TIPreMT - Prelims

TIPreMT - Prelims 

Physics 

1.   In producing chlorine through electrolysis 100 W power at 125 V is being consumed. How much (4 points)
chlorine per min is liberated ? ECE of chlorine is 0.367 x 10^-6 kg/C

      ⚫ 17.6 mg
      ⚪ 34.3 mg
      ⚪ 24.3 mg
      ⚪ 39.6 mg

2.  A Carnot engine whose sink is at 300 K has an efficiency of 40%. By how much should the (4 points)
temperature of source be increased so as to increase its efficiency by 50% of original efficiency ?

      ⚪ 275 K
      ⚪ 175 K
      ⚫ 250 K
      ⚪ 225 K

3.  Two cells, having the same emf, are connected in series through an external resistance R. Cells (4 points)
have internal resistances r1 and r2 (r1 > r2) respectively. When the circuit is closed, the potential
difference across the first cell is zero, The value of R is :

      ⚫ r1 - r2
      ⚪ (r1 + r2)/2
      ⚪ (r1 - r2)/2
      ⚪ r1 + r2

4.  A black body at 1227°C emits radiations with maximum intensity at a wavelength of 5000 Å. If (4 points)
the temperature of the body is increased by 1000°C, the maximum intensity will be observed at :

      ⚪ 7500 Å
      ⚪ 1500 Å
      ⚪ 6000 Å
      ⚫ 3000 Å
5.  Two circular coils 1 and 2 are made from the same wire but the radius of the 1st coil is twice that (4 points)
of the 2nd coil. What is the ratio of potential difference applied across them so that the magnetic
field at their centres is the same ?

      ⚪ 5
      ⚫ 4
      ⚪ 7
      ⚪ 2

6.  A transistor-oscillator using a resonant circuit with an inductor L (of negligible resistance) and a (4 points)
capacitor C in series produce oscillations of frequency f. If L is doubled and C is changed to 4C,
the frequency will be :

      ⚪ f/4
      ⚪ 8f
      ⚫ f/2√2
      ⚪ 2f

7.  The binding energy of deuteron is 2.2 MeV and that of 42He is 28 MeV. If two deuterons are (4 points)
fused to form one 42He then the energy released is :

      ⚪ 21.6 MeV

      ⚫ 23.6 MeV
      ⚪ 17.2 MeV
      ⚪ 28.2 MeV

8.  The potential energy of a long spring when stretched by 2 cm is U. If the spring is stretched by (4 points)
8cm the potential energy stored in it is

      ⚪ 4U
      ⚪ U/8
      ⚫ 16U
      ⚪ U/4

9.  For angles of projection of a projectile at angles (45°θ) and (45° +-θ), the horizontal ranges (4 points)
described by the projectile are in the ratio of :

      ⚫ 1 : 1
      ⚪ 2 : 3
      ⚪ 1 : 2
      ⚪ 3 : 2
10.  A body of mass 3 kg is under a constant force which causes a displacement s in metres in it, (4 points)
given by the relation s = (1/3) t2, where t is in s. Work done by the force in 2 s is

      ⚪ (17/3)J
      ⚪ (3/8)J
      ⚫ (8/3)J
      ⚪ (3/17)J

11.  A particle moves along a straight line OX. At a time t (in seconds) the distance x (in metres) of (4 points)
the particle from O is given by

x = 40 + 12t - t3

How long would the particle travel before coming to rest?

      ⚪ 14 m
      ⚪ 28 m
      ⚫ 56 m
      ⚪ 70 m

12.  A photo-cell employs photoelectric effect to convert : (4 points)

      ⚪ change in the frequency of light into a change in electric voltage

      ⚫ change in the intensity of illumination into a change in photoelectric current
      ⚪ change in the intensity of illumination into a change in the work function of the photocathode
      ⚪ change in the frequency of light into a change in the electric current

13.  The core of a transformer is laminated because (4 points)

      ⚫ energy losses due to eddy currents may be minimised

      ⚪ the weight of the transformer may be reduced
      ⚪ rusting of the core may be prevented
      ⚪ ratio of voltage in primary and secondary may be increased

14.  Two coils of self-inductances 2 mH and 8 mH are placed so close together that the effective flux (4 points)
in one coil is completely linked with the other. The mutual inductance between these coils is :

      ⚪ 8 mH
      ⚪ 12 mH
      ⚫ 4 mH
      ⚪ 16 mH
15.  Kirchhoff's first and second laws for electrical circuits are consequences of (4 points)

      ⚪ conservation of energy

      ⚫ conservation of electric charge and energy respectively
      ⚪ conservation of electric charge
      ⚪ conservation of energy and electric charge respectively

Chemistry

16.  Identify the correct statement for change of Gibbs energy for a system (∆Gsystem) at constant (4 points)
temperature and pressure :

      ⚪ If ∆Gsystem > 0, the process is spontaneous

      ⚫ If ∆Gsystem = 0, the system has attained equilibrium
      ⚪ If ∆Gsystem = 0, the system is still moving in a particular direction
      ⚪ If ∆Gsystem < 0, the process is not spontaneous

17.  A solution containing 10g per dm 3 of urea (molecular mass = 60g mol-1) is isotonic with a 5% (4 points)
solution of a non-volatile solute. The molecular mass of this non-volatile solute is :

      ⚪ 200g/mol
      ⚫ 300g/mol
      ⚪ 400g/mol
      ⚪ 500g/mol

18.  A plot of log x/m versus log p for the adsorption of a gas on a solid gives a straight line with (4 points)
slope equal to :

      ⚪ - log k
      ⚪ n
      ⚫ 1/n
      ⚪ log k

19.  Assume each reaction is carried out in an open container. For which reaction will ∆H = ∆E ? (4 points)

      ⚫ H2(g) + Br2(g) → 2HBr(g)

      ⚪ C(s) + 2H2O(g) → 2H2(g) + CO2(g)
      ⚪ PCl5(g) → PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)
      ⚪ 2CO(g) + O2(g) → 2CO2(g)
20.  CsBr crystallises in a body centred cubic lattice. The unit cell length is 436.6 pm. Given that the (4 points)
atomic mass of Cs = 133 and that of Br = 80 amu and Avogadro number being 6.02 x 1023 mo1-
1, the density of CsBr is :

      ⚪ 42.5 g/cm 3

      ⚪ 2.25 g/cm 3
      ⚪ 0.225 g/cm 3
      ⚫ 4.25 g/cm 3

21.  More number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than by the lanthanoids. The main (4 points)
reason for this is :

      ⚪ more energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals
      ⚫ lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals
      ⚪ greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids
      ⚪ more active nature of the actinoids

22.  Copper sulphate dissolves in excess of KCN to give : (4 points)

      ⚪ CuCN
      ⚫ [Cu(CN)4]3-
      ⚪ [Cu(CN)4]2-
      ⚪ Cu(CN)2

23.  The enthalpy and entropy change for the reaction : (4 points)

Br2(l) + Cl2(g) → 2BrCl(g)

are 30 kJ mol-1 and 105 JK-1 mol-1 respectively. The temperature at which the reaction will be
in equilibrium is :

      ⚫ 285.7 K
      ⚪ 373 K
      ⚪ 250 K
      ⚪ 400 K

24.  The appearance of colour in solid alkali metal halides is generally due to : (4 points)

      ⚫ F-centres
      ⚪ Schottky defect
      ⚪ Frenkel defect
      ⚪ Interstitial positions
25.  For the reaction 2A + B → 3C + D  (4 points)

which of the following does not express the reaction rate ?

      ⚫ -(d[C]/3dt)
      ⚪ -(d[B]/dt
      ⚪ d[D]/dt
      ⚪ -d[A]/2dt

26.  Self condensation of two moles of ethyl acetate in presence of sodium ethoxide yields : (4 points)

      ⚪ ethyl butyrate

      ⚫ acetoacetic ester
      ⚪ methyl acetoacetate
      ⚪ ethyl propionate

27.  [NH(CH2)NHCO(CH2)4CO]n is a : (4 points)

      ⚫ co-polymer
      ⚪ addition polymer
      ⚪ thermo-setting polymer
      ⚪ homopolymer

28.  A carbonyl compound reacts with hydrogen cyanide to form cyanohydrin which on hydrolysis (4 points)
forms a racemic mixture of α-hydroxy acid. The carbonyl compound is :

      ⚫ acetaldehyde
      ⚪ acetone
      ⚪ diethyl ketone
      ⚪ formaldehyde

29.  Which one of the following is a peptide hormone ? (4 points)

      ⚫ Glucagon
      ⚪ Testosterone
      ⚪ Thyroxin
      ⚪ Adrenaline

30.  Which of the following pairs constitutes a buffer ? (4 points)

      ⚫ HNO2 and NaNO2

      ⚪ NaOH and NaCl
      ⚪ HNO3 and NH4NO3
      ⚪ HCl and KCl

Biology

31.  What would be the number of chromosomes in the cells of the aleurone layer in a plant species (4 points)
with 8 chromosomes in its synergids ?

      ⚪ 16
      ⚫ 24
      ⚪ 32
      ⚪ 8

32.  Pineapple (annanas) fruit develops from (4 points)

      ⚪ a unilocular polycarpillary flower

      ⚪ a multipistillate syncarpous flower
      ⚫ a cluster of compactly borne flowers on a common axis
      ⚪ a multilocular monocarpillary flower

33.  Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When released for cultivation, it will help in : (4 points)

      ⚫ alleviation of vitamin-A deficiency

      ⚪ pest resistance
      ⚪ herbicide tolerance
      ⚪ producing a petrol-like fuel from rice

34.  Parthenocarpic tomato fruits can be produced by : (4 points)

      ⚪ removing androecium of flowers before pollen grains are released

      ⚫ treating the plants with low concentrations of gibberellic acid and auxins
      ⚪ raising the plants from vernalized seeds
      ⚪ treating the plants with phenylmercuric acetate

35.  How does pruning help in making the hedge dense ? (4 points)

      ⚪ It induces the differentiation of new shoots from the rootstock

      ⚫ It frees axillary buds from apical dominance
      ⚪ The apical shoot grows faster after pruning
⚪
      It releases wound hormones

36.  The 'blue baby' syndrome results from : (4 points)

      ⚪ excess of chloride

      ⚫ methaemoglobin
      ⚪ excess of dissolved oxygen
      ⚪ excess of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

37.  Which one of the following statements is correct ? (4 points)

      ⚫ Neurons regulate endocrine activity, but not vice versa

      ⚪ Endocrine glands regulate neural activity and nervous system regulates endocrine glands
      ⚪ Neither hormones control neural activity nor the neurons control endocrine activity
      ⚪ Endocrine glands regulate neural activity, but not vice versa

38.  Examination of blood of a person suspected of having anaemia, shows large, immature, (4 points)
nucleated erythrocytes without haemoglobin. Supplementing his diet with which of the
following, is likely to alleviate his symptoms ?

      ⚪ Thiamine
      ⚪ Folic acid and cobalamine
      ⚪ Riboflavin
      ⚫ Iron compounds

39.  In which of the following fruits is the edible part the aril ? (4 points)

      ⚪ Custard apple

      ⚪ Pomegranate
      ⚪ Orange
      ⚫ Litchi

40.  Crop plants grown in monoculture are : (4 points)

      ⚪ low in yield

      ⚪ free from intraspecific competition
      ⚪ characterised by poor root system
      ⚫ highly prone to pests

41.  Montreal protocol which calls for appropriate action to protect the ozone layer from human (4 points)
activities was passed in the year :

⚪
      ⚪ 1986
      ⚫ 1987
      ⚪ 1988
      ⚪ 1985

42.  Which one of the following is not used for construction of ecological pyramids ? (4 points)

      ⚪ Dry weight

      ⚪ Number of individuals
      ⚪ Rate of energy flow
      ⚫ Fresh weight

43.  How many ATP molecules could maximally be generated from one molecule of glucose, if the (4 points)
complete oxidation of one mole of glucose to CO2 and H2O yields 686 kcal and the useful
chemical energy available in the high energy phosphate bond of one mole of ATP is 12 kcal ?

      ⚪ Two
      ⚫ Thirty
      ⚪ Fifty seven
      ⚪ One

44.  An organic substance bound to an enzyme and essential for its acvity is called : (4 points)

      ⚫ coenzyme
      ⚪ holoenzyme
      ⚪ apoenzyme
      ⚪ isoenzyme

45.  Bowman's glands are found in : (4 points)

      ⚫ olfactory epithelium

      ⚪ external auditory canal
      ⚪ cortical nephrons only
      ⚪ juxtamedullary nephrons

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