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Q 1. Q 2.

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In a certain code language, 'si po re' means 'book is Select a figure from the options which will continue
thick', 'ti ma re' means 'bag is heavy', 'ka si' means the same series as established by the Problem
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'interesting book' and 'de ti' means 'that bag'. Which Figures.
of the following means 'that is interesting' in that
code language?

A ka de re

B ti po ka
A
C de si re

D ka re ma
B

Q 3. Q 4.

If 'A + B' means 'A is the brother of B'; 'A - B' In which of the following options, Fig. (X) is exactly
means 'A is the sister of B'; 'A ∅ B' means 'A embedded as one of its part?
is the wife of B' and 'A # B' means
'A is the father of B', then which
of the following options indicate X
is son of Y ?

A
A Y∅ Q # R + X - T

B Y∅ Q # X - R - T
B
 C Y∅ Q # R - X + T

D Y∅ Q # R - T + X C

Q 5. Q 6.

In the given figure, rectangle, square, circle and Find the correct water image of the given Fig.(X).
triangle represents the regions of wheat, gram, maize
and rice cultivation respectively.

A
Which area is cultivated by rice and maize only?

A 9
B
B 8

C 2
C
D 7

Q 7. Q 8.

Find the missing number, if a certain rule is How many such pairs of letters are there in the given
followed in all the three figures. word each of which has as many letters between
them in the word as in the English alphabet?

ENTERTAINMENT

A Three
A 600
B Four
B 640
C Five
C 680
D Morethan five
D 630

Q 9. Q 10.
A square transparent sheet (X) with a pattern is Two different positions of a dice are shown. What is
given. Find out from the options as to how the the number of dots at the top, if 5 dots are at the
pattern would appear when the transparent sheet is bottom?
folded along the dotted line.

A 2

A B 4

C 6
B
D 3

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Q 11. Q 12.
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Two cars, A and B are moving with a constant speed In an X-ray machine, an electron is subjected to a
of 10 m s -1 .Car A is moving on a circular path of force of 10 -23 N. Time taken by the electron (initially
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radius r and car B is moving on a straight road. at rest) to cover a distance of 10 cm is

Which of the following statements is correct?
Then _____.
A Both cars are moving with uniform velocity. (Take mass of the electron = 10 -30 kg)

B Distance moved and magnitude of A x = 1, y = - 7

displacement are equal for car A, at any time.
B x = 2, y = - 4
C Motion of car B is not accelerated.
C x = 4, y = - 6
D Motion of car A is non-uniform circular
motion D X = √2, y = - 8

Q 13. Q 14.

A convex mirror of radius of curvature R produces Two men, A and B, are facing a flat and hard wall as
shown in the given figure. When man A makes a
clap, man B hears two claps. The speed of sound in
air is 320 m s -1 . What is the interval between the
an image of the size of the object.
The distance of the object from the mirror is two claps heard by man B?

A NR

B 2 NR

A 2.14 s
C
B 2.78 s

D C 3.16 s

D 3.75 s

Q 15. Q 16.

Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the A satellite is orbiting around the earth. The
magnetic field lines produced by a current carrying centripetal force on the satellite is F. The
circular loop? gravitational force of the earth on the satellite is also
F. The net force on the satellite is

A Zero

A
B F

C
B

Q 17. Q 18.

The variation of resistance of a wire at room The given figure shows the phenomenon of
temperature with increase in its length is tabulated recombination of the spectrum of white light using
here. two prisms.
 If V, I, B, Y, O and R denote violet, indigo, blue,
If the resistivity of the material of wire is 2 × 10 -7 yellow, orange and red colours respectively, then
W m, then the area of cross-section of the wire is which of the following options correctly lists the
colour of marked rays?
A 1 × 10 -6 m 2
-------
B 2 × 10 -6 m 2
A R ---- V ---- B ---- Y ---- I ---- O
C 4× 10 -6 m2
B R ---- V ---- Y ---- B ---- O ---- I
D 16 × 10 -6 m 2
C V ---- R ---- B ---- Y ---- I ---- O

D V ---- R ---- Y ---- B ---- O ---- I

Q 19. Q 20.

Which of the following statements is incorrect? Read the given statements and select the correct
option.
Statement 1 : An alpha particle projected towards
A Biomass is the waste of living things and the
west is deflected towards north by a magnetic field
dead parts of the living things. which is directed out of the plane of the paper.
Statement 2 : If we stretch the thumb, fore finger
B The energy obtained from biomass is called and middle finger of our left hand such that they are
the bioenergy and it is a non-renewable source of mutually perpendicular, and the fore finger points in
energy. the direction of magnetic field and the middle finger
in the direction of current, then the thumb will point
C The main constituent of biogas is methane in the direction of the force acting on the conductor.
which has a higher calorific value than that of petrol.
A Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement
D Biogas is produced by anaerobic degradation 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
of biomass in the presence of water but in the B Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement
absence of oxygen.
2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
C Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.

D Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

Q 21. Q 22.

A boy of mass 50 kg, runs up a flight of 120 stairs, The given figure shows a ray diagram for the image
each measuring a height of 25 cm, in one minute and formation of an object AB by a convex lens.
40 seconds. If g = 10 m s -2 , then the power of the
boy is
 A 150 W

B 750 W

C 500 W
If A' B' < AB, then
D 250 W

A BX = B' X

B XY > YB'

C 2XY = BX

D BY < 3YB'

Q 23. Q 24.

The graph shows the change in temperature with Observe the given figures carefully.
time when ice at - 20°C is heated to 120°C.

Figure 1

Which entry in the options shows the correct change

taking place between the points?
Figure 2
Points Changes
Fill in the blanks by choosing an appropriate option.
P to Q Average P is __(i)__ and Q is __(ii)__. Q acts as the __(iii)__
A
energy of agent while H2 acts as the __(iv)__ agent.
particles
remains
constant (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Q to R Ice Copper Copper Reducing Oxidising
B A
melting oxide
R to S The Copper Copper Reducing Oxidising
C B
volume of hydroxide carbonate
steam
is Copper Copper Oxidising Reducing
C
increasing oxide
T to U Water Copper Copper Oxidising Reducing
D D
boiling oxide

Q 25. Q 26.

In the given reactions sequence, Match the metals given in column I with the methods
of extraction given in column II and select the
correct option from the given codes.
X, Y and Z are respectively ---------P ---- Q --- R --- S
A (i) -- (iv) -- (ii) -- (iii)
A CH 3 CH 2 OH, CH 3 COOCH 3 and CH ≡ CH
B (iv) -- (i) -- (iii) -- (ii)
B CH 3 CH 2 OH, CH 3 CH 2 COOH and CH 2 = CH 2
C (ii) -- (iii) -- (i) -- (iv)
C CH 3 OCH 3 , CH 3 COCH 2 OH and CH 2 = CH 2
D (iii) -- (ii) -- (iv) -- (i)
D CH 3 CH 2 OH, CH 3 COOH and CH 2 = CH 2

Q 27. Q 28.

To write a letter with a graphite pencil, 0.001 g of Sodium hydroxide solution is added to each of the
carbon is required. The total number of carbon atoms following test tubes and heated.
used in writing the letter is

A 6.023 × 10 23

B 1
In which test tube, the reaction will not occur?
C 5 × 10 17
A I
D 5.02 × 10 19
B II

C III

D IV

Q 29. Q 30.

Observe the given flowchart carefully. Which of the following reactions are exothermic in
nature?
(i) Evaporation of water
(ii) Dissolution of sodium hydroxide in water
(iii) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(iv) Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water
(v) Combustion of methane gas

A (i), (iv) and (v)

B (ii), (iii) and (v)

X, Y and Z are respectively
C (i), (ii) and (iv)
A Sulphur, Charcoal and potassium nitrate
D (i), (iii) and (iv)
B Potassium nitrate, charcoal and sulphur
 C Sulphur, potassium nitrate and charcoal

D Charcoal, potassium nitrate and sulphur.

Q 31. Q 32.

The positions of four elements P, Q, R and S are

The atoms have the same shown on the outline of a part of the periodic
table.Element X has a high melting point and is a
A Nucleon number good conductor of electricity. It forms chlorides
XCl2 and XCl3. Which element is X?
B Number of electrons

C Number of neutrons

D Number of protons

A P

B Q

C R

D S

Q 33. Q 34.

Steam at 100°C is a more effective heating agent Find the incorrect match.
than water at the same temperature because
A Cs and Ga - High melting point
A Steam is a form of hot vapours and water is
B Cu - No reaction with dil. HCl
hot liquid
B 1 kg of water at 100°C has 22.6 × 10 5 joules C Pb and Hg - Poor conductors of heat
more energy than 1 kg of steam at the same
temperature D Mg and Mn - React with very dil. HNO 3

C 1 kg of steam at 100°C has 22.6 × 10 5 joules

more energy than 1 kg of water at the same
temperature
D None of these.

Q 35. Q 36.

The given flow chart shows one of the pathways of Read the following statements about the transmission
glucose breakdown. Identify 'P' and 'Q'.Glucose of nerve impulse and select the correct ones.
P Q + Energy (i) In a neuron, nerve impulse travels from the
axonal end to the dendritic end as: Axonal end
Axon Cell body Dendritic end
A Ethanol and carbon dioxide
(ii) The chemicals released from the axonal end of
 one neuron cross the synapse and generate a similar
B Pyruvate and carbon dioxide
electrical impulse in the dendrite of another neuron.
(iii) A neuron transmits the nerve impulses not only
C Pyruvate and lactate to another neuron but also to the muscle cells and
gland cells.
D Ethanol and pyruvate (iv) The neurotransmitter released at the post-
synaptic membrane, diffuses across the synapse and
comes into contact with the chemoreceptor sites in
the pre-synaptic membrane.

A (i) and (ii) only

B (ii) and (iii) only

C (iii) and (iv) only

D (i) and (iv) only

Q 37. Q 38.

Study the given concept map of the cell and select Which of the following options is incorrect regarding
the option which is correct regarding E, F, G and H. the part labelled as P in the given figure?

A It is a paired structure present in human male

reproductive system.
A E can be an onion skin cell and G can be an
B Its duct joins with the vas deferens.
animal nerve cell.
B F can be a root cell of a plant and H can be a C It secretes slightly acidic fluid, which
mature mammalian RBC. increases sperm motility.
C E can be a leaf cell of a plant and H can be an D Its secretion is rich in fructose sugar.
onion skin cell.
D F can be a mature mammalian RBC and G can
be an animal nerve cell.

Q 39. Q 40.

Select the correct match out of the following. Given figures represent certain parts/structures (i),
(ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) of plants and animals. Identify
the pairs of structures that are homologous to each
Vegetative Ginger, other and select the correct option.
A
propagation Garlic
through rhizome
Asexual Sugarcane,
B
reproduction by Rhizopus
 spore formation
Sexual Pea,Hibiscus
C
reproduction by
gamete formation
Asexual Spirogyra
D
reproduction by Yeast
fragmentation
A (i) and (ii) only

B (iii), (iv) and (v) only

C (iii) and (iv) only

D Both A and C

Q 41. Q 42.

In pea plants, round seeds (R) are dominant over Given table gives some information about the trophic
wrinkled seeds (r), and yellow seeds (Y) are levels of a food chain.
dominant over green seeds (y) . When a cross is
made between a pea plant having round and yellow
seeds (RrYy) with a pea plant having round and
green seeds (Rryy), what fraction of the progeny will
have wrinkled and green seeds?

Which of the following food chains is correct with

B respect to the given information?

A W Y Z X
C
B Y Z W X

D C X Z W Y

D Y W Z X

Q 43. Q 44.

The epithelial tissue that lines the stomach and the Which of the following is an incorrect match of
intestine is phylum, type of coelom present in it and a
characteristic feature?

B
 A (ii) only
C
B (iv) only

C (i) and (iii) only

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

D

Q 45.

Match column I with column II and select the correct

option from the given codes.

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

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

– (v)
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Q 46. Q 47.
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Nine identical resistors of resistance 1 Ω each are

connected as shown in the given figure.
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Which of the following bar graphs best shows the
equivalent resistance between terminals A and B,
between terminals B and C, between terminals C and
A?

A
Identify X, p, q, r and s.

A X-Mg, p-Grey, q-Colourless, r-Greenish-

yellow, s-Colourless
B X-Al, p-Grey, q-Colourless, r-Grey, s-Green

C X-Au, p-Golden, q-Green, r-Silver-grey, s-

Yellow
B
D X-Cu, p-Reddish-brown, q-Blue, r-Reddish-
brown, s-Colourless

Q 48. Q 49.

Study the given figure of the chloroplast and select

the correct statement regarding it.
 A The processes involving photolysis of water
and evolution of molecular oxygen take place in the
part labelled as P.
B Synthesis of assimilatory power (ATP +
NADPH) takes place in the part labelled as Q.
Decreasing order of reactivity of given metals is
C Excess of glucose molecules synthesised
A Zn > X > Fe > Ag during photosynthesis are stored mainly in the form
of glycogen represented as R in the given figure.
B X > Zn > Fe > Ag D The photosynthetic reactions that take place in

C Zn > Fe > X > Ag the part labelled as Q are the enzymatic reactions
which require the presence of light for their
D Zn > Fe > Ag > X occurence

Q 50.

P and Q in the given graph are the action spectra of

the two enzymes. The two enzymes are

A P : Amylase Q : Trypsin

B P : Pepsin Q : Trypsin

C P : Sucrase Q : Rennin

D P : Lactase Q : Amylase

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28.B, 29.C, 30.B, 31.C, 32.C, 33.C, 34.A, 35.C, 36.B, 37.B, 38.C, 39.C, 40.D, 41.D, 42.D, 43.B, 44.A,

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45.A,

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