1) The angle between the geographical meridian and magnetic meridian is called
A. Angle of dip
B. Angle of declination
C. Angle of inclination
D. None of the above
Answer : B.
2) The characteristic odour of Garlic is due to which one of the following?
A. Chlorine-containing compounds
B. Fluorine-containing compounds
C. Nitrogen-containing compounds
D. Sulphur-containing compounds
Answer : D.
3) Mist is caused by
A. Dry ice
B. Ice at low temperature
C. Water vapours at low temperature
D. Carbon- monoxide in solid form
Answer : C.
4) In the human body, Cowper’s glands form a part of which one of the following?
A. Digestive system
B. Endocrine system
C. Reproductive system
D. Nervous system
Answer : C.
5) In normal adult human, what is the rate of heartbeat per minute?
A. 72-80
B. 70-75
C. 80-97
D. 82-87
Answer : A.
6) Evaporation from water surfaces exposed to air is not dependent of the
A. velocity of the wind
B. humidity
C. temperature
D. depth of the water
Answer : D.
7) Earth quake waves travel fastest in
A. Soil
B. Molten rock
C. Water
D. Flexible rock
Answer : C.
8) Which of the following plants is not capable of manufacturing own food?
A. Algae
B. Mushroom
C. Carrot
D. Cabbage
Answer : B.
9) Which colour of heat radiation represents the highest temperature?
A. Blood red
B. Dark cherry
C. Salmon
D. White
Answer : D.
10) Which among the following substances is used as a lubricant?
A. Quartz
B. Silica
C. Graphite
D. Nickel
Answer : C.
