This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Give one industrial application of fractional distillation. |
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Answer» Fractional distillation is used in petroleum industry to separate different fractions of crude oil. |
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Give two examples of a mixture that can be separated by fractional distillation. |
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Answer» 1. Mixture of acetone (b.p. 329 K) and methyl alcohol (b.p. 337.7 K) 2. Mixture of acetone (b.p. 329 K) and benzene (b.p. 353 K) |
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In an atom there are four orbits, the maximum number of electrons in this atom will be -(A) 30 (B) 36 (C) 32 (D) 62 |
| Answer» (B) The maximum number of electrons is 36. | |
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What is the advantage of fractional distillation over simple distillation? |
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Answer» If in a mixture, the difference in boiling points of two liquids is not appreciable/large, they cannot be separated using simple distillation. To separate such liquids, fractional distillation is used. |
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Planck’s equation is ………….. A) E = hυ B) E = h/υC) E = υ/h D) None of these |
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Answer» Correct option is A) E = hυ |
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Which of the following are correct statements: P: E = ko is called Planck’s equation Q: ‘h’ is called Planck’s constant R: ‘h’ value is 6.626 x 10 J S: According to Planck electro-magnetic energy is always emitted in multiples of h/υ A) onlyP B) PandQ C) P, Q and R D) All of these |
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Answer» Correct option is C) P, Q and R |
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Observe the relationship between the first two terms and fill in the blanks.1. Hydra: Bud; …….: Gemmule2. Birds: Internal fertilization; …….External fertilization. |
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Answer» 1. Sponge: gemmule 2. Algae or fishes or amphibian |
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Monothecous anther has ……………… pollen sacs. (a) single (b) two (c) three (d) four |
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Answer» Correct answer is (b) two |
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What will be the increasing order of energy of 2s, 3s, 3d, 4f in atom? |
| Answer» 2s< 3s < 3d < 4f | |
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Analyze the electronic configuration of atoms of element 1 – 18 in the following table: Element Atomic Number Number of Electrons Electronic configuration (shell wise) K L M N O H 1 1 1 He 2 2 2 Li 3 3 2 1 Be 4 4 2 2 B 5 5 2 3 C 6 6 2 4 N 7 7 2 5 O 8 8 2 6 F 9 9 2 7 Ne 10 10 2 8 Na 11 11 2 8 1 Mg 12 12 2 8 2 Al 13 13 2 8 3 Si 14 14 2 8 4 P 15 15 2 8 5 S 16 16 2 8 6 Cl 17 17 2 8 7 Ar 18 18 2 8 81. What is maximum electrons that can be accommodated in K shell?2. What is maximum electrons in that can be accommodated in L shell? |
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Answer» Answer 1. 2 Answer 2. 8 |
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Why is the probability density (ᵠ) 2 considered only over a small volume? |
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Answer» The volume of an orbital i.e. probable density is much smaller than the shell of an atom. |
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In an atom the number of electrons in M-shell is equal to the number of electrons in the K and L-shell. Write the electronic configuration of the element. |
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Answer» The element is Ti (Titanium). Its electronic configuration is 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d2. Reason : 1. Electrons enter M shell after completion of K and L. 2. So the number of electrons in M shell is 10. 3. But after completion of 3p orbital electron enters 4s before entering to 3d. 4. So outermost orbit or shell is N shell. 5. So the atomic number of element is 22. 6. Its electron configuration is 1s2 2s2 2p63s2 3p64s2 3d2. |
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“In reality all the s-orbitals are spherically symmetric.” What does this represent? |
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Answer» The probable density of an electron in s-orbital is equally distributed at all coordinates in space. |
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Red has …………………. wavelength and …………………. frequency'.A) maximum, maximum B) minimum, maximum C) maximum, minimum D) minimum, minimum |
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Answer» C) maximum, minimum |
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Quantum theory was proposed by………………. A) Einsteiry B) Maxwell C) Max Planck D) Newton |
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Answer» C) Max Planck |
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Co-dominance differs from incomplete dominance as in co-dominance(A) The hybrid is intermediate(B) Both the genes are expressed equally(C) Dominant gene is expressed in F1 generation(D) Genotypic ratio is 1 : 1 |
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Answer» Correct answer is (B) both the genes are expressed equally |
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भवाई नृत्य की क्या विशेषता है ? |
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Answer» कम खर्च के साथ लोकशिक्षण और मनोरंजन करना है । |
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कुचीपुड़ी नृत्य के मुख्य नृत्यकार कौन-कौन है ? |
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Answer» गुरु प्रहलाद शर्मा, राजा रेड्डी, यामिनी रेड्डी, शोभा नायडु आदि कुचीपुड़ी के मुख्य नृत्यकार है । |
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कौन-सा लक्षण द्रविड़ शैली के स्तूपों का है ?(A) अर्द्ध गोलाकार(B) घंटाकार(C) अंडाकार(D) ये तीनों ही |
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Answer» सही विकल्प है (D) ये तीनों ही |
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किन राजाओं ने द्रविड शैली को उच्च स्तर तक पहुँचाया था ?(A) चौल(B) पल्लव(C) हुण(D) कुषाण |
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Answer» सही विकल्प है (A) चौल |
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साँची का स्तूप किस राज्य में है ?(A) राजस्थान(B) मध्यप्रदेश(C) गुजरात(D) बिहार |
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Answer» सही विकल्प है (B) मध्यप्रदेश |
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द्रविड़ शैली के स्तूप कौन-कौन से है ? |
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Answer» नागार्जुन कोंडा और अमरावती के स्तूप द्रविड़ शैली के स्तूप है । |
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साँची के स्तूप की जानकारी दीजिए । |
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Answer» मौर्य समय का रचित साँची का स्तूप मध्यप्रदेश में है ।
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What are some ways in which you can send invitations to your family and friends, apart from using the internet? |
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Answer» Some other ways in which we can send invitation to our family and friends are as follows: 1. By using Indian Postal Service. 2. Using SMS or mobile phone. 3. Hand delivering. 4. Through telephone call and 5. Through courier. |
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Form pairs. Discuss and prepare a list of things which can be and will be done in future. (5 things) Spot the modal verbs in your answer. |
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Answer» 1. The Leaning Tower of Pisa may be straightened. 2. Cars will be travelling through air rather than by road. 3. People might make trips to the moon for a vacation. 4. We could have floating homes on water. 5. People would be skating or cycling to their place of work. The modal verbs in the above sentences are:
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Think carefully for a minute. Tag your memory and recall all the things/objects on which you have seen wheels. Write them down. |
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Answer» Cycles, cars, trucks, trains, aeroplanes, carts, watches, toys, our National Flag, chair, table, trolley, skateboard, motorbike, bags, vacuum cleaner, baby carriage. |
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Can you imagine life without wheels? Try and think of what life would be like if there were no wheels around. |
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Answer» I cannot imagine life without wheels. Things would all be done at a very slow pace. There would be no technological development and we would not have reached the moon and other places without wheels. |
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A few qualities have been listed below. Write suitable qualities under their names.1. disciplinarian2. friendly3. committed4. supportive5. good runner6. caring7. loving8. compassionate9. eager10. gratitude11. nervous |
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The wheel which was probably invented more than 6000 years ago is thought of as one of the greatest technological advances made by man. Why do you think the wheel is so important in human civilisation? |
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Answer» Though the wheel was made during the Stone Age period, it was the beginning of a revolution. Wheels helped the early man to transport goods from one place to another and thus began trade. Wheels moved slowly at first and caught momentum. Today we have progressed so far just because of wheels that is why I think the wheel is very important in human civilisation. |
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“I swore that I would never return.” who said this and why. |
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Answer» This was said by Rohan out of fear and frustration having gone through an unexpected turn of event in the middle of the night. |
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What examples of man’s progress have been given in the poem? |
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Answer» The examples of man’s progress given in the poem are – radio, motor cars, street lights, telegraph and the telephone. |
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What steps should be taken to stop such sad incidents ? |
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Answer» The awareness and sensitivity of co-passengers matter a lot in the sad incident of Arunima. If co-travellers were sensitive and courageous, unitedly they could have scared the thugs attacking a single, helpless young girl. Secondly, armed railway policemen should be deployed almost in each compartment to deal with such situations. Thirdly, digital surveillance should be installed in almost each compartment to observe the goings-on inside. If something wrong is observed, immediate help should be rushed. |
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What unfortunate incident took place with Arunima while travelling on a train ? |
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Answer» Once while Arunima was travelling by a train and was dozing on her berth, she felt a hand tugging her gold chain. She woke up and saw four or five desperate young men surrounding her. All were drunken and no help was possible, so Arunima had to fight them. One of the robbers kicked her hard and she lost her balance and flew out of the train. In midair she was rebounded by another train on the next track. The ping- pong went on and finally she fell down unable to recollect her leg from the track and lost it for ever. |
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Pick out words that mean.1. Notice or attention given to someone or something by the media.2. To a large extent. |
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Answer» 1. publicity 2. prominently |
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‘Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.’ Explain the famous quote of Swami Vivekanand in the light of Arunima’s enthusiasm for reaching her goal. |
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Answer» Arunima lost one of her legs in an unfortunate incident, but it never affected her spirit. Her dream was to scale Mt. Everest. An artificial leg was fitted and she rose once more to fulfil her dream. It was almost impossible for a mountaineer to climb with only one leg, still she did not lose courage and went on trying to scale different heights and collected enough confidence to reach her goal. Finally she could manage to be at the top of the world. Thus, she literally followed the quote of Swami Vivekanand and proved it to be worth practising. |
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What support did Arunima get after her accident? |
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Answer» Arunima had lost her leg in the accident. On the intervention of the PM, she was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi. The union government bore the entire cost of her treatment. AIIMS began issuing daily medical bulletin on her status. Young people, auto-drivers and roadside vendors carried out candle march to galvanize support for her and to pray for her recovery. Thus she got very warm support from various fronts. |
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Make a sentence using the phrase/idiom ‘to set a trend’. |
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Answer» Their school is setting new trends in Activity based learning. |
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Why was Mr. Shashank invited? |
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Answer» Mr. Shashank, Newspaper Editor, was invited to cover the function prominently. |
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Suppose you were In the train compartment near Arunima. What would you have done? |
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Answer» Had I been In the train compartment near Arunima. I would have sneaked to the other passengers and pleaded them to fight against the thugs. If all of them had come together and attacked the thugs. we could have saved Arunima from being thrown out of the train. |
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I have made a note of it. (Change the voice) |
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Answer» A note of it has been made by me. |
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Do you think it is a good idea to invite a Newspaper Editor to such programmes? Why? |
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Answer» Yes, it is a good idea to cover such programmes done for a noble cause in the newspaper, as it sets a trend for other schools to follow and children also become aware of their social responsibilities. |
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Read aloud the account of how Flying Officer Nirmal iii Singh Sekhon sacrificed his life lo defend our country. |
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Answer» 1. Sending them sweets on festive occasions. 2. Collecting funds and contributing it towards various initiatives organised by soldiers. 3. Visiting them and organising cultural programmes for them. 4. Writing letters to them and expressing our gratitude to them for giving us a sense of security. 5. Inviting them to the school on occasions like Independence Day, Republic Day etc., and deriving inspiration from their words of wisdom. |
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Explain the lines: ‘If I can ease one life the aching, I shall not live in vain’. |
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Answer» Through the above lines, the poetess is conveying the message that if she can reduce the pain and suffering of anyone in this world, her life will acquire meaning. It will be a purposeful life, well-lived. |
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I had also taught him to sit on my arm. (Pick out the infinitive.) |
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Answer» to sit – infinitive. |
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Write one word with the same sound. |
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Answer» (a) one – won (b) pain – pane. |
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Write an essay on: ‘Service to Humanity is Service to God. |
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Answer» Woodrow Wilson has rightly said, “There is no higher religion than human service.” To work for the common good is the greatest creed. Our life acquires meaning only when we commit it towards the service of others. Love, care, compassion, kindness, empathy, sympathy, etc., are some of the vital values which will help us to reach out to those in need or to those in distress. There are several social workers who have committed their life in service of others. Whether it is Mother Teresa, Baba Amte, or Sant Cadge Maharaj, one thing they had in common was the unconditional love they had for their fellow beings. We can make a world of difference by joining NGOs or participating in our school’s initiatives towards social work. Visiting home for the aged and spending time with the elderly, distributing gifts to the children in orphanages on our birthday, etc., are little acts of kindness which can make a big difference. Let us remember the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. With a heart filled with generosity, with words that are kind and through acts of selflessness, let us build a world where love and happiness reign supreme. |
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Rewrite in your own words:One of the Caesar’s traits that makes you laugh. |
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Answer» Begining with getting comfortable in the author’s house, caesar slowly started annoying the pets already there. He would tug at the tail of one of the dogs or sit on top of Harold, the hornbill’s cage and peck his feet and annoy him. This trait makes me laugh. |
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Prepare a table to show Caesar’s pranks at home and outside. |
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Rewrite in your own words:One event from the story. |
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Answer» When Aunt Mabel paid the author a visit, Caesar impressed her by landing on her arm and demanding a kiss. As soon as Aunt Mabel (all delighted. put her cheeks forward, her spectacles grabbed his attention and he knocked them off. |
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Which two contrasting traits of Caesar does the passage highlight? Do all animals and birds have this? |
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Answer» Caesar on one hand is a very snobbish and mischievous crow troubling the Hornbill and not mingling with other crows. But on the other hand, he comes across as a very loving bird greeting the writer and kissing him. Yes, I think all animals and birds have these contrasting traits just as we humans do. They are good to some people and mischievous with the ones who don’t like them. |
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