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Exam Year: 2011

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    The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?

    (a)

    Ice is a bad conductor of heat.

    (b)

    Since the surface of the lake is at the same temperature as the air, no heat is lost.

    (c)

    The density of water is maximum at 4°c.

    (d)

    None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given is correct.

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

    (a)

    Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement

    (b)

    Participating in the Second Round Table Conference

    (c)

    Leading a contingent of Indian National Army

    (d)

    Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us? 1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock. 2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases. 3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when:
    1. The orbit is geosynchronous.
    2. The orbit is circular.
    3. The orbit lies in the plane of the earth’s equator.
    4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km.

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    (b)

    1, 3 and 4 only

    (c)

    2 and 4 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    What is the difference between a CFL and a LED lamp? 1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semiconductor material. 2. The average lifespan of a CFL is much longer than that of a LED lamp. 3. A CFL is less energy efficient as compared to an LED lamp.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why? 1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
    2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
    3. They can be installed in wastewater treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S.Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?

    (a)

    To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons

    (b)

    To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary

    (c)

    To facilitate a discussion on India’s Independence in the British Parliament

    (d)

    To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

    (a)

    Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot

    (b)

    Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars

    (c)

    Making judicial system more efficient

    (d)

    None of the (a), (b) and (c) above

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?

    (a)

    Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man

    (b)

    The good of individual is contained in the good of all

    (c)

    The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life

    (d)

    All the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct in this context

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
    1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
    2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
    3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)