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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consider the following statements (I-II) about organic farming.A. II,III and IVB. III and IVC. II and IIID. I and II |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Out of the gine statements II and III are correct as organic farming is the form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop raotation green manue=re compost and biologicla pest control to maintain soilil productiveiy and control pest on a farm organic farming excludes or striclty likits the use of manufactured fertilises pesticides (which include herbicides insecticides and fungicides ) plant growth regualtors such as hormons food additives and geneticlaly modified organisma |
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When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the perfomance of `"F"_(1)` hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon is called:A. transformationB. splicingC. metamorphosisD. heterosis |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D The supeiority of hybrids over either of the parents (doinaant or recessive) is called hybrid vigour (G shull) .Heterosis is equivalent of hybrids vigour. |
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The guru and his disciples found three persons Standing before the gate and shouting at one another. They were about to come to blows. In the moonlight, the sentries seated atop the wall were enjoying their quarrel.The guru observed the three men and listened to their angry exchanges. He soon understood the cause of their dispute. The three were the residents of the town, but had been locked out as they were late in returning from some pleasure- trip.One of them, who was drunk, proposed that they should storm the gate and march into the town over the smashed metal-plated doors. “Heroes that we are, this will be the right thing for us to do,” he claimed.(1) What did the guru and his disciples find?(2) How did the guru come to understand the cause of the three persons ?(3) What was the cause of their dispute ?(4) What did the drunk man suggest?(5) What does the phrase ‘Come to blows’ mean ? |
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Answer» (1) The guru and his disciples found three persons standing before the gate and shouting at one another. (2) The guru observed the three men and listened to their exchanges, and soon understood the cause of their dispute. (3) The three men were the residents of the town, but had been locked out as they were late in returning from some pleasure-trip. (4) The drunk man suggested that they should storm the gate and march into the town over the smashed metal-plated doors. (5) The phrase ‘Come to blows’ means ‘to get into a fight, often physically’. |
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Ang Dorjee was going to climb without oxygen. But because of this, his feet would get very cold. He thus wanted to avoid long exposure at heights and a night at the Summit Camp.He had therefore to either get to the peak and back to the South Col the same day or abandon the attempt. He was keen to start immediately and asked if I would like to go with him.Going to the top from the South Col and back in a day would be strenuous (full of activity which need lot of energy and effort) and tough and there was the risk of Ang Dorjee turning back if his feet got too cold.I however, had full confidence in Ang Dorjee as well as in my stamina and climbing capability. Besides no one else was ready to move at that time.(1) Why did Ang Dorjee want to avoid long exposure at heights?(2) Why had Ang Dorjee to come back to the South Col the same day?(3) What was the problem in going to the top from the South Col and back in a day?(4) Did they still decide to climb on ? Why ?(5) Pick out from the ‘ text the words that are similar in meanings to:(i) leave(ii) strength to sustain |
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Answer» (1) Ang Dorjee wanted to avoid long exposure at heights because in that case his feet would get very cold. (2) Ang Dorjee had to come back to the South Col the same day because he wanted to avoid a night at the Summit Camp. (3) Going to the top from the South Col and back in a day would be strenous and tough and if Ang Dorjee’s feet got too cold, he would not be able to come back. (4) Yes, they still decided to climb on as Bachendri had full confidence in Ang Dorjee as well as in her own stamina and climbing capability. (5) The similar words from the text are: |
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“Most of the arguments are like this-unrelated to reality. None of the three could have done what he proposed to do. Yet he was eager to prove the superiority of his method over the other methods.What is more important, there was a method different from theirs-a simple and healthy method. That was to give their identity to the sentries and request them to open the gates. They would rather cling to their false and unreal methods than thinking of the simple and true method,” observed the guru.The two disciples kept quiet. They understood ) what the guru had in mind-their conduct. Many beliefs are imposed on others in the name of religion which are insignificant. Controversies resulting from discussion over such issues are meaningless and avoidable.Often ignorance and ego are the major barriers (blocks) in solving complex situations; whereas a humble mind can avoid unnecessary debate and present a simple solution to even complex issues.(1) Why were most of the arguments made c by the three men unrelated to reality?(2) What was each of the three men trying to do?(3) What was the simplest method for them to get their purpose solved?(4) What are the major barriers in solving complex situations?(5) What can a humble mind do in critical situations . |
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Answer» (1) Most of the arguments made by the three men were unrelated to reality because s since they were not practicable, none of the three ; could have done what they proposed to do. (2) Each of the three men was trying to prove the superiority of his method over the other methods. (3) The simplest method for them to get their purpose solved was to give their identity to the sentries and request them to open the s gates for them. (4) Often ignorance and ego are the major barriers in solving complex situations. (5) A humble mind can avoid unnecessary debate and present a simple solution to even complex issues. |
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Alcoholic fermentation is brought about by _______.(A) Lactobacillus (B) Saccharomyces (C) Trichoderma (D) Streptomyces |
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Answer» (B) Saccharomyces |
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Which of the following binds to G-actin?(a) thymosin(b) lysin(c) kinesin(d) chymosin |
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Answer» The correct answer is (a) thymosin For explanation I would say: Thymosins are the proteins that bind to G-actin and prevent their polymerization. Actin-ATP monomers are referred to as G-actin. |
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Which of the following is not a photosynthetic pigment?(A) Carotene (B) Xanthophyll (C) Phycobillins (D) Anthocyanin |
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Answer» (D) Anthocyanin |
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Which one of the following is a stop codon?(A) UAG (B) UAC (C) AUG (D) UCA |
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Answer» Answer is: (A) UAG |
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NAD⁺ can be derived from which vitamin?(a) A(b) C(c) Riboflavin(d) Niacin |
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Answer» Right choice is (d) Niacin Easy explanation: NAD⁺ is the reduced state of the coenzyme NAD. It is derived from the vitamin niacin and is loosely bound to the enzyme dehydrogenase. |
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Energy released by catabolic pathways is stored in how many forms?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3(d) 4 |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) 2 Explanation: Energy released by catabolic pathways is stored primarily in two forms: high energy phosphates like adenosine triphosphate and high energy electrons (NADPH). |
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Which is correct pair for edible part ?A. Tamoto-ThalamusB. Maize-CotyledonsC. Guava-MesocarpD. Date-Mesocarp |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Date-Mesocarp is correct match for edible part. |
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The protruding invaginated sheets inside mitochondria is known as _____(a) Cristae(b) Fimbrae(c) Hyphae(d) Cellular Digestion |
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Answer» The correct choice is (a) Cristae The explanation is: The structure of mitochondria under the microscope is bean shaped with inner and outer mitochondrial membranes surrounding it. The inner membrane invaginates inside to produce finger-like protrusions known as the Cristae. |
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Decarboxylation of pyruvate group takes place in the ________________(a) outer mitochondrial membrane(b) inner mitochondrial membrane(c) mitochondrial matrix(d) cytosol |
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Answer» Right option is (d) cytosol For explanation I would say: The process of converting pyruvate to cellular energy molecules is known as the Krebs cycle. This process decarboxylates pyruvate using enzymes present in the mitochondrial matrix. |
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Pyruvate undergoes oxidative decarboxylation to produce _______. (A) 2-PGA (B) α-Ketoglutarate (C) Succinyl - Co- A (D) Acetyl - Co – A |
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Answer» (D) Acetyl - Co – A |
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The process of DNA melting can be monitored by a change in ___________(a) absorbance(b) pH(c) concentration(d) color |
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Answer» Right answer is (a) absorbance For explanation I would say: DNA melting is the process where DNA is dissolved in saline solution and the temperature is increased to initiate the process of separation. When DNA separates into its component strands, the absorbance of dissolved DNA increases and this serves as a parameter for monitoring the process. |
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After incorporation into growing actin filaments, the associated ATP is _____________(a) degraded(b) lysed(c) hydrolyzed(d) esterified |
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Answer» The correct option is (c) hydrolyzed Explanation: Actin units are added to the growing microfilament chain by the use of ATP. Each Actin subunit binds an ATP molecule. This ATP molecule is hydrolysed to ADP while the Actin unit is attached to the chain. |
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Even during vigorous exercise, the blood supply does not increase in case ofA. HeartB. BrainC. KidneyD. Skin |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Even during vigorous exercise, the blood supply does not increase in case of brain |
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Absence of the intermediate filament desmin, has a negative impact on _______________(a) hepatocytes(b) nerve cells(c) epithelial cells(d) muscle cells |
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Answer» The correct answer is (d) muscle cells To elaborate: Absence of intermediate filaments desmins makes the muscle cells extremely fragile. Desmin polypeptide plays a key role in maintaining the alignment of myofibrils of the muscle cells. |
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Which ones are bile salts?A. Haemoglobin and biliverdinB. Bilirubin and biliverdinC. Bilirubin and haemoglobinD. Sodium glycolate and taurocholate |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Sodium glycolate and taurocholate are bile salts. |
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Gametophyte of fern is called.A. ProthallusB. ProtonemaC. CapsuleD. Columella |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Gametophyte of fern is called prothallus. |
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Specify one advantage of developing vectors based on M13. |
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Answer» Genes cloned can be obtained in the form of single stranded DNA. Since genome is less than 10 kb in size, RF can be purified and manipulated exactly like a plasmid. |
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Walter de la Mare was born in the year.........(a) 1853(b) 1867(c) 1873(d) 1889 |
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Answer» Walter de la Mare was born in the year 1873. |
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"You're an idiot! he shouted,there is absolutely no future for a boy you" |
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Answer» This line has been taken from 'The Artist' written by a celbrated Japaness short story writer of the twenth century shiga Naoya. Through this dialogue a tea cher scolds a boy named seibei not to do foolish gourd during class or in the class room. |
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This ashram was built in 1921 by Satish Chandra Dasgupta. He came here a number of times between 1938 to 1947. In 1939, after the Tripuri Congress ashram played host to a hisotric meeting between Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru. One of the significant visits of Gandhiji was on October 29, 1946. It was from here, on November 6, 1946, he left for Noakhali. Name this ashram in North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal |
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Answer» Khadi Pratisthan-Sodepur |
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National Education Day is celebrated on ________ every year.1. 27th October2. 4th March3. 17th September4. 11th November |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 11th November The correct answer is 11th November.
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Lomov is a man of.......... temperament.(a) happy(b) Negative (c) sad (d) nervous |
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Answer» Lomov is a man of nervous temperament. |
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In the UN Security Council there are:1. 10 permanent and 10 non-permanent members2. 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members3. 5 permanent and 5 non-permanent members 4. 10 permanent and 5 non-permanent members |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members The correct answer is 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
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How does Mehta’s novel redefine traditional values ? रमा मेहता का उपन्यास किस प्रकार परम्पराओं के मूल्यों को पुनः परिभाषित करता है? |
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Answer» Generally, people have condemned traditions and customs so vehmently that they are looked upon scornfully by the modern youths. But such a scornful view for our customs and traditions is not wholly justified. Rama Mehta has beautifully re-assessed the significance of Indian customs and traditions. The tradition which does not allow a daughter-in-law to talk to her father-in-law cannot be justified in any way. Similarly, the touching of feet of the elders cannot be condemned. The love between the master and the servant is a noble example to follow. Thus, through her novel, Rama Mehta has given a new definition to the values of tradition. साधारणतः लोगों ने परम्पराओं और रीति-रिवाजों को इतने जोश से नकारा है कि वर्तमान युवक उनको घृणा की दृष्टि से देखता है। परन्तु हमारी परम्पराओं और रीति-रिवाजों के प्रति ऐसा घृणित दृष्टिकोण पूर्णतः न्यायसंगत या उचित नहीं है। रमा मेहता ने बड़ी सुंदरता से भारतीय परम्पराओं तथा रीति-रिवाजों के महत्त्व को पुनः सुनिश्चित किया है। वह परम्परा जो एक वधु को अपने ससुर से सीधे बात करने की अनुमति नहीं देती है उसको किसी प्रकार भी उचित नहीं कहा जा सकता। इसी प्रकार बड़ों के चरणों को स्पर्श करने की प्रथा को रद्द नहीं किया जा सकता। स्वामी और सेवक के बीच प्यार होना एक भलो उदाहरण है जिसका अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए। इस प्रकार रमा मेहता ने परम्पराओं को तथा रीति-रिवाजों के मूल्यों को नई परिभाषा दी है। |
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EDP should organized normally by(A) 6 weeks duration (B) 4 weeks duration(C) 8 weeks duration (D) 10 weeks duration |
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Answer» EDP should organized normally by 4 weeks duration. |
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The book Entrepreneur written by(A) B.C. Tendon (B) Mold David M.(C) Pinchat Gifford III (D) Maier and Balwin |
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Answer» The book Entrepreneur wrote by Mold David M. |
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Rama Mehta presents an interesting account of everyday life of the Haveli. Discuss. रमो मेहता हवेली के दैनिक जीवन का रोचक वर्णन करती हैं। चर्चा कीजिये। |
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Answer» Rama Mehta presents a verbal picture of the scenes and events in her novel. Her characters through the dialogues come alive before us. Both the males and the females have this quality of showing their inner selves. Khyali, the cook speaks to the maids attentively, listens to them but slips in to stir his dal. Dhapu is very clever. She poses to know better than other maids about the mystery of the haveli. The servants’ children shout and run about naturally. Gangaram is a merry-go-lucky fellow. Equally realistic is the scene of the wedding party. The beating of the drums and the sound of jingling trinklets of the ladies and the maids arrest one’s attention. रमा मेहता अपने उपन्यास में दृश्यों और घटनाओं की शाब्दिक तस्वीर प्रस्तुत करती है। उसके पात्र अपने संवादों के द्वारा हमारे सामने जीते जागते आ खड़े होते हैं। पुरुष और स्त्री दोनों पात्रों में अपने अन्दर की भावनाओं और विचारों को अभिव्यक्त करने का गुण है। ख्याली रसोईया सेविकाओं से बातें करता है और उनकी बातें ध्यान से सुनता है, परन्तु दाल हिलाने के लिये रसोई में खिसक जाता है। धापू हद से ज्यादा होशियार है। वह हवेली के रहस्यों को और सेविकाओं से अधिक जानने का दावा करती है। नौकरों के बच्चे प्राकृतिक रूप से शोर करते हैं। गंगाराम मस्तमौला आदमी है। बारात का जलूस भी सचमुच वास्तविक है। ढोलों का बजना, पाजेबों की छनछनाहट हमारे ध्यान को आकर्षित करते हैं। |
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The Brahmo Samaj was formed in ______.1. 18322. 18283. 18264. 1830 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1828 The correct answer is 1828.
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'Manganiyars' and 'Langas' are folk musicians from the state of:1. Uttarakhand2. Haryana3. Chhattisgarh4. Rajasthan |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Rajasthan The correct answer is Rajasthan.
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The Prarthana Samaj was established in Bombay in the year:1. 18982. 18893. 18674. 1876 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1867 The correct answer is 1867.
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Which of the following is post disaster measure?1. Reconstruction2. Planning and Policies3. Early warning4. Zoning |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Reconstruction The correct answer is Reconstruction.
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‘Bengal Gazette’, the first Newspaper in India was started in 1780 by1. Dr. Annie Besant2. James Augustus Hicky3. A. O. Hume4. Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : James Augustus Hicky The correct answer is James Augustus Hicky The First Newspaper of India Hickey's Bengal Gazette was published in Calcutta in 1780.
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The Act of _______ had introduced the system of separate electorates. (a) 1874 (b) 1893 (c) 1909 (d) 1926 |
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Answer» The Act of 1909 had introduced the system of separate electorates. |
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Who among the following had during his reign introduced a new calendar, a new system or coinage, and new scales or weights and measures? (a) Tipu Sultan (b) Murshid Quli Khan (c) Raghunath Rao (d) Lord Cornwallis |
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Answer» (a) Tipu Sultan. |
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Infanticide was completely banned by the (a) Bengal Regulation Act XVII of 1829 (b) Sharda Act, 1930 (c) Bengal Regulation Act XXI of 1795 (d) Minto-Morley reforms |
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Answer» (c) Bengal Regulation Act XXI of 1795 |
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The Woods Despatch of 1854 resulted in the (a) Founding of several Indian universities (b) Introduction of the postal system (c) Establishment of the education system (d) Abolition of child marriage |
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Answer» (c) Establishment of the education system |
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The system of civil services had been introduced into India by (a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Dalhousie (c) Lord Bentick (d) Lord Hastings |
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Answer» (c) Lord Bentick |
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A rod of mass `m` and length `l` is rotating about a fixed point in the ceiling with an angular velocity `omega` as shown in the figure. The rod maintains a constant angle `theta` with the vertical. What is the rate of change of angular momentum of the rod ? A. `(momega^(2)l^(2)sintheta)/(6)`B. `(momega^(2)l^(2)sin2theta)/(6)`C. `(momega^(2)l^(2)sin^(2)theta)/(6)`D. `(momega^(2)l^(2)cos^(2)theta)/(6)` |
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Answer» The vertical component of the angular momentum remains constant while its horizontal component keeps changing the direction. `dL=(momegalsin(2theta))/(6)xxomegadtrArr(dL)/(dt)=(momega^(2)l^(2))/(6)sin(20)` |
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A rod of mass `m` and length `l` is rotating about a fixed point in the ceiling with an angular velocity `omega` as shown in the figure. The rod maintains a constant angle `theta` with the vertical. What angle will the rod make with the vertical A. `cos^(-1)((g)/(omega^(2)l))`B. `cos^(-1)((2g)/(3omega^(2)l))`C. `cos^(-1)((3g)/(2omega^(2)l))`D. `cos^(-1)((3g)/(4omega^(2)l))` |
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Answer» `tau=(dL)/(dt)` `Mg.(L)/(2)sintheta=(mu omega^(2)l^(2))/(6)sin(2theta)` `rArrcostheta=((3g)/(2omega^(2)l))` or, `theta=cos^(-1)((3g)/(2omega^(2)l))` |
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Rod `AB` of length `1m` is released from the shown position. End `A` undergoes perfect inelastic collision with ground `C` is mid-point of rod. Angular velocity of rod just after collision is `(3x)/2rad//sec`. Find `x`. (Assuming no slipping on ground) |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 5 Conserving angular momentum about point of impact. `msqrt(2gh).L/2sintheta=(mL^(2))/3omega` `impliesomega=3/2sin30^(@).(sqrt(2xxgH))/L=15/2rad//sec` |
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A rod `AB` of length `2m` moves in horizontal `x-y` plane. At any instant end a of the rod is at origin and has velocity `vecv_(A)=2hati+v_(y)hatj`. The other end `B` at the same instant is moving with velocity `vecv_(B)=3hati+6hatj`. The rod makes an angle of `30^(@)` with the `x-`axis at this instant (see figure) The magnitude of angular velocity of the rod is A. `1 rad//sec`B. `sqrt(3)rad//sec`C. `(sqrt(3))/(2)rad//sec`D. `1//2 rad//sec` |
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Answer» Unit vector along rod `hatl=(sqrt(3))/(2)hati+(1)/(2)hatj` `hatlvecv_(1)=hatlvecv_(2)rArrv_(y)=(6+sqrt(3))m//s` `omega=(|vecv_(2)-vecv_(1)|)/(l)=1 rad//sec` |
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The circuit shown in the figure above consists of eight resistors, each with resistance `R`, and a battery with terminal voltage `V` and negligible internal resistance. The current flowing through the battery is `n/4 V/R`, then `n` is |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 6 Equivalent resistance `=(2R)/3` Current `=V/((2R)/3)=(3V)/(2R)` |
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We have a thin spherical of radius `R`. Half of the sphere carrying surface change density `sigma_(1)` and rest half carrying `sigma_(2)`. Magnitude of force of electromagnetic interaction between hemispherical parts carrying surface charge density `sigma_(1)` and rest of the hemispherical portion is `f_(0)=alphaxx10^(4)` Newton. Here `alpha` is an integer. Value of `alpha` will be. Given `sigma_(1)sqrt(epsilon_(0))xx10^(2)cm//m^(2),sigma_(2)=4sigma_(1),R=sqrt(3/(pi)m)`A. `3`B. `4`C. `5`D. `6` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `f=(piR^(2))/(2epsilon_(0)) sigma_(1) sigma_(2)` `=pi 3/(pi) 1/(2epsilon_(0)) 4epsilon_(0)xx10^(4)=6xx10^(4)N` |
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Three particles of equal masses are initial at the vertices of equilateral triangle of side `2sqrt(3)m` in horizontal plane. They start moving towards centroid `O` with equal speed `2m//sec`. After collision at `O`, A stops and `C` retraces its path with same speed. Distance between `B` and `C` just after one second of the collision is `alpham`. Here `alpha` is an integer. Find `alpha`. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 4 Before collision, linear momentum of the system is zero. Therefore, after collision momentum of `B` will be equal and opposite to momentum of `C` (since `P_(A)=0`) |
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A particle is moving with velocity `bar(v)=hat(i)+3hatj` and it produces an electrostatic field at a point given by `bar(E)=2hat(k)`. It will produce magnetic field at that point equal to (all quantities are in S.I. units and speed of light is `c`)A. `(6hati-2hatj)/(c^(2))`B. `(6hati+2hatj)/(c^(2))`C. zeroD. can not be determined from the given data |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `vec(B)=(mu_(0))/(4pi)q(vec(v)xxvec(r))/(r^(2))` and `vec(E)=1/(4piepsilon_(0)) (q vec(r))/(r^(3))` `vec(B)=mu_(0)epsilon_(0)(vec(V)xxvec(E))(vec(v)xxvec(E))/(c^(2))` |
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