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1.

A wire bent in the form of a circle of radius 42 cm is cut and again bent in the form of a square. Find the ratio of the areas of the regions enclosed by the circle and the square.

Answer»

Since, 

Wire is bent in the form of a circle of radius 42 cm. 

∴ The wire length = the circumference of circle = 2π×42 

= 2 × \(\frac{22}{7}\) ×42 

= 44 × 6 

= 264 cm. 

Given that,

The wire again bent in form of a square. 

Let the side length of square is a cm. 

Therefore, 

The perimeter of square = length of the wire. 

∴ 4a = 264 cm 

⇒ a = \(\frac{264}{4}\) = 66 cm. 

Hence,

The area of square = a2 = (66)2cm2

And the area of circle = πr2 

= \(\frac{22}{7}\) × 42 × 42 

= 22 × 6 × 42 cm2

Now, 

\(\frac{Area\,of\,circle}{Area\,of\,square}\) = \(\frac{22\times 6\times 42}{66\times 66}\) 

= \(\frac{22}{3\times 11}\) = \(\frac{14}{11}\) 

Hence, 

The ratio of areas of the regions enclosed by the circle and the squares is 14:11.

2.

A circular ring of radius 42 cm is cut and bent into the form of a rectangle whose sides are in the ratio of 6 : 5. The small side of the rectangle is1. 80 cm2. 30 cm3. 120 cm4. 60 cm

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 60 cm

Concept:

Circumference of a circle is given by

S = 2πr

Where r is the radius of a circle

Circumference of a rectangle is given by

P = 2(l + b)

Where l is the length ang b is width of a rectangle

Here A circular ring is cut and bent into the form of a rectangle so perimeter of circle and rectangle are same.

S = 2πr = P = 2(l + b)

2πr = 2(l + b)

Calculation:

Given:

radius r = 42 cm, l : b = 6 : 5

Let l = 6x ,b = 5x

2πr = 2(l + b)

2 π × 42 = 2(6x + 5x)

2 × 22/7 × 42 = 2(11x)

x = 12

So l = 6 × 12 = 72

b = 5 × 12 = 60

The small side of the rectangle is 60 cm.

3.

A number consisting 2 digits exceeds 4 time the sum of the digits by 3. If 27 is added to the number, the digits are reversed. find number.

Answer»

Let tens digit be x and units digit be y

Then number =10x+y

Since the number is 4 times the sum of digits

Hence 10x+y=4(x+y) i. e. 6x=3y. Or 2x=y……(i)

Also when 27 is added the digits are reversed

Number when digits are reversed =10y+x

Hence 10x+y+27=10y+x

9x+27=9y. Or x+3=y………..(ii)

From (i) and (ii) we get

x+3=2x hence x=3. and y=2x=6

and number =36

4.

If (the place value of 5 in 15201) + (the place value of 6 in 2659) = 7 × ______ then the number in the blank space is1. 9002. 803. 8004. 90

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 800

Given:

(The place value of 5 in 15201) + (the place value of 6 in 2659) = 7 × ______

Calculations:

The place value of 5 in 15201 = 5 × 1000

⇒ 5000

the place value of 6 in 2659 = 6 × 100

⇒ 600

(The place value of 5 in 15201) + (the place value of 6 in 2659) = 5000 + 600

⇒ 5600

Let  the number in the blank space be 'x'

5600 = 7 × x

⇒ x = 5600 ÷ 7

⇒ x = 800

∴  The number in the blank space is 800

5.

Had been one menless, then the number of days required to do a piece of work would have been one more. If the number of Man. Days required to complete the work is 56, how many workers were there?1. 142. 93. 64. 8

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 8

Given:

Number of man days required to complete the work = 56

Calculation:

Let the number of man be m and number of days be d

Number of man days = m × d = 56

Number of man = (m – 1)

⇒ Number of days = (d + 1)

⇒ Number of man days = (m – 1) (d + 1)

⇒ md =(m – 1) (d + 1)

⇒ md = md – d + m – 1

⇒ m – d = 1

putting d = 56/m 

⇒ m – 56/m = 1 

⇒ m2 – 56 = m

⇒ m2 – m – 56 = 0

⇒ m2 – 8m + 7m – 56 = 0

⇒ m(m – 8) + 7(m – 8) = 0

⇒ (m – 8) (m + 7) = 0 

⇒ m = 8, – 7 

m is number of man, so m cannot be negative 

⇒ m = 8 

∴ The Number of workers is 8.

 

6.

Let Booleam operation * is defined as a * b = a + b̅. If m = a * b, then the value of m *  b is:1. a 2. m3. 14. a̅ + b

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : m

in question we have given

a * b = a+ b̅ 

m = a* b

m * b =?

(a* b) * b

( a+ b̅) * b       // a * b = a+ b̅

(a+ b̅) + b̅      //a + a̅ = a

a + b̅ = a * b = m

Therefore option 2 is correct

7.

A solution of milk and water contains milk and water in the ratio of 3 : 2. Another solution of milk and water contains milk and water in the ratio of 2 : 1. Forty litres of the first solution is mixed with 30 litre of the second solution. The ratio of milk and water in the resultant solution is:1. 22 : 132. 13 : 223. 6 : 54. 5 : 6

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 22 : 13

Given:

Volume of first solution = 40 liters

Ratio of milk and water in first solution = 3 : 2

Volume of second solution = 30 liters

Ratio of milk and water in second solution = 2 : 1

Calculation:

Volume of milk in first solution = (3/5) × 40 liters

⇒ 24 liters

Volume of water in first solution = (2/5) × 40 liters

⇒ 16 liters

Volume of milk in second solution = (2/3) × 30 liters

⇒ 20 liters

Volume of water in second solution = (1/3) × 30 liters

⇒ 10 liters

Volume of milk in new mixture = Volume of milk in first solution + Volume of milk in second solution

⇒ (24 + 20) liters

⇒ 44 liters

Volume of water in new mixture = Volume of water in first solution + Volume of water in second solution

⇒ (16 + 10) liters

⇒ 26 liters

Ratio of milk and water in mixture = 44/26

⇒ 22/13

⇒ 22 : 13

∴ The ratio of milk and water in the resultant solution is 22 : 13 

 

 

8.

If K men can do a piece of work in K days, then the number of days in which Y men can do the same work is:1. Y2/K days2. K2/Y days3. K/Y days4. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : K2/Y days

Given:

K men can do the work in K days

Formula used:

Time = Total work/Efficiency

Calculation:

Total work = K × K = K2

Time taken by Y to do the work = K2/Y days

The required time taken is K2/Y days

9.

In figure, DE || BC, AD = 2 cm and BD = 3 cm, then ar(△ ABC): ar ( △ ADE) is equal to(a) 4 :25(b) 2 : 3(c) 9 : 4(d) 25 : 4

Answer»

Correct option is: (d) 25 : 4

10.

Simplify the following expression:Y = A B̅ C + A B̅ C̅ 1. Y = C2. Y = B3. Y = A4. Y = AB̅

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Y = AB̅ 

Analysis:

Y = A B̅ C + A B̅ C̅ 

= AB̅ (C + C̅ )

= AB̅  [Since, C + C̅ = 1]

Boolean Laws

Law

Dual Pair

Remark

A + B = B + A

A.B = B.A

Commutative Law

A + (B + C) = (A + B) + C

A (BC) = (AB) C

Associative Law

A (B + C) = AB + AC

A + (BC) = (A + B) (A + C)

Distributive Law

A + 1 = 1

A.1 = A

Identity Law/Redundancy Law

A + 0 = A

A.0 = 0

A + A = A

A.A = A

A + A̅ = 1

A.A̅ = 0

11.

\(\frac{57}{300}\) is a57/300(a) Non-terminating and non-repeating decimal expansion.(b) Terminating decimal expansion after 2 places of decimals.(c) Terminating decimal expansion after 3 places of decimals.(d) Non-terminating but repeated decimal expansion.

Answer»

Correct answer is

(b) Terminating decimal expansion after 2 places of decimals.

12.

2=(1754times100)/(19900)

Answer» Break Up Fraction

`x ^ 2 * (1754 x18 / 13900 + -x / 13900)`

Simplify Fraction

`x ^ 2 * (877 / 6950 x18 + -x / 13900)`

Distribute

`877 / 6950 x18 * x ^ 2 + -1 x ^ 3 / 13900`

Remove Multiplying By Negative One

`877 / 6950 x18 * x ^ 2 + -x ^ 3 / 13900`

*0.12618705035971223*
13.

If the numbers \(\frac{1}{3}\), 0.3, \(\frac{{33}}{{121}}\) and 0.33 are written in ascending order, then what will be the last number?1. 0.332. \(\frac{{33}}{{121}}\)3. 0.34. \(\frac{1}{3}\)

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : \(\frac{1}{3}\)

Calculation

Numbers are,

a) 1/3

b) 0.3 = 3/10

c) 33/121

d) 0.33 = 33/100

To compare them make the denominator equal, by taking LCM of denominators

⇒ LCM (3,10,121, 100) = 36300

Multiply numerator and denominator by 36300, then the numbers will become

a) (1 × 36300)/(3 × 36300)

⇒ 12100/36300

b) (3 × 36300)/(10 × 36300)

⇒ 10890/36300

c) (33 × 36300)/(121 × 36300)

⇒ 9900/36300

d) (33 × 36300)/(100 × 36300)

⇒ 11979/36300

so, the largest number is 12100/36300

∴ The largest number is 1/3

14.

Consider the parallelogram \( A B C D \) as shown in the figure, where \( \frac{A E}{A B}=\frac{C F}{C D}=\frac{1}{n} \), for some positive integer \( n \). Suppose the length of \( A C \) is \( a \), then the length of \( X Y \) is A. \( \frac{a}{n} \). B. \( \frac{n a}{n+1} \). C. \( \frac{(n-1) a}{n+1} \). D. \( \frac{(n-1) a}{n} \).

Answer»

Correct option is (B) \( \frac{na}{n + 1}\)

∵ ABCD is a parallelogram

∴ AB = CD

∴ \(AE = \frac{AB}n = \frac{CD}n = CF\)   \(\left(\because \frac{AE}{AB} = \frac{CF}{CD} = \frac 1n (given)\right)\)

In \(\triangle CDX\),

\(\triangle CFY \sim\triangle CDX\)

\(\therefore FY \parallel DX\)

⇒ \(\frac{CF}{CD} = \frac{CY}{CX}\)

⇒ \(\frac{CY}{CX} = \frac1n\)

Similarly in \(\triangle ABY\),

\(\frac{AX}{AY} = \frac{AE}{AB} = \frac1n\)

\(\therefore \frac{CY}{CX} = \frac{AX}{AY}\)

Also,

\(\triangle CFY \cong \triangle AXE\)

\(\therefore AX = CY\)

\(\frac{AY}{AX} = n\)

⇒ \(\frac{AY + AX}{AX} = n + 1\)

⇒ \(\frac{AY + CY}{AX} = n + 1\)

⇒ \(AX = \frac{AC}{n + 1}\)

Now,

\(XY = AC - AX - CY\)

\(= AC - 2AX\)

\(= AC - \frac{AC}{n + 1}\)     \(\left(\because AX = \frac{AC}{n + 1}\right)\)

\(= \frac{(n + 1) - 1}{n + 1}AC\)

\(= \frac{n}{n + 1}a\)

15.

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 44?1. 868342. 829183. 863284. 86208

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 86328

Concept

For a number to be divisible by 44, it should be divisible by 4 and 11.

Divisibility by 4 : Last two digits of given number should be divisible by 4

Divisibility by 11 : The sum of the digits at even place is subtracted from the sum of the digits at odd places. If the result is either 0 or divisible by 11, then the original number is divisible by 11

Calculation

Checking divisibility by 4 :

Last two digits of all options are

34, 18, 28 and 08

From the given options, only option 3 and 4 are divisible by 4 since their last two digits are divisible by 4 

Now, checking option 3 and 4 for divisibility by 11 :

3) 86328

(8 + 3 + 8) - (6 + 2) = 19 - 8

⇒ 11, which is divisible by 11

So, option 3 is divisible by 11

4) 86208

(8 + 2 + 8) - (6 + 0) = 12, which is not divisible by 11

Since option 3 is divisible by both 4 and 11, therefore it is divisible by 44.

16.

What will come in place of question mark(?) in the following questions?\(\frac{{56}}{{7\; \times \;2}} \times \sqrt {441} - \sqrt {729} = \sqrt ? \)1. 42502. 32493. 40004. 10005. 1800

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 3249
\(\frac{{56}}{{7\; \times \;2}} \times \sqrt {441} - \sqrt {729} = \sqrt ? \)

⇒ \(\sqrt ? = \frac{{56}}{{14}} \times 21 - 27\)

⇒ √? = (84 – 27) ⇒ ? = (57)2

⇒ ? = 3249
17.

A number 6x54y is completely divisible by both 9 and 11, then find the sum of ‘x’ and ‘y’ (y > x).1. 162. 123. 144. 10

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 12

GIVEN:

A number 6x54y is completely divisible by both 9 and 11.

CALCULATION:

Divisibility by 9 : If the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by 9, then the number is divisible by 9.

Sum of digits = 6 + x + 5 + 4 + y = (15 + x + y)

Possible value of ‘x + y’ = 2 and 12

Divisibility by 11: If the difference between the sum of the odd-numbered digits and the sum of the even-numbered digits, counted from right to left, is divisible by 11, then the number is divisible by 11.

(6 + 5 + y) – (x + 4) = (7 + y – x)

Possible value of ‘y – x’ = 4

Since difference between ‘x’ and ‘y’ is 4 so, its sum cannot be 2.

Hence, sum of ‘x’ and ‘y’ = 12

18.

15(7)/(5)+8(1)/(2)+7(1)/(5)=

Answer» Convert Mixed Number To Improper Fraction

`15 + -17 / 2 + 7 1 / 5`

Convert Mixed Number To Improper Fraction

`15 + -17 / 2 + 36 / 5`

Collect And Combine Like Terms

`15 + -13 / 10`

Simplify Arithmetic

`137 / 10`

*13.7*
19.

(-1)/(3)times(3)/(2)

Answer» Multiply Fractions

`(-1 * 3) / (3 * 2)`

Cancel Terms

`-1 / 2`

*-0.5*
20.

The magnitude of projection of `(2hat(i)-hat(j)+hat(k)) " on" (hat(i)-2hat(j)+2hat(k))` is _____

Answer» Correct Answer - 2 units
21.

 If the function \(f(x)=\begin{cases}\cfrac{x^2-1}{x-1} & \quad \text when\,x \neq 1\\k & \quad \text when\,x =1\end{cases}\), is given to be continuous at x = 1, then what is the value of k ?

Answer»

Left hand limit of function\(f\) at \(x\) = 1 is \(f\)(1 −) = \(​​\lim\limits_{x \to1} f(x)=\lim\limits_{x \to 1}\cfrac{x^2-1}{x-1} \)

\(=\lim\limits_{x \to 1}\cfrac{(x-1)(x+1)}{x-1} \) = \(​​\lim\limits_{x \to1}\,x+ 1\) = 1 + 1 = 2.

Hence, Left hand limit of function\(f\) at \(x\) = 1 is \(f\) (1 ) = 2.

Since, given that the function \(f\)(\(x\)) is continuous at \(x\) = 1.

Therefore, \(f\)(1 ) = \(f\)(1) = \(f\)(1 +), where \(f\)(1 +) is right hand limit of function \(f\)(\(x\)) at \(x\) = 1.

Now, \(f\)(1) = \(f\)(1) ⇒ k = 2. ( \(\because\) \(f\)(1) = and \(f\)(1 ) = 2 )

Hence, if k = 2, then the function \(f\) (\(x\)) is continuous at \(x\) = 1.

22.

Vector of magnitude 5 units and in the direction opposite to `2hat(i)+2hat(j)-6hat(k)` is _____

Answer» `(5)/(7)(2hati-3hatj+6hatk)`
23.

If x = √(7 + 14√(7 + √(3 + 1))), then what is the value of (x - 5)?1. 72. 23. 54. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2

Given:

x = √(7 + 14√(7 + √(3 + 1)))

Calculations:

√4 = 2, √9 = 3, √49 = 7

x = √(7 + 14√(7 + √(3 + 1)))

⇒ x = √(7 + 14√(7 + √4))

⇒ x = √(7 + 14√(7 + 2))      [√4 = 2]

⇒ x = √(7 + 14√9)

⇒ x = √(7 + 14 × 3)      [√9 = 3]

⇒ x = √(7 + 42)

⇒ x = √49

⇒ x = 7      [√49 = 7]

Now, x - 5 = 7 - 5

⇒ x - 5 = 2

∴ The value of (x - 5) is 2

24.

A number between 500 and 1000 which when divided by 30, 36 & 80 gives a remainder 11 in each case is:1. 7312. 5713. 6514. 851

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 731

Given:

Number divided by 30, 36 & 80 and gives a remainder 11.

Concept used:

Using concept of LCM.

Number = Divisor × Dividend + Remainder

Calculation:

The LCM of 30, 36 and 80 is 720.

720 is between 500 and 1000

The required number = 720 + Remainder

⇒ Required number = 720 + 11

⇒ Required number = 731

When 731 is divided by 30, 36 and 80 gives remainder 11.

25.

Check whether (l+m+n) is a factor of the determinant `|{:(1+m,m+n,n+1),(" "n," "1," "m),(" "2," "2," "2):}|` or not. Give reason.

Answer» `"Apply"R_1toR_1+R_2|{:(l+m+n,,m+n+l,,n+l+m),(n,,1,,m),(2,,2,,2):}|=2(l+m+n)|{:(1,,1,,1),(n,,1,,m),(1,,1,,1):}|`, "yes (l+m+n)is a factor".
26.

Two years back the ratio of ages of Manoj and Sunita is 1 ∶ 2. Three years from now the ratio of their ages will be 3 ∶ 5. Find the present ages of Manoj and Sunita.1. 22, 122. 44, 243. 12, 224. 32, 185. 18, 32

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 12, 22

Given:

Two years back the ratio of ages of Manoj and Sunita = 1 ∶ 2

Three years from now the ratio of their ages will be 3 ∶ 5

Calculations:

Let the present ages of Manoj and Sunita be M and S respectively.

Two years back the ratio of ages of Manoj and Sunita = 1 ∶ 2

⇒ (M – 2)/(S – 2) = 1/2

⇒ 2M – S = 2      ----(1)

Three years from now the ratio of their ages will be 3 ∶ 5

⇒ (M + 3)/(S + 3) = 3/5

⇒ 5M – 3S = -6     ----(2)

Multiply equation (1) with 3

⇒ 3(2M – S) = 2 × 3

⇒ 6M – 3S = 6     ----(3)

Substrate equation (2) from equation (3)

⇒ 6M – 3S – (5M – 3S) = 6 – (-6)

⇒ M = 12

Put the value of M in equation (1)

⇒ 2 × 12 – S = 2

⇒ S = 22

∴ Age of Manoj and Sunita is 12 and 22 respectively. 
27.

The remainder when the difference between 60002 and 601 is divided by 6 is___

Answer»

\(\frac{60002-601}6=\frac{59401}6=9900\times6+\frac16\)

Hence, the required remainder is 1.

28.

Solve p and q if p-qi=3+2(4+3i)

Answer»

p - 3i = 3 + 2 (4 + 3i)

⇒ p - 3i = 3 + 8 + 6i

⇒ p - 3i = 11 + 6i

⇒ p = 11 & -q = 6

(By comparing two complex numbers)

⇒ p = 11 & q = 6

29.

Which of the following minerals is not an ore of aluminum?A. BauxiteB. GypsumC. CryoliteD. Corundum

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`{:("Baux ite"(A1_2O_3),,),("Cryolite"(Na_3AIF_6),,),("Co rumdum"(A1_2O_3),,):}}"Mi n erals of" A1`
30.

Metal which can be extracted from all three dolomite, magnesite and caranallite isA. `Na`B. `K`C. `Mg`D. `Ca`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`{:("Dolomite", MgCO_(3).CaCO_(3)),("Magn esite",MgCO_(3)),("Carnallite",KC1.MgC1_(2)):}`
31.

Which of the following metal is not found in free state?A. `Na`B. `Au`C. `Ag`D. `Pb`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Na is alkali metal highly reactive. Hence present in combined state.
32.

Electrolytic reduction method is used fro the extraction ofA. Highly electronegative elementsB. Highly electropositive elementsC. Transition metalsD. Metalloids

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The elemenys electropositive cannot be reduced easily are electrolyzed.
33.

Regarding radioactive substances, which of the following are correct? a. The Environment Permitting Regulations 2010 are concerned with protection of hospital workers b. Medicines (Administration of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 1978 are concerned with the protection of patients from radioactive substances c. The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is the governing body that issues the certificate for administration of radioactive substances d. Emptying the bladder reduces the dose to the gonads and pelvis e. The Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee (ARSAC) produces diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) or dose limits that should not normally be exceeded

Answer»

a. False. The Environment Permitting Regulations 2010 are concerned with protection of the environment, with the enforcing body being the Environment Agency of England and Wales. 

b. True. 

c. False. The Administration of Radioactive Substance Advisory Committee (ARSAC) gives the certificate for administration of radioactive substances. 

d. True. 

e. True. In nuclear medicine, the dose is kept within the DRLs set by the ARSAC.

34.

According to the recommendations for standard X-ray equipment: a. Leakage of radiation from the tube should be less than 0.1 mGy in 1 h at a distance of 1 m b. The total filtration in a dental setting should not be less than 1.5 mm of Al c. The collimator should be capable of restricting the field size to 10 cm x 10 cm d. The lead apron should not be less than 45 cm wide and 40 cm long e. For mobile equipment, the operator can stand at least 1 m from the tube

Answer»

a. False. Leakage should be less than 1 mGy. 

b. True. In a general radiology setting, filtration should not be less than 2.5 mm of Al 

c. False. The collimator should be capable of restricting field size down to 5 cm 5 cm.

d. True. 

e. False. The operator should stand at least 2 m from the tube and X-ray source.

35.

A circuit connected to a 115-V, 50-Hz supply takes 0.8 A at a power factor of 0.3 lagging. Calculate the resistance and inductance of the circuit assuming (a) the circuit consists of a resistance and inductance in series and (b) the circuit consists of a resistance and inductance in paralllel.

Answer»

Z = 115/0.8 = 143.7 Ω ; cos φ = R/Z = 0.3 

∴ R = 0.3 × 143.7 = 43.1Ω

Now XL = √(Z2 - R2) = √(143.72 - 43.12) = 137.1 Ω

∴ L = 137.1/2π × 50 = 0.436 H 

Parallel Combination 

Active component of current (drawn by resistance) 

= 0.8 cos φ = 0.8 × 0.3 = 0.24 A; R = 115/0.24 = 479 Ω 

Quadrature component of current (drawn by inductance) 

= 0.8 sin φ = 0.8√(1 - 0.32) = 0.763A

∴ XL = 115/0.763 Ω 

∴ L = 115/0.763 × 2π × 50 = 0.48 H

36.

“and guide him among sudden betrayals and tighten him for slack moments (a) What could guide the son among unexpected betrayals? (b) What could happen to the boy during slack moments?

Answer»

(a) Rock/steel-like would guide the son among betrayals. 

(b) During slack moments, the boy may be betrayed by his trusted friends.

37.

What is the state animal of Jammu & Kashmir?1. Kashmir Stag2. Snow Leopard3. Black Buck Antelope4. Pink Flamingo5.

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Kashmir Stag

The correct answer is Kashmir Stag.


  • Kashmir Stag is the state animal of Jammu & Kashmir.
  • It is also known as Hangul.
  • Kashmir stag is a Schedule-I animal, according to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and classified as Endangered (EN) by the IUCN
  • The weight of male Kashmir stag is between 150 to 250 kg.
  • They are mainly found in Dachigam Sanctuary in Jammu and Kashmir, with some scattered population in other parts of the State and in the Gamagal Sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh.


  • Jammu and Kashmir:
    • Capital: Srinagar (summer) and Jammu (winter)
    • Official language: Urdu
    • State Bird: Kashmir flycatcher (as of 2020)
    • State Tree: Chinar
    • State Flower: Lotus
    • Languages Spoken: Urdu, Gujari, Balti, Koshur, Bhadarwahi
38.

In terms of area, which of the following States of India is the fourth largest State of India?1. Maharashtra2. Rajasthan3. Uttar Pradesh4. West Bengal

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Uttar Pradesh

The correct answer is 'Uttar Pradesh'.

  • Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest State of India in terms of area.
  • The largest state is Rajasthan followed by MP and Maharashtra.
  • The smallest state is Goa.
RankState

1

Rajasthan

2

Madhya Pradesh

3

Maharashtra

4

Uttar Pradesh

  • Areawise rank of UT.
RankUnion Territory Name
1Jammu and Kashmir
2Ladakh
3Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4Delhi
5Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu
6Puducherry
7Chandigarh
8Lakshadweep
  • Population wise top states.
RankState Name
1Uttar Pradesh
2Maharashtra
3Bihar
4West Bengal

 

39.

Types of interaction that occur in predation and parasitism areA. `+,+`B. `-,-`C. `+,0`D. `+,-`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
(D) Types of interaction that occur in predation and parasitism are +, -.
40.

Which of the following is not a type of chemical weathering?1. Solution2. Oxidation3. Carbonation4. Corrosion

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Corrosion

The correct answer is Corrosion.

  • There are different types of chemical weathering processes such as solution, hydration, carbonation, oxidation, reduction, and biological.
  • Hence corrosion is not a type of chemical weathering.

  • Chemical Weathering
    • It is a cluster of weathering processes namely as a solution, hydration, carbonation, oxidation, reduction, and biological.
    • These processes act on rocks to decompose, dissolve or moderate them to a fine clastic state through chemical reactions by oxygen, surface/ soil water, and other acids.
    • Water and air along with heat must be present to speed up all chemical reactions.
  • Solution weathering
    • Solution weathering occurs when the solvent is an acidic solution rather than simple water.
  • Hydration,
    • Hydration is the chemical addition of water.
    • Minerals take up water and enlarge.
    • This enlargement causes an increase in the volume of the material itself or rock.
    • This process is long and reversible.
    • This may lead to their disintegration of rocks.
  • Carbonation,
    • Carbonation is the reaction of bicarbonate and carbonate with minerals.
    • It is a general process that helps the fragmentation of feldspars and carbonate minerals.
    • Carbon dioxide from the soil and atmospheric air is absorbed by water to form carbonic acid that acts like weak acid.
    • These acids act on various surfaces and erode them.
  • Oxidation and Reduction,
    • In weathering, oxidation denotes the forming of a mixture of a mineral with oxygen to form hydroxides or oxides.
    • Oxidation happens where there is ready access to the oxygenated water.
    • The minerals commonly involved in this process are manganese, sulfur, iron, etc.
    • In the process of oxidation, rock fragmentation happens due to the disturbance caused by the addition of oxygen.
    • Oxidation and reduction processes are interconnected.​
  • Biological activity and weathering
    • Decaying plant and animal matter help in the production of humic, carbonic, and other acids which enhance decay and solubility of some elements.
41.

Identify the correct statements from the following :Statement 'A': The weight of water vapour per unit volume of air in specific temperature is called relative humidity.Statement 'B': Specific humidity is the ratio of air water vapour content to its water vapour capacity at a given temperature. 1. Statements 'A' and 'B' both are correct2. Statements 'A' and 'B' both are incorrect 3. Statement 'A' is correct but statement 'B' is incorrect 4. Statement 'A' is incorrect but statement 'B' is correct

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Statements 'A' and 'B' both are incorrect 

Statements 'A' and 'B' both are incorrect.

 

  • The weight of water vapour per unit volume of air in a given temperature is called specific humidity.
  • The relative humidity is the ratio of water vapour content in the air to its water vapour holding capacity at a given temperature. 
  • Hence both A and B statements are incorrect.

 

  • Types of Humidity
    • Absolute Humidity or Specific Humidity
    • Relative Humidity
42.

Obey the traffic rules. Otherwise, you will be prosecuted, (combine using if)

Answer»

If you do not obey the traffic rules, you will be prosecuted.

43.

Ministry of Envrionment Forest and Climate change run Wildlife Institute of India (WII) will establish repository on tigers, under its new Tiger Cell in which city?A. LucknowB. DehradunC. VaranasiD. Kanpur

Answer» Correct Answer - B
44.

The Sufi Amir Khusrao called the India's Kashmir as _________.1. Paradise on Earth2. Paradise of other Planet3. Khubsurati-e-Akash4. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Paradise on Earth

The correct answer is Paradise on Earth.

  • Amir Khusrau was a Sufi singerPoet, and Scholar from India. He said while seeing Kashmir first time that this the "Paradise on Earth".
  • He was born in (1253) the Era of Delhi Sultanate at Patiyali (U P). He was an Iconic figure of the cultural heritage of India.
  • He mainly wrote his poetry primarily in the Persian Language.
  • He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi. 
  • His first chance to show his inept skills of Poetry was given by Nasir-ud-Din Bughra Khan, the second son of Balban.
  • In 1310  Amir Khusrau became a disciple of The Sufi saint of the Chishti Nizamuddin Auliya.
  • Amir Khusrau died in October 1325six months after the death of his master Nizamuddin Auliya.
  • He was the first person from India who conferred with the title of " Voice of India " ( Parrot of India ).
  • He was regarded as the "Father of Qawwali and Father of Urdu Literature ".
  • Some famous work of Amir Khusrau was Tuhfat us-Sighr (The Gift of Childhood), Tughlaq Nama (Book of the Tughlaqs), Afzal ul-Fawaid (Greatest of Blessings) containing the teachings of Nizamuddin Auliya Etc.
  • He was the Inventor of the Sitar in India.

 About Jammu and Kashmir: 

  • Jammu and Kashmir is a newly formed Union territory of India and the 8th union territory of India.
  • Jammu and Kashmir was the only state in India with a Muslim-majority population.
  • Jammu and Kashmir was the only state in India that had special autonomy under Article 370 of the Constitution of India, according to which no law enacted by the Parliament of India this article was abolished in the last year of October 2019.
  • Jammu and Kashmir have two capitals state Srinagar and Jammu.

  • The current Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is Mr. Manoj Sinha.
  • The first Chief Minister of the Jammu and Kashmir was Mehr Chand Mahajan.
45.

Which one of the following was the cause of disintegration of the Mughal Empire? (a) War of succession among sons of Aurangzeb (b) Attacks of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali (c) Revolts of various communities like Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs etc. (d) All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire. 

Answer»

(d) All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire. 

46.

Which statement about Amir Khusrao is not true? (a) He was a great poet. (b) He was a great historian. (c) He wrote poetry in Hindi and Urdu. (d) He worked for the Hindu-Muslim unity

Answer»

(d) He worked for the Hindu-Muslim unity

47.

Who were 'Jagirdars' during the reign of Akbar? (a) Large estate owners (b) Officials of state who were given jagir' in place of cash pay (c) Revenue collectors (d) Autonomous rulers under Akbar

Answer»

(a) Large estate owners

48.

Amino acid is attached to tRNA at (A) 5’-End (B) 3’-End(C) Anticodon (D) DHU loop

Answer»

Correct option (B) 3’-End

49.

The Attorney General of India has the right to audience in :(a) any High Court (b) Supreme Court (c) any Sessions Court (d) any Court of law within the territory of India

Answer»

(d) any Court of law within the territory of India

50.

Who among the following had the shortest tenure as Prime Minister of India?(a) Morarji Desai(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri(c) Charan Singh(d) Rajiv Gandhi

Answer»

Charan Singh had the shortest tenure as Prime Minister of India.