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Q11 :

Which one of the following conversions takes place in the process of photosynthesis?

A
  

Heat energy to kinetic energey

B
  

Light energy to chemical energy

C
  

Thermal energy to electromagnetic energy

D
  

Electromagnetic energy to chemical energy

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Correct Answer: B

Light energy to chemical energy

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Q12 :

Machine parts get jammed in winter, because

A
  

the viscosity of the lubricant used in machine parts increases with the decrease in temperature

B
  

the viscosity of lubricant used in machine parts decreases with the decrease in temperature

C
  

the inertia of machine parts decreases with the decreases in temperature

D
  

the inertia of machine parts increases with the decrease in temperature

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Correct Answer: A

the viscosity of the lubricant used in machine parts increases with the decrease in temperature

Description:

During winter, the atmospheric temperature drops, leading to a rapid increase in the viscosity of lubricating oil. Consequently, machine parts in direct contact with the oil experience difficulty in smooth movement, ultimately resulting in jams.

Q13 :

Cyclotron is a device which

A
  

detects and analyses the spectrum of light emitted by stars

B
  

Accelerates sub-atomic particles using combined electric and magnetic fields

C
  

detects the cyclic variation in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation emitted from stars

D
  

measures the intensity of X-rays

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Correct Answer: B

Accelerates sub-atomic particles using combined electric and magnetic fields

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Q14 :

Small droplets of a liquid are spherical in shape because of

A
  

viscosity

B
  

surface tension

C
  

thermal conductivity

D
  

density

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Correct Answer: B

surface tension

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Q15 :

Which one of the following is a mixture?

A
  

Diamond

B
  

Table salt

C
  

Sugar

D
  

Sea Water

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Correct Answer: D

Sea Water

Description:

Seawater is a homogeneous mixture because it contains sodium chloride, magnesium sulphate and calcium etc.

Q16 :

An element is best characterized by its

A
  

electronic configuration

B
  

atomic number

C
  

atomic weight

D
  

atomic volume

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Correct Answer: B

atomic number

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Q17 :

Which one of the following is used as a filler in rubber tyres?

A
  

Graphite

B
  

Carbon black

C
  

Coke

D
  

Coal

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Correct Answer: B

Carbon black

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Q18 :

Consider the following drugs.
1. Griseofulvin.
2. Streptomycin.
3. Quinine.
Among these. antibiotics would include 

A
  

1 and 2

B
  

1 and 3

C
  

2 and 3

D
  

1, 2 and 3

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Correct Answer: D

1, 2 and 3

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Q19 :

Consider the following statements:
Ammonia is
1. readily soluble in water.
2. used as a refrigerant.
3. used for preparation of polypropylene.
4. used as an additive in cooking gases.
Which of these statements are correct?

A
  

1 and 2

B
  

2 and 4

C
  

3 and 4

D
  

1 and 3

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Correct Answer: B

2 and 4

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Q20 :

Dry ice is —

A
  

super-cooled ice

B
  

solid water with zero humidity

C
  

solid carbon dioxide

D
  

solidified ammonia

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Correct Answer: C

solid carbon dioxide

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