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9851.

The dependence of the acceleration of a body with time is shown in Figure. At `t=0`, the velocity of the body is `-3m//s` and position is `x=0 m`. A. The velocity time graph is B. The velocity time graph is C. The position time graph is D. The position time graph is

Answer» Correct Answer - A
9852.

All the following statements about xeroderma pigmentosum are true except (A) It is a genetic disease (B) Its inheritance is autosomal dominant (C) uvr ABC excinuclease is defective in this disease (D) It results in multiple skin cancers

Answer»

(B) Its inheritance is autosomal dominant

9853.

Describe how  the tRNA is Charged with amino acid ?

Answer»

tRNA is one of the special kinds of RNA molecules. The function of the tRNA is to form a match of mRNA codon with the amino acid with which it forms codes. Each tRNA consists of a set of three nucleotides called an anticodon. The tRNA has an amino acid acceptor site which is one of the four sites of tRNA. The amino acid is attached to the tRNA at the amino acid acceptor site.

9854.

Xeroderma pigmentosum results from a defect in (A) uvr ABC excinuclease (B) DNA polymerase I (C) DNA ligase (D) All of these

Answer»

(A) uvr ABC excinuclease

9855.

The drawing shows two cylinders. They are identicle in all respects, except one is hollow. In a setup like that in figure identical forces are applied to the right end of each cylinder while the left end is fixed. A. The elongation of A is morethan that of BB. The elongation of B is morethan that of AC. The energy stored in B is more than is AD. The energy stored in A is more than that in B

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C
`F/A=y(Deltal)/l RightarrowDeltal=((lF)/r)1/A`
`RightarrowU=1/2((Deltar)/l)Deltal^(2)=1/2(Deltar)/l((DeltaF)/r)^(2) 1/A^(2)`
`Rightarrow Upropto1/A`
9856.

Assertion: Magnesium is important in photosynthesis and carbohydrate metabolism. Reason : `Mg^(+ +)` is involved in the synthesis of nucleic acidsA. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of AC. A is true, but R is falseD. A and R are false

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Magnesium is constituent of chlorophyil molecule, without which, the photosynthesis would not occur. Many of the enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism require magnesium as an activator. Magnesium is also an activator for enzymes involved in the synthesis of nucieic acids (DNA, RNA).
9857.

Assertion: Pork should be properly cooked to avoid Taenia infection. Reason Pork of pig contains Hexacanth and cysticerci larvae.A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of AC. A is true, but R is falseD. A and R are false

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Human get Taenia infection through direct or oral means. It occurs by eating raw or undercooked measly pork (pig muscle with cyeticercus larvee of taenia). Infection in vegetarians occurs through improperly washed vegetables. So, proper Cooking of pork and properly washed vegetables can help to avoid Taenia infection. The pork does not contain hexacanth larva as it gets converted into cysticurcus form in the voluntary muscles of the pig.
9858.

Who discovered cell wall?(a) Karl Rudolphi(b) Boveri(c) J Rhodin(d) Van Beneden

Answer» Correct option is (a) Karl Rudolphi

The explanation is: Robert Hooke in the year 1665 observed a component of cell called the “wall” which surrounds the cell. Karl Rudolphi and JHF Link found the component independent cell wall in the year 1804.
9859.

Which component is present in the cell wall of fungi?(a) Cellulose(b) Hemicellulose(c) Chitin(d) Pectin

Answer» Right choice is (c) Chitin

To elaborate: The fungi have a cell wall made of chitin, which is a glycosamine polymer. Chitin has similar functions with the protein keratin. It is structurally similar to the polysaccharide cellulose.
9860.

What is macula adhaerens?(a) Adheren junction(b) Plasmodesmata(c) Cadherins(d) Desmosomes

Answer» Correct choice is (d) Desmosomes

Explanation: Desmosomes are otherwise known as macula adhaerens. This word is derived from the Latin language meaning adhering spot.
9861.

Where is the CDH3 gene expressed?(a) Bone marrow(b) Lymph nodes(c) Neurons(d) Placenta

Answer» Correct answer is (d) Placenta

The explanation: The CDH3 gene codes for P-cadherin protein that is found in the placenta where it acts as a cellular adhesion molecule. Mutation of this gene has also been linked to many types of cancer.
9862.

Which of the following cell wall component can effectively defend against lysozyme?(a) Peptidoglycan(b) Pseudomurein(c) Chitin(d) Biogenic opal

Answer» Correct answer is (b) Pseudomurein

The best I can explain: Pseudomurein otherwise known as pseudopeptidoglycan is one of the cell wall components of archaea bacteria. They resemble peptidoglycan layer in function and structure but differ in chemical composition. Lysozyme is a defense mechanism in higher animals and they cannot defend against bacteria containing pseudomurein cell wall.
9863.

Who discovered desmosomes?(a) Giulio Bizzozero(b) Boveri(c) J Rhodin(d) Van Beneden

Answer» Correct choice is (a) Giulio Bizzozero

The explanation: Desmosomes were discovered by Giulio Bizzozero from the epidermal layer, stratum spinosum. He was named as “a life senator” by King Humbert I, for all his scientific achievements. He named them “nodes of Bizzozero”.
9864.

Who coined the term desmosomes?(a) Edward Jenner(b) Robert Koch(c) Josef Schaffer(d) Giulio Bizzozero

Answer» Right answer is (c) Josef Schaffer

The explanation: Josef Schaffer in the year 1920, coined the term “Desmosomes”. He got the word desmos from Latin, meaning binding and somes which means body.
9865.

Very purpose for which product is created is its _____ benefits. A) core B) Impulse C) product D) Customized

Answer»

A) Core

Very purpose for which product is created is its Core benefits.

9866.

What out of these is contributing heavily to the economy all over the world: A) Benefits B) Products C) Service D) Utilities

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C) Service

Service is contributing heavily to the economy all over the world.

9867.

Which of the following statements about Saguna bhakti traditions is/are correct?1. Saguna bhakti traditions focus on the worship of specific deities such as Vishnu or his avatars.2. In Saguna bhakti traditions, Gods and Goddesses are conceptualised in anthropomorphic forms.Select the correct answer using the code given below:1. 1 only2. 2 only3. Both 1 and 24. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is both 1 and 2.

  • At a different level, historians of religion classified bhakti traditions into two broad categories:
    • Saguna (with attributes):
      • The Saguna included traditions focused on the worship of specific deities such as Shiva, Vishnu, and his avatars (incarnations). Hence statement 1 is correct.
      • Forms of the goddess or Devi, all often conceptualized in anthropomorphic forms. Hence statement 2 is correct.
    • Nirguna (without attributes):
      • Nirguna bhakti on the other hand was the worship of an abstract form of god. 
9868.

Frame some questions to explain the differences between evaporation and condensation.

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(1) What is evaporation ? 

(2) What is condensation ?

(3) Is evaporation cooling process or warming process ? 

(4) Is condensation cooling process or warming process ? 

(5) Wet clothes dries in which process ? 

(6) Formation of dew is which process ?

9869.

Write an activity to know the characteristics of image due to convex lens at various distances.

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Aim : Determination of focal length of bi - convex lens using UV method. 

Material Required : V stand, convex lens, light source, screen, meter scale etc. Take a V-stand and place it on a long (nearly 2m) table at the middle. Place a convex lens on the V-stand. Imagine the principal axis of the lens. Light a candle and ask your friend to take the candle far away from the lens along the principal axis. Adjust a screen (a sheet of white paper placed perpendicular to the axis) which is on other side of the lens until you get an image on it. 

Procedure :

(1) Take a V-stand and place a convex lens on this stand. 

(2) Imagine the principal axis of the lens. 

(3) Light a candle and ask your friend to take the candle far away from the lens along the principal axis. 

(4) We use a screen because it forms a real image generally which will form on a screen. Real images cannot be seen with an eye. 

(5) Adjust the screen, on the other side of lens until clear image forms on it. 

(6) Measure the distance of the image from the stand and also measure the distance between the candle and stand of lens. 

(7) Now place the candle at a distance of 60 cm from the lens such as the flame of the candle lies on the principal axis of the lens. 

(8) Try to get an image of candle flame on the other side on a screen. 

(9) Adjust the screen till you get a clear image. 

(10) Measure the distance of image (v) from lens and record the value of 'u' and 'v' in the table. 

(11) Repeat this for various distances of images; in all cases note them in the table. Observation :

Object distance (u)Image distance  (v)Focal length  (f)Characteristics of image
60 cm60 cm30 cmSmall size real, inverted
50 cm75 cm30 cmEnlarged, real, inverted
40 cm120 cm30 cm Enlarged, real, inverted
30 cmInfinity30 cmHighly enlarged real, inverted
20 cm60 cm30 cmEnlarged, virtual, erect

Conclusion : From this we conclude that a convex lens forms both real and virtual images when object is placed at various positions.

9870.

Write the types of Allotropes of Carbon. Give any three examples of each.

Answer»

The allotropes of carbon are classifed into two types. They are :

(i) Amorphous forms,

(ii) Crystalline forms.

Examples :

Amorphous forms : Coal, coke, wood charcoal, animal charcoal, lamp black, gas, carbon,petroleum coke, sugar, charcoal etc.

Crystalline forms : Diamond, graphite and buckminsterfullerene.

9871.

Solution 'X' turned blue litmus paper into red. Solution 'Y' turned phenolphthalein solution into pink. Predict the result of test of (X + Y) solution with universal indicator. 

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(1) X is an acid. 

(2) Y is a base. 

(3) (X + Y) is neutral solution. 

(4) Hence, (X + Y) solution changes into parrot green with universal indicator.

9872.

Why does not distilled water conduct electricity ?

Answer»

(1) Water consists H3O+ and OH ions.

(2) In distilled water, the concentration of both H3O+ and OH is same.Hence they do not form as ions, 

so distilled water can be treated as a neutral solution.

(3) As there is no flow of ions, distilled water do not conduct electricity.

9873.

From the given table answer the following.SubstanceSpecific heat Cal/g –°CLead0.031Mercury 0.033Copper0.095Aluminium 0.21 Ice 0.50Water1(a) Which substance take more quantity of heat to rise its temperature ? (b) Lead is used to soldering. Why ? (c) Which metal is suitable to make cooking utensil ? (d) Which one takes less heat energy to rise its temperature, ice or water ?

Answer»

(a) Water, because its specific heat is high. 

(b) Lead has low specific heat, so it heats up quickly and cools down quickly, it is useful in soldering. 

(c) Aluminium has high specific heat than copper. So, copper is best to make cooking utensils. 

(d) Ice takes less heat energy to rise its temperature than water

9874.

How do you appreciate the working of ciliary muscles in the eye ?

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(1) The ciliary muscles to which eye lens is attached helps the eye lens to change its focal length by changing the radii of curvature of the eye lens. 

(2) When the eye is focussed on a distant object, the ciliary muscles are relaxed. So, that the focal length of eye lens has its maximum value. 

(3) The parallel rays coming into the eye are then focussed on to the retina and we see the object clearly. 

(4) When the eye is focussed on a closer object, the ciliary muscles are strained and focal length of eye lens decreases. 

(5) The ciliary muscles adjust the focal length in such a way that the image is formed on retina and we see the object clearly. This process of adjusting focal length is called 'accommodation'. 

(6) Really this 'accommodation' is a wonderful phenomenon through which we are able to see the distant and near objects. 

(7) So, I appreciate the working of ciliary muscles in the eye.

9875.

When food materials are preserved at a treasure just above freezing temperature, the process is called

Answer»

Answer: Chilling

9876.

A convex lens is made up of three different materials as shown in the figure. How many of images does it form ?

Answer»

The lens has been made up of three different materials.These three different materials will have three different refractive indices. Hence three different images will be formed.1/f∝ (n-1)

9877.

What is total internal reflection ? What are the applications of total internal reflection ?

Answer»

When the angle of incidence is greater than critical angle, the light ray reflected into denser medium at interface, i.e., light never enter to rarer medium. This phenomenon is called total internal reflection.

Applications of total internal reflection : 

(1) Brilliance of diamonds : Total internal reflection is the main cause for brilliance of diamonds. The critical angle of diamonds is very low (24.4°). So if a light ray enters into a diamond it is very likely to get total internal reflection which makes the diamond shine brilliant. 

(2) Optical fibres : Total internal reflection is the basic principle for working of optical fibre. 

(3) Mirage : Mirage is an optical illusion where it appears that water is collected on the road at a distant place but when we get there, the road is dry.

9878.

Write an activity to show soap solution separates oil from water.

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(1) Take about 10 ml of water each in two test tubes.

(2) Add a drop of oil to both the test tubes.

(3) Label them as A and B.

(4) Add a few drops of soap solution to test tube B.

(5) Now shake both the test tubes vigorously for the same period of time.

(6) We can see the oil and water layers separately in both the test tubes immediately after we stop shaking them.

(7) Leave the test tubes undisturbed for sometime and observe.

(8) The oil layer separates out first in which test tube we added drops of soap solution.

9879.

The largest virus is

Answer»

The Largest virus is Pox virus.

9880.

Primase activity is present in (A) DNA polymerase II (B) DNA polymerase α (C) DNA polymerase β (D) DNA polymerase δ

Answer»

(B) DNA polymerase α

9881.

What is total internal reflection ? What are the applications of total internal reflection ?

Answer»

When the angle of incidence is greater than critical angle, the light ray reflected into denser medium at interface, i.e., light never enter to rarer medium. This phenomenon is called total internal reflection.

(1) Brilliance of diamonds: Total internal reflection is the main cause for brilliance of diamonds. The critical angle of diamonds is very low (24.4°). 

So if a light ray enters into a diamond it is very likely to get total internal reflecton which make the diamond shine brilliant.

(2) Optical fibres: Total internal reflection is the basic principle for working of optical fibre.

(3) Mirage: Mirage is an optical illusion where it appears that water is collected on the road at a distant place but when we get there, the road is dry.

9882.

Genetic material is exchanged during.

Answer»

Chromosomes exchange genetic material during meiosis in a process called crossing over. Chromosomes exchange genetic material during meiosis in a process called crossing over.

9883.

Compaction of chromosomes continues and it is followed by the synapsis stage during cell division in

Answer»

The compaction of chromosomes continues throughout leptotene. This is followed by the second stage of prophase-I called zygotene. During this stage chromosomes start pairing together and this process of association is called synapsis.Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between two homologous chromosomes.

9884.

How much energy is transferred when 1 gm of boiling water at 100°C condenses to water at 100°C ?

Answer»

Mass of water (m) = 1 gm

Latent heat of vapourization (L) = 540 Cal/gm.

Heat energy required to change Q = ?

Q = m.L(vap) = 1 × 540 = 540 Cal. (releases)

9885.

How much energy is transferred when 1 gm of boiling water at 100°C cools to water at 0°C ?

Answer»

Stage 1 → Heat releases from water vapour at 100°C

When converts into water at 100°C = Latent heat of vapourization

= 540 cal (Q1)

Stage 2 → Heat energy releases from water at 100°C

When converts into water at 0°C

Q2 = mSΔT, Here ΔT = 100°C – 0°C = 100°C 

(  m = 1 gm; S = 1 Cal/gm°C.)

= 1 ×1 ×100 = 100 Cal.

Total energy releases ⇒ Q1 + Q2 ⇒ 540 + 100 ⇒ 640 Cal.

9886.

Milk is poor in(A) Cholesterol (B) Retinol(C) Calcium(D) Iron

Answer»

(D) Iron

  • Milk contains high quantities of vitamins A and vitamin B, such as thiamine, nicotinic acid and riboflavin, although it is a low source of vitamin C & vitamin E.
  • There is also vitamin B12 in it.
  • Calcium, sodium, phosphorus and potassium are major minerals in milk. But it is a bad source of iron.
9887.

A. G1 phaseB. S phaseC. M phase D. G2 phase

Answer» In S Phase of cell cycle

Answer : M Phase (C) 

(Ref. NCERT CHAPTER 10.4.1 diplotene paragraph) 

In prophase I the chrosomes start condensing and by the end of prophase they're fully condensed and we already know prophase is a part of M phase. 

Thanks

9888.

In which of the following activities will you use the minimum amount of water?

Answer»

Answer: brushing teeth.

9889.

Scototropic movements induced by(1) Light (2) Night (3) Touch (4) Heat

Answer»

Scototropic movements induced by Night.

9890.

Motor or bulliform cells In grasses shows(1) Growth movement (2) Tropism (3) Nastic movement (4) Turgor movement

Answer»

(4) Turgor movement

9891.

A.Insertion of a plasmidB.Transformation C.Transduction C.Southern blotting

Answer»

Answer : Southern Blotting (D) 

Once we've introduced the gene into a virus culture we can eradicate the first option as it's linked to Bacteria (plasmids are a part of bacteria ​​​) 

The introduction of gene is itself considered as transformation so option B is eradicated

Transduction is a procedure of genetic recombination in which a virus injects it's genetic material into the host which the whole point of doing this recombination thing.

Thanks. 

9892.

A milk man adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk. (a) Why does he shift the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline ? (b) Why does this milk take a long time to set as curd ? 

Answer»

(a)(1) The chemical name of baking soda is sodium by hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3) and its pH value is 8.1. 

(2) When milk man adds a little baking soda to fresh milk, the pH of the fresh milk (6) shifts to '8', thus becoming alkaline. 

(3) Thus the spoilage of milk can slow down. 

(b) 1) Lactic acid which was formed initially reduces the basic nature of the baking soda. 

(2) Then more lactic acid is needed to convert milk to curd. 

(3) That is why it takes time to produce more lactic acid and hence the milk takes a long time to become curd. 

9893.

A milk man adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk.i) Why does he shift the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline.ii) Why does this milk take a long time to set as curd.

Answer»

i) Since the fresh milk is acidic it turns sour early in presence of baking soda, milk become alkaline and does not turn sour easily because of alkali does not allow the milk to become more acidic early.

ii) When the milk sets to curd the pH decreases i.e., it becomes more acidic the presence of alkali does not allow it to become more acidic easily hence it will take a long time to set as curd.

9894.

Write about the major muscles around the hip joint.

Answer»

The hip joint is surrounded by several muscles, including:

  • Gluteal muscles, located on the back of the hip (buttocks);
  • The adductor muscle on the inner thigh;
  • The iliopsoas muscle, which extends from the lower back to upper femur;
  • Quadriceps, a group of four muscles that comprise the front of the thigh; and
  • Hamstrings, a group of muscles that comprise the back of the thigh and extend to just below the knee.
9895.

How many terms of the series 42+39+36+... makes the sum 315? 

Answer»

Given series is S = 42+39+36+...

Let first term of the sequence is a1 = a = 42.

Common difference of the sequence is d = a2 - a1 = 39 - 42 = -3.

∴ Sum of n terms of the sequence is Sn = n/2 [2a+(n-1)d]

Given that sum = 315

∴ n/2 [2 x 42 + (n-1) x -3] = 315

⇒ 42n -3/2 n(n-1) = 315

⇒ 84n - 3n2 + 3n = 630

⇒ 3n2 - 87n + 630 = 0

⇒ n2 - 29n + 210 = 0

⇒ n2 - 14n - 15n + 210 = 0

⇒ (n - 14) (n - 15) = 0

⇒ n = 14 or n = 15

Hence, sum of 14th terms of the series is 315. Also, sum of 15th terms is 315 (∵ a15 = a+14d = 0)

9896.

Fresh milk has a pH of 6, as it turns into curd the pH will:1. Not be measured2. Not change3. Decrease4. Increase 5. None

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Decrease

The correct answer is Decrease.

  • pH is a scale used to determine the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution.

  • The pH scale indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution.
  • Solution with a pH less than 7 is considered acidic.
  • Solution with a pH greater than 7 is considered basic or alkaline.
  • Solutions with a pH of 7 are neutral For e.g. pure water.
  • The pH value of milk is 6 because it is acidic in nature.

  • When the milk is converted into curd, lactic acid is formed which is more acidic in nature.
  • Therefore, the pH value of the milk decreases as it turns to curd.
9897.

What is Current? 

Answer»

The flow of electrons in a circuit is called current, it is measured in Amperes (I).

9898.

The strength of the magnetic field due to a solenoid can be increased by:1. By winding solenoid on a plastic rode2. Decreasing the current strength in the solenoid3. Decreasing the number of turns of the solenoid4. Increasing the number of turns of the solenoid

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Increasing the number of turns of the solenoid

The correct answer is Increasing the number of turns of the solenoid.

  • A solenoid is a long-insulted copper wire wound in the form of a helix.

  • The purpose of the solenoid is to generate a controlled magnetic field through a coil wound into a tightly packed helix.
  • Thus, when an electric current is passed through a solenoid, the magnetic field is produced around it.
  • The strength of the magnetic field depends upon the number of turns in the solenoid, the strength of the current, and the nature of the core material used in making the solenoid.
  • The larger the current passed, the stronger will be the magnetic field produced in the solenoid.
  • The larger the number of turns in the solenoid, the greater will be the magnetic field produced.
9899.

An electrical appliance is earthed to1. Reduce consumption2. Prevent shocks3. Protect the appliance against any damage4. Avoid short-circuiting

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Protect the appliance against any damage

The correct answer is Protect the appliance against any damage.

  • Electrical appliances are earthed to protect from an electric shock.
    • Due to the break of insulation of the wire, the live wire may come in contact with the body of the appliance and pass the current to the appliance, and on being touched a fatal shock can occur.
    • On earth, the appliance will not come in contact with the wire, instead the current will pass through the earth and we remain protected from an electric shock.

  • ​MCB
    • MCB stands for Miniature Circuit Breaker.
    • It automatically switches OFF electrical circuit during any abnormal condition in the electrical network such as overload & short circuit conditions.
    • However, the fuse may sense these conditions but it has to be replaced through MCB can be reset.
    • The MCB is an electromechanical device that guards the electric wires & electrical load against overcurrent so as to avoid any kind of fire or electrical hazards.
  • Electrical Earthing
    • The process of transferring the immediate discharge of the electrical energy directly to the earth with the help of the low resistance wire is known as electrical earthing.
      • The electrical earthing is done by connecting the non-current carrying part of the equipment or neutral supply system to the ground.
  • Importance of Earthing
    • The earthing is essential because of the following reasons:
      • The earthing protects the personnel from the shortcircuit current.
      • The earthing provides the easiest path to the flow of shortcircuit current even after the failure of the insulation.
        • The earthing protects the apparatus and personnel from high voltage surges and lightning discharge.​
9900.

What is Current?

Answer»

The flow of electrons in a circuit is called current, it is measured in Amperes (I).