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Q. In the photoelectric effect, what happens when the frequency of incident light is increased? (2020)
A.
More electrons are emitted
B.
Electrons are emitted with higher energy
C.
No electrons are emitted
D.
The current decreases
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Solution
Increasing the frequency of incident light increases the energy of emitted electrons, as per E = hf.
Correct Answer: B — Electrons are emitted with higher energy
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Q. In the reaction 2Ag⁺ + Zn → 2Ag + Zn²⁺, which species is reduced? (2023)
A.
Ag⁺
B.
Zn
C.
Ag
D.
Zn²⁺
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Solution
In this reaction, Ag⁺ gains electrons to form Ag, thus it is reduced.
Correct Answer: A — Ag⁺
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Q. In the reaction 2Fe2O3 + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO2, which species is oxidized? (2019)
A.
Fe2O3
B.
C
C.
Fe
D.
CO2
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Solution
In this reaction, carbon (C) is oxidized as it loses electrons to form CO2.
Correct Answer: B — C
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Q. In the reaction 2Fe²⁺ + Cl2 → 2Fe³⁺ + 2Cl⁻, what is being oxidized? (2021)
A.
Fe²⁺
B.
Cl2
C.
Fe³⁺
D.
Cl⁻
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Solution
In this reaction, Fe²⁺ is being oxidized to Fe³⁺ as it loses electrons.
Correct Answer: A — Fe²⁺
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Q. In the reaction Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + Cu, which element is oxidized? (2022)
A.
Zn
B.
Cu²⁺
C.
Zn²⁺
D.
Cu
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Solution
Zinc (Zn) is oxidized as it loses electrons to form Zn²⁺.
Correct Answer: A — Zn
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Q. In thermodynamics, the term 'system' refers to: (2022)
A.
The surroundings
B.
The part of the universe under study
C.
The entire universe
D.
None of the above
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Solution
In thermodynamics, the 'system' refers to the part of the universe that is being studied, while the surroundings are everything else.
Correct Answer: B — The part of the universe under study
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Q. In which direction does the magnetic field point inside a solenoid carrying current? (2023)
A.
From south to north
B.
From north to south
C.
Perpendicular to the axis
D.
It is zero
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Solution
Inside a solenoid, the magnetic field lines run from the north pole to the south pole, similar to a bar magnet.
Correct Answer: B — From north to south
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Q. In which of the following conditions does the entropy of a system increase? (2022)
A.
When a gas is compressed
B.
When a solid melts
C.
When a liquid freezes
D.
When a gas is cooled
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Solution
The entropy of a system increases when a solid melts into a liquid, as the disorder of the system increases.
Correct Answer: B — When a solid melts
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Q. In which of the following does external fertilization occur? (2019)
A.
Frogs
B.
Humans
C.
Birds
D.
Reptiles
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Solution
Frogs typically exhibit external fertilization, where eggs and sperm are released into the water.
Correct Answer: A — Frogs
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Q. In which of the following organisms does binary fission occur? (2019)
A.
Yeast
B.
Amoeba
C.
Hydra
D.
Starfish
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Solution
Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction commonly seen in unicellular organisms like Amoeba.
Correct Answer: B — Amoeba
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Q. In which of the following organisms does external fertilization occur? (2021)
A.
Frog
B.
Human
C.
Dog
D.
Cat
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Solution
Frogs exhibit external fertilization where eggs and sperm are released into the water.
Correct Answer: A — Frog
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Q. In which of the following processes is the enthalpy change (ΔH) equal to the heat absorbed at constant pressure? (2019)
A.
Isothermal process
B.
Isochoric process
C.
Isobaric process
D.
Adiabatic process
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Solution
In an isobaric process, the enthalpy change (ΔH) is equal to the heat absorbed or released at constant pressure.
Correct Answer: C — Isobaric process
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Q. In which part of the flower does fertilization occur? (2019)
A.
Stamen
B.
Ovary
C.
Style
D.
Petal
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Solution
Fertilization occurs in the ovary, where the male gamete from the pollen fuses with the female gamete in the ovule.
Correct Answer: B — Ovary
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Q. In which part of the plant does most respiration occur? (2020)
A.
Roots
B.
Leaves
C.
Stems
D.
Flowers
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Solution
Most respiration occurs in the roots, where energy is needed for nutrient uptake and growth.
Correct Answer: A — Roots
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Q. In which part of the plant does respiration primarily occur? (2020)
A.
Roots
B.
Leaves
C.
Stems
D.
All parts
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Solution
Respiration occurs in all parts of the plant, including roots, leaves, and stems.
Correct Answer: D — All parts
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Q. In which phase do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell? (2019)
A.
Prophase
B.
Metaphase
C.
Anaphase
D.
Telophase
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Solution
During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart and move towards opposite poles of the cell.
Correct Answer: C — Anaphase
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Q. In which phase do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles? (2019)
A.
Prophase
B.
Metaphase
C.
Anaphase
D.
Telophase
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Solution
During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart and move toward opposite poles of the cell.
Correct Answer: C — Anaphase
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Q. In which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the majority of its life? (2021)
A.
M phase
B.
G1 phase
C.
S phase
D.
G2 phase
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Solution
The G1 phase is where the cell spends most of its life, performing normal functions and growing.
Correct Answer: B — G1 phase
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Q. In which process does a substance change from solid to gas without becoming liquid? (2022)
A.
Melting
B.
Sublimation
C.
Condensation
D.
Evaporation
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Solution
The process in which a substance changes from solid to gas without becoming liquid is called sublimation.
Correct Answer: B — Sublimation
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Q. In which process does a substance change from solid to gas? (2022)
A.
Melting
B.
Sublimation
C.
Evaporation
D.
Condensation
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Solution
The process in which a substance changes from solid to gas is called sublimation.
Correct Answer: B — Sublimation
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Q. In which type of collision is kinetic energy conserved? (2019)
A.
Elastic collision
B.
Inelastic collision
C.
Perfectly inelastic collision
D.
All of the above
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Solution
In an elastic collision, both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
Correct Answer: A — Elastic collision
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Q. In which type of reproduction does fertilization occur? (2022)
A.
Asexual reproduction
B.
Binary fission
C.
Sexual reproduction
D.
Budding
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Solution
Fertilization occurs in sexual reproduction, where male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote.
Correct Answer: C — Sexual reproduction
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Q. In which type of reproduction does regeneration occur? (2020)
A.
Asexual reproduction
B.
Sexual reproduction
C.
Both asexual and sexual reproduction
D.
None of the above
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Solution
Regeneration is a form of asexual reproduction where an organism can regrow lost parts.
Correct Answer: A — Asexual reproduction
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Q. In which type of solid are the constituent particles held together by covalent bonds? (2022)
A.
Ionic solids
B.
Covalent network solids
C.
Metallic solids
D.
Molecular solids
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Solution
Covalent network solids are held together by a network of covalent bonds, resulting in very high melting points.
Correct Answer: B — Covalent network solids
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Q. Iron deficiency in plants typically leads to which of the following symptoms? (2022)
A.
Stunted growth
B.
Leaf curling
C.
Interveinal chlorosis
D.
Wilting
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Solution
Iron deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis, where the areas between the veins of leaves turn yellow.
Correct Answer: C — Interveinal chlorosis
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Q. Iron is essential for which of the following functions in plants? (2022)
A.
Chlorophyll synthesis
B.
Water uptake
C.
Nutrient transport
D.
Cell elongation
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Solution
Iron is crucial for chlorophyll synthesis and is involved in various enzymatic reactions in plants.
Correct Answer: A — Chlorophyll synthesis
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Q. The buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid is equal to:
A.
The weight of the object
B.
The weight of the fluid displaced
C.
The density of the object
D.
The pressure of the fluid
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Solution
According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
Correct Answer: B — The weight of the fluid displaced
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Q. The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by which formula? (2020)
A.
C = ε₀A/d
B.
C = Q/V
C.
C = 1/(4πε₀r)
D.
C = V/I
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Solution
The capacitance (C) of a parallel plate capacitor is given by the formula C = ε₀A/d, where A is the area of the plates and d is the separation between them.
Correct Answer: A — C = ε₀A/d
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Q. The concept of 'survival of the fittest' is best associated with which of the following?
A.
Lamarckism
B.
Darwinism
C.
Mendelian Genetics
D.
Modern Synthesis
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Solution
'Survival of the fittest' is a phrase often associated with Darwinism, which emphasizes the role of natural selection in evolution.
Correct Answer: B — Darwinism
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Q. The concept of 'survival of the fittest' is most closely associated with which evolutionary theory?
A.
Lamarckism
B.
Darwinism
C.
Modern Synthesis
D.
Punctuated Equilibrium
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Solution
'Survival of the fittest' is a phrase often associated with Darwinism, which emphasizes natural selection as a key mechanism of evolution.
Correct Answer: B — Darwinism
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