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1.

The four basic assumption of crystal field theory

Answer»

(i) Ligand act as a point charge. 

(ii) Metal ion has electrostatic attraction force with the ligand. (Or any other)

2.

Chemical reaction

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Chemical reaction, a process in which one or more substances, the reactants, are converted to one or more different substances, the products. Substances are either chemical elements or compounds. A chemical reaction rearranges the constituent atoms of the reactants to create different substances as products.

3.

Electrolysis of acidified water is endothermic

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Electrolysis of water to form oxygen and hydrogen is an endothermic reaction because electrical energy is absorbed during this reaction.

4.

Dimension formula of mutual inductance is:

Answer»

Correct answer is M1L2T-2A-2

5.

लुकास अभिकर्मक क्या है

Answer»

लुकास का अभिकर्मक केंद्रित हाइड्रोक्लोरिक एसिड में निर्जल जस्ता क्लोराइड का एक समाधान है इस इस समाधान का उपयोग कम आणविक भार के अल्कोहल को वर्गीकृत करने के लिए किया जाता है

6.

Find the length of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane.   \(\vec {r}\)= .(3\(\vec {i}\) + 4\(\vec {j}\) + 12\(\vec {k}\)) = 26.

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Taking the equation of the plane in cartesian form we get,

 (x\(\vec {i}\) + y\(\vec {j}\) + j\(\vec {k}\)) ⋅  (3\(\vec {i}\) + 4\(\vec {j}\) + 12\(\vec {k}\))  = 26

i.e. 3x + 4y + 12z – 26 = 0 

The length of the perpendicular from (0, 0, 0) to the above plane is

\(\pm\frac{-26}{\sqrt {9 + 16 + 144}}\) 

= +26/13

= 2 units

7.

Solve: dy/dx + y = e-x

Answer»

Given that dy/dx + 2y = e-x

This is a linear differential equation. 

Here P = 2; Q = e 

∫P dx = ∫2 dx = 2x 

Thus, I.F = e∫Pdx = e2x 

Hence the solution of (1) is ye∫ Pdx = Qe∫ Pdx dx + c

That is, ye2x = ∫e-x e2x dx + c (or) ye2x = ex + c (or) y = e-x + ce-2x is the required solution.

8.

Show that the lines (x - 1)/4 = (2 - y)/6 = (z - 4)/12 and (x - 3)/-2 = (y - 3)/3 = (5 - z)/6 are parallel.

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We observe that the straight line (x - 1)/4 = (2 - y)/6 = (z - 4)/12 is parallel to the vector 4\(\hat {i}\) - 6\(\hat {j}\) + 12\(\hat {k}\) and the straight line (x- 3)/-2 = (y - 3)/3 = (5 - z)/6  is parallel to the vector.  -2\(\hat {i}\) + 3\(\hat {j}\) - 6\(\hat {k}\).

Since  4\(\hat {i}\) - 6\(\hat {j}\) + 12\(\hat {k}\), =  -2(-2\(\hat {i}\) + 3\(\hat {j}\) - 6\(\hat {k}\)) the two vectors are parallel, and hence the two straight lines are parallel.

9.

Evaluate: \(\int_0^{π/2}\)(sin2 x + cos4 x) dx

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Given that I =   \(\int_0^{π/2}\)(sinx + cosx) dx

  = \(\int_0^{π/2}\)(sinxdx + \(\int_0^{π/2}\) cosxdx

= 1/2 - π/2 + 3/4 x 1/2 x π/2 

= 7π/16

10.

Two coins are tossed once. What is the probability of getting at least two T’s ? (A) 1 / 4 (B) 2 / 4 (C) 3 / 4 (D) 4 / 4

Answer»

The correct option is (A) 1 / 4

Explanation:

S = {HH ,HT , TH , TT} 

For at least two T’s = {TT} 

required probability = 1 / 4

11.

Find:\(\int\cfrac{x^2}{1-x^2}dx\)

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\(\int\cfrac{x^2}{1-x^2}dx\)

\(\int\cfrac{1-1+x^2}{1-x^2}dx\)

\(\int\cfrac{1-(1+x^2)}{1-x^2}dx\)

\(\int\cfrac{1}{1-x^2}dx\) - \(\int dx\)

\(\cfrac12\)ln \(\left|\cfrac{h\,x}{1-x}\right|\)- x + c

12.

Find integral of x upon x3 + x2 + x + 1.\(\int \frac {x\,dx}{x^3+x^2+x+1} \)

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\(\int \frac {x\,dx}{x^3+x^2+x+1} = \int \frac {x\, dx}{(x^2+1) (x+1)}\)

Let \(\frac {x}{(x^2+1) (x+1)} = \frac {A}{x+1} + \frac {Bx+C}{x^2+1}\)

∴ x = A (x2+1) + (Bx + C) (x + 1)

Put x = -1, we get

2A = -1 = A = -1/2

Put x = 0, We get 

A + C = 0 = C = A = 1/2

Put x = 1, We get

2A + 2B + 2C = 1

= 2B = 1-2A-2C

= 1 + 1 -1

= 1

= B = 1/2

∴ \(\frac {x}{(x^2+1)(x+1)} = \frac {-1}{2} \frac {1}{x+1} + \frac 12 \frac {1}{x^2+1} + \frac 12 \frac {1}{x^2+1}\)

\(\int \frac {x}{(x^2+1)(x+1)}dx = \frac {-1}{2} \int \frac {1}{x+1}dx + \frac 14 \int \frac {2x}{x^2+1}dx+\frac 12 \int \frac {1}{x^2+1}dx\)

\(\frac {-1}{2} log [x+1] + \frac 14lg [x^2+1] + \frac 12 ta\vec n \,x+C\)

\(\frac {1}{4} log (\frac {x^2+1}{(x+1)^2}) + \frac 12 ta\vec n \,x+C\)

13.

Find:\( \int \frac{\left(x^{2}-1\right)}{x^{2}+x+1} d x \)

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\(\int\frac{(x^2-1)dx}{x^2+x+1}\)

Let x2 - 1 = A(x2 + x + 1) + B(2x + 1) + C

⇒ x2 - 1 = Ax2 + (A + 2B)x + A + B + C

\(\therefore\) A = 1, A + 2B = 0 and A + B + C = -1

⇒ B = -1/2

and C = -1 - A - B

 = -1 - 1 + 1/2

 = -2 + 1/2

= -3/2

\(\therefore\) x2 - 1 = (x2 + x + 1) - 1/2 (2x + 1) - 3/2

⇒ \(\frac{x^2-1}{x^2+x+1}=1-\frac12\times\frac{2x+1}{x^2+x+1}dx\) - \(\frac32\int\frac{1}{x^2-x+1}dx\) 

 = x - 1/2 log|x2 + x + 1| - 3/2 \(\int\cfrac{1}{(x+1/2)^2+(\sqrt3/2)^2}dx+C\)

 = x - 1/2 log|x2 + x + 1| - 3/2 x \(\frac1{\sqrt3/2}\) tan-1(\(\frac{x+1/2}{\sqrt2/3}\)) + C

 = x - 1/2 log |x2 + x + 1| - √3 tan-1(\(\frac{2x+1}{\sqrt3}+C\))

14.

Which two months in a year have same calendar?1. June, October2. April, July3. October, December4. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : None of these

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. None of these.

  • Two months will have same calendar if the no of days between them is divisible by 7
  • June + July + August + September + October = 30 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31 = 153 (not divisible by 7)
  • April + June + July = 31 + 30 + 31 = 92 (not divisible by 7)
  • October + November + December = 31 + 30 + 31 = 92 (not divisible by 7)
15.

Name the six breeds of buffalo in India.

Answer» Jaffarabadi, Mehsana, Murrah, Nagpuri, Nili and Surati.
16.

Name the three types of silk obtained from silkworm.

Answer» Mulberry silk, Tussar silk and Eri silk.
17.

White phosphorus may be removed from red phosphorus byA. sublimationB. distillationC. heatingD. heating with an alkali solution.

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
Red phosphorus is inert towards sodium hydroxide but white phosphorus reacts according to following reaction `P_(4)+3NaOH+3H_(2)O rarr PH_(3)+3NaH_(2)PO_(2)`
18.

Which one of the following is not a hydrolysis product of `XeF_(4)` with excess water ?A. `Xe`B. `XeO_(3)`C. `O_(2)`D. `XeO_(2)F_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
`6XeF_(4)+12H_(2)O rarr 4Xe+2XeO_(3)+24HF+3O_(2)`
19.

What is the final product of reaction ? `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-C equiv CHoverset(-Na)rarrXoverset(CH_(3)-I)rarr`ProductA. `CH_(2)=CH-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`B. `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-C-=C-CH_(3)`C. `CH equiv C-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`D. `CH_(3)-CH_(2)-C-=C-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-C-=CHoverset(Na)rarr CH_(3)CH_(2)-C-=CNaunderset(S_(N)2)overset(CH_(3)-I)rarr CH_(3)-CH_(2)-C equiv C-CH_(3)`
20.

Select the incorrect statement ?A. CO is a better reducing agent thatn C at `673K`.B. Van Arkel method is a vapour phase refining which is used for refining ziroconium and titanium.C. Out of C and `CO,CO` is a better reducing agent for ZnO.D. In extraction of copper matte is put in silica lined converter where self reduction occurs.

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
In this case, the reduction may require may require very high temperature if CO is used as reducing agent.
21.

Monomer of cellulose isA. FructoseB. MaltoseC. SucroseD. Glucose

Answer» Correct Answer - 4
Cellolose is the polymer of glucose.
22.

`NaNO_(3)` on heating with sodium hydroxide solution and zind liberatres a gas which is also obtained by `:`A. heating `NH_(4)NO_(3)`B. heating `NH_(4)NO_(2)` with sodium hydroxide solution.C. heating `(NH_(4))_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`D. heating `Ca(NO_(3))_(2)`.

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
`NaNO_(3)+8[H]overset(Zn//NaOH)rarr NaOH+2H_(2)O+NH_(3)`
`(1) NH_(4)NO_(3)overset(Delta)rarrN_(2)O+2H_(2)O`
`(2)NH_(4)NO_(2)+NaOH overset(Delta)rarrNaNO_(2)+NH_(3)+H_(2)O`
`(3)(NH_(4))_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)overset(Delta)rarrN_(2)+Cr_(2)O_(3)+4H_(2)O`
`(4)2Ca(NO_(3))_(2)overset(Delta)rarr2CaO+4NO_(2)+O_(2)`
23.

Which one of the following does not give a precipitate with excess of both NaOH solution and `NH_(3)` solution ?A. `Pb(NO_(3))_(2)`B. `Zn(NO_(3))_(2)`C. `Al(NO_(3))_(2)`D. `Cu(NO_(3))_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`(2)Zn^(2+)+2OH^(-)rarrZn(OH)_(2) darr ("white")`
`Zn(OH)_(2) darr +2 OH^(-) rarr [Zn(OH)_(2)]^(2-)` (colourless soluble complex)
`Zn^(2+)+2NH_(3)+2H_(2)O rarr Zn (OH)_(2) darr ("white") +2NH_(4)^(+)`
`Zn(OH)_(2) darr 4NH_(3) rarr [Zn (NH_(3))_(4)]^(2+)+2OH^(-)`
24.

The correct stability order for the following is `{:(CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(ɵ)(C)H_(2),CH_(3)-overset(ɵ)(C)H-CH_(3),Cl-CH_(2)-overset(ɵ)(C)H_(2),Ph-overset(ɵ)(C)H_(2)),(I,II,III,IV):}`A. `IIIgtIVgtIgtII`B. `IgtIIgtIIIgtIV`C. `IVgtIIIgtIgtII`D. `IIIgtIgtIVgtII`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
Stability of carbanion `prop` electron withdrawing group.
25.

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of: a. Industrial wastes poured into water bodies b. Extent to which water is polluted with organic compounds c. Amount of carbon monoxide inseparably combined with hemoglobin d. Amount of oxygen needed by green plants during night

Answer»

a. Industrial wastes poured into water bodies

26.

Example of anaerobic medium a. Wilson blair medium b. Mac conkey broth c. Robertson’s cooked meat medium d. EMB agar

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c. Robertson’s cooked meat medium

27.

Yeast extract is an excellent source of a. A Vitamin b. Proteins c. B Vitamin d. Carbohydrates

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Yeast extract is an excellent source of B Vitamin.

28.

The protein moiety of an enzyme is known as a. Holo enzyme b. Apo enzyme c. Co enzyme d. Enzyme

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The protein moiety of an enzyme is known as Apo enzyme.

29.

The major constituents in agar are a. Fats b. Aminoacids c. Polysaccharides d. Polypeptides

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The major constituents in agar are Polysaccharides.

30.

Nitrites are oxidized to nitrates by a microorganism a. Nitrosomonas b. Nitrosococcus c. Nitrobacter d. Azatobacter

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Nitrites are oxidized to nitrates by a microorganism Nitrobacter.

31.

Multiple antibiotic resistance is mediated by a. Episome b. Plasmid c. Colplasmid d. Both b and c

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Multiple antibiotic resistance is mediated by Plasmid.

32.

The following organisms have been proposed as sources of single cell protein a. Bacteria b. Yeasts c. Algae d. All the three

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d. All the three

33.

An example of competitive inhibition of an enzyme is the inhibition of a. Succinic dehydrogenase by malonic acid b. Cytochrome oxidase by cyanide c. Hexokinase by glucose-6-phosphate d. Carbonic anhydrase by carbon dioxide

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a. Succinic dehydrogenase by malonic acid

34.

8. A torque of magnitude \( 400 N - m \), acting on a body of mass \( 40 kg \), produces an angular acceleration of \( 20 rad / s ^{2} \). Calculate the M.I. and radius of gyration of the body.

Answer»

\(\tau\) = 400 N-m 

M = 40 kg

α = 20 rad/s2 

I = ?

k = ?

We know that

\(\tau\) = Iα

∵ I = Mk2 

\(\tau\) = Mk2α

k = \(\sqrt{\frac{\tau}{M\alpha}}\) where k = radius of gyration.

k = \(\sqrt{\frac{400}{40 \times 20}}\)

k = \(\sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}\)

Radius of gyration k = 0.70 m

Moment of inertia I = Mk2 

I = 40 × \(\frac{1}{2}\)

I = 20 kg m2

35.

The main product of glycolysis under aerobic conditions is a. Pyruvate b. Lactate c. None of these d. Both a and b

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The main product of glycolysis under aerobic conditions is Pyruvate.

36.

Calculate the M.I. and rotational K.E. of a thin uniform rod of mass \( 10 g \) and length \( 60 cm \), wher it rotates about a transverse axis through its centre at \( 90 rpm \)

Answer»

Given

L = 60 cm

L = 0.60 m

M = 10 g

M = .010 kg

n = 90 rpm

n = \(\frac{90}{60}\) = 1.5 rps

We know that, moment of inertia thin uniform rod transverse axis through its centre.

I = \(\frac{ML^2}{12}\)

I = \(\frac{.010 \times (0.60)^2}{12}\)

I = 0.0003

I = 3 × 10-4 kg m2 

Rotational kinetic energy K.E = \(\frac{1}{2}\,I\omega^2\) 

∵ \(\omega = 2\pi n\)

\(=\frac{1}{2} \times (0.0003) \times (2\pi n)^2\)

\(=\frac{1}{2} \times (0.003) \times (2\pi \times 1.5)^2\)

\(=\frac{1}{2} \times 0.003 \times 9\pi^2\)

K.E = 0.133 Joule

37.

Consider a particle of mass \( m \) having linear momentum \( P \) at position \( r \) relative to the origin \( O \). Which of the following equations correctly relates \( r , P , L \) ? a) \( \left[\left(\frac{d L}{d t}\right)+r x\left(\frac{d P}{d t}\right)\right]=0 \) b) \( \left[\left(\frac{d L}{d t}\right)-r x\left(\frac{d P}{d t}\right)\right]=0 \) c) \( \left[\left(\frac{d L}{d t}\right) \times\left(\frac{d r}{d t}\right) \times P\right]=0 \) d) \( \left[\left(\frac{d L}{d t}\right)-\left(\frac{d r}{d t}\right) \times P\right]=0 \)

Answer»

Correct answer is (b)

We know that

\(\tau\) = r × F

∵ \(\tau\) \(= \frac{dL}{dt},\) \(F = \frac{dP}{dt}\)

\(\left(\frac{dL}{dt}\right) = r \times \left(\frac{dP}{dt}\right)\)

\(\left(\frac{dL}{dt}\right) - r \times \left(\frac{dP}{dt}\right) = 0\)

38.

(a) List two ways by which carbon dioxide is ‘fixed’ in the environment.(b) Name two diseases caused due to an increased content of pollutants in the air produced due to the burning of fossil fuels.

Answer»

(a) Carbon dioxide is fixed in the two following ways:

(i) By the process of photosynthesis in plants.

(ii) Many marine animals use carbonates dissolved in sea-water to make their cells.

(b) Diseases caused due to an increased content of pollutants in the air produced due to the burning of fossil fuels are- ophthalmic problems, skin injuries, gastro-intestinal, cardio-vascular and respiratory diseases and some types of cancer.

39.

a body without air space of mass 150 gm and volume 250cm^3. Will it float or sink?

Answer»

Here, mass of the body, M = 150g

volume of the body, V = 250 cm3 

density of the body, \(d = \frac{M}{V} = \frac{150\,g}{250\,cm^3}\)

\(= 0.6 \frac{g}{cm^3}\)

Since the density of the body \(\left(0.6 \frac{g}{cm^3}\right)\) is less than the density of water \(\left(1 \frac{g}{cm^3}\right),\) the body will float on water.

40.

You have to first go through the given paragraph and then answer the question by indicating the only one correct option from given choices.Viruses are ultramicroscopic particles found in nature. A virus is composed of protein and nucleic acid. They cause a wide range of diseases in plants and animals. Their study has become so important and detailed that it is treated as a new branch, know is Virology.Rhinoviruses represent such group of viruses which cause on of the infectious human ailments, the common cold. They infect the nose and respiratory passages but not the lungs. The common cold is characterised by nasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, hoarseness, cough, headache, tiredness and others. Itgenerally lasts for 3 - 7 days.Another virus is influenza virus. Its infection causes feversneezing and cough.The particles usually multiply in respiratory tract.The genetic material is RNA.Virus is made up of(a) Protein(b) protein and nucleic acid(c) Lipid and protein(d) DNA and RNA

Answer»

Answer (d) DNA and RNA

41.

You have to first go through the given paragraph and then answer the question by indicating the only one correct option from given choices.Viruses are ultramicroscopic particles found in nature. A virus is composed of protein and nucleic acid. They cause a wide range of diseases in plants and animals. Their study has become so important and detailed that it is treated as a new branch, know is Virology.Rhinoviruses represent such group of viruses which cause on of the infectious human ailments, the common cold. They infect the nose and respiratory passages but not the lungs. The common cold is characterised by nasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, hoarseness, cough, headache, tiredness and others. Itgenerally lasts for 3 - 7 days.Another virus is influenza virus. Its infection causes feversneezing and cough.The particles usually multiply in respiratory tract.The genetic material is RNA.Common cold is caused by(a) Retrovirus(b) Phage virus(c) Rhinovirus(d) Sendai virus

Answer»

Answer (c) Rhinovirus

42.

Give an account of the magnetic properties of transition metal complexes?   

Answer»

An electron is a charged particle (negatively charged) which revolves around the nucleus and spins on its own axis. A magnetic field is generated due to the orbital motion and spin of the electron. The spinning of an electron in an orbit is very much similar to flow of electric current in a closed circuit. Therefore, an unpaired electron is regarded as a micro magnet which has a definite magnetic moment. A substance which contains an unpaired electron when placed in a magnetic field interacts with the applied field. Consequently, an attractive force is exerted and the paramagnetic property is shown. The number of unpaired electrons determines the magnitude of magnetic moment. Higher the number of unpaired electrons more is the magnetic moment and greater will be the paramagnetic behaviour of the substance.

In the case of paired electrons, the electrons in each pair will have opposite spin. The magnetic field created by the electrons of same pair is equal and opposite in nature. Hence, the magnetic field which is created by one electron is cancelled by the other. So the net effect of the magnetic moment is zero. These kinds of substances show diamagnetic property and are repelled by the applied magnetic field.

43.

Column-I contains 4 questions. You have to match the correct options of these questions as (A), (B), (C) and (D) from Column-II:Column-IColumn-II1. Poultry(a) Rearing of fishes2. Apiculutre(b) Rearing of domesticated fowl3. Sericulture(c) Rearing of honeybee4. Pisciculture(d) Rearing of silkworms

Answer»

1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (a)

44.

a) A complex of the type [M(AA)2X2]n+ is optically active; giving a suitable example, comment on the structure of such complex.

Answer»

An optically active complex of the type [M(AA)2X2]n+ indicates cisoctahedral structure, e.g. cis-[Pt(en)2Cl2]2+ or cis-[Cr(en)2Cl2]+

45.

RNA differs from DNA in containing(a) phosphate (b) ribose(c) deoxyribose (d) cytosine

Answer»

Answer (c) deoxyribose

46.

Substitution reactions for alcohol

Answer»

When alcohols react with a hydrogen halide, a substitution takes place producing an alkyl halide and water: The order of reactivity of alcohols is 3° > 2° > 1° methyl.

47.

Difference between concentrated and saturated solutions.

Answer»

A concentrated solution is a solution where the solvent has a lot of solute in the solution. A solution that is filled to capacity is called a saturated solution.

48.

What are metalloids

Answer»

Metalloids are a very small group of elements found in the periodic table of elements along the zig-zag line that distinguishes metals from non-metals and is drawn from between boron and aluminum to the border between polonium and astatine.

49.

Write the chemical equation for the reaction taking place at the Cu electrode.

Answer»

Cu2+ (aq) + 2e- → Cu(s)

50.

Complete the table  Metal   Solution    Displacement reaction Mg  CuSO4    Takes place  Ag  CuSO4     .............  Mg  ZnSO4    ...........  Mg  AgNO3    ..........   Cu  MgSO4   .........

Answer»
  Metal   Solution    Displacement reaction
 Mg  CuSO4    Takes place
  Ag  CuSO4    Doesn't takes place
  Mg  ZnSO4    Takes place
  Mg  AgNO3    Takes place
   Cu  MgSO4   Doesn't takes place