NTSE Stage 2 SAT 2013

An animal cell, a plant cell and a bacterium share the following structural features:

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Given above are figures of three kinds of muscle fibres. Which one/ones would you find in the grasshopper's legs?

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A plant that has well differentiated body, special tissues for transport of water and other substances, but does not have seed or fruits is a(n):

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Raju was suffering from severe stomach pain and the doctor diagnosed that he was suffering from peptic ulcers and treated him with antibiotics. He was relieved of pain. What could be the reason for peptic ulcers?

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The average temperature of the Earth remains fairly steady as compared to that of the moon because of the

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In flowers, which one of the following conditions will increase chances of self- pollination?

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Photosynthesis in an aquatic plant was measured by counting the number of O₂ bubbles coming out of the cut end of the plant. What will happen to O₂ production if you use a pipe blow air from your mouth into water in the beker?

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A person with blood group 'A' can donate blood to the persons with blood group 'A' or 'AB' because it

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What would happen to the person if cerebellum of his brain is damaged?

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Which of the following statements are correct? A. Tapeworms are hermaphrodites and undergo self-fertilization. B. Earthworms are hermaphrodites and undergo self-fertilization. C. Tapeworms are hermaphrodites but undergo cross-fertilization. D. Earthworms are hermaphrodites but undergo cross-fertilization

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A group of red beetles lives on green leaves of a tree. Beetles multiply through sexual reproduction. One day, some green beetles are seen among the red beetles. Green beetles breed to od produce green progeny. Crows on the tree eat beetles. Some green beetles appear among the red beetle because

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A group of red beetles lives on green leaves of a tree. Beetles multiply through sexual reproduction. One day, some green beetles are seen among the red beetles. Green beetles breed to od produce green progeny. Crows on the tree eat beetles. The colour composition of beetle population is likely to change in the following manner:

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In the following food chain who gets less energy than the tertiary consumer? Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Eagle

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Non-degradable and fat soluble pollutant, such as DDT enters the food chain, the pollutant

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A drop each of two non-corrosive and non- irritating liquids A and B at a temperature of 22°C are placed on the skin. Liquid A gives a more cooling sensation than liquid B. Which of the following can be said about the liquids A and B?

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There is a mixture of three solid compounds A, B and C. Out of these compounds A and C are soluble in water and compound C is sublimable also. In what sequence the following techniques can be used for their effective separation? I. Filtration II. Sublimation Ill. Crystallisation from water extract IV. Dissolution in water

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Which of the following is a suitable example for illustrating the law of conservation of mass? (Atomic mass of 0 = 16; H=1)

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An element X has 7 electrons in its L shell. What is true about the element X? I. It belongs to period 9 of modern periodic table. II. Its atom contains 9 protons. III. It has a valency of 7. IV. Its atoms can accept an electron to acquire noble gas configuration.

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The reaction between carbon and oxygen can be represented as In which of the following type(s), the above reaction can be classified? I. Combustion reaction II. Displacement reaction III. Endothermic reaction IV. Combination reaction

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A metal carbonate X on treatment with a mineral acid liberates a gas which when passed through aqueous solution of a substance Y gives back X. The substance Y on reaction with the gas obtained at anode during electrolysis of brine gives a compound Z which can decolorise coloured fabrics. The compounds X, Y and Z respectively are

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A salt can be between produced reaction A. a weak acid and weak base B. metal oxide and water C. metal and a mineral acid D. metal oxide and a mineral acid

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Which of the following is true about two statements? Statement I: Reactivity of aluminium decreases when it is dipped in nitric acid. Statement II: A protective layer of aluminium nitrate is formed when aluminium is dipped in nitric acid.

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A silvery white metal X reacts with water at room temperature to produce a water soluble compound Y and a colourless gas Z. The reactions is highly exothermic and the Z catches fire immediately during the reaction. The solution of Y in water on reacting with stoichiometric amount of dilute solution of hydrochloric acid gives a solution of pH 7.0. The compounds X, Y and Z respectively are:

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A compound X is obtained by the reaction of alkaline KMnO₃ with another compound Y followed by acidification. Compound X also reacts with compound Y in presence of few drops of H₂S0₄ to form a sweet smelling compound Z. The compound X Y and Z are respectively.

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Which of the following pairs of compounds of carbon will undergo. combustion as well as addition reactions.

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An element X combines with hydrogen to form a compound XH₃ The element X is placed on the right side of the periodic table. What is true about the element X?

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An element X (atomic number 12) reacts with another element Y (atomic number 17) to form a compound Z. Which of the following statements are true regarding this compound? I. Molecular formula of Z is XY₂ II. It is soluble in water III. X and Y are joined by sharing of electrons IV. It would conduct electricity in the molten state.

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A ship sends a sonar wave to the sea bed which is flat and measured several times over a large area, One day the reflected sound wave takes longer time than in previous measurements. The possible reason is:

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Which of the following ray diagram is correct?

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A concave lens always gives a virtual image. In optical lenses worn by humans which of the following statements is true?

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A geo-stationary satellite is orbiting around earth at height of 30,000 km in circular orbit. The radius of the earth is taken as 6000 km. The geo- stationary satellite comes back to its position after one revolution in exactly 24 hours. Let the acceleration due to gravity (g) be 10 m/s² and mass of satellite be 1000 kg; calculate the work done in 12 hours when moving under gravitational force.

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Consider a simple circuit containing a battery and three identical incandescent bulbs A, B and C. Bulb A is wired in parallel with bulb B and this combination is wired in series with bulb C. What would happen to the brightness of the other two bulbs if bulb A were to burn out?

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Three different circuits (I. II and III) are constructed using identical batteries and resistors of R and 2R ohm. What can be said about current I in arm AB of each circuit?

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A uranium nucleus at rest decays into a thorium nucleus and a helium nucleus, as shown below. Which of the following is true?

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The figure below shows the position of a ball at t = 0, t = 1s, t = 2s, t = 3s and t = 4s: Which of the graph below is a possible graph of the position x(t)?

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The graph shows position as a function of time for two trains A and B running on parallel tracks. For times greater than t = 0, which of the following statement is true?

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The figure shown below depicts the distance travelled by a body as a function of time.The average speed and maximum speed between 0 and 20 are. The average speed and maximum speed between 0 and 20 s are:

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A hypothetical planet has density pradius R. and surface gravitational acceleration If the radius of the planet were doubled, but the planetary density stayed the g. same, the acceleration due to gravity at the planet's surface would be:

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Three rings P, Q and R are dropped at the same time over identical hollow magnets as shown below : Which of the following describes the order in which the ring P, Q and R reach the bottom of the magnet ?

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An electron moving with uniform velocity in x direction enters a region of uniform magnetic field along y direction. Which of the following physical quantity(ies) is (are) non-zero and remain constant? I. Velocity of the electron II. Magnitude of the momentum of the electron III. Force on the electron IV. The kinetic energy of electron

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An open box is made from a square lamina of side 12cm, by cutting equal squares at the corners and folding up the remaining flaps. The volume of this box cannot be

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A has a pair of triangles corresponding sides proportional, and B has a pair of pentagons with corresponding sides proportional, S₁ = A's triangles must be similar S₂ =B's pentagons must be similar Which of the following statement is correct?

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△ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2√3 cm. P is any point in the interior of △ABC, if x,y,z are the distances of P from the sides of the triangle, then x+y+z=?

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Which of the following numbers is the fourth power of a natural number?

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The square of an odd integer must be of the form:

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ABCD is a square with side a. With centres A, B, C and D four circles are drawn such that each circle touches externally two of the remaining three circles. Let 8 be the area of the region in the interior of the square and exterior of the circles. Then the maximum value of & is:

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The value of tan 1° tan 2° tan 3°...tan 89" is:

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ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, c are real, has real roots if:

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An open box A is made from a square piece of tin by cutting equal squares S at the corners and folding up the remaining flaps. Another open box B is made similarly using one of the squares S. If U and V are the volumes of A and B respectively, then which of the following is not possible?

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Which of the following statements holds always?

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Which of the following polygons are uniquely determined when all the sides are give?

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There are several human beings and several dogs in a room. One tenth of the humans have lost a leg. The total numbers of feet are 77. Then the number of dogs is:

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All the arcs in the following diagram are semi-circles. This diagram shows two paths connecting A to B. Path I is the single large semi-circle and Path II consists of the chain of small semi-circles.

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One integer is chosen out of 1, 2, 3, 100. What is the probability that it is neither divisible by 4 nor by 6

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A solid metal sphere of surface area S₁ is melted and recast into a number of smaller spheres. S₂ is the sum of the surface areas of all the smaller spheres. Then

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Which of the following is an irrational number?

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1 and 5 coins are available (as many required). Find the smallest payment which cannot be made by these coins, if not more than 5 coins are allowed.

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Median of a data number which has number of observations below and above it. The median set is a an equal below and of the data 1,9, 4, 3, 7, 6, 8, 8, 12, 15 is

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Suppose you walk from home to the bus stand at 4 km/h and immediately return at x km/h. If the average speed is 6 km/h then x is

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From about 13th century to the time of the French Revolution sumptuary laws were expected to be followed strictly to:

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Choose the correct response from the given options On 3rd March 1933 the famous Enabling Act was passed to: (A) establish dictatorship in Germany. (B) give Hitler the power to rule by decree (C) ban all trade unions. (D) ban all political parties and their affiliates

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Enclosures in England were seen as:

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The Balkans, which was a serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871, was a region comprising of:

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What was Rinderpest?

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Which of the following is a correct match?

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Printing created possibilities of wider circulation of ideas. Who of the following hailed printing as the ultimate gift of God?

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The forest Act of 1878 divided forests into:

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Consider the following statements and identify the correct response from the options given thereafter: Statement I: Hitler said 'In may state the mother is the most important citizen' Statement II: In Nazi Germany while boys were taught to be aggressive, muscular and steel hearted; girls were told that they had to become good mothers.

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Consider the following statements and choose the correct response from the options given thereafter; Statement I: The major cricket tournament of colonial India, the 'Quadrangular' did not represent regions but religious communities. Statement II: The victory of the Hindus' in the 'Quadrangular' cricket tournament in 1923 was equated by a cricket fan with Gandhiji's war on 'untouchability'.

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Match the following columns:

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Consider the following statements and choose the correct response from the options given thereafter: Statement I: The Act of Union 1707 led to the formation of the "United Kingdom of Great Britain". Statement II: The British parliament was henceforth dominated by its English members.

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Consider the following statements and choose the correct response from the options given thereafter: Statement I: Traders and travellers introduced new crops to the land they travelled. Statement II: Noodles most likely travelled from China through Arab traders to Sicily. Statement III: Potato reached the West through travellers and became the staple diet of the poor.

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Assertion (A): Gandhijis idea of satyagraha emphasised on the power of truth and the need to search for truth. Reasoning (R): Gandhiji believed that a satyagrahi could win the battle by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

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Assertion (A): The Civil Disobedience Movement was different from the Non-cooperation Movement. Reason (R): People in the Civil Disobedience Movement were asked not only to refuse cooperation with the British but also to break colonial laws. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.-

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Assertion (A): Coal is a fossil fuel. Reason(R): It is formed due to compression of inorganic material over millions of years. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

assertion-a-coal-is-a-fossil-fuel-reasonr-it-is-formed-due-to-compression-of-inorganic-material-over-millions-of-years-select-the-correct-option-from-the-given-alternatives
Assertion (A): The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh about two hours before Gujarat. Reason(R): Arunachal Pradesh is on a higher latitude than Gujarat. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

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Assertion (A): In India, east coast has more seaports than the west coast. Reason(R): The east coast is broader and is an example of emergent coast. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

assertion-a-in-india-east-coast-has-more-seaports-than-the-west-coast-reasonr-the-east-coast-is-broader-and-is-an-example-of-emergent-coast-select-the-correct-option-from-the-given-alternatives
Which pie diagram represents India's age composition in 2001?

which-pie-diagram-represents-indias-age-composition-in-2001
Assertion (A): The north western parts of India receive rainfall in winter. Reason (R): The winter rainfall in India occurs due to North East monsoon. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

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Which four major ports of India lie on the Golden Quadrilateral?

which-four-major-ports-of-india-lie-on-the-golden-quadrilateral
Match the fishing ports indicated on the map of India (I, H, III and IV) with their respective names. A. Kakinada B. Alappuzha C. Porbandar D. Tuticorin

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Which figure relates the trend of population growth rate 1951-2001?

which-figure-relates-the-trend-of-population-growth-rate-1951-2001
Assertion (A): The Himalayan ranges show change in vegetation from tropical to tundra. Reason (R): In mountainous area with increase in altitude there is corresponding decrease in temperature, which leads to change in vegetation types. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

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Which of the following methods are used to restrict soil erosion? A. Ploughing along contour lines B. Strip cropping da C. Jhumming D. Mixed farming

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Assertion (A): Although only the southern part of India lies in tropical region, the whole of India has tropical climate. Reason (R): Himalaya mountain. ranges protect it from the northerly cold winds. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

assertion-a-although-only-the-southern-part-of-india-lies-in-tropical-region-the-whole-of-india-has-tropical-climate-reason-r-himalaya-mountain-ranges-protect-it-from-the-northerly-cold-winds-select-the-correct-option-from-the-given-alternatives
What does the zig-zag line indicate on the map of India?

what-does-the-zig-zag-line-indicate-on-the-map-of-india
Which of the following feature has similar geological structure with Meghalaya, Karbi Anglong plateau and Cachar Hills?

which-of-the-following-feature-has-similar-geological-structure-with-meghalaya-karbi-anglong-plateau-and-cachar-hills
Assertion (A); Sex Ratio in India is low, Reason (R): Indian society has been unfavourable to females. Select the correct option from the given alternatives.

assertion-a-sex-ratio-in-india-is-low-reason-r-indian-society-has-been-unfavourable-to-females-select-the-correct-option-from-the-given-alternatives
A pilot takes off from an airport at 15°8 latitude and flies 55° due North. What latitude the pilot ha reached?

a-pilot-takes-off-from-an-airport-at-158-latitude-and-flies-55-due-north-what-latitude-the-pilot-ha-reached
Which of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

which-of-the-following-is-not-a-feature-of-indian-federalism
Which of these features is not a guiding value of the Indian Constitution?

which-of-these-features-is-not-a-guiding-value-of-the-indian-constitution
According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which of the following is 'heart and soul' of our Constitution?

according-to-dr-br-ambedkar-which-of-the-following-is-heart-and-soul-of-our-constitution
Democracy is considered to be better than other forms of government. Which of the following statements support this claim? A. It is a more accountable form of government. B. It improves the quality of decision making C. It ensures rapid economic development of citizens D. It enhances the dignity of citizens

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The Constitution. of India was amended in 1992 to make the third-tier of democracy more effective. As a result, at least one-third of all positions in the local bodies are reserved for women. This is because

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In which of the following economies are people more of a resource?

in-which-of-the-following-economies-are-people-more-of-a-resource
Which of the following statements is true of agriculture in Indian economy between 1973 and 2003?

which-of-the-following-statements-is-true-of-agriculture-in-indian-economy-between-1973-and-2003
Which of the following can be considered as Foreign Direct Ins investment made in India? A. The TATAs acquire Corus steel plant abroad. r B. Mr. Donald, an American citizen, acquires 100 shares of an Indian listed company. C. The remittances sent by an Indian doctor in Dubai back to his hometown in Kerala. D. The US multinational Google opens its full-fledged unit at Gurgaon, Haryana.

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We accept paper money as a medium of exchange because

we-accept-paper-money-as-a-medium-of-exchange-because
Which of the following refers to trade barrier in the context of WTO? I. Restrictions on domestic trade II. Not allowing companies to do foreign trade beyond specific quantity III. Restrictions on the export and import of goods IV. Restrictions on the price fixed by companies

which-of-the-following-refers-to-trade-barrier-in-the-context-of-wto-i-restrictions-on-domestic-trade-ii-not-allowing-companies-to-do-foreign-trade-beyond-specific-quantity-iii-restrictions-on-the-export-and-import-of-goods-iv-restrictions-on-the-price-fixed-by-companies

NTSE Stage 2 SAT 2013

An animal cell, a plant cell and a bacterium share the following structural features:

an-animal-cell-a-plant-cell-and-a-bacterium-share-the-following-structural-features

Given above are figures of three kinds of muscle fibres. Which one/ones would you find in the grasshopper's legs?

given-above-are-figures-of-three-kinds-of-muscle-fibres-which-oneones-would-you-find-in-the-grasshoppers-legs

A plant that has well differentiated body, special tissues for transport of water and other substances, but does not have seed or fruits is a(n):

a-plant-that-has-well-differentiated-body-special-tissues-for-transport-of-water-and-other-substances-but-does-not-have-seed-or-fruits-is-an

Raju was suffering from severe stomach pain and the doctor diagnosed that he was suffering from peptic ulcers and treated him with antibiotics. He was relieved of pain. What could be the reason for peptic ulcers?

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The average temperature of the Earth remains fairly steady as compared to that of the moon because of the

the-average-temperature-of-the-earth-remains-fairly-steady-as-compared-to-that-of-the-moon-because-of-the

In flowers, which one of the following conditions will increase chances of self- pollination?

in-flowers-which-one-of-the-following-conditions-will-increase-chances-of-self-pollination

Photosynthesis in an aquatic plant was measured by counting the number of O₂ bubbles coming out of the cut end of the plant. What will happen to O₂ production if you use a pipe blow air from your mouth into water in the beker?

photosynthesis-in-an-aquatic-plant-was-measured-by-counting-the-number-of-o2-bubbles-coming-out-of-the-cut-end-of-the-plant-what-will-happen-to-o2-production-if-you-use-a-pipe-blow-air-from-your-mouth-into-water-in-the-beker

A person with blood group 'A' can donate blood to the persons with blood group 'A' or 'AB' because it

a-person-with-blood-group-a-can-donate-blood-to-the-persons-with-blood-group-a-or-ab-because-it

What would happen to the person if cerebellum of his brain is damaged?

what-would-happen-to-the-person-if-cerebellum-of-his-brain-is-damaged

which-of-the-following-statements-are-correct-a-tapeworms-are-hermaphrodites-and-undergo-self-fertilization-b-earthworms-are-hermaphrodites-and-undergo-self-fertilization-c-tapeworms-are-hermaphrodites-but-undergo-cross-fertilization-d-earthworms-are-hermaphrodites-but-undergo-cross-fertilization

A group of red beetles lives on green leaves of a tree. Beetles multiply through sexual reproduction. One day, some green beetles are seen among the red beetles. Green beetles breed to od produce green progeny. Crows on the tree eat beetles. Some green beetles appear among the red beetle because

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In the following food chain who gets less energy than the tertiary consumer? Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Eagle

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Non-degradable and fat soluble pollutant, such as DDT enters the food chain, the pollutant

non-degradable-and-fat-soluble-pollutant-such-as-ddt-enters-the-food-chain-the-pollutant

A drop each of two non-corrosive and non- irritating liquids A and B at a temperature of 22°C are placed on the skin. Liquid A gives a more cooling sensation than liquid B. Which of the following can be said about the liquids A and B?

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Which of the following is a suitable example for illustrating the law of conservation of mass? (Atomic mass of 0 = 16; H=1)

which-of-the-following-is-a-suitable-example-for-illustrating-the-law-of-conservation-of-mass-atomic-mass-of-0-16-h1

An element X has 7 electrons in its L shell. What is true about the element X? I. It belongs to period 9 of modern periodic table. II. Its atom contains 9 protons. III. It has a valency of 7. IV. Its atoms can accept an electron to acquire noble gas configuration.

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The reaction between carbon and oxygen can be represented as In which of the following type(s), the above reaction can be classified? I. Combustion reaction II. Displacement reaction III. Endothermic reaction IV. Combination reaction

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A salt can be between produced reaction A. a weak acid and weak base B. metal oxide and water C. metal and a mineral acid D. metal oxide and a mineral acid

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Which of the following is true about two statements? Statement I: Reactivity of aluminium decreases when it is dipped in nitric acid. Statement II: A protective layer of aluminium nitrate is formed when aluminium is dipped in nitric acid.

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A compound X is obtained by the reaction of alkaline KMnO₃ with another compound Y followed by acidification. Compound X also reacts with compound Y in presence of few drops of H₂S0₄ to form a sweet smelling compound Z. The compound X Y and Z are respectively.

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Which of the following pairs of compounds of carbon will undergo. combustion as well as addition reactions.

which-of-the-following-pairs-of-compounds-of-carbon-will-undergo-combustion-as-well-as-addition-reactions

An element X combines with hydrogen to form a compound XH₃ The element X is placed on the right side of the periodic table. What is true about the element X?

an-element-x-combines-with-hydrogen-to-form-a-compound-xh3-the-element-x-is-placed-on-the-right-side-of-the-periodic-table-what-is-true-about-the-element-x

A ship sends a sonar wave to the sea bed which is flat and measured several times over a large area, One day the reflected sound wave takes longer time than in previous measurements. The possible reason is:

a-ship-sends-a-sonar-wave-to-the-sea-bed-which-is-flat-and-measured-several-times-over-a-large-area-one-day-the-reflected-sound-wave-takes-longer-time-than-in-previous-measurements-the-possible-reason-is

Which of the following ray diagram is correct?

which-of-the-following-ray-diagram-is-correct

A concave lens always gives a virtual image. In optical lenses worn by humans which of the following statements is true?

a-concave-lens-always-gives-a-virtual-image-in-optical-lenses-worn-by-humans-which-of-the-following-statements-is-true

Consider a simple circuit containing a battery and three identical incandescent bulbs A, B and C. Bulb A is wired in parallel with bulb B and this combination is wired in series with bulb C. What would happen to the brightness of the other two bulbs if bulb A were to burn out?

consider-a-simple-circuit-containing-a-battery-and-three-identical-incandescent-bulbs-a-b-and-c-bulb-a-is-wired-in-parallel-with-bulb-b-and-this-combination-is-wired-in-series-with-bulb-c-what-would-happen-to-the-brightness-of-the-other-two-bulbs-if-bulb-a-were-to-burn-out

Three different circuits (I. II and III) are constructed using identical batteries and resistors of R and 2R ohm. What can be said about current I in arm AB of each circuit?

three-different-circuits-i-ii-and-iii-are-constructed-using-identical-batteries-and-resistors-of-r-and-2r-ohm-what-can-be-said-about-current-i-in-arm-ab-of-each-circuit

A uranium nucleus at rest decays into a thorium nucleus and a helium nucleus, as shown below. Which of the following is true?

a-uranium-nucleus-at-rest-decays-into-a-thorium-nucleus-and-a-helium-nucleus-as-shown-below-which-of-the-following-is-true

The figure below shows the position of a ball at t = 0, t = 1s, t = 2s, t = 3s and t = 4s: Which of the graph below is a possible graph of the position x(t)?

the-figure-below-shows-the-position-of-a-ball-at-t-0-t-1s-t-2s-t-3s-and-t-4s

The graph shows position as a function of time for two trains A and B running on parallel tracks. For times greater than t = 0, which of the following statement is true?

the-graph-shows-position-as-a-function-of-time-for-two-trains-a-and-b-running-on-parallel-tracks-for-times-greater-than-t-0-which-of-the-following-statement-is-true

The figure shown below depicts the distance travelled by a body as a function of time.The average speed and maximum speed between 0 and 20 are. The average speed and maximum speed between 0 and 20 s are:

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A hypothetical planet has density pradius R. and surface gravitational acceleration If the radius of the planet were doubled, but the planetary density stayed the g. same, the acceleration due to gravity at the planet's surface would be:

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Three rings P, Q and R are dropped at the same time over identical hollow magnets as shown below : Which of the following describes the order in which the ring P, Q and R reach the bottom of the magnet ?

three-rings-p-q-and-r-are-dropped-at-the-same-time-over-identical-hollow-magnets-as-shown-below-which-of-the-following-describes-the-order-in-which-the-ring-p-q-and-r-reach-the-bottom-of-the-magnet

An open box is made from a square lamina of side 12cm, by cutting equal squares at the corners and folding up the remaining flaps. The volume of this box cannot be

an-open-box-is-made-from-a-square-lamina-of-side-12cm-by-cutting-equal-squares-at-the-corners-and-folding-up-the-remaining-flaps-the-volume-of-this-box-cannot-be

A has a pair of triangles corresponding sides proportional, and B has a pair of pentagons with corresponding sides proportional, S₁ = A's triangles must be similar S₂ =B's pentagons must be similar Which of the following statement is correct?

a-has-a-pair-of-triangles-corresponding-sides-proportional-and-b-has-a-pair-of-pentagons-with-corresponding-sides-proportional-s1-as-triangles-must-be-similar-s2-bs-pentagons-must-be-similar-which-of-the-following-statement-is-correct

△ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2√3 cm. P is any point in the interior of △ABC, if x,y,z are the distances of P from the sides of the triangle, then x+y+z=?

abc-is-an-equilateral-triangle-of-side-23-cm-p-is-any-point-in-the-interior-of-abc-if-xyz-are-the-distances-of-p-from-the-sides-of-the-triangle-then-xyz

Which of the following numbers is the fourth power of a natural number?

which-of-the-following-numbers-is-the-fourth-power-of-a-natural-number

The square of an odd integer must be of the form:

the-square-of-an-odd-integer-must-be-of-the-form

ABCD is a square with side a. With centres A, B, C and D four circles are drawn such that each circle touches externally two of the remaining three circles. Let 8 be the area of the region in the interior of the square and exterior of the circles. Then the maximum value of & is:

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The value of tan 1° tan 2° tan 3°...tan 89" is:

the-value-of-tan-1-tan-2-tan-3tan-89-is