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1.

Write a short note on binary arithmetic.

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Binary arithmetic is an essential part of all the digital computers and many other digital systems.

Binary Addition:

It is a key for binary subtraction, multiplication, division. The four rules of the binary addition are:

0 + 0 = 0

0 + 1 = 1

1 + 0 = 1

1 + 1 = 0 with a carry bit 1 112

Binary Subtraction:

Subtraction and borrow, these two words will be used very frequently for the binary subtraction. The four rules of the binary subtraction are:

0-0 = 0

0-1=0 with a borrow 1

1 - 0 = 1

1 - 1 = 0

2.

Find FADE(16) = (?)(8) = (?)(10)

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FADE(16) = (7 5 3 3 6)(8)=(31454)(10)

3.

Declare a structure that contains the data of a student? 

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struct  student

int regno;

char  name[20];

char class[5];

char combination[4];

float fees;

} st[100];

4.

Write the declaration syntax of a structure definition. 

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struct <structure-tag>

{

<data_type> <member variable 1>

<data_type> < member variable2> list of members

<data_type> < member variable3>

} <structure-variable-name1>, <structure-variable-name2>;

5.

Give explanation of declaration of one dimensional array with an example.

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int marks[6];

  • Name of the array is marks.
  • Type of the array is integer.
  • Size of the array is 6. i.e., we can store up to 6 integer values in the array.
6.

Explain the Generations of Computers in detail?

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1.  First-generation computers:

The first computers used vacuum tubes for electronic circuitry and magnetic drums for memory. They were very expensive to operate and the power consumption was high, generated a lot of heat, which was often the cause of malfunctions.

PeriodComponent usedAccess TimeCost
1949 - 1959Vacuum Tubein Milli secondsVery expensive

2.  Second-generation computers:

In the second generation computers, symbolic or assembly languages were used. High-level programming languages were also in use at this time, such as early versions of COBOL and FORTRAN. Their memory consisted of magnetic core technology. 

PeriodComponent usedAccess TimeCost
1959 - 1965Transistorin Micro secondsLess than I gen.computers
 

3. Third-generation computers:
The development of the integrated circuit was made use of the third generation computers. Transistors were miniaturized and were placed on silicon chips, called semiconductors.
 
  • The processing speed and efficiency of computers increased. 
  • Keyboards and monitors were used as input and output devices.
  • Computer system had an operating system and helped to run multiple applications simultaneously.
PeriodComponent usedAccess TimeCost
1965 - 1970(Mini computer was introduced)Integrated Circuits(IC's)in Nano secondsMuch less than II gen.computers.

4.  Fourth-generation computers:
The microprocessor was used in the fourth generation computers, as thousands of integrated _ circuits were built onto a single silicon chip. The Intel 4004 chip, developed in 1971, located all the components of the computer – from the central processing unit and memory to input/output controls – on a single chip. 
PeriodComponent usedAccess TimeCost
1970 - 1985LSIC,VLSICin Nano/Pico secondsVery low cost
7.

List any six commonly found programming errors in a C program.

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Six commonly found errors in a C program are:

1. Missing or misplaced ; or }, missing return type for a procedure, missing or duplicate variable declaration

2. Type mismatch between actual and formal parameters, type mismatch on assignment.

3. Forgetting the precedence of operators, declaration of function parameters. 

4. Output errors means the program runs but produces an incorrect result. This indicates an error in the meaning of the program. 

5. Exceptions that include division by zero, null pointer and out of memory. 

6. Non-termination means the program does not terminate as expected, but continues running "forever."

8.

Why a linked list is called a dynamic data structure? What are the advantages of using linked list over arrays? 

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A linked list is called a dynamic data structure because it can be used with a data collection that grows and shrinks during program execution. The major advantage of using linked list over arrays is in implementing any data structure like stack or queue. The arrays are fixed in size and so a lot of memory gets wasted if we declare in prior the estimated size and the used space is less. Also it is not time efficient to perform deletion, insertion and updating of information in an array implementation because of its fixed length memory storage. A linked list allocation storage result in efficient use of memory and computer time. Linked lists are useful over arrays because:

The exact amount of memory space required by a program depends on the data being processed and so this requirement cannot be found in advance. Linked list uses runtime allocation of memory resulting in no wastage of memory space. 

Some programs require extensive use of data manipulation like insertion of new data, deletion and modification of old data. Linked lists are self referential structures so provide an efficient time complexity for these operations.

9.

In the circuit shown the resistance are given in ohms and the battery is assumed to be ideal with w.m.f. equal to 3.0 volt.Electric potential drop across R4 is (1)  0.5 V(2)  1.0 V (3) 1.5 V(4)  2.0 V

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Correct option (2)  1.0 V 

Explanation: 

V1 = 40 x 10-3 x 50 = 2V

V2  =  1 V  

10.

In the circuit shown the resistance are given in ohms and the battery is assumed to be ideal with w.m.f. equal to 3.0 volt.The potential difference across the resistor R5 is (1)  0.4 V(2)  0.5 V(3)  0.6 V(4) 1.0 V

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Correct option  (3)  0.6 V

Explanation:

V = I1 x R5  = 0.02 x 30 = 0.6 V

11.

Does the story remind you of “Birth” by A. J. Cronin that you read in Snapshots last year? What are the similarities?

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The story definitely reminds one of “Birth” by A. J. Cronin. There is a striking similarity between both the stories. Both revolve around doctors who try their level best to save the lives of nearly dead human beings. In the story “Birth” Dr Andrew saves the life of an almost still born baby boy with lot of effort, while “The Enemy” deals with the story of Dr Sadao who saves an American soldier from the enemy troops during the times of war. Both the stories deal with humanity, love, affection, selflessness, and a strong sense of duty.

12.

What is recursive function? Explain with a programming example.

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A function that calls itself directly or indirectly again and again is called recursive functions and the process is termed as recursion. The most common example of a recursive function is the calculation of the factorial of a number. i.e., n! = (n) * (n – 1) Program:

void main()

{

int n;

int fact(int);

cout<<"Enter any number:";

cin>>n;

cout<<"The factorial is "<<fact(n);

}

int fact (int n)

{

int x;

if(n = = 0|| n = = 1)

return(1);

else

x = n*fact(n - 1);

return (x);

}

In the above example, the calling function main () gives the function call to fact () and control jumps from main () function to called function fact().

The argument ‘n’ value is compared with the base class ‘if (n == 1)’ if ‘true’ control will return back to calling function main() with the value 1.

If ‘False’, control will execute the statement which is after ‘else’ x = n * fact ( n – 1);. here a function call is given to fact (n-1) with the parameter (n-1).

Now the calling function is fact () and called function is also fact(). The recursion ends when value of ‘n’ is 1 then the statement return (1) is initiated.

13.

Your teacher has given you a method/function FilterWords() in python which read lines from a text file NewsLetter.TXT, and display those words, which are lesser than 4 characters. Your teachers intentionally kept few blanks in between the code and asked you to fill the blanks so that the code will run to find desired result. Do the needful with the following python code. def FilterWords():c=0 file=open('NewsLetter.TXT', '_____')  #Statement-1 line = file._____ #Statement-2 word = _____   #Statement-3 for c in word: if _____:    #Statement-4 print(c) _________   #Statement-5 FilterWords()i. Write mode of opening the file in statement-1? a. a b. ab c. w d. r ii. Fill in the blank in statement-2 to read the data from the file. a. File.Read() b. file.read() c. read.lines( ) d. readlines( ) iii. Fill in the blank in statement-3 to read data word by word. a. Line.Split()b. Line.split() c. line.split() d. split.word()iv. Fill in the blank in statement-4, which display the word having lesser than 4 characters. a. len(c) ==4 b. len(c)&lt;4 c. len ( )= =3 d. len ( )==3v. Fill in the blank in Statement-5 to close the file. a. file.close() b. File.Close() c. Close() d. end()

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i. Correct Answer: d. r

ii. Correct Answer: b. file.read()

iii. Correct Answer: c. line.split()

iv. Correct Answer: b. len(c)<4

v. Correct Answer: a. file.close()

14.

What is the purpose of group by command? How is it different from Order by command? Give example.

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The GROUP BY statement is used with aggregate functions (COUNT, MAX, MIN, SUM, AVG) to group the result-set by one or more columns.

The ORDER BY keyword is used to sort the result-set in ascending or descending order Example of Group By 

SELECT Dept No, COUNT(*) AS No of Teachers

FROM Teacher

GROUP BY Dept No;

Example of Order By

SELECT First Name, Last Name

FROM Teacher

ORDER BY First Name;

15.

Consider the following tables STORE and SUPPLIERS and answer (a) and (b) parts of this question:Table : STOREItemNoItemScodeQtyRateLastBuy2005Sharpener Classic2360831-Jun-092003Ball pen 0.2522502501-Feb-102002Gel pen Classic211501224-Feb-102006Gel Pen Premium212502011-Mar-092001Eraser small22220619-Jan-092004Eraser Big22110802-Dec-092009Ball pen 0.5211801803-Dec-09Table: SUPPLIERSScodeSname21Premium Stationers23Soft Plastics22Tetra Supply(a)  Write SQL commands for the following statements:(i) To display details of all the items in the Store table in ascending order of LastBuy.(ii)  To display ItemNo and Item name of those items from Store table, whose Rate is more than 15 Rupees.(iii) To display the details of those items whose Supplier code (Scode) is 22 or Quantity in Store (Qty) is more than 110 from the table Store.(iv)  To display Minimum Rate of items for each Supplier individually as per Scode from the table Store. 

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(i)  SELECT * FROM STORE ORDER BY LastBuy;

(ii)  SELECT ItemNo, Item FROM STORE WHERE Rate >15;

(iii)  SELECT * FROM STORE WHERE Scode = 22 OR Qty >110;

(iv)  SELECT Scode, MIN(Rate) FROM STORE GROUP BY Scode;

16.

numerical abnormality in chromosome occurs in the following condition

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Numerical Abnormalities: When an individual is missing one of the chromosomes from a pair, the condition is called monosomy. When an individual has more than two chromosomes instead of a pair, the condition is called trisomy.

17.

Necrosis is seen in

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This pattern of necrosis is typically seen in hypoxic (low-oxygen) environments, such as infarction. Coagulative necrosis occurs primarily in tissues such as the kidney, heart and adrenal glands. Severe ischemia most commonly causes necrosis of this form.

18.

AN IDEL SUSPENSION SHOULD POSSES....

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An ideal suspension must possess the following properties:- 

  • 1 It should settle slowly and should be readily re-dispersed on gentle shaking of the container. 
  •  The particle size of the suspension remains fairly constant throughout its long period of undisturbed standing.
19.

Payment side of the cash book has been under cast by Rs.200

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Undercasting means the total of a side has been totaled short. For example, the total of payments side of the Cash Book was Rs 12,000, however, it was found that it was undercasted by Rs 200. This means that the total of credit side (payments side) of the Cash Book was totaled less by Rs 200, the actual total should have been Rs 12,200 (12,000 + 200). 

Undercasting of Payments side means Cash Book balance will be more in comparison to the Pass Book Balance 

Reason : Balance of Cash Book = Receipts side - Payments side So, when payments are less (than actual), balance will be more. 

Thus, when the starting balance is balance as per Cash Book, it will be shown in the 'minus' column (to make Cash Book = Pass Book) 

When the starting balance is balance as per Pass Book, it will be shown in the 'plus' column (to make Pass Book = Cash Book)

20.

Name any three not - for - profit organisations

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Human Rights Campaign.

Greenpeace.

Social Tees Animal Rescue.

21.

Resistance ability against fatigue is called a. Strength b. Speed c. Endurance d. Agility

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Answer: Endurance

22.

Antiviral drug found to have anti Parkinson properties

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The antiviral drug amantadine, which is used in the treatment of influenza A infection, also has some ability to reduce symptoms of tremor and bradykinesia (slowness of movement) in patients affected by Parkinson disease.

23.

Surgical questions

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Surgery Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

  • What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?
  • What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?
  • What are the options if this procedure is not done?
  • What is the anticipated outcome of the procedure?
24.

A surgical nurse is also know as a

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A surgical nurse, also referred to as a theatre nurse or scrub nurse, specializes in perioperative care, providing care to patients before, during and after surgery.

25.

What is Preoperative?

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The preoperative phase is the time period between the decision to have surgery and the beginning of the surgical procedure.

26.

Mention the length and breadth of the badminton court?

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Badminton is of two types, Singles and Doubles, For singles the length and beadth is 44′ × 17′. For doubles the length and breadth is 44′ × 20′.

27.

What is the total number of players in Badminton?

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There are two types of Badminton game. Singles and Doubles. In singles there are two players out of them one plays the game and one is a substitute. In doubles there are three players out of them two play and one is a substitute.

28.

What do you understand by a Bonus for raider?

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When a raider comes after having crossed bonus line he gets one point.

29.

Differentiate between fetchone() and fetchall() methods with suitable examples for each.

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fetchall() fetches all the rows of a query result. An empty list is returned if there is no record to fetch the cursor. 

fetchone() method returns one row or a single record at a time. It will return None if no more rows / records are available. 

30.

What do you understand by Candidate Keys in a table? Give a suitable example of Candidate Keys from a table containing some meaningful data.

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A table may have more than one such attribute/group of attributes that identifies a tuple uniquely, all such attribute(s) are known as Candidate Keys.

Table: Item

InoItemQty
I01Pen500
I02Pencil700
I04CD500
I09700
I05Eraser300
I03Duster200

In the above table Item, ItemNo can be a candidate key

31.

Define Brownian Motion. Name the Scientist who discovered it.

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Brownian motion, also called Brownian movement, any of various physical phenomena in which some quantity is constantly undergoing small, random fluctuations. It was named for the Scottish botanist Robert Brown, the first to study such fluctuations (1827).

32.

Q.4 दिए गए विकल्पों में से लुप्त संख्या ज्ञात कीजिए।\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|}\hline 10 & 17 & 8 \\\hline 5 & 3 & 15 \\\hline 6 & 14 & \( ? \) \\\hline 42 & 68 & 92 \\\hline\end{tabular}(a) 23(c) 25(b) 10

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6  and 14 and  23 

33.

The ________ for the course are £50 a term. A) charges B) costs C) payments D) fees E) subscriptions

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Correct option is D) fees

34.

It is the oldest form of organisation. It is administrated by a separate department. What is the form of organisation? Describe any three features of this organisation?

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1. Formation: A departmental undertaking is established either as a separate full-fledged ministry or as a subdivision of a ministry (i.e. department) of the Government.

2. No Separate Entity: A departmental undertaking does not have an independent entity distinct from the Government

3. Accounting and Audit: The departmental undertaking is subject to the normal budgeting, accounting and audit procedures, which are applicable to all Government departments.

35.

What do you understand by Burglary Insurance?

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Burglary Insurance: This policy comes under the category of insurance of property. Any loss of damage due to theft, larceny, burglary, house breaking and acts of nature are covered by this policy. Compensation of actual loss is done.

36.

List out the products produced by MSME in Tamil Nadu?

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In Tamil Nadu, MSMEs sector produces a wide variety of products in almost all fields. The prominent among them are the textile, electronic products, engineering products, auto ancillaries, leather products, chemicals, plastics, garments, jewellery etc.

37.

Who has been appointed as the Chief Excecutive Officer (CEO) of the Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission (ABNHPM)?A. Dr Rajiv KumarB. Indu BhushanC. Sunil GoyalD. Amitabh Kant

Answer» Correct Answer - B
38.

Win Myint has been elected as new President of which country?A. ThailandB. MalaysiaC. BhutanD. Myanmar

Answer» Correct Answer - D
39.

examine four factors that influence selection of sample

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The factors affecting sample sizes are study design, method of sampling, and outcome measures – effect size, standard deviation, study power, and significance level.The differences exist between the different types of study design alike description and analytical study.

40.

Which of the following is not a function of general insurance?A. Cattle InsurnaceB. Crop InsuranceC. Medical InsuranceD. Fire Insurance

Answer» Correct Answer - C
41.

Which of the following types of account are known as 'Demat accounts'?A. Zero Balance AccountsB. Accounts in which shares of various companies are traded in electronic formC. Accounts which are opened to facilitate repayment of a loan taken from the bank. No other business can be conducted from thereD. Accounts which are operated through internet baning facility

Answer» Correct Answer - B
42.

Mortgage is a ……………….A. Security on movable property for a loanB. Security on immovable property for a loanC. Concession on immovable propertyD. Facility on immovable property

Answer» Correct Answer - B
43.

122. KYC meansa) Know your customerb) Know your character

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a) know your customer 

44.

List the KYC documents for Personal loan.

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  •  Passport size photograph 
  •  Proof of official address for self-employed individuals and professionals. This can include shop and establishment certificate/Lease deed/Telephone Bill 
  •  Latest Salary slip and Form 16, in the case of salaried persons 
  •  IT returns for the last two financial years, in the case of self employed individuals and professionals.
45.

Let A,B,C,D be collinear points in that order. Suppose `AB: CD = 3:2 and BC : AD = 1:5`. Then `AC :BD` is(A) `1:1` (B)` 11:10` (C) `16:11` (D) ` 17:13`A. `1 : 1`B. `11 : 10`C. `16 : 11`D. `17 : 13`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
46.

Numbers from 1 to 10 are written in small papers and placed in a box. One number is taken from the box at random. What is the probability of getting a prime number?

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Probability of getting a prime number = \(\frac{4}{10}=\frac{2}{5}\)

47.

The value of 21, 22, 23… 250 are written in small papers and put it in the box. A paper is taken at random. What is the probability of getting a number having 4 in ones place? What is the probability of falling 8 in the one’s place?

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The 13 numbers having 4 in one’s place are 22, 26, 210 …, 250.

∴ Probability = \(\frac{13}{50}\)

The 12 numbers having 8 in one’s place are 23, 27, 211 …, 247.

∴ Probability = \(\frac{12}{50}\)

48.

what are the different types of development goals

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No poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, Reduced InequalitySustainable Cities and CommunitiesResponsible Consumption and ProductionClimate ActionLife Below WaterLife On LandPeace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Partnership for the goals
49.

There are 10 black pearls and 5 white pearls in the box A. There are 8 black pearls and 7 white pearls in box B. a. Which box has more probability of be ing the pearls black, when a pearl from each of the boxes is taken? b. What is the probability to get a white pearl from the box A? c. What is the probability to get a black pearl from box B? d. If all the pearls in the box B is dropped in the box A, then what is the probability to get a black pearl from it?

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a. Box A because it has more black pearl

b. \(\frac{5}{15}=\frac{1}{3}\)

c. \(\frac{8}{15}\)

d. \(\frac{18}{30}=\frac{6}{10}=\frac{3}{5}\)

50.

A box contains four slips numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and another box contains two slips numbered 1,2. If one slip is taken from each, what is the probability of the sum of numbers being odd? What is the probability of the sum being even?

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First boxSecond boxSum
112
123
213
224
314
325
415
426

Probability of sum being odd = \(\frac{4}{8}=\frac{1}{2}\)

Probability of sum being even = \(\frac{4}{8}=\frac{1}{2}\)