Q. Which of the following configurations can be used to create a Wheatstone bridge?
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A.
Series only
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B.
Parallel only
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C.
Series and parallel
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D.
None of the above
Solution
A Wheatstone bridge can be formed using a combination of series and parallel resistors.
Correct Answer:
C
— Series and parallel
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Q. Which of the following configurations is incorrect?
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A.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
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B.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
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C.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1
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D.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
Solution
The configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 is incorrect as it exceeds the maximum number of electrons in the 3rd shell.
Correct Answer:
B
— 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
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Q. Which of the following configurations represents a noble gas?
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A.
1s2 2s2 2p6
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B.
1s2 2s2 2p5
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C.
1s2 2s2 2p4
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D.
1s2 2s2 2p3
Solution
The configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 corresponds to Neon, a noble gas.
Correct Answer:
A
— 1s2 2s2 2p6
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Q. Which of the following configurations represents a transition metal?
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A.
[Ar] 4s2 3d10
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B.
[Ne] 3s2 3p6
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C.
[Kr] 5s2 4d5
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D.
[Xe] 6s2
Solution
The configuration [Kr] 5s2 4d5 represents Molybdenum (Mo), a transition metal.
Correct Answer:
C
— [Kr] 5s2 4d5
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Q. Which of the following configurations will produce a magnetic field that is uniform in space?
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A.
A long straight wire
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B.
A circular loop of wire
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C.
Two parallel wires carrying current in the same direction
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D.
A solenoid
Solution
A solenoid produces a uniform magnetic field in its interior, as described by the Biot-Savart Law.
Correct Answer:
D
— A solenoid
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Q. Which of the following configurations will produce a uniform magnetic field using the Biot-Savart Law?
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A.
A straight wire
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B.
A circular loop
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C.
A solenoid
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D.
A single current element
Solution
A solenoid produces a uniform magnetic field inside it, as described by the Biot-Savart Law.
Correct Answer:
C
— A solenoid
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Q. Which of the following configurations will produce the strongest magnetic field at the center?
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A.
A single straight wire
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B.
A circular loop of wire
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C.
A solenoid
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D.
A toroid
Solution
A toroid produces the strongest magnetic field at its center due to the closed loop configuration of the wire.
Correct Answer:
D
— A toroid
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Q. Which of the following correctly describes gravitational field lines?
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A.
They point away from the mass.
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B.
They are always straight lines.
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C.
They never intersect.
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D.
They can be closed loops.
Solution
Gravitational field lines never intersect because it would imply two different gravitational forces acting on the same point.
Correct Answer:
C
— They never intersect.
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Q. Which of the following correctly describes gravitational potential energy?
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A.
It is a scalar quantity.
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B.
It is a vector quantity.
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C.
It can be negative.
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D.
Both A and C.
Solution
Gravitational potential energy is a scalar quantity and can be negative when the object is within the gravitational field of another mass.
Correct Answer:
D
— Both A and C.
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Q. Which of the following correctly describes the gravitational field strength at a distance r from a mass M?
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A.
g = GM/r
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B.
g = GM/r²
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C.
g = Gm/r²
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D.
g = Gm/r
Solution
The gravitational field strength (g) at a distance r from a mass M is given by g = GM/r².
Correct Answer:
B
— g = GM/r²
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Q. Which of the following correctly describes the gravitational force between two objects?
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A.
It depends on the medium between them
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B.
It is independent of the distance between them
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C.
It is proportional to the product of their masses
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D.
It can be shielded by other masses
Solution
The gravitational force is proportional to the product of the masses of the two objects.
Correct Answer:
C
— It is proportional to the product of their masses
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Q. Which of the following correctly describes the gravitational force?
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A.
It is always attractive
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B.
It can be repulsive
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C.
It acts only at short distances
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D.
It is stronger than electromagnetic force
Solution
The gravitational force is always attractive and acts over long distances, though it is weaker than the electromagnetic force.
Correct Answer:
A
— It is always attractive
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Q. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between gravitational potential and gravitational field?
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A.
Potential is the derivative of field.
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B.
Field is the derivative of potential.
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C.
Both are independent.
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D.
They are equal.
Solution
The gravitational field is the negative gradient of gravitational potential.
Correct Answer:
B
— Field is the derivative of potential.
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Q. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between gravitational force and distance?
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A.
Directly proportional
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B.
Inversely proportional
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C.
Exponential
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D.
Linear
Solution
Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the centers of two masses.
Correct Answer:
B
— Inversely proportional
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Q. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between gravitational force and mass? (2019)
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A.
Directly proportional
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B.
Inversely proportional
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C.
Independent
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D.
Exponential
Solution
The gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the two objects.
Correct Answer:
A
— Directly proportional
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Q. Which of the following countries is landlocked? (2023)
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A.
Nepal
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B.
Bangladesh
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C.
India
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D.
Bhutan
Solution
Nepal is a landlocked country, surrounded by India and China.
Correct Answer:
A
— Nepal
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Q. Which of the following countries was not a founding member of the United Nations?
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A.
United States
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B.
China
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C.
India
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D.
Germany
Solution
Germany was not a founding member of the United Nations; it joined later.
Correct Answer:
D
— Germany
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Q. Which of the following cycles involves the movement of water through the ecosystem? (2021)
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A.
Carbon cycle
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B.
Nitrogen cycle
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C.
Water cycle
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D.
Phosphorus cycle
Solution
The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere.
Correct Answer:
C
— Water cycle
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Q. Which of the following cycles is essential for the growth of plants? (2021)
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A.
Water cycle
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B.
Carbon cycle
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C.
Nitrogen cycle
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D.
All of the above
Solution
All of the above cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen) are essential for the growth of plants.
Correct Answer:
D
— All of the above
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Q. Which of the following cycles is involved in the process of photosynthesis? (2022)
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A.
Nitrogen cycle
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B.
Carbon cycle
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C.
Phosphorus cycle
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D.
Water cycle
Solution
The carbon cycle is involved in photosynthesis, as plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Correct Answer:
B
— Carbon cycle
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Q. Which of the following d-block elements has the highest atomic radius?
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A.
Scandium
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B.
Titanium
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C.
Vanadium
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D.
Chromium
Solution
Scandium has the highest atomic radius among the given d-block elements.
Correct Answer:
A
— Scandium
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Q. Which of the following d-block elements is a good conductor of electricity?
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A.
Copper
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B.
Zinc
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C.
Cadmium
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D.
Mercury
Solution
Copper (Cu) is known for its excellent electrical conductivity.
Correct Answer:
A
— Copper
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Q. Which of the following d-block elements is a liquid at room temperature?
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A.
Mercury (Hg)
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B.
Gold (Au)
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C.
Platinum (Pt)
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D.
Silver (Ag)
Solution
Mercury (Hg) is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
Correct Answer:
A
— Mercury (Hg)
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Q. Which of the following d-block elements is used in making alloys?
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A.
Gold
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B.
Silver
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C.
Nickel
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D.
Lead
Solution
Nickel (Ni) is commonly used in making various alloys due to its strength and corrosion resistance.
Correct Answer:
C
— Nickel
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Q. Which of the following data sets has the highest variance? A: {1, 2, 3}, B: {1, 1, 1}, C: {1, 5, 9}, D: {2, 2, 2}. (2020)
Solution
Variance of A = 0.67, B = 0, C = 12, D = 0. Thus, C has the highest variance.
Correct Answer:
C
— C
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Q. Which of the following demographic transitions is characterized by high birth and death rates followed by a decline in death rates?
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A.
Stage 1
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B.
Stage 2
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C.
Stage 3
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D.
Stage 4
Solution
Stage 2 of the demographic transition model is characterized by high birth and declining death rates, leading to population growth.
Correct Answer:
B
— Stage 2
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Q. Which of the following describes a consistent system of linear equations?
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A.
It has no solutions.
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B.
It has exactly one solution.
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C.
It has infinitely many solutions.
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D.
It can have either one or infinitely many solutions.
Solution
A consistent system can either have one solution or infinitely many solutions.
Correct Answer:
D
— It can have either one or infinitely many solutions.
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Q. Which of the following describes a dependent system of linear equations?
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A.
The equations have no solutions.
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B.
The equations have exactly one solution.
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C.
The equations have infinitely many solutions.
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D.
The equations are parallel.
Solution
Dependent systems have infinitely many solutions as they represent the same line.
Correct Answer:
C
— The equations have infinitely many solutions.
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Q. Which of the following describes a polynomial function?
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A.
A function that can be expressed as a sum of powers of x with constant coefficients.
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B.
A function that includes variables in the denominator.
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C.
A function that has a variable exponent.
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D.
A function that is defined only for integer values of x.
Solution
A polynomial function is defined as a function that can be expressed as a sum of powers of x with constant coefficients.
Correct Answer:
A
— A function that can be expressed as a sum of powers of x with constant coefficients.
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Q. Which of the following describes a polynomial that is not a function?
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A.
A polynomial with a degree of 0.
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B.
A polynomial with a degree of 1.
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C.
A polynomial that includes a variable in the denominator.
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D.
A polynomial with complex coefficients.
Solution
A polynomial that includes a variable in the denominator is not a polynomial function.
Correct Answer:
C
— A polynomial that includes a variable in the denominator.
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