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Q1976
#1976
Chemistry → Atomic Structure and Periodic Classification → Atomic Models: Dalton, Rutherford, Bohr
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Moderate
Which one of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford's
α
\alpha
α
-particle scattering experiment ?
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Playbook: Atomic Structure and Periodic Classification
A
Most of the space in the atom is empty.
B
The radius of the atom is about
10
5
10^5
1
0
5
times the radius of the nucleus.
C
Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits.
D
Nearly all the mass of the atom resides in the nucleus.
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Q1977
#1977
Chemistry → Chemical Reactions → Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
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Easy
Reaction of quick lime (
CaO
\text{CaO}
CaO
) with water to produce slaked lime (
Ca(OH)
2
\text{Ca(OH)}_2
Ca(OH)
2
) is an example of
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Playbook: Chemical Reactions
A
Displacement reaction.
B
Endothermic reaction.
C
Decomposition reaction.
D
Exothermic reaction.
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Q1978
#1978
Physics → Energy Sources → Energy Sources
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Easy
Which one of the following is not a bio-mass energy source ?
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Playbook: Energy Sources
A
Wood
B
Nuclear reactor
C
Gobar gas
D
Coal
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Q1979
#1979
Physics → Light and Optics → Light Phenomena and Spectrum
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Easy
Twinkling of stars is due to
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Playbook: Light and Optics
A
particular frequencies of the starlight.
B
reflection of starlight from the oceanic surface.
C
atmospheric refraction of starlight.
D
magnetic field of Earth.
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Q1980
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Physics → Sound → Wave Equation, Speed, and Frequency Bands
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Easy
Which one of the following cannot be the unit of frequency of a sound wave ?
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Playbook: Sound
A
dB
B
s
−
1
s^{-1}
s
−
1
C
Hz
D
m
i
n
−
1
min^{-1}
mi
n
−
1
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Q1981
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Physics → Sound → Sound Behaviours — Reflection, Echo, Reverberation, Beats
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Easy
'Beats' is a phenomenon that occurs when frequencies of two harmonic waves are
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Playbook: Sound
A
equal.
B
far apart.
C
multiples of each other.
D
nearly same.
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Q1982
#1982
Physics → Light and Optics → Refraction, Speed of Light and TIR
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Moderate
Light waves are incident on an air-glass boundary. Some of the light waves are reflected and some are refracted in the glass. Which one of the following properties is the same for the incident wave and the refracted wave ?
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Playbook: Light and Optics
A
Speed
B
Direction
C
Brightness
D
Frequency
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Q1983
#1983
Physics → Oscillations and Waves → Simple Harmonic Motion and General Waves
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Easy
Which one of the following statements is true for a simple harmonic oscillator ?
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Playbook: Oscillations and Waves
A
Force acting is directly proportional to the displacement from the mean position and is in same direction.
B
Force acting is directly proportional to the displacement from the mean position and is in opposite direction.
C
Acceleration of the oscillator is constant.
D
The velocity of the oscillator is not periodic.
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Q1984
#1984
Biology → Plant Biology → Seed, Fruit and Embryo Development
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Easy
During seed germination, the part of the embryo which grows into root is
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Playbook: Plant Biology
A
Radicle.
B
Plumule.
C
Cotyledon.
D
Epicotyl.
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Q1985
#1985
Biology → Reproduction → Angiosperm Reproduction — Pollination and Fertilization
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Easy
In a typical flower, germinating pollen grains pass through several parts of the gynoecium before they reach the ovule. A list of the parts of gynoecium is given below in different combinations. Choose the combination that represents the correct sequence of pollen tube pathway/journey :
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Playbook: Reproduction
A
Style, Stigma, Ovary
B
Stigma, Style, Ovary
C
Pistil, Stigma, Ovary
D
Ovary, Pistil, Style
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Q1986
#1986
Biology → Cell Biology → Osmosis and Tonicity
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Hard
If human blood is placed in a 2% detergent solution, what will happen to the RBC ?
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Playbook: Cell Biology
A
The RBC will shrink.
B
The RBC will swell and become turgid.
C
The RBC will swell and burst.
D
The RBC will lyse.
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Q1987
#1987
Biology → Human Physiology → Nutrition, Vitamins and Minerals
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Easy
The major source of vitamins and minerals for vegetarians is
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Playbook: Human Physiology
A
black gram and wheat.
B
rice and mustard.
C
vegetables and fruits.
D
soya bean and milk.
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Q1988
#1988
Physics → Light and Optics → Refraction, Speed of Light and TIR
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Moderate
If a ray of light enters from a rarer medium to a denser medium at zero angle of incidence, it would
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Playbook: Light and Optics
A
reflect back.
B
go straight.
C
turn towards right.
D
bend at 45°.
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Q1989
#1989
Physics → Light and Optics → Refraction, Speed of Light and TIR
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Moderate
Mirage is an illustration of
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Playbook: Light and Optics
A
only dispersion of light.
B
only reflection of light.
C
only total internal reflection of light.
D
both refraction and total internal reflection of light.
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Q1990
#1990
Chemistry → Acids, Bases and Salts → Salts and Common Compounds
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Moderate
Common salt (
NaCl
\text{NaCl}
NaCl
) is not used as a raw material for preparation of which one of the following compounds ?
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Playbook: Acids, Bases and Salts
A
Bleaching powder
B
Baking soda
C
Plaster of Paris
D
Washing soda
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Q1991
#1991
History → Ancient India → Harappan and Indus Valley Civilization
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Hard
Which one of the following Harappan sites was a specialised centre for making shell objects ?
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Playbook: Ancient India
A
Lothal
B
Balakot
C
Amri
D
Kot Diji
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Q1992
#1992
History → Ancient India → Mahajanapadas, Magadha and Mauryan Empire
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Moderate
Which one of the following was not a part of the dhamma of King Ashoka ?
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Playbook: Ancient India
A
Honouring the king
B
Tolerance of religions other than one's own
C
Respecting Brahmanas
D
Promoting the welfare of his subjects
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Q1993
#1993
History → Medieval India → Bhakti and Sufi Movements
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Moderate
Which of the following statements about Saguna bhakti traditions is/are correct ? 1. Saguna bhakti traditions focus on the worship of specific deities such as Vishnu or his avatars. 2. In Saguna bhakti traditions, Gods and Goddesses are conceptualised in anthropomorphic forms. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Playbook: Medieval India
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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Q1994
#1994
History → Medieval India → Other Medieval Kingdoms (Chola, Rajput, Ahom, Sikh)
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Hard
At which one of the following places was a Shiva temple not constructed under the patronage of the Chola rulers ?
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Playbook: Medieval India
A
Chidambaram
B
Thanjavur
C
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
D
Naneghat
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Q1995
#1995
History → Modern India → British Economic Policy and Industrial India
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Hard
Which of the following statements about the Deccan Riots Commission is/are correct ? 1. The Commission did not hold enquiries in the districts which were not affected. 2. The Commission did record the statements of ryots, sahukars and eye-witnesses. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Playbook: Modern India
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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Q1996
#1996
History → Medieval India → Bhakti and Sufi Movements
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Moderate
Which one of the following is the correct meaning of ziyarat ?
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Playbook: Medieval India
A
Pilgrimage to the tombs of sufi saints
B
The practice of revenue farming
C
The death anniversary of a sufi shaikh
D
A form of Islamic divorce
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Q1997
#1997
Geography → Oceanography → Marine Ecosystems — Coral Reefs
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Hard
Keppel Island is completely bleached mainly due to the expansion of
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Playbook: Oceanography
A
Starfish.
B
Blue whale.
C
Octopus.
D
Sea horse.
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Q1998
#1998
Geography → Indian Geography — Physical Features → Indian Rivers, Lakes and Water Bodies
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Moderate
Which one of the following rivers is not a tributary of river Brahmaputra ?
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Playbook: Indian Geography — Physical Features
A
River Manas
B
River Kameng
C
River Mahananda
D
River Subansiri
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Q1999
#1999
Geography → Earth's Structure, Landforms and Geological Time → Earth's Interior, Crust and Plate Tectonics
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Moderate
Which one of the following is not a minor plate ?
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Playbook: Earth's Structure, Landforms and Geological Time
A
Cocos Plate
B
Nazca Plate
C
Caroline Plate
D
Antarctic Plate
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Q2000
#2000
Geography → Earth's Structure, Landforms and Geological Time → Earth's Interior, Crust and Plate Tectonics
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Moderate
Advantage(s) of tectonic activity in Iceland include(s) : 1. Source of natural geothermal energy 2. Creation of new land 3. Attraction of tourists Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Playbook: Earth's Structure, Landforms and Geological Time
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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