1

Which of the following is not a common use of Polaroid sheets?

A

Polaroid sheets in sunglasses protect our eyes from glare.

B

Polaroid is used in creating 3D pictures for enhanced visual effects.

C

Polaroid sheets are commonly used to create partially polarized light beams.

D

Polaroid technology is used in the analysis and study of light beams.

E

 

Answer

C

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2

In an alternating current (AC) circuit, the voltage across an inductance and a capacitor exhibits a certain phase relationship. What is the phase difference between the voltages across the inductance and the capacitor?

A

30 degrees

B

90 degrees

C

0 degrees

D

180 degrees

E

 

Answer

D

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3

Consider a solenoid coil with a certain number of turns. If the number of turns in the solenoid is doubled, how will this affect the self-inductance of the coil?

A

The self-inductance will become 2 times greater.

B

The self-inductance will become 4 times greater.

C

The self-inductance will become 6 times greater.

D

The self-inductance will not be affected.

E

 

Answer

B

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4

The losses occurring in the core of a transformer that produce sound and vibrations are known as:

A

Humming losses

B

Hysteresis losses

C

Iron losses

D

Core losses

E

 

Answer

A

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5

What are the substances called that exhibit strong magnetic properties and align their magnetism with the direction of an applied magnetic field?

A

Diamagnetic substances

B

Paramagnetic substances

C

Ferromagnetic substances

D

Antiferromagnetic substances

E

 

Answer

C

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7

Which of the following is an example of a pure substance?

A

Salt

B

Wine

C

Sea Water

D

Air

E

 

Answer

A

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8

The principle behind the hydrogen bomb involves:

A

Chemical reactions

B

Nuclear fusion

C

Electromagnetic radiation

D

Gravitational collapse

E

 

Answer

B

Instruction

 

 

9

Which instrument is specifically used to measure liquid pressure?

A

Differential Manometer

B

Barometer

C

Piezometer

D

Manometer

E

 

Answer

C

Instruction

 

 

10

What principle does Bernoulli's equation conserve?

A

Temperature

B

Velocity

C

Density

D

Energy

E

 

Answer

D

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11

Nipah henipa virus is primarily transmitted by which of the following animals?

A

Hens

B

Bats

C

Water

D

Air

E

 

Answer

B

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12

The bacterium Yersinia pestis causes which of the following diseases?

A

Typhoid Fever

B

Bubonic Plague

C

Cholera

D

Rubella

E

 

Answer

B

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13

Which type of fermentation process is used in the industrial production of penicillin

A

Lactic acid fermentation

B

Alcoholic fermentation

C

Aerobic fermentation

D

Acetic acid fermentation

E

 

Answer

C

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14

Which of the following antibiotics is most commonly associated with side effects like hypotension, itching, and flushing?

A

Penicillin

B

Vancomycin

C

Ceftriaxone

D

Gentamicin

E

 

Answer

B

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15

Which of the following organisms is known for nitrogen fixation and forms a symbiotic association with Azolla in rice paddies?

A

Rhizobium

B

Tolypothrix

C

Spirulina

D

Anabaena

E

 

Answer

D

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16

Which of the following algae is commonly used as a food source for humans?

A

Chlorella

B

Polysiphonia

C

Laminaria

D

Spirogyra

E

 

Answer

A

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17

Which of the following structures is prominently found on the surface of intestinal epithelial cells to enhance nutrient absorption?

A

Cilia

B

Flagella

C

Microvilli

D

Nuclei

E

 

Answer

C

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18

Which term refers to the repeating units that make up a polymer?

A

Monomers

B

Blocks

C

Resins

D

Mers

E

 

Answer

D

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19

Drugs that block an enzyme's active site to prevent the binding of a substrate are known as?

A

Activators

B

Antagonists

C

Inhibitors

D

Catalysts

E

 

Answer

C

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20

Which of the following substances is involved in regulating stomach acid production by stimulating its release?

A

Histamine

B

Proton Pump Inhibitors

C

H2-Receptor Antagonists

D

Antacids

E

 

Answer

A

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21

Which of the following devices can produce alternating current (AC)?

A

Battery

B

Dynamo

C

Rectifier

D

Transformer

E

 

Answer

B

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22

What effect does an increase in resistance have on the quality factor (Q) of an LCR circuit?

A

It Increases

B

It Decreases

C

It Remains the Same

D

It Becomes Zero

E

 

Answer

B

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23

For which of the following components is the power factor exactly one (unity)?

A

Series RLC Circuit

B

Pure Inductor

C

Pure Resistor

D

Pure Capacitor

E

 

Answer

C

Instruction

 

 

24

Which cytokinin, found in coconut milk, is known to enhance plant growth?

A

Cytokinin A

B

Zeatin

C

Auxin B

D

Gibberellin C

E

 

Answer

B

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25

Which plant hormone is typically found in a gaseous state?

A

Ethylene

B

Methane

C

Acetylene

D

Argon

E

 

Answer

A

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26

What term is used to describe the locus of all points in a medium that are vibrating in the same phase?

A

Wavefront

B

Interference Pattern

C

Harmonic Node

D

Phase Shift

E

 

Answer

A

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27

Which type of material exhibits the highest magnetic susceptibility?

A

Paramagnetic Material

B

Ferromagnetic Material

C

Non-Magnetic Material

D

Diamagnetic Material

E

 

Answer

B

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28

Which type of solution consistently obeys Raoult’s law across all concentration levels?

A

Ideal Solution

B

Non-Ideal Solution

C

Dilute Solution

D

Saturated Solution

E

 

Answer

A

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29

What term describes the event when the last individual of a species dies out?

A

Extinction

B

Migration

C

Adaptation

D

Overpopulation

E

 

Answer

A

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30

Which of the following is considered the basic unit of classification and the fundamental taxonomic rank?

A

Genus

B

Species

C

Family

D

Order

E

 

Answer

B

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31

“The right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion guarantees a negative liberty, meaning that the state must ensure there is no interference or obstacle in exercising this freedom.”

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees this right?

A

Article 26

B

Article 28

C

Article 25

D

Article 27

E

 

Answer

C

Instruction

 

 

32

The Ramamurti Committee Report (1990), Unnikrishnan JP vs State of Andhra Pradesh & Others (1993) case, and Tapas Majumdar Committee (1999) are related to which of the following?

A

Health

B

Education

C

Employment

D

Environment

E

 

Answer

B

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33

The 'Vishakha Guidelines' issued by the Supreme Court of India are related to which of the following?

A

Protection of women's rights in the workplace

B

Regulation of environmental standards

C

Reforms in the education sector

D

Prevention of money laundering

E

 

Answer

A

Instruction

 

 

34

Which of the following is most crucial for protecting individual freedoms in a liberal democracy?

A

An independent judiciary

B

Centralized authority

C

Elected representatives

D

Distribution of governmental powers

E

 

Answer

D

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35

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is violated if a legislation grants the executive or administrative authority unrestricted and unchecked discretionary power in law application?

A

Article 14

B

Article 21

C

Article 32

D

Article 44

E

 

Answer

A

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36

According to the Indian Constitution, the concentration of wealth in a few hands contravenes which of the following principles?

A

Fundamental Rights

B

Directive Principles of State Policy

C

Fundamental Duties

D

Constitutional Morality

E

 

Answer

B

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37

What does the term "Constitutional government" refer to?

A

A government with a federal structure and representative institutions

B

A government where the Head of State holds ceremonial powers

C

A government where the Head of Government has executive authority

D

A government that operates within the limits defined by a constitution

E

 

Answer

D

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38

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, at the national level?

A

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B

Ministry of Rural Development

C

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

D

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

E

 

Answer

C

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39

Which of the following features in Indian polity indicates its federal character?

A

The independence of the judiciary

B

The presence of elected representatives from states in the Union Legislature

C

The Union Cabinet includes members from various regional parties

D

The enforceability of Fundamental Rights by the Courts

E

 

Answer

B

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40

What is the status of the Right to Property in India?

A

A Fundamental Right available only to citizens

B

A legal right available to any person

C

A legal right specifically for citizens

D

No longer recognized as either a Fundamental Right or a legal right

E

 

Answer

B

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41

Which Pallava king bore the title of "Avanisimha"?

A

Mahendravarman I

B

Simhavishnu

C

Simhavarman

D

Shivaskandavarman

E

 

Answer

B

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42

Who authored the ancient text Rasaratnakara?

A

Sridhara

B

Madhavakara

C

Nagarjuna

D

Varahamihira

E

 

Answer

C

Instruction

 

 

43

During which period did Pulakeshin I reign, and what significant achievements marked his rule?

A

519 - 548 CE

B

536 - 556 CE

C

535 - 566 CE

D

514 - 536 CE

E

 

Answer

C

Instruction

 

 

44

Who conquered Madurai and assumed the titles of Madurantaka and Maduraikonda?

A

Rajaraja I

B

Rajendra I

C

Parantaka I

D

Sundara Chola

E

 

Answer

C

Instruction

 

 

45

Which of the following sites is known for its Neolithic period remains in North-East India?

A

Sarutaru

B

Burzahom

C

Chandraketugarh

D

Koldihwa

E

 

Answer

A

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46

Which deity was considered the God of the Shudras in the Later Vedic period?

A

Pushan

B

Vishnu

C

Vishnu

D

Indra

E

 

Answer

C

Instruction

 

 

47

Who is recognized as the pioneering figure in Indian archaeology?

A

Sir Alexander Cunningham

B

John Marshall

C

James Prinsep

D

William Jones

E

 

Answer

A

Instruction

 

 

48

Who is the author of the ancient Indian literary work 'Brihat Katha'?

A

Gunadhya

B

Kalidasa

C

Bhasa

D

Banabhatta

E

 

Answer

A

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49

Pushkalavati was the capital of which ancient kingdom?

A

Gandhara

B

Maurya

C

Kushan

D

Saka

E

 

Answer

A

Instruction

 

 

50

Who used the title 'Ksitipasatapatih' (Lord of a Hundred Kings)?

A

Samudragupta

B

Skandagupta

C

Kumaragupta I

D

Chandragupta II

E

 

Answer

B

 

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