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1.

What is GAAP?

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP), is a set of rules and practices that are followed while recording transactions and in preparing the financial statements.

The accounting assumptions, principles and modifying principles, as well as accounting standards, form the foundation upon which GAAP is built.

2.

_____ city life has its advantages, it also has its disadvantages. A) Like B) While C) But D) For example

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Correct option is B) While

3.

The argument soon developed _____ a quarrel. A) out B) from C) of D) into

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Correct option is D) into

4.

I am ashamed _____ my mistakes on that composition. A) of B) from C) for D) with

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Correct option is A) of

5.

_____ my opinion, English is a difficult language. A) For B) To C) In D) With

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Correct option is A) For

6.

Robert was _____ a brother to me. A) as B) of C) to D) like

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Correct option is D) like

7.

It is always difficult to stand up _____ the opinion of the majority. A) for B) to C) at D) against

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Correct option is B) to

8.

My watch is RIGHT. A) wrong B) left C) heavy D) slow E) fast

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Correct option is A) wrong

9.

_____ a boy, he had been very fond _____ swimming. A) Like / of B) As / of C) At / in D) In / on

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Correct option is B) As / of

10.

We’re on your side. We are all _____ you. A) for B) against C) on D) by

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Correct option is A) for

11.

They were just _____ the range of the big guns. A) by B) beyond C) below D) beside

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Correct option is B) beyond

12.

Which of the following plants are used to treat bone fractures?A. Digitalin purpureaB. Hevea brasiliensisC. Cissus quadrangularisD. Lowsomia inermis

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Cissus quadrangularis is an ancient medicinal plant of India. It has the specific bone healing properties and helps in faster increase in bone tensile strength. It acts as a glucocorticoid antagonist. Since, anabolic compounds are known to act as antagonist to glucocorticoid receptor as well as promote bone growth and fracture healing, it has been concluded that Cissus possesses healing properties.
13.

Which of the following pathways occurs through cell wall?A. Apoplast pathwayB. Vascular pathwayC. Symplast pathwayD. Nor-vacuolar pamway

Answer» Correct Answer - A
In apoplast pathway, water passes from root hairs to xylem through cell wall only without crossing any membranes. The apoplast involves a continuous system of cell walls and intercellular air spaces in plant tissues.
14.

Pyrimidine base present in RNA but not in DNA `:`A. UracilB. AdenineC. CytosmeD. Guanine

Answer» Correct Answer - A
(A) Pyrimidine base present in RNA in place of thymine of DNA is uracil.
15.

Nitrogen oxides produced from the emission of automibiles and power plants are the source of fine air borne particles which lead to:A. Dry acid depositionB. Photochemical smogC. Wet acid depositionD. Industrial smog

Answer» Correct Answer - B
(B) Nitrogen oxides formed during emission from automobiles and power plants are a source of fine air particles which lead to photochemical smog.
16.

A bead of mass m is attached to one end of a spring of natural length R and spring constant `K=((sqrt(3)+1)mg)/(R )`. The other end of the spring is fixed at a point A on a smooth vertical ring of radius R as shown in fig. The normal reaction at B just after it is released to move is A. `(mg)/(2)`B. `sqrt(3) mg`C. `3sqrt(3) mg`D. `(3sqrt(3)mg)/(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Let v ve the velocity of the particle when it makes `30^(@)` with the horizontal Then
` v cos 30^(@) = u cos 60^(@) implies v = 20 //sqrt(3)m//s. " Now "g cos 30^(@)=(v^(2))/(R) " So ,"R = (v^(2))/(g cos 30^(@))=15.4m`
17.

The electron in a hydrogen atom makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state. Which of the following statements is true?A. Its kinetic energy increases , and the potential and total energies decrease .B. Its kinetic energy decreaawss but the potential energy increases , and thus the total ebergy ramains the same.C. Its kinetic and toatal energies decrease , and the potential energy increases .D. Its Kinetic , potential and total energyies decrease.

Answer» Correct Answer - a
18.

The electron in a hydrogen atom makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state. Which of the following statements is true? (a) Its kinetic energy increases, and the potential and total energies decrease. (b) Its kinetic energy decreases but the potential energy increases, and thus the total energy remains the same. (c) Its kinetic and total energies decrease, and the potential energy increases. (d) Its kinetic, potential and total energies decrease.

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Correct Answer is: (a) Its kinetic energy increases, and the potential and total energies decrease.

19.

An ionized gas contains both positive and negative ions. If it is subjected simultaneously to an electric field along the +x-direction and a magnetic field along the +z-direction then (a) the positive ions deflect towards the +y-direction and negative ions towards the -y-direction (b) all the ions deflect towards the +y-direction (c) all the ions deflect towards the -y-direction (d) the positive ions deflect towards the -y-direction and negative ions towards the +y-direction

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Correct Answer is: (c) all the ions deflect towards the -y-direction

20.

A tank is filled by water (`rho = 10^3 kg//m^3`). A small hole is made in the side wall of the tank at depth 10 m below water surface. A water jet emerges horizontal from the hole and falls at horizontal distance R from it. The amount of extra pressure (in terms of atmospheric pressure) that must be applied on the water surface, so that range becomes 3R on the on the ground will be (cross section area of hole is negligible and 1 atm = 105 Pa, g = 10 m/`s^2`)

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
`U=F_("frombase")-F_("curved surface")`
`=120-100=20N`
21.

A block of mass 1 kg is released on wedge from position M as shown in figure (Neglect friction everywhere). The force exerted by vertical wall W on wedge, when the block is at position N is `(15)/(2)sqrt(P)` newton, then what is the value of P (Take g = 10 `m//s^(2)`)?

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
`rhogh=(1)/(2)rhoV_(1)^(2)`
`Deltap+rhogh=(1)/(2)rhoV_(2)^(2)`
and `V_(2)=2V_(1)`
`thereforeDeltaP+rhogh=2rhoV_(1)^(2)=4rhoghimpliesDeltap=3rhogh=3xx10^(5)` Pascal = 3 atm
22.

A particle starts from rest from the top of an inclined plane and again comes to rest on reaching the bottom most point of the inclined plane. If the coefficient of friction on some part of inclined plane is `3tantheta` and rest portion is smooth then the ratio of the rough length of the inclined to smooth length is `1 : n_(1)` then value of n is .....?

Answer» Correct Answer - 6
`(2V^(2)sin theta cos theta)/(g)=(2V^(2)sin^(2)theta)/(2g)implies tan theta = 2 implies sin theta=(2)/(sqrt(5))and cos theta = (1)/(sqrt(5))`
`thereforeR=(2xxV^(2))/(g)xx(2)/(sqrt(5))xx(1)/(sqrt(5))=(2xx150xx2)/(10xx5)=12 " "therefore(R )/(2)=6`
23.

Two forces `F_(1)` and `F_(2)` are acting on the system according to figure. Match Column-I and Column-II `f r_(1)rarr` Friction force between blocks `f r_(2)rarr` Friction force between lower block and ground T `rarr` Tension in string `{:("Column I",,,"Column II"),((A) "If "F_(1)=8N.F_(2)=18N,,,(P)f r_(1)=8N),((B)"If "F_(1)=12N.F_(2)=12N,,,(Q)f r_(1)=4N),((C )"If "F_(1)=4N.F_(2)=20N,,,(R)f r_(2)=10N),((D)"If "F_(1)=8N.F_(2)=0N,,,(S)"Tension in the string is zero"),(,,,(T)"Upper block moves"):}`

Answer» Correct Answer - (A - Q, S, T), (B - S S, T), (C - Q, S, T), (D - P, S, T)
(A) Both spheres stick to each other. (B) A stops and B moves rightwards with speed `v_(0)`
(C ) Both move right-ward (D) M `gtgt` m and collision is elastic.
24.

Statement-1: Knowing that rating is done at steady state of the filament, an electric bulb connected to a source having rated voltage consumes more than rated power just after it is switched on. Statement-2: When filament is at room temperature its resistance is less than its resistance is less than its resistance when the bulb is fully illuminatedA. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.B. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.C. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.D. Statement -1 is false, statement -2 is true.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Resistivity increases with rise in temperature
25.

What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?

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The metallic body of electric appliances is connected to the earth by means of earth wire so that any leakage of electric current is transferred to the ground. This prevents any electric shock to the user. That is why earthing of the electrical appliances is necessary.

26.

You are playing a video game that has a lot of depth and a very realistic appearance. What type of animation are you enjoying? a) Vector Animation b) 3D Animation c) AVI d) 2D Animation

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Correct answer is

b) 3D Animation

27.

You are playing a video game that has a very realistic appearance. What type of animation are you watching? a) Vector Animation b) 3D Animation c) AVI d) 2D Animation

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Correct option: b) 3D Animation

28.

The peddler comes out as a person with subtle sense of humour. How does this serve in lightening the seriousness of the theme of the story and also endear him to the reader?

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The peddler is one of the most interesting characters in this story. His theory of rattrap is an excellent example of humour in the story. The very idea of comparing a man’s greed for money and wealth to a rat which hungrily looks around for food and finally gets in the trap, evokes humour. Moreover, the tramp himself committed the same error by stealing the crofter’s money is so ironical. The peddler’s attempt not to undeceive the ironmaster, despite being afraid to accept the invitation, is very comical. Some of the other funny scenes are when he displayed his smartness after he was recognised by the ironmaster. The display of his anger and frustration at the point when the ironmaster threatened to call the police is also very humorous. In spite of all the things that he did, he came out to be a very lovable character and endears us when he confessed his guilt and left the house in an honourable manner leaving the stolen money, a note and a Christmas gift for Edla.

29.

The Rattrap’ focuses on human loneliness and the need to bond with others. Comment.

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No doubt the story focuses on human loneliness and the need to bond with others. The protagonist of the story, i.e. the peddler, was a vagabond who had no family and led a lonely life. As he had no companion to talk to, he was left to his own meditations. The crofter was also a lonely man with no wife or children. When he saw the peddler, he was happy to get someone to talk to. That is why he treated him with good food and tobacco. Moreover, the ironmaster and his daughter Edla too were leading a lonely life. The ironmaster’s wife died long ago, and his sons lived abroad. They had no family and friends to celebrate Christmas. 

Thus, the story deals with the loneliness of human beings in different situations and their struggle to cope with loneliness.

30.

Seema visited a Natural Gas Compressing Unit and found that the gas can be liquefied under specific conditions of temperature and pressure. While sharing her experience with friends she got confused. Help her to identity the correct set of conditions. (a) Low temperature, low pressure (b) High temperature, low pressure (c) Low temperature, high pressure (d) High temperature, high pressure

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(c) Low temperature, high pressure

31.

Which one of the following has maximum number of atoms? (a) 18 g of H2O (b) 18 g of O2 (c) 18 g of CO2 (d) 18 g of CH4

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(d) 18 g of CH4

32.

The reader’s sympathy is with the peddler right from the beginning of the story. Is the sympathy justified?

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‘The Rattrap’ is written in the backdrop of industrial revolution in Sweden in the second half of the nineteenth century. Many families were displaced by the growing industry and some people were reduced to a life of extreme poverty. The peddler in the story was a victim of such an economic change. He managed his life by begging and stealing. The pitiable state in which he was living evokes the sympathy of the reader. Even when he stole the money of the crofter, we don’t consider him to be a criminal. It was taken as a normal reaction of a poor man when he saw so much money easily available to him.

Thus, the peddler’s extreme poverty and the circumstances in which he lived, justifiably make the reader sympathetic to him from the beginning of the story.

33.

Which of the following are physical changes? (i) Melting of iron metal (ii) Rusting of iron (iii) Bending of an iron rod (iv) Drawing a wire of iron metal (a) (i), (ii) and (iii) (b) (i), (ii) and (iv) (c) (i), (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

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(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)

34.

Who wrote “The Argumentative Indian” ?1. Amartya Sen2. Chetan Bhagat3. Arundhati Roy4. N. C. Choudhury

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Amartya Sen

The correct answer is Amartya Sen.

  • Amartya Sen was born into a Brahman family in Santiniketan, Bengal, in India.
  • In 1998, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his work in welfare economics.
  • Book by Amartya Sen is Development as Freedom, The Idea of Justice, The Argumentative Indian, Garibi Aur Akaal, Identity & Violence, Inequality Reexamined, The Country of First Boys: And Other Essays, etc.

AUTHOR

BOOKS

Chetan Bhagat

Five Point Someone, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, 2 States: The Story of My Marriage, Revolution 2020, One Indian girl

Arundhati Roy

The God of Small Things, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, AZADI: Freedom. Fascism. Fiction, Walking with the Comrades, My Seditious Heart: Collected Nonfiction.

N. C. Choudhury

The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian, A passage to England, The Continent of Circe, Thy Hand, Great Anarch!, Three horsemen of the new apocalypse, Scholar Extraordinary.

35.

Choose the incorrect statement among the following :1. The Hausa are a primarily pastoral tribe of Nigeria for whom cattle is a symbol of wealth.2. The Bindibu of Australia are primitive hunters and prefer to stay near the source of water.1. Only 12. Only 23. Both 1 and 24. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only 1

The correct answer is Only 1.

  • Hausa People
    • They are the largest ethnic group in Africa and the second largest language after Arabic in the Afroasiatic family of languages. These tribes is spread in many African continent countries.
    • The Hausas specialized in blacksmithing, fishing, hunting, agriculture, and salt-mining.
    • They are not a pastoral tribe. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
    • The Fulani are the primary pastoral group in Nigeria with a population of approximately 15.3 million.

  •  Bindibu People
    • They are natives of western Australia.
    • They are lean and dark but healthy. They are skilled trackers and some of them use wooden throwing sticks or boomerangs and spears.
    • They also domesticate the dingo, a wild dog that assists them in tracking down kangaroos, rabbits and birds.
    • The women gather grass, roots, seeds, berries, moles and insects, to supplement their diet.
    • Like the wandering Bushmen, the Bindibu move in family groups in search of fresh hunting grounds. Hence statement 2 is correct.
36.

When O2 is adsorbed on a metallic surface, electron transfer occurs from the metal to O2. The TRUE statement(s) regarding this adsorption is(are) (A) O2 is physisorbed (B) heat is released (C) occupancy of π*2p of O2 is increased (D) bond length of O2 is increased

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(B) heat is released 

(C) occupancy of π*2p of O2 is increased 

(D) bond length of O2 is increased

* Adsorption of O2 on metal surface is exothermic. 

* During electron transfer from metal to O2 electron occupies π* 2p orbital of O2

* Due to electron transfer to O2 the bond order of O2 decreases hence bond length increases.

37.

Potassium chlorate is prepared by the electrolysis of KCL in  basic solution6OH- + Cl- → ClO-3 + 3H2O + 6e-If only 60% of the current is utilized in the reaction, time (rounded to the nearest hour) required to produce 10g of KCIO3 using a current of 2A is ............(Given : F = 96,500 C mol-1 molar mass of KCLO3 = 122 gmol-1)

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Correct answer is 11.00

38.

The number of CI = O bonds in perchloric acid is, "......."

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Correct answer is 3.00

39.

Name the product obtained when acetaldehyde reacts with Hydroxyl amine.

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Acetaldoxime

40.

In the metallurgy of aluminium_________A. `A1^(3+)`is oxidised to `A1(s)`.B. graphite anode is oxidised to carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.C. oxidation state of oxygen changes in the reaction at anode.D. oxidation state of oxygen changes in the overall reaction involved in the process.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
In the metallurgy of aluminium, electrolysis is performed in a steel vessel with lining of carbon acts as cathode and graphite acts as anode. During this process graphic anode is oxidised to `CO`and`CO_(2)`
Chemical reaction occurring in this process is as follows
`A1_(2)O_(3) +3Crarr 4A1 +3O`
This process is known as Hall-Heroult process. the electorlytic reactions are
At cathod: `A1^(3+)("melt") +3e^(-)rarr A1(l)`
At anode: `C(s) +O^(2-)("metl")rarr Co(g) +2e^(-)`
`C(s) +2O^(2-)("melt") rarr CO_(2)(g)+4e^(-)`
41.

Gold is extracted by hydrometallurgical procees based on its propertyA. of bing electropositiveB. of being less reactiveC. to form salts which are water solubleD. to form complexes which are water soluble

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`[Au(CN)_(2)]^(-)`is water soluble complex.
42.

Hydrometallurgical process of extraction of metals is based on-(a) Complex formation(b) Hydrolysis(c) Dehydration(d) Dehydrogenation 

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Hydrometallurgical process of extraction of metals is based on Complex formation

43.

Valence shell electron pair repusin theory `(VSEPR)` can be used to perdict the approximate shape of molecules. Electrons in bonds and in lone pairs can ve thought of as `"charge cloud"` that repel one another and stay as far apart possible, thus causing molecules to assume specific shapes. The repulsive interacions of electro paris decrease in the order : Lone pair-lone pair `gt` Lone pair -bond pair `gt` Bond pair -bond pair. These replusions effect result in deviations from idealized shapes and alternative in bond aegles in molecules. The species which has pyramidal shape is :A. `ICl_(3)`B. `SO_(3)`C. `PCl_(3)`D. `overset(ddot)(N)H_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C::D
44.

Which is not paramagnetic among ? (a) [FeF6]4- (b) Ni(CO)4(c) [Co(H2O)3 Cl3](d) [Cu(NH3)4]SO4

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Ni(CO)4 is not paramagnetic.

45.

How may P – O bonds and lone pairs of electrons respectively are present in P4O6 molecule -(a) 12, 4(b) 8, 8(c) 12, 16(d) 12, 12

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12, 16 P – O bonds and lone pairs of electrons respectively are present in P4O6 molecule.

46.

List any two causes for the failure of sustained availability of ground water.

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1. Loss of vegetation cover

2. Pollution from industrial effluents

47.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect ?A. In thiourea test for nitrite , a green coloured solution is obtainedB. It is not necessary to carry out the chromyl chloride test in a dry test tubeC. In `PbNO_3` , the brown ring test can be performed with its water extractD. Suspension of `CdCO_3` gives black precipitate with sodium sulphide solution

Answer» Correct Answer - A,B,C,D
(A)It is deep red colouration due to the formation of `Fe(SCN)_3`
(B)In presence of moisture following reaction will occur : `CrO_2 Cl_2 + H_2O to H_2CrO_4 + HCl` , So test is carried out only in dry test tube.
(C )White precipitate of `PbSO_4` is formed & hence brown ring is not visible.
(D)Gives yellow precipitate of CdS.
48.

Which of the following statements is/are true ?A. `Cu^(2+)` salts form soluble complex with excess KCNB. `Cu^(2+)` salts form soluble complex with aqueous ammoniaC. `Cu^(2+)` salts form soluble complex with KID. A piece of iron or zinc when place in `Cu^(2+)` salt solution, precipitates copper

Answer» Correct Answer - A,B,D
(C ) is incorrect as with KI, `Cu^(2+)` salts form a white precipitate of `Cu_2I_2 and I_2` gas is liberated.
49.

The equilibrium `Al(OH)_3+OH^(-)hArr [Al(OH)_4]^(-)` in aqueous medium shifts towards the left in the presence of :A. `NH_4Cl`B. Dilute `H_2SO_4` (not in excess)C. NaOHD. carbon dioxide gas

Answer» Correct Answer - A,B,D
The reagent which will reduce the hydroxyl-ion concentration sufficiently cause the reaction to proceed from right to left with the consequent precipitation of `Al(OH)_3`.
`[Al(OH)_4]^(-)+NH_4^(+)toAl(OH)_3darr+NH_3+H_2O`
`[Al(OH)_4]^(-)+H^(+)toAl(OH)_3darr +H_2O`
`2Na[Al(OH)_4]+CO_2toAl_2O_3. XH_2O(s)+2NaHCO_3`
50.

Statement-1:A solution containing `S^(2-)` ions gives purple / violet colour with sodium nitroprusside solution in alkaline solution. Statement-2:Sodium sulphide gives black precipitate with silver nitrate solution.A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Statement-1:`S^(2-)+[Fe(CN)_5NO]^(2-) to [Fe(CN)_5 NOS]^(4-)`(purple/violet colouration).
Statement-2:`Na_2S+2AgNO_3toAg_2S darr` (black) +`2NaNO_3`