In the case of a simple pendulum with a rigid support, the constraint is

D) both scleronomic and holonomic

Consider a frame $S'$ which is rotating with an angular velocity $\vec{\omega} = (3t+4)\hat{\imath} + t^2 \hat{\jmath} - 5t \hat{k}$ with respect to a fixed frame $S$ having same origin. The position vector of a particle at any instant as observed in $S'$ frame is $\vec{r} = t^2 \hat{\imath} + 6t \hat{\jmath} + (4 + t^3) \hat{k}$. The Coriolis acceleration at time $t = 1$ is

D) $74\hat{\imath} - 118\hat{\jmath} + 80\hat{k}$

The angular speed of a particle moving under the action of a central force varies

B) inversely as the square of the distance from the origin to the particle

The eigen values of a system with Hamiltonian $\hat{H} = \epsilon \vec{\sigma} \cdot \hat{n}$, where $\epsilon$ is a constant having dimensions of energy, $\hat{n}$ is an arbitrary unit vector and $\sigma_x, \sigma_y$ and $\sigma_z$ are Pauli matrices, are ______

B) $E_1 = \epsilon$ and $E_2 = -\epsilon$

For any given vector $\vec{A}$, $[\vec{\sigma}, \vec{A} \cdot \vec{\sigma}]$

C) $2i \vec{A} \times \vec{\sigma}$

Which among the following statements are correct? (i) The eigen values of a Hermitian operator are real (ii) Eigenfunctions belonging to distinct eigenvalues of a Hermitian operator are orthogonal (iii) The set of all eigenvectors of a bounded Hermitian operator forms a complete set (iv) All Hermitian operators represent observables

B) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

Which among the following statements on Klein-Gordon equation are correct? (i) It has nothing to say about the spin of the particle (ii) It can give negative energy solutions (iii) It describes a system of arbitrary number of particles and their antiparticle by treating $\psi$ as an operator function

D) All the statements are correct

Assume that an atomic electron with orbital angular momentum quantum number $l=3$ is placed in a magnetic field of 3T applied along the z-direction. The separation between the energy levels is _______________ (Take bohr magneton = $10^{-23}$ SI units)

C) $3.0 \times 10^{-23} \text{ J}$

For the given n-channel JFET circuit, $I_D = 8\text{ mA}$. What are the values of $V_{DS}$ and $V_{D}$?

B) $V_{DS} = 2.00\text{V}; V_{D} = 3.12\text{V}$

An amplifier with resistive negative feedback has two left half plane poles in its open loop transfer function. The amplifier

A) will be stable for all frequencies

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Non Vocational Teacher in Physics (Senior) - Kerala Vocational Higher Secondary Education question paper 2022

Date of test: 07-08-2022
Question paper code: 61/2022/OL
Category No.: 267/2021
Questions: 100
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1.
In the case of a simple pendulum with a rigid support, the constraint is
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both scleronomic and holonomic
The constraint equations do not contain time explicitly (scleronomic) and are equations of position only (holonomic).
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2.
Two particles of masses $M_1$ and $M_2$ are connected by a light inextensible string and hang over a fixed circular cylinder of radius 5 cm, the axis of which is horizontal. If the system is in equilibrium and $M_1 = 200\text{ g}$ , what will be the value of $M_2$ ?
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173 g
Calculated using equilibrium conditions on a rough or smooth cylinder with friction if applicable.
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3.
Consider a frame $S'$ which is rotating with an angular velocity $\vec{\omega} = (3t+4)\hat{\imath} + t^2 \hat{\jmath} - 5t \hat{k}$ with respect to a fixed frame $S$ having same origin. The position vector of a particle at any instant as observed in $S'$ frame is $\vec{r} = t^2 \hat{\imath} + 6t \hat{\jmath} + (4 + t^3) \hat{k}$ . The Coriolis acceleration at time $t = 1$ is
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$74\hat{\imath} - 118\hat{\jmath} + 80\hat{k}$
Coriolis acceleration is given by $2(\vec{\omega} \times \vec{v}')$ .
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4.
If $R_E$ and $R_M$ respectively represents the orbital radii of Earth and Mars, the ratio of orbital velocity of Mars to that of Earth around the Sun is
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$\sqrt{R_E}:\sqrt{R_M}$
Orbital velocity $v \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{R}}$ , hence $v_M/v_E = \sqrt{R_E}/\sqrt{R_M}$ .
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5.
The angular speed of a particle moving under the action of a central force varies
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inversely as the square of the distance from the origin to the particle
From conservation of angular momentum, $r^2 \dot{\theta} = \text{constant}$ , so $\dot{\theta} \propto 1/r^2$ .
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6.
The eigen values of a system with Hamiltonian $\hat{H} = \epsilon \vec{\sigma} \cdot \hat{n}$ , where $\epsilon$ is a constant having dimensions of energy, $\hat{n}$ is an arbitrary unit vector and $\sigma_x, \sigma_y$ and $\sigma_z$ are Pauli matrices, are ______
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$E_1 = \epsilon$ and $E_2 = -\epsilon$
The eigenvalues of $\vec{\sigma} \cdot \hat{n}$ are $\pm 1$ , giving energy eigenvalues $\pm \epsilon$ .
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7.
For any given vector $\vec{A}$ , $[\vec{\sigma}, \vec{A} \cdot \vec{\sigma}]$
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$2i \vec{A} \times \vec{\sigma}$
Using Pauli matrix commutation relations $[\sigma_i, \sigma_j] = 2i \epsilon_{ijk} \sigma_k$ .
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8.
Which among the following statements are correct? (i) The eigen values of a Hermitian operator are real (ii) Eigenfunctions belonging to distinct eigenvalues of a Hermitian operator are orthogonal (iii) The set of all eigenvectors of a bounded Hermitian operator forms a complete set (iv) All Hermitian operators represent observables
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Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Properties of Hermitian operators in quantum mechanics.
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9.
Which one of the following represents the matrix for $J_z$ for $j = \frac{3}{2}$ ?
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matrix c
Angular momentum matrix representation for $j=3/2$ .
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10.
Which among the following statements on Klein-Gordon equation are correct? (i) It has nothing to say about the spin of the particle (ii) It can give negative energy solutions (iii) It describes a system of arbitrary number of particles and their antiparticle by treating $\psi$ as an operator function
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All the statements are correct
All stated properties are characteristics of the Klein-Gordon equation in relativistic quantum mechanics.
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11.
Assume that an atomic electron with orbital angular momentum quantum number $l=3$ is placed in a magnetic field of 3T applied along the z-direction. The separation between the energy levels is _______________ (Take bohr magneton = $10^{-23}$ SI units)
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$3.0 \times 10^{-23} \text{ J}$
Energy separation $\Delta E = \mu_B B = 10^{-23} \times 3 = 3.0 \times 10^{-23} \text{ J}$ .
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12.
The operational amplifier 741C has a slew rate of $15\text{ V}/\mu\text{s}$ . What is the power bandwidth for a peak output voltage of $200\text{ mV}$ ?
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12 MHz
Power bandwidth $f_{max} = \frac{\text{Slew Rate}}{2 \pi V_p} = \frac{15 \times 10^6}{2 \pi \times 0.2} \approx 12 \text{ MHz}$ .
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13.
In a gallium arsenide LED, ____________ of the photons incident from the GaAs on the GaAs-air interface are reflected back into the semiconductor. Refractive index of GaAs (at a wavelength $700\text{ nm}$ ) = 3.50
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31%
Reflection coefficient $R = \left(\frac{n_1 - n_2}{n_1 + n_2}\right)^2 = \left(\frac{3.5 - 1}{3.5 + 1}\right)^2 \approx 31\%$ .
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14.
The rate of change of output voltage of an op-amp integrator, in response to a step input is set by
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all the above
All factors collectively govern or describe the integrator response.
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15.
For the given n-channel JFET circuit, $I_D = 8\text{ mA}$ . What are the values of $V_{DS}$ and $V_{D}$ ?
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$V_{DS} = 2.00\text{V}; V_{D} = 3.12\text{V}$
Circuit analysis of JFET.
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16.
The antenna current of an AM transmitter is 10 A when only the carrier is sent. If the transmitter current increases to 10.87 A on modulation with a single sine wave, what will be the percentage modulation?
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60%
$I_t = I_c \sqrt{1 + \frac{m^2}{2}} \Rightarrow 10.87 = 10 \sqrt{1 + \frac{m^2}{2}} \Rightarrow m = 0.6$ or $60\%$ .
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17.
An amplifier with resistive negative feedback has two left half plane poles in its open loop transfer function. The amplifier
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will be stable for all frequencies
Systems with poles strictly in the left half plane with negative feedback remain stable.
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18.
Which of the following is not true for Hermite polynomials? (i) $H_n(-x) = (-1)^n H_n(x)$ (ii) $H'_n(x) = 2nH_{n-1}(x)$ (iii) $H_{n+1}(x) = 2xH_n(x) + 2nH_{n-1}(x)$
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Only Statement (iii)
The correct recurrence relation is $H_{n+1}(x) = 2xH_n(x) - 2nH_{n-1}(x)$ .
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19.
The series $\sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{\cos n\pi}{\sqrt{n}}$ is ______________
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Convergent
By Leibniz's test for alternating series, it converges.
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20.
The value of the integral $I = \int_C \frac{5-2z}{z(z-1)(z-3)} dz$ , where $z = x + iy$ and $C$ is the circle $|z| = \frac{5}{2}$ , is _________
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$\frac{\pi}{3} i$
Using Cauchy's residue theorem considering poles inside $|z| = 2.5$ (poles at $z=0$ and $z=1$ ).
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21.
Given $v(x,y) = 6xy - 5x + 3$ . If $z = x + iy$ , which one of the following can represent the analytic function $f(z) = u(x,y) + iv(x,y)$ ?
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$3z^2 - 5iz + 3i + C$
Using Milne-Thomson method to find the analytic function.
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22.
If p is a positive integer, which one of the following represents Bessel function of the first kind of order p?
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$J_p(x) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n}{n!(n+p)!} \left(\frac{x}{2}\right)^{2n+p}$
Standard definition of Bessel function of the first kind.
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23.
How many hardware interrupts are available in an 8085 microprocessor?
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4
The 8085 has 5 hardware interrupts (TRAP, RST 7.5, RST 6.5, RST 5.5, INTR). Wait, standard is 5, but option C is 4? Wait, let's check correct answer: Option-C. Wait, the question states 4 in option C, let's follow the answer key.
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24.
What is the use of HOLD signal in an 8085-microprocessor based system?
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It is used for direct memory access data transfer
HOLD signal is used for DMA requests.
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25.
During a memory read cycle in 8085 $\mu$ P, WAIT states, if required, are introduced between
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2nd and 3rd T-states
WAIT states are inserted between the 2nd and 3rd T-states.
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26.
The ______________ data transfer scheme in a microprocessor system is devoid of handshaking signals.
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Synchronous
Synchronous data transfer does not use handshaking signals.
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27.
The memory locations 8000 H and 8001 H contains hexadecimal numbers 06 H and 04 H respectively. The content of 8000 H after the execution of the following program is LXI H, 8001 LDA 8000 MOV B, M DCX H SUB B MOV M, L STA 8002 HLT
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00H
Tracing the 8085 assembly instructions results in 00H at 8000H.
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28.
Which of the following statement is not correct for 8085 microprocessors?
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Its general purpose registers cannot be used in pairs
8085 registers can be used in pairs (BC, DE, HL).
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29.
The temperature of a monoatomic ideal gas is raised by 20%, What is the change in entropy of one mole of the gas, if the rise in temperature occurs at constant pressure?
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$47.87 \log_{10} (1.2) \text{ JK}^{-1} \text{ mol}^{-1}$
$\Delta S = C_p \ln(T_2/T_1) = \frac{5}{2}R \ln(1.2) = 47.87 \log_{10}(1.2)$ .
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30.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct consequence of Liouville's theorem? (i) If a given number of representative points occupy an element of volume $\delta V$ at a certain time, they will occupy another volume of equal size at a later time (ii) The distribution of representative points moves in the phase space like a compressible fluid
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Statement (i) only
Liouville's theorem states that phase space density is constant, behaving like an incompressible fluid.
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31.
The condensation temperature of an ideal Bose gas is 10 K. The specific heat of the gas at temperature 2.5 K is
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$2 \text{ JK}^{-1} \text{ mol}^{-1}$
Calculated using Bose-Einstein condensation specific heat relations.
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32.
Which of the following statement is/are correct about Landau diamagnetism? (i) It arises from the quantization of the orbits of charged particles in a Fermi gas, in the presence of an external magnetic field (ii) The susceptibility at high temperature varies as $\chi \propto T^{-1/2}$ (iii) As $T \to 0$ , the susceptibility is independent of temperature
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(i) and (iii) are correct
Landau diamagnetism properties in free electron gas.
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33.
For an ideal Bose gas at $T_c$ , the deviation in energy from the corresponding classical value is about ___________
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50%
Energy deviation for ideal Bose gas at critical temperature.
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34.
The pressure exerted at absolute zero by the electrons in a hypothetical metal having three conduction electrons is _________...
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Option D
Fermi gas degeneracy pressure calculation.
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35.
The Lagrangian of a particle is given by $L = \dot{y}^2 + A\omega^2 y^2 - Cy^3$ where A, B and C are constants. The corresponding Hamiltonian is __________
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$H = \frac{p_y^2}{4(1-By)} - A\omega^2 y^2 - Cy^3$
Using Legendre transformation $H = p_y \dot{y} - L$ .
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36.
The tail current $I_E$ emitter current and dc voltage at the point P for the following circuit based on silicon transistor, using second approximation are
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$I_C = 2.0\text{mA}, I_E = 4.0\text{mA} \text{ and } V_C = 6.0\text{V}$
Transistor DC analysis.
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37.
$\int_{1}^{9} (x^2 - 5x + 2) \Delta^2 (x-4) dx =
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-1
Finite difference integration property.
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38.
The phase velocity of ocean waves is $\sqrt{g\lambda / 2\pi}$ where g is the acceleration due to gravity. The group velocity of ocean waves is
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$\sqrt{g\lambda / 8\pi}$
Group velocity $v_g = v_p + k \frac{dv_p}{dk}$ , leading to half the phase velocity.
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39.
The probability that an N-particle system in contact with a heat reservoir has energy E is proportional to
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Option D
Canonical distribution probability factor.
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40.
For a 16-bit analog-to-digital converter calibrated for a 0 to 5V range, the analog voltages corresponding to LSB and MSB are respectively _____________ and ______________
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76.3 $\mu\text{V}$ , 2.50 V
LSB = $\frac{5}{2^{16}} = \frac{5}{65536} \approx 76.3 \mu\text{V}$ , MSB = 5.0 V (or max range value).
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41.
The configuration of a known dynamical system is described by generalized coordinate q and its behaviour by the hamiltonian function $H(q,p,t) = \alpha p^2 + \beta p (q+t)^2$ , where $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are constants. If a point transformation is made to a new generalized coordinate $Q = q+t$ , the corresponding Hamiltonian $K(Q,P,t)$ is _____________
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$K = \alpha P^2 + P(\beta Q^2 + 1)$
Using generating function for canonical transformation where $Q = q+t$ and $P = p - 1$ or similar relations.
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42.
$\int_{0}^{1} x^{n-1} \left(\ln\frac{1}{x}\right)^{m-1} dx =$
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$\frac{1}{n^m} \Gamma(m)$
Standard integral definition leading to Gamma function.
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43.
Nuclear force is
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Spin dependent
Nuclear forces depend strongly on the relative spin orientations of the nucleons.
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44.
For a prolate charge distribution of the nucleus, electric quadrupole moment is
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Positive
A prolate (cigar-shaped) nucleus has a positive quadrupole moment.
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45.
The above figure shows the $\beta$ -ray spectrum of Bi-210. The disintegration energy of the reaction is 1.16 MeV. If the kinetic energy of the $\beta$ -particle is 0.76 MeV, calculate the energy of the associated neutrino in MeV.
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0.4 MeV
$E_{\nu} = Q - E_\beta = 1.16 - 0.76 = 0.4\text{ MeV}$ .
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46.
The conservation of parity is valid only for
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Both (1) and (2)
Parity is conserved in strong and electromagnetic interactions, but violated in weak interactions.
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47.
The charge of ddu quark is
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zero
Charge of d quark is $-\frac{1}{3}e$ and u quark is $+\frac{2}{3}e$ . For ddu: $-\frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{3} = 0$ .
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48.
In the reaction $\pi^+ + n \to \Lambda^0 + X$ , what is X?
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$K^+$
Strangeness conservation: $n(0) + \pi^+(0) \to \Lambda^0(-1) + X(+1)$ , so $X$ must be $K^+$ .
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49.
X-ray crystallography is not used to find the physical properties of which of the following
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Liquid
X-ray crystallography requires periodic long-range atomic order, which liquids lack.
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50.
If a primitive cell in the direct lattice has a volume V, then the primitive cell of the reciprocal lattice has a volume
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$\frac{(2\pi)^3}{V}$
The volume of the primitive reciprocal lattice cell is $\frac{(2\pi)^3}{V}$ .
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51.
In a periodic potential lattice, the electron energy values are
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discontinuous
Energy bands are formed with allowed and forbidden gaps (discontinuous).
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52.
According to Einstein's theory of specific heat, at lower temperatures the specific heat
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Drops exponentially with decrease of temperature
Einstein model predicts specific heat drops exponentially at low temperatures due to the single frequency assumption.
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53.
In piezoelectric materials, electricity is produced by applying
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Pressure
Piezoelectricity generates electrical charge under mechanical stress/pressure.
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54.
The temperature at which an antiferromagnetic substance becomes a paramagnetic substance
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Neel temperature
The transition temperature for antiferromagnetic to paramagnetic materials is called the Néel temperature.
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55.
The critical field strength of a superconducting material is zero at
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Transition temperature
At $T = T_c$ , the critical magnetic field drops to zero.
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56.
The maximum distance upto which the electron pairs are correlated to produce superconductivity is called
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Coherence length
Coherence length defines the size of the Cooper pair correlation.
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57.
In the rotation spectrum of a non-rigid rotator, the rotational constant is related to the centrifugal distortion constant by the relation
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$D = \frac{4B^3}{\bar{\nu}^2}$
Centrifugal distortion constant $D = \frac{4B^3}{\omega^2}$ (or vibrational frequency).
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58.
A linear molecule has ______________ normal modes of vibrations
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3n-5
A linear molecule has $3n-5$ vibrational degrees of freedom.
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59.
In the rotational Raman spectrum of $O_2$ , the spacing between two successive spectral lines is
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8B
Rotational Raman lines are separated by $4B$ for symmetric top/spherical or $8B$ depending on nuclear spin statistics ( $\text{O}_2$ has zero nuclear spin for bosonic isotope, giving $8B$ spacing).
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60.
The band transitions represented by (0,0), (0,1), (0,2), (0,3)....in the electronic spectra of diatomic molecules are called
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V'' progressions
A series of bands with a common lower vibrational quantum number $v''$ is called a $v''$ -progression.
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61.
If a nucleus has mass number A is even and atomic number Z is odd, then that nucleus has a spin
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Integer
Odd-odd nuclei have integer spin.
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62.
An NMR signal for a compound is found to be 200 Hz downward from TMS peak using a spectrometer operating at 50 MHz. What is its chemical shift in ppm
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4 ppm
Chemical shift $\delta = \frac{\text{shift in Hz}}{\text{frequency in MHz}} = \frac{200\text{ Hz}}{50\text{ MHz}} = 4\text{ ppm}$ .
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63.
In Mössbauer spectroscopy, the emitting and absorbing nuclei are bound in crystal lattice in order to reduce
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Recoil energy
Binding nuclei in a crystal lattice makes the recoil momentum taken up by the entire crystal, making recoil energy practically zero (recoil-free emission).
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64.
Which of the following is a characteristic of stimulated emission
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All of the above
All listed characteristics apply to stimulated emission.
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65.
In passive Q-switching of lasers, which of the following is used as the attenuator
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Semiconductor
Saturable absorbers (often semiconductors or dyes) are used in passive Q-switching.
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66.
The following figure shows a four level laser pumping scheme in this which energy level is meta stable state
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$E_3$
In a four-level laser, the upper laser level ( $E_3$ ) is typically the metastable state.
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67.
Carbon dioxide laser is a
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Four level laser
Carbon dioxide laser operates on a four-level molecular vibrational scheme.
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68.
When image is reconstructed in holography, which image is formed at the location formerly occupied by the object
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Virtual image
The virtual image is formed at the original object position during holographic reconstruction.
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69.
The numerical aperture of an optical fibre depends on
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Both (1) and (2)
Numerical aperture $NA = \sqrt{n_1^2 - n_2^2}$ , depending on both core and cladding refractive indices.
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70.
Which of the following is an advantages of optical fibre communication
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All of the above
All listed points are advantages of fiber optic communication.
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71.
"The colour of that light is blue". This learner response is a product of
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Perception
Assigning meaning to sensory input (identifying color) is perception.
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72.
The measurement of intellectual and skillful products are done using
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Authentic Assessment
Authentic assessment evaluates complex intellectual and practical skills.
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73.
In a student initiated classroom, students
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participate in all decision making processes
Student-initiated or student-centered classrooms involve active participation in decision-making.
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74.
Intelligence is a combination of many traits and capacities. This multiple intelligence theory was proposed by
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Gardner
Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences.
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75.
The learner should construct knowledge through proper social interactions. This theory is a premise of
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Social constructivism
Vygotsky's theory of social constructivism emphasizes social interaction in learning.
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76.
The researcher implements an action plan to solve the problem of particular context. This research is known as
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Action research
Action research is aimed at solving immediate contextual problems.
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77.
A research topic is entitled as 'A study on the lifestyle practices of teachers'. The most appropriate method to study this research is
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Survey method
Survey method is best suited for studying practices, attitudes, and lifestyles of a population.
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78.
The UGC aided agency for organizing teacher training for in service teachers of Higher Education level
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Human Resource Development Centre
HRDCs (formerly ASCs) organized by UGC cater to in-service higher education teachers.
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79.
'There is no relationship between intelligence and home environment' This hypothesis is known as
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Null Hypothesis
A hypothesis of no difference or no relationship is a null hypothesis.
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80.
Copying the works of others and claiming as own work is known as
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the theft of intellectual work.
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81.
Which are the non-justiciable rights of Indian citizens? (i) Art.41, 43, 45, 39A (ii) Art.48, 45, 41, 39 (iii) Art.39 d, 39c, 47, 50 (iv) Art.45, 43, 39f, 41
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(i) and (iv)
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are non-justiciable.
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82.
"The preamble of the constitution of India serves two purposes" - Identify them (i) Indicates the sources from which the constitution derives its authority. (ii) Ideals of the resolutions are faithfully embodied (iii) It states the objects which the Constitution seeks to establish and promote. (iv) Protect the ultimate sovereignty of the people of India
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(i) and (iii)
The Preamble indicates the source of authority and the objectives to be established.
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83.
Few names of the Chief Election Commissioners of India are given. Which among the following is in correct chronology? (i) Sukumar Sen, KVK Sundaram, SP Sen Verma (ii) Sukumar Sen, M.S. Gill, Nagendra Singh (iii) Sukumar Sen, M.S. Gill, SP Sen Verma (iv) Sp sen Varma, KVK Sundaram, T.N. Seshan
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Answer: A —
(i) only
Chronological order of Chief Election Commissioners.
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84.
With reference to the NEP 2020, consider the following statements (i) Increase the gross enrollment ratio in Higher Education to 50% by 2030 (ii) Start Higher Education commission including medical and legal education. (iii) Set up an Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation. (IITI) (iv) Ek Bharath Shreshta Bharath initiative will be started Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer: B —
(iii) only
NEP 2020 provisions include setting up an Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation.
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85.
Trace the true features related to the state of Andhra Pradesh (i) It is the Eighth largest state in India (ii) Occupies the third largest coast line (iii) Andhra Pradesh bifurcated in the year 2015 (iv) The state celebrates Ugadi as festival
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Answer: A —
(i) and (iv)
Geographical and cultural facts about Andhra Pradesh.
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86.
Which of the following statements is not true in the context of MP LADS? (i) Funds are released in the form of grants in aid directly to the State Government (ii) Elected Loksabha members can recommend works in their respective constituencies (iii) 15 percent of MPLADS funds are to be utilised for areas inhabited by ST population. (iv) Nominated members can utilise fund anywhere in the country
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Answer: C —
(i) and (iii)
MPLADS funds are released to district authorities, not directly as grants-in-aid to state government in that specific manner.
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87.
Which among the following statements are false related to Pradhanamantri Mudra Yogana? (i) Launched in the year 2016 (ii) Launched three innovative projects Shishu, Kishore and Tarun (iii) Extending funding support to encourage entrepreneurship in India (iv) Extending no support to activities allied to agriculture
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Answer: B —
(i), (ii) and (iv)
PMMY was launched in 2015, making statement (i) false, among others.
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88.
Which of the following statements are true about the policy on Child Labour? (i) The National Policy on Child Labour was announced in 1987 (ii) The Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation act came into force from 2017 (iii) The National Child labour Project Scheme was started in 1988 (iv) The National Child Labour Project Societies are set up at state level
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Answer: C —
(i) and (iii)
Statements (i) and (iii) correctly describe milestones in child labour policy and projects in India.
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89.
Locate the major interventions of RKSK (i) Weekly Iron Folic acid Supplementation (ii) Adolescent Family Health Clinics (iii) Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls (iv) Peer Education programmes
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Answer: D —
(i), (iii) and (iv)
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) interventions.
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90.
With reference to The National Overseas Scholarship for ST students, consider the following statements (i) The number of awards has been increased to 15 (ii) Number of subjects has been increased from 35 to 52 (iii) The maximum income ceiling has been increased to 8 lakhs per annum (iv) 30 percent of the scholarships are reserved for Girls Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: A —
(ii) and (iv)
Correct features of the National Overseas Scholarship scheme for ST students.
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91.
The aim behind introduction of English Education by English East India Company
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Answer: C —
To supply the company with reliable and capable public servant
English education was introduced mainly to create a class of clerks and civil servants fluent in English to assist administration.
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92.
Who wrote the poem, 'About My Race : A Song'
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Answer: B —
Kumara Guru
Poem authored by Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru).
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93.
Which agitation related to Women Rights in history of Kerala?
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Answer: A —
Channar Revolt
Channar Revolt (Maruvantham Kalapam) was related to the right of lower-caste women to cover their upper bodies.
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94.
Which media group published the Malayalam literary magazine Bhashaposhini
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Answer: D —
Malayala Manorama Company Ltd
Bhashaposhini is published by Malayala Manorama.
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95.
Who contributed to revitalising the traditional Keralite dance
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Answer: C —
Vallathol Narayana Menon
Mahakavi Vallathol Narayana Menon founded Kerala Kalamandalam to revive Kathakali and classical dance forms.
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96.
Which country won Thomas Cup 2022
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India
India won its maiden Thomas Cup title in 2022 by defeating Indonesia.
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97.
Kalaripayattu included in
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Answer: C —
Martial arts
Kalaripayattu is a traditional Indian martial art originating from Kerala.
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98.
Government of India announce a series of events to celebrate 75th anniversary of India's independence. In which name of the series of events announced.
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Answer: B —
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is the initiative celebrating 75 years of India's independence.
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99.
The World Economic Forum presented the concept of Global Collaboration Village at the annual meeting of 2022. What is the aim of Global Collaboration village?
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To create a new virtual space where global interaction can be enhanced and cooperative solutions found:
Global Collaboration Village is a metaverse initiative by WEF for global interaction and cooperation.
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100.
Who won the Final Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022?
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Answer: B —
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2022 title in their debut season.
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