Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subject) Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates
Subjects (maximum marks)
Students
Maths
Chemistry
Physics
Geography
History
Computer Science
(150)
(130)
(120)
(100)
(100)
(100)
Ayush
90
50
90
60
70
80
Aman
100
80
80
40
80
70
Sajal
90
60
70
70
90
70
Rohit
80
65
80
80
60
60
Muskan
80
65
85
95
50
90
Tanvi
70
75
65
85
40
60
Tarun
65
35
50
77
80
80
What is the average of marks obtained by Aman for all subjects?
A
72
B
75
C
80
D
85
Question 2Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subjects) Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates
Subjects (maximum marks)
Students
Maths
Chemistry
Physics
Geography
History
Computer Science
(150)
(130)
(120)
(100)
(100)
(100)
Ayush
90
50
90
60
70
80
Aman
100
80
80
40
80
70
Sajal
90
60
70
70
90
70
Rohit
80
65
80
80
60
60
Muskan
80
65
85
95
50
90
Tanvi
70
75
65
85
40
60
Tarun
65
35
50
77
80
80
What is the approximate percentage of marks obtained by Ayush?
A
62.8
B
72.5
C
75
D
74
Question 3Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subjects) Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates
Subjects (maximum marks)
Students
Maths
Chemistry
Physics
Geography
History
Computer Science
(150)
(130)
(120)
(100)
(100)
(100)
Ayush
90
50
90
60
70
80
Aman
100
80
80
40
80
70
Sajal
90
60
70
70
90
70
Rohit
80
65
80
80
60
60
Muskan
80
65
85
95
50
90
Tanvi
70
75
65
85
40
60
Tarun
65
35
50
77
80
80
What is the average of marks obtained by all candidates in Physics?
A
62.85
B
74.28
C
78.52
D
None of the above
Question 4Single Answer
The process by which conclusion is arrived at on the basis of other propositions is termed as -
A
Concept
B
Inference
C
Connotation
D
Conference
Question 5Single Answer
Propositions that support the conclusion of an argument are called
A
Inferences
B
Premises
C
Concepts
D
None of the above
Question 6Single Answer
That proposition which is affirmed on the basis of premises is called
A
Major term
B
Concept
C
Conclusion
D
Syllogism
Question 7Single Answer
ICT stands for -
A
Information and communication technology
B
Information controlled technology
C
Information capable technology
D
None of the above
Question 8Single Answer
Which of the following is also termed as multimedia education?
A
ICT supported education
B
ICT enabled education
C
ICT education
D
None of the above
Question 9Single Answer
Information and communication technology includes
A
Online learning
B
Learning through the use of EDUSAT
C
Web-based learning
D
All of the above
Question 10Single Answer
The term ecosystem was coined by -
A
Arthur Tansley
B
Al Gore
C
Mobius
D
Mobius
Question 11Single Answer
Who first used and defined Ecology in 1866?
A
H. Reiter
B
Haeckel
C
Charles Elton
D
Odum
Question 12Single Answer
In the study of man-environment interaction, the statement of Miss Sample that 'the humans are slowly the product of their environment' is
A
An opinion
B
A prejudice
C
A fact
D
A widely accepted phenomenon
Question 13Single Answer
The main governing body at the tertiary level of education in India is -
A
NCERT
B
CBSE
C
AICTE
D
UGC
Question 14Single Answer
Government established the University Grants Commission by an act of Parliament in the year
A
1980
B
1948
C
1950
D
1956
Question 15Single Answer
The tertiary education includes
A
Primary and secondary education
B
Higher education
C
Vocational education and training
D
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Question 16Single Answer
Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54
A
26
B
24
C
36
D
32
Question 17Single Answer
Find the missing number in the following series.
28, 33, 31, 36, ?, 39
A
30
B
32
C
33
D
34
Question 18Single Answer
Find the missing number in the following series.
1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27, ?
A
45
B
50
C
55
D
60
Question 19Single Answer
When we say that communication is intentional, it means that -
A
Sender consciously intends to affect the behaviour of receiver of the message
B
Effective communication is a process of acting on information
C
Through speech communication, people make sense of the world
D
None of the above
Question 20Single Answer
Communication is the transfer and understanding of
A
Ideas
B
Concepts
C
Meaning
D
Words
Question 21Single Answer
Which of the following can be termed as the 'context' of communication?
A
An interference with message reception
B
Effective communication
C
Verbal and non-verbal responses to messages
D
A physical and psychological environment for conversation
Question 22Single Answer
Research is -
A
A purposeful, systematic activity
B
Conducted for purely academic purposes.
C
Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
D
A random, unplanned process of discovery
Question 23Single Answer
The research is always
A
Verifying the old knowledge
B
Exploring new knowledge
C
Filling the gaps between the knowledge
D
All of the above
Question 24Single Answer
All good research aims at
A
Betterment of the society
B
Developing generalizations, theories, and principles
C
Solving routine problem
D
None of the above
Question 25Single Answer
Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?
A
Learning paradigm
B
Instructional paradigm
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of the above
Question 26Single Answer
The prime requirement to become a good teacher is to have
A
Genuine interest in teaching
B
Knowledge about controlling students
C
Subject knowledge
D
Good expression
Question 27Single Answer
Which of the following statement/s is/are NOT true ?
A
Teaching is just an art
B
Teachers can be trained only
C
Teachers are born
D
All of the above
Question 28Single Answer
Which of the following statements is true?
A
Computer aided education can replace a teacher
B
Computer aided education can assist a teacher
C
On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
D
Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching
Question 29Single Answer
In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -
A
democratic citizenship
B
centralized education
C
education
D
reform the administrative set-up
Question 30Single Answer
If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -
A
report the matter to the parents
B
punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
C
deal with him with sympathetic understanding
D
treat him with sympathy and understanding
Question 31Single Answer
Which is the main objective of research?
A
To review the literature
B
To summarize what is already known
C
To get an academic degree
D
To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Question 32Single Answer
Sampling error decreases with the
A
decrease in sample size
B
increase in sample size
C
process of randomization
D
process of analysis
Question 33Single Answer
Passage :
Read the following passage and answer the question :
The Great Acharyas have said that everything discovered has a great goal; surrender yourself to that goal and act towards it by drawing your inspiration from that goal whereby you will get a new column of energy. Do not allow this energy to be dissipated in the futile memory of past regrets or failures, or excitement of the present, and bring that is, the highest creative action in the world considered the most inefficient finds his way to the highest achievement and success.
This can be said very easily in a second. In order to train our mind to this attitude, considerable training is needed because we have already trained our mind wrongly to such an extent that we have become perfect in imperfections. Nor knowing the art of action, we have mastered artists in doing wrong things; the totality of activity will be the country to a wrong end indeed. If each one is given a car to achieve an ideal socialistic pattern and nobody knows driving, but starts driving, what would be the condition on road? Everybody has equal rights on the public road. Then, each car will necessarily dash against the other and there is bound to be a jumble. There seems to be a very apt pattern of life that we are heading to. Every one of us is a vehicle. We know how to go forward. The point intellect is very powerful and everybody is driving but and direct it properly or guide it to the proper destination.
What is the effect of wrong training of our mind?
A
Becoming perfect in all aspects of life
B
Becoming master artists
C
Taking the country to wrong destination
D
Carrying on activities without knowing how to control mental energies
Question 34Single Answer
Passage :
Read the following passage and answer the question
The Great Acharyas have said that everything discovered has a great goal; surrender yourself to that goal and act towards it by drawing your inspiration from that goal whereby you will get a new column of energy. Do not allow this energy to be dissipated in the futile memory of past regrets or failures, or excitement of the present, and bring that is, the highest creative action in the world considered the most inefficient finds his way to the highest achievement and success.
This can be said very easily in a second. In order to train our mind to this attitude, considerable training is needed because we have already trained our mind wrongly to such an extent that we have become perfect in imperfections. Nor knowing the art of action, we have mastered artists in doing wrong things; the totality of activity will be the country to a wrong end indeed.
If each one is given a car to achieve an ideal socialistic pattern and nobody knows driving, but starts driving, what would be the condition on road? Everybody has equal rights on the public road. Then, each car will necessarily dash against the other and there is bound to be a jumble.
There seems to be a very apt pattern of life that we are heading to. Every one of us is a vehicle. We know how to go forward. The point intellect is very powerful and everybody is driving but and direct it properly or guide it to the proper destination.
The source of energy according to the author is
A
Highest creative action
B
Proper training of mind
C
Inspiration from past events
D
Stimulation obtained from a set goal
Question 35Single Answer
Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".
A
Inconsistency
B
Weak analogy
C
Slippery slope
D
Hasty generalisation
Question 36Single Answer
According to Jaina philosophy, which among the following is not a form of indirect knowledge.
A
Smrti
B
Pratyabhijna
C
Tarka
D
Naya
Question 37Single Answer
Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
A, C and D only
D
A, B and D only
Question 38Single Answer
Arrange the following gases in the ascending order of their global warning potential (GWD):
(A) CO2
(B) CH
(C) SF
(D) CFC-11
(E) N2O
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
B
(A), (B), (E), (D), (C)
C
(B), (C), (A), (E), (D)
D
(A), (E), (B), (D), (C)
Question 39Single Answer
Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and D only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C, D and E only
D
B, D and E only
Question 40Single Answer
Which fallacy is committed in the following statement?
"People with cases of flu should be kept in quarantine, because it has never been disproven as the best means of keeping the disease from spreading."
A
Appeal to ignorance
B
Hasty generalisation
C
Slippery slope
D
False cause
Question 41Single Answer
Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & D only
Question 42Single Answer
Identify the correct order of the term A-E to complete the following paragraph about computer devices and technology. An ________ allows a user to write on a surface using a pen, and the text and drawings can then be captured and stored for later use. An ________ printer produces a hard copy of a document using and piezoelectric technology. A printer uses a drum, and positive and negative charges, to produce a _____ hard copy of a document.
(A) inkjet
(B) interactive whiteboard
(C) laser
(D) rotating
(E) thermal bubble
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
B, E, A, D, C
B
B, A, E, C, D
C
A, B, E, C, D
D
E, D, C, B, A
Question 43Single Answer
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Question 44Single Answer
Negative communicators usually express
(A) Verbal softness
(B) Optimism
(C) Pessimism
(D) Resentment
(E) Distrust
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & E only
Question 45Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A): Teachers must encourage students to ask questions.
Reason (R): Asking questions can create curiosity and develop passion for learning
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Choose the correct answer from below:
A
Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Question 46Single Answer
The advantages of research based on field experiments are:
A. A strong external validity
B. Subjects behave normally and naturally
C. The experiment takes place in a natural setting
D. Generation of primary data
E. Non-requirement of elaborate logistics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
C, D and E only
D
A, C and E only
Question 47Single Answer
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
D
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Question 48Single Answer
In order to transform the regulatory system of Higher Education, the NEP proposes to set up HECI (Higher Education Commission of India). Which of the following are verticals of HECI?
A. NHERC
B. NAS
C. HEGC
D. NCIVE
E. NAC
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and C only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C and E only
D
C, D and E only
Question 49Single Answer
Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(ii), (v) and (vi)
D
(iv), (v) and (vi)
Question 50Single Answer
Which of the following potential factors affecting teaching are related to instructional facilities and learning environment?
(i) Praise and encouragement by teachers
(ii) Non availability of textbooks/reading materials for use
(iii) Proactive moves in the interactive processes
(iv) Shortage of highly qualified teachers
(v) Availability of smart classes
Choose the correct answer from the following options:
A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(i), (iv) and (v)
D
(iii), (iv) and (v)
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Environmental Science
Question 51Single Answer
Assertion (A) : Every country should integrate the principles of sustainable development into its policies and programmes. Reason (R) :Environmental resources are a nation’s wealth
Chooes the correctcode from the following
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true ,but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false but (R) is true
Question 52Single Answer
wind rose represents statistical distribution of.
A
wind velocity in vector from
B
wind speeds in scalar from
C
wind speeds in π diagram
D
wind speeds in the from of histograms
Question 53Single Answer
In the redox reaction given below , which one of the substrates in forward reaction is oxidezed?
2Fe3+ + H2→ 2Fe2+ + 2H+
A
Fe3+
B
H2
C
H+
D
Fe2+ans
Question 54Single Answer
If soil in a given area is wetted and allowed to drain till percolation is stopped , the amount of water thus retained is called
A
storage capacity
B
Capillary capacity
C
Hygroscopic capacity
D
Field capacity
Question 55Single Answer
Quantity of 5M HCI required for preparing 1000 ml of 0.1 M HCI is
A
20 ml
B
2ml
C
200ml
D
100ml
Question 56Single Answer
The method which can be used for the softening of water having high calcium , high magnesium – carbonate hardness and some non- carbonate hardness
A
single-stage lime process.
B
excess line process.
C
single stage lime- soda ash process.
D
excess lime- soda ash process
Question 57Single Answer
Spotted deer , Asiatic wild ass , Black buck are,
A
Endangered species
B
Vulnerable species
C
Threatened species
D
key species
Question 58Single Answer
Specific mortality of members of a population is expressed by
A
Life table
B
Survivorship curve
C
Rate of mortality
D
Rate of fecundity
Question 59Single Answer
which group of vertebrate comprises maximum number of endangered species ?
A
Fish
B
Amphibia
C
Reptiles
D
Birds
Question 60Single Answer
Under anaerobic condition denitrifying pseudomonas changes,
A
Nitrate to molecular nitrogen
B
Nitrate to ammonia
C
Nitrate to Nitrite
D
Nitrite to Nitrate
Question 61Single Answer
The phenomenon of having higher number of species in ecotone is called
A
Dominance effect
B
Edge effect
C
Abundance
D
Frequency
Question 62Single Answer
which specific common feature is not found in zooplankton and rabbit?
A
Both are animals
B
Bothare primary consumers
C
Both are carnivores
D
Both are herbivores
Question 63Single Answer
The following exogenous and endangenous factors are the cause of extinction of animal species:
I. Ecological niche
II. Decrease in reproductive potency
III. Lesser adaptability to fluctuating environ- ment
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
A
I only
B
II only
C
I and II
D
I,II and III
Question 64Single Answer
positive mass balance of glaciers has been recently reported from
A
Eastern Himalayas
B
Nepal Himalayas
C
Western Himalayas
D
Karakoram
Question 65Single Answer
Which of the following will lead to reduction in greenhouse gases in atmosphere?
A
Increased chemical weathering of rocks .
B
Volcanic eruption
C
Lowering of mean sea level
D
An increase in melting of glacial ice
Question 66Single Answer
The unconsolidated material with highest permeability is
A
Landslide with clayey component
B
Altered volcanic ash
C
Well sorted alluvial sand
D
Buried mud flows
Question 67Single Answer
Which of the following component of cryo -sphere has the longest life ?
A
Sea ice
B
Iceberg
C
Valley glaciers
D
Ice sheets
Question 68Single Answer
Aerobic bacteria is most active in
A
moist and saturated soil
B
moist and non-saturated soil
C
Alluvial soil
D
Permafrost
Question 69Single Answer
Andisols are formed by
A
Biological activity
B
B. Erosion by wind
C
Erosion by waves
D
volcanoes
Question 70Single Answer
In case of photovoltaic cell, the maximum theoretical efficiency of conversion is
A
~45%
B
~30%
C
~25%
D
~50%
Question 71Single Answer
What are the steps necessary for sustainable management of renewable resources?
A
Avoiding over-exploitation and pollution of biotic systems.
B
Strengthening the resource base and augmentingregenerability of biotic systems .
C
Use of alternative resources .
D
All of these
Question 72Single Answer
Fluxes of heat ,water vapour and momentum are constant in
A
upper atmosphere
B
middle atmosphere
C
Ekman layer
D
surface boundary layer
Question 73Single Answer
Inversions occur when atmosphere is
A
unstable
B
neutral
C
Slightly stable
D
most stable
Question 74Single Answer
When one species limits access of another species to a resource regardless of whether the resource is abundant or scarce ,it is called
A
interspecific competition
B
interspecific competition
C
intraspecific competition
D
exploitative competition
Question 75Single Answer
Nanda Devi Sunderbans are examples of Indian
A
National parks
B
Sanctuaries
C
International heritage areas
D
Biosphere reserves
Question 76Single Answer
Match the List –I and List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below the lists: List –I List-II (Analytical techniques) (Measured items )
a. XRF 1. Functional groups
b. Nephelometry 2. Elements
c. IR spectroscopy 3. Turbidity
d. UV- visible spectroscopy 4. Aromatics
codes
A
(a) (b) (c) (d) 4 2 3 1
B
1 3 4 2
C
3 2 4 1
D
2 3 1 4
Question 77Single Answer
The pH of a 0.001 M solution of HCI is
A
2
B
4
C
3
D
1
Question 78Single Answer
The primitive atmosphere of earth consisted of
A
CO2’ NO2’ NH3’ SO2
B
H2’ NH3’ CH4’ H2O
C
CO’ N2O3’ SO3’ H3N
D
He, Ne,Ar, Kr
Question 79Single Answer
Which of the following is the major source of mercury pollution in India ?
A
Coal based thermal power plants
B
Pesticides
C
Dental amalgam fillings
D
Electrical and electronic gadgets
Question 80Single Answer
Nitrite causes methaemoglobinemia by
A
oxidizing membrane proteins by
B
reacting with calcium of bones
C
oxidizing haemoglobin
D
oxidizing membrane lipids
Question 81Single Answer
The summers in Taiga climatic zone are
A
Hot, humid and long
B
Warm and short
C
Cool, rainy and short
D
Hot and try
Question 82Single Answer
The amount of biomass which can be sustained under steady state condition of an ecosystem is termed as
A
Primary productivity
B
System homeostasis
C
Sustainable yield
D
Carrying capacity
Question 83Single Answer
Which of the following regions generally possess large diversity in their species composition?
A
Arctic regions
B
Antarctic regions
C
Snow-clad mountains
D
Subtropical regions
Question 84Single Answer
Match the items under List-I and List-II and select the correct answer using codes given below
List-I List-II
(a). Tissue culture technique (i) Green revolution
(b)Vermiculture (ii) Storage of propagules
(c). Breeding technique (iii). Micro-propagation
(d). Cryo preservation (iv). Organic farming Codes:
A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
B
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
C
(i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
D
(iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Question 85Single Answer
Successive increase in concentration of some chemicals through different food level organisms is called
A
Biogeochemical cycle
B
Biological magnification
C
Chemical production
D
Biodegradation
Question 86Single Answer
Which of the following is a correct sequence found in a grassland ecosystem?
A
Grasses →Diatoms →deer →dog
B
Grasses →rabbit →wolves →tiger
C
Trees → birds→ hawks →wolves
D
Grasses → Snakes →deer →dog
Question 87Single Answer
Reservoir triggered seismicity in case of hydropower projects with large pondage is most likely to occur when
A
Thrust fault passes through the reservoir
B
Strike-slip fault passes through the reservoir
C
Large flood strikes the project
D
Final reservoir level drops
Question 88Single Answer
At the present time volcanoes are confined to certain limited areas of the Earth’s surface .This special zone is called
A
Trans-Atlantic volcanic zone
B
Circum-Pacific Ring of fire
C
Central-Asian inter-continental zone
D
Indian-Ocean volcanic belt
Question 89Single Answer
Given below are scales of four topographic maps .Maps of which scale will have more clarity?
A
1:50.000
B
1:25,000
C
1:250,000
D
1 :1,000,000
Question 90Single Answer
Soil surveys involve which of the following ?
A
Soil series mapping
B
Soil depth mapping
C
Soil horizons mapping
D
All of these
Question 91Single Answer
If the standard deviation of a population is 20 and the standard error of mean is ,then the sample size is
A
25
B
80
C
5
D
100
Question 92Single Answer
In a multiple regression model , the explained variance per d.f .is 50 and unexplained variance per d.f. is 10 the F-ratio is
A
2.5
B
5
C
25
D
0.2
Question 93Single Answer
Which one of the following is not a random sampling method?
A
Stratified Sampling
B
Cluster Sampling
C
Systematic Sampling
D
Judgement Sampling
Question 94Single Answer
The acidity of normal rain water is due to
A
CO2
B
CI2
C
NO2
D
SO2
Question 95Single Answer
Per cent of water on the world’s surface representing fresh water is
A
97
B
50
C
10
D
3
Question 96Single Answer
Concentration of CO2 in present day atmosphere is
A
~220 ppm
B
~280 ppm
C
~360 ppm
D
~390 ppm
Question 97Single Answer
Hardness of diamond is due to
A
Coordinate bonding
B
Covalent bonding
C
Electrovalent bonding
D
van der Waals forces
Question 98Single Answer
In biological systems sulphur is largely bound in
A
Lipids
B
Proteins
C
Nucleic acids
D
Proteins and nucleic acids
Question 99Single Answer
pH of 0.01 M HNO3 is
A
0.1
B
1
C
2
D
10
Question 100Single Answer
Which is a correct food chain in the Antarctic ecosystem?
Herbivorous Zoo Plankton-Phytoplankton-Carnivorous Plankton- ElephantSeal-Leopard Seal
Question 101Single Answer
Given below are two statements ,onelabelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason(R): Assertion(A) : The phosphorous cycle in an ecosystem is a sedlimentary cycle. Reason (R): Phosphorous does not occur naturally as gas.
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of(A).
B
Both (A)and(R) are true, but(R)is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false ,but (R) is true.
Question 102Single Answer
Pyramid of trophic levels is always upright in case of
A
Biomass
B
Energy
C
Number
D
All of the above
Question 103Single Answer
Which of the following is a correct match ?
A
Periyar – Kerala
B
Ranthambore – M.P.
C
Panna – U.P.
D
Bandhvgarh – Bihar
Question 104Single Answer
Replacement of existing communities by any external condition is termed
A
Primary succession
B
Secondary succession
C
Autogenic succession
D
None of the above
Question 105Single Answer
The area where tow major communities meet and blend together is termed as
A
Ecotype
B
Biotype
C
Ecotone
D
Meeting place
Question 106Single Answer
Indian wolf has become an important animal because
A
It’s name appears in Red Data Book
B
It’s only an important member of food chain of almost all Indian forests.
C
Wild doge disappeared due to their presence
D
it has been chosen as a State animal.
Question 107Single Answer
Walkley and Black rapid titration method is used for the determination of
A
Organic carbon content of soil
B
Nitrate content of soil
C
Phoshate Content of Soil
D
Fluoride content of soil
Question 108Single Answer
Which one of the following is an endoenzyme in soil?
A
Cellulase
B
Invertase
C
Protease
D
Dehydrogenase
Question 109Single Answer
Of the following humic groups which is not soluble in both acid and alkali?
A
Fulvic acid
B
Humic acid
C
Humin
D
All of above
Question 110Single Answer
The source of thermal pollution are
A
Power plants
B
Cooling forests
C
Industrial effluents
D
All of the above
Question 111Single Answer
Assertion (A) Biosphere constitutes an excellent life- support system which is sustainable and can fulfill all human needs . Reason (R): The size and productivity of the biosphere is limited availability of water, nutrients and environmental conditions .Identify the correct code:
A
Both (a) and (r) are true and (r) is the correct explanation of (a)
B
Both (a) and (r) are true, but (r) is not the correct explanation of (a).
C
(a) is true but (r) is false.
D
(a) is false but (r) is true .
Question 112Single Answer
Geostrophic wind occurs when pressure gradient force balances
A
Coriolis force
B
Fricitonal force
C
Centrpetal force
D
Coriolis and frictional force together
Question 113Single Answer
Scales of Meteorolgy are in the following adersatring from the least
A
Macro -, Micro-, Meso
B
Macro -, Meso -,Micro
C
Meso -, Macro -, Micro
D
Micro -, Meso-, Macro
Question 114Single Answer
When the full potential of physical , chemical and biological factors, a species can use if there is no competition , it is called
A
Fundamental niche
B
Ecological niche
C
Realized niche
D
Competitive exclusion
Question 115Single Answer
The uppermost zone of atmosphere of earth, where shortwave ultraviolet radiations are absorbed, is
A
Troposphere
B
Stratosphere
C
Mesosphere
D
Thermosphere
Question 116Single Answer
Which of the following oxides of nitrogen is the major air pollutant released from automobile exhausts ?
A
NO
B
N20
C
NO2
D
N2O3
Question 117Single Answer
Match List-1 with List-II which contains pollutant gases and their threshold (safe limit) values as per WHO standerds: List-I List-II (Pollutant gas) (Thersholds)
a. CO (i) 2 ppm
b. SO2 (ii) 50 ppm
c. NO (iii} 0.08ppm
d. PAN {iv} 25 ppm
Identity the correct code :
A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
B
(iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
C
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
D
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Question 118Single Answer
The band labeled as UV-C which is lethal to micro-organisms is
A
0.29-V 0.32μm
B
0.2-V 0.29μm
C
0.17-V 0.2μm
D
0.07-V 0.21μm
Question 119Single Answer
Which of the following species in the atmosphere is called atmospheric detergent?
A
Chlorine radical
B
Hydroxyl radical
C
Methyl radical
D
Ozone radical
Question 120Single Answer
Thep OH of a 0.001 M solution of HCI is
A
12
B
10
C
11
D
13
Question 121Single Answer
Identify the pair (element-health effect) which is correctly mathed ;
A
Lead - Methaemoglobinemia
B
Arsenic –Kidney damage
C
Mercury- Nervous disorder
D
PAN- Hypoxemia
Question 122Single Answer
Which of the following organisms can act as primary consumer, secondary consumer ,tertiary consumer or scavenger in different types of food chains ?
A
Raven
B
Tiger
C
Sanke
D
Phytoplanktones
Question 123Single Answer
The tendency of biological systems to resist change and to remain in a State of equilibrium is called
A
Homeostatis
B
Feedback mechanism
C
Ecological efficiency
D
Carrying capacity
Question 124Single Answer
If different categories of thereatened species are written in a sequence , What is the correct order?
A
Extinct → Vulnerable → Rare →Endangered
B
Vulnerable → Rare → Endangered → Extinct
C
Vulnerable → Rare → Extinct →Endangered
D
Rare → Vulnerable → Endangered→ Extinct
Question 125Single Answer
Which of the following is not a type of ex situ conservation method?
A
Botanical garden
B
Zoological park
C
Wildlife sanctuaries
D
Gene banks
Question 126Single Answer
As a consequence of succession the P/B ratio (Gross production/Standing crop biomass) is changed . It is
A
high during developmental stages and low at mature stage.
B
low during developmental stages and high at mature stage.
C
>1 or < 1 at developmental stages and approximately I at mature stage.
D
remaining unchanged at all stages.
Question 127Single Answer
Preparation of hazard –zoning map in case of landslide prone regions involves comprehen –sive investigation of
A
details of structural and lithological settings.
B
geomorphic features relating to instability of slopes.
C
seismicity pattern of the region.
D
AII of the above
Question 128Single Answer
If ap= specified value of peak acceleration .N =mean rate of occurrence of Earthquake per year.tep =time interval of consideration (exposure period) and Fap =probability that an observed acceleration is less than or equal to ap. Peak acceleration probability distribution of peak acceleration for epoch –dependent Seismic hazard map is given by which formula?
A
Fmaxtep=ex[-Nt(1-Fap)]
B
Fmax =exp {- Nt(1-Fap)}.tep
C
Fmaxtep = exp { -t( 1-Fap) N}
D
All of the above
Question 129Single Answer
Assertion (A): In oceans, Na has the longest residence time, within an order of magnitude of the age of the oceans. Reason (R): The long residence time of Na reflects a lack of reactivity of sodium in
The marine environment by not being readily incorporated in the common sedimentary minerals; nor being removed by biological reactions.
Identify the correct code :
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A)and (R) are true,but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Question 130Single Answer
According to Goldieh the decreasing order of stability of following minerals of igneous rocks towards weathering is
A
Muscovite > Quartz > Potash feldspar >Biotite
B
Biotite> Potash feldspar > Muscovite > Quartz
C
Quartz > Muscovite > Potash feldspar >Biotite
D
Potash feldspar > Quartz > Muscovite >Biotite
Question 131Single Answer
Environmental Science is best defined as?
A
Study of interaction between physical, chemical and biological components of environment
B
Study of only plants
C
Study of only atmosphere
D
Study of only animals
Question 132Single Answer
The scope of Environmental Science includes?
A
Interdisciplinary study of environment and its components
B
Only chemistry
C
Only geology
D
Only physics
Question 133Single Answer
The main principle of Environmental Science is?
A
Isolation of ecosystem
B
Interdependence of living and non-living components
C
Human dominance over nature
D
Independent functioning of species
Question 134Single Answer
Environment includes?
A
Only biotic factors
B
Only abiotic factors
C
Only humans
D
Both biotic and abiotic factors
Question 135Single Answer
Which is NOT a component of environment?
A
Technology
B
Hydrosphere
C
Lithosphere
D
Atmosphere
Question 136Single Answer
Environmental Science is a?
A
Pure science
B
Medical science
C
Social science only
D
Applied science
Question 137Single Answer
The term environment refers to?
A
Surroundings influencing living organisms
B
Only forests
C
Only surroundings of humans
D
Only water bodies
Question 138Single Answer
Which of the following is a biotic component?
A
Plants
B
Water
C
Soil
D
Air
Question 139Single Answer
Abiotic component includes?
A
Animals
B
Plants
C
Temperature
D
Bacteria
Question 140Single Answer
Environmental Science is mainly concerned with?
A
Industrial growth only
B
Human health only
C
Sustainable interaction between organisms and environment
D
Space science
Question 141Single Answer
Ecosystem study comes under?
A
Physics
B
Astronomy
C
Mathematics
D
Environmental Science
Question 142Single Answer
The goal of Environmental Science is?
A
Conservation and sustainable use of resources
B
Environmental degradation
C
Exploitation of resources
D
Industrial expansion only
Question 143Single Answer
Which branch is closely related to Environmental Science?
A
Economics
B
All of these
C
Sociology
D
Political science
Question 144Single Answer
Environmental Science is important for?
A
Understanding human-environment interaction
B
Space exploration
C
Building machines
D
Coding systems
Question 145Single Answer
The study of pollution is part of?
A
Literature
B
Geometry
C
Astrology
D
Environmental Science
Question 146Single Answer
Natural environment includes?
A
Roads and buildings
B
Cities only
C
Industries only
D
Forests, rivers, mountains
Question 147Single Answer
Human environment includes?
A
Only forests
B
Only water bodies
C
Social and cultural surroundings created by humans
D
Only mountains
Question 148Single Answer
Environmental Science helps in?
A
Increasing pollution
B
Environmental protection and management
C
Resource destruction
D
War strategies
Question 149Single Answer
The basic unit of environment is?
A
Ecosystem
B
Cell
C
Atom
D
Molecule
Question 150Single Answer
Environmental Science is interdisciplinary because?
