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Find the number of permutations of the letters of the word ASSASSINATION. In how many of these, (a) The vowels are in odd places. (b) Vowels are in odd places. (c) The word NATION is always present together. (d) Begins with ‘AS’ and ends with ‘AS’. |
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Answer» Total Letters = 13, A = 3, S = 4, I = 2, N = 2, T = 1, 0 = 1. This word can be arranged in = \(\frac{3!}{3!\times4!\times(2!)^2}\) (a) The vowels are in even places The six vowels can be permuted in \(\frac{6!}{3!.2!}\) There are 7 consonents, (S = 4, N = 2, T = 1), can be permutted in \(\frac{7!}{4!.2!}\) The total number of ways = \(\frac{6!}{3!.2!}\). \(\frac{7!}{4!.2!}\) (b) Vowels are in odd places: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14. The 7 consonents can be placed in 7 even places in \(\frac{7!}{4!.2!}\) ways and 7 odd places in which the six vowels have to be placed in 7P6 ways for each of these 3 A’s and 21’s are repeated. ∴ Vowels can be permuted in \(\frac{^6p_6}{3!.2!}\) ∴ Total number of ways = \(\frac{^6p_6}{3!.2!}\) x \(\frac{7!}{4!.2!}\) (c) The word NATION is always present together: Can be taken as 1 unit and remaining is 7 totally 8 can be done in \(\frac{8!}{2!.4!}\) (d) Begins with ‘AS’ and ends with ‘AS’: The remaining 9 letters (SSINATION) can be permuted in \(\frac{9!}{2!.2!.2!}\) |
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Find the number of permutations of letters in each of the following words.(i) DIVYA(ii) SHANTARAM(iii) REPRESENT(iv) COMBINE(v) BAL BHARATI |
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Answer» (i) There are 5 distinct letters in the word DIVYA. ∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word DIVYA = 5! = 120 (ii) There are 9 letters in the word SHANTARAM in which ‘A’ is repeated 3 times. ∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word SHANTARAM = \(\frac{9!}{3!}\) = 9 x 8 x 7 x 6 x 5 x 4 = 60480 (iii) There are 9 letters in the word REPRESENT in which ‘E’ is repeated 3 times and ‘R’ is repeated 2 times. ∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word REPRESENT = \(\frac{9!}{3!2!}\) = \(\frac{9\times8\times7\times6\times5\times4}2\) = 30240 (iv) There are 7 distinct letters in the word COMBINE. ∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word COMBINE = 7! = 5040 (v) There are 10 letters in the word BALBHARATI in which ‘B’ is repeated 2 times and ‘A’ is repeated 3 times. ∴ Number of permutations of the letters of the word BALBHARATI = \(\frac{10!}{2!3!}\) \(=\frac{10\times9\times8\times7\times6\times5\times4\times3\times2\times1}{2\times3\times2}\) = 302400 |
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State whether the statements in True or False.In the permutations of n things, r taken together, the number of permutations in which m particular things occur together is n–mPr–m × rPm. |
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Answer» False According to theorem:-In the permutations of n things, r taken together, the number of permutations in which m particular things occur together n-mPr-m |
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Find the number of permutations of n different things taken r at a time such that two specific things occur together. |
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Answer» A bundle of 2 specific things can be put in r places in (r – 1) ways (Why?) and 2 things in the bundle can be arranged themselves into 2! ways. Now (n – 2) things will be arranged in (r – 2) places in n –2Pr –2 ways. Thus, using the fundamental principle of counting, the required numer of permutations will be 2!.(r - 1).n-2Pr-2 |
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Try segregating the things around you as pure substances of mixtures. |
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What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube?(i) The temperature of the solution increases (ii) The temperature of the solution decreases (iii) The temperature of the solution remains the same (iv) Salt formation takes place A. (i) only B. (i) and (iii) C. (ii) and (iii) D. (i) and (iv) |
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Answer» When a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base then the temperature of the solution increases as it is an exothermic reaction and the corresponding salt formation takes place. |
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Write true or false for the following statements: The separation of H+ ion from HCl molecules can occur in the absence of water. |
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Answer» False The separation of H+ ion from HCl molecules cannot occur in the absence of water. As in the absence of any solvent, the H+ would not be able to dissociate from its formula mass. |
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Account for the following:(i) Bond angle in NH4+ is higher than that in NH3.(ii) ICl is more reactive than 12 |
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Answer» (i) In NH4+, all are bond pairs whereas in ammonia the lone pair of electron on nitrogen repels the bond pairs and reduces the bond angle. (ii) I-Cl bond is weaker than I-l bond /low bond dissociation enthalpy in I-Cl |
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What are electron deficient compounds? AreBCl3 and SiCl4 electron deficient species? Explain. |
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Answer» Electron deficient species are those in which the central atom in their molecules as the tendency to accept on or more electron pairs. They are also known as Lewis acids .BCl3 and SiCl4 both are electron deficient species. Since, in BCl3 and B atom as only 6 electrons therefore, it is an electron deficient compound. In SiCl4 the central atom as 8 electrons but it can expand it covalence beyond 4 due to the presence of d-orbital. Thus .SiCl4 should also be considered as electron deficient spaces. |
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Give one use of Dry ice? |
| Answer» As a freezing agent. | |
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Give reason for these:How is Excessive Content of CO2 responsible for global warming? |
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Answer» CO2 traps the infrared heat radiations and forms a heat blanket and cause global warming. |
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Give reasons (a)Conc. HNO3 can be transported in Al container. (b) A mixture of diluted NaOH and Al pieces is used to open drain. (c) Graphite is used as lubricant. |
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Answer» (a) Al reaches with conc.HNO3 to form a very thin film of Al oxide on its surface which protects it from further reaction 2Al(S) +b 6HNO3 (conc.) – Al2O3 (s) +6NO2(g) +3H2o(l) (b) NaOH reacts with Al to evolve Hydrogen gas. Thus the pressure of the gas produced can be used for clogged drain 2Al(s) + 2NaOH (aq) + 2 H2O (l) ----------> – 2NaAlO2 (aq) +3 H2 (g) (c) Graphite has layered structures which are held by weak van der waals forces. Thus, graphite cleaves easily b/w the layer; therefore it is very soft and slippery. That’s why it is used as lubricant. |
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Explain the difference in properties of diamond and graphite on the basis of their Structure? |
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Answer» 1. Diamond has three-dimensional network whereas graphite has two successive layers. 2. Diamond has high density while graphite has low. 3. Diamond has sp3 and graphite has sp2 hybridised carbon atom. |
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Expalin the difference in the properties of diamond and graphite based upon their structure. |
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C6 H12 O6 → C2H5OH + CO2 is ………………. chemical reaction. A) combination B) decomposition C) displacement D) double decomposition |
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Answer» B) decomposition |
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6CO2 + 6H2O → C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 . This reaction is appreciable, because it gives usA) sunlight B) chlorophyll C) glucose D) heat |
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Answer» Correct option is C) glucose |
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Froth floatation process is used to concentrate which type of ores?(1) Sulphide ores(2) Phosphate ores(3) Silicate ores(4) Oxide ores |
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Answer» (1) Sulphide ores |
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Explain with examples :Cationic detergents |
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Answer» Cationic detergents : These are quaternary ammonium salts having one long chain alkyl group. e.g., Ethyltrimethylammonium bromide : [CH3(CH2)15 – N+(CH3)3]Br- |
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What are cationic detergents? Give an example. |
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Answer» Cationic detergents are acetates, chlorides or bromides of quaternary ammonium salts. Cationic part possesses a long hydrocarbon chain and positive charge. E.g. Cetylmethyl ammonium bromide |
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What are cationic detergents? |
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Answer» Cationic detergent are quaternary ammonium salts of amines with acetates, chlorides or bromides anions/Cationic part has a long chain hydrocarbons which is involved in cleansing action. |
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Give two differences between :Soap and synthetic detergent |
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Match structures given in Column I with the type of detergents given in Column II.Column IColumn II(i) CH3(CH2)16COO(CH2CH2O)nCH2CH2OH(a) Cationic detergent(ii) C17H35 COO–Na+(b) Anionic detergent(iii) CH3—(CH2)10CH2SO-3Na+(c) Nonionic detergent(d) Soap |
| Answer» (i) → (c) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (a) | |
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Variable width character string is given by the data type …….(a) char (b) varchar (c) dec (d) real |
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Answer» Variable width character string is given by the data type varchar |
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ANSI Published SQL standard in the year ………(a) 1986(b) 1982(c) 1984(d) 1989 |
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Answer» ANSI Published SQL standard in 1986 |
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If the precision exceeds 64, then it is(a) float(b) real(c) float (d) decimal |
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Answer» Answer is (c) float |
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RDBMS Expansion ……… |
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Answer» Relational DataBase Management System |
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The latest SQL standard as of now is ……… |
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Answer» The latest SQL standard as of now is SQL 2008 |
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Write note on RDBMS? |
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Answer» RDBMS stands for Relational DataBase Management System. Orqcle, MySQL, MS SQL Server, IBM DB2 and Microsoft Access are RDBMS packages. RDBMS is a type of DBMS with a row-based table structure that connects related data elements and includes functions related to Create, Read, Update and Delete operations, collectively known as CRUD. |
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The SQL was called as …….. in early 1970’s.(a) squel(b) sequel(c) seqel(d) squeal |
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Answer» The SQL was called as sequel in early 1970’s. |
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……… have special meaning in SQL (a) keywords(b) commands(c) clauses(d) arguments |
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Answer» (a) keywords |
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Identify which is not a RDBMS package ……….(a) MySQL(b) IBMDB2(c) MS-Access(d) Php |
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Answer» Identify which is not a RDBMS package Php |
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What does data manipulation means? |
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Answer» By Data Manipulation we mean, 1. Insertion of new information into the database 2. Retrieval of information stored in a database. 3. Deletion of information from the database. 4. Modification of data stored in the database. |
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SQL means ……… |
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Answer» Structured Query Language |
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Prepare a list of all employees who are Managers? |
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Answer» SELECT * FROM employee WHERE desig = ’Managers’. |
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A …… is a collection of tables. |
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Answer» A database is a collection of tables. |
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CRUD means ………(a) creative reasoning under development(b) create read update delete(c) create row update drop(d) calculate relate update data |
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Answer» (b) create read update delete |
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Create a query to display the student table with students of age more than 18 with unique city? |
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Answer» SELECT * FROM student WHERE age >= 18 GROUP BY city |
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A ……… is a collection of related data entries and it consist of rows and columns. |
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Answer» A table is a collection of related data entries and it consist of rows and columns. |
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Write a query that selects all students whose age is less than 18 in order wise? |
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Answer» SELECT * FROM STUDENT WHERE AGE <= 18 ORDER BY NAME. |
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Each table must have at least …...... column(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3 (d) 4 |
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Answer» Each table must have at least 1 column |
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………….. is the vertical entity that contains all information associated with a specific field in a table(a) Field(b) tuple(c) row(d) record |
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Answer» Field is the vertical entity that contains all information associated with a specific field in a table |
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To work with the databases, the command used is ……….. database(a) create(b) modify(c) use(d) work |
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Answer» To work with the databases, the command used is use database |
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Set keyword in update command is used to assign new data. True / false |
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Answer» Set keyword in update command is used to assign new data. True |
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The clause used to sort data in a database ……….(a) SORT BY(b) ORDER BY(c) GROUP BY(d) SELECT |
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Answer» (b) ORDER BY |
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The ……… command is used to insert, delete and update rows into the table.(a) DCL(b) DML(c) DTL(d) TCL |
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Answer» The DML command is used to insert, delete and update rows into the table. |
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…… are the values given to make the clause complete |
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Answer» Arguments are the values given to make the clause complete |
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Find the wrong one about alter command (a) remove a column(b) remove all columns(c) rename a column(d) delete row |
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Answer» (d) delete row |
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Fill in the blanks.1. ……. clause is used to filter the records.2. The …...… clause is used to select the group of students on rows or columns having identical values. |
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Answer» 1. where 2. group by |
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Write about ALL keyword in select? |
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Answer» ALL Keyword The ALL keyword retains duplicate rows. It will display every row of the table without considering duplicate entries. SELECT ALL Place FROM Student: The above command will display all values of place field from every row of the table without considering the duplicate entries.
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Write a SQL statement using DISTINCT keyword? |
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Answer» DISTINCT Keyword: The DISTINCT keyword is used along with the SELECT command to eliminate duplicate rows in the table. This helps to eliminate redundant data. For Example: SELECT DISTINCT Place FROM Student; Will display the following data as follows : SELECT * FROM Student; Output Place Chennai Bangalore Delhi |
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