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1.

Explain Co-precipitation and post-precipitation

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COPRECIPITATION

Co precipitation is used for simultaneous precipitation of more than one component. Catalysts based on more than one component can be prepared easily by co-precipitation.

Precipitates separating from a solution are not as a rule pure but contain larger amount of foreign substances including mother liquor. The precipitates may contain varying amounts of impurities depending upon the nature of the precipitate and the conditions of precipitation. The contamination of the precipitate by substances that are normally soluble under the conditions of precipitation is called coprecipitation. Contamination as a result of coprecipitation should be distinguished from contamination as a result of purely chemical precipitation. A typical example of coprecipitation is encountered when barium chloride is added to a solution of potassium sulphate the precipitated barium sulphate is found, after washing, to contain greater or lesser amounts of potassium sulphate inspite of the fact that this salt is freely soluble under the circumstances. Corecipitation prominently takes place by the two mechanism i.e. 

i) adsorption at the surface of the particles 

ii) occlusion by incorporation of foreign ions (and solvent) 

POSTPRECIPITATION

Coprecipitation is important as far as the contamination of a precipitate with foreign materials is concerned. But there is another process called postprecipitation which makes a precipitate impure. In this case, as the name suggests the primary precipitate separates out in a pure form and the second phase of the foreign substance which is slightly soluble forms afterwards. The second phase is therefore, not coprecipitated but postprecipitated. Postprecipitation can occur only when the supernatant is supresatureated, with respect to some component which crystallizes fairly slowly.

DIFFERENCES IN COPRECIPITATION AND POST PRECIPITATION 

We have seen that both coprecipitation and postprecipitation make the precipitates impure and can cause serious problems but the two differ in several aspects. 

i) If the precipitate is left in connect with the mother liquor the contamination increases with time in postprecipitation the contamination increases the faster the solution is agitated by either the mechanical or thermal means. The reverse is generally the case with coprecipitation. 

ii) In the case of postprecipitation the contamination increases the faster the solution is agitated by either the mechanical or thermal means. The reverse is generally the case with coprecipitation. 

iii) The magnitude of contamination by postprecipitation may be much greater than by coprecipitation. 

2.

_______ play a crucial role in reducing the environmental footprint of economic activity. A. Yellow Job B. Green Job C. Black Job D. None of these

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B. Green Job

Green Job play a crucial role in reducing the environmental footprint of economic activity.

3.

Define the terms “Design” and “Innovation”

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Design: is defined as a process of developing purposeful and innovative solutions that are functional and aesthetic (desirable), viable (affordable) for the needs and affordability of its intended users/customers and can be produces (feasible). Design is also defined as a problem solving process and follows human-centered approach to ensure that the user remains the focus of the design process. Design is applied in the development of products, appliances, furniture, packaging, software including (mobile applications), spaces and environments. There are many different discipline within design including Industrial/product design, furniture designer, interior designer, ceramic designer, graphic designer, packaging designer, fashion & textile designer, exhibition/space designer, user interface designer and service designers.

Innovation: is defined as a process of translating an idea or invention into a product or service that creates value and for which customers will pay. For an innovation, an idea must be replicable at an economical cost and must satisfy a specific need. Innovation is also a process that involves multiple activities to uncover new ways to do things. New innovations can be realized with creativity. Creativity, the ability to generate novel and useful ideas, is the seed of innovation but unless it’s applied and scaled it’s still just an idea.

4.

ICE stands for-A. Internet Connection Enabled B. Internet Communication Enter C. Information Communication Entertainment D. Internet Connector Entertainment

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C. Information Communication Entertainment

ICE stands for Information Communication Entertainment.

5.

What is the full form of PDF? a) Permanent Document Format b) Portable Document Format c) Present Document Format d) Prescribed Document Format

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Correct option: b) Portable Document Format

6.

What is self motivation? Explain any 2 benefits of it.

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  • Self-motivation is the force that keeps pushing us to go on – it's our internal drive to achieve, produce, develop, and keep moving forward. When you think you're ready to quit something, or you just don't know how to start, your selfmotivation is what pushes you to go on. 
  • Self-motivation gives your vision : In order to be happy in life, you need to fulfil your dreams. In order to fulfil your dreams, you must recognize them 
  • It helps you overcome negative influencers in life : There are so many negative stimuli that try to bring you down, discourage you and kill your spirit.
7.

Mandukasan means. A. Topcsi tervery pose B. Cobra pose C. Standing pose D. Frog pose

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D. Frog pose

Mandukasan means Frog pose.

8.

Governmental rules, taxation, environmental regulations, lending requirements and licensing are all examples of which barrier to entrepreneurship: A. Employee related difficulties B. Lack of Entrepreneurial Capacity C. Market entry regulations D. Shortage of funds and resources

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C. Market Entry Regulations

Governmental rules, taxation, environmental regulations, lending requirements and licensing are all examples of Market Entry Regulations barrier to entrepreneurship.

9.

Which of the following is NOT a source of inspiration? a) Books b) Music c) Gossip d) Biographies

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Correct option: c) Gossip

10.

Write any two common effects of stress on mood?

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  • Anxiety 
  • Restlessness 
  • Frustrated 
  • Moody 
  • Feeling overwhelmed like you are losing control 
  • Having difficulty relaxing
11.

How stress is defined in medical sciences

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In medicine, the body's response to physical, mental, or emotional pressure. Stress causes chemical changes in the body that can raise blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels. It may also lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety, anger, or depression.

12.

Define the following Terms.(i) 2 Dimensional (ii) Color Theory (iii) Asymmetrical Balance (iv) 3 Dimensional (v) Emphasis (vi) Color and Value (vii) Repetition (viii) Movement (ix) Unity(x) A tool that helps designers choosing color harmony is______(xi) A plane is ______(xii) A cube is a set of _____

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(i) 2-Dimensional – The objects that have only two dimensions, such as width and height but no thickness are 2-dimensinal

(ii) Colour Theory – Colour Theory in design is a set of principles used for working with colors that involves mixing colours, considering the visual effects of color, and creating pleasing color combinations.

(iii) Asymmetrical balance - Asymmetrical balance is a visual shape that looks visually balanced despite a lack of symmetry. Visual balance is most easily achieved with symmetry, a technique that uses mirror-like elements that are the same on opposite sides. 

(iv) 3 Dimensional - A three-dimensional object have 3rd dimension Depth apart from having Length (Height) and Breath (Width) and can be measured in three different directions (Height, Width & Depth). 

(v) Emphasis - Emphasis is defined as an area or an object with in the artwork that draws attention and becomes the focal point of any visual object. 

(vi) Color and value – It is defined as relative lightness or darkness of a color. It is an important tool for designers and artists to define forms and creating illusions. 

(vii) Repetition – Reusing of same or similar elements to create some pattern or overall design. It brings sense of unity, consistency, and cohesiveness. 

(viii) Movement – Movement in design is used to guide the viewer through the design objects or illustration. 

(ix) Unity – Unity is used in design to unite various elements of design so that the composition does not become cluttered. 

(x) A tool that helps designers choosing color harmony is Colour Wheel

(xi) A plane is 2 dimensional

(xii) A cube is a set of 3 Dimensional.

13.

Define mental health according to who?

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Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

14.

___ displays the name of the workbook on which you are currently working? a) Formula Bar b) Menu Bar c) Format Bar d) Title Bar

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Title Bar displays the name of the workbook on which you are currently working.

15.

Which of the following is not a cause of stress? A. Financial instability B. Bad parenting C. Busy-ness D. Healthy mental state

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Correct answer is

D. Healthy mental state

16.

Governmental rules, taxation, environmental regulations, lending requirements and licensing are all barriers to entrepreneurship and come under? A. Shortage of funds and resources B. Employee related difficulties C. Market entry regulations D. None of these

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C. Market entry regulations

Governmental rules, taxation, environmental regulations, lending requirements and licensing are all barriers to entrepreneurship and come under Market entry regulations.

17.

Explain in the common effects of stress on mood?

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When you are stressed you may experience many different feelings, including anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, or frustration. These feelings can sometimes feed on each other and produce physical symptoms, making you feel even worse. For some people, stressful life events can contribute to symptoms of depression.

18.

This bar of Calc screen displays name of the workbook on which you are currently working. A. Title bar B. Menu bar C. Standard bar D. Formatting bar

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A. Title bar

Title bar of Calc screen displays name of the workbook on which you are currently working.

19.

Explain shatkarma?

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Shatkarma means six karmas or kriyas. The karma/kriya means 'action'. Shatkarma consists of purificatory processes which cleanse the specific organs of the body by detoxifying them. ... These are used to clean the internal organs or systems by using water, air or manipulation of certain organs of the body.

20.

Which of the following is not part of shatkarma. A. Niti B. Tratak C. kapalbhati D. Bhastrika

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D. Bhastrika

Bhastrika is not part of shatkarma.

21.

According to WHO, mental health is a …....... A. State of being happy B. State of well being in which individual realizes his/her abilities C. State of being busy in work life D. State of being in anxiety, tension and depression.

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B. State of well being in which individual realizes his/her abilities

According to WHO, mental health is a State of well being in which individual realizes his/her abilities.

22.

Who was the first Indian vice-president who did not become the President of the country?

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Gopal Swarup Pathak (August 31-1969 to August 30-1974)

23.

Which of the following govt. scheme is under clear car engineers? A. PM Mudra Yojna B. Odd-Even Scheme C. Skill India Mission D. Ujala Yojna

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B. Odd-Even Scheme

Odd-Even Scheme is under clear car engineers.

24.

How many kriyas in Shatkarma? A. 8 B. 6 C. 9 D. 5

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B. 6

kriyas in Shatkarma.

25.

How does foreign trade lead to integration of markets across countries? Explain with an example other than those given here.

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Foreign trade leads to integration of markets across countries by the processes of imports and exports. Producers can make available their goods in markets beyond domestic ones via exports. Likewise, buyers have more choice on account of imports from other countries. This is how markets are integrated through foreign trade. For example, Japanese electronic items are imported to India, and have proved to be a tough competition for less-technologically-advanced companies here.

26.

Michael Madhusudan Dutta published a partial transcreation of seminal work through his play 'Hector Badh Kavya' (The killing of Hector). Name the original work from which it has been adapted from

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Correct Answer is The Iliad

27.

……… Motivation directs a person’s behaviour towards satisfying specific body needs. A. Psychological motivation B. Physiological motivation C. Intellectual motivation D. Physical motivation

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D. Physical motivation

Physical motivation directs a person’s behaviour towards satisfying specific body needs.

28.

The two types of communication are: A. Gestures and body language B. Written and reading C. Verbal and non-verbal D. Language and listening

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C. Verbal and non-verbal

The two types of communication are Verbal and non-verbal.

29.

How has liberalisation of trade and investment policies helped the globalisation process?

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Liberalisation of trade and investment policies has helped the globalisation process by making foreign trade and investment easier. Earlier, several developing countries had placed barriers and restrictions on imports and investments from abroad to protect domestic production. However, to improve the quality of domestic goods, these countries have removed the barriers. Thus, liberalisation has led to a further spread of globalisation because now businesses are allowed to make their own decisions on imports and exports. This has led to a deeper integration of national economies into one conglomerate whole

30.

Which Kolkata speciality was invented by Annapurna Das and that was named after the nickname that Ms Das got from her locality?

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Chocolate Bomb (Burima or the old mother)

31.

A drive that urges and affects cognitive process and learning strategies used for completing a task is: A. Self analysis B. Self behaviour C. Self motivation D. Self implementation

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C. Self motivation

A drive that urges and affects cognitive process and learning strategies used for completing a task is Self motivation.

32.

Based on the poem, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. Statement 1: The poet urges his countrymen to stop for a while. Statement 2: The poet urges all men to stop for a second. a) Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.b) Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true. c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true. d) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred.

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b) Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true. 

33.

What is the smallest whole number

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Zero (0) is the smallest whole number.

34.

Select the option that best conveys the feelings of the poet corresponding to the following: Fishermen in the cold sea would not harm whalesa)(1) fishermen would not kill whales because they did not need them(2) fishermen would not kill whales because they were scared of themb)(1) fishermen would not kill whales because they realised the damage that they were causing to the ecosystem(1) fishermen would stop killing whales for commercial purposes.c)((2) fishermen only wished they would not kill whales(1) fishermen would not kill whales because they feared that whale population was fast dwindlingd) (1) fishermen would not kill whales themselves because others were doing that for them(1) fishermen would not kill whales because there was a moratorium on killing whales

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b)(1) fishermen would not kill whales because they realised the damage that they were causing to the ecosystem
(1) fishermen would stop killing whales for commercial purposes.
35.

1- which number will come next0,1,8,27,64a-122b-125c-128d-256

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As we absorb the sequence it is the cube of ,
1,2,3,4
1 cube = 1×1×1=1
2 cube =2×2×2=8
3 cube =3×3×3=27
4 cube =4×4×4=64
As we absorbed the above solved solution,
They are the cubes of the numbers in sequence like 1,2,3,4.......

FOR NEXT NUMBER,
We will take number 5 as it is in sequence of (1,2,4 and then 5 )
As cube =5×5×5=125

 So, the answer is 125

36.

Who is issuing the notices?

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Issuer Notice means the confirmation of the Issuer signed by an officer (including, but not limited to, the chairman of the Board of Directors, the president, any Vice Chairman, Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, manager or any equivalent of the foregoing or any Person duly authorized to act for or on behalf of the Issuer), transmitted by facsimile and confirmed in writing to the Trustee of the terms of the issuance of any Securities issuable in Tranches.

37.

Based on the poem, choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. Statement 1: The poet is in anguish at the plight of the earth and expresses hope that the situation may improve Statement 2: The poet‘s fears of total destruction of the earth are baseless a) Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false. b) Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true. c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true. d) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 cannot be inferred.

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c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true. 

38.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate linkers given in brackets:In summer, the rumor of a famine swept through the province which was a baseless one. The crops were growing well .......... the weather was perfect for a bumper harvest. ......... on the strength of that rumor, thousands of small farmers abandoned their farms and fled to the cities. ........... of this, crops failed, thousands starved. .......... the rumour about the famine proved true.[and, thus, as a result, but]

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1. and; 

2. But; 

3. As a result; 

4. Thus.

39.

“More money won’t necessarily make you happier, but finding meaningful work and a little extra time will”. Write a speech in about 120-150 words echoing the quoted thought.

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Format (opening address, salutation, conclusion) 

• Content 

• Expression (grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, coherence, fluency)

• Value Points – Materialism root of all evil; Lust for money never brings happiness- people should be satisfied and content –importance of fruitful activities &hobbies

40.

Why did Dr. Margolin not want to attend the wedding at Brownsville?

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• He wouldn’t get a chance to sleep

• Had to report early to the hospital on Monday Morning 

• He was on a strict fat-free diet- wedding feast of poisons 

• Jewish laws and customs were completely distorted;

41.

You have been asked to speak on the plight of survivors in war. In the light of the above poem and your own perception, write your speech in about 100 -120 words. Use the following hints: The contradictory attitudes to war -the effects of war - the tragedy of war -loss of lives, resources – disillusionment - destruction - death of the young

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Format -1 (opening address, salutation, conclusion) 

The marks may be divided as – 

• Content – 2 marks 

• Expression – 2 marks (grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, coherence, fluency)

• Value Points – War destroys humanity-impediment in country’s progressdialogue between countries should be encouraged.

42.

I can see a lot of ______ outside the building. A) person B) man C) people D) child

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Correct option is C) people

43.

willwyou help me-Police has charged him ______ rash drive?which punctuation put in blank

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the police has charged him for rash drive

44.

What are the contrasts in "The Wild Swans at Coole" by W.B. Yeats?

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• W. B. Yeats establishes a number of fundamental contrasts

• past to present, present to future, 

• bound to free, and staying to leaving

45.

There are many ______ on the shelf. A) paper B) magazines C) book D) dust

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Correct option is B) magazines

46.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions and articles:There had been ......... accident when he went hiking with his father. They were crossing a rickety bridge ......... some radids.

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There had been an accident when he went hiking with his father. They were crossing a rickety bridge over some radids.

47.

A: Have they taken the car to the garage? B: Yes, ________ to the garage. A) the car was taken B) the car have been taken C) the car had been taken D) the car has been taken

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Correct option is A) the car was taken

48.

Find the synonymStare A) peep B) pry C) gaze D) pause

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Correct option is C) gaze

49.

Which one of the following is not an independent Department under the Government of India?(a) Department of Atomic Energy (b) Department of Bio-Technology (c) Department of space (d) Planning Commission

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(a) Department of Atomic Energy

50.

Which among the following is not a Fundamental Right?(a) Right of strike(b) Right to equality(c) Right to freedom of religion(d) Right to constitutional remedies

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Right of strike is not a Fundamental Right.