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136 For which Diode is used ?

A
modulation
B
oscillation
C
amplification
D
purification

137 Sprayer functions on :

A
Bernouli’s principle
B
Archemede’s principle
C
Pascal’s law
D
Floatation principle

138 Radio activity is due to :

A
unstable nucleus
B
stable nucleus
C
stable electronic configu-ration
D
stable electronic configu-ration

139 Who among the following developed the technology of underground nuclear explosion ?

A
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C
Dr. Raja Ramanna
D
Dr. P. K. Iyengar

140 When a ring of metal is heated what happens to its hole ?

A
expands
B
contracts
C
it expands or contracts according to its diameter
D
it expands or contracts according to its coefficient of expansion

141 Ice cubes are added to a glass of pure water and a glass of pure alcohol. The ice would be

A
at a higher level in water
B
at a higher level in alcohol
C
at the same level in both
D
floating in alcohol and sinking in water

142 Why the needle of iron swims on water surface when it is kept gently ?

A
It will remain under the water, when it will displace more water than its weight
B
the density of needle is less than that of water
C
due to surface tension
D
due to its shape

143 Ocean currents are an example of :

A
convection
B
conduction
C
insulation
D
radiation

144 Holography is a technique of :

A
recording a permanent, sharp two diimensional black and white or multicolour photograph
B
recording a permanent three dimensional multicolour photograph
C
recording a permanent three dimensional black and white photograph
D
recording a permanent three dimensional photograph of a given single colour or a multicolour

145 If a copper wire is increased to double its length, its resistance will become

A
four times
B
one–fourth
C
double
D
half

146 Which combination of colour is the most convenient during day and night time ?

A
Organe and blue
B
White and black
C
Yellow and blue
D
Red and green

147 The fundamental scientific principle in the operation of battery is :

A
acid-base interaction
B
dialysis
C
dissociation of electrolytes
D
oxidation-reduction

148 Wollen clothes keep the body warm because

A
Wool increases the temperature of the body
B
Wool is a bad conductor
C
Wool absorbs radiant heat from outer objects
D
Wool rejects heat from the outer objects

149 Tape recorder should not be kept near one of the following things :

A
Clock
B
Magnet
C
Electrical switchboard
D
Radio

150 Which one of the following is used for sun glasses ?

A
Pyrex glass
B
Flint glass
C
Crooks glass
D
Crystal glass