Q: The weight of a person on the surface of the moon will be about one-sixth of his weight on the surface of the earth. This is because

A: The moon has no air.

B: The moon has no water.

C: The gravity of the moon is about half of the earth.

D: The gravity of the moon is abouut one-sixth of that of the earth.



Correct Option: D  [ The gravity of the moon is abouut one-sixth of that of the earth. ]

Remark:

Explanation: The weight of a person depends on the gravitational force exerted by a celestial body. The Moon’s gravity is only about 1/6th that of the Earth’s because it has much less mass and a smaller radius. Therefore, an object or person weighing 60 kg on Earth would weigh only about 10 kg on the Moon. Although mass remains constant everywhere, weight changes according to the local gravitational acceleration (g). Hence, lower gravity results in lower weight on the Moon.


Q: Magnification produced by a rear view mirror fitted in vehicles:

A: is less than the object

B: is more than the object

C: is equal to the object

D: can be more or less than the object depending upon the position of object in front of it.



Correct Option: A  [ is less than the object ]

Remark:

Explanation: Acids do not turn red litmus to blue; they turn blue litmus paper red. Acids are sour in taste, corrosive in nature, and have a pH value less than 7. The statement that acids turn red litmus to blue is incorrect.


Q: Which part is modified as the tusk of elephant?

A: canine

B: premolar

C: second incisor

D: molar



Correct Option: C  [ second incisor ]

Remark:

Explanation: The tusks of elephants are actually modified second upper incisors. They are made primarily of dentine, commonly known as ivory, and covered by a thin layer of enamel at the tip (which wears off with time). Tusks grow continuously throughout the elephant’s life and are used for digging, lifting objects, stripping bark, defense, and dominance displays.

Note: Both male and female African elephants have tusks, whereas in Asian elephants, tusks are generally present only in males.

Composition: Tusks are composed of dentine (ivory) with fine concentric growth lines, and they grow from sockets in the skull.


Q: In which of the following processes energy is released ?

A: respiration

B: photosynthesis

C: ingestion

D: absorption



Correct Option: A  [ respiration ]

Remark:

Explanation: Respiration is a biochemical process in which food molecules (mainly glucose) are oxidized to release energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). This energy is then used for various life processes such as movement, growth, repair, and maintenance. Respiration occurs in all living cells and takes place mainly inside the mitochondria.

Chemical Equation:

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy (ATP)

In contrast, photosynthesis stores energy in glucose molecules, while respiration releases that stored energy for cellular use.


Q: What does the term Dolby B or Dolby C printed on tape recorders and other sound systems refer to?

A: frequency modulated system

B: amplitude modulated system

C: noise reduction circuit

D: both DC and AC power can be used



Correct Option: C  [ noise reduction circuit ]

Remark:

Explanation: The terms Dolby B and Dolby C refer to noise reduction circuits used in tape recorders and sound systems. These technologies reduce background hiss and unwanted noise during playback and recording, thereby improving the overall sound quality.


Q: A CD-ROM is a kind of:

A: Optical disk

B: Magnetic disk

C: Fibre disk

D: None of these



Correct Option: A  [ Optical disk ]

Remark:

Explanation: A CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is an optical disk used to store large amounts of data. It is read using a laser beam in a CD drive and is commonly used for distributing software, music, and multimedia content.


Q: The largest gland of human body is :

A: Thyroid

B: Kidney

C: Pancreas

D: Liver



Correct Option: D  [ Liver ]

Remark:

Explanation: The liver is the largest gland in the human body. It is located in the upper right part of the abdomen, just below the diaphragm. The liver performs multiple vital functions, including the secretion of bile (which helps in digestion of fats), detoxification of harmful substances, storage of glycogen (energy reserve), and the synthesis of proteins and cholesterol. It also plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels and metabolism. The average adult human liver weighs about 1.2 to 1.5 kilograms.


Q: What is the dimensions of A4 size paper?

A: 210 mm X 297 mm

B: 217 mm X 290 mm

C: 200 mm X 300 mm

D: none of these



Correct Option: A  [ A4 measures 210mm x 297mm or 8.27inches x 11.69inches ]

Remark:
Legal- 21.59mm X 35.56mm


Q: In your opinion which of the following is due to ozone hole ?

A: Increased UV radiation

B: Acid rain

C: Global warming

D: Greenhouse effect



Correct Option: A  [ Increased UV radiation ]

Remark:

The ozone hole leads to an increase in ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface. The depletion of the ozone layer, caused by chemicals like CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), reduces its ability to block harmful UV rays. This can result in health issues such as skin cancer, cataracts, and also harm to crops and marine ecosystems.

  • Acid rain: Caused by sulphur and nitrogen oxides, not ozone depletion.
  • Global warming: Caused by greenhouse gases trapping heat.
  • Greenhouse effect: Natural process intensified by CO₂, not related to ozone loss.


Q: If a sample of soil is found to have a pH value of 8.25, it is:

A: acidic

B: neutral

C: alkaline

D: None of the above



Correct Option: C  [ alkaline ]

Remark:
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