting point
high resistance and high melting point
7. The fact of the nature of light waves is indicated by which of the following phenomena?
polarization
diffraction
interference
all of which
8. A stone thrown from a tower with zero speed will fall on the ground in 4 seconds, then the height of the tower will be?
20 meters
40 meters
80 meters
160 meters
9. 'ampere' measurement is used in
Temperature
Electricity
Light
Weight
10. Which one is the most powerful reducing agent among the following acids?
formic acid
acetic acid
propionic acid
chloroacetic acid
11. The amount of heat required to convert 5 grams of ice at 20°C into steam at 100°C –
675 calories
3775 calories
3650 calories
3725 calories
12. If part of a radioactive element disintegrates in one hour, its half-life may be
2 hours
1/2 hour
1/4 hour
1/3 hour
13. Amino acids are obtained on hydrolysis of the following?
Fat
carbohydrates
protein
nucleic acid
14. When oxygen and hydrogen gas are at the same temperature and pressure, there are 16 times more oxygen molecules than hydrogen molecules. Oxygen to hydrogen molecules: The ratio of the square-mean-value speed of the molecules will be-
2
4
16
1/4
15. What is indole acetic acid?
enzymes
amino acids
fungicide
auxin
16. What is the reason for the difference in mass of isotopes of an element?
Different number of protons in their nucleus.
Different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei.
different number of electrons in their nucleus
Different number of valence electrons.
17. Is it formed by chemical reaction only?
of methane
of CFCs
of carbon dioxide
nitrous oxide
18. Which of the following group is not found in plants.
cladofera
Cara
Marseilla
ulothrix
19. In which of the following the plant body is differentiated into roots, stem and leaves?
marchencia
funeria
Marseilla
Cara
20. In which of the following plants, secretory reproductive organs are found?
Marseilla
Canopy Cedar (Pinus)
Cedar
ipomoea
21. What is the reason for weightlessness in satellite?
zero gravity
center of mass
zero reaction force on the surface of the satellite
neither of the above
22. A ball is thrown upwards and it returns to the ground following a parabolic path. Which of the following will remain constant-
kinetic energy of the ball
ball speed
horizontal component of velocity
vertical component of velocity
23. Which pair of atomic numbers represents S-block elements?
7, 15
6, 12
9, 17
3, 12
24. Milk is
milk fat
water soluble fat
fat water
water dispersed in oil
25. Length is not measured by which of the following units?
Fermi
dibai
micron
light years
26. Which of the following cycles is an important aspect of weather patterns on Earth?
carbon cycle
the water cycle
nitrogen cycle
oxygen cycle
27. Chemical disinfection of drinking water can be done using which of the following?
fluorine
chlorine
iodine
bromine
28. Which of the following instruments is used to record earthquakes?
seismograph
sonograph
spectrograph
sphygmograph
29. Which of the following is also known as Niacin?
Vitamin-B3
Vitamin-B5
Vitamin-B7
Vitamin-B6
30. Which of the following is a 'conditional' amino acid?
Glutamic
aspartic
alanine
arginine
31. At which stage of the embryo can all the body parts be identified?
zygote
Embryo
Fetus
ovum
32. Which of the following Indian scientists collaborated with Norman Borlaug, which resulted in the 'Green Revolution' in India?
Satyendra Nath Bose
Meghnad Saha
Hargobind Khurana
M / s. Swaminathan
33. Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin-C?
green cauliflower
Sugar
egg
wheat
34. Deficiency of which of the following causes pellagra disease?
Vitamin-B3
Vitamin-B5
Vitamin-B2
Vitamin-B7
35. Which of the following instruments is used to measure electrical resistance?
ohmmeter
voltmeter
galvanometer
ammeter
36. What is the SI unit of volume?
cubic centimeter
cubic decimeter
cubic metre
cubic inches
37. Quicksilver is a product of which of the following?
silver
Iron
Mercury
Mangani
38. Sliding friction……. it happens.
little more than limiting friction
little less than limiting friction
same as limited friction
sometimes less and sometimes more than the limiting friction
39. For what is oil immersion used in light microscopy?
to increase the resolving power of the microscope
to reduce the resolving power of the microscope
To increase the magnifying power of the microscope
To increase the dividing power as well as the magnifying power of a microscope
40. Identify the organ/part of human beings which is not related to the process of respiration.
alveoli
micro trachea
glomerulus
pleura
41. From the following options, identify the hormone which helps in the growth of children.
gonadotropins
progesterone
oxytocin
somatotropin
42. Which of the following animals does not belong to the group of mammals?
kangaroo
hippopotamus
scoliodon
whale
43. Which component of food provides maximum energy in a balanced diet?
vitamins
protein
lipid
carbohydrates
44. The real shape of the object is formed on the screen by a convex lens. If the upper part of a convex lens is covered with an opaque paper, what will be the effect on the image?
Only the lower part of the object will be imaged
Only the lower part of the object will be imaged
will not receive any image
Full image of the object will be obtained, but its intensity will be reduced
45. A passenger sitting in a train running at a constant speed throws a ball vertically upwards. Where will that ball fall?
in the hands of the traveler
front passenger
behind the passenger
It depends on the direction of motion of the train
46. Alternating current (AC) can be converted into direct current (DC) using which of the following?
amplifier
stabilizer
Rectifier
transformer
47. A man measures his weight as 600 N with the help of a balance. If the person stands on the same balance in a lift going up with a speed of 5 m/s, what will be the weight shown on the balance?
less than 600 N
more than 600 N
same as 600N
same as 0
48. In which range is the pH value of water for public supply?
3.5 to 6.5
6.5 to 8.5
8.5 to 10.5
10.5 to 13
49. What should be the maximum permissible amount of arsenic element for domestic water supply?
0.005ppm
0.500 p.p.m.
0.050ppm
5.500ppm
50. AIDS spreads through-
by shaking hands
by breathing
contact from insects
by physical contact
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