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Q81
When a coil is rotated in magnetic field, induced current is generated in the coil. This principle is used in making ?
  • A electromagnet
  • B electric motor
  • C electric generator
  • D electric watt meter
Answer: Option C
Q82
Distant objects can be seen with the help of
  • A chronometer
  • B microscope
  • C telescope
  • D spectroscope
Answer: Option C
Q83
The safety fuse should have
  • A high resistance and high melting point
  • B high resistance and low melting point
  • C low resistance and high melting point
  • D low resistance and low melting point
Answer: Option B
Q84
Greenhouse is?
  • A a building chiefly of glass in which the temperature is very low.
  • B a building in which green plants are cultivated.
  • C a building chiefly of glass in which the temperature is maintained within the desired range.
  • D None of these
Answer: Option C
Q85
Given below are some of the home appliances: 1. 1/8 H.P. Water pump 2. Fluorescenttubelight 3. Room heater 4. Night lamp Which of the following is the correct sequence in decreasing order of the wattage of the above?
  • A 2,1,3,4
  • B 3,1,2,4
  • C 3,2,1,4
  • D 4,2,1,3
Answer: Option C
Q86
Which of the following is/are true regarding the third (thicker) pin in a 3-pin plug? 1. It ensures better electrical contact. 2. It is connected to the body of the electrical device. 3. It is connected to the earth terminal. 4. It is connected to the neutral terminal.
  • A 1 and2
  • B 2 and 3
  • C 1 and3
  • D 4only
Answer: Option B
Q87
Consider the following statements about a thermos flask: 1. It is a practical device in which the beat flowing into or out of the system by conduction, convection or radiation is reduced as much as possible. 2. It consists of a double – walled glass vessel. 3. The heat transfer by convection is minimized by silvering the surfaces and the radiation is minimized by evacuating the space between the walls. Of these, the correct ones are
  • A l and 2
  • B 2 and 3
  • C l and 3
  • D l,2 and 3
Answer: Option A
Q88
In an ordinary dry cell, the electrolyte is
  • A sulphuric acid
  • B manganese dioxide
  • C ammonium chloride
  • D zinc
Answer: Option C
Q89
Which of the following pairs of materials serves as electrodes in chargeable batteries commonly used in devices such as torch lights, electric shavers etc. ?
  • A Iron and cadmium
  • B Nickel and cadmium
  • C Lead peroxide and lead
  • D Zinc and carbon
Answer: Option B
Q90
The mixed oxide fuel is used for which of the following?
  • A Nuclear Reactors
  • B Aero planes
  • C Cryogenic Engines
  • D PSLV rockets
Answer: Option C
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