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Q522009 · 30 Aug 2009
Consider the following statements about Astra : 1. This anti-aircraft missile is procured by India from Russia. 2. It is a single-stage, smokeless, solid-propelled missile. 3. It may be launched from different altitudes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1, 2 and 3
4. D.1 and 3 only
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Answer: B
Q562009 · 30 Aug 2009
Which one of the following vegetables is not obtained from wild cabbage?
1. A.Lettuce
2. B.Broccoli
3. C.Kale
4. D.Kohlrabi
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Answer: A
Q602009 · 30 Aug 2009
Jaundice in human beings is the result of
1. A.incomplete metabolism of biliverdin
2. B.complete metabolism of biliverdin
3. C.incomplete metabolism of bilirubin
4. D.complete metabolism of bilirubin
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Answer: C
Q622009 · 30 Aug 2009
The Haffkine Institute, Mumbai, is known for its work on the production of
1. A.plague vaccine
2. B.leprosy vaccine
3. C.tetanus vaccine
4. D.polio vaccine
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Answer: A
Q682009 · 30 Aug 2009
Kinetic viscosity of a given liquid is the ratio of
1. A.the coefficient of viscosity to the density
2. B.the coefficient of viscosity to the surface tension
3. C.the density to the coefficient of viscosity
4. D.the surface tension to the coefficient of viscosity
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Answer: A
Q692009 · 30 Aug 2009
When oil floats on water, the surface tension of water
1. A.vanishes immediately
2. B.decreases considerably
3. C.increases considerably
4. D.remains unaffected
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Answer: B
Q712009 · 30 Aug 2009
In the relation $α = β t + λ$ , $α$ and $λ$ are measured in metre (m) and $t$ is measured in second (s). The SI unit of $β$ must be
1. A. $m$
2. B. $m s$
3. C. $s$
4. D. $m s^{- 1}$
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Answer: D
Q902009 · 30 Aug 2009
Equal quantities (50 ml) of the following four samples of water are placed in four beakers of 100 ml capacity. Their boiling points are determined accurately using the same thermometer. Which sample of water will have the lowermost boiling point as compared to other three samples?
1. A.Distilled water
2. B.Bottled mineral water
3. C.Well water
4. D.Seawater
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Answer: A
Q972009 · 30 Aug 2009
1. A.good conductor and soft
2. B.non-conductor and soft
3. C.non-conductor and hard
4. D.good conductor and hard
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Answer: C
Q1012009 · 30 Aug 2009
Which one of the following is not a mixture?
1. A.Air
2. B.Mercury
3. C.Milk
4. D.Cement
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Answer: B
Q512009 · 19 Apr 2009
Crocodiles store fats in
1. A.head
2. B.stomach
3. C.tail
4. D.arteries
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Answer: C
Q522009 · 19 Apr 2009
In which one of the following is a great dark plain called "Maria" found ?
1. A.Earth
2. B.Mars
3. C.Jupiter
4. D.Moon
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Answer: D
Q542009 · 19 Apr 2009
Alum is used as
1. A.an analgesic
2. B.a fertilizer
3. C.a disinfectant
4. D.a purifier for water
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Answer: D
Q572009 · 19 Apr 2009
When applied to the affected area, which one of the following will relieve the pain due to ant-bite or bee-sting ?
1. A.Lemon juice
2. B.Vinegar
3. C.Baking soda
4. D.Caustic soda
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Answer: C
Q932009 · 19 Apr 2009
The natural dye present in turmeric is known as
1. A.Cinnamin
2. B.Phenolphthalein
3. C.Methyl orange
4. D.Curcumin
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Answer: D
Q952009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which one of the following processes takes place in lakes during eutrophication ?
1. A.Rapid destruction of algal growth
2. B.Excessive availability of dissolved oxygen
3. C.Loss of dissolved nutrients from water
4. D.Excessive entry of nutrients into water
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Answer: D
Q972009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which one of the following is not a mammal ?
1. A.Dolphin
2. B.Shark
3. C.Seal
4. D.Whale
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Answer: B
Q1002009 · 19 Apr 2009
Oral Rehydration Therapy is recommended for patients suffering from
1. A.Tuberculosis
2. B.Typhoid
3. C.Tetanus
4. D.Cholera
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Answer: D
Q1042009 · 19 Apr 2009
Directions : Each of the following items consists of two statements, one labelled as the 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. Examine the two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below. Assertion (A) : In summer a block of iron is hotter than a block of wood. Reason (R) : The relative density of iron is more than the relative density of wood.
1. A.Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B.Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. C.A is true but R is false
4. D.A is false but R is true
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Answer: D