NSO - 2015

Logical Reasoning
Q 1.

How many such symbols are there in the given arrangement each of which is
immediately preceded by a number and immediately followed by a letter?

5 8 # B F L ? 4 * M 7 9 G H 2 M 3 + 8 4 ? $ P Q 6 R 7 * H T

A 2

B 3

C 4

D 5
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Three different positions of a dice are shown here. Which symbol will be on the face
opposite to the face with symbol*?
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A ▢

B ∆

D +

Q 3.

Read the following information carefully.

(i) A # B means B is at 1 metre to the right of (A)
(ii) A $ B means B is at 1 metre to the North of (A)
(iii) A * B means B is at 1 metre to the left of (A)
If M is facing towards North, according to M # N $ O * P, in which direction is P with
respect to M?
 A East

B West

C North

D South

Q 4.

Which of the following Venn diagrams best depicts the relationship amongst "Teachers,
Men, Players"?

D
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Q 5.
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In which of the following options, Fig. (X) is exactly embedded as one of its part?
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C
 D

Q 6.

Find the missing number, if a certain rule is followed row-wise or column-wise in the
given matrix.

A 4

B 6

C 9

D 8

Q 7.

Select the correct water image of the given Fig.(X).

Q 8.

There is a certain relationship between figures (i) and (ii). Establish the similar
relationship between figures (iii) and (iv) by selecting a suitable figure from the options
which will replace the (?) in figure(iv).

Q 9.

Select a figure from the options which will continue the same series as established by
the Problem Figures.

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Q 10.
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If P + Q means 'P is the brother of Q', P × Q means 'P is the wife of Q' and P ÷ Q
means 'P is the daughter of Q', then which of the following means 'A is the niece of D'?
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A A ÷ B × C + D
 B A × B + C ÷ D

C A + C ÷ B × D

D A ÷ C + B ÷ D

Science
Q 11.

The speed of sound in different media is different. Which of the following options is
correct regarding the speed of sound in different media?

A Oxygen < Mud < Water

B Ice < Stone < Alcohol

C Fruit juice < Iron < Air

D Steam < Kerosene < Mercury

Q 12.

A cube of side a rests on the floor as shown in the given figure. Given that the pressure
exerted by this cube on the floor is P, what is the pressure exerted by another cube of
the same material of side 4a ?
(Take g = 10 N kg -1 )

A P

B 2P

C 4P

D 16P

Q 13.

The given diagram shows a brick wall in between a man and a camp fire. How does
thermal energy from the camp fire reach the man?
 A Radiation → Convection → Conduction

B Conduction → Conduction → Convection

C Radiation → Conduction → Convection

D Radiation → Conduction → Radiation

Q 14.

United Football Club is playing an evening match. The team's jersey has blue and white
stripes. What colour would the stripes appear under floodlights which produce a yellow
light?

A Black and yellow

B Blue and white

C Blue and yellow

D Black and white

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Q 15.
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The given diagram shows the night sky in which stars are visible. Identify P, Q, R and S.
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P Q R S
A Big dipper Little dipper Pole star Cassiopeia

B Little dipper Big dipper Cassiopeia Pole star

C Cassiopeia Pole star Big dipper Small dipper

D Little dipper Big dipper Pole star Cassiopeia

 Q 16.

The diagram shows a soft iron core coiled with wire.

When the switch is turned on, iron nails are attracted. Which of the following ways will
make the soft iron core to attract all the iron nails?

A Decrease the number of cells

B Increase the number of turns in coil

C Place the soft iron core outside the coil

D None of these

Q 17.

A car is accelerating on a road in the direction shown in the figure. The tyre shown is
connected to the engine. In which direction is the force of friction exerted by the road on
the tyre?

A P

B Q

C R

D S

Q 18.

Read the given statements and select the correct option.

Statement 1 : The size of a hydrogen balloon increases as it rises in air.
Statement 2 : The material from which the balloon is made can be easily stretched.

A Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of
statement 1.
B Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of
statement 1.
C Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

D Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

Q 19.

Anju walks 8 m to the east, then 6 m to the south, then 8 m to the west and finally 6 m
to the north. What is the distance covered and displacement of Anju?

--------Distance travelled -- Displacement

A 0 m ------------------------ 0 m

B 0 m ------------------------ 28 m

C 28 m ----------------------- 0 m

D 28 m ------------------------ 28 m 56 sh
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Q 20.
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Deepak put twenty ice cubes of the same volume into four containers packed with
different materials. He recorded the time taken for the ice to melt in each case. The table
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shows his results. Which of the boxes should he choose to carry ice that he needs to
take to a friend's house 120 km away?
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Container with
A Melting time : 3h 10 min
thermocol
Container with ice
B Melting time : 2h 05 min
paper
Container with
C Melting time : 30 min
sand
Container with
D Melting time : 1h 15 min
sawdust

Q 21.

A positively charged object attracts a suspended light conducting ball. The light
conducting ball can be
(i) negatively charged
(ii) positively charged
(iii) neutral
 A (i) only

B (ii) only

C (ii) and (iii) only

D (i) and (iii) only

Q 22.

The terminals of a battery are joined by a length of resistance wire. Which change, on its
own will decrease the current through the battery?

A Connecting an identical wire in series with the first one.

B Covering the wire with plastic insulation.

C Using a shorter wire of the same material and same thickness.

D Using a thicker wire of the same material and same length.

Q 23.

Metals are good conductors because

A Outer electrons are strongly bound to the atom

B Outer electrons are loosely bound to the atom

C Inner electrons are loosely bound to the atom

D Protons can detach from the nucleus and conduct electricity.

Q 24.

Figure gives the speed-time graph of the motion of a car. What is the ratio of the
distance travelled by the car during the last two seconds to the total distance travelled in
seven seconds?

A 1 : 9
 B 2 : 9

C 1 : 3

D 4 : 9

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Q 25.

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Match the column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.

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A (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (v), (D) - (iii), (E) - (ii)

B (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv), (E) - (v)

C (A) - (v), (B) - (iv), (C) - (iii), (D) - (ii), (E) - (i)

D (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (v), (E) - (iii)

Q 26.

Each beaker shown in the given options, contains two same sized strips of different
metals fastened together and immersed in hydrochloric acid. After 5 minutes, which
beaker will contain the least amount of zinc ions?

D
 Q 27.

Three unknown solutions are taken in test tubes. Different indicators are added to these
solutions to test their nature.

Identify the substances X, Y and Z.

X Y Z
A Soap solution Lime water Grape juice

B Milk of magnesia Lemon juice Slaked lime

C Salt solution Tamarind juice Calamine solution

D Antacid Sour milk Glucose solution

Q 28.

Read the given statements about synthetic fibres and plastics carefully.
I. Polycot is a mixture of two types of fibres, polyester and cotton.
II. Calendar, woollen clothes and cold drink cans are all non-biodegradable.
III. Uniforms of firemen have coating of nylon to make them flame resistant.
IV. Polythene and PVC are the examples of thermosetting plastics.
Which of these statements is/are incorrect?

A II and IV

B I and III

C Only II

D II, III and IV

Q 29.

Match the column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
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A (v)--------(iv)-------(i)---------(ii)--------(iii)

B (ii)--------(iv)-------(i)---------(v)--------(iii)

C (v)--------(iv)-------(iii)--------(ii)--------(i)

D (ii)--------(iii)-------(iv)--------(v)--------(i)

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Q 30.
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Solution of which of the following oxides in water will change the colour of red litmus to
blue?
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A Carbon dioxide
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B Copper oxide

C Phosphorus trioxide

D Sulphur dioxide

Q 31.

Plants do not grow well when the soil is either too acidic or too basic. What should be
added to the soil if it is too acidic?

A Lemon juice

B Vinegar

C Quick lime

D Organic matter
 Q 32.

Fill in the blanks by choosing an appropriate option.

__I__are used in the manufacture of detergents, fibres, polythene and other man-made
plastics. __II__obtained from natural gas, is used in the production of fertilisers (urea).
Petroleum is also called __III__ due to its great commercial importance.

I II III
A Fossil fuels Petroleum gas Black gold

B Petrochemicals Coal gas Diesel

C Petrochemicals Hydrogen gas Black gold

D Coal products CNG Paraffin wax

Q 33.

Mrs. Usha, a science teacher performed the following experiments:

Experiment 1 : She heated sugar in a China dish. A black substance was obtained
along with caramel fumes.
Experiment 2 : She mixed sand and crushed naphthalene balls in a China dish. Then
she covered the China dish with a watch glass with some ice kept on it and heated.
Crystals of pure naphthalene were seen on the underside of the watch glass.
Identify the changes taking place in these experiments.

Experiment 1 : Chemical change, Crystallisation

A
Experiment 2 : Physical change, Decomposition
Experiment 1 : Physical change, Crystallisation
B
Experiment 2 : Chemical change, Sublimation
Experiment 1 : Physical change, Crystallisation
C
Experiment 2 : Physical change, Crystallisation
Experiment 1 : Chemical change, Decomposition
D Experiment 2 : Physical change, Sublimation and
Crystallisation

Q 34.

Read the following statements and select the option which correctly fills any three
blanks.
(i) In __(A)__ irrigation emitters let out trickling water near the roots. (ii) Removing the
chaff from the grain is called __(B)__, while separation of the grain from the crop is
called __(C)__. (iii) The organic substance obtained from dead plants and animal wastes
is__(D)__. (iv) Wheat and gram are rabi crops, while maize and __(E)__ are kharif crops.
 A (B) - Winnowing, (D) - Manure, (E) - Oats

B (B) - Winnowing, (C) - Threshing, (E) - Cotton

C (A) - Drip, (D) - Fertilizer, (E) - Mustard

D (A) - Sprinkler, (B) - Threshing, (C) - Winnowing

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Q 35.

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Refer to the given diagram of nitrogen cycle.

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Match the letter from the above diagram with the processes/substances given below and
select the correct option.
(A) Animal protein
(B) Nitrate ion
(C) Plant protein
(D) Nitrite ion
(E) Dead organic matter

P Q R S T
A (B) (D) (C) (A) (E)

B (B) (D) (A) (C) (E)

C (D) (B) (A) (C) (E)

D (D) (B) (C) (A) (E)

Q 36.

Red Data Book keeps the record of _______.

A Endangered animals and plants

B Endemic animals and plants

C Extinct animals and plants

D Both A and C

Q 37.
Study the given flow chart.

Which of the following is suitable heading for X, Y and Z?

X Y Z
A Core zone Manipulation zone Buffer zone

B Buffer zone Core zone Manipulation zone

C Manipulation zone Buffer zone Core zone

D Core zone Buffer zone Manipulation zone

Q 38.

Natasha put a plant cell and an animal cell of similar size in two similar dishes
containing the same amount of water overnight. The next day, she observed the cells
under the microscope and noticed that the animal cell has burst and the plant cell looked
more bloated. She drew the following conclusions:
(i) The animal cell has only a thin layer of cell membrane. When too much water enters
it, it bursts.
(ii) Plant cell has cell wall made up of cellulose which is very strong material and
prevents the cell from bursting.
(iii) The plant cell contains vacuole and therefore can absorb more water.
(iv) The animal cell does not possess vacuole.
Which of the above given conclusions are correct?

A (i) and (ii)

B (iii) and (iv)

C (i), (ii) and (iii)

D All of these

Q 39.

Select the incorrect statement regarding the given figure.

 A The part labelled P produces both male gametes and androgen.

B The sperms collect and mature in Q.

C The parts R and S have no role in reproduction.

D The part T is located outside the abdominal cavity and protects P and Q inside it.

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Q 40.

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Study the given Venn diagram. X is likely to be _______.
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A A group of people smoking cigarettes

B Youngsters dancing in a disco

C A farmer spraying pesticides near a river

D Construction work going on at a building site

Q 41.

Which of the following organisms has been incorrectly described?

Organism Adaptation Habitat

Has large ears to increase
A Fennec fox Desert
exposed area to lose heat quickly
Has twining stems to
B Morning glory Forest
climb up around a support
Has talons to grip
C Owl Forest
prey tightly
Has blowholes on the top of
the body to allow breathing of
D Walrus Ocean
atmospheric air while the rest
of the body is under water
 Q 42.

Study the given flow chart.

What are P, Q and R respectively?

P Q R
Hydrochloric
A Saliva Nutrients
acid
B Saliva Water Waste

C Hydrochloric acid Nutrients Water

D Bile Water Waste

Q 43.

Transpiration is the loss of water from the surface of a plant. Which of the following
statements describes why this process is useful for plants?

A It cools down plants, preventing overheating on sunny days.

B It helps the plant to get rid of excess water, protecting plant cells from bursting.

C It enables the mass flow of inorganic nutrients and water up the plant body.

D Both A and C

Q 44.

Unscramble the given words and select the option that gives name of the process of
washing wool with soap water to remove dirt and greese.

A NSERHAIG
 B DCNRIAG

C GTRNSOI

D GURSOCNI

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Q 45.

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Refer to the given figure showing cross-section of a flower and select the correct option
to fill the blanks in the following paragraph.

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Fertilization takes place when pollen grains from the male part, __(i)__ reach the part of
the flower labelled __(ii)__. The __(iii)__ increases in size and becomes the fruit, while
__(iv)__ becomes the seeds.

--------(i) -- (ii) -- (iii) -- (iv)

A P ---- R ---- Q ---- R

B T ---- Q ---- Q ---- R

C S ---- Q ---- R ---- Q

D S ---- R ---- Q ---- R

Achiever's Section
Q 46.

Direction :Refer to the given passage and answer questions 46 and 47.We can see an
image not only on a plane surface, but also on a curved one. For example we can see
our image on a steel spoon. The image formed at the outer surface of a spoon is upright
and the image formed at the inner surface of the spoon is smaller and inverted.

The outer surface of the spoon which is bulging out acts like a ________ and inner side
of spoon acts like a ________.

A Concave mirror, convex mirror

B Convex mirror, concave mirror

C Plane mirror, convex lens

D Concave lens, concave mirror

 Q 47.

Direction : Refer to the given passage and answer questions 46 and 47.We can see an
image not only on a plane surface, but also on a curved one. For example we can see
our image on a steel spoon. The image formed at the outer surface of a spoon is upright
and the image formed at the inner surface of the spoon is smaller and inverted.

If we move the spoon (inner surface) slowly away from our face, how does the image
change?

A The image becomes bigger and it appears upright.

B The image becomes bigger and it appears inverted.

C The image becomes smaller and it appears inverted.

D The image becomes smaller and it appears upright.

Q 48.

Refer to the given figures of bacteria X, Y and Z and read the statements (i), (ii), (iii) and
(iv) regarding them.

(i) Bacterium X can be causal organism of typhoid.

(ii) Bacterium Y can cause a disease which disrupts proper exchange of gases.
(iii) Bacterium Z can convert lactose sugar of milk into lactic acid.
(iv) Bacterium X can be the causal organism of cholera.
Which of these statements are incorrect?

A (i) only

B (i) and (ii) only

C (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

D (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Q 49.

A copper vessel exposed to moist air for a long time is shown in figure I and sulphur
powder is burnt in oxygen as shown in figure II.
1, 2, 3 and 4 are respectively

A CuO, CO 2 , SO 2 , H 2 SO 3

B CuCO 3 , Cu(OH) 2 , H 2 SO 3 , SO 2

C Cu, CuO, H 2 S, H 2 SO 4

D Cu(OH) 2 , CuCO 3 , SO 2 , H 2 SO 3

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Q 50.
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Diabetics who are on rapid-acting insulin are advised not to wait more than 15 minutes
to eat after taking an insulin shot. Which of the following best explains this?

A Insulin is required for the proper absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.
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B The insulin injection may prevent the body from absorbing the glucose necessary to
maintain blood glucose concentrations.
C The injection of insulin can lead to dangerously low blood glucose concentration.

D The insulin injection can lead to dangerously low blood calcium concentration.
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Answers
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Logical

Reasoning
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1.B, 2.C, 3.C, 4.C, 5.D, 6.A, 7.B, 8.D, 9.C, 10.A,

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11.D, 12.C, 13.D, 14.A, 15.D, 16.B, 17.D, 18.B, 19.C, 20.A, 21.D, 22.A, 23.B, 24.B, 25.D, 26.A,
27.D, 28.D, 29.A, 30.B, 31.C, 32.C, 33.D, 34.B, 35.D, 36.D, 37.D, 38.A, 39.C, 40.D, 41.D,
42.C, 43.D, 44.D, 45.D,

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46.B, 47.C, 48.A, 49.D, 50.C,