A car of mass 1000 kg moves on a circular track with a radius of 40 m. If the coefficient of friction is 1.28, the maximum velocity with which the car can be moved is:
1. \(22.4~\text{m/s}\)
2. \(112~\text{m/s}\)
3. \(\frac{0.64\times40}{1000\times100}~\text{m/s}\)
4. \(1000~\text{m/s}\)
Light travels faster in the air than in glass. This is in accordance with:
1. | the wave theory of light. |
2. | the corpuscular theory of light. |
3. | neither (1) nor (2) |
4. | both (1) and (2) |
The speed of airflow on the upper and lower surfaces of a wing of an aeroplane is \(v_1\) and \(v_2\) respectively. If \(A\) is the cross-section area of the wing and \(\rho\) is the density of air, then the upward lift is:
1. \(\frac12\rho A(v_2-v_2)\)
2. \(\frac12\rho A(v_1+v_2)\)
3. \(\frac12\rho A(v_1~^2-v_2~^2)\)
4. \(\frac12\rho Av_1~^2+v_2~^2\)
The work done in increasing the size of a soap film for \(10~ \mathrm{cm} \times 6~ \mathrm{m}\) to \(10~ \mathrm{cm} \times 11~ \mathrm{m}\) is \(3\times 10^{-4}\) J. The surface tension of the film is:
1. \(1.0 \times10^{-2}\) N/m
2. \(6.0 \times 10^{-2}\) N/m
3. \(3.0 \times 10^{-2}\) N/m
4. \(1.5 \times 10^{-2}\) N/m
A parallel plate condenser is filled with two dielectrics as shown in the figure. The area of each plate is \(A~\text m^2\) and the separation is \(d\) meter. The dielectric constants are \(K_1\) and \(K_2\) respectively. Its capacitance in farad will be:
1. \(\frac{2\varepsilon_{_0}A}{d}\Big(\frac{K_1+K_2}{K_1K_2}\Big)\)
2. \(\frac{2\varepsilon_{_0}A}{d}\Big(\frac{K_1K_2}{K_1+K_2}\Big)\)
3. \(\frac{\varepsilon_{_0}A}{d}\Big(\frac{K_1+K_2}{2K_1K_2}\Big)\)
4. \(\frac{\varepsilon_{_0}AK_1K_2}{2(d_2K_1+d_1K_2)}\)
1. | monoatomic |
2. | polyatomic |
3. | mixture of diatomic and polyatomic molecules |
4. | diatomic |
1. | low resistance in series with its coil |
2. | low resistance in parallel with its coil |
3. | high resistance in series with its coil |
4. | high resistance in parallel with its coil |
1. | none |
2. | A only |
3. | A and B only |
4. | A and B only |
Two boys are standing at the ends \(A\) and \(B\) of a ground, where \(AB = a.\) The boy at \(B\) starts running in a direction perpendicular to \(AB\) with velocity \(v_1.\) The boy \(A\) starts running simultaneously with velocity \(v\) and catches the other boy in a time \(t,\) where \(t\) is:
1. \(\frac{a}{\sqrt{v^2+v_1~^2}}\)
2. \(\sqrt{\frac{a^2}{v^2-v_1~^2}}\)
3. \(\frac{a}{(v-v_1)}\)
4. \(\frac{a}{(v+v_1)}\)
A force \(F\) is given \(F=at+bt^2,\)where \(t\) is time. What are the dimensions of \(a\) and \(b\)?
1. \([MLT^{-1}]\) and \([MLT^{0}]\)
2. \([MLT^{-3}]\) and \([ML^2T^{4}]\)
3. \([MLT^{-4}]\) and \([MLT^{1}]\)
4. \([MLT^{-3}]\) and \([MLT^{-4}]\)
1. | execute SHM about the origin. |
2. | move to the origin and remain at rest. |
3. | move to infinity. |
4. | execute oscillatory but not SHM. |
An ice cube of density \(900\) kg/m is floating in water of density \(1000\) kg/m. The percentage of the volume of ice-cube outside the water is:
1. \(20\)%
2. \(35\)%
3. \(10\)%
4. \(25\)%
1. | It does not participate in the cell reaction. |
2. | It provides a surface either for oxidation or for the reduction reaction. |
3. | It provides a surface for the conduction of electrons. |
4. | It provides a surface for redox reaction. |
1. | Ecell and ∆rG of cell reaction both are extensive properties. |
2. | Ecell and ∆rG of cell reaction both are intensive properties. |
3. | Ecell in the intensive property while ∆rG of cell |
4. | Ecell is an extensive property while ∆rG of cell reaction is an intensive property. |
1. | The bond order of C2 is 2. |
2. | In vapor phase, C2 molecule is diamagnetic |
3. | Double bond in the C2 molecule consists of both π bonds because of the presence of 4e-s in two molecular orbitals. |
4. | Double bond in the C2 molecule consists of one σ bond and on π bond. |
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. | These seminiferous epithelium contains only proliferative cells |
2. | Functional compartmentalization of the seminiferous epithelium depends on tight junctions |
3. | The interstitial tissue contains few capillaries |
4. | The seminiferous epithelium contains numerous capillaries |
Which is substitution of mitochondria in E coli?
1. Golgi body
2. Mesosome
3. Ribosome
4. Glyoxysomes
Animal cells differ from plant cell in possessing:
1. Vacuoles
2. Centrosomes
3. Plastids
4. Mitochondria
Which of the following organelles does not contain RNA?
1. Plasmalemma
2. Ribosome
3. Chromosome
4. Nucleolus
Dutrochet has given the concept about the cell in:
1. 1834
2. 1814
3. 1822
4. 1824
The scientific name of gharial is:
1. Naja bungarus
2. Gaviais gangeticus
3. Hemidactylus flavivridis
4. None of the above
Which of the given option is correct regarding the statements?
Statement I: | Cephalochordata bears notochord all along the body throughout life. |
Statements II: | Urochordate bears vertebral column only in tail region throughout the life. |
1. I wrong, II correct
2. I correct, II wrong
3. Both I and II are wrong
4. Both are correct
In which of the following haemocyanin pigment is found?
1. Lower invertebrates
2. Echinodermata
3. Insecta
4. Annelida
Which of the following cells in earthworms play a role similar to the liver in vertebrates?
1. Amoebocytes
2. Mucocytes
3. Chloragogen cells
4. epidermal cells
Match the following and select the correct option.
1. A-3 B-5 C-2 D-1 E-4
2. A-3 B-1 C-5 D-2 E-4
3. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 E-5
4. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 E-5
Chondrichthyes is characterised by:
1. placoid scale
2. placoid scale and ventral mouth
3. Ventral mouth
4. ctenoid scale and ventral
Ichthyology is the study of:
1. aves
2. Amphibians
3. Reptiles
4. Fishes
What will happen if ligaments are torn?'
1. Bone will become unfixed
2. Bone will become fixed
3. Bone less movable at joint and pain
4. Bone will move freely at the joint and with no pain
Achondroplasia is a disease related with the defect in the formation of:
1. Membrane
2. Mucosa
3. Bone
4. Cartilage
Yellow bone marrow is found especially in the medullary cavity:
1. Long bones
2. Spongy bones
3. Short bones
4. All of the above
Match the items of column I with column II and choose the correct option from the codes given below.
1. A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3
2. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
3. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-2
4. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
Space in the jaw bone unoccupied by teeth is called:
1. Dentine
2. Diastema
3. Enamel
4. Crown
Identify the correct set, which shows the name of the enzyme from where it is secreted and the substrate upon which it acts.
1. Ptyalin- Intestine- Maltose
2. Ptylin- Pancreas- Lipid
3. Pepsin- Stomach wall- Caesin
4. Chymotrypsin- Salivary gland- Lactose
Endemic goiter is a state of:
1. Normal thyroid function
2. Moderate thyroid function
3. Increased thyroid function
4. Decrease thyroid function
Hormone responsible for the secretion of milk after parturition is:
1. ACTA
2. LH
3. ICSH
4. Prolactin
What is another name for the windpipe?
1. Trachea
2. Larynx
3. Oesophagus
4. Lungs
Soil salinity is measured by:
1. Parameter
2. Calorimeter
3. Conductivity meter
4. Potometer
Predation and parasitism are which type of interactions?
1. (+, +)
2. (+, O)
3. (-, -)
4. (+, -)
The ultimate source of energy for living beings is:
1. Sunlight
2. ATP
3. Fats
4. Carbohydrates
Which of the following species are restricted to an area?
1. Sympatric species
2. Sibling species
3. Allopatric species
4. Endemic species
Select the incorrect statement.
1. | Stellar's sea cow and passenger pigeon got extinct due to over-exploitation by men |
2. | The Mitotic Convention on Biological Diversity was held in 1992 |
3. | Species diversity increases as we move away from the equator towards the poles |
4. | Lantana and Eichhornia are invasive weed species in India |
The effect of cigarette smoking and radon in combination on lungs is:
1. Fatal
2. Synergistic
3. Mutualistic
4. Antagonistic
The thermostable enzymes, Taq and Pfu, Isolated from thermophilic bacteria are:
1. RNA polymerases
2. DNA ligases
3. DNA polymerases
4. Restriction endonucleases
Biolistic technique is used in:
1. Gene transfer process
2. Tissue culture process
3. Hybridization process
4. Germplasm conservation process
The largest gene in a man is:
1. Insulin gene
2. Tumour suppressor gene
3. Beta globin gene of haemoglobin
4. Dystrophin
Herbicide-resistant gene in a plant is:
1. Mt
2. Gt
3. Ct
4. Bt
In photosynthesis carbon dioxide is converted to carbohydrates. It is a ......... process.
1. Reductive
2. Oxidative
3. Catabolic and exergonic
4. None of the above
1. IAA
2. IBA
3. Zeatin
4. NAA
1. Delay leaf senescence
2. Cause leaf abscission
3. Promote seed dormancy
4. Promote stomatal closing
Which of the following characteristics is exhibited by c4-plants?
I. | Kranz anatomy. |
II. | The first product of photosynthesis is oxaloacetic acid. |
III. | Both PEP carboxylase and ribulosebiphosphate carboxylase act as carboxylating enzymes. |
The correct option is:
1. I and III, but not II
2. I and II, but not III
3. II and III, but not I
4. All are correct
1. Orchid
2. Cactus
3. Tea
4. Wheat
1. Gibberellin
2. ethylene
3. auxin
4. ABA
1. cytokinin
2. Ethylene
3. abscissic acid
4. gibberellic acid
1. discovery of genes
2. Principle of linkage
3. Chromosome theory of heredity
4. Rediscovery of Mendelism
1. First filial generation
2. First seed generation
3. First flowering generation
4. First fertile generation
1. Single gene
2. 3 pairs of genes
3. 2 pairs of genes
4. 2 pairs of genes with an intragene
1. AA x Aa
2. AA xaa
3. AaxAa
4. Aa x AA
1. Funaria and Ficus
2. Fern and Funaria
3. Funaria and Pinus
4. Ficus and Chlamydomonas
1. Equisetum
2. Oryopteris
3. Salvinia
4. Adiantum
1. Sago palm
2. Royal palm
3. Salvinia
4. Sea palm
1. A-3 B-1 C-5 D-4 E-2
2. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-5 E-4
3. A-4 B-3 C-1 D-5 E-2
4. A-4 B-5 C-1 D-2 E-3
1. | A toxic protein that stays inside the bacterial cell |
2. | A toxic protein that is excreted into the medium |
3. | Lipopolysaccharide located on the surface of the bacteria |
4. | None of the above |
1. Haploid
2. tetraploid
3. Diploid
4. None of these
1. thallophyta
2. pteridophyta
3. bryophyta
4. spermatophyta
1. Bacillarophyceae
2. Xanthophyceae
3. Rhodophyceae
4. Chrysophyceae
1. Stomata
2. Hydathode
3. Guard cell
4. None of these
1. Epidermal extensions
2. Hypodermis
3. Endodermis
4. Epidermal appendages
1. Malvaceae
2. Cucurbitaceae
3. Brassicaceae
4. Liliaceae
1. Cucurbita
2. Salvia
3. Calotropis
4. None of these
1. Ventral meristem
2. secondary meristem
3. Primary meristem
4. All of these
1. Salvia
2. Helianthus
3. Althaea
4. Cucurbita
1. bast fibers
2. sieve tubes
3. companion cells
4. sieve cells
1. A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
2. A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3
3. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
4. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
1. Fungi
2. Algae
3. Bacteria
4. Blue-green algae
1. A-G, C-T
2. A-T, G-C
3. A-C, G-T, A-C, E-T
4. All of these
1. 60
2. 240
3. 120
4. 480
1. Glucose+ glucose
2. Glucose+ galactose
3. Glucose+ fructose
4. Fructose+ Galactose
1. Cell of lateral meristem
2. Cells of apical meristem
3. Microsporocytes
4. Microspores and anther wall
I. | Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen grains. |
II. | Hilum represents the junction between the ovule and the funicle. |
III. | In aquatic plants such as water hyacinths and water lily, pollination is by water. |
IV. | The primary endosperm nucleus is triploid. |
1. I, II, and IV are correct, but Ill is incorrect
2. I and II are correct, but Ill and IV are incorrect
3. I and IV are correct, but II and Ill are incorrect
4. I, Ill and IV are correct, but I is incorrect
1. Gramineae
2. Solanaceae
3. Orchidaceae
4. Malvaceae
1. Taxusbrevifolia
2. Berberisnilghiriensis
3.Cinchona officinalis
4. Papaversomniferum
1. Fish
2. Honey bee
3. Silkworm
4. Lac insect
1. Topographic
2. Edaphic
3. Temperature
4. Biotic
1. | Producers → Herbivores → Decomposers → Omnivores |
2. | Producers → Carnivores → Herbivores → Decomposers |
3. | Decomposers → Carnivores → Herbivores → Producers |
4. | Producers → Herbivores → Carnivores → Decomposers |
1. | Hyenas and wolves will become scarce. |
2. | Its gene pool will be lost forever |
3. | The wild areas will be safe for man and domestic |
4. | The population of beautiful animals like deer will get stabilized |
1. Fungi
2. Lichen
3. Phytoplankton’s
4. None of the above
What is another name for the windpipe?
1. Trachea
2. Larynx
3. Oesophagus
4. Lungs
People have little to consider ideas and objectives because:
1. | they consider these ideals meaningless |
2. | they do not want to burden themselves with such ideas |
3. | they have no inclination for such things |
4. | they are excessively engaged in their routine activities |
The burden of life's problems' in the fourth sentence refers to:
1. the incessant and feverish activities
2. the burden of family responsibilities
3. the onerous duties of life
4. the sorrows and sufferings
The World Wars IInd is the price, that man paid due to:
1. the absence of wisdom and sagacity
2. his not caring to consider the life's problems
3. his ignoring the ideals and objectives of life
4. his excessive involvement in feverish activities
According to the writer the adoption of wrong means even for the right end would
1. not let us attain our goal
2. bring us dishonor
3. impede our progress
4. deflect us from the right path
The word 'vitiate' used in the second paragraph means
1. negate
2. debase
3. tarnish
4. destroy
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. The little girl .......... for the light switch in the dark.
1. groped
2. grappled
3. gripped
4. groveled
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. The summit meeting provided him the much .......... shot in the arm.
1. required
2. desired
3. needed
4. urgent
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. We must .......... the tickets for the movie in advance.
1. draw
2. buy
3. remove
4. take
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. The State Transport Corporation has.......... a loss of Rs. 5 crore this year.
1. obtained
2. derived
3. incurred
4. formulated
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. One .......... and you know who among them is the culprit.
1. look
2. peep
3. sight
4. gaze
Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. FILTHY
1. Stainless
2. Shining
3. Sterilized
4. Clean
Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. CROWDED
1. Deserted
2. Lonely
3. Empty
4. Barren
Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. VAGUE
1. Known
2. Published
3. Popular
4. Definite
Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. SUPERVISE
1. Overlook
2. Misdirect
3. Neglect
4. Forget
Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. MAGNANIMOUS
1. Selfish
2. Naive
3. Generous
4. Small
Ravi has got many friends because he has got much money.
1. Enough money
2. A lot of money
3. Bags of money
4. No improvement
You must try making him to understand.
1. Make him understand
2. To making him understand
3. To make him understand
4. No improvement
He has cooked that meal so often he can do it with his eyes closed.
1. Mind blank
2. Eyes covered
3. Hands full
4. No improvement
Not a word they spoke to the unfortunate wife about it.
1. They had spoken
2. Did they speak
3. They will speak
4. No improvement
There is sufficient fund to meet the requirement of the entire schools in our zone.
1. Schools
2. All the schools
3. All of the schools
4. No improvement
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. GAINSAY
1. Advantage
2. Proposal
3. Contradict
4. Suggestion
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. PROFOUND
1. Profuse
2. Boundless
3. Deep
4. Fathomless
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. FLAK
1. Adventure
2. Advice
3. Criticism
4. Praise
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. HOODLUM
1. Pioneer
2. Criminal
3. Devotee
4. Scholar
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. SPASMODIC
1. Continuous
2. Gradual
3. Intermittent
4. Spontaneous
(1) In reply to a question
(P) that securing extradition |
(Q) operating from the UK soil remained |
(R) of anti-India elements |
(S) the spokesman said |
(6) New Delhi's first priority.
1. PQRS
2. QSPR
3. RQSP
4. SPRQ
(1) The first component is
(P) and vocational training |
(Q) so as to enable them |
(R) the provision of further technical |
(S) to both rural and urban youth |
(6) to secure employment in industry and the services sector.
1. PRSQ
2. RPSQ
3. RSQP
4. SRPQ
(1) The move to revert to a six-day week
(P) among the employees |
(Q) while the leaders represented to the Chef Minister |
(R) that they be taken into confidence |
(S) led to an animated decision |
(6) before any decision was taken.
1. QPSR
2. RSPQ
3. SPQR
4. SQPR
(1) It was obvious
(P) made by him |
(Q) submitted at the meeting |
(R) from the comments |
(S) on the draft proposals |
(6) that he was not satisfied with them
1. PSRQ
2. QRSP
3. RPSQ
4. SQRP
(1) The Minister of state for power
(P) laying emphasis |
(Q) in conservation of electricity in industries |
(R) has written to his counterparts in State Government |
(S) on bringing about improvement |
(6) by introduction of energy efficient equipment.
1. QPSR
2. RPSQ
3. SPQR
4. SQPR
We have to keep our fingers crossed till the final result is declared.
1. keep praying
2. feel suspicious
3. wait expectantly
4. feel scared
The members of the group were at odds over the selection procedure.
1. acting foolishly
2. in dispute
3. unanimous
4. behaving childishly
The popularity of the yesteryears' superstar is on the wane.
1. growing more
2. at its peak
3. growing less
4. at rock-bottom
His father advised him to be fair and square in his dealings lest he should fall into trouble.
1. considerate
2. upright
3. careful
4. polite
There is no love lost between the two neighbors.
1. close friendship
2. intense dislike
3. a love-hate relationship
4. cool indifference
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. Word for word reproduction.
1. Copying
2. Mugging
3. Verbatim
4. Photostat
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. A person who collects coins.
1. Philatelist
2. Numismatist
3. Narcissist
4. Fatalist
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. That which is perceptible by touch
1. Tangible
2. Tenacious
3. Contagious
4. Contingent
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. One who possesses many talents.
1. Versatile
2. Gifted
3. Exceptional
4. Nubile
Directions: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. A person who studies the formation of the Earth.
1. Meteorologist
2. Anthropologist
3. Geologist
4. Seismologist