Uttar Pradesh: State Level Question Paper & Solutions (SAT) - 2015-16 | NTSE for Class 10 PDF Download

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101. The sky appears blue due to: 
 (1) reflection of light   (2) refraction of light  
 (3) total internal reflection of light (4) scattering of light 
101. 4 
101. Due to scattering of light. 
 
102. 
2 3 2 3
22 FeO Al AlO Fe ? ? ? , this reaction is an example of a: 
 (1) combination reaction   (2) double displacement reaction 
 (3) decomposition reaction  (4) displacement reaction 
102. 4 
102. 
2 3 2 3
Fe O 2Al Al O 2Fe ? ? ? 
 This reaction is an example of displacement reaction. 
 
103. The chemical formula of banking soda is: 
 (1) 
3
NaHCO   (2) 
23
NaCO 
 (3) 
2
CaOCl   (4) 
4
CaSO 
103. 1 
103. 
3
NaHCO , sodium bicarbonate is commonly called as baking soda. 
 
104. Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion: 
 (1) antibiotic   (2) analgesic 
 (3) antacid   (4) antiseptic 
104. 3 
104. Antacids like ? ?
2
Mg OH Milk of magnesia are used for treating indigestion. 
 
105. The kidney in human being are a part of the system for: 
 (1) nutrition   (2) respiration 
 (3)  excretion   (4) transportation 
105. 3 
105. The filtration of blood takes place in kidney. 
 
106. The xylem in plants are responsible for: 
 (1) transport of water   (2) transport of food 
 (3) transport of amino acid  (4) transport of oxygen 
106. 1 
106. Transport of water in plants is through Xylem. 
 
107. The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about: 
 (1) 25 meter   (2) 2.5 cm 
 (3) 25 cm   (4) 2.5 meter 
107. 3 
107. 25 cm 
 
108. The plant hormone is: 
 (1) insulin   (2) thyroxine 
 (3) oestrogen   (4) cytokinin 
108. 4 
108. The plant hormones include Auxin, Cytokinin, Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, ethylene. 
 
109. The gap between two neurons is called a: 
 (1) dendrite   (2) synapse 
 (3) axon   (4) impulse 
109. 2 
109. The gap between two neurons is called synapse. 
 
110. The device used for measuring electric current is: 
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101. The sky appears blue due to: 
 (1) reflection of light   (2) refraction of light  
 (3) total internal reflection of light (4) scattering of light 
101. 4 
101. Due to scattering of light. 
 
102. 
2 3 2 3
22 FeO Al AlO Fe ? ? ? , this reaction is an example of a: 
 (1) combination reaction   (2) double displacement reaction 
 (3) decomposition reaction  (4) displacement reaction 
102. 4 
102. 
2 3 2 3
Fe O 2Al Al O 2Fe ? ? ? 
 This reaction is an example of displacement reaction. 
 
103. The chemical formula of banking soda is: 
 (1) 
3
NaHCO   (2) 
23
NaCO 
 (3) 
2
CaOCl   (4) 
4
CaSO 
103. 1 
103. 
3
NaHCO , sodium bicarbonate is commonly called as baking soda. 
 
104. Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion: 
 (1) antibiotic   (2) analgesic 
 (3) antacid   (4) antiseptic 
104. 3 
104. Antacids like ? ?
2
Mg OH Milk of magnesia are used for treating indigestion. 
 
105. The kidney in human being are a part of the system for: 
 (1) nutrition   (2) respiration 
 (3)  excretion   (4) transportation 
105. 3 
105. The filtration of blood takes place in kidney. 
 
106. The xylem in plants are responsible for: 
 (1) transport of water   (2) transport of food 
 (3) transport of amino acid  (4) transport of oxygen 
106. 1 
106. Transport of water in plants is through Xylem. 
 
107. The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about: 
 (1) 25 meter   (2) 2.5 cm 
 (3) 25 cm   (4) 2.5 meter 
107. 3 
107. 25 cm 
 
108. The plant hormone is: 
 (1) insulin   (2) thyroxine 
 (3) oestrogen   (4) cytokinin 
108. 4 
108. The plant hormones include Auxin, Cytokinin, Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, ethylene. 
 
109. The gap between two neurons is called a: 
 (1) dendrite   (2) synapse 
 (3) axon   (4) impulse 
109. 2 
109. The gap between two neurons is called synapse. 
 
110. The device used for measuring electric current is: 
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 (1) generator   (2) galvanometer 
 (3) ammeter   (4) motor 
110. 3 
110. ammetre 
 
111. The image produced by a concave lens is always: 
 (1) real   (2) virtual 
 (3) inverted   (4) enlarged 
111. 2 
111. Virtual 
 
112. The unit of electrical energy is: 
 (1) watt   (2) kilowatt 
 (3) kilowatt per hour   (4) kilowatt hour 
112. 4 
112. kilowatt hours. 
 
113. A solution turns red litmus into blue, its pH is likely to be: 
 (1) 1    (2) 4 
 (3) 5    (4) 10 
113. 4 
113. A solution of pH 10 would be basic and will turn red litmus into blue. 
 
114. The anther contains: 
 (1) sepals   (2) ovules 
 (3) carpel   (4) pollengrains 
114. 4 
114. Anther is the male part of a flower and contains male gametes in pollen grains. 
 
115. The main factor of depletion of ozone layer is: 
 (1) chlorofluorocarbons   (2) oxygen 
 (3) sulphur   (4) nitrogen 
115. 1 
115. CFCs react with ozone ? ?
3
O and thus deplete the ozone layer. 
 
116. Which part of the human brain is most developed: 
 (1) cerebrum   (2) cerebellum 
 (3) hypothalamus   (4) medulla oblangeta 
116. 1 
116. Since birth, cerebrum is the most developed part of the human brain. 
 
117. The full form of T. S. H is: 
 (1) thyroxin stimulating hormone (2) thymein stimulating hormone 
 (3) tyrocin stimulating hormone (4) thyroid stimulating hormone 
117. 4 
117. TSH = Thyroid Stimulation Hormone 
 
118. The drugs obtain from plant is: 
 (1) caolin   (2) insulin 
 (3) magnesium sulphate   (4) morphine 
118. 4 
118. It is an analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium (poppy plant) 
 
119. Artificial soap is: 
 (1) sodium stearate   (2) lloril sulphuric acid 
 (3) lloril alcohol   (4) sodium lloril sulphate 
119. 4 
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101. The sky appears blue due to: 
 (1) reflection of light   (2) refraction of light  
 (3) total internal reflection of light (4) scattering of light 
101. 4 
101. Due to scattering of light. 
 
102. 
2 3 2 3
22 FeO Al AlO Fe ? ? ? , this reaction is an example of a: 
 (1) combination reaction   (2) double displacement reaction 
 (3) decomposition reaction  (4) displacement reaction 
102. 4 
102. 
2 3 2 3
Fe O 2Al Al O 2Fe ? ? ? 
 This reaction is an example of displacement reaction. 
 
103. The chemical formula of banking soda is: 
 (1) 
3
NaHCO   (2) 
23
NaCO 
 (3) 
2
CaOCl   (4) 
4
CaSO 
103. 1 
103. 
3
NaHCO , sodium bicarbonate is commonly called as baking soda. 
 
104. Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion: 
 (1) antibiotic   (2) analgesic 
 (3) antacid   (4) antiseptic 
104. 3 
104. Antacids like ? ?
2
Mg OH Milk of magnesia are used for treating indigestion. 
 
105. The kidney in human being are a part of the system for: 
 (1) nutrition   (2) respiration 
 (3)  excretion   (4) transportation 
105. 3 
105. The filtration of blood takes place in kidney. 
 
106. The xylem in plants are responsible for: 
 (1) transport of water   (2) transport of food 
 (3) transport of amino acid  (4) transport of oxygen 
106. 1 
106. Transport of water in plants is through Xylem. 
 
107. The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about: 
 (1) 25 meter   (2) 2.5 cm 
 (3) 25 cm   (4) 2.5 meter 
107. 3 
107. 25 cm 
 
108. The plant hormone is: 
 (1) insulin   (2) thyroxine 
 (3) oestrogen   (4) cytokinin 
108. 4 
108. The plant hormones include Auxin, Cytokinin, Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, ethylene. 
 
109. The gap between two neurons is called a: 
 (1) dendrite   (2) synapse 
 (3) axon   (4) impulse 
109. 2 
109. The gap between two neurons is called synapse. 
 
110. The device used for measuring electric current is: 
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 (1) generator   (2) galvanometer 
 (3) ammeter   (4) motor 
110. 3 
110. ammetre 
 
111. The image produced by a concave lens is always: 
 (1) real   (2) virtual 
 (3) inverted   (4) enlarged 
111. 2 
111. Virtual 
 
112. The unit of electrical energy is: 
 (1) watt   (2) kilowatt 
 (3) kilowatt per hour   (4) kilowatt hour 
112. 4 
112. kilowatt hours. 
 
113. A solution turns red litmus into blue, its pH is likely to be: 
 (1) 1    (2) 4 
 (3) 5    (4) 10 
113. 4 
113. A solution of pH 10 would be basic and will turn red litmus into blue. 
 
114. The anther contains: 
 (1) sepals   (2) ovules 
 (3) carpel   (4) pollengrains 
114. 4 
114. Anther is the male part of a flower and contains male gametes in pollen grains. 
 
115. The main factor of depletion of ozone layer is: 
 (1) chlorofluorocarbons   (2) oxygen 
 (3) sulphur   (4) nitrogen 
115. 1 
115. CFCs react with ozone ? ?
3
O and thus deplete the ozone layer. 
 
116. Which part of the human brain is most developed: 
 (1) cerebrum   (2) cerebellum 
 (3) hypothalamus   (4) medulla oblangeta 
116. 1 
116. Since birth, cerebrum is the most developed part of the human brain. 
 
117. The full form of T. S. H is: 
 (1) thyroxin stimulating hormone (2) thymein stimulating hormone 
 (3) tyrocin stimulating hormone (4) thyroid stimulating hormone 
117. 4 
117. TSH = Thyroid Stimulation Hormone 
 
118. The drugs obtain from plant is: 
 (1) caolin   (2) insulin 
 (3) magnesium sulphate   (4) morphine 
118. 4 
118. It is an analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium (poppy plant) 
 
119. Artificial soap is: 
 (1) sodium stearate   (2) lloril sulphuric acid 
 (3) lloril alcohol   (4) sodium lloril sulphate 
119. 4 
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119. Sodium lauryl sulphate. Soaps are sodium salts of fally acids whereas as detergents are sulphate salts of fally 
acids. 
 
120. The example of thermosetting plastic is: 
 (1) polythene   (2) polyvionyl chloride 
 (3) bakelite   (4) polystyrene 
120. 3 
120. Thermosetting plastics are those which cannot be remoulded. Eg. Bakelite 
 
121. The suitable catalyst in hydrogenation of oil is: 
 (1) Fe   (2) Pt 
 (3) Ni   (4) Mo 
121. 3 
121. 
2
H adsorbed on Ni, Pt or Pd is used for the hydrogenation of vegetable oil to vegetable ghee. 
 
122. Sphygmomanometer measure: 
 (1) blood pressure   (2) pulse-rate 
 (3) heart beat   (4) sugar level 
122. 1 
122. Sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure. 
 
123. A lens have power +5D.  This lens will be: 
 (1) a convex lens of focal length 0.20 m (2) a concave lens of focal length 0.20 m 
 (3) a convex lens of focal length 0.20 m (4) a concave lens of focal length 0.05 m 
 
123. 3 
123. A convex lens of focal length 0.20 m as ? ?
? ?
1
PD
fm
?  
 
124. The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carry current: 
 (1) is zero   (2) decreases as we move towards its end 
 (3) increases as we move towards its end (4) is the same at all points 
124. 4 
124. Is same for all points µ
0
ni 
 
125. Which of the following is incorrect: 
 (1) 1 ampere × 1 second = 1 coulomb (2) 1 coulomb × 1 joule = 1 volt 
 (3) 1 volt × 1 coulomb = 1 joule (4) 1 volt × 1 ampere = 1 joule per second 
125. 2 
125. As W = QV ? 1C × 1J ? 1 volt. So option 2 is in correct. 
 
126. Gene are present: 
 (1) in cell   (2) in nucleus 
 (3) in mitochondria   (4) on chromosomes 
126. 4 
126. Genes are segement of DNA present on chromosomes. 
 
127. Which of the following is made in anaerobic respiration: 
 (1) ethyl alcohol   (2) ethylene  
 (3) glucose   (4) glycerol 
127. 1 
 
6 12 6 2 5 2
2 2 2
Glucose EthylAlcohol
C H O C H OH CO ATP ? ? ? ? ?
 
 
128. Explosive material is: 
 (1) picric acid   (2) tetracycline 
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101. The sky appears blue due to: 
 (1) reflection of light   (2) refraction of light  
 (3) total internal reflection of light (4) scattering of light 
101. 4 
101. Due to scattering of light. 
 
102. 
2 3 2 3
22 FeO Al AlO Fe ? ? ? , this reaction is an example of a: 
 (1) combination reaction   (2) double displacement reaction 
 (3) decomposition reaction  (4) displacement reaction 
102. 4 
102. 
2 3 2 3
Fe O 2Al Al O 2Fe ? ? ? 
 This reaction is an example of displacement reaction. 
 
103. The chemical formula of banking soda is: 
 (1) 
3
NaHCO   (2) 
23
NaCO 
 (3) 
2
CaOCl   (4) 
4
CaSO 
103. 1 
103. 
3
NaHCO , sodium bicarbonate is commonly called as baking soda. 
 
104. Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion: 
 (1) antibiotic   (2) analgesic 
 (3) antacid   (4) antiseptic 
104. 3 
104. Antacids like ? ?
2
Mg OH Milk of magnesia are used for treating indigestion. 
 
105. The kidney in human being are a part of the system for: 
 (1) nutrition   (2) respiration 
 (3)  excretion   (4) transportation 
105. 3 
105. The filtration of blood takes place in kidney. 
 
106. The xylem in plants are responsible for: 
 (1) transport of water   (2) transport of food 
 (3) transport of amino acid  (4) transport of oxygen 
106. 1 
106. Transport of water in plants is through Xylem. 
 
107. The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about: 
 (1) 25 meter   (2) 2.5 cm 
 (3) 25 cm   (4) 2.5 meter 
107. 3 
107. 25 cm 
 
108. The plant hormone is: 
 (1) insulin   (2) thyroxine 
 (3) oestrogen   (4) cytokinin 
108. 4 
108. The plant hormones include Auxin, Cytokinin, Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, ethylene. 
 
109. The gap between two neurons is called a: 
 (1) dendrite   (2) synapse 
 (3) axon   (4) impulse 
109. 2 
109. The gap between two neurons is called synapse. 
 
110. The device used for measuring electric current is: 
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 (1) generator   (2) galvanometer 
 (3) ammeter   (4) motor 
110. 3 
110. ammetre 
 
111. The image produced by a concave lens is always: 
 (1) real   (2) virtual 
 (3) inverted   (4) enlarged 
111. 2 
111. Virtual 
 
112. The unit of electrical energy is: 
 (1) watt   (2) kilowatt 
 (3) kilowatt per hour   (4) kilowatt hour 
112. 4 
112. kilowatt hours. 
 
113. A solution turns red litmus into blue, its pH is likely to be: 
 (1) 1    (2) 4 
 (3) 5    (4) 10 
113. 4 
113. A solution of pH 10 would be basic and will turn red litmus into blue. 
 
114. The anther contains: 
 (1) sepals   (2) ovules 
 (3) carpel   (4) pollengrains 
114. 4 
114. Anther is the male part of a flower and contains male gametes in pollen grains. 
 
115. The main factor of depletion of ozone layer is: 
 (1) chlorofluorocarbons   (2) oxygen 
 (3) sulphur   (4) nitrogen 
115. 1 
115. CFCs react with ozone ? ?
3
O and thus deplete the ozone layer. 
 
116. Which part of the human brain is most developed: 
 (1) cerebrum   (2) cerebellum 
 (3) hypothalamus   (4) medulla oblangeta 
116. 1 
116. Since birth, cerebrum is the most developed part of the human brain. 
 
117. The full form of T. S. H is: 
 (1) thyroxin stimulating hormone (2) thymein stimulating hormone 
 (3) tyrocin stimulating hormone (4) thyroid stimulating hormone 
117. 4 
117. TSH = Thyroid Stimulation Hormone 
 
118. The drugs obtain from plant is: 
 (1) caolin   (2) insulin 
 (3) magnesium sulphate   (4) morphine 
118. 4 
118. It is an analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium (poppy plant) 
 
119. Artificial soap is: 
 (1) sodium stearate   (2) lloril sulphuric acid 
 (3) lloril alcohol   (4) sodium lloril sulphate 
119. 4 
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119. Sodium lauryl sulphate. Soaps are sodium salts of fally acids whereas as detergents are sulphate salts of fally 
acids. 
 
120. The example of thermosetting plastic is: 
 (1) polythene   (2) polyvionyl chloride 
 (3) bakelite   (4) polystyrene 
120. 3 
120. Thermosetting plastics are those which cannot be remoulded. Eg. Bakelite 
 
121. The suitable catalyst in hydrogenation of oil is: 
 (1) Fe   (2) Pt 
 (3) Ni   (4) Mo 
121. 3 
121. 
2
H adsorbed on Ni, Pt or Pd is used for the hydrogenation of vegetable oil to vegetable ghee. 
 
122. Sphygmomanometer measure: 
 (1) blood pressure   (2) pulse-rate 
 (3) heart beat   (4) sugar level 
122. 1 
122. Sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure. 
 
123. A lens have power +5D.  This lens will be: 
 (1) a convex lens of focal length 0.20 m (2) a concave lens of focal length 0.20 m 
 (3) a convex lens of focal length 0.20 m (4) a concave lens of focal length 0.05 m 
 
123. 3 
123. A convex lens of focal length 0.20 m as ? ?
? ?
1
PD
fm
?  
 
124. The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carry current: 
 (1) is zero   (2) decreases as we move towards its end 
 (3) increases as we move towards its end (4) is the same at all points 
124. 4 
124. Is same for all points µ
0
ni 
 
125. Which of the following is incorrect: 
 (1) 1 ampere × 1 second = 1 coulomb (2) 1 coulomb × 1 joule = 1 volt 
 (3) 1 volt × 1 coulomb = 1 joule (4) 1 volt × 1 ampere = 1 joule per second 
125. 2 
125. As W = QV ? 1C × 1J ? 1 volt. So option 2 is in correct. 
 
126. Gene are present: 
 (1) in cell   (2) in nucleus 
 (3) in mitochondria   (4) on chromosomes 
126. 4 
126. Genes are segement of DNA present on chromosomes. 
 
127. Which of the following is made in anaerobic respiration: 
 (1) ethyl alcohol   (2) ethylene  
 (3) glucose   (4) glycerol 
127. 1 
 
6 12 6 2 5 2
2 2 2
Glucose EthylAlcohol
C H O C H OH CO ATP ? ? ? ? ?
 
 
128. Explosive material is: 
 (1) picric acid   (2) tetracycline 
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 (3) cellulose nitrate   (4) Bakelite 
128. 1, 3 
128. Both picric acid and cellulose nitrate are used as explosives. 
 
129. A simple pendulum perform 18 oscillation per second the mechanical wave produced by it will be: 
 (1) sound wave   (2) ultrasonic wave 
 (3) subsonic wave   (4) electromagnetic wave 
129. 1 
129. Sound wave but of frequency which is less then audible range. 
 
130. The power of electric power station is 200 mega watt, the electrical energy produced by it daily, will be: 
 (1) 200 mega watt hour   (2) 4800 mega watt hour 
 (3) 4800 mega watt   (4) 48 joule 
130. 2 
130. Energy produced in 
6
1 S 200 10 J. ?? 
 Energy produced in 1 day 
 
6
200 10 86400S ? ? ? 
 
10
1728 10 J ?? 
 In KWHs = 
10
6
1728 10
4800
3.6 10
?
??
?
megawatt hour 
 
131. 
4
MPO is the formula of phosphate of an element.  The molecular formula of its nitrate will be: 
 (1) 
3
MNO   (2) ? ?
3
3
M NO 
 (3) 
? ?
23
M NO   (4) 
? ?
3
2
M NO 
131. 2 
131. The valeney of the metal is 3. The cation formed is 
3
M,
?
 thus the formula of its nitrate will be ? ?
3
3
M NO  
 
132. It is written 100 watt – 250 volt on any bulb its resistance will be: 
 (1) 25000 ohm   (2) 625 ohm 
 (3) 25 ohm   (4) 2.5 ohm 
132. 2 
132. 
2
/ P V R ? 
 
133. Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because: 
 (1) zinc is costier than tin   (2) zinc has a higher melting point than tin 
 (3) zinc is more reactive than tin (4) zinc is less reactive than tin 
133. 3 
133. As zinc is more reactive than tin thus food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc. 
 
134. The refractive index of glass is maximum for: 
 (1) red colour   (2) yellow colour 
 (3) violet colour   (4) green colour 
134. 3 
134. Refractive index increases as wave length decreases  
  
135. The human eye can focus objects at different distances by adjusting the focal length of the eye-lens.  This 
is due to: 
 (1) presbyopia   (2) near-sightedness 
 (3) accommodation   (4) far-sightedness 
135. 3 
 
136. Which one of the following is not an acidic salt: 
 (1) 
4
NaHSO   (2) 
24
NaH PO 
 (3) 
34
Na PO   (4) 
22
Na HPO 
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101. The sky appears blue due to: 
 (1) reflection of light   (2) refraction of light  
 (3) total internal reflection of light (4) scattering of light 
101. 4 
101. Due to scattering of light. 
 
102. 
2 3 2 3
22 FeO Al AlO Fe ? ? ? , this reaction is an example of a: 
 (1) combination reaction   (2) double displacement reaction 
 (3) decomposition reaction  (4) displacement reaction 
102. 4 
102. 
2 3 2 3
Fe O 2Al Al O 2Fe ? ? ? 
 This reaction is an example of displacement reaction. 
 
103. The chemical formula of banking soda is: 
 (1) 
3
NaHCO   (2) 
23
NaCO 
 (3) 
2
CaOCl   (4) 
4
CaSO 
103. 1 
103. 
3
NaHCO , sodium bicarbonate is commonly called as baking soda. 
 
104. Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion: 
 (1) antibiotic   (2) analgesic 
 (3) antacid   (4) antiseptic 
104. 3 
104. Antacids like ? ?
2
Mg OH Milk of magnesia are used for treating indigestion. 
 
105. The kidney in human being are a part of the system for: 
 (1) nutrition   (2) respiration 
 (3)  excretion   (4) transportation 
105. 3 
105. The filtration of blood takes place in kidney. 
 
106. The xylem in plants are responsible for: 
 (1) transport of water   (2) transport of food 
 (3) transport of amino acid  (4) transport of oxygen 
106. 1 
106. Transport of water in plants is through Xylem. 
 
107. The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about: 
 (1) 25 meter   (2) 2.5 cm 
 (3) 25 cm   (4) 2.5 meter 
107. 3 
107. 25 cm 
 
108. The plant hormone is: 
 (1) insulin   (2) thyroxine 
 (3) oestrogen   (4) cytokinin 
108. 4 
108. The plant hormones include Auxin, Cytokinin, Gibberellins, Abscisic acid, ethylene. 
 
109. The gap between two neurons is called a: 
 (1) dendrite   (2) synapse 
 (3) axon   (4) impulse 
109. 2 
109. The gap between two neurons is called synapse. 
 
110. The device used for measuring electric current is: 
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 (1) generator   (2) galvanometer 
 (3) ammeter   (4) motor 
110. 3 
110. ammetre 
 
111. The image produced by a concave lens is always: 
 (1) real   (2) virtual 
 (3) inverted   (4) enlarged 
111. 2 
111. Virtual 
 
112. The unit of electrical energy is: 
 (1) watt   (2) kilowatt 
 (3) kilowatt per hour   (4) kilowatt hour 
112. 4 
112. kilowatt hours. 
 
113. A solution turns red litmus into blue, its pH is likely to be: 
 (1) 1    (2) 4 
 (3) 5    (4) 10 
113. 4 
113. A solution of pH 10 would be basic and will turn red litmus into blue. 
 
114. The anther contains: 
 (1) sepals   (2) ovules 
 (3) carpel   (4) pollengrains 
114. 4 
114. Anther is the male part of a flower and contains male gametes in pollen grains. 
 
115. The main factor of depletion of ozone layer is: 
 (1) chlorofluorocarbons   (2) oxygen 
 (3) sulphur   (4) nitrogen 
115. 1 
115. CFCs react with ozone ? ?
3
O and thus deplete the ozone layer. 
 
116. Which part of the human brain is most developed: 
 (1) cerebrum   (2) cerebellum 
 (3) hypothalamus   (4) medulla oblangeta 
116. 1 
116. Since birth, cerebrum is the most developed part of the human brain. 
 
117. The full form of T. S. H is: 
 (1) thyroxin stimulating hormone (2) thymein stimulating hormone 
 (3) tyrocin stimulating hormone (4) thyroid stimulating hormone 
117. 4 
117. TSH = Thyroid Stimulation Hormone 
 
118. The drugs obtain from plant is: 
 (1) caolin   (2) insulin 
 (3) magnesium sulphate   (4) morphine 
118. 4 
118. It is an analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium (poppy plant) 
 
119. Artificial soap is: 
 (1) sodium stearate   (2) lloril sulphuric acid 
 (3) lloril alcohol   (4) sodium lloril sulphate 
119. 4 
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119. Sodium lauryl sulphate. Soaps are sodium salts of fally acids whereas as detergents are sulphate salts of fally 
acids. 
 
120. The example of thermosetting plastic is: 
 (1) polythene   (2) polyvionyl chloride 
 (3) bakelite   (4) polystyrene 
120. 3 
120. Thermosetting plastics are those which cannot be remoulded. Eg. Bakelite 
 
121. The suitable catalyst in hydrogenation of oil is: 
 (1) Fe   (2) Pt 
 (3) Ni   (4) Mo 
121. 3 
121. 
2
H adsorbed on Ni, Pt or Pd is used for the hydrogenation of vegetable oil to vegetable ghee. 
 
122. Sphygmomanometer measure: 
 (1) blood pressure   (2) pulse-rate 
 (3) heart beat   (4) sugar level 
122. 1 
122. Sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure. 
 
123. A lens have power +5D.  This lens will be: 
 (1) a convex lens of focal length 0.20 m (2) a concave lens of focal length 0.20 m 
 (3) a convex lens of focal length 0.20 m (4) a concave lens of focal length 0.05 m 
 
123. 3 
123. A convex lens of focal length 0.20 m as ? ?
? ?
1
PD
fm
?  
 
124. The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carry current: 
 (1) is zero   (2) decreases as we move towards its end 
 (3) increases as we move towards its end (4) is the same at all points 
124. 4 
124. Is same for all points µ
0
ni 
 
125. Which of the following is incorrect: 
 (1) 1 ampere × 1 second = 1 coulomb (2) 1 coulomb × 1 joule = 1 volt 
 (3) 1 volt × 1 coulomb = 1 joule (4) 1 volt × 1 ampere = 1 joule per second 
125. 2 
125. As W = QV ? 1C × 1J ? 1 volt. So option 2 is in correct. 
 
126. Gene are present: 
 (1) in cell   (2) in nucleus 
 (3) in mitochondria   (4) on chromosomes 
126. 4 
126. Genes are segement of DNA present on chromosomes. 
 
127. Which of the following is made in anaerobic respiration: 
 (1) ethyl alcohol   (2) ethylene  
 (3) glucose   (4) glycerol 
127. 1 
 
6 12 6 2 5 2
2 2 2
Glucose EthylAlcohol
C H O C H OH CO ATP ? ? ? ? ?
 
 
128. Explosive material is: 
 (1) picric acid   (2) tetracycline 
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 (3) cellulose nitrate   (4) Bakelite 
128. 1, 3 
128. Both picric acid and cellulose nitrate are used as explosives. 
 
129. A simple pendulum perform 18 oscillation per second the mechanical wave produced by it will be: 
 (1) sound wave   (2) ultrasonic wave 
 (3) subsonic wave   (4) electromagnetic wave 
129. 1 
129. Sound wave but of frequency which is less then audible range. 
 
130. The power of electric power station is 200 mega watt, the electrical energy produced by it daily, will be: 
 (1) 200 mega watt hour   (2) 4800 mega watt hour 
 (3) 4800 mega watt   (4) 48 joule 
130. 2 
130. Energy produced in 
6
1 S 200 10 J. ?? 
 Energy produced in 1 day 
 
6
200 10 86400S ? ? ? 
 
10
1728 10 J ?? 
 In KWHs = 
10
6
1728 10
4800
3.6 10
?
??
?
megawatt hour 
 
131. 
4
MPO is the formula of phosphate of an element.  The molecular formula of its nitrate will be: 
 (1) 
3
MNO   (2) ? ?
3
3
M NO 
 (3) 
? ?
23
M NO   (4) 
? ?
3
2
M NO 
131. 2 
131. The valeney of the metal is 3. The cation formed is 
3
M,
?
 thus the formula of its nitrate will be ? ?
3
3
M NO  
 
132. It is written 100 watt – 250 volt on any bulb its resistance will be: 
 (1) 25000 ohm   (2) 625 ohm 
 (3) 25 ohm   (4) 2.5 ohm 
132. 2 
132. 
2
/ P V R ? 
 
133. Food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc because: 
 (1) zinc is costier than tin   (2) zinc has a higher melting point than tin 
 (3) zinc is more reactive than tin (4) zinc is less reactive than tin 
133. 3 
133. As zinc is more reactive than tin thus food cans are coated with tin and not with zinc. 
 
134. The refractive index of glass is maximum for: 
 (1) red colour   (2) yellow colour 
 (3) violet colour   (4) green colour 
134. 3 
134. Refractive index increases as wave length decreases  
  
135. The human eye can focus objects at different distances by adjusting the focal length of the eye-lens.  This 
is due to: 
 (1) presbyopia   (2) near-sightedness 
 (3) accommodation   (4) far-sightedness 
135. 3 
 
136. Which one of the following is not an acidic salt: 
 (1) 
4
NaHSO   (2) 
24
NaH PO 
 (3) 
34
Na PO   (4) 
22
Na HPO 
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136. 3 
136. 
34
Na PO is a simple or normal salt. As it does not release H
?
 ions in solution. 
 
137. The water solution of 
2
SO is: 
 (1) sulphurous acid   (2) sulphuric acid 
 (3) pyrosulphuric acid   (4) None of these 
137. 1 
137. 
2
SO on dissolving in water forms sulphurous acid 
2 2 2 3
H O SO H SO ?? 
 
38. Which one of the following is not a semiconductor: 
 (1) pure silicon   (2) pure germanium 
 (3) germanium with arsenic  (4) silver 
138. 4 
138. Silver is the best conductor of electricity. 
 
139. By which reaction metals are obtained from metal oxide: 
 (1) liquefaction   (2) reduction 
 (3) calcinaton   (4) roasting 
139. 2 
139. Metal oxides on reduction with a suitable reducing agent are converted into metals. 
 
140. One nano meter is equal to: 
 (1) 10
9
 meter   (2) 10
6
 meter 
 (3) 10
-9
 meter   (4) 10
-6
 meter 
140. 3 
140. One nano meter 
9
1 nm 10 m
?
?  
 
141. By whom ‘Saka Era’ was start: 
 (1) Kanishka   (2) Ashoka 
 (3) Harshvardhan   (4) Chandra Gupta Second 
141. 1 
141. Shaka Era was started by Kanishka. 
 
142. ‘Avesta’ belongs to which religion: 
 (1) Muslim   (2) Hindu 
 (3) Parsis   (4) Christian 
142. 3 
142. Avesta belongs to Parsis. 
 
143. Which city was founded by Sikandar: 
 (1) Allahabad   (2) Sikandrabad 
 (3) Jaunpur   (4) Agra 
143. 4 
143. Agra was founded by Sikander Lodi in 1504. 
 
144. ‘Din-E-lllahi’ was related to: 
 (1) Akbar   (2) Jhangir 
 (3) Shahjahan   (4) Shershah 
144. 1 
144. Din-e-Illahi was started by Akhar. 
 
145. Who devided the Bengal: 
 (1) Lord Curzon   (2) Lord Minto 
 (3) Lord Erwin   (4) Lord Mountbettan 
145. 1 
145. Lord Curzon divided Bengal in 1905.