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5901.	The internal and external diameters of a hollow hemispherical vessel are 24 cm and 25 cm respectively. If the cost for painting 1 cm' of the surface area is Rs. 0.05 then the total cost of painting the vessel all over is : (1) Rs 90.05 (2) Rs 96.28 (3) Rs 95.20 (4) Rs 96.29
Answer» Correct option is (2) Rs 96.28

Discussion

5902.	If each edge of a cube is increased by 50% then the percentage increase in its surface area is : (1) 50% (2) 125% (3) 130% (4) 140%
Answer» Correct option is (2) 125%

Discussion

5903.	In the adjoining figure, O is the center of a circle; PQL and PRM are the tangents at the points Q and R respectively and S is a point on the circle such that ZSQL = 50° and ZSRM = 60° then the value of ZQSR is :(1) 40°(2) 50° (3) 60°(4) 70°
Answer» Correct option is (4) 70°

Discussion

5904.	In the adjoining figure ABCPA is a quadrant of a circle of radius 14 cm. With AC as diameter, a semicircle is drawn. The area of the shaded region is :(1) 35 cm2 (2) 64 cm2 (3) 98 cm2 (4) 132 cm2
Answer» Correct option is (3) 98 cm²

Discussion

5905.	Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct alternative (A) The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter is denoted by the Greek letter π .(B) π is non – terminating recurring decimal fraction and its exact value is 22/7 (π = 22/7)Alternatives :(1) Statements A and B false (2) Statements A and B correct (3) Statement A correct but B false (4) Statement A false but B correct
Answer» (3) Statement A correct but B false π → Irrational Number

5905.

Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct alternative (A) The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter is denoted by the Greek letter π .(B) π is non – terminating recurring decimal fraction and its exact value is 22/7 (π = 22/7)Alternatives :(1) Statements A and B false (2) Statements A and B correct (3) Statement A correct but B false (4) Statement A false but B correct

Answer»

(3) Statement A correct but B false

π → Irrational Number

Discussion

5906.	In the given figure, ΔABC is a right-angled triangle semicircles are drawn on AB,AC and BC as diameters. It is given that AB = 3cm and AC = 4cm. Find the Area of shaded region.(1) 12cm2 (2) 6cm2 (3) 9cm2 (4) 15cm2
Answer» Correct option is (2) 6cm²

Discussion

5907.	A rod of length 5cm lies along the principal axis of the concave mirror of focal length 15cm in such a way that the end of the closer to the pole is 30cm away from it. Then the length of the image — (1) 2.75 cm (2) 3.75 cm (3) 4.75 cm (4) None of the above
Answer» Correct option is (2) 3.75 cm

Discussion

5908.	If an object moves towards or away a plane with a velocity v then the image will approach or recede with velocity. (1) v (2) 2v (3) 3v (4) 4v
Answer» Correct option is (1) v

Discussion

5909.	The rainbow is formed due to ? (1) Refraction (2) Internal Reflection (3) Dispersion (4) all the above
Answer» (4) all the above

Discussion

5910.	The quality of education in a country does not depend upon (A) Growth rate (B) Literacy rate (C) Health status (D) Acquisition of skill by people
Answer» Correct option is (A) Growth rate

Discussion

5911.	The focal length of a concave mirror depends upon (1) The distance of the object from the mirror (2) The distance of the image from the mirror (3) The radius of curvature of the mirror (4) None of the above
Answer» (3) The radius of curvature of the mirror

Discussion

5912.	The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by (A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (B) Sir William Jones (C) W. W. Hunter (D) William Bentinck
Answer» (B) Sir William Jones

Discussion

5913.	The First English factory in India was established at (A) Bombay (B) Hooghly(C) Surat (D) Calcutta
Answer» Correct option is (C) Surat

Discussion

5914.	A lens behaves as a coverging lens in air and a diverging lens in water. The refractive index of lens is : (1) 1 (2) 1.33 (3) between unity and 1.33 (4) Greater than 1.33
Answer» (3) between unity and 1.33

Discussion

5915.	What is the equivalent resistance of the network between points A and B ? (each resistance is of value r).(1) r / 2(2) 4r(3) r / 4(4) zero
Answer» Correct option is (3) r / 4

Discussion

5916.	Current from A to B in the straight wire is decreasing. The direction of induced current in circular loop will be :(1) clock wise (2) anticlockwise (3) no induced current flows (4) seebeck effect
Answer» (2) anticlockwise

Discussion

5917.	Dynamo works on the principle of : (1) Heating effect of current (2) Electromagnetic induction (3) Chemical effect of current (4) See beck effect
Answer» (2) Electromagnetic induction

Discussion

5918.	Two friends were born in the year 2000. The probability that they have the same birth date is (A) 1 / 2000(B) 2 / 365(C) 1 / 365(D) 1 / 366
Answer» Correct option is (D) 1 / 366

Discussion

5919.	If 3x + y = 10 and y = 4, then the value of x is(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3
Answer» Correct option is (C) 2 3x + y = 10 and y = 4 x = 2

5919.

If 3x + y = 10 and y = 4, then the value of x is(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

Answer»

Correct option is (C) 2

3x + y = 10 and y = 4

x = 2

Discussion

5920.	If x = a cosθ , y = sinθ , then x2 + y2 = (A) 1 (B) a (C) a2 (D) a2 + b2
Answer» Correct option is (C) a²

Discussion

5921.	The area swept out by a horse tied in a rectangular grass field with a rope 8 m long is(A) 16 π m2(B) 64 π m2(C) 48 π m2(D) 32 π m2
Answer» (B) 64 π m² r = 8 Area of grass field = π (8)² sq m = 64 π sq m

5921.

The area swept out by a horse tied in a rectangular grass field with a rope 8 m long is(A) 16 π m2(B) 64 π m2(C) 48 π m2(D) 32 π m2

Answer»

(B) 64 π m²

r = 8

Area of grass field = π (8)² sq m

= 64 π sq m

Discussion

5922.	Arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence and choose the most appropriate sequence.1. (a) cow (b) curd (c) milk (d) butter (A) (a), (d), (c), (b) (B) (c), (d), (b), (a) (C) (a), (b), (c), (d) (D) (a), (c), (b), (d)
Answer» 1. Correct option is (D) Cow, Milk, Curd, Butter

Discussion

5923.	Choose the best reaction from the alternatives for the given situation. You are cycling on the narrow crowded street and suddenly you see a one rupee coin on the pavement. What action will you take? (A) Take the coin and give it to a begger (B) Take the coin and pocket it yourself (C) Leave it where it is. (D) Take the coin and deposit in the nearest police station.
Answer» Correct option is (D) As a responsible citizen we should not take which is not ours.

Discussion

5924.	Select the word which means the same as the given words.distraught (1) composed (2) calm (3) agitated (4) pleased
Answer» Correct option is (3) agitated

Discussion

5925.	Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given phrase.account for (1) to explain (2) to recommend (3) to obey (4) to request
Answer» Correct option is (1) to explain

Discussion

5926.	The wings of house fly and the wings of a sparrow are an example of: (1) Analogous organs (2) Vestigial organs (3) Respiratory organs (4) Homologous organs
Answer» (1) Analogous organs

Discussion

5927.	A gardener wants to grow some plants in a garden. If 4 plants are grown extra in each row, the number of rows will reduce by 2. If 4 plants are grown less in each row, the number of rows increases by 4. Find the total number of plants grown. (1) 90 (2) 100 (3) 108 (4) 96
Answer» Correct option is (4) 96

Discussion

5928.	Which row of the given table is correct?Major PortState(1) KandalaMaharastra(2) MangaloreKarnataka(3) MarrnagaoKerala(4) HaldiaOdisha
Answer» (2) Mangalore Karnataka

Discussion

5929.	In an examination, a student got thrice as many sums wrong as he got right. If he attended 120 problems in all, the number of problems incorrectly done is: (1) 90 (2) 30 (3) 40 (4) 60
Answer» Correct option is (1) 90

Discussion

5930.	The age of the father is twice the age of the elder son. Twelve years hence, the age of the father will be thrice that of the younger son. If the difference between the elder and younger son is 15, the age of the father is: (1) 21 (2) 42 (3) 63 (4) 84
Answer» Correct option is (2) 42

Discussion

5931.	In an examination, a student scores 4 marks for every correct answer and loses 1 mark for every wrong answer. If he attempts all 75 question and secures 125 marks, the number of question he attempted correctly, is – (1) 35 (2) 40 (3) 42 (4) 46
Answer» Correct option is (2) 40 Let correct = x Incorrect = y ∴ x + y = 75 4x – y = 125 ⇒ x = 40

5931.

In an examination, a student scores 4 marks for every correct answer and loses 1 mark for every wrong answer. If he attempts all 75 question and secures 125 marks, the number of question he attempted correctly, is – (1) 35 (2) 40 (3) 42 (4) 46

Answer»

Correct option is (2) 40

Let correct = x

Incorrect = y

∴ x + y = 75

4x – y = 125

⇒ x = 40

Discussion

5932.	In an examination a student scores 4 marks for each correct answer and loses 1 mark for each wrong answer. If he attempts total 60 questions and secures 130 marks. Find the number of questions he attempted correct. 1) 35 2) 38 3) 40 4) 42
Answer» Correct option is 2) 38

Discussion

5933.	Under Fire' by Laurence Housman which character is not found? (A) Prince Albert (B) The Queen (C) Andrea (D) Court Usher
Answer» Correct option is (C) Andrea

Discussion

5934.	Who wrote the poem ‘Ants’? (A) Anon (B) Whittier (C) Henry W. Longfellow (D) Grabriel Okara
Answer» (C) Henry W. Longfellow

Discussion

5935.	First two words are related to each other. Choose the word which bears the same relationship. Monk : Brotherhood : : letter : ___________ (A) jumble (B) gang (C) album (D) budget
Answer» Correct option is (A) jumble

Discussion

5936.	Who understand the value of independence or freedom? (A) Slave (B) Owner (C) Servant(D) Merchant
Answer» Correct option is (A) Slave

Discussion

5937.	What was the name of the ship that sank after being hit (to strike against) by an iceberg? (A) Oscar (B) Vikrant (C) Titanic (D) Cruise
Answer» Correct option is (C) Titanic

Discussion

5938.	As shown in figure if ∠PQR 5 : 7 then m ∠SOQ = (A) 105° (B) 75° (C) 90° (D) 110°
Answer» Correct option is (B) 75°

Discussion

5939.	Sundarbans National Park is famous for: (A) Elephant (B) Wild Pigs (C) Bengal Tiger (D) Gangetic Dolphin
Answer» (C) Bengal Tiger

Discussion

5940.	In 1878 the Vernacular Press Act was modelled on the (A) French Press Laws (B) British Press Laws (C) Irish Press Laws (D) Scottish Press Laws
Answer» (C) Irish Press Laws

Discussion

5941.	An investigator team transmit an ultra sound signal to the sea bed. The signal is received back in 4 second. If the speed of sound in sea water is 1500 meter / second then the depth of sea is :(A) 3 km(B) 6 km(C) 4.5 kmD) 15 km.
Answer» Correct option is (A) 3 km

Discussion

5942.	A conducting wire of resistance 4R Ω is bent in the form of circle what is the effective resistance between the ends of the diameter:(A) R Ω((B) 4 RΩ(C) 1 / R Ω(D) 1 / 4R Ω
Answer» Correct option is (A) R Ω

Discussion

5943.	The force exerted on a conductor placed in a uniform magnetic field is maximum when angle between magnetic field and conductor is :(A) 45°(B) 90°(C) 30°(D) 60°
Answer» Correct option is (B) 90°

Discussion

5944.	The time period of the 500Hz wave will be :(A) 0.002 second (B) 0.02 second(C) 0.2 second(D) 2 second.
Answer» (A) 0.002 second

Discussion

5945.	ABCD is a square whose vertex A lies on the origin. The coordinates of the mid-point of the diagonal AC are (p/2,1). Find the value of P the area of square ABCD is 20 sq. units(A) \(\pm6\)(B) \(\pm20\)(C) \(\pm10\)(D) \(\pm36\)
Answer» Correct option is (A) \(\pm6\)

Discussion

5946.	A car accelerates uniformly from 18 km/h to 36 m/h in 5 sec. Calculate the acceleration. (A) 1 ms-2 (B) 3.6ms-2 (C) 2 ms-2 (D) 2.6 ms-2
Answer» Correct option is (A)1 ms^-2

Discussion

5947.	Who is known – as the first Keertankar of Maharashtra? (1) Saint Dnyaneshwar (2) Saint Tukaram (3) Saint Namdev (4) Saint Eknath
Answer» Correct option is: (3) Saint Namdev

Discussion

5948.	Write the name of the Wooden dolls made in Maharashtra. (1) Thaki (2) Kali Chandika (3) Gangavati (4) Champavati
Answer» Correct option is: (1) Thaki

Discussion

5949.	I cannot think how he recognized it. (make Interrogative) (A) Can I think how he recognized it ? (B) How do I not think he recognized it ? (C) Can I not think he recognized it ? (D) Can I think he did not recognized it ?
Answer» (A) Can I think how he recognized it ?

Discussion

5950.	Each drowsy paw is doubled under each bending knee. (Indentify the figure of speech) (A) metaphor (B) Transferred epithet (C) Euphemism (D) Apostrophe
Answer» (B) Transferred epithet

Discussion

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The internal and external diameters of a hollow hemispherical vessel are 24 cm and 25 cm respectively. If the cost for painting 1 cm' of the surface area is Rs. 0.05 then the total cost of painting the vessel all over is : (1) Rs 90.05 (2) Rs 96.28 (3) Rs 95.20 (4) Rs 96.29

If each edge of a cube is increased by 50% then the percentage increase in its surface area is : (1) 50% (2) 125% (3) 130% (4) 140%

In the adjoining figure, O is the center of a circle; PQL and PRM are the tangents at the points Q and R respectively and S is a point on the circle such that ZSQL = 50° and ZSRM = 60° then the value of ZQSR is :(1) 40°(2) 50° (3) 60°(4) 70°

In the adjoining figure ABCPA is a quadrant of a circle of radius 14 cm. With AC as diameter, a semicircle is drawn. The area of the shaded region is :(1) 35 cm2 (2) 64 cm2 (3) 98 cm2 (4) 132 cm2

In the given figure, ΔABC is a right-angled triangle semicircles are drawn on AB,AC and BC as diameters. It is given that AB = 3cm and AC = 4cm. Find the Area of shaded region.(1) 12cm2 (2) 6cm2 (3) 9cm2 (4) 15cm2

A rod of length 5cm lies along the principal axis of the concave mirror of focal length 15cm in such a way that the end of the closer to the pole is 30cm away from it. Then the length of the image — (1) 2.75 cm (2) 3.75 cm (3) 4.75 cm (4) None of the above

If an object moves towards or away a plane with a velocity v then the image will approach or recede with velocity. (1) v (2) 2v (3) 3v (4) 4v

The rainbow is formed due to ? (1) Refraction (2) Internal Reflection (3) Dispersion (4) all the above

The quality of education in a country does not depend upon (A) Growth rate (B) Literacy rate (C) Health status (D) Acquisition of skill by people

The focal length of a concave mirror depends upon (1) The distance of the object from the mirror (2) The distance of the image from the mirror (3) The radius of curvature of the mirror (4) None of the above

The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by (A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (B) Sir William Jones (C) W. W. Hunter (D) William Bentinck

The First English factory in India was established at (A) Bombay (B) Hooghly(C) Surat (D) Calcutta

A lens behaves as a coverging lens in air and a diverging lens in water. The refractive index of lens is : (1) 1 (2) 1.33 (3) between unity and 1.33 (4) Greater than 1.33

What is the equivalent resistance of the network between points A and B ? (each resistance is of value r).(1) r / 2(2) 4r(3) r / 4(4) zero

Current from A to B in the straight wire is decreasing. The direction of induced current in circular loop will be :(1) clock wise (2) anticlockwise (3) no induced current flows (4) seebeck effect

Dynamo works on the principle of : (1) Heating effect of current (2) Electromagnetic induction (3) Chemical effect of current (4) See beck effect

Two friends were born in the year 2000. The probability that they have the same birth date is (A) 1 / 2000(B) 2 / 365(C) 1 / 365(D) 1 / 366

If 3x + y = 10 and y = 4, then the value of x is(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

If x = a cosθ , y = sinθ , then x2 + y2 = (A) 1 (B) a (C) a2 (D) a2 + b2

The area swept out by a horse tied in a rectangular grass field with a rope 8 m long is(A) 16 π m2(B) 64 π m2(C) 48 π m2(D) 32 π m2

Arrange the given words in a meaningful sequence and choose the most appropriate sequence.1. (a) cow (b) curd (c) milk (d) butter (A) (a), (d), (c), (b) (B) (c), (d), (b), (a) (C) (a), (b), (c), (d) (D) (a), (c), (b), (d)

Select the word which means the same as the given words.distraught (1) composed (2) calm (3) agitated (4) pleased

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given phrase.account for (1) to explain (2) to recommend (3) to obey (4) to request

The wings of house fly and the wings of a sparrow are an example of: (1) Analogous organs (2) Vestigial organs (3) Respiratory organs (4) Homologous organs

A gardener wants to grow some plants in a garden. If 4 plants are grown extra in each row, the number of rows will reduce by 2. If 4 plants are grown less in each row, the number of rows increases by 4. Find the total number of plants grown. (1) 90 (2) 100 (3) 108 (4) 96

Which row of the given table is correct?Major PortState(1) KandalaMaharastra(2) MangaloreKarnataka(3) MarrnagaoKerala(4) HaldiaOdisha

In an examination, a student got thrice as many sums wrong as he got right. If he attended 120 problems in all, the number of problems incorrectly done is: (1) 90 (2) 30 (3) 40 (4) 60

The age of the father is twice the age of the elder son. Twelve years hence, the age of the father will be thrice that of the younger son. If the difference between the elder and younger son is 15, the age of the father is: (1) 21 (2) 42 (3) 63 (4) 84

In an examination, a student scores 4 marks for every correct answer and loses 1 mark for every wrong answer. If he attempts all 75 question and secures 125 marks, the number of question he attempted correctly, is – (1) 35 (2) 40 (3) 42 (4) 46

In an examination a student scores 4 marks for each correct answer and loses 1 mark for each wrong answer. If he attempts total 60 questions and secures 130 marks. Find the number of questions he attempted correct. 1) 35 2) 38 3) 40 4) 42

Under Fire' by Laurence Housman which character is not found? (A) Prince Albert (B) The Queen (C) Andrea (D) Court Usher

Who wrote the poem ‘Ants’? (A) Anon (B) Whittier (C) Henry W. Longfellow (D) Grabriel Okara

First two words are related to each other. Choose the word which bears the same relationship. Monk : Brotherhood : : letter : ___________ (A) jumble (B) gang (C) album (D) budget

Who understand the value of independence or freedom? (A) Slave (B) Owner (C) Servant(D) Merchant

What was the name of the ship that sank after being hit (to strike against) by an iceberg? (A) Oscar (B) Vikrant (C) Titanic (D) Cruise

As shown in figure if ∠PQR 5 : 7 then m ∠SOQ = (A) 105° (B) 75° (C) 90° (D) 110°

Sundarbans National Park is famous for: (A) Elephant (B) Wild Pigs (C) Bengal Tiger (D) Gangetic Dolphin

In 1878 the Vernacular Press Act was modelled on the (A) French Press Laws (B) British Press Laws (C) Irish Press Laws (D) Scottish Press Laws

An investigator team transmit an ultra sound signal to the sea bed. The signal is received back in 4 second. If the speed of sound in sea water is 1500 meter / second then the depth of sea is :(A) 3 km(B) 6 km(C) 4.5 kmD) 15 km.

A conducting wire of resistance 4R Ω is bent in the form of circle what is the effective resistance between the ends of the diameter:(A) R Ω((B) 4 RΩ(C) 1 / R Ω(D) 1 / 4R Ω

The force exerted on a conductor placed in a uniform magnetic field is maximum when angle between magnetic field and conductor is :(A) 45°(B) 90°(C) 30°(D) 60°

The time period of the 500Hz wave will be :(A) 0.002 second (B) 0.02 second(C) 0.2 second(D) 2 second.

ABCD is a square whose vertex A lies on the origin. The coordinates of the mid-point of the diagonal AC are (p/2,1). Find the value of P the area of square ABCD is 20 sq. units(A) \(\pm6\)(B) \(\pm20\)(C) \(\pm10\)(D) \(\pm36\)

A car accelerates uniformly from 18 km/h to 36 m/h in 5 sec. Calculate the acceleration. (A) 1 ms-2 (B) 3.6ms-2 (C) 2 ms-2 (D) 2.6 ms-2

Who is known – as the first Keertankar of Maharashtra? (1) Saint Dnyaneshwar (2) Saint Tukaram (3) Saint Namdev (4) Saint Eknath

Write the name of the Wooden dolls made in Maharashtra. (1) Thaki (2) Kali Chandika (3) Gangavati (4) Champavati

I cannot think how he recognized it. (make Interrogative) (A) Can I think how he recognized it ? (B) How do I not think he recognized it ? (C) Can I not think he recognized it ? (D) Can I think he did not recognized it ?

Each drowsy paw is doubled under each bending knee. (Indentify the figure of speech) (A) metaphor (B) Transferred epithet (C) Euphemism (D) Apostrophe