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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Let `g(x)= ax + b ` , where ` a lt 0 ` and g is defined from [1,3] onto [0,2] then the value of ` cot ( cos^(-1) (|sin x | + |cos x|) + sin^(-1)(-|cos x | - |sinx|)) ` is equal to :A. `g(1)`B. `g(2)`C. `g(3)`D. `g(1)+g(3)` |
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Answer» Let g(x)=ax+b, where `a lt 0` and g is defined from [1,3] onto [0,2] then the value of `cot(cos^(-1)(|sinx|+|cos x|)+sin^(-1)(-|cosx|-|sinx|))` is equal to (A) g (B) g(2) (C*)g(3) (D)g(1)+g(3) Consider `F(s)=cot(cos^(-1)(|sinx|+|cos x|)+sin^(-1)(-|cosx|-|sinx|))` But `|sinx|+|cosx| in [1,sqrt(2)]AA x in R` `:. F(x)=cot(cos^(-1)(1)+sin^(-1)(-1))=cot(0-(pi)/(2))=0=g(3)" " `(AsF(x)=0,`AAx in D_(F)`) |
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If `f(x)=sum_(r=0)^(20) .^(20)C_(r) (In (1+x))^(r),g(x)=sum_(r=0)^(20)(-1)^(r).^(20)C_(r)(1+3sinx)^(20-r)` then,A. `sum_(r=0)^(oo)(g(pi//6))^(r)=(6^(20))/(2^(20)-1)`B. `sum_(r=0)^(oo)(g(pi//6))^(r)=(6^(30))/(2^(20)-1)`C. If `h (x)=[f(x)]^(1//20)` then `sum_(r=0)^(oo) [h(x^(2^(r)))-1]` (where `|x|lt1)=-In(1-x)`D. `h(x)=[f(x)]^(1//20)` then `sum_(r=0)^(oo) [h(x^(2^(r)))-1]` where `|x|lt1)=In(1-x)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A::C ac |
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Which of the following functions have the same period ?A. `f(x)=sin^(2)(x) +cos^(4)x+2`B. `g(x)=(1)/(f(sin x))+(1)/(f(cos x))` where `f(x)=(1)/(sqrt(1-x^(2)))`C. `h(x)=(|sin x|+|cos x|)/(|sinx-cosx|)`D. `k(x)=cos(cos x)+cos(sin x)` |
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Answer» ABD A,B,D each have a period `pi//2`, and C has a period `pi` |
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Let `p(x)` be a polynomial of degree 6 with leading coefficient unity and `p(-x)=p(x)AAxepsilonR`. Also `(p(1)+3)^(2)+p^(2)(2)+(p(3)-5)^(2)=0` then `sqrt(-4-p(0))` is…. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 6 `[6]` `p(x)=(x^(2)-4)(x^(4)-10x^(2)+10)` |
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Let f: defined from `(1//4,oo) to R^(+) as, f(x)=log_(1//4)(x-(1)/(4))+(1)/(2)log_(4)(16x^(2)-8x+1)` Statement-1: f(x) is neither injective nor surjective . Statement-1: f(x) is a constant function.A. Statement-1 is true, statement -2 is true and statement -2 is correct explantion for statement-1.B. Statement-1 is true, statement -2 is true and statement -2 is NOT correct explantion for statement-1.C. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is falseD. Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true |
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Answer» B `f(x)=log_(1//4)(x-(1)/(4))+(1)/(2) log_(4)16+(1)/(2) log_(4)(x^(2)-(x)/(2)+(1)/(16))(x gt(1)/(4))` `=log_(1//4)(x-(1)/(4))+1+log_(4)(x-(1)/(4))` `=-log_(4)(x-(1)/(4))+log_(4)(x-(1)/(4))+1` `=1 implies ` f is constant hence f is many one as well into. Also range is a singelton `implies` f is constant but a constant function can be any thing `implies` not the explanation. |
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If `lim_(n->oo)[((2009)^2010)^n+((2010)^2009)^n]^(1/n)` is equal to `a^b` where `a,b in N` then `a-b` is equal to: |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 1 `[1]` |
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The value of `x, x in (2,oo)` where `f (x) = sqrt(x sqrt(8x-16))+ sqrt(x- sqrt(8x-16))` is not differentiable is: |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 4 `[4]` |
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`A` and `B` are two square matrices such that `A^(2)B=BA` and if `(AB)^(10)=A^(k)B^(10)` then the value of `k-1020` is. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 3 `[3]` |
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`Delta I_(1)I_(2)I_(3)` is an excentral triangle of an equilateral triangle `Delta ABC` such that `I_(1)I_(2)=4` unit, if `DeltaDEF` is pedal triangle of `DeltaABC`, then `(Ar(Delta I_(1)I_(2)I_(3)))/(Ar (DeltaDEF))=` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 4 `[4]` |
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If two points `P & Q` on the hyperbola ,`x^2/a^2-y^2/b^2=1` whose centre is C be such that CP is perpendicularal to `CQ and a lt b`1 ,then prove that `1/(CP^2)+1/(CQ^2)=1/a^2-1/b^2`. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 4 `[4]` |
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We need a loan to start the company and we need a company to get the loan. It’s a ______ situation. A) calls the shots B) chew things over C) chicken D) call his bluff E) chicken and egg |
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Answer» Correct option is E) chicken and egg |
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Let `S={(x,y),x^(2)+y^(2)-6x-8y+21le0}` then `"max"{(12x)/7-(5y)/7,(x,y)inS}+"min" {1/2(x^(2)+y^(2)+1)+(x-y),(x-y)inS}` `-"min"{(sqrt(3)y+|x-3|)/(|x-3|),(x,y)inS}` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 6 `[6]` `6+4-4` |
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She always likes to think things through very carefully. She likes to ______. A) chicken and egg B) chicken C) chew things over D) call his bluff E) call it quits |
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Answer» Correct option is C) chew things over |
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If the equation `x^(3)-3x+1=0` has three roos `x_(1),x_(2),x_(3)` where `x_(1)ltx_(2)ltx_(3)` then the value of `({x_(1)}+{x_(2)}+{x_(3)})` is ({.} F.P. of `x`). |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 1 `[1]` |
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Whatever we do, we are going to come out badly. It’s a ______ situation. A) a can of worms B) carry the can C) chicken D) can’t win E) chicken and egg |
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Answer» Correct option is D) can’t win |
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The total number of three-digit numbers, with one digit repeated exactly two times, is |
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Answer» If 0 taken twice then ways = 9 If 0 taken once then 9C2 x 2 = 18 If 0 not taken then 9C1 8C1.3 = 216 Total = 243 |
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If the mean deviation about the mean of the numbers 1, 2, 3, ..., n, where n is odd, is (5(n + 1))/n then n is equal to____ |
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Answer» Mean deviation about mean of first n natural numbers is \(\frac{n^2-1}{4n}\) ∴ n = 21 |
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Let `a_k = .^nC_k` for `0 lt= k lt= n` and `A_k = [(a_(k-1),0), (0,a_k)]` for `1 lt= k lt= n` and `B=sum_(k=1)^(n-1)A_k * A_(k+1) = [(a,0), (0,b)]` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 1 `A_(k).A_(k+1)=[(a_(k-1), 0),(0,a_(k))][(a_(k),0),(0,a_(k+1))]` `A_(k).A_(k+1)=[(a_(k-1).a_(k), 0),(0,a_(k)a_(k+1))]` `A_(k).A_(k+1)=[(.^(n)C_(k-1) .^(n)C_(k), 0),(0, .^(n)C_(k) .^(n)C_(k+1))]` `B=[(sum_(k=1)^(n=1).^(n)C_(k-1).^(n)C_(k),0),(0,sum_(k=1)^(n-1).^(n)C_(k).^(n)C_(k+1))]=[(a,0),(0,b)]` `a=b=.^(2n)C_(n-1-n)` |
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If `alpha_(1),alpha_(2),alpha_(3), alpha_(4)` are the roos of `x^(4)+2x^(3)+bx^(2)+cx+d=0` such that `alpha_(1)-alpha_(3)=alpha_(4)-alpha_(2)`, then `b-c` is equal to__________ |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 1 `(x^(4)+2x^(3)+bx^(2)+cx+d)=(x-alpha_(1))(x-alpha_(2))(x-alpha_(3))(x-alpha_(4))=(x^(2)+px+q)(x^(2)+px+r)` `=x^(4)+2px^(3)+(q+r+p^(2))x^(2)+(pr+pq)x+qr` `(2p)^(3)-4(2p)(q+r+p^(2))+8(pq+pr)=0` `2^(3)-4xx2xxb+8c=0` `impliesb-c=1` |
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I wish you _______. I’m sure you would enjoy joining us. A) could come B) had come C) may come D) would come |
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Answer» Correct option is B) had come |
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For once on the face of the Earth let’s not speak in any language, let’s stop for one second, and not move our arms so much. It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines, we would all be together in a sudden strangeness. i The poet uses the word “let’s” to ____ a) initiate a conversation between the poet and the readers. b) invite readers as part of the poem’s larger call to humanity. c) welcome readers into the world of the poem and its subject. d) address readers as fellow members of the human race. ii Margaret Atwood said, “Language divides us into fragments, I wanted to be whole.” Choose the option that correctly comments on the relationship between Margaret Atwood’s words and the line from the above extract – “let’s not speak in any language” a) Atwood endorses Neruda’s call to not speak in any language. b) Atwood justifies Neruda’s request to not engage in any speaking. c) Atwood undermines Neruda’s intent to stop and not speak in any language. d) Atwood surrenders to Neruda’s desire for silence and not speak in any language. iii Why do you think the poet employs words like “exotic” and “strangeness”? a) To highlight the importance of everyone being together suddenly for once. b) To emphasize the frenetic activity and chaos that usually envelops human life. c) To indicate the unfamiliarity of a sudden moment without rush or without engine. d) To direct us towards keeping quiet and how we would all be together in that silence. iv Choose the option that correctly matches the idioms given in Column A with their meanings in Column B.Colulmn ACollumn B1. On the face of the earth(i) in existence2. What on earth(ii) To do all possible to accomplish something3. Move heaven and earth(iii) To express surprise or shock4. To salt of the earth(iv) To be good and worthlya) 1 – (i); 2 – (iv); 3 – (iii); 4 – (ii) b) 1 – (i); 2 – (iii); 3 – (ii); 4 – (iv)c) 1 – (ii); 2 – (i); 3 – (iv); 4 – (iii) d) 1 – (iv); 2 – (ii); 3 – (iii); 4 – (i) |
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Answer» i – d ; ii – c ; iii – b ; iv – b i- B ii- A iii- B iv-B 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. B |
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Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to ______. A) can’t win B) carry the can C) chicken D) a can of worms E) chicken and egg |
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Answer» Correct option is B) carry the can |
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I don’t think she _____. Call her again. A) can have heard B) might have heard C) must hear D) can be heard |
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Answer» Correct option is B) might have heard |
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If `k_(1)` and `(k_(2)gtK+k_(2))` are two non-zero integral values of `k` for which the cubic equation `x^(3)+3x^(2)+k=0` has all integer roots, then the value of `k_(1)-k_(2)` is equal to_______ |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 8 `x^(3)+3x^(2)+k=0 to alpha, beta, gamma` `alpha+beta+gamma=-3, alpha beta +beta gamma+gamma alpha=0, alpha beta gamma=-k` `alpha^(2)+beta^(2)+gamma^(2)=9` `because alpha,beta, gamma epsilonIimpliesalpha^(2)=9, beta^(2)=0, gamma^(2)=0` or `alpha^(2)=4, beta^(2)=4, gamma^(2)=1` `alpha^(2)=4, beta^(2)=4, gamma^(2)=1` Possible roots: `+-3, 0, 0, +-2, +-2, +-1` But `alpha beta+beta gamma +gamma alpha=0` So, possible roots are `3, 0, 0, -3, 0, 0, 2, 2, -1, -2, -2 , 1` Possible non-zero valuesof `k` are `-4` and 4 |
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If `A, B, C` are the angles of triangle `ABC` and `tan A, tan B, tan C` are the roots of the equation `x^(4)-3x^(3)+3x^(2)+2x+5=0`, if the fourth root of the equation is `tan D` then find `3tan D`. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 5 Let the fourth root of the equation be `tan D` Now `A + B + C = pi` Consider `tan (A + B + C + D)` `= (sumtanA-sumtanAtanBtanC)/(1-sumtanAtanB+IItanA)` `= (3 - (-2))/(1 - 3 + 5) = (5)/(3) rArr tan(pi + D) = tan D = (5)/(3)` |
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Let’s face it, he decides. He’s the boss so he’s the one that ______. A) called it a day B) calls the shots C) call it quits D) chicken E) call his bluff |
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Answer» Correct option is B) calls the shots |
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I’m sure that there is a lot of corruption in that country. If we order an internal audit we may be opening ______. A) carry the can B) chicken C) can’t win D) chicken and eggE) a can of worms |
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Answer» Correct option is E) a can of worms |
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Don’t you think we should go ______ our plans again? A) down B) through C) on |
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Answer» Correct option is B) through |
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If a point moves in a straigth line in such a manner that its retardation is porportional to its speed, the distance covered (x) is associated with speed (v) is -A. `x prop V`B. `x prop V^(2)`C. `X prop V^(3)`D. `x prop - V` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B f = at `(dv)/(dt) = at` `intdv=int"at "dt` `v-x =(at^(2))/(2)` `v = x+(at^(2))/(2)` |
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Mark the correct statements:A. The magnitude of the velocity of a particle is equal to its speed.B. The magnitude of average velocity in an interval is equal to its average speed in that interval.C. It is possible to have a situation in which the speed of a particle is always zero but the average speed is not zero.D. It is possible to have a situation in which the speed of the particle is never zero but the average speed in an interval is zero. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C `v = (dx)/(dt)` = slope of x-t graph is same for both. |
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Figure shows position-time graph of two cars A and B. A. Car A is faster than car B.B. Car B is faster than car A.C. Both cars are moving with same velocity.D. Both cars have positive acceleration. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C After t = 2 second the acceleration of football is increasing `therefore` C has to be correct alternative |
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A football is rolling down a hill of unknown shape. The speed of the football at different times is noted as given below (Football always remains in contact with hill) : `{:("Time",,,"Instantaneous speed"),(0 sec,,," "0),(1 sec,,," "4m//s),(2 sec,,," "8 m//s),(3 sec,,," "16m//s),(4 sec,,," "24 m//s):}` The correct shape of the hill is depicted in :A. B. C. D. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `a=x^(2)+3x` `v(dv)/(dx) = x^(2)+3x` `vdv = (x^(2)+3x)dx` `(v^(2))/(2)=(x^(3))/(3)+(3x^(2))/(2)+c` `v^(2)=(2)/(3)x^(3)+3x^(2)+c` `v=sqrt((2)/(3)x^(3)+3x^(2)+c)` |
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Find the minimum height h so that ball just completes the circular motion on the surface when it is released from rest as shown in the diagram (All surfaces are smooth) A. `h = (5)/(2)R`B. h = 2RC. `h = (2)/(5)R`D. h = 3R |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Since there is no change in kinetic energy of stone, the total work done on stone in any duration is zero. |
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The following figure shows the velocity time graph of a body. According to this at the point B- A. The force is zeroB. The force is in the direction of the motionC. The force is in opposite direction of the motionD. It is only the gravitational force |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `a=-kv` `(dv)/(dx)=-kv` `intdv=-intk" "dx` `v=-kx.........+c` |
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At t = 0 a projectile is fired from a point O(taken as origin) on the ground with a speed of `50 m//s` at an angle of `53^(@)` with the horizontal. It just passes two points A & B each at height 75 m above horizontal as shown The horizontal separation between the points A and B isA. 30 mB. 60 mC. 90 mD. None |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `v_(1)sintheta_(1)=v_(2)sintheta_(2)` Time of flight `T=(2xsintheta)/(g)` `T_(1)=(2v_(1)sintheta_(1))/(g)=(2v_(2)sintheta_(2))/(g)=T_(2)` Maximum height `H_("max")=(x^(2)sin^(2)theta)/(2g)=((xsintheta))/(2g)` `H_("max")=((v_(1)sintheta_(1))^(2))/(2g)=((v_(2)sintheta_(2)))/(2g)=H_("2max")` `vec(a)_("rel")=-ghat(j)+ghat(j)=0` `because vec(a)_("rel")=0` & time of flight is same the trajectory of one w.r.t. other is a straight line. |
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The acceleration (a) of moving particle varies with displacement according to the following relation ` a = X^(2)+3X`, Then correct relation between velocity and displacement is :-A. `V=sqrt((X^(2))/(3)+(3X^(2))/(2)+C)`B. `V=sqrt((2)/(3)X^(3)+3X^(2)+C)`C. `V=((2)/(3)X^(3)+3X^(2)+C)`D. `V = 2x + 3` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C `vec(a)=(dvec(v))/(dt)` is negative, but `vec(v)` = positive implies `vec(a)` and `vec(v)` are in opposite direction |
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Two projectiles are thrown simultaneously in the same plane from the same point. If their velocities are `v_(1)` and `v_(2)` at angle `theta_(1)` and `theta_(2)` respectively from the horizontal, then answer the following question If `v_(1) = v_(2)` and `theta_(1) gt theta_(2)`, then choose the incorrect statementA. Particle 2 moves under the particle 1B. The slope of the trajectory of particle 2 with respect to 1 is always positiveC. Both the particle will have the same range if `theta_(1) gt 45^(@)` and `theta_(2) lt 45^(@)` and `theta_(1) + theta_(2) = 90^(@)`D. none of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `x=v costheta t = 50 xx(3)/(5) xx2=60m` `y=usinthetat-(1)/(2)g t^(2)= 50xx(4)/(5)xx2-(1)/(2)xx10xx2^(2)=60m` `d=sqrt(x^(2)+y^(2))` `=sqrt(60^(2)+60^(2))=60sqrt(2)m` |
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Our family is quite ______ united family.A) IsB) aC) theD) an |
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Answer» Correct option is B) a |
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The committee decided to award the prize to you and ______. A) I B) we C) his D) me |
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Answer» Correct option is D) me |
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What word is used for the meat of a pig when it’s used as meat? |
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Answer» Correct answer is pork |
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Young sheep’s meat is called ______. |
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Answer» Correct answer is lamb |
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The flesh of a fully grown sheep is called ______. |
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Answer» Correct answer is mutton |
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Roosters, hens, ducks, and turkeys when bred for food or for their eggs are collectively known as ______. |
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Answer» Correct answer is poultry |
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Which one of the following will accelerate phosphorus cycle?(1) Volcanic activity(2) Weathering of rocks(3) Rain fall and storms(4) Burning of fossil fuels |
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Answer» (2) Weathering of rocks |
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At which stage of life the oogenesis process is initiated?(1) Embryonic development stage(2) Birth(3) Adult(4) Puberty |
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Answer» (1) Embryonic development stage |
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Roe and Caviar are the eggs of ______. |
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Answer» Correct answer is fish |
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The flesh of a deer used for eating is known as ______. |
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Answer» Correct answer is - venison |
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Match the plant with the kind of life cycle it exhibits:List-IList-II(a) Spirogyra(i) Dominant diploid sporophyte vascular plant, with highly reduced male or female gametophyte(b) Fern(ii) Dominant haploid free-living gametophyte(c) Funaria(iii) Dominant diploid sporophyte alternating with reduced gametophyte calledprothallus(d)Cycas(iv) Dominant haploid leafygametophyte alternating with partially dependentmulticellular sporophyteChoose the correct answer from the options given below:(1) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii). (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)(2) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv),(c)-(i), (d)-(ii)(3) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)(4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii) |
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Answer» (1) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii). (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) |
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Addition of more solutes in a given solution will:(1) lower its water potential(2) make its water potential zero(3) not affect the water potential at all(4) raise its water potential |
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Answer» (1) lower its water potential |
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The collective word for the flesh of animals such as rabbits, pigeons and deer hunted for sport or food is ______. |
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Answer» Correct answer is game |
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