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1.

What do you mean by a closed economy?

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The economy which does not conduct any kind of imports and exports.

2.

Dobereiner triad is based on A) Atomic number B) Atomic weight C) Atomic volume D) Atomic size

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B) Atomic weight

3.

Group of three elements with similar chemical properties is called ……………. A) diad B) triad C) tetrad D) pentad

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Correct option is  B) triad

4.

How many sectors are there in the circulation of simple income?(a) one(b) two(c) three(d) four

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Two sectors are there in the circulation of simple income.

5.

What are the various sectors of an economy of a country?

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The various sectors of an economy of a country are family (consumer), business (production) and government.

6.

Where do families and firms sectors deposit their savings?

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Families and firms sectors deposit their savings in capital market.

7.

Which are sectors included in the circular flow of income in the open economy of a country?

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  1. Family
  2. Business Firms
  3. Capital-Market
  4. Government
  5. Rest of the world.
8.

What are consumer goods?

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Goods that are used by consumers for final consumption are called consumer goods.

9.

Who gave the idea of income circular flow of income ?

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Francois Quesney.

10.

What do you mean by family sector ?

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The meaning of family sector is the sector which is the owner of the resources of production- labour, land, capital, etc.

11.

Which one of the following is used in making automobiles and foot wear? (a) Bun – S (b) Buna – N (c) natural rubber (d) neoprene

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Bun – S is used in making automobiles and foot wear

12.

Which of the following is not correct for diborane?(a)When methylated it produces Me4B2H2(b)All bond length B-H are equal(c)Two boron atoms and four hydrogen atoms lie in the same plane(d)Two bridging hydrogen atoms lie symmetrically above and below the plane formed by two B and 4 H

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(b) All bond length B-H are equal

13.

The basic character of the following hydroxides increase in the order :-(a)Al(OH)3> B(OH)3> TlOH > Ga(OH)3(b)Ga(OH)3> TlOH >B(OH)3>Al(OH)3(c)B(OH)3>Al(OH)3>Ga(OH)3> TlOH(d)Al(OH)3>Ga(OH)3>TlOH >B(OH)3

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(c)B(OH)3>Al(OH)3>Ga(OH)3> TlOH

14.

Give the chemical reaction as an evidence for each of the following observations. (i) Tin (II) is a reducing agent where as lead (II) is not. (ii) Gallium (I) undergoes disproportionation reaction. 

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(i) Due to inert pair effect pb2+ is more stable than Pb4+. Whereas Sn4+ is more stable than Sn2+.

(ii) 3Ga+ → 2Ga + Ga3+ 

This is because Ga3+ is more stable than Ga+.

15.

Name the gas use to preserve biological specimen

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Liquid  N is use to preserve biological specimen

16.

From which family does Ge Belongs to?

Answer» Carbon family..
17.

The stability of dihalides of Si, Ge, Sn and Pb increases steadly in sequence...a) PbX2 << SnX2 << GeX2 << SiX2b) GeX2<< SiX2 << SnX2 << PbX2c) SiX2 << GeX2 << PbX2 << SnX2d) SiX2 << geX2 << SnX2 << PbX2

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(d) For group 14 stability of dihalide increases down the group

18.

What are the different allotropes of sulphur?

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Rhombic and monoclinic

19.

Name two allotropes of boron.

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Amorphous and crystalline.

20.

Which of the following is a Lewis Acid?(a)PCl3(b)AlCl3(c)TiCl3(d)NCl3

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(b)AlCl is a Lewis Acid

21.

Predict the formula of the stable binary compounds that would be formed by the combination of the following pairs of elements:(a) Lithium and oxygen(b) Magnesium and nitrogen(c) Aluminium and iodine(d) Silicon and oxygen(e) Phosphorus and fluorine(f) Element Lu and fluorine

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(a) Li2O

(b) Mg3N2

(c) AlI3

(d) SiO2

(e) PF3 or PF5

(f) LuF2

22.

The bond angle Cl – B – Cl in BCl3 is :-(a)60o(b)109o 7'(c)120o(d)90o

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The bond angle Cl – B – Cl in BCl3 is 120o    

23.

The check constraint may use …… operators for condition.(a) relational(b) logical(c) both(d) None of these

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The check constraint may use both operators for condition.

24.

What were the terms of the treaty of Mangaluru?

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Both the parties returned their caputred areas and exchanged the prisoners of war.

25.

Who were the Dalavoys?

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Dalavoys were administrators who looked after the administration in the name of Kings.

26.

Who was Sir M. Vishveswaraiah? When and who appointed him as the Diwan of Mysuru?

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  • Sir M. Vishveswaraiah worked as the chief engineer of Mysuru from 1909 to 1912. 
  • Nalavadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar appointed him as the Diwan of Mysuru in 1912. He was considered as the ‘sculptor and creator of Modern Mysuru’.
27.

Write a note on the results of Third Anglo Mysuru War?

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  • In the third Anglo – Mysuru war, the Britishers lay siege to the capital city of Tippu’s Srirangapatna. 
  • Tippu had to sign a peace treaty with the British. 
  • As per the peace treaty Tippu had to surrender half his kingdom to the British and had to pay 330 lakh as compensation. 
  • Two of his sons were taken as hostages until the compensation was cleared.
28.

Why was the Fourth Anglo – Mysuru war fought?

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The treaty of the third Anglo – Mysuru war made Tippu feel disgraced. He decided to throw the British out of India.

29.

Why did Hyder Ali and the British fight the Anglo – Mysuru wars?

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The British did not tolerate the expansion of Mysuru kingdom in the South by Hyder Ali. So there were the Anglo-Mysuru wars.

30.

Fill in the blanks: 1. Mysuru state was properous during the reign of _______. 2. _______ was an eminent commander in Dalavoy Nanjarajaiah’s army. 3. _______ established royal mints at Srirangapatna and Mysuru. 4. _______ was appointed as the Diwan of Mysuru during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar III. 5. The first railway line was laid between _______ and Jolarpet. 6. A Khadi production centre was established at _______ near Mysuru. 7. The _______ Gardens was established in front of the KRS dam.

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1. Chikkadevaraya 

2. Hyder Ali 

3. Tippu Sultan 

4. Poornaiah 

5. Bengaluru 

6. Badanavalu 

7. Brindavan

31.

What are the administrative reforms of Mark Cubbon in Mysuru?

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  • Mark Cubbon transferred the capital from Mysuru to Bengaluru. 
  • Mysuru was divided into many administrative units and kept them under superindent’s supervision. 
  • Administrative units were divided into districts and taluks. 
  • Judiciary and police departments were well organised. 
  • Kannada was implemented as the official language. 
  • New roads were built to connect major places of the state directly to Bengaluru. 
  • Bridges were built and telegraph lines were laid. 
  • The construction of the first railway line between Bengaluru and Jolarpet started.
32.

What are the contributions of Louis Bentham Bowring to the state of Mysuru?

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  • He reorganized the administration structure of Mysuru State. 
  • The land revenue collection process was reorganized. 
  • Judiciary and police department were established properly. 
  • Educational reforms were introduced with the establishment of public instruction.
33.

What are the achievements of Sir M.Vishveshwaraiah?

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‘Industrialize or Perish’ was the famous declaration of Sir. M. Vishveswaraiah. 

  • He started ‘Sandalwood factory at Mysuru. He also started a Soap factory, Central industrial workshop, leather processing and metal factories in Bengaluru. 
  • In order to provide impetus to trade and commerce, Mysuru Chamber of Commerce and Industries was started at Bengaluru. 
  • Mysuru Bank was started in 1913 to provide support to the growth of industries. 
  • He made primary education compulsory and gave improtance to technical education. 
  • He established the agricultural school at Hebbal. 
  • The University of Mysuru was established in 1916. 
  • Kannada Sahitya Parishad was established in the year 1915. 
  • The construction of KRS dam Continued and completed in 1932. 
  • The railway lines between Mysuru and Arasikere, Bowringpete and Kolar was laid.
34.

What is the contribution of Tippu Sultan to Architecture?

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  • The tomb of Hyder Ali and the Jumma Masjid were great constructions finished by Tippu. 
  • The Minarets of the Masjid are known for their beauty.
35.

What are the military achievements of Hyder Ali?

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  • Hyder Ali was brave and adventurous. He won many battles and accumulated army and wealth. 
  • When there was a revolt in the capital city, he suppressed it and restored the kingship to Krishnaraja Wodeyar. 
  • He engaged in extending the borders of the state. He defeated the Keladi ruler and confiscated his wealth. 
  • He also took over the Chitradurga fort.
36.

A person’s social position was decided by the ______ into which he was born rather than by his achievements. (a) ashrama (b) varna (c) Kula

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Correct option is: (b) varna

37.

What happens when one angle is reformed?(a) The other angle is also reformed.(b) The other angle gets deformed.(c) Several angles get formed.(d) No angle gets deformed.

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(a) The other angle is also reformed.

38.

What is a peaceful night full of?(a) Sweet dreams(b) Nightmares(c) Peace(d) Worry

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Correct answer is (c) Peace

39.

What is the restraining influence of laws?कानून का प्रभावी नियंत्रण क्या है?

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The restraining influence of laws regulates the things to remain in order. Even the sun, moon and stars obey certain laws to control the system of the universe. In the absence of restraint mission to serve our fellow men will not be achieved ever.

कानून का प्रभावी नियंत्रण किसी भी चीज को क्रम में बांध कर रखता है। यहां तक कि सूर्य, चन्द्रमा और तारे भी ब्रह्माण्ड के क्रियाकलाप को सुचारू रूप से संपन्न करने के लिए कुछ नियमों में बंधे होते हैं । और उसका अनुपालन करते हैं। नियंत्रित उद्देश्य के बिना हम मानवता की सेवा करने के अपने उद्देश्य को नहीं प्राप्त कर सकेगे।

40.

In the matter of religion what can be said about the agnostic or atheist?धर्म के मामले में संशयवादी अथवा नास्तिक के बारे में क्या कहा जा सकता है?

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The agnostic or atheist do give preference to some moral principles. Their relationship with the Divine is only for their personal reason or instinct

संशयवादी अथवा नास्तिक कुछ नैतिक सिद्धांतों को प्राथमिकता देते हैं। उस परमेश्वर के साथ उनका संबंध बस मात्र उनके व्यक्तिगत अथवा स्वभाविक कारणों से होता है।

41.

What is the merit of petition prayer?औपचारिक प्रार्थना के क्या गुण हैं?

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The petition prayer is a sincere prayer. It aims to achieve inward peace. Here the petition is made for the cleansing and purification from darkness and ignorance which cover our soul.

औपचारिक प्रार्थना एक सजग प्रार्थना है। इसका उद्देश्य आंतरिक शांति को प्राप्त करना है। यह एक प्रकार से ईश्वर के समक्ष किया गया आवेदन है जो आत्मा को अज्ञान और मोह के अंधकार से मुक्त कराने के लिए किया जाता है।

42.

What is essential for the service of fellow beings?(a) Strict discipline(b) Stern discipline(c) Light discipline(d) Prayer

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Correct answer is (d) Prayer

43.

How should we begin and end our day?हम अपने दिन का शुभारंभ और समापन किस प्रकार से करें?

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According to Gandhiji, we should begin and end our day with prayers. We should endeavor to make our prayer soulful so that it may remain with us the whole day. Besides at night it will keep us away from nightmares. The night will be peaceful.

गांधीजी के अनुसार हम अपने दिन का शुभारंभ और समापन ईश्वर की प्रार्थना के साथ करें। हम हृदय की अतल गहराइयों से प्रार्थना करने का प्रयास करते हैं। ताकि दिन भर हमारे साथ इसका प्रभाव रहे। इसके साथ ही रात में यह हमें रात के दु:स्वप्न से बचाता है। हमारा रात शांतिपूर्ण व्यतीत होता है।

44.

What value does prayer have?(a) far(b) heavy(c) incalculable(d) indefinite

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(c) incalculable

45.

Say whether the following statements are True or False:1. The author was unhappy to speak on prayer.2. Some people accept their relationship with God due to superstition.3. The petition prayer aims at inward peace.4. We are infallible mortals.5. We are born in this world to oppress the fellow men.6. A man without a prayerful heart is always miserable.7. The man is generally professed to believe in the power of prayer.8. The author invokes the heart of man for the service of mankind.9. Nightmares are sweet dreams.10. Some restraints are essential for our life.

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1.→F.

2.→T.

3.→T.

4.→F

5.→F.

6.→T.

7.→T.

8.→T.

9.→F.

10.→T.

46.

What does the egotist think about religion?अहंकारी व्यक्ति धर्म के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?

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The egotists live by the power of their reasons. They never accept things easily. They think that they have nothing to do with religions.

अहंकार किसी व्यक्ति में उसके व्यक्तिगत कारणों की क्षमता के कारण होता है। वे किसी भी चीज को आसानी से नहीं स्वीकारते। वे हमेशा यही सोचते हैं। कि उन्हें धर्म के साथ रह कर कुछ भी करने की आवश्यकता नहीं है।

47.

What mistakes do the erring mortals make in their prayer?भ्रम में पड़े नश्वर जीवात्मा प्रार्थना के दौरान कौन सा भूल करते हैं?

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The erring mortals find it difficult to retire within themselves for inward communion even for a single second. They find it impossible to remain constantly in communion with the God.

भ्रम में पड़े नश्वर जवात्मा के लिए यहां तक कि एक भी सेकेण्ड के लिए अपनी अंतर्रात्मा के साथ अपने अंदर के संपर्क को काटना अत्यंत ही दुश्कर है। उन्हें ईश्वर के साथ लगातार संपर्क बनाए रखना असंभव से प्रतीत होता है।

48.

Why is prayer vital for man?प्रार्थना मनुष्य के लिए क्यों महत्त्वपूर्ण है?

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Prayer is the very soul and essence of religion. No man can live without religion and therefore prayer is the core of man’s life. It is vital for every man.

प्रार्थना किसी भी धर्म की आत्मा और अति आवश्यक तत्त्व है। धर्म के बिना कोई भी आदमी जीवित नहीं रह सकता है इसलिए प्रार्थना मनुष्य के जीवन का मूल है। यह प्रत्येक मनुष्य के लिए महत्त्वपूर्ण है।

49.

The man of prayer will be at — with himself.(a) war(b) fight(c) miserable(d) peace

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The man of prayer will be at peace with himself.

50.

How can we better serve our fellow men?मानवता की सेवा हम किस प्रकार से कर सकते हैं?

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We can better secure our fellow man by offering our prayers to the Divine. We should know that prayers helps a man to be in peace with himself and the world around. A man who does not have the sheet anchor of prayer will be a victim to the power of darkness. He will not be able to achieve his mission to serve our fellow men.

हम अपने मानवता के धर्म की रक्षा अपने परमेश्वर की प्रार्थना के माध्यम से कर सकते हैं। हम जानते हैं कि प्रार्थना एक मनुष्य को सदा शांत रहन में मदद तो करती ही है साथ ही आस-पास के परिवेश अर्थात इस संसार को भी शांति प्रदान करती है। एक आदमी जिसे तनिक भी ईश्वर की प्रार्थना की शक्ति पर तनिक भी विश्वास नहीं होता है वही अज्ञानता रूपी अंधकार का ग्रास बन जाता है। वे कभी भी मानवता की सेवा के अपने वास्तविक लक्ष्य को प्राप्त नहीं कर सकते।