CLASS :VIII

MATHEMATICS
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1.

The fr~ction,

:
3
(A) equals 0.33333333

1
(B) is less than 0.33333333 by . s
3 10
1
.
(C) is less than 0.33333:333 by - _ s
3 10

2.

3.

4.

1
.
(D) rs greater than 0.33333333 by . s
3 10
When simplified and expressed with negative exponents,
the expression (x + y)-1 (x-1 + y-1) is equal to:
(B ) x-2 + 2-lx-ly-1 + y-2
(A ) x-2 + 2x-ly-l + y-2
(D ) x-2+ y-2
(C) x-1 y-1
If the square of a number of two digits is decreased by
the square of the number formed by reversing the digits,
then the result is not always divisible by:
(B) the product of the digits
(A) 9
(D ) the difference of the digits
(C) the sum of the digits
By what least number by which 3600 be divided to make
it a perfect cube?
(D) 450
(C) 300
(B) 50
(A) 9
1

5.

If xy =b and

6.

1
a
The sum of three numbers is 98. The ratio of the first to

+ - 2 = a, then (x + y )2 equals:
y
X

-2

(C) b(ab + 2)

(A) (a + 2b )2

the secon~ is

and the ratio of the second to the third is

5
. The second number is:
8
(C) 30
, . (B) 20
(A) 15

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is:

7.

(A) rec tan gle

CD) squ are
(C) pa ral lelogra m
d by 50o/o. Th e pe rce nt of
Ea ch ed ge of a cu be is inc rea se cu be is:
the
inc rea se in th e su rfa ce are a of

8.

00 )30 0
{C) 150
(B) 125
dy wi th x < y. Th e pe rce nt
Gi ve n tw o po sit ive int eg ers x an
th at x is les s th an y is:

(A) 50

9.

(B) 100(x - y )

{A) 100{y -; x)

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(D) 100 (x - y )

(C) _

ex pr es se d as a ter mi na tin g
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ion
rat
A
10.
s fac tor s:
de cim al if th e de no mi na tor ha
(D ) No ne of the se
(B) 2, 3 or 5 (C) 3 or 5
(A) 2 or 5
no t
11. W hic h of th e fol low ing is

2J9
(A ) ys
(

(B )

(# f

(C)

eq ua l to

WS

ya?
(D )

1Jl2

ya

to:
0.~ x .Jb, th en b is eq ua l
12. If .J0 .04 x 0.4 x a =0.0 04 x
2
4
16 X 1()-5 (D ) 16 X 10(C)
X 10
16
(B)
S
lOX
16
(A)
ec tly as y an d inv ers ely as the
dir
s
rie
va
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at
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13.
en y =4 an d z =14 . Th en ,
sq ua re of z, an d th at x =10 wh
wh en y = 16 an d z =7, x eq ua ls:
(A) 180

(B ) 160 .

(C) 154

CD ) 140

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. 14. The product ofry and y is equal to the quotient obtained

when x 2 is divided by:
(A ) 0

(B) 1

(C) X

(D) -

15. Palone can complete a workin 12 days, while P and Qtogether

can complete the same work in 8 days. The number of days
that Q will take to complete the work alone is:
(A) 10
(B) 24
(C) 20
(D) 9
16. The figure given below shows a rectangle with a perimeter
of60 em.
(x + 4) em
h
(3x -2) em

What is the value of x?

(A ) 7

(D)29

(C) 12

(B)9

17. Which of the following does not have a vertex?

(A) Cube
(B) Pyramid (C) Cylinder (D) Cone
18. Anil owns a plot worth Rs. 10,000. He sells it to Mukesh
at a profit of 10o/o. After sometime, Mukesh sells it .back
to Anil at a loss of 10%, then Anil:
(A) loses Rs. 100
(B) loses Rs. 900
(C) gains Rs. 100
(D) gains Rs. 1100
2
2
19. xy (z + 1) + z (x + y2) can be factorized as:
(A) (xy + z) (yz + x)
(B ) (zx + y) (xy + z)
(C) (yz + x) (zx + y)
(D) (x2 + y 2) (z + x)'
20. The parallel sides of a trapezoid are 3 em and 9 em. The
non-parallel sides are 4 em and 6 em. A line parallel to
the bases divides the trapezoid into two trapezoids of
equal perimeters. The ratio in which each of the non~
parallel sides is divided is:
3cm

/
(A) 4:3

6c~

(B) 3: 2

~4em

9cm

(C) 4: 1

(D) 3: 1

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21. Th e len gth of rec tan gle R is
is l ()IJ~ t.,tt tha n the
squ are S. Th e wi dth of the rec tan gleare as, R : S, It~:
sid e of the squ are . Th e rat io of the
(D) 199 : 20U
(B) 101 : 100 (C) 1 : 1
(A) 99 : 100
dis co un t of 40% un d tw o
22. Th e dif fer en ce be tw ee n a
for Rs . 10, 000 i11c
suc ces siv e dis co un ts of 36o/o an d 4%
(D) Rs. 400
(C) Rs. 256
(B) Rs. 144
(A) Rs. 0
125 ems, wh ich is for me d
23. Th e vo lum e of a cy lin de r is 48. she et alo ng the len gth of
by rol lin g a rec tan gu lar pa pe r
ou t an y Iid i.e ., op en at
the pa pe r. If a cu bo ida l bo x (w ith et of pa pe r by cu ttin g
the top ) is ma de fro m t4e sam e she
h of the fou r co rne rs
ou t the squ are of sid e 0.5 em fro m eacvo lum e of thi s bo x?
of the pa pe r she et, the n wh at is the
3
(D) 24 cm3
ems
19
(C)
3
cm
38
(B)
cm
20
(A)
2
3
of the
If
en.
_m
wo
are
3
24. Of the 120 peo ple in the roo m, 5
the ma xim um nu mb er
peo ple are ma rri ed , the n wh at is
be un ma rri ed ? .
of wo me n in the roo m wh o cou ld
(D) 60
(C) 30
(B) 20
(A ) 40
the co mp ou nd int ere st,
25. If the dif fer en ce be tw ee n
d:t he sim ple int ere st
com po un ded ev ery six mo nth s, an e of 12% pe r an nu m
rat
on a cer tai n sum of mo ney at the
is:
for on e ye ar is Rs . 36, the sum
15,000 (D) Rs. 18,000
(A) Rs.lO,OOO (B) Rs. 12,000 (C) Rs. I

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26. A po lye thy len e str ip rub be d ag Wh ich of the fol low ing
pe r.
attra~t sm all pie ces .of pa
pie ces of pa pe r du rin g the
all
sm
on
ch an ge s tak es pla ce
ap pli cat ion of the for ce ?
pos itio n of the object
(A) The sha pe of the object (B) Th e
ma ss of the object
(C) The den sity of the object (D) Th e
pe?
27. Wh y tyr es are cir cu lar in sha
(A) It is eas y to inf late the m.
friction.
(B) Ro llin g friction is les s tha n slid ing
(C) Cir cul ar tyr es dis sip ate les s hea t.
icle.
(D) It is eas y to slo w dow n or sto p veh
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28. When sound is emitted from a loud speaker, there is a/an:

(A) increase in the pitch of the sound.
(B) decrease in the pitch of the sound.
(C) increase in the speed ofthe sound.
(D) increase in the loudness of the sound.

29. Observe the figure given below as shown. A light ray

reflecting from a plane mirror. What is the angle of
deviation 8 ?

30. Figwe below shows a simple cell:

bulb

switch
copper
plate (+)---t

zinc
plate(-)

dilute
sulphuric
acid--+-

Which of the followlng is true about the above reaction

when the switch is closed?
(A) The zmc plate becomes thicker.
(B) The concentration of dilute sulphuric acid increases.
(C) Hydrogen gas bubbles are produced at the anode.
(D) Electrons flow from the copper plate to the zinc plate through
the external circuit to produce an electric current.

81. Which of the following is prominent in the early warning

of a cyclone?
(A) Satellite
(C) Helicopters

(B) Jet planes

(D) Submarines

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3.2. Th e chr ug es pre sen t on the ich
of the fol low ing C!UfiDIIt o
in the fig ure bel ow . In wh
m?
for ce of rep uls ion act s be tw een the

(B)e e
)e .e
(D

)e e
(A
)e e
(C

tab le giv en bel

33. Lo ok at the blo ck pla ced on the

ow :

S cm.

qu an titi es is no t sam e
Wh ich of the fol low ing ph ysiacal
le wi th dif fer en t fac es
wh en thi s blo ck is ke pt ov er tab
tou ch ing the tab le ?
(B ) Thr ust
(A) Pressu re
(D ) Ma ss
(C) Weight
a bo dy ha ve zer o for ce of
34. On a rou gh sur fac e, wh en do es
fri cti on ?
it .
(A ) When no for ce is applied on
it.
(B ) When lar ge for ce is app lied on
sur face.
(C ) When the body is r olli ng on the
the sur face.
(D ) Wh en the bod y is sliding on
ha s a hig he r pit ch tha n
lin
vio
a
m
fro
nd
sou
of
te
no
A
35.
de r tha n tha t fro m the
tha t fro m a gu ita r bu t it is les s loutru me nt ha s the hig he r
vio lin . Th e sou nd fro m wh ich ins he r fre qu en cy ?
am pli tud e, an d wh ich ha s the hig
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ffi gh er am pli tud e ,

Higb~r
h

(A )

Violin

Gu itar

(B)

Violin

Violin

(C)

Gu ita r

Vio lin

(D) Gu ita r

Gu itar

fre qu en cy

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For a given incident ray, the plane of the mirror makes

an angle a with the incident ray then reflected ray is
turned through 29. This fact is used in which of the
options given below?
(A) Periscope

(B) Kaleidoscope

(C) Shaving mirrors

(D) Automobile head lights

37. The experimental setup is shown in the figure below:

Switch

copper

Very dilute
solution of
copper sulpha

Iron plate

What is the reason the LED does not glow in the given
experimental setup ? .

(A) Negative terminal of cell is not connected to the LED.

(B) Liquid electrolyte used is a bad conductor of electricity.
(C) Electricity is discharged into air.
(D) Switch is in open condition.
38. Which of the following events can cause earthquake ?
[.

II.
Ill.

(A) I and II only

(C) I and III only

Movement of earth'splae
Volconiceruption
Underground n udear explosion

(B) II and III only

CD) I, II and III

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39. Two girl s are stan ding infr ont of a plan e mir rors into t.he
in the figu re give n belo w. Wh en girl A look Find the
mir ror ima ge of girl B is 14 m awa y from her.
dist anc e of girl B from the mir ror. .
2m

. . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . .

4' . . . .. . . . .

...

(A)6 m

(B ) 5m

(C)8 m

(D) 10m

al forc es
40. Thr ee pers ons P, Q and R pull a bloc k with equ
ion of
as sho wn in figu re. Iden tify the dire ctio n of mot
the bloc k?

(A) In hori zont al dire ction towards left.

(B ) In hori zont al dire ction towa rds righ t.
(C) In verti cally upward direction.
(D ) The block rem ains stati onar y.
41. Loo king at the pict ures give n belo w:

I. Strik ing a
matc h stick

help ful
Iden tify the pict ures in whi ch fric tion play s a
role .
(B) II and III only
(A) I and II only
(D) I, II and III
(C) I and Til only
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42. Look at the flow chart given below :

Which of the following letters can be replaced by'mfrasonic8'?

(A)P

(B)Q

(C) R
(D) Both (A) & (B)
43. Which of the following are the characteristics of one of
the natural calamity?
X: It ocaJrs due to strong upward rising winds
Y: It develops into acydonewith wind speed reochlngupto200 km h-1
Z : It may form tornado within cydones

(B) Thunder storm

(A) Floods
(D) Famine
(C) Earthquake
44. Why is zinc better than tin if we want to protect a piece
of iron from rusting by electroplating ?
(A) Zinc is cheaper than tin.
(B) Tin is toxic.
(C) Zinc can prevent iron from contacting with water and air.
(D) Rusting is prevented even when the zinc layer is broken.

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45.

the given picture s in ascend ing order accord ing

to the air pressu re at the highes t point in eoch cutm.

Arrang~

IT. A high building

I. A mounta in top

(B) II, III, I (C) II, I, III

(A) I, II, III
46. Look at the figure given below :
.. , )

Ill. A sea beach

(D) III, II, I

Withou t which of the followi ng forces given below the

person would not be able to climb on the wall?
(B) Electric al force
(A) Gravita tional force
(D) Magnet ic force
(C) Friction al force
47. Look at the table given below, it tells how-th e speed of
sound varies with substa nces of differe nt densiti es:
_,.g,~Su.bstan ce

,.

-:_.,

,~c

Speed of 80UDd
in substanc e

Density of

(mr1 )

(kllm..,,j)

830
320
5100
5000
1200

1.29
1.43
2710
7870
11800

Air (gas)
Oxygen (gas)
Alumini um (metal)
Iron (metal)
Lead (metal)

- _)
_

substano e

From the above inform ation what conclu sion can be

drawn about the speed of sound?
(A) The speed increas es as the density ofthe substan ce increases.
(B) The speed is greater in less dense substan ces.
(C) The speed is greater in metals than in gases.
(D) The speed is greater in gases than metal.
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48. An object is placed 15 em from the plane mirror as shown

in figure:

object
(

15cm

If the object is made to move towards plane mirror which

of the following changes will takes place?
(A) The size of the image will become less than the size ofthe object.
(B) The distanoo between the image and the plane mirror decreases.

(C) The focal length of plane mirror decreases.

(D) The image distance remains same.

49. Which of the following statements is correct?

(A) Distilled water is a good conductor of electricity.
(B) An LED glows even when a weak electric current flows through it.

(C) Only liquid solutions of salts can conduct electricity.

(D) Zinc plating is done to make the object scratch proof.

50. Frictional force is independent of area of contact but still

brakes of very small contact are not preferred. Why?
(A) Friction depends on the nature of the materiaL
(B) Friction causes wear and tear.
(C) Friction resists motion.
(D) Friction caused is due to sliding friction.

CLASS : VIII

CHEMISTRY

51. Though aluminium is a metai, which property of metals

is not exhibited by it?
(A) I\1alleability
(B) Ductility
(C) High density
(D) Good conductor of heat and electricity
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52. "The proce ss of burni ng of a wax: candl e I lmllar to

respir ation" . Which of the follow ing choic live n below
violat es the above statem ent?
(A) Oxidat ion of fuel..
(B) Release ofwate rvapou r and carbon dioxide.
(C) Processes takes place at room tempe rature.
(D) Libera tion of energy.
58. Identi fy from the follow ing that is not a fossil fuel.
(B ) Biogas
(A) Coal
(D) Nat ural gas
(C) Petrol eum

54. Naveen wants to study the chara cteris tics of three metal s
X, Y, Z when expos ed to moist air. Follow ing are the
obser vation s made:
II

Metal

Voleu r CMl;lJJeiGreen coatin g

Brown ish red
No ch~nge

X
y

Identi fy the proba ble metal s Navee n had. .

")-x.

(A )

(B )

(C)
(D)

Cu
Fe
Fe
Na

"~

.~

Fe
Ag
K
Ca

Pt
Au
Ag
Au

55. Assertion: Nylon ropes are used for rock climb ing.
Reason: Nylon fibre is strong , elasti c and light.
(A) Both asserti on and reason are true and reason is the correc t
explan ation of the asserti on.
(B) Both asserti on and reason are true, but reason is not the
correc t explan ation of the asserti on.
(C) Assert ion Is true, but reason is false.
(D) Assert ion is false, but reason is true.

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56. Figure given below shows an activity in which a metal

reacts vigorously with cold water to form a silvery white
globule with a yellow flame and a .hissing intermittent
pops sound:

Identify the metal.

(B)Iron
(A) Magnesium
(D) Aluminium
(C) Sodiwn
57. 'We should practice the habit of conserving energy'. Which of
the following statements is related to the above comment?
(A) Increased use of fossil fuels is depleting their sources far too fast.
(B) All the energy used today is obtained from norrrenewable sources.
(C) Large areas of forest have been cut down to obtain fire wood.
(D) Sunlight is gradually becoming dimmer.
58. The structure of a fabric with, its component units X, Y
linked is given below :

I
Identify fabric from the following.
(A) PVC
(B) Polycot
(C) Polystyrene
(D) Polyethylene
59. Study the characteristics given below:
It is adak coloured viscou~ liquid It has astrongsmeU

Identify the compound among the following based on the

above chat acteristics.
(A) Kerosene
(B) Petrol
(D)Alcohol
(C) Petroleum
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60. Assertion: In case of oil fires, to exting uiHh tbe tl'te, the
burni ng mater ial is not spray ed with water .
Reason: Densi ty of water is more than densi ty of oil.
(A) Both asserti on and reason are trt)e and reason i!; tlw corre(t
explan ation of the asserti on.
(B) Both asserti on and reason are true, but reason is n<)t the

correc t explan ation of the asserti on.

(C) Assert ion is true, but reason is false.
(D) Assert ion is false, but reason is true.
61. Study the given reacti ons carefu lly:

WS04 + X ~ No reaction
YSO, +W~WS0 4 +Y
xso4 + v ~ vso4 + x
XS04 + Z ~ No read ion

Which of the follow ing reacti ons takes place?

(A) Reaction betwee nWS04 andY. (B) Reaction between WSO4 and Z.
(C) Reaction between YSO4 and X (D) Reaction between ZSO4 andY.
62. Look at the figure given below:

Tent

The mater ial used to make the object above is used to make :
I : AA umbrella

11 : A rcincoa
Ill : Abook

IV: A water contciner

(A) I, II and III only
(C) I, III and IV only

(B) I , II and IV only

(D) II, III and IV only

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63. Which of the following substances given below does not

cause acid rain by burning them ?
(B) Diesel
(A) Coal
(D) Coke
(C) Petrol
64. Identify the true statement from the following.
(A) Metals have fixed melting point whereas non metals do not.
(B) All metals are malleable.
(C) The hardest substance known is a non metal.
(D) Tungsten is a good conductor of heat and electricity.
65. Which of the following is the property of thermoplastics?
(A) They do not bend.
(B) They do not get deformed easily.
(C) They are resistant to most chemicals.
(D) They are long polymer chains with strong bond.
66. Which of the following substances does not react with
water but still stored under kerosene ?
(B) Calcium
(A) Phosphorus
(D) Sulphur
(C) Iron
67. Figure below shows the wick being placed differently in
different fuels :
Vegetable oil

Wax

Candle
Spirit lamp

Vegetable oil
lamp

Candle

Identify the reasons in each case for placing wick differently.

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...

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Fuel is highly
inflamma ble
(B) To vaporize
spirit
(C) Fuel is highly
inflamma ble
(D) To freeze the
spirit

(A)

Vege~"' oil

spirit lamp

<~'-<-'-

la~;.p,- <'t~

To vaporize oil
To freeze the
oil
Fuel is highly
inflamma ble
Fuel is highly
inflamma ble

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-~~--1

..,;\,.

To melt the wu.x

below
Fuel is highly
inflamma ble
Fuel is highly
inflamma ble
To vaporize the
wax

68. During fraction al distillat ion of petroleu m do the vapours

with highest boiling point condens e. At which part of
the fraction ating tower ?
(B) In lower most portion
(A) In upper most portion
(D) Cannot be said
(C) In middle portion
69. Study the characte ristics of a fuel given below:

+
+
+
+

Highestc alorificva lue

Forms watervap our on combust ion
Non polluting
Limited use as liquid fuel

Among the followi ng fuels which have the above

characte ristics ? _
(B) Petrol
(A) Kerosene
(D) Hydroge n
(C) L.P.G
70. Sunil gave his clothes to his younger brother Ha ri when
he outgrew them. What is this practice known as ?
(B) Reusing
(A) Recycling
(D) Reinvent ing
(C) Reducing

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. BIOL OGY

71. The organ ic manu re is consi dered bette r than fertil isers
becau se:
(A) it can be prepa red in the fields
(B) it is less rich in plant nutrie nt
(C) it impro ves the textu re of the soil
(D) it decrea ses the water holdin g capac ity of the soil
72. Whic h of the follo wing pairs of micr oorg anism and
disea se is wron gly matc hed?
(A) Virus - Tobacco mosai c diseas e
(B) Protozoa..:.. Sleep ing sickne ss
(C) Fungu s -Athl ete's foot
(D) Bacte ria- Rust of whea t
73. Whic h of the follow ing chan ges is NOT obser ved in a boy
at pube rty?
(A) He grows in heigh t and weight (B) He starts to produce sperms
(C) Pubic hair starts to grow
(D) Voice becomes feminine
74. The diagr am given below show s a huma n cell.

This cell is produ ced in the:

(A) ovary
(B) sperm ducts (C) ovidu cts (D) testes
75. Read the infor mati on given below and ident ify the
benef icial activ ities of bacte ria.

I.
II.
Ill.

The digesti on of cellulose In herbivores

The produc tion of antibio tics
The decom positio n ofwaste matter

(A) I and II only

(C) II and III only

(B) I and III only

(D) I, II and III

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Which of the following would happen in the absence of

greenhouse effect in the atmosphere?
(A) Pollution will increase
(B) Earth's surface temperature will decrease
(C) Earth surface temperature will increase
(D) The ozone layer will increase earth's temperature
77. Study the figure given below.

Which labelled part contains information that is passed

from one generation to the next?
(A) P

(B ) Q

(C)R

(D)S

78. An organism is described in the class as having many

nuclei containing cells, each surrounded by a cell wall of
chitin and absorbing its food. In which kingdom would
you place it?
(A) Plantae
(B) Animalia
(C) Protista
(D) Fungi
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79. Which one of the follow ing lists the struct ures which are
prese nt both in anima l and plant cells?
(A) Cell wall, chromosomes, cytoplasm, chloro plasts
(B) Cell memb rane, chromosomes, cytopl asm, mitochondrion
(C) Cell memb rane, chloroplast> chromosomes, cytoplasm
(D) Cytopl asm, mitoch ondrio n, cell wall, chromosomes
80. Which of the follow ing proce sses occur once a month in
an adole scent girl?
1.

Fertilis ation

II.

Ovulati on

Ill.

Menstr uation

(A) II and III only

(B) I and III only
(C) I and II only
(D) I, II and III
81. What is /are the likely conse quenc es of the activi ty as
shown in the figure given below ?

(A) Carbo n dioxide in the air increa ses

(B) Destru ction ofhabi tats
(C) Miner al salts in the soil are washe d away
(J:l) All of the above

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-82. The diagram given below shows a part

of the nltro.,n cycle.

rout nodules

nitratt!

Which arrows identify nitrogen fixation

denitrification?
Nitrogen fixation

Denitrification

(A)

CB)
(C)

R
Q
R

(D)

and

p
Q

83. Which of the following will occur if the fallopian tube is

ligated?
.
(A) Ovum will not be produced
'(B) No fertilisation will occur
(C). Imp~antation of the zygote cannot occur
(D) No sex hormones will be produced
84. Which of the following food(s) is/are suitable to be
preserved using dehydration process?
(A) Fish
(B) Chillies
(C) Mushrooms
(D) All of the above

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85. Virion consists of :

(A) nucleic acids
(B) nucleus
(C) cell organelles
(D) cytoplasm
86. The figure given below shows a situation of a pond
situated near an oil palm estate.
...---palm
trees

What could be the possible reason for the death of the

fish in the pond next to the oil palm estate?
(A) The waste products given out by the plants
(B) The practise of crop rotation in the estate
(C) The use of biological control in the est at e
(D) The use of ch emical fertilisers in the estate
87. The diagram given below shows a symptom of a disease.
It is due to the deficiency of:

(A) potassium in th e diet

(B) iodine in th e diet
(C) ir on in the blood
(D) calciurn in t he bones
88. Which of the followinf methods of irrigation is adopted
extensivel y in areas o acute water scarcity?
.
(A) Ch ain pump system
(B) Drip system
(C) Sprinkler system
(D) Furrow irrigation

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89. Inland fisheries refers to:

(A) culturing fish in fresh water
(B) deep sea fisheries
(C) trapping and capturing fish from sea coast
(D) extraction of oil from fishes
90. Research in Biology includes:
I.
II.
Ill.
IV.

Finding cures for diseases

Savinganimals and plants from extinction
Abetter ~nderstandlngofhowthe physical 'WOrld works
A better management of problems related to the environment

(A) I and IV only .

(C) I, II and IV only

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(B) II and III only

(D) II, III and IV only

. GENERAL QUESTION-S

91. Which figure should come next in the series given below?

(A)~

(B) ~

(C)~

(D) ~

92. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that
will complete the series.

lsi 15, 28, 44,63,85 rn l

(A)125

(B ) 105

(C) 110

(D ) 120

93. What is the maximum duration of interval between the

two sessions of parliament?
(A ) 6 months
(B) 12 months
(C) 3 months
(D) 9 months

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94. Which two cities were connected by the longest road that
Sher Shah Suri built?
(A) Delhi and Karachi
(B) Dacca and Lahore
(C) Mysore and Lahore

(D) Srinagar and Kanyakumari

95. In a group of horses and hens, the number of legs are 14

more than twice the number of heads. The number of
horses is:
(A)5

(B)7

(C)lO

(D) 12

96. Who among the following in the creator of 'Spiderman'?

(A) Walt Disney

(C) Salman Rushdie

(B)J.K. Rowling
(D) Stan Lee

97. How many Academy Awards did the film "Slumdog

Millionaire' win at the Oscar?
(A)8

(B)4

(C)6

(D)2

98. What does 'X' in the term 'X-ray' mean?

(A) Extra
(B) Unknown
(C) Extreme
(D) Ultra
99. Lakshadweep Islands are located in the:
(A) Pacific Ocean
(B) Arabian Sea
(C) Indian Ocean

(D) Bay of Bengal

100. Which of these is NOT a Seven New Wonder of the World,

as per the list prepared by New Open World Corporation
in2007?
(A) The Taj Mahal
(B) The Great Wall of China
(C) The Colosseum
(D) The Nile River

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