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2014 EXAMINATION CAREER POINT
1. The velocity-time graph of a body falling from rest under gravity and rebounding from a solid surface is
represented by -
(1) v (2) v
t t
O O
v
(3) (4) v
t
O t
O
Ans. [3]
Sol. If a body falling freely from rest and rebounding from a solid surface, then velocity-time graph of a body is
v
t
O
2. The gravitational force between two objects of mass 1 kg each, separated by a distance of 1m in vacuum will
be -
(1) zero (2) 6.675 × 10–11 N
–11
(3) 13.350 × 10 N (4) 3.337 × 10–11 N
Ans. [2]
Sol. Given r = 1 m
Mass of two bodies = 1 kg
N × m2
(Gravitational constant) G = 6.67 × 10–11
kg 2
find → F = ?
The force acting on each if the object is
Gm1m 2
F=
r2
6.67 × 10 −11 × 1 × 1
=
1
F = 6.67 × 10–11 N
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→ →
3. The force F is acting on an object of mass m. The direction of displacement ( r ) and force ( F ) of the object
is shown by an arrow to the right side. Work done by the force will be –
→
r
→
F
→
F
W = Fs cos θ
Here θ = 90°
= Fs cos 90°
= F.s × 0
W=0J
4. The value of current I and voltage V in the given circuit will be
2Ω
I
+
12V V
– 6Ω 2Ω
2Ω
(1) 2A, 4V (2) 4A, 2V
(3) 1A, 2V (4) 2A, 1V
Ans.[1]
Sol.
A B 2Ω C D
I
+
12V V
– 6Ω 2Ω
H G 2Ω F E
Applied voltage = 12V
According to question :
Branch DE is open circuit
∴ The resistance of branch BC, CF, FG are connected in series.
i.e. Req = 6Ω
∴ Apply ohm's law
At Branch BG
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V = IR
12 = I × 6 (R = 6Ω)
I = 2 Amp.
As mentioned above remaining resistances are connected in series i.e. current flow is same.
And voltage across 2Ω is
V = IR' [R' = 2Ω (Given)]
V=2×2
V = 4V
R' = 2Ω
5. Lenz's law is a consequence of the law of conservation of -
(1) momentum (2) charge
(3) angular momentum (4) energy
Ans. [4]
Sol. Lenz's law is a consequence of the law of conservation of energy.
6. For hearing distinct echoes, the minimum distance of the obstacle from the source of sound must be (Given :
velocity of sound = 344 m/s)
(1) 17.2 m (2) 34.4 m (3) 172 m (4) 344 m
Ans. [1]
Sol. For hearing distinct echoes, the minimum distance of the obstacle from the source of sound must be 17.2 m.
7. Three equal resistors connected in series across a source of V voltage together dissipates 5 W power. If the
same resistors are connected in parallel across the same source of voltage V, the power dissipated will be
(1) 20 W (2) 25 W (3) 40 W (4) 45 W
Ans. [4]
Sol.
V
+ –
R
R R R
R
+ –
R
V
given P = 5W P1 = ?
R′ = 3R R′′ = R/3
voltage = V voltage = V
V2 V2 3V 2
we know that P1 = = =
R′′ R /3 R
V2 V2
P= = using equation (1)
R′ 3R
V2
5= P1 = 3 × 15
3R
V2
⇒ = 15 …..(1) P1 = 45 watt
R
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11. When a body is immersed in a liquid, the buoyant force that acts on the body will be -
(1) vertically downwards (2) vertically upwards
(3) horizontally right side (4) horizontally left side
Ans. [2]
Sol. When a body is immersed in a liquid, the buoyant force that acts on the body will be vertically upwards.
12. The distance between the objective lens and eye-piece of an astronomical telescope will be -
fo fe
(1) (2) (3) fo + fe (4) fo – fe
fe fo
Ans. [3]
Sol. The distance between the objective lens and the eye piece of an astronomical telescope will be fo + fe.
14. By which property are gases and liquids different from solids ?
(1) Volume (2) Mass (3) Conductivity (4) Fluidity
Ans. [4]
Sol. Solids cannot flow.
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H C H
C C
C C H
H C
H
No. of bonds
6 C–C
3 C=C
6 C–H
––––––
15
18. False statement for second period elements is -
(1) change in number of electrons produces ions
(2) numbers of protons and electrons are equal in neutral atom
(3) number of neutrons is less than the number of protons in atoms
(4) change in the number of neutrons in atom produces isotopes
Ans. [3]
Sol. For second period elements number of neutrons are either equal to proton or more than proton.
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23. pH of soda-water is
(1) 7 (2) < 7 (3) > 7 (4) 0
Ans. [2]
Sol. pH of soda water is in between 3 to 4, so it will be < 7.
24. Three crops that contribute maximum to global foodgrain production are -
(1) Wheat, Rice and Maize (2) Wheat, Rice and Barley
(3) Wheat, Maize and Sorghum (4) Rice, Maize and sorghum
Ans. [1]
Sol. Three crops that contribute maximum to global food grain production are wheat, rice and maize.
25. Cell organelle 'Bioplast' was given another name by Benda, which is
(1) Chloroplast (2) Mitochondria (3) Ribosome (4) Lysosome
Ans. [2]
Sol. C.Benda coined the term bioplast for mitochondria
28. The use of disposable paper-cups is more beneficial over disposable plastic-cups, because
(1) it is cheaper
(2) it is easily available
(3) it can be reused
(4) its recycling process has no harmful impact on environment
Ans. [4]
Sol. Paper is biodegradable product.
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31. In which of the following animals jointed legs are not found ?
(1) Palaemon (2) Scorpion (3) Housefly (4) Leech
Ans. [4]
Sol. Leech is a member of Annelida kingdom.
32. Which of the following diseases is not related with sexual transmission ?
(1) Syphilis (2) Gonorrhoea (3) Allergy (4) AIDS
Ans. [3]
Sol. Allergy is not a sexually transmitted diseases.
35. Cell organelle that allows certain substances to enter or come out from the cell is
(1) Ribosome (2) Plasma membrane (3) Centrosome (4) Golgi body
Ans. [2]
Sol. Plasma membrane is selectively permeable to ions and organic molecules & control the movement of
substances in and out of cells.
36. If x, y, z are positive real numbers and a, b, c are rational numbers, then the value of
1 1 1
b −a c −a
+ a −b c− b
+ is
1+ x +x 1+ x +x 1 + x + x a −c
b −c
1 1 1
= b c
+ a c
+ b
x x x x x xa
1+ a + a 1+ b + b 1+ c + c
x x x x x x
1 1 1
= a + a + a
x + xb + xc x + xb + xc x + xb + xc
xa xb xc
xa xb xc xa + xb + xc
= + + = =1
xa + xb + xc xa + xb + xc xa + xb + xc xa + xb + xc
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37. If 3 is the least prime factor of number a and 7 is the least prime factor of number b, then the least prime
factor of a + b is
(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 5 (4) 10
Ans. [1]
Sol. odd + odd = even = 2
39. If 2 is a root of the equation x2 + bx + 12 = 0 and the equation x2 + bx + q = 0 has equal roots, then q =
(1) 8 (2) – 8 (3) 16 (4) – 16
Ans. [3]
Sol. x2 + bx + 12 = 0
4 + 2b + 12 = 0
16
b=– =–8
2
x2 – 8x + q = 0
b2 – 4ac = 0
64 – 4 × q = 0
64 = 4q
64
q= = 16
4
sin θ = cos θ ( 2 + 1)
sin θ
= 2 + 1 ⇒ tan θ = 2 +1
cos θ
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a sin θ + b cos θ = ± a 2 + b 2 − c 2
42. From the top of a 7 m high building, the angle of elevation of the top of a cable tower is 60º and the angle of
depression of its foot is 45º. The height of the tower in metre is
(1) 7 ( 3 – 1) (2) 7 3 (3) 7 + 3 (4) 7 ( 3 + 1)
Ans. [4]
Sol. A
h
C 60º
x B
D 45º E
x
In ∆CDE
7 7
tan 45º = ⇒1= ⇒x=7m
x x
In ∆ABC
h h
tan θ = ⇒ tan 60º =
x 7
h
3 =
7
h= 7 3
height of tower = 7 3 + 7 = 7 ( 3 + 1)
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43. If the system of equations kx + 3y – (k – 3) = 0, 12x + ky – k = 0 has infinitely many solutions, then k =
(1) 6 (2) – 6 (3) 0 (4) None of these
Ans. [1]
Sol. kx + 3y – (k – 3) = 0 12x + ky – k = 0
a1 b c
= 1 = 1
a2 b2 c2
k 3 −(k − 3)
= =
12 k −k
2
k = 36
k=±6
3 k −3
=
k k
3k = k2 – 3k
k2 – 6k = 0
k (k – 6) = 0
k=6
45. A die is thrown twice. The probability that 5 will not come up either of the time is
35 25 1 11
(1) (2) (3) (4)
36 36 36 36
Ans. [2]
Sol. Favorable outcome = 25
Total outcome = 36
25
P(E) =
36
46. If the diameter of a sphere is decreased by 25%, by what percent does its curved surface area decrease ?
(1) 43.75% (2) 21.88% (3) 50% (4) 25%
Ans. [1]
Sol. Let be diameter = x 25% reduce
x 25
r= d2 = x – x
2 100
2
x x 3x
A 1 = 4π =x– =
2 4 4
3x
= πx2 new radius r =
8
2
3x
New area A2 = 4π
8
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9πx 2 9πx 2
=4× =
64 16
9πx 2
πx 2 −
%decrease = 16 × 100
πx 2
7x 2π 700
= × 100 = = 43.75%
16x π2
16
47. In figure, A, B, C and D are four points on a circle. AC and BD intersect at a point E such that ∠BEC = 125º
and ∠ECD = 30º. Then ∠BAC =
A D
125º 30º
B C
48. ABC and BDE are two equilateral triangles such that D is the mid-point of BC. Ratio of the areas of triangles
ABC and BDE is
(1) 2 : 1 (2) 1 : 2 (3) 4 : 1 (4) 1 : 4
Ans. [3]
Sol.
A
x/2
x/2
B D C
3 2
x
A1 4 4x 2
= = =4:1
A2 3x
2 x2
4 2
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6 3
B C
6
AB2 + BC2 = (6 3 ) 2 + (6)2
= 108 + 36
= 144 = AC2
Q ∆ABC is a right angle triangle ∴ ∠B = 90º
50. In figure, ABC is a quadrant of a circle of radius 14 cm and a semicircle is drawn with BC as diameter. The
area of the shaded region is
B
A C
(1) 98 cm2 (2) 154 cm2 (3) 56 cm2 (4) None of these
Ans. [3]
Sol.
B
14 14 2
A C
14
BC = AB2 + AC2
= 142 + 142
= 14 2
πr 2 π (7 2 ) 2
Area of semicircle = = = 49 π
2 2
πθ θ θ
Area of segment = r2 − sin cos
360º 2 2
π × 90º
= 14 × 14 − sin 45º cos 45º
360º
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π 1
= 14 × 14 −
4 2
196π 196 22 1
= − = 196 −
4 2 28 2
22 − 14 8
= 196 = 196 × = 56 cm
28 28
51. The ratio of the volume of a cube to that of a sphere which exactly fits inside the cube is
(1) 6 : π (2) π : 6 (3) π : 12 (4) 12 : π
Ans. [1]
Sol. a=D
a
=r
2
a3 a3 × 3 × 8
Ratio = = =6:π
4 a
3
4 × a 3π
π
3 2
53. The area of a triangle is 5 square units. Two of its vertices are (2, 1) and (3, – 2). The third vertex lies on
y = x + 3. The third vertex is
7 3 3 3 3 13 7 5
(1) , (2) − , (3) − , (4) ,
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Ans. [2]
Sol. (2, 1) , (3, –2) , (x, x + 3)
1
= |2(–2 – x – 3) + 3(x + 3 – 1) + x(1+ 2)| = ± 5
2
⇒ – 2x – 10 + 3x + 6 + 3x = ± 10
4x – 4 = ± 10
4x = 14, – 6
7 3
x= ,–
2 2
7 3
y=± +3 y=– +5
2 2
13 3
= =
2 2
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90º
40º y
Q R
S
(1) 70º (2) 110º (3) 90º (4) 80º
Ans. [4]
Sol. ∠QRT = 180º – (90º + 40º) (angle sum property of ∆)
= 180º – 130º
= 50º
∠y = 50º + 30º = 80º (Ext. angle is sum of opposite interior angle)
56. The club which was most successful, constituted by the men and women of France, after the constitution of
1791 was
(1) Liberty club (2) Zollverein (3) Jacobin club (4) Equality club
Ans. [3]
Sol. The club which was most successful, constituted by the men & women of France after the constitution of
1791 was Jacobin club.
57. The great Indians who were influenced by the thoughts of French Revolution were
(1) Haider Ali & Tipu Sultan (2) Tipu Sultan & Raja Rammohan Ray
(3) Lala Lajpat Rai & Tilak (4) Bahadur Shah Jafar & Laxmibai
Ans. [2]
Sol. The great Indians who were influenced by the thoughts of French revolution were Tipu Sultan & Raja Ram
Mohan Roy.
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58. The use of wood was much needed in 1850s to spread the Indian Railway tracks. It was used
(1) in Buildings (2) in Railway wagons
(3) in Furniture (4) in Sleepers
Ans. [4]
Sol. The use of wood was much needed in 1850s to spread the Indian railway tracks. It was used in sleepers.
60. The first Indian community to start playing the game of Cricket was
(1) Parsee (2) Christian (3) Marathi (4) Bengalee
Ans. [1]
Sol. The first Indian community to start playing the game of cricket was Parsee.
61. The institution like Indian Parliament that was established after the French Revolution in France was
(1) Duma (2) Zollverein (3) House of Lords (4) National Assembly
Ans. [4]
Sol. The institution like Indian parliament that was established after the French revolution in France was National
Assembly.
63. In which conference were International Monetary Fund and World Bank established ?
(1) Brussels (2) Bretton Woods (3) Vienna (4) Washington
Ans. [2]
Sol. International monetary fund & World Bank established in Bretton woods conference.
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65. In which text did Jyotiba Phule write about the injustices of Caste system ?
(1) Amar Jivan (2) Gulamgiri (3) Indirabai (4) Indralekha
Ans. [2]
Sol. In Gulamgiri, Jyotibha Phule wrote about the injustices of Caste system
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74. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
Statement I : Humus content is less in Laterite soils.
Statement II: Red laterite soils are suitable for crops of cashewnut.
Statement III: Laterite soils are found in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
(1) Statement I and Statement II are true, but Statement III is false
(2) Statement II and Statement III are true, but Statement I is false
(3) Statement I and Statement III are true, but Statement II is false
(4) All the three statements are true.
Ans. [4]
Sol. All the three statements are true.
75. According to Census 2011, the state having highest density of population is-
(1) Kerala (2) West Bengal (3) Uttar Pradesh (4) Bihar
Ans. [2]
Sol. According to Census 2011, the state having highest density of population is West Bengal.
76. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I List-II
(A) Division of powers among organs of government (I) Community government
(B) Division of powers between Centre and States (II) Coalition government
(C) Sharing of powers among different social groups (III) Separation of powers
(D) Sharing of powers between two or more than two parties. (IV) Federal government
A B C D
(1) I II III IV
(2) III IV I II
(3) II III IV I
(4) IV III II I
Ans. [2]
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84. Which state was created on the basis of culture, geography and ethnicity ?
(1) Uttarakhand (2) Punjab (3) Gujarat (4) Maharashtra
Ans. [1]
Sol. Uttarakhand was created on the basis of culture, geography & ethnicity
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85. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I List-II
(A) Organisation of employees I. Narmada Bachao Andolan
(B) Long term movement II. Asom Gana Parishad
(C) Support to common or general interest III. FEDECOR
(D) Political party IV. BAMCEF
A B C D
(1) III IV II I
(2) I II IV III
(3) IV I III II
(4) II III I IV
Ans. [3]
88. Which of the following statements are true for National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ?
(A) Right to work with guarantee of job (B) 100 days employment in a year
(C) Implemented in all the regions of the country (D) Provision of unemployment allowances.
(1) A, B and C (2) B, C and D (C) A, B and D (D) A, B, C and D
Ans. [3]
89. Since five years Lalita's father is working in Government school as a teacher. To purchase goods from a
government ration shop which of the following cards should he possess ?
(1) BPL card (2) APL card (3) Aadhar card (4) Antyodaya card
Ans. [2]
90. Which of the following statements are true for mid-day meal scheme ?
(A) Increase in attendance of children in school.
(B) Improvement in nutrition status of the children.
(C) Improvement in examination results of the children.
(D) Increase the interest towards games in the children.
(1) A and B (2) B and C (3) A and D (4) C and D
Ans. [1]
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