1.

If the total number of dots on opposite faces of a cubical block is always 7, find the figure which is correct

A.

B.

C.

D.
[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-18]

Answer:: A
[Logical Reasoning]

In a class of 90 students, where girls are twice the number of boys, Kabir ranked nineteenth from the top. If there are 12 girls
ahead of Kabir, how many boys are after him in rank?
2.

A.
B.
C.
D.

20
23
29
34

[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-7]

Answer:: B
[Logical Reasoning]

A straight line is 36 cm long. Points are to be marked on the line from both the ends so that the first point is at a distance of 1 cm
from one end, the second point is at a distance of 2 cm from the first point and the third point is at a distance of 3 cm from the second
point and so on. If the points on the ends are not counted and the common points are counted as one, what is number of points?
3.

A.
B.
C.
D.

13
12
10
16

[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-14]

Answer:: B
[Logical Reasoning]

They yield versus fertilizer input is shown in the following graph :

Consider the following statements based on this graph:
1.Yield rate is zero at B and C.
2.There is no yield with no fertilizer input.
3.The yield is minimum at D.
4.The yield is neither minimum nor maximum at C.
Which of the above statements are correct?
4.

A.
B.
C.
D.

1, 2 and 4
3 and 4
2 and 3
1, 3 and 4

[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-3]

Answer:: B
[Logical Reasoning]

If the given interchanges are made between signs and number which one of the four equations would be correct?
Giveninterchanges:SignsandandNumbers4and8
5.

A.
B.
C.
D.

684=1.0
364=1.0
482=6.0
486=2.0
Answer:: C

[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-4]

6.

[Logical Reasoning]

Find the correct alternative

A.

B.
C.

D.
[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-1]

7.

Answer:: C
[Logical Reasoning]

Select one of the alternatives which has the same property as the given problem figures

A.
B.

C.
D.
[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-2]

8.

A.

B.

C.

Answer:: B
[Logical Reasoning]

The three diagrams given below follow a certain order. The correct diagram to follow these three in that order is

D.
[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-11]

Answer:: B
[Logical Reasoning]

If the first 12 letters of the English alphabet are written in reverse order, which of the following letters will be the eighth letter to the
left of the thirteenth letter from the right end?
9.

A.
B.
C.
D.

E
F
G
H

[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-6]

10.

A.
B.
C.
D.

The graph of 2x + 3y = 6 is

I
II
III
IV

[YagnaQRefNo: 1B-5]

11.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: C
[Logical Reasoning]

Answer:: D
[Logical Reasoning]

Which of the following is not a double displacement reaction?

BaCl2 + H2 SO4 BaSO4 + 2HCl

CuSO4 + H2 SCuS+H2 SO4
NaOH+HClNaCl+H2 O
Mg3 N2 + 6H2 O3Mg(OH)2 + 2NH3

[YagnaQRefNo: A-5]

Answer:: D
[1. Chemical Reactions and Equations]

Read the given statements and mark the correct option.

Statement 1 : Corrosion of iron is commonly known is rusting.
Statement 2 : Corrosion of iron occurs in presence of water and air
12.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1
Statement I is true and statement 2 is false
Both statements 1 and 2 are false

[YagnaQRefNo: A-2]

13.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: B
[1. Chemical Reactions and Equations]

Some crystals of copper sulphate were dissolved in water. The colour of the solution obtained would be

green
red
blue
brown

[YagnaQRefNo: A-1]

14.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: C
[1. Chemical Reactions and Equations]

When Al is added to KOH solution

No action takes place

Oxygen is evolved
Water is produced
Hydrogen is evolved

[YagnaQRefNo: B-3]

Answer:: D
[2. Acids, Bases and Salts]

Three students were given colourless liquids X, Yand Z of water, lemon juice and a mixture of water and lemon juice
respectively. After testing these liquids with pH paper, following sequences in colour change of pH paper were reported
(i) Blue, red and green
(ii) Orange, green and green (iii) Green, red and red
(iv) Red and green
The correct sequence of colours observed is
15.

A.
B.
C.
D.

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

[YagnaQRefNo: B-5]

16.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The acid having the highest H ions concentration is one with

pH = 7.0
pH = 1.2
pH = 2.3
pH = 8.2

[YagnaQRefNo: B-2]

17.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Potassium
Iron
Magnesium
Silver

18.

Answer:: D
[3. Metals and Non-metals]

Froth floatation process may be used to increase the concentration of the mineral in

Chalcopyrites
Bauxite
Haematite
Calamine

[YagnaQRefNo: C-6]

19.
A.
B.

Answer:: B
[2. Acids, Bases and Salts]

Metal which does not react even with steam

[YagnaQRefNo: C-2]

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: C
[2. Acids, Bases and Salts]

Answer:: A
[3. Metals and Non-metals]

The correct decreasing order of the metals in the activity series is

Ca, Mg, Ni, Fe

Ni, Ca, Mg, Fe

C.
D.

Ca, Mg, Fe, Ni

Mg, Ca, Fe, Ni

[YagnaQRefNo: C-4]

20.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: C
[3. Metals and Non-metals]

In the preparation of wood charcoal, liquid pyroligneous acid is obtained. It consists of

Acetone
Methanol
Acetic acid
Vinegar

[YagnaQRefNo: D-4]

Answer:: B
[4. Carbon and Its Compounds]

Read the following passage and answer

When superheated steam is passed through red hot wood charcoal, it gets reduced to a mixture of X and Y and this mixture is named
a Z. Identify X
21.

A.
B.
C.
D.

NO2
CO
SO2
CO2

[YagnaQRefNo: D-3]

22.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: B
[4. Carbon and Its Compounds]

The number of C-H bonds is ethane C2 H6 molecule are

4
6
8
10

[YagnaQRefNo: D-5]

Answer:: B
[4. Carbon and Its Compounds]

To study the chemical properties, Mendeleev concentrated on the compounds formed by different elements with X and Y.
Identify them
23.

A.

X
O2

Y
N2

B.

X
O2

Y
H2

C.

X
H2

Y
N2

D.

X
H2

Y
C

[YagnaQRefNo: E-2]

24.

Answer:: B
[5. Periodic Classification of Elements]

Which of the following do not belong to the same group?

A.
B.
C.
D.

F, Cl, Br
Na, K, Rb
P, 5, Cl
C, Si, Ge

[YagnaQRefNo: E-4]

Answer:: C
[5. Periodic Classification of Elements]

Transpirationhasbeendescribedasanecessaryevilbecauseitisinevitable,butpotentiallyharmful.Whichofthefollowingare
the after-effects of traspiration?
(i) Absorption of mineral salts.
(ii) Regulation of plant temperature.
(iii) Wilting and injury in plants.
(iv) Ascent of sap
25.

A.
B.
C.
D.

(i) & (iv)

(i), (ii) & (iii)
(i), (ii) & (iv)
All of these

[YagnaQRefNo: F-3]

Answer:: D
[6. Life Processes]

The given figure is a demonstration of an experiment to show that carbon dioxide is essential for photosynthesis. What is the
substanceX,keptinwatchglass?
26.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Potassium hydroxide
Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium carbonate
Potassium sulphate

[YagnaQRefNo: F-5]

27.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Trachea do not collapse when there is not much air because they are

thick and muscular

having cartilaginous rings
Have valves
supported by larynx

[YagnaQRefNo: F-6]

28.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: A
[6. Life Processes]

Answer:: B
[6. Life Processes]

Which of the following is an IUCD?

copper - T
diaphragm
oral pills
tubectomy
Answer:: A

[YagnaQRefNo: 10-6]

29.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Anemophily is the pollination by

Birds
Rain
insects
Wind

[YagnaQRefNo: 10-1]

30.
A.
B.

Answer:: A
[7. Reproduction in Organisms]

Answer:: D
[7. Reproduction in Organisms]

A common feature of reproduction in Amoeba, spirogyra and yeast is that

They reproduce only sexually

They are all unicellular

C . they reproduce asexually
D.

They are all multicellular

[YagnaQRefNo: 10-5]

31.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which of the following scientist gave the principles of inheritance?

Mendel
Griffin
Johanssen
Watson and crick

[YagnaQRefNo: 11-4]

32.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: A
[8. Heredity and Evolution]

What types of events are typically seen in the fossil record?

Speciation
Successive change in structures
Extinction
All of these

[YagnaQRefNo: 11-5]

33.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: C
[7. Reproduction in Organisms]

Answer:: D
[8. Heredity and Evolution]

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Darwinstheoryofevolutionstateshowlifeevolvedfromsimpletomorecomplexforms
Mendelsexperimentgivesusthemechanismfortheinheritanceoftraitsfromonegenerationtothenext
Darwin also explained how life began on earth in the first place
None of the above

[YagnaQRefNo: 11-1]

Answer:: C
[8. Heredity and Evolution]

A person looks into the mirror by placing it close to his face. The image of his face was erect, laterally inverted and of the same
size. Then, the mirror must be
34.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Plane
Concave
Convex
Plane or concave

[YagnaQRefNo: 13-2]

Answer:: A
[9. Light Reflection and Refraction]

In a room, artificial rain is produced at one end and a strong source of white light is switched on at the other end. To observe the
rainbow an observer must
35.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Look anywhere in the room

Look towards the source
Look towards the raindrops with the light source behind him
Look in a direction equally inclined to the source of raindrops

[YagnaQRefNo: 14-1]

36.

Answer:: C
[10. Human Eye and Colourful World]

Observe the following diagram and answer question

The lens of the eye can become thicker and thinner. Why is this flexibility useful?
A.
B.
C.
D.

The lens allows the eye to focus on far objects as well as near objects
The lens can allow varying amounts of light to enter the eye
The eye can move up, down, left, and right
The lens is not likely to break

[YagnaQRefNo: 14-2]

Answer:: A
[10. Human Eye and Colourful World]

Read the given statements and mark the correct option.

Statement 1: A normal human eye can clearly see all the objects at the different distances.
Statement 2 : The human eye has the capacity to suitably adjust the focal length of its
lens to a certain extent
37.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Both statements I and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
Both statements I and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1
Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are false

[YagnaQRefNo: 14-4]

38.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: C
[10. Human Eye and Colourful World]

In the circuit shown here, the ammeter A reads 5 A and the voltometer V reads 20 V. The correct value of resistance R is

Exactly4
Slightlygreaterthan4
Slightlylessthan4
Zero

[YagnaQRefNo: 15-2]

39.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A bulb rates 240 V, 100 W is connected to a 120 V supply. Which of the following is correct?

The bulb fuses

The bulb is lighted but is dim
The bulb lights up to normal brightness
The bulb lighted initially then fuses away

[YagnaQRefNo: 15-3]

40.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Both wires are of different materials

Both wires are made of same material and are at different temperature
Both wires are made of same material and are at same temperature
Both wires are made of different materials and are at the same temperature

41.

Galvanometer is used to detect the presence of current

We cannot isolate a single pole
We can magnetise an iron ring
A permanent magnet retains its magnetism even when heated on a flame

42.

Straight
Circular
Parabolic
Elliptical

43.

Answer:: B
[12. Magnetic Effects of Electric Current]

The rectangular coil of copper wires is rotated in a magnetic field. The direction of induced current change once in each

one revolution
one fourth revolution
half revolution
two revolutions

[YagnaQRefNo: 16-5]

44.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: D
[12. Magnetic Effects of Electric Current]

The magnetic field lines due to a straight wire carrying a current are

[YagnaQRefNo: 16-4]

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: C
[11. Electricity]

Which of the following is not true?

[YagnaQRefNo: 16-2]

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: B
[11. Electricity]

A student says that the resistance of two wires of same length and same area of cross section is same. This statement is correct if

[YagnaQRefNo: 15-1]

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: B
[11. Electricity]

Answer:: B
[12. Magnetic Effects of Electric Current]

A solar cooker may not cook food if

Interior of the box and the container of food are perfectly shining
Glass sheet over the box is not closed
Solar cooker is placed in the shade
All the above

[YagnaQRefNo: 17-2]

Answer:: D
[13. Sources of Energy]

45.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The main constituent of CNG is

butane
methane
ethane
propane

[YagnaQRefNo: 17-5]

Answer:: B
[13. Sources of Energy]

Readthepassagecarefullyandanswer.Oceanwavesarederivedsourcesofenergy.WindistheagentwhichtransfertheSuns
energy to the surface of the sea. The unequal solar heating of the earth generates wind and wind blowing over water generates waves.
The energy possessed by ocean and sea waves is called wave energy. Various systems have been designed to use wave energy for
commercial production of electricity. The main disadvantage of wave energy is
46.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Wave power project is expensive

Seabird population could be affected by wave energy structures
Some designs are noisy
All of these

[YagnaQRefNo: 17-3]

47.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer:: D
[13. Sources of Energy]

Flow of energy in an ecosystem is always

Unidirectional
bidirectional
multidirectional
no specific direction

[YagnaQRefNo: 18-5]

Answer:: A
[14. Our Environment and Its Management]

What will happen if deer is missing in the given food chain?

Grass Deer Tiger
48.

A.
B.
C.
D.

the population of tiger decreases and the population of grass increases

the population of grass decreases
tiger will start eating grass
the population of tiger increases

[YagnaQRefNo: 18-7]

Answer:: D
[14. Our Environment and Its Management]

It is important to make small check dams across the flooded gullies because
they
(i) Hold water for irrigation
(ii) Hold water and prevent soil erosion
(iii) Recharge ground water
(iv) Hold water permanently
49.

A.
B.
C.
D.

(i) and (iv)

(ii) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)

[YagnaQRefNo: 18-2]

50.

Floods can be prevented by

Answer:: B
[14. Our Environment and Its Management]

A.
B.
C.
D.

Cutting the forests

Afforestatioin
Tilling the land
Removing the top soil

[YagnaQRefNo: 18-4]

Answer:: B
[14. Our Environment and Its Management]