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1.

Give the technical term and examples of the flowers given here based on the position of the ovary.

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Hypogynous- hibiscus and perigynou-splum and rose.

2.

Observe the relationship between first two words and fill up the suitable word in the fourth place.1. Shoot – plumule: Root ……….2. Nepenthes – pitcher: Utricularia ………3. Outer integument – testa: inner integument ……4. Ovule – seed: Ovary – ……

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1. Radicle 

2. Bladder 

3. Tegmen 

4. Fruit

3.

Identify the types of aestivation in the following diagrams. Justify your answer.

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Valvate aestivation – Petals touching each other. 

Imbricate aestivation – petals arranged as one completely in, one completely out & others in and out.

4.

From the following terms relating a flower, write its floral formula.Bisexual; sepals 5 and united petal 5 and united; stamens 5 and epipetalous, carpels 2 and Syncarpous, superior..

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The terms is Solanaceae

5.

Phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on the branch. Identify the order of plants showing Alternate, opposite and Whorled phyllotaxy in the following. (a) China rose, Calotropis, Nerium (b) Nerium, China rose, Caltropis (c) Nerium, Caltropis, China rose (d) China rose, Nerium, Caltropis

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(a) China rose, Calotropis, Nerium

6.

Based on morphology pick up the odd one and state reason for your selection (Carrot, Beetroot, Potato, Sweet potato, radish).

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Potato- because it is a stem modifications.

7.

The structure of tRNA appears like a (A) Helix (B) Hair pin (C) Clover leaf (D) Coil

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(C) Clover leaf

8.

The presence of which stimulant in the blood causes the muscles of the arteries to constrict and also damages the inner lining of the vessels?1. Nicotine2. Caffeine3. Cocaine4. Crack- Cocaine

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Nicotine

The correct answer is Nicotine.

  • Nicotine is a chemical that contains nitrogen, which is made by numerous types of plants, including the tobacco plant.

  • It is highly addictive and exposes people to the extremely harmful effects of tobacco.
  • It has a range of effects on the body When tobacco is smoked, nicotine is absorbed through the wall lining of the small air sacs in the lungs.
  • Nicotine present in the blood causes the muscles of the arteries to constrict.
  • It also damages the vessel’s inner lining.
9.

tRNA has (A) Clover leaf structure (B) anticodon arm (C) poly ‘A’ tay 3’ (D) Cap at 5’ end

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(A) Clover leaf structure

10.

Although each specific tRNA differs from the others in its sequence of nucleotides, all tRNA molecules contain a base paired stem that terminates in the sequence CCA at (A) 3′ Termini (B)5′ Termini (C) Anticodon arm (D) 53 ′′ -Termini

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Correct option (A) 3′ Termini

11.

The T ψ C arm in the tRNA molecule possesses the sequence(A) T, pseudouridine and C(B) T, uridine and C(C) T, dihydrouridine and C(D) T, adenine and C

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(A) T, pseudouridine and C

12.

In tRNA molecule, the anticodon arm possesses (A) 5 Base pairs (B) 7 Base pairs (C) 8 Base pairs (D) 10 Base pairs

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(A) 5 Base pairs

13.

The acceptor arm in the tRNA molecule has (A) 5 Base pairs (B) 7 Base pairs (C) 10 Base pairs (D) 20 Base pairs 

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 (B) 7 Base pairs

14.

The approximate number of nucleotides in tRNA molecule is (A) 25 (B) 50 (C) 75 (D) 100

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The approximate number of nucleotides in tRNA molecule is 75.

15.

Which is the second most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?1. Hydrogen2. Oxygen3. Nitrogen4. Carbon di oxide

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Oxygen

The correct answer is Oxygen.

  • Oxygen is the second most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere.
  • The air in Earth’s atmosphere is made up of approximately 21% oxygen.
  • Oxygen will be almost in negligible quantity at a height of 120 km.
  • Oxygen is the most abundant element on Earth's crust.
  • The atmosphere is composed of gases, water vapour, and dust particles.

 

  • Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere.
  • The composition of gases in Earth's atmosphere:
    • Nitrogen(78.08%)
    • Oxygen(20.95%)
    • Argon(0.93%)
    • Carbon dioxide(0.036%).
  • Code to remember the composition of gases in Earth's atmosphere is NO AC(Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Carbon dioxide).
  • Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.
16.

Who among the following is known to have established the ‘Indore Gharana’?1. Ustad Amir Khan2. Ustad Bade Mohammad Khan3. Abdul Karim Khan4. Rehmat Ali Khan

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Ustad Amir Khan

The correct answer is Ustad Amir Khan.

  • Indore Gharana is one of the vocal Gharanas of Indian classical music which was founded by Amir Khan.
  • The performance of the Indore Gharana is noted by the vilambit tempo in the style of Abdul Wahid Khan, and the taans reminiscent of Rajab Ali Khan.
  • Some of the noted vocalist and disciples of Amir Khan are Pandith Amarnath, Shankar Lal Mishra, Kankana Banerjee, Purvi Mukherjee, etc.
  • The famous musician Sultan Khan (Sarangi player) developed his music under Indore Gharana.

  • Gharana is a system in which people organize socially that links musicians and dancers.
  • It is an apprenticeship or lineage, for the adherence to a particular musical style. 
  • The word Gharana originates from the Urdu/Hindi word ‘Ghar’, which means ‘house’ or Family.
  • Gharana also indicates a comprehensive musicological ideology and differentiates one school from another.
  • Some of the Gharanas well known for singing Hindustani classical music are Agra, Gwalior, Indore, Jaipur, Kirana, and Patiala.
17.

‘Daskathia’ is a form of ballad singing prevalent in ______.1. Odisha2. Goa3. Telangana4. Sikkim

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Odisha

The correct answer is Odisha.

  • Daskathia is a form of ballad singing prevalent in Odisha.
  • Daskathia is a name derived from a unique musical instrument called “Kathi” or “Ram Tali”, wooden clappers used during the presentation.
  • The performance is a form of worship and offering on behalf of the “Das”, the devotee.
  • This folk form is mainly associated with the worship of Lord Shiva and thus, during the performances, dedications to Lord Shiva, mentioning its various forms like Rudra, Hara, Mahadeva, Shankar, and Bholanath etc., is prescribed.
  • The performance group consists of two people, a chief singer (Gayaka) and the other known as the 'Palia'.
  • The Palia plays a second fiddle to the singer, in acting and singing.
18.

Which of the following states of India has the longest coastline?1. Andhra Pradesh2. Maharashtra3. Orissa4. Tamil Nadu

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Andhra Pradesh

Among the states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Goa,  Andhra Pradesh has the longest Coastline.

  • The State of Andhra Pradesh has the 975 km Coastline which is the 2nd largest in India after Gujrat. 
  • The Capital city of Andhra Pradesh is Amravati and the largest city of Andhra Pradesh is Vishakhapatnam.
  • Vishakhapatnam Port on the coastline of the state of Andhra Pradesh is one of the major ports in India.

  • Gujarat – 1214.7 Km
  • Andhra Pradesh – 973.7 Km
  • Tamil Nadu – 906.9 Km
  • Maharashtra – 652.6 Km
  • Kerala – 569.7 Km
  • Odisha – 476.4 Km
  • Karnataka – 280 Km
  • Goa (with Daman & Diu) – 160.5 Km
  • West Bengal – 157.5 Km
  • Puducherry – 30.6 Km (UT)
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands – 1962 Km (UT)
  • Lakshadweep Islands – 132 Km (UT)
19.

India’s coastline measures1. 5516.6 Kms2.  3316.6 Kms3. 7516.6 Kms 4. 4516.6 Kms

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 7516.6 Kms 

The correct answer is 7516.6 Kms.

 

  • India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage.
  • As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity.
  • Bounded by the Great Himalayas in the north, it stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.
  • Lying entirely in the northern hemisphere, the mainland extends between latitudes 8° 4' and 37° 6' north, longitudes 68° 7' and 97° 25' east and measures about 3,214 km from north to south between the extreme latitudes and about 2,933 km from east to west between the extreme longitudes.
  • It has a land frontier of about 15,200 km.
  • The total length of the coastline of the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands are 7,516.6 km.
20.

A fraction is equivalent to \(\dfrac{5}{8}\). Its denominator and numerator add up to 91. What is the difference between the denominator and numerator of this fraction?1. 32. 133. 194. 21

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 21

Given:

Fraction = \(\dfrac{5}{8}\)

Denominator + Numerator = 91

Concept used:

In a fraction, \(\dfrac{p}{q}\)

p = Numerator

q = Denominator

Calculations:

Let the numerator and denominator be 5x and 8x respectively

⇒ 5x + 8x = 91

⇒ 13x = 91

⇒ x = 7

Difference = 8x - 5x 

⇒ 3 × 7

⇒ 21

∴ The difference between numerator and denominator of this fraction is 21

21.

The number n is doubled and then y is added to it. The result is then divided by 2 and the original number n is subtracted from it. The final result is1. y2. \(\frac{y}{2}\)3. n + y4. \(\frac{n +y}{2}\)

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : \(\frac{y}{2}\)

Given:

Number = n

Calculations:

Applying the operations to the given number

Adding y to the double the number = 2n + y

Dividing the result by 2,

⇒ (2n + y)/2

⇒ n + (y/2)

Subtracting n from the result, 

⇒ n + (y/2) - n

\(\Rightarrow \dfrac{y}{2}\)

∴ The final result is \(\dfrac{y}{2}\)

22.

Find the largest number of five digits which is divisible by 17?1. 999942. 999993. 999604. 10013

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 99994

Concept used:

To find the largest 5 digit number divided by 17, we will have to divide the smallest 6 digit number by 17

Calculation:

100000 = 17 × 5882 + 6

Which means, the largest 5 digit number divided by 17 = (17 × 5882)

⇒ 99994

∴ The largest number of 5 digits divisible by 17 is 99994

23.

∛(1000) + ∛(0.008) - ∛(0.027) is equal to 1. 92. 0.93. 9.94. 99

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 9.9

Given:  ∛(1000) + ∛(0.008) - ∛(0.027)

Calculation:

∛(1000) + ∛(0.008) - ∛(0.027)

⇒ 10 + 0.2 - 0.3

⇒ 10.2 - 0.3

⇒ 9.9

 

24.

Find the cube root of 175616.1. 462. 483. 564. 665. None of these.

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 56

Concept used:-

Trick to find cube root of a number.

Method and Calculation:-

 • Find the unit digit of cube root by looking at unit digit of given number.

For cube root of 175616, unit digit must be 6 (63 is 216)

 • Find other digit(s) by ignoring the last three digits of number and looking at remaining digits.

125 < 175 < 216 (125 and 216 are cubes of 5 and 6, so remaining part of cube root will be 5)

Hence, 56 is our answer.

25.

The physical quantity that remains unchanged when a sound wave goes from one medum to another is(a) amplitude(b) speed(c) wavelength(d) frequency

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Correct answer is (d) frequency

When a sound wave goes from one medium to another the frequency of the wave remains unchanged.

26.

 A temperature of 295 K is equivalent to approximately: w) 0 degrees Fahrenheit x) 32 degrees Fahrenheit y) 72 degrees Fahrenheit z) 97 degrees Fahrenheit 

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72 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT

27.

Which of the following symbols is peculiar to an email address?A. &amp; B. # C. % D. @

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Correct answer is D. @

28.

What are the three types of hydrates? Give examples for each.

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1. Hydrates with coordinated water, 

e.g. [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3

2. Hydrates with interstitial water, 

e.g. BaCl2 .2H2

3. Hydrates with hydrogen bonded water, 

e.g. CuSO4 .5H2O.

29.

The limit of characters in a domain name is -  A. 64 characters B. 104 characters C. 255 characters D. 155 characters

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Correct answer is C. 255 characters 

30.

Hydrogen combines with elements to give binary compounds known as hydrides. 1. Name the three categories of hydrides. 2. Classify the given hydrides into different categories: NH3LiH, TiH, CH4 , NaH

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1. Ionic hydrides, Covalent hydrides and Metallic/ Interstitial hydrides

2. NaH, LiH – Ionic hydrides 

NH3, CH4Covalent hydrides 

TiH – Interstitial hydride

31.

A ________ is a systematic display of information.

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A Presentation is a systematic display of information.

32.

If you are agreed to someone opinion and provide the following sign. The sign represent a type of communication. Please write down the name of the same.

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If you are agreed to someone opinion and provide the following sign. The sign represent a type of communication. Non-verbal communication/signal.

33.

DVD stands for a) Digital Versatile Disk b) Digital Vibrant Disk c) Data and Video Disk d) Dynamic Virtual Disk

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a) Digital Versatile Disk

DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disk.

34.

Classify the following into those causing temporary hardness and permanent hardness:[Mg(HCO3)2 , MgCl2 , CaCO3 , CaSO4 , NaCl, NaHCO3 , Ca(HCO3)2 ]

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Temporary hardness – [Mg(HCO3)2, Ca(HCO3)2

Permanent hardness – MgCl2, CaSO4

35.

(a) What are the advantages of dihydrogen as a fuel? (b) What are the disadvantages of using dihydrogen as a fuel? (c) What is meant by the term ‘hydrogen economy’?

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(a) 1. It is abundantly available in the combined state as water. 

2. Use of dihydrogen as fuel provides pollution free atmosphere because its combustion product is only water. 

3. Heat of combustion per gram of dihydrogen is more than twice that of jet fuel. 

(b) 1. Dihydrogen does not occur in free state in nature. 

2. Hydrogen gas has explosive flammability which causes problem to its storage and transportation. 

3. A cylinder of compressed dihydrogen weighs about 30 times as much as a tank of petrol containing the same amount of energy.

(c) Hydrogen economy refers to the use of dihydrogen as an alternative source of energy. The basic principle of hydrogen economy is storage and transportation of energy in the form of dihydrogen instead of fossil fuels or electric power.

36.

In which of the following compounds does hydrogen have an oxidation state of -1? (a) CH4 (b) NH3 (c) HCl (d) CaH2

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CaH2 hydrogen have an oxidation state of -1

37.

Abbreviation DVD stands for –  A. Dengue Virus DetectionB. Digitised Video DisplayC. Data Verification DeskD. Digital Versatile Disc

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Correct answer is D. Digital Versatile Disc

38.

What causes the temporary and permanent hardness of water?

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Temporary hardness is caused by presence of bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium, i.e., Ca(HCO3)2 and Mg(HCO3)2 in water whereas permanent hardness is caused by presence of soluble chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium, i.e., CaCl2 , CaSO4 , MgCl2 and MgSO4 in water.

39.

The radio active isotope of hydrogen is ........

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The radio active isotope of hydrogen is Tritium

40.

Write the full forms of the following abbreviations.    Abbreviation Full form1) C.D. ……………2) DVD. ……………3) A.D.  ……………4) p.m. ……………5) B.A.  ……………6) C.M    ……………7) B.C. ……………

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1. Compact Disk 

2. Digital Video Disk 

3. Anno Domini 

4. Post meridian 

5. Bachelor of Arts 

6. Chief Minister 

7. Before Christ

41.

Temporary hardness of water is due to the presence of (a) MgSO4 (b) Ca(HCO3)2 (c) CaSO4(d) NaHCO3

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(b) Ca(HCO3)2 

42.

What is the full form of the abbreviation 'NCLT'?1. National Company Law Tribunal 2. National Company Law Treaty 3. National Company Legal Tribunal 4. National Commemorative Law Tribunal

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : National Company Law Tribunal 
  • NCLT stands for National Company Law Tribunal. 
  • It is a quasi-judicial body that deals with issues related to the companies operating in India. 
  • It was established in 2016 as per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013. 
  • NCLT is also the adjudicating body for insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. 
43.

D2O is used as ........ in nuclear reactors.

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D2O is used as Moderator in nuclear reactors.

44.

Match the following. 1. D2O(a) Hendry Cavendish2. Hydrogen(b) Water gas3. Ca + H2(c)  31H4. C2H4 + H2(d) Heavy water5. Tritium(e)  21H6. Deuterium(f) CaH27. CO + H2(g) C2H68. CO + Z2(h) Producer gas

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(1) – (d) 

(2) – (a) 

(3) – (f) 

(4) –(g) 

(5) – (c) 

(6) – (e) 

(7) – (b) 

(8) –(h)

45.

Certain samples of water do no produce easy lather with soap. 1. What is this condition of water called? 2. Which are two types of this condition? 3. Suggest two methods to change this condition of water. 4. What are the problems caused by this condition of water?

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1. Hardwater. 

2. Temporary hardness and permanent hardness. 

3. By boiling water and by adding Na2CO3 

4. Wastage of soap and boiler explosion

46.

In anaerobic respiration (a) oxygen is taken in. (b) carbon dioxide is taken in. (c) oxygen is given out. (d) carbon dioxide is given out.

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(d) carbon dioxide is given out.

47.

The first heart sound is (a) ‘Lubb’ sound at the end of systole. (b) ‘Dub’ sound at the end of systole. (c) ‘Lubb’ sound at the beginning of systole. (d) ‘Dub’ sound at the beginning of systole.

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(c) ‘Lubb’ sound at the beginning of systole. 

48.

Oxygenated blood is carried by (a) pulmonary vein (b) pulmonary artery (c) renal vein (d) hepatic portal vein

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(a) The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through two parts of pulmonary veins.

49.

Blood from the heart enters the lungs from the (a) right auricle (b) right ventricle (c) left auricle (d) left ventricle

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(b) De-oxygenated blood enters the right atrium of the heart and flows into the right ventricle where it is pumped through the pulmonary arteries to the lungs. Pulmonary veins return the now oxygen-rich blood to the heart, where it enters the left atrium before flowing into the left ventricle. From the left ventricle the oxygen-rich blood is pumped out via the aorta, and on to the rest of the body.

50.

The blood returning to the heart from lungs via pulmonary vein has more (a) RBC per ml of blood. (b) haemoglobin per ml of blood. (c) oxygen per ml of blood . (d) nutrient per ml of blood.

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(c) oxygen per ml of blood .