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1.

The solution of LPP, maximize z = 3x + 2y, x + 2y ≤ 0; 3x + y ≤ 15; x,y ≥ 0 lies in which quadrant.(a) first(b) second(c) third(d) fourth

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Answer is (a) first

2.

The Probabilities of solving a problem by three students are 1/2,1/3,1/4. Find the probability that the problem will be solved.

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From the equation,

P(E1) = 1/2, P(E2) = 1/3, P(E3) = 1/4

P(bar E1) = 1/2, P(bar E2) = 2/3, P(bar E3) = 3/4

∴ P (not solving the Problem)

= 1/2 x 2/3 x 3/4 = 1/4

P (solving the Problem)

= 1 - (1/4) = 3/4

3.

Explain the similarities and differences of centripetal and centrifugal forces.

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Salient features of centripetal and centrifugal forces. 

Centripetal Force:

  • It is a real force which is exerted on the body by the external agencies like gravitational force, tension in the string, normal force etc. 
  • Acts in both inertial and non-inertial frames 
  • It acts towards the axis of rotation or center of the circle in circular motion

\(|\vec F_{CP}|\) = mω2r = \(\frac{mv^2}{r}\)

  • Real force and has real effects 
  • Origin of centripetal force is interaction between two objects. 
  • In inertial frames centripetal force has to be included when free body diagrams are drawn.

 Centrifugal Force:

  • It is a pseudo force or fictitious force which cannot arise from gravitational force, tension force, normal force etc.
  • Acts only in rotating frames (non-inertial frame) 
  • It acts outwards from the axis of rotation or radially outwards from the center of the circular motion

 \(|\vec I_{Cf}|\) = mω2 r = \(\frac{mv^2}{r}\)

  • Pseudo force but has real effects 
  • Origin of centrifugal force is inertia. It does not arise from interaction. In an inertial frame the object’s inertial motion appears as centrifugal force in the rotating frame. In inertial frames there is no centrifugal force. 
  • In rotating frames, both centripetal and centrifugal force have to be included when free body diagrams are drawn.
4.

S.I unit of momentum is ………………A) kg.m/s2 B) kg-m/s C) N.Sec D) Both B & C

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D) Both B & C

5.

Give an example of a non-renewable resource that is non- recyclable also.

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A non-renewable resource is a finite resource. It cannot renew itself completely, making it a valuable and limited in quantity. An example of a renewable resource is coal. Coal is a fossil fuel which is derived from the remains of plants and animals that lie buried in the earth. It takes billions of years to form naturally, so it is considered to be a non-renewable resource.

6.

Observe the figure and answer the questions1. What will be the effect on the velocity of the motorcycle if its speed increases or decreases, but its direction remains unchanged?2. In case of a turning on the road, will the velocity and speed be same?3. If, on a turning, we change the direction as well as the speed of the motorcycle, what will be the effect on its velocity?

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1. If the speed is increased the velocity of the motorcycle will increase and if the speed is decreased the velocity of the motorcycle will decrease.

2. As speed is scalar quantity while velocity is vector quantity so by turning velocity will change while speed remains same.

3. Its velocity will change because velocity depends on speed as well as direction and here both speed and direction are changed.

7.

If a person moving from pole to equator, the centrifugal force acting on him – (a) increases (b) decreases (c) remains the same (d) increases and then decreases

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(a) increases

8.

Acceleration increases with increase of ……………. A) mass B) pressure C) volume D) net force

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D) net force

9.

Acceleration decreases with increases of ……………A) mass B) volume C) density D) pressure

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Correct option is A) mass

10.

The unit of force is …………… A) Newton B) N.S C) N/s D) N.m

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Correct option is A) Newton

11.

1 kg. m/s2 = A) 1 Dyne B) 1 Hertz C) 1 Newton D) 1 Volt

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Correct option is C) 1 Newton

12.

……………. is the unit of force. (a) Both B and C (b) Newton (c) Dyne (d) Volts

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Correct option is: (a) Both B and C

13.

By stretching the rubber strings of a we store ………………. energy in it.(a) Potential (b) Chemical (c) Electric (d) Kinetic

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Correct option is: (a) potential

14.

Flowing water has ……… energy. (a) Potential (b) Chemical (c) Solar (d) Kinetic

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Correct option is: (d) kinetic

15.

Write the value of tan-1{2 sin(2 cos-1 \(\frac{\sqrt3}2\))}.

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Given tan-1 {2 sin (2 cos-1 √3/2)}

= tan-1 {2 sin (2 cos-1 cos π/6)}

= tan-1 {2 sin (2 × π/6)}

= tan-1 {2 sin (π/3)}

= tan-1 {2 × √3/2}

= tan-1 {√3}

= π/3

∴ tan-1 {2 sin (2 cos-1 √3/2)} = π/3

16.

Write the value of\(tan^{-1}\{2sin(2cos^{-1}\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})\}\)

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Given tan-1 {2 sin (2 cos-1 √3/2)} 

= tan-1 {2 sin (2 cos-1 cos π/6)} 

= tan-1 {2 sin (2 × π/6)} 

= tan-1 {2 sin (π/3)} 

= tan-1 {2 × √3/2} 

= tan-1 {√3} 

= π/3 

∴ tan-1 {2 sin (2 cos-1 √3/2)} = π/3

17.

Write the value of\(tan(2tan^{-1}\frac{1}{5})\).

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Let tan θ = 1/5 

Given tan (2 tan-1 1/5) = tan 2θ 

We know that \(tan2\theta=\frac{2tan\theta}{1-tan^2\theta}\)

\(=\frac{2\times\frac{1}{5}}{1-\frac{1}{25}}\)

\(=\frac{\frac{2}{5}}{\frac{24}{25}}\)

\(=\therefore tan(2tan^{-1}\frac{1}{5})=\frac{5}{12}\)

18.

For the principal values, evaluate each of the following:\(sin^{-1}(-\frac{\sqrt3}2)+cos^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt3}2)\)

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\(sin^{-1}(-\frac{\sqrt3}2)+cos^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt3}2)\)

\(=-\frac{\pi}3+\frac{\pi}6\)

{Since sin-1x = An angle in\([-\frac{\pi}2,\frac{\pi}2]\) whose sine is x, Similarly, cos-1 = An angle in [0, π ] whose cosine is x}

\(=-\frac{\pi}6\)

Hence,

\(sin^{-1}(-\frac{\sqrt3}2)+cos^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt3}2)\) = \(-\frac{\pi}6\)

\(\therefore\) Principal value of \(sin^{-1}(-\frac{\sqrt3}2)+cos^{-1}(\frac{\sqrt3}2)\) is \(-\frac{\pi}6\)

19.

Write the principal value of\(tan^{-1}(1)+cos^{-1}(-\frac{1}{2})\).

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Given tan-1(1) + cos-1 (-1/2)

We know that cos-1 (-θ) = π – cos-1 θ

\(=\frac{\pi}{4}+[\pi-\frac{\pi}{3}]\)

\(=\frac{\pi}{4}+\frac{2\pi}{3}\)

\(=\frac{3\pi+8\pi}{12}\)

\(=\frac{11\pi}{12}\)

\(\therefore tan^{-1}(1)+cos^{-1}(-\frac{1}{2})=\frac{11\pi}{12}\)

20.

Find the principal value  of the following :\(\tan^{-1}1+\cos^{-1}\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)+ \sin^{-1}\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)\)

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[Formula: cos -1(-x)=π – cos(x) and sin -1(-x)= -sin(x) ]

\(\tan^{-1}1+\left(\pi-\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\right)+\left(-\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\right)\)

Putting the values for each of the inverse trigonometric terms

\(=\frac{\pi}{4}+\left(\pi-\frac{\pi}{3}\right)-\frac{\pi}{6}\)

\(=\frac{\pi}{12}+\frac{2\pi}{3}\)

\(=\frac{9\pi}{12}=\frac{3\pi}{4}\)

21.

Find the principal value of the following :\(\cos^{-1}\frac{1}{2}+2\sin^{-1}\frac{1}{2}\)

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Putting the values of the inverse trigonometric terms

\(\frac{\pi}{3}+2\times \frac{\pi}{6}\)

\(=\frac{\pi}{3}+\frac{\pi}{3}\)

\(=\frac{2\pi}{3}\)

22.

Evaluate: ∫x/(x2 + 1)(x + 1) dx

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Let I = ∫x/(x2 + 1)(x + 1) dx

Now, x/(x2 + 1)(x + 1) = (1/2)[(x + 1)/(x2 + 1) - (1/x + 1)] (partial function)

So, I = (1/2)∫x/(x2 + 1) dx + ∫dx/(x2 + 1) - ∫dx/(x + 1)

= (1/4) log(x2 + 1) + 1/2) tan-1 x - (1/2) log|x + 1| + k

23.

Which reagent is used to convert ethylene glycol to ethylene?(a) HI (b) I2(c) PI3 (d) Conc. H2SO4

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PI3 is used to convert ethylene glycol to ethylene.

24.

What is the product formed when ethylene glycol is heated at 773 K?(a) Ethanal (b) Ethene (c) Ethane (d) Oxirane

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Oxirane is the product formed when ethylene glycol is heated at 773 K.

25.

Name the product formed when ethan- 1, 2-diol is treated with anhydrous ZnCl2(a) Ethanol (b) Ethene (c) Ethane (d) Ethana

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(d)  Ethanal

26.

Which reagent is used to convert ethan – 1, 2 – diol into Ethanal?(a) Anhydrous ZnCI2(b) Dilute. H2SO4 (c) Either (a) or (b) (d) Conc. H2SO4

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(c) Either (a) or (b)

27.

Which one of the following is formed when ethan – 1, 2 – diol is treated with PI3 ? (a) Ethane (b) Ethyne (c) Ethene (d) Ethanol

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Ethene is formed when ethan – 1, 2 – diol is treated with PI3

28.

Expenses of a business for the first year were Rs.  80,000. In the second year, it was increased to Rs. 88,000. What is the trend percentage in the second year? (a) 10% (b) 110%(c) 90% (d) 11%

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The correct answer is :  (b) 110 %

29.

Given below is a diagram of two system together in the human body(a) Name the systems(b) Name the parts numbers 1-10(c) Describe the functions of the parts 3, 4, 5 & 6.

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(a) Excretory system and Female Reproductive system

(b) 1. Kidney

2. Ureter

3. Fallopian Tube

4.Infundibulum

5. Ovary

6. Uterus

7. Urinary Bladder

8.Cervix

9. Vagina

10. Valva

(c) Function of Fallopian Tube (part 3): The fallopian tubes carry the ovum released from the ovary to the uterus.

Function of Infundibulum (part 4): Infundibulum is the funnel shaped distal end of the ovary which picks up the released ovum and pushes it further on its passage into the fallopian tube.

Function of Ovary (part 5): Ovary produces female gametes i.e. ova. 

Function of Uterus (part 6): Uterus allows the growth and development of the embryo.

30.

Which part of the human body :(a) produces sperms ?(b) produces ova ?(c) passes Sperms from a man to a woman ?

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(a) Testes.

(b) Ovaries.

(c) Penis.

31.

A loan backed by collateral is called a: a. line of credit.b. dividend. c. secured loan. d. trade credit.

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c. secured loan.

32.

The most widely used source of short-term funding is: a. factoring. b. trade credit.c. family and friends. d. commercial banks.

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d. commercial banks.

33.

What is a commercial paper? What are its advantages and limitations?

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Commercial paper is an unsecured promissory note issued by a firm to raise funds for a short period, varying from 90 days to 364 days. It is issued by one firm to other business firms, insurance companies, pension funds and banks. The amount raised by CP is generally very large. The CP can be issued only by firms having good credit rating as this debt is totally unsecured. Issue of CP is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.

Merits of Commercial Paper

1. A commercial paper does not contain any restrictive conditions as it is sold on an unsecured basis. 

2. It has high liquidity as it is a freely transferable instrument. 

3. It provides more funds compared to other source. 

4. The cost of CP to the issuing firm is generally lower than the cost of commercial bank lo Answer:

5. A commercial paper provides a continuous source of fund because their maturity can be tailored to suit the requirements of the issuing firm. 

6. Companies can invest their excess funds in commercial paper and can earn good return on them.

Limitations of Commercial Paper

1. Only firms which are financially sound and have high credit ratings can raise money through commercial papers. New and moderately rated firms are not in a position to raise funds by this method as these are unsecured. 

2. The amount of money that can be raised through commercial paper is limited. 

3. Commercial paper is an impersonal method of financing and if a firm is not in a position to redeem its paper due to financial difficulties, extending the maturity of a CP is not possible.

34.

A statement that projects management’s expectations for revenues and, based on those financial expectations, allocates the use of specific resources throughout the firm is called: a. a cash flow. b. a budget. c. a resource plan. d. a resource allocation.

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b. a budget.

35.

Debt capital refers to: a. money raised through the sale of shares. b. funds raised by borrowing that must be repaid. c. factoring accounts receivable. d. inventory loans.

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b. funds raised by borrowing that must be repaid.

36.

The most common cause (s) of financial problems are: a. under capitalization. b. inadequate expense control. c. credit terms. d. all of the above.

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d. all of the above.

37.

The steps in financial planning are:a. forecasting financial needs and developing budgets to meet those needs. b. identifying sources of financing. c. establishing financial controls to ensure the company is following the financial plans. d. A&C.

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Correct Answer is: d. A&C.

38.

(a) Give chemical tests to detect the presence of (i) Ethanol (ii) Ethanoic acid (b) Why ethanoic acid is called glacial acetic acid?

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(a) Add sodium hydrogen carbonate. Ethanol will not react. Ethanoic acid will give brisk effervescence due to carbon dioxide. 

(b) Pure ethanoic acid exist as solid like glaciers at 291 K, therefore, called glacial acetic acid.

39.

Na, Mg, Al and P belong to 3rd period but are placed in first, second, thirteenth and fifteenth group. Number of shells occupied in Mg is three. What is the number of occupied shells in Na, Al and P Give reasons for your answer.

Answer» It is three in Na, Al and P.

Elements with the same number of occupied shells are placed in the same period
40.

Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. Also give an example of each of these sources.

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Renewable Source of Energy Non-renewable Source of Energy
(i) They are constantly supplied by nature and are inexhaustible.(i) They do not renew or regenerate and are exhaustible.
(ii) Low cost of operation.(ii) High cost of operation.
(iii) They produce little or no pollutants. Thus minimum impact on environment, e.g. wind energy, solar energy. (iii) They produce a lot of pollutants, e.g. coal, petroleum, etc. 

41.

Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.

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Renewable sources of energyNon-renewable source of energy
1. These sources of energy can be used again and again.
2. These type of sources are inexhaustible.
3. It does not pollute atmosphere.
4. Example: Solar energy, wind energy, etc
1. These sources of energy cannot be used again and again.
2. These type of sources are exhaustible and cannot be renewed.
3. It causes atmospheric pollution.
4. Example: CoaI, Petroleum, etc

42.

Explain debentures in detail.

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Debentures:

  • A debenture is a certificate issued by a company to public in order to obtain public money as loan.
  • The way a company invites public to buy shares it can ask public to buy debentures.
  • The basic difference between a share and a debenture is that a share-holder becomes the part owner of the company whereas a debenture holder becomes creditor of the company from whom the company has taken the money as loan.
  • Debentures are issued when company is in need of additional capital but does not want to issue shares. The total capital needed is divided into small parts i.e. debentures and then public is invited to subscribe for them.
  • Debenture is a liability to the company. Buyers of debentures become creditors of the company. The company needs to pay them interest at pre-decided rates and period. At the end of the pre-decided time frame the company as per conditions returns the entire money to the debenture holders or convert the money equal to the share value and gives shares to the debenture holders.
  • Issuing debentures is a good medium-term as well as long-term nnance option for the company.
  • When a company issues debentures it appoints trustees who work for protecting the interests of debenture holders as per the Trust Deed.
43.

What is debenture? State its characteristics.

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Debentures:

  • A debenture is a certificate issued by a company to public in order to obtain public money as loan.
  • The way a company invites public to buy shares it can ask public to buy debentures.
  • The basic difference between a share and a debenture is that a share-holder becomes the part owner of the company whereas a debenture holder becomes creditor of the company from whom the company has taken the money as loan.
  • Debentures are issued when company is in need of additional capital but does not want to issue shares. The total capital needed is divided into small parts i.e. debentures and then public is invited to subscribe for them.
  • Debenture is a liability to the company. Buyers of debentures become creditors of the company. The company needs to pay them interest at pre-decided rates and period. At the end of the pre-decided time frame the company as per conditions returns the entire money to the debenture holders or convert the money equal to the share value and gives shares to the debenture holders.
  • Issuing debentures is a good medium-term as well as long-term nnance option for the company.
  • When a company issues debentures it appoints trustees who work for protecting the interests of debenture holders as per the Trust Deed.

Characteristics:

  • Creditors of company: Since the amount of debenture is considered as loan debenture is a debt of the company and the debenture holders are the creditors of the company.
  • Fixed rate of interest: Debenture holders are paid interest at fixed-rate at a pre-decided time.
  • Fixed burden and charge on asset: A Company mortgages assets as security to obtain capital through debentures.
  • The company needs to pay interest on debentures to the debenture holders. This interest is considered as a ‘fixed charge on the assets’ or say on the profits. This means that the company has to pay this charge even if it makes no profit. Moreover, company cannot raise loan on such assets unless it fully pays up capital borrowed from debentures. However, it can use the assets.
  • Satisfy need: Debenture is a useful tool to satisfy the needs of medium term and long-term finance.
  • Registration at stock-exchange: If the debentures are listed at stock-exchange, one can trade them just like shares.
  • Repayment: At the end of the duration, the company returns the debenture money to debenture holders either all at once or in installments as per the pre-decided conditions.
  • First preference for payment: Since debentures are debt of the company the debenture holders get the preference to receive the money before the share-holders at the time of dissolution of the company.
44.

Who has the first right to receive dividend from company’s profit?

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Preference share holders.

45.

How retaining profit leads to evil of monopoly?

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Encourages monopoly:

When a company retains its profit too much it becomes economically quite strong. If can then dominate the market by over stocking very large amount of raw material, forcing vendors and suppliers to follow company’s policies, ask them to create artificial scarcity etc. and hence create monopoly.

46.

Which forecast gives management some sense of the profit potential possible of different strategic plans? a. short-term forecast. b. cash flow forecast. c. long-term forecast. d. none of the above.

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c. long-term forecast.

47.

A budget is the plan of the various costs and expenses needed to operate the business, based on the short-term forecast.a. capital budget b. operating budget c. cash budget d. resource budget.

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b. operating budget 

48.

Distinguish between Anamorph and Telomorph. 

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The asexual phase of fungi is called anamorph. 

The sexual phase of fungi is called telomorph.

49.

What is plectenchyma? Mention its types. 

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  • The mycelium is organised into loosely or compactly interwoven fungal tissues called plectenchyma.
  • It is further divided into two types: prosenchyma and pseudoparenchyma.
50.

Give any two examples of chemicals that are added to denature the alcohol.

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Methanol and acetone are added to denature the alcohol to prevent the misuse of alcohol.