CDS 2014 (2) ( held on 26.10.2014 )

1. The upper and lower portions in common type of bi-focal lenses are respectively

  1. concave and convex
  2. convex and concave
  3. both concave of different focal lengths
  4. both convex of different focal lengths

2. Tungsten is used for the construction of filament in electric bulb because of its

  1. high specific resistance
  2. low specific resistance
  3. high light emitting power
  4. high melting point

3. Inactive Nitrogen and Argon gases are usually used in electric bulbs in order to

  1. increase the intensity of light emitted
  2. increase the life of the filament
  3. make the emitted light coloured
  4. make the production of bulb economical

4. In the phenomenon of dispersion of light, the light wave of shortest wavelength is

  1. accelerated and refracted the most
  2. slowed down and refracted the most
  3. accelerated and refracted the least
  4. slowed down and refracted the least

5. An oscilloscope is an instrument which allows us to see waves produced by

  1. visible light
  2. X-rays
  3. sound
  4. Gamma rays

6. The distribution of electrons into different orbits of an atom, as suggested by Bohr, is

  1. 2 electrons in the K-orbit, 6 electrons in the L-orbit, 18 electrons in the M-orbit
  2. 2 electrons in the K-orbit, 8 electrons in the L-orbit, 32 electrons in the M-orbit
  3. 2 electrons in the K-orbit, 8 electrons in the L-orbit, 18 electrons in the M-orbit
  4. 2 electrons in the K-orbit, 8 electrons in the L-orbit, 16 electrons in the M-orbit

7. Carbon or Graphite rods are used in atomic reactors as moderators for sustained nuclear chain reaction through nuclear fission process. In this process

  1. the neutrons are made fast
  2. the protons are made fast
  3. the neutrons are made slow
  4. the protons are made slow
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8. The distance-time graph for an object is shown above. Which one of the following statements holds true for this object?

  1. The object is moving with uniform speed
  2. The object is at rest
  3. The object is having non-linear motion
  4. The object is moving with non-uniform speed

9. For a harmonic oscillator, the graph between momentum p and displacement q would come out as

  1. a straight line
  2. a parabola
  3. a circle
  4. an ellipse

10. Which one among the following is the generic name of the causal organism of Elephantiasis?

  1. Filaria
  2. Microfilaria
  3. Wuchereria bancrofti
  4. Culex pipiens

11. Which one among the following statements is not correct?

  1. Pulses are rich in proteins
  2. Milk is a rich source of Vitamin A
  3. Cereals are very poor source of carbohydrates
  4. Vegetables are rich source of minerals

12. Which of the statements given below are correct?

  1. A person having blood group ‘A’ can donate blood to persons having blood group ‘A’ and blood group’AB’.
  2. A person having blood group ‘AB’ can donate blood to persons having blood groups ‘A’ ,‘B’, ‘AB’ or ‘O’.
  3. A person with blood group ‘O’ can donate blood to persons having any blood group.
  4. A person with blood group ‘O’ can receive blood from the person of any of the blood groups.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 1 and 3 only

13. Which one among the following is the correct pathway for the elimination of urine?

  1. Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra
  2. Kidneys, Urethra, Bladder, Ureters
  3. Urethra, Ureters, Bladder, Kidneys
  4. Bladder, Ureters, Kidneys, Urethra

14. Which of the following parts are found in both plant and animal cells?

  1. Cell membrane, Chloroplast, Vacuole
  2. Cell wall, Nucleus, Vacuole
  3. Cell membrane, Cytoplasm, Nucleus
  4. Cell wall, Chloroplast, Cytoplasm

15. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Coronary artery supplies blood to heart muscles.
  2. Pulmonary vein supplies blood to lungs.
  3. Hepatic artery supplies blood to kidneys.
  4. Renal vein supplies blood to kidneys.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 4 only
  4. 1, 3 and 4

16. In May 2014, an agreement for credit of US $ 24 million (equivalent) from World bank for additional financing for Uttarakhand Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project was signed. The objective/objectives of the agreement was/were

  1. To improve the effectiveness of rural water supply and sanitation (RWSS) services through decentralization
  2. To restore services of damaged schemes in the disaster affected areas in the State of Uttarakhand

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

17. Which of the following statements about India-Sri Lanka relations is/are correct?

  1. India and Sri Lanka have a Free Trade Agreement.
  2. India has emerged as the highest exporter to Sri Lanka as on May 2014.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

18. Which among the following is/are correct statement about Malawi?

  1. Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland
  2. It has presidential system with unitary form of government
  3. Malawi’s economy is highly dependent on agriculture and majority of the population is rural

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1 and 3 only

19. Consider the following statements about FIFA :

  1. It is an association governed by Swiss law, founded in 1904 and based in Zurich.
  2. FIFA has been engaging with its stakeholders and other institutions to find sensible ways of addressing environmental issues and mitigate the negative environmental impacts linked to its activities.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2