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1.

Economic geography is the branch of which subject?(A) Human geography (B) Physical geography(C) Urban geography (D) Political geography

Answer»

Economic geography is the branch of Human geography subject. 

2.

Which of the following state has lowest sex ratio in India?(A) Haryana (B) Punjab(C) Bihar (D) None of these

Answer»

Haryana has lowest sex ratio in India.

3.

From population point of view India gets its rank in the world:(A) First (B) Second(C) Third (D) Fourth

Answer»

From population point of view India gets its rank in the world Second.

4.

Identify the following topographical forms:a) An isolated hill - ____________b) A piece of high ground jutting out of range of hills into lower ground - _______________.c) A narrow ridge of high land joining up to higher hills - __________________d) A line along a hill or range of hills or mountains from which water flows in opposite direction - _______________.

Answer»

(a)Knoll 

(b) Spur 

(c) Col or Saddle 

(d) Ridge

5.

Which are the regions identified for the establishment of tidal power stations in India.

Answer»

1. the gulf of kambhat on wrest coast in Gujarat: 

2. sundarbans in the West Bengal on the East coast. 

3. lakshadweep and Andaman nicobar islands.

6.

According to 2011 female literacy percentage in India is:(A) 72.44 (B) 75.46(C) 82.44 (D) 65.46

Answer»

According to 2011 female literacy percentage in India is 65.46.

7.

Mention the four important advantages of Hoogly Kolkata region?

Answer»

1. A rich hinter land of the Ganga and Brahmaputra plains. 

2. Availability of raw materials like jute, cotton, tea, minerals etc. 

3. Cheap labour from Bihar and Odisha. 

4. Availability of vast market in and around Kolkata.

8.

The half - line period a radioactive element `X` is same as the mean life time of another radioactive element `Y`. Initially both of them have the same number of atoms. Then:A. X and Y have the same decay rate initiallyB. X andY decay at the same rate alwaysC. Y will decay at a faster rate than XD. X will decay at a faster rate than Y

Answer» Correct Answer - c
Half life of x = mean life of y
Let `lambda_(x) andlambda_(y)` be decay constants of x and y then conditon (1) implies
`(0.696)/(lamdba_(x))=(1)/(lambda_(y))rArr(lambda_(x))/(6.693)rArrlambda_(y)gtlambda_(x)`
As rate of decay `alphalamdba`, hence decay of y will be faster than that of x.
9.

Which one of the following is true about the borrowing power of the state?1. It cannot borrow from outside India.2. Subject to specific conditions, the State shall have the right to borrow from the territory of India itself, against the security of the revenue of the State.1. Only 12. Both 1 and 23. Only 24. None of 1 and 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

  • According to Article 293 of the Indian Constitution:
    1. Borrowing by States subject to the provisions of this article, the executive power of a State extends to borrowing within the territory of India.
    2. The Government of India may, subject to such conditions as may be laid down by or under any law made by Parliament, make loans to any State.
    3. A State may not without the consent of the Government of India raise any loan if there is still outstanding any part of a loan that has been made to the State by the Government of India.
  • Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.
10.

Who is the first Dronacharya awardee of Rajasthan State ?1. Karan Singh2. Ripudaman Singh3. Gopal Saini4. Paranjeet Singh

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Karan Singh

The correct answer is Karan Singh.

  • First Dronacharya Award Winner Karan Singh, Bobby George (Athletics), D.E Azad (Cricket), Rajinder Singh (Hockey), Saeed Mohammuddin (Football), Sham Sunder Rao (Volleyball).

  • Guru Dronacharya Award Winner from Rajasthan:
    • Shri Karna Singh
    • Mr Shyamsunder Rao
    • Mr Anup Kumar
    • Mr Maha Singh
    • Mr RD Singh
    • Mr Virendra Poonia
    • Shri Sagarmal Dhayal 

 

  • Dronacharya award:
    • This award is given to those coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or team and enable them to achieve outstanding results in international competitions.
    • This eminent award was started in the year 1985.
    • It is given to coaches for their hard work to produce top-level sportspersons.
    • This award is named after the legendary guru or teacher ‘Dronacharaya’.
    • In this award, the coach is given five lakh rupees cash, the scroll of honour, and a statue of guru Dronacharaya.
11.

In which year was the Dronacharya Award instituted?1. 19912. 19783. 19854. 1997

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1985

The Correct Answer is 1985.

 

  • The Dronacharya Award was instituted in 1985.
  • These awards are given by the Government of India for Excellency in the field of sports coaching.
  • The award is given only to the disciplines included in the events like Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championship, and World Cup along with Cricket, Indigenous Games, and Parasports.
12.

In the case of Rota meter, which is used for measuring the water flow rate?(a) Only one variable is involved, i.e. independent variable (the Rota meter reading)(b) Only two variables are involved: one independent variable(the Rota meter reading) and one dependent variable (the water flow rate)(c) Only two variables are involved: one independent variable(the water flow rate) and one dependent variable (the Rota meter reading)(d) Only one variable is involved, i.e. independent variable (the water flow rate)

Answer» Correct answer is (b) Only two variables are involved: one independent variable(the Rota meter reading) and one dependent variable (the water flow rate)

Explanation: Rota meter is a device which measures flow rate. This is done by allowing the cross-sectional area the fluid travels through to vary, causing a measurable effect, i.e. water flow rate is dependent on Rota meter.
13.

In which state of India does the Mana Pass located?1. Sikkim2. Arunachal Pradesh3. Uttarakhand4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Uttarakhand

The correct answer is Uttarakhand.

  • It is a high mountain pass located in the Himalayan Mountains of Uttarakhand.

  • The Mana Pass which is also known as Chirbitya Pass is one of the highest motor vehicle-accessible passes in the world.

  • Mana Pass is located within Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in Uttarakhand.
  • Mana is the last village in India before the Mana Pass.
14.

Find:\( \frac{3}{12}-\frac{1}{3} \)

Answer»

\(\frac{3}{12} -\frac{1}{3}\)

\(=\frac{3\times1-1\times4}{12}\)

\(=\frac{3-4}{12}\)

\(=\frac{3-4}{12}\)

\(=\frac{-1}{12}\)

15.

Arrange the dissimilar fraction to ascending 3/25, 3/5, 3/15, 3/35, 3/45.

Answer»

\(\frac3{25}=\frac3{25}\times\frac{63}{63}=\frac{189}{1575}\)

\(\frac35 = \frac35\times\frac{315}{315}=\frac{945}{1575}\)

\(\frac3{15} = \frac3{15}\times\frac{105}{105}=\frac{315}{1575}\)

\(\frac3{35} = \frac3{35}\times\frac{45}{45}=\frac{135}{1575}\)

\(\frac3{45} = \frac3{45}\times\frac{35}{35}=\frac{105}{1575}\) 

\(\because\) \(\frac{105}{1576}<\frac{35}{1575}<\frac3{25}<\frac3{15}<\frac35\) 

Alternate method:

\(\because\) 5 < 15 < 25 < 35 < 45

⇒ 1/45 < 1/35 < 1/25 < 1/15 < 1/5

⇒ 3/45 < 3/35 < 3/25 < 3/15 < 3/5

16.

Consider the following statements:Statement I: Addition of Br2 to 1-butene gives two optical isomes. Statement II: The product contains one asymmetric carbon.Of these statements:(a) Both the statements are true and Statement It is the correct explanation of statement I.(b) Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I(c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.(d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

Answer»

Answer (a) Both the statements are true and Statement It is the correct explanation of statement I

17.

He ________ live in the country than in the city. A) prefers B) likes better to C) had better D) would rather

Answer»
B. Likes better to
18.

The point for the curve, `y=xe^(x)`,A. `x=-1` is minimaB. `x=0` is minimaC. `x=-1` is maximaD. `x=0` is maxima

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`(dy)/(dx)x.e^(x)+e^(x)=(x+1)e^(x)=0,x=-1,(d^(2)y)/(dx^(2))gt0` for `x=-1`
19.

What is servomotor and its type ?

Answer»

Servomotor :

The servo system is the one, in which the output is some mechanical variable such as position, velocity or acceleration. The motors used in the servo systems are called servomotors. These motors are usually coupled to the output shaft for power matching. 

There are two types of servo motors. 

1. DC Servomotors 

2. AC Servomotors

20.

A stone thrown from the top of a tall building follows a path that is: A. circular B. made of two straight line segments C. hyperbolic D. parabolic E. a straight line

Answer»

D. parabolic

21.

Two bodies are falling with negligible air resistance, side by side, above a horizontal plane. If one of the bodies is given an additional horizontal acceleration during its descent, it: A. strikes the plane at the same time as the other body B. strikes the plane earlier than the other body C. has the vertical component of its velocity altered D. has the vertical component of its acceleration altered E. follows a straight line path along the resultant acceleration vector

Answer»

A. strikes the plane at the same time as the other body

22.

The velocity of a projectile equals its initial velocity added to: A. a constant horizontal velocity B. a constant vertical velocity C. a constantly increasing horizontal velocity D. a constantly increasing downward velocity E. a constant velocity directed at the target

Answer»

D. a constantly increasing downward velocity

23.

A stone is tied to a string and whirled at constant speed in a horizontal circle. The speed is then doubled without changing the length of the string. Afterward the magnitude of the acceleration of the stone is: A. the same B. twice as great C. four times as great D. half as great E. one-fourth as great

Answer»

C. four times as great 

24.

An example of an inertial reference frame is: A. any reference frame that is not accelerating B. a frame attached to a particle on which there are no forces C. any reference frame that is at rest D. a reference frame attached to the center of the universe E. a reference frame attached to Earth

Answer»

B. a frame attached to a particle on which there are no forces

25.

Force on a particle in one-dimensional motion is given by `F=Av+Bt+(Cx)/(At+D)`, where F= force, v= speed, t= time, x= position and A, B, C and D are constants. Dimension of C will be-A. `M^(2)L^(-2)T^(0)`B. `ML^(-1)T(0)`C. `M^(2)L^(0)T^(-2)`D. None of these

Answer» `dim(A)=((F)/(V))rArrdim(C)=dim[(F(At+D))/(x)]`
`=dim[(F)/(x)((Ft)/(v))]=din[(F^(2)t)/(xv)]=dim[F^(2))/(V^(2))]=[M^(2)T^(-2)]`
26.

A particle moves in a plane from `A` to `E` along the shown path. It is given that `Ab=BC=CD=DE=10` metre. Then the magnitude of net displacement of particle is : .A. `10 m`B. `15 m`C. `5 m`D. `20 m`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Appying polygon law of addition,
`bar(AB) + bar(BC) + bar(CD) + bar(DE) = bar(AE)`
`|bar(AE)| = 10m`
27.

Consider the equation `d/(dt)(int vec(F). dvec(S))=A(vec(F).vec(p))` where `vec(F) equiv` force, `vec(s) equiv` displacement, t `equiv` time and `vec(p)`= momentum. The dimensional formula of A will beA. `M^(0)L^(0)T^(0)`B. `ML^(0)T^(0)`C. `M^(-1)L^(0)T^(0)`D. `M^(0)L^(0)T^(-1)`

Answer» `[(d)/(dt)(intvecF.dvecS)]=[A(vecF.vecp)]rArr[(Fs)/(t)]=[AFp]`
`rArr[A]=[(s)/(pt)]=(L)/(MLT^(-1)xxT)=M^(-1)`
28.

Four forces act on a particle as shown in the figure such that net force is zero. Then consider following statement `:-` `(A)` Magnitude of `vec(f_(1))` is `10N` `(B)` Magnitude of `vec(f_(1))` is `20N` `(C)` Magnitude of `vec(f_(2))` is `10N` `(D)` Magnitude of `vec(f_(2))` is `20N`A. Only `A`B. Only `C`C. Only `D`D. Only `A` & `D`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`f_(1)=-10sin37^(@)+20sin53^(@)`
`f_(2)=10cos37^(@)+20cos53^(@)`
29.

Assertion:- A coin dropped in a closed trolley moving-down the smooth inclined plane. appears to fall normal to the floor of the trolley to a man fixed with the trolley. Reason:- The acceleration of coin relative to car (i.e. man) is g ` cos theta` downward perpendicular inclined plane.A. If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.B. If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertiion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion & Reason are False

Answer» Correct Answer - A
30.

Assertion`:-` If a particle is acted upon by an external force its momentum must change Reason`:-``|(dvec(v))/(dt)|` is ALWAYS equal to `(d)/(dt)|vec(v)|` Here `vec(v)` has its usual meaning.A. If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.B. If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertiion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion & Reason are False

Answer» Correct Answer - C
31.

Choose the INCORRECT statement (with respect to the `2`nd law of motion)A. Any internal force in the system are not included in net force while equationB. Acceleration here and now is determined by the force here and now and not by any history of the motion of the particle.C. In the second law, `F=0` implies `a=0`. The second law is obviously consistent with the first lawD. if a force is not parallel to the velocity of the body, but makes some angle with it, it changes only component of velocity along the direction perpendicular to direction of force.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Ans.(4)
32.

The position vector of an object moving in X-Z plane is `vec(r)=v_(0)that(i)+a_(0)e^(b_(0)t)hat(k)`. Find its (i) velocity `(vec(v)=(dvec(r))/(dt))` (ii) speed `(|vec(v)|)` (iii) Acceleration `((dvec(v))/(dt))` as a function of time.

Answer» Correct Answer - (i) `vec(v)=v_(0) hat(i)+a_(0)b_(0)e^(b_(0)t)hat(k)` (ii) `|vec(v)|=sqrt(v_(0)^(2)+a_(0)^(2)b_(0)^(2)e^(2b_(0)t))` (iii) `vec(a)=a_(0)b_(0)^(2)e^(b_(0)t)hat(k)`
(i) `vec(v)=v_(0)hat(i)+a_(0)b_(0)e^(b_(0)t)hat(k)` (ii) `|vec(v)|=sqrt(v_(0)^(2)+a_(0)^(2)b_(0)^(2)e^(2b_(0)t))`
(iii) `vec(a)=a_(0)b_(0)^(2)e^(b_(0)t)hat(k)`
33.

What is`//`are the possible graph `//` graphs, if particle moves in a straight line path according to the give distance`-`time graph? A. `(A)` & `(C)`B. `(A)` & `(D)`C. Only `(A)`D. Only `(C)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Ans.(2)
34.

A projectile passes two points `A` and `B` at same height after `2s` and `6s` of its projection. Horizontal separation between the points `A` and `B` is `120m`. The horizontal range is closest to [`g=10 m//s^(2)`] ` A. `180m`B. `200m`C. `240m`D. `260m`

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
Ans.(3)
Time of flight `T_(f)=2+6=8s`
For horizontal motion `A` to `B:Deltat=4s`
So `u_(x)=(120m)/(4s)=30m//s`
Range `=30xx8=240m`
35.

A sports car accelerations from zero to a certain speed in `t` seconds. How long does it take for it to accelerate to twice that speed starting from rest, assuming the power of the engine to be constant (independent of velocity) and neglecting any resistance to motion?A. `sqrt(2)tsec`B. `2tsec`C. `3tsec`D. `4tsec`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`Pt=(1)/(2)mv^(2)` `v` is doulbled `rArrt` is `4` times
36.

Differentiate tan–1\(\left[\left(\frac{\sqrt{1+\mathrm x^2}}{\mathrm x}\right)^{-1}\right]\)

Answer»

Let y = tan–1\(\left[\left(\frac{\sqrt{1+\mathrm x^2}}{\mathrm x}\right)^{-1}\right]\)

let x = tan z

⇒ \(\frac{d\mathrm x}{dz}=\sec^2z\)   (By differentiating w.r.t z)

⇒ \(\frac{dz}{d\mathrm x}\) \(=\frac{1}{\sec^2z}\) 

\(=\frac{1}{1+\tan^2z}=\frac{1}{1+\mathrm x^2}\) .................(i)

Then y = tan–1\(\left[\left(\frac{\sqrt{1+\tan^2z}}{\tan z}\right)^{-1}\right]\)

\(=\tan^{-1}\left[\left(\frac{\sec z}{\tan z}\right)^{-1}\right]\)

\(=\tan^{-1}\left[\frac{\tan z}{\sec z}\right]\) \(=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\sin z}{\cos z}\times \cos z\right)\)

\(=\tan^{-1}(\sin z)\) \(=\tan^{-1}\left(\tan \frac{z}{\sqrt{1-z^2}}\right)\)

⇒ y = \(\frac{z}{\sqrt{1-z^2}}\) .........(ii)

Differentiate y w.r.t z, we get

\(\frac{dy}{dz}=\frac{\sqrt{1-z^2}\times 1-z\times \frac{-2z}{2\sqrt{1-z^2}}}{(1-z^2)}\)

\(=\frac{1-z^2+z^2}{(1-z^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}}\)

⇒ \(\frac{dy}{dz}=\frac{1}{(1-z^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}}\) ...........(iii)

Now, \(\frac{dy}{d\mathrm x}\) \(=\frac{dy}{dz}.\frac{dz}{d\mathrm x}\)

\(=\frac{1}{(1-z^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}}\times \frac{1}{1+\mathrm x^2}\)  (From equations (i) and (iii))

\(=\frac{1}{(1+\mathrm x^2)(1-(\tan^{-1}\mathrm x)^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}}\) (\(\because\) x = tan z ⇒ z = tan-1x)

37.

One root of the quadratic equation (2x-3) (x+5)=0 is -5, then the other root is

Answer»

Alpha = -5 , Beta

(2x-3) (x+5) = 0

2x2+10x-3x-15 = 0

2x2+7x-15 = 0

Therefore, a = 2, b = 7, c = -15

We know that,

Alpha * Beta = c/a

-5 * Beta = -15/2

Beta = -15/2*-5

Beta = -15/-10 i.e Beta = 15/10

Therefore, Beta = 1.5 or 3/2

38.

Show that the root of Equation x^3-6x+3=0 lies between 2 and 3

Answer»

Given equation is x3 - 6x + 3 = 0

let f(x) = x3 - 6x + 3

Now, f(2) = 23 - 6 x 2 + 3

= 8 - 12 + 3

= 11 - 12 

= -1<0

And f(3) = 33 - 6 x 3 + 3

= 27 - 18 + 3

= 12 > 0

Thus, f(2) f(3) > 0

Therefore, the root of the equation x3 - 6x + 3 = 0 lies between 2 and 3

39.

y = 2 sin2x - 5 cos2x, prove that d2y/dx2 + 4y = 0

Answer»

y = 2sin 2x – 5cos 2x

Differentiate y w.r.t x, we get

\(\frac{dy}{d\mathrm x}\) = 4cos 2x + 10sin 2x

Differentiate \(\frac{dy}{d\mathrm x}\) w.r.t x, we get

\(\frac{d^2y}{d\mathrm x^2}\) = –8sin 2x + 20 cos2x

= –4(2 sin2x – 5cos2x)

= –4y

⇒ \(\frac{d^2y}{d\mathrm x^2}\) + 4y = 0

Hence proved

40.

The ground electrode is usually positioned over which body structures?(a) bony(b) hairy(c) fleshy(d) sweaty

Answer» Correct choice is (a) bony

The best explanation: The ground electrode is usually positioned over bony structures rather than over large muscle masses, in the vicinity of the recording and stimulating electrodes, and where possible, equidistant from them. Hairy areas don’t transmit proper signals. It increases impedance of the skin.
41.

The instruments which give a direct reading of the temperature at the thermistor position are known as _________(a) thermistor(b) telethermometers(c) rtd(d) tempothermometer

Answer» Correct choice is (b) telethermometers

Easy explanation: The instruments which give a direct reading of the temperature at the thermistor position are known by the name telethermometers. This is because of their ability to use leads which are hundreds of feet long without a significant decrease in accuracy. The continuous signal is also suitable for recording without amplification.
42.

The type of sensor that detects the analyte species directly through their characteristic spectral properties is called _____________(a) chemical sensor(b) thermal sensor(c) light sensor(d) spectroscopic Sensors

Answer» Correct option is (d) spectroscopic Sensors

Easy explanation: Spectroscopic Sensors is the one that detects the analyte species directly through their characteristic spectral properties. In these sensors, the optical fibre functions only as a light guide, conveying light from the source to the sampling area and from the sample to the detector. Here, the light interacts with the species being sensed.
43.

The delta wave in EEG ranges from ___________(a) 0.5-4Hz(b) 4-8Hz(c) 8-13Hz(d) 13-22Hz

Answer» The correct answer is (a) 0.5-4Hz

The best explanation: The delta wave in EEG ranges from 0.5-4Hz. The theta wave in EEG ranges from 4-8Hz. The alpha wave in EEG ranges from 8-13Hz and beta from 13-22Hz.
44.

The delta wave in EEG ranges from _________(a) 0.5-4Hz(b) 4-8Hz(c) 8-13Hz(d) 13-22Hz

Answer» The correct choice is (a) 0.5-4Hz

Easiest explanation: The delta wave in EEG ranges from 0.5-4Hz. The theta wave in EEG ranges from 4-8Hz. The alpha wave in EEG ranges from 8-13Hz and beta from 13-22Hz.
45.

Which of the following is not a passive transducer?(a) Strain gauge(b) Ultrasonic transducer(c) IR sensor(d) Doppler effect transducer

Answer» The correct option is (a) Strain gauge

Explanation: Strain gauge transducer is an active transducer. Its working principle is based on a change in resistance. Ultrasonic transducers need power to operate. So do the IR sensors and doppler effect transducers.
46.

the max probability has a large value for small value of

Answer»

The maximum value of the probability of an event will always be 1.

47.

Consider the circuit shown in the figure. Capacitors `A` and `B`, each have capacitance `C=2 F`. The plates of capacitor `A` are shorted using a wire of resistance `R=1 Omega` while the left plate of capacitor `B` is given an initial charge `Q=+4C`. The switch is closed at a time `t=0`. What will be the initial current (in ampere) drawn from the battery immediately after the switch is closed ?

Answer» The resistance shortng the capacitor plates may be considered in parallel with the capacitor, and at `t=0`, the capacitor behaves as a short circuit.
48.

shear stress is related to:

Answer»

Shear stress, force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress. The resultant shear is of great importance in nature, being intimately related to the downslope movement of earth materials and to earthquakes.

49.

A condenser of capacity 16mF charged to a potential of 20V is connected to a condenser kf capacity C charged to a potential of 10V as shown in the figure. If the common potential is 14V the capacity C is

Answer»

C1= 16 mF

V1= 20V V2=10V

C2= C

Common potential V=14v

V = C1V1-C2V2/C1+C2

14= 16*20-C*10/16+C

14(16+C)= 16*20-C*10

224+14C= 320- 10C

320-224= 14C+10C

96/24 = C

C= 4 mF

50.

The velocity of particle (whose displacement time graph is shown) at t = 3s, is:

Answer»

Answer: 4 m/s

v=ds/dt

v=ds/dt at t=3

Slope=y/x=8/2

=4 m/s