Q. Which of the following processes is not governed by the First Law of Thermodynamics?
A.
Isothermal expansion
B.
Adiabatic compression
C.
Isochoric heating
D.
None of the above
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Solution
All the listed processes are governed by the First Law of Thermodynamics, so the answer is 'None of the above'.
Correct Answer: D — None of the above
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Q. Which of the following processes is NOT influenced by auxins? (2021)
A.
Phototropism
B.
Gravitropism
C.
Apical dominance
D.
Fruit ripening
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Solution
Fruit ripening is primarily influenced by ethylene, not auxins.
Correct Answer: D — Fruit ripening
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Q. Which of the following processes is NOT influenced by plant hormones? (2021)
A.
Seed germination
B.
Fruit ripening
C.
Photosynthesis
D.
Flowering
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Solution
Photosynthesis is a biochemical process that is not directly influenced by plant hormones.
Correct Answer: C — Photosynthesis
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Q. Which of the following processes is primarily regulated by auxins? (2021)
A.
Phototropism
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Respiration
D.
Transpiration
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Solution
Auxins are primarily responsible for phototropism, the growth of plants towards light.
Correct Answer: A — Phototropism
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Q. Which of the following processes is spontaneous at constant temperature and pressure?
A.
Decreasing entropy
B.
Increasing entropy
C.
Constant entropy
D.
None of the above
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Solution
A spontaneous process at constant temperature and pressure is characterized by an increase in entropy.
Correct Answer: B — Increasing entropy
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Q. Which of the following processes is used to produce synthetic rubber?
A.
Polymerization
B.
Condensation
C.
Hydrogenation
D.
Saponification
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Solution
Synthetic rubber is produced through polymerization of monomers such as butadiene and styrene.
Correct Answer: A — Polymerization
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Q. Which of the following processes occurs during aerobic respiration in plants? (2020)
A.
Fermentation
B.
Glycolysis
C.
Anaerobic respiration
D.
Photosynthesis
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Solution
Glycolysis is the first step in aerobic respiration, where glucose is broken down to produce energy.
Correct Answer: B — Glycolysis
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Q. Which of the following processes occurs during expiration? (2023)
A.
Diaphragm contracts
B.
Intercostal muscles relax
C.
Lungs expand
D.
Air is drawn in
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Solution
During expiration, the diaphragm relaxes and the intercostal muscles also relax, leading to a decrease in thoracic volume and expulsion of air from the lungs.
Correct Answer: B — Intercostal muscles relax
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Q. Which of the following processes occurs during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis? (2020)
A.
Calvin cycle
B.
Photolysis of water
C.
Carbon fixation
D.
Synthesis of glucose
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Solution
Photolysis of water occurs during the light-dependent reactions, producing oxygen and electrons.
Correct Answer: B — Photolysis of water
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Q. Which of the following processes occurs in the chloroplasts? (2019)
A.
Glycolysis
B.
Krebs cycle
C.
Photosynthesis
D.
Fermentation
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Solution
Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, where light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
Correct Answer: C — Photosynthesis
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Q. Which of the following processes occurs in the nucleus of a cell? (2023)
A.
Photosynthesis
B.
Cell respiration
C.
DNA replication
D.
Protein synthesis
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Solution
DNA replication occurs in the nucleus, where the cell's genetic material is housed.
Correct Answer: C — DNA replication
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Q. Which of the following processes occurs in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts? (2020)
A.
Calvin cycle
B.
Light-dependent reactions
C.
Light-independent reactions
D.
Photorespiration
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Solution
The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur in the thylakoid membranes.
Correct Answer: B — Light-dependent reactions
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Q. Which of the following processes occurs in the thylakoid membranes? (2020)
A.
Calvin cycle
B.
Light-dependent reactions
C.
Light-independent reactions
D.
Photorespiration
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Solution
The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur in the thylakoid membranes.
Correct Answer: B — Light-dependent reactions
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Q. Which of the following processes results in an increase in entropy?
A.
Isothermal compression
B.
Adiabatic expansion
C.
Isobaric heating
D.
All of the above
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Solution
Isobaric heating increases the temperature and volume of the gas, leading to an increase in entropy.
Correct Answer: C — Isobaric heating
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Q. Which of the following programming languages was developed first? (1957)
A.
Fortran
B.
COBOL
C.
LISP
D.
C
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Solution
Fortran, developed in the 1950s, was one of the earliest high-level programming languages, predating COBOL, LISP, and C.
Correct Answer: A — Fortran
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Q. Which of the following properties is characteristic of covalent network solids? (2019)
A.
High electrical conductivity
B.
Brittleness
C.
Low melting points
D.
Solubility in water
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Solution
Covalent network solids are typically brittle due to the strong covalent bonds that do not allow for easy deformation.
Correct Answer: B — Brittleness
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Q. Which of the following properties is characteristic of ionic solids? (2021)
A.
High electrical conductivity
B.
Low melting point
C.
Brittleness
D.
Malleability
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Solution
Ionic solids are typically brittle due to the strong electrostatic forces between the ions, which cause them to shatter when force is applied.
Correct Answer: C — Brittleness
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Q. Which of the following properties is characteristic of liquids?
A.
Definite shape
B.
Definite volume
C.
Compressibility
D.
High viscosity
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Solution
Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.
Correct Answer: B — Definite volume
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Q. Which of the following properties is NOT associated with liquids?
A.
Surface tension
B.
Viscosity
C.
Compressibility
D.
Fluidity
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Solution
Liquids are generally incompressible, so compressibility is not a property associated with them.
Correct Answer: C — Compressibility
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Q. Which of the following properties is NOT typical of elastomers?
A.
High elasticity
B.
Low tensile strength
C.
Good resilience
D.
Brittleness
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Solution
Brittleness is not a typical property of elastomers; they are known for their high elasticity and resilience.
Correct Answer: D — Brittleness
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Q. Which of the following properties is NOT typical of liquids?
A.
High density
B.
Low compressibility
C.
Fixed volume
D.
Fixed shape
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Solution
Liquids have a fixed volume but do not have a fixed shape; they take the shape of their container.
Correct Answer: D — Fixed shape
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Q. Which of the following properties is typical of metallic solids? (2019)
A.
Brittleness
B.
Electrical conductivity
C.
Low melting point
D.
Insulating nature
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Solution
Metallic solids are known for their high electrical conductivity due to the presence of free-moving electrons.
Correct Answer: B — Electrical conductivity
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Q. Which of the following properties of liquids is affected by temperature?
A.
Density
B.
Viscosity
C.
Surface tension
D.
All of the above
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Solution
All these properties change with temperature; for example, viscosity decreases with increasing temperature.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
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Q. Which of the following provides evidence for evolution through common descent? (2010)
A.
Fossil records
B.
Homologous structures
C.
Vestigial organs
D.
All of the above
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Solution
All of the above options provide evidence for evolution through common descent, showing how different species share common ancestors.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
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Q. Which of the following quadratic equations has a maximum value?
A.
x² + 4x + 4 = 0
B.
x² - 2x + 1 = 0
C.
x² - 3x + 2 = 0
D.
x² + 2x - 8 = 0
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Solution
A quadratic equation has a maximum value when the coefficient of x² is negative. Here, all options have a positive coefficient, but the first option can be rewritten to show its vertex form.
Correct Answer: A — x² + 4x + 4 = 0
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Q. Which of the following quadrilaterals has all sides equal and opposite angles equal?
A.
Square
B.
Rectangle
C.
Trapezium
D.
Rhombus
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Solution
A rhombus has all sides equal and opposite angles equal.
Correct Answer: D — Rhombus
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Q. Which of the following quadrilaterals has diagonals that are equal in length but not necessarily perpendicular?
A.
Rhombus
B.
Rectangle
C.
Trapezium
D.
Kite
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Solution
In a rectangle, the diagonals are equal in length but are not necessarily perpendicular.
Correct Answer: B — Rectangle
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Q. Which of the following quadrilaterals has diagonals that are equal in length but not perpendicular?
A.
Square
B.
Rectangle
C.
Rhombus
D.
Trapezium
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Solution
In a rectangle, the diagonals are equal in length but not perpendicular.
Correct Answer: B — Rectangle
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Q. Which of the following quadrilaterals has diagonals that are equal in length?
A.
Rhombus
B.
Trapezium
C.
Rectangle
D.
Kite
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Solution
In a rectangle, the diagonals are equal in length.
Correct Answer: C — Rectangle
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Q. Which of the following quadrilaterals has diagonals that are not equal but bisect each other?
A.
Rectangle
B.
Square
C.
Rhombus
D.
Kite
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Solution
In a kite, the diagonals bisect each other but are not equal in length.
Correct Answer: D — Kite
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