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1.

____ clever, he would not have passed. A) Was he not B) If he been C) If he will not be D) If he had not been

Answer»

Correct option is D) If he had not been

2.

But he never got the chance to begin his plan. By noon a policeman had arrested him for the jewel robbery at Shotover Grange. His fingerprints, for he had opened the safe without gloves, were all over the room, and no one believed him when he said that the wife of the owner of the house had asked him to open the safe for her. The wife herself, a gray-haired, sharp-tongued woman of sixty, said that the story was nonsense. Horace is now the assistant librarian in the prison. He often thinks of the charming, clever young lady who was in the same profession as he was, and who tricked him. He gets very angry when anyone talks about ‘honour among thieves’.i. The plan devised by Horace was to a) tell about the safe to owner of the house. b) blackmail the wife of the owner later. c) look for another safe for stealing books. d) tell police the truth before the lady could deceive him. ii. Based on the extract, choose what you think are the main feelings Horace probably has, for the young lady who tricked him, when he thinks about her? a) anger and blame b) admiration and respect c) respect and gratitude d) anger and vengeance iii. Choose the option that lists evidence that the police might have used against Horace, to arrest him.a) Option 1 b) Option 2 c) Option 3d) Option 4 iv. Given below are four situations in Mr. Verma’s house. Choose the situation that depicts Mr. Verma being sharp-tongued with his family members. a) Mr. Verma’s wife shares a life problem with him and he advices her honestly. b) Mr. Verma’s daughter scores poor marks in his exams and Mr. Verma remains silent. c) Mr. Verma’s son cooks food for the first time and he is criticized by his father immediately. d) Mr. Verma’s sister buys a new car to surprise him and he is overjoyed with the news. v. Honour among thieves is an example of a/n a) idiom b) slogan c) proverb d) lyric

Answer»

i. c 

ii. b 

iii. d 

iv. c 

v. a

3.

The policeman ____ that man if he doesn’t stop disturbing neighbors. A) arrests B) will arrest C) would arrest D) had arrested

Answer»

Correct option is B) will arrest

4.

Elaborate on the purpose of a good store layout.

Answer»

A good store layout helps customers to find and purchasemerchandise.The grid design is best for stores in which customers are expectedto explore the entire store, such as grocery stores and drugstores. Racetrack designs aremore common in large upscale stores like department stores. Free-form designs areusually found in small specialty stores and within large stores' departments.

5.

Discuss the principles of visual merchandising.

Answer»

The principles of visual merchandising are: 

  • Make it easier for the customer to locate the desired category and merchandise. 
  • Make it easier for the customer to self-select. 
  • Make it possible for the shopper to co-ordinate and accessorize.
6.

___ roommate and ___ have to share a bookshelf: ___ keeps ___ books on the top two shelves, and I keep ___ on the bottom two shelves. A) my/me/she/her/mine B) his/me/her/hers/my C) my/I/she/her/mine D) her/hers/she/her/my E) my/her/she/hers/mine

Answer»

Correct option is C) my/I/she/her/mine

7.

You should be very ________ to your teachers for their help. A) thankful B) thanking C) grateful D) considerate E) gracious

Answer»

Correct option is C) grateful

8.

Select The Suitable Synonyms.1. bewilders (a) frightens (b) wakes (c) confuses2. mangy (a) shabby (b) weak (c) tired3. howl (a) shout (b) the cry of a wolf or dog (c) sound4. bound (a) leap (b) walk (c) stride5. fostering (a) neglecting (b) taking care of (c) destroying

Answer»

1. (c) confuses

2. (a) shabby

3. (b) the cry of a wolf or dog bound

4. (a) leap

5. (b) taking care of

9.

Select The Suitable Antonyms.1. rest (a) leisure (b) sleep (c) work2. noble (a) ignoble (b) gentle (c) dignified3. dry (a) wet (b) warm (c) arid4. near (a) far (b) close to (c) next to5. nothing (a) anything (b) something (c) the whole thing

Answer»

1. (c) work

2. (a) ignoble

3. (a) wet

4. (a) far

5. (b) something

10.

Excuse me. Could you ______ me the way to the town hall? A) let B) put C) talk D) tell

Answer»

Correct option is D) tell

11.

Find the word which is out of the logic list:A) sluggish B) watchful C) attentive D) vigilant

Answer»

Correct option is A) sluggish

12.

Find the word which is out of the logic list:A) indebted B) fickle C) thankful D) grateful

Answer»

Correct option is B) fickle

13.

Find the word which is out of the logic list:A) parade B) battle C) demonstrationD) meeting

Answer»

Correct option is B) battle

14.

I don’t REMEMBER where I left my umbrella. A) know B) forget C) give D) notice E) support

Answer»

Correct option is B) forget

15.

I cried aloud, shaking my head all the while until I felt the cold blades of the scissors against my neck, and heard them gnaw off one of my thick braids. Then I lost my spirit. Since the day I was taken from my mother I had suffered extreme indignities. People had stared at me. I had been tossed about in the air like a wooden puppet. And now my long hair was shingled like a coward’s! In my anguish I moaned for my mother, but no one came to comfort me. Not a soul reasoned quietly with me, as my own mother used to do; for now I was only one of many little animals driven by a herder. i ‘Then I lost my spirit’. Choose the option that DOES NOT refer to ‘spirit’. 1. resolve 2. energy 3. determination 4. indifference 5. enthusiasm 6. will power a) 1, 2 and 5 b) 2, 4 and 6 c) 1, 3 and 6 d) 3, 4 and 6 ii Look at the given images of books. Which of the following conveys the idea of the extract?a) Option 1 b) Option 2 c) Option 3 d) Option 4iii How would you describe the author’s tone when she says, “I was only one of many little animals driven by a herder”? a) austere b) apathetic c) dismal d) resentful iv Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below. Statement 1: The author had been subjected to humiliation when she was separated from her mother. Statement 2: Nobody was able to ease her distress and empathise with her. 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 cannot be inferred from the passage d) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 can be inferred from the passage.

Answer»

i. (c) 

ii. (d) 

iii. (c) 

iv. (d)

16.

Don’t forget your ______. It’s very cold outside. A) gloves B) underwear C) umbrella D) scissors

Answer»

Correct option is A) gloves

17.

Dish cloth is neatly folded and hanged on _______ side of the waist. a. Right side b. Left side c. Any side d. Back side

Answer»

 Correct answer is b. Left side

18.

If he is late, we _______ without him. (a) would start (b) would have started (c) will start

Answer»

(c) will start

19.

Which amongst the following cannot be a balance factor of any node of an AVL tree?(A) 1(B) 0(C) 2(D) –1

Answer»

Correct option - (C) 2

20.

Arrange the fractions 3/5, 4/7, 8/9, and 9/11 in their descending order.

Answer»

Clearly, 3/5 = 0.6, 4/7 = 0.571, 8/9 = 0.88, 9/111 = 0.818. 

Now, 0.88 > 0.818 > 0.6 > 0.571 

8/9 > 9/11 > 3/4 > 13/ 16

21.

Arrange the fractions 5/8, 7/12, 13/16, 16/29 and 3/4 in ascending order of magnitude.

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Converting each of the given fractions into decimal form, we get : 

5/8 = 0.624, 7/12 = 0.8125, 16/29 = 0.5517, and 3/4 = 0.75 

Now, 0.5517 < 0.5833 < 0.625 < 0.75 < 0.8125 

16/29 < 7/12 < 5/8 < 3/4 < 13/16

22.

Arrange the following fractions in ascending order:-A. 11/17 &lt; 41/63 &lt; 3/7 &lt; 21/29B. 41/63 &lt; 3/7 &lt; 21/29 &lt; 11/17C. 3/7 &lt; 11/17 &lt; 41/63 &lt; 21/29D. 3/7 &lt; 11/17 &lt; 21/29 &lt; 41/631. C2. A3. D4. B

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : C

Given:

11/17, 41/63, 3/7, 21/29

Concept used:

If we make the denominator of all fractions equals then the greater numerator will greater fraction and vice versa.

Calculation:

For the equal denominator, 

LCM of denominators = 31059

11/17 = (11 × 1827)/(17 × 1827) = 20097/31059

41/63 = (41 × 493)/63 × 493) = 20213/31059

3/7 = (3 × 4437)/(7 × 4437) = 13311/31059

21/29 = (21 × 1071)/(29 × 1071) = 22491/31059

clearly we can see that,

3/7 < 11/17 < 41/63 < 21/29

∴ 3/7 < 11/17 < 41/63 < 21/29.

23.

The postfix form of the following infix notation is :(A + B)* (C* D − E)* F (A) AB + CD *E − *F*(B) AB+ CDE + − * F*(C) AB+ CD − EF + − **(D) ABCDEF* − + * +  

Answer»

Correct option -(A) AB + CD *E − *F*

24.

If the vectors `xhati - 3hatj + 7 hatk` and `hati + y hatj- z hatk` are colliner then the value of `(xy^(2))/(z)` is equla .A. `(9)/(7)`B. `(-9)/(7)`C. `(-7)/(9)`D. `(7)/(9)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Given, vectors `x hat(i) - 3 hat(j) + 7 hat(k)` and `hat(i) + y hat(j) - z hat(k)` are collinear
`:. (x)/(1) = (-3)/(y) = (7)/(-z) = k`
`implies x = k, - 3 = ky` and 7 = - kz
Now, `(xy^(2))/(z) = (k(-(3)/(k))^(2))/(((-7)/(k))) = ((9)/(k))/((-7)/(k)) = (-9)/(7)`
25.

If the surn of an infinite GP be 9 and sum of first two terms be 5 then their common ratio isA. ` (1)/(3)`B. `3`C. `(2)/(3)`D. `(3)/(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
We have,
sum of infinite `GP, (a)/(1 - r) = 9`
`implies a = 9 (1 - r)`
and sum of first two terms of a GP in 5
`implies a + ar = 5`
`implies a (1 + r) = 5`
`implies 9 (1 - r) (1 + r) = 5`
`implies 1 - r^(2) = (5)/(9) implies r^(2) = (4)/(9) implies r = (2)/(3)`
26.

The y-intercept of the line passing through A(6,1) and perpendicular to the line x-2y=4 is . . .A. 5B. 13C. -2D. 26

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Slope of the given line,
`x- 2y = 4 "is" (1)/(2)`
Equation of a line passing through A(6,1) and perpendicular to given line in
`y -1 = (-2)(x-6)`
`rArr" "y-1 = - 2x +12`
`rArr" " 2x+ y = 13`
`rArr" "(x)/((13)/(2)) +(y)/(13) = 1`
`therefore` y - intercept of slope (i) 13.
27.

Who has recently assumed charge as Governer of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ?A. Shaktikanta DasB. Viral AcharyaC. Rajiv MehrishiD. Kaushik Basu

Answer» Correct Answer - A
On 12th December, 2018 shaktikanta das was assumed charge as the 25 th governor of the Reserve bank of india (RBI)
28.

Who has been appointed as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India ?A. Jagdish BhagwatiB. Kaushik BasuC. Shaktikanta DasD. Gita Gopinath

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Former economic affairs secretary Shaktikanta das was named the 25 the governor of the reserve bank of india.
29.

The first member of the alcohol homologous series isA. ethanolB. methanolC. propanolD. butanaol

Answer» Correct Answer - B
30.

Covalency of hydrogen molecule isA. 1B. 2C. 3D. 6

Answer» Correct Answer - A
31.

Which IIT institute has developed an app called Roshni that will help the Visually Impaired in recognizing currency notes both old and new ?A. IIT DelhiB. IIT KanpurC. IIT RoparD. IIT Rookie

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The IIT, Ropar , has developed an app called Roshni that is available in beta on the google play store to help the visually impaired recognise currency notes both old and new. The app gives audio information as to which note you are holding in your hands.
32.

Which Allotrope of Carbon is a bad conductor of electricity?A. GraphiteB. diamondC. both of theseD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
33.

Which Allotrope of Carbon is used as lubricant?A. GraphiteB. diamondC. buckminster fullereneD. All the above.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
34.

When I saw her, she ______ reading. A) was B) is C) will be D) were

Answer»

Correct option is A) was

35.

Which allotrope of carbon is used as a solid lubricant?

Answer»

Graphite allotrope of carbon is used as a solid lubricant 

36.

Which of the following statements about graphite and diamond is true?A. They have the same crystal structureB. They have the same degree of hardnessC. They can undergo the same chemical reactionsD. They have the same electrical conductivity

Answer» Correct Answer - C
37.

Which of the following does not belong to the same homologous series?A. `CH_4`B. `C2H_6`C. `C3H_7`D. `C4H_10`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
38.

Who ______ to Janet ? A) is he speaking B) was speaking C) did he speak D) was he speaking

Answer»

Correct option is B) was speaking

39.

निम्नलिखित अभिक्रिया के साम्य स्थिराँक \( K _{e} \) के लिए व्यंजक लिखिए :\(2NH_3 (g) \rightleftharpoons N_2(g) + 3H_2(g)\)

Answer»

\(2NH_3 (g) \rightleftharpoons N_2(g) + 3H_2(g)\)

as we know 

\(K_p = K_c (RT)^{\Delta n}\)      ....(i)

\(\Delta n\) for above reaction = (1 + 3) - 2 = 2

\(K_p = K_c (RT)^2\)       .....(ii)

and 

\(K_p = \frac{P_{N_2}\times P^3_{H_2}}{P^2_{NH_3}}\)          ....(iii)

Using equation (ii) & (iii)

\(K_c(RT)^2 = \frac{P_{N_2}\times P^{3}_{H_2}}{P^2_{NH_3}}\)

\(K_c = \left(\frac{P_{N_2} \times P^3_{H_2}}{P^2_{NH_3}}\right)\times \frac1 {(RT)^2}\)

40.

Who ______ Janet ______ to? A) is / speaking B) does / speaks C) did / spoke D) were / speaking

Answer»

Correct option is A) is / speaking

41.

______ you often in a hurry? A) Are B) Did C) Do D) Was

Answer»

Correct option is A) Are

42.

______ he usually eat very quickly? A) Is B) Was C) Do D) Does

Answer»

Correct option is C) was

43.

Explain the Oxygen forms O2 but sulphur forms S8.  

Answer»

Atomic size of oxygen is smaller. It can form σ– bond as well as  π– bond between O and O atoms and exists as O2.

Atomic size of sulphur is bigger. It can not form π – bond together with s – bond between S and S atoms. To satisfied its valency, it forms S8 molecule in which all atoms of sulphur bonded with only σ– bond . 

44.

What are the types of grouping of cells? 

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There are three main ways of grouping. 

a. Series grouping. 

b. Parallel grouping. 

c. Series-parallel grouping

45.

What is electrolyte?

Answer»

Electrolyte is the medium through which the current produces chemical changes. Electrolyte is a mixture of sulphuric acid o 1.85 specific gravity (concentrated sulphuric acid) diluted with distilled water in the ratio of 1:3 approximately, so the specific gravity of the dilute sulphuric acid is 1.280. 

46.

Why negative plates are one more than positive plates? 

Answer»

Negative plates are one more than positive plates so as to get negative plates on both the sides of positive plates. This is to prevent the buckling action of the lead on positive plate in the multi plate lead acid cell. The other reason is that both the sides of positive plates will become active and the efficiency of the positive plate and the cell will increase. 

47.

 How negative plate is made up of?

Answer»

The negative plate of a lead acid cell is made up of spongy lead ‘Pb’. The negative plates are also of rectangular lead grid and the active material Pb in the form of paste is held firmly in this lead grid. 

48.

What is Plante plate and Faure plate?

Answer»

There are two types of positive plate preparation. They are Plante plate and Faure plate.

Plante plate.

As per plante process positive plate PbO2 are prepared by a process of repeated charging and discharging of pure lead. Positive plates, which are made by this process, are also called ‘formal plates’. This process of positive plate preparation required very long time for it’s manufacturing and so it is very costly.

Faure plate.

Faure plates are generally made up of rectangular lead grid into which the active material lead peroxide PbO2 is filled in the form of paste.

49.

Which of the following common household products has ‘calcium hypochlorite’ as its dominant chemical?1. Baking soda2. Detergent powder3. Vinegar4. Bleaching powder

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Bleaching powder

The correct answer is Bleaching powder.

  • Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(OCl)2.

  • It is commonly referred to as bleaching powder or calcium oxychloride.
  • It is produced industrially by treating lime (Ca(OH)2) with chlorine gas.
  • It is very stable and can be stored for an extended period of time.
  • This compound is the main ingredient of commercial products such as bleaching powder, chlorine powder and chlorinated lime which are used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.
  • It is also used in the sanitization of public swimming pools and to disinfect drinking water.
50.

What are the methods to control the speed of singlephase motor?

Answer»

In AC single-phase motors speed control can not be achieve as smooth as in DC motor. There are following few methods of speed control.

a. By changing the number of poles of stator. 

b. By changing the applied voltage to the stator. 

c. Frequency control method. 

d. Rotor rheostat control. 

e. By operating two motors in concatenation or cascade or tandem method. 

f. By injecting an emf in the rotor circuit. 

g. By changing slip.