In each of the following questions, choose the missing letter(s) to form a series.

Y, W, U, 5, Q,?,?
1.

A.
B.
C.
D.

N, J
O, M
J, R
M, L

2.

Which of the following completes the second pair in the same way as the first pair?

A.

B.

C.

D.

3.

In a certain code language, BEAT is written as YVZG, then what will be the code of MILD?

A.
B.
C.
D.

NROW
NOWR
ONWR
ONRW

4.

If P and S interchanges their position & Q and T interchanges their position, then which point is north-west of R?

A.
B.
C.
D.

P
Q
T
S

In the given figure, triangle represents healthy people, rectangle represents old persons and circle represents men. What is the
number of those men who are healthy but not old?
5.

A.
B.
C.
D.

3
4
6
2

Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.

1. Nation
2. village
3. City
4. District
6.

5. State

A.
B.
C.
D.

2,3,4, 1,5
2,3,4,5, 1
1, 3,5,4,2
1,2,3,4,5

In the question given below, use the following notations:

ABmeansaddBtoA
ABmeanssubtractBfromA
A@BmeansdivideAbyB
A*BmeansmultiplyAbyB
The total airfare is calculated by adding 15% of the basic fare as fuel surcharge, 2% of basic fare as IATA charges and Rs.200 as
airport tax to the basic fare. If the basic fare of a section is B, which of the following will represent the total fare?
7.

A.
B.
C.
D.

B(B*15)@100(B*2)@100200
B(B*15)@100(B*2)@100200
B(B*15)@100(B*2)@100200
B(B*15)@100(B*2)@200100

8.

How many squares does the given figure have?

A.
B.
C.
D.

16
19
17
None of these

9.

In each of the following questions, choose the correct water image of the given figure (X) from amongst the four options.

A.

B.

C.

D.

10.

In each of the following questions, group the given figures into three classes using each figure only once.

A.
B.
C.
D.

1,2,3; 4,5,6; 7,8,9

1, 5,9; 3,6,2; 4, 7,8
1,3,5; 2,4,6; 7,8,9
1,7,9; 2,5,8; 3,4,6

There are three forms X, Y and Z of a sheet of paper Figures X and Y respectively show the two consecutive folds of the sheet.
And the figure Z shows cuts of the folded sheet. Choose one figure from the four options (A), (B), (C) and (D), that is the unfolded
form of the sheet.
11.

A.

B.

C.

D.

12.

A.
B.
C.
D.

The two positions of the dice being as given below. What number will be at the bottom, if 5 is at the top?

1
2
3
6

In each of the following questions, from amongst the figures marked (A), (B), (C) and (D), select the one which satisfies the same
condition of placement of the dots in the figure (X).
13.

A.

B.

C.

D.

If+standsfordivision,standsforequalto,standsforaddition,standsforgreaterthan,=standsforlessthan,
>standsformultiplication,<standsforsubtraction.Ofthegivenalternativeswhichoneiscorrect?
14.

A.
B.
C.
D.

5+21=3+4>1
5>213>4<1
52<13<41
5.<213>41

Find the missing symbol.

(88)?(77)=15
15.

A.
B.
C.
D.

The given figures depict traditional methods of irrigation. Cattle or human labour is used in these methods. So these methods are
cheaper but less efficient. Identify the correctly matched figure
16.

A.

Moat

B.

Rahat

C.

Chain pump

D.

Dhedi

The given figure represents an agricultural tool which is used for removing weeds and for loosening the soil. It has a long rod of
wood or iron. A strong broad and bent plate
of iron is fixed to one of its ends and works like a blade. It is pulled by animals. Identify it.
17.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Combine
Hoe
Cultivator
Seed drill

18.

Match column I with column II and select the correct match from the codes given below
Column I
(a) Pathogen
(b) Vaccination
(c)Pasteurization
(d) Vector

A.
B.
C.
D.

Column II
(i) The carriers of diseases
(ii) Arrests growth of
micro organism
(iii) Microbes that cause diseases
(iv) Gives immunity

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

Microorganisms are used for the large scale production of alcohol, wine and acetic acid. X is used for commercial production of
alcoholl and wine. The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is known as Y. What is Y ?
19.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Decantation
Fermentation
Aerobic respiration
Distillation

20.

See the figure given below and select the correct statements regarding polymers.

1. Figure (X) shows structure of a monomer while figure (Y) shows structure of
a polymer.
2. Small boxes in the structure represent monomers which are joined to give a
polymer.
3. Figure (X) shows structure of a linear polymer while (Y) shows structure of a crosslinked polymer.

A.
B.
C.
D.

1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
All are correct.

Each beaker contains two metal strips of same size fastened together and immersed in hydrochloric acid. After 5 minutes, which
beaker contains the least amount of zinc ions?
21.

A.

B.

C.

D.

22.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The oxide of sulphur (which can be further oxidized) when dissolved in water gives

H2 S
H2 SO3
H2 SO4
Both (A) & (B)

23.

Which of the following statements is not true about CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)?

A.

It is chiefly made up of methane and found along with petroleum under the ground.

B.
C.
D.

It is used as a non-polluting fuel for vehicles.

It is stored under high pressure and in some places supplied through pipes and used as fuel.
It is stored under low pressure.

Mark the correct statement(s) among the following.

I. Water is a very good fire extinguisher as it cools down the fuels such as wood below its ignition temperature.
II. Water is a very good fire extinguisher for burning oils and electrical equipments since it covers the surface of oils.
III. Sand and soil may act as a good fire extinguisher for burning oils.
24.

A.
B.
C.
D.

I
II
III
I and III

25.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Green muffler
Shelter belt
Wind break
Both (B) & (C)

26.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Plantation of rows of trees and shrubs along roads, rails, around residential complexes, educational institutes etc. is called

Plant cells can usually be distinguished from animal cells because only plant cells possess

Mitochondria and lysosomes

Chloroplast and cell wall
Chromosomes and lysosomes
Chloroplast and Golgi complex

Which of the following is/are correct?

(i) Every sperm has one sex chromosome.
(ii) All parts of the body grow at the same rate during adolescence.
(iii) Hormones act wherever they are released by the glands.
(iv) Pituitary is called the master gland
27.

A.
B.
C.

(i) & (ii)

(iii) & (iv)
(i) & (iv)

D.

(ii) & (iv)

Read the statements carefully and mark the correct option.

Statement 1: Inertia is the property by virtue of which the body is unable to change by itself the state of rest.
Statement 2 : The bodies do not change their state unless acted upon by an unbalanced external force.
28.

A.
B.
C.

Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

D.

Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

29.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Sea water is more dense than river water

Sea water has waves
Sea has large quantity of water
None of the above

30.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Why does a horse need to pull harder during the first few steps in pulling the cart?

Static friction is greater than sliding friction

Sliding friction is greater than rolling friction
No frictional force acts after the cart comes in motion
Air friction is greater during first few steps of motion

31.
A.
B.
C.
D.

It is easier to swim in sea water than in river water because

Sound made by

Expanding objects
Opaque objects
Hot objects
Vibrating objects

In an experiment to measure the speed of sound in air, a boy stands 40 m from a wall and bangs two pieces of wood together.
At the instant he hears the echo, he bangs them together again. He does this activity 50 times. The time taken for 50 bangs is 12 s.
Which calculation gives the speed of sound in air?
32.

D.

12
40 x50
40 x 50
12
40 x 2 x 50
12
40 x 2 x 12
50

33.

An electrolyte is

A.

B.

C.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A metal
A solution
A liquid that conducts current
All of these

The terminals of a battery are joined by a length of resistance wire. Which change, on its own will decrease the current through
the battery?
34.

A.
B.

Connecting an identical wire in series with the first one

Covering the wire with plastic insulation

C.

Using a shorter wire of the same material and same thickness

D.

Using a thicker wire of the same material and same length

35.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Interaction of charges is called

Lightning
Electrical discharges
Earthing
None to these

Suppose you are in a car and it is raining heavily with thunderstorms. Then what is the best way to protect yourself from a
possible thunder storm fall ?
36.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Remain in the car

Get out of the car and take cover under the car
Run to the nearby tree
Get out and stand under an electric pole

37.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Refracts light
Reflects light
Absorbs light
Focuses light

38.
A.
B.
C.
D.

When an object moves closer to a concave lens, the image formed by it shifts

Away from the lens

First away and then towards the lens
Towards the lens
First towards and then away from the lens

39.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The cornea is a transparent structure which

Which planets changes colour in different seasons?

Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn

An oil spill covered a larger area of water in an ocean. The marine life in that area was badly affected. A lot of the marine animals
were found dead and were floating on the surface of the water. This is because ____________
(i) They drank the water that was contaminated by the oil.
(ii) The fish swallowed the oil and were poisoned.
(iii) They breathed in the oil fumes near the water surface and were suffocated
40.

A.
B.
C.

(ii) only
(i) & (ii)
(i), (ii) & (iv)

D.

All of the these

41.

Which of the containers below will continue to have healthy fish and plants at the end of a week?

A.

B.

C.

D.

Smita carried out some experiments with China rose petals. She placed China rose petals in a beaker and added some hot
water. She divided this solution into three test tubes and added acid to one, base to another and left the third one as such. But she
forgot to label these test tubes. Identify the correct match for the solution in each test tube.
42.

A.

X - Base, Y - Indicator, Z - Acid

B.
C.

X - Indicator, Y - Acid, Z - Base

X - Acid, Y - Base, Z - Indicator

D.

X - Acid, Y - Indicator, Z - Base

43.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Study the given figures carefully and identify the types of changes shown.

X and P are physical while Y and Q are chemical changes.

X, Y and P are physical changes while Q is a chemical change.
X is a physical change while Y P and Q are chemical changes.
All are physical changes.

44.

Which of the following is correct regarding the given Venn diagram?

A.
B.
C.
D.

X is Venus fly trap, Y is mistletoe

X is Cuscuta, Y is Monotropa
X is mistletoe, Y is Cuscuta
X is mistletoe, Y is mushroom

Consider a vehicle moving on a horizontal road towards east. Neglect any force by the air, the frictional forces on the vehicle by
the road _________
45.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Is towards east if the vehicle is accelerating

Must be towards east
Must be towards west
None of these

46.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Select the incorrect differences between National Park and Sanctuary.

(i) and (iii)

(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)

A student sets up a slinky PQ on a smooth table top in the manner as shown in figure. How can he produce transverse waves in
the slinky by moving its tree end Q?
47.

A.
B.

Atanangleof45withthetabletop.
Backward and forward along the length of the slinky

C.
D.

Up and down
Left and right

Refer to the given figures (P and Q).

How do reproductive cells of P differ from Q in terms of production and their modes of storage?
48.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mature cells of P can get stored for long periods in reproductive tract whereas in Q, only immature cells remain stored
P produces fewer reproductive cells than Q does.
Reproductive cells produced by P do not show motility.
QproducesreproductivecellsforlongerperiodinanindividualslifespanthanPdoes.

Read the passage carefully and answer.

In the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, only one type ion is involved in the selective discharge of ions at each electrode. The ion
which is selected for discharge at an electrode depends on various factors.
The electrolysis of an aqueous solution of copper sulphate using copper electrodes results in transfer of copper metal from the
_______ to _______.
49.

A.
B.

Anode, cathode
Cathode, anode

C.
D.

Cell, electrolyte
Electrolyte, cell

Refer the given passage and answer the following questions.

A mirror of length 2X is kept in front of a road as shown in figure. A point object is kept at a distance X from the mirror. An
observer is able to see the image till distance 12 X while moving along the road.
50.

When we stand in front of a mirror, we can see only a part of the image depending on the length of the mirror because
A.

The image of the rest of the body is not formed by the mirror

B.
C.
D.

Those reflected rays do not reach our eyes

Highly diminished image is formed
Virtual and inverted image is formed