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What is the smallest unit of computer data?

  • file
  • bit (correct)
  • byte
  • record
  • Which principle does a rocket operate on?

  • Newton's first law
  • Newton's second law
  • Archimedes principle
  • Newton's third law (correct)
  • What is the estimated pH value of human blood?

  • 7.4 (correct)
  • 6.7
  • 7.9
  • 8.1
  • What type of modulation do the audio signals of a TV employ?

    <p>frequency modulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these materials is commonly used for its water proof properties in rainproof coats?

    <p>surface tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fuel is primarily used in a breeder reactor with a thermal neutron spectrum?

    <p>uranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for solar radiation?

    <p>Pyranometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to weight and mass when a body is taken from the earth to the moon?

    <p>weight changes but mass remains same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a candidate do if there is a discrepancy in the Question Booklet?

    <p>Contact the invigilator for a replacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should candidates mark their answers for the questions?

    <p>On the separate OMR Answer Sheet provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if a candidate attempts to change their answer after marking it?

    <p>Their answer may be treated as incorrect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following details must be filled in the OMR Answer Sheet?

    <p>Candidate's Roll Number and Question Booklet Series.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required from candidates once the examination time has concluded?

    <p>To stand in their places and submit only the OMR Answer Sheet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many questions are included in the Question Booklet?

    <p>200 questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of marking more than one answer for the same question?

    <p>It will be treated as wrong, resulting in negative marking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should candidates do with their OMR sheets at the end of the examination?

    <p>Hand them over to the invigilator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle does fibre optics cable use for communication?

    <p>Total internal reflection of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of lead found in a lead pencil?

    <p>77</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In deep-sea diving, divers use a mixture of gases including oxygen and which other gas?

    <p>Nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is used for the artificial ripening of green fruit?

    <p>Ethylene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the filtration unit of the kidney called?

    <p>Nephron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following elements is essential for the green pigment in leaves?

    <p>Magnesium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote 'Indica'?

    <p>Megasthenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Tirthankaras are known to preach Jainism?

    <p>22</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tectonic plates are responsible for the formation of the Himalayas?

    <p>Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest peak in the Western Ghats of India?

    <p>Anamudi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which Indian state is the Loktak lake located?

    <p>Manipur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which soil type in northeastern India is characterized by a rich presence of iron oxide?

    <p>Laterite Soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which jet stream influences the Indian monsoon?

    <p>Subtropical jet stream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'dependency ratio' refer to?

    <p>Children to working-age adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian state is known for the highest population growth rate?

    <p>Bihar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which Indian state is the Toda tribe primarily found?

    <p>Tamil Nadu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Jawaharlal Nehru visit Kohima with the Burmese Premier Thakin Nu?

    <p>30th May, 1952</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What date was the 'Naga Hills – Tuensang Area' constituted under the Ministry of External Affairs?

    <p>26th October, 1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Councilors were sworn in with the caretaker Government of Nagaland upon its inauguration?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which members were part of the 'Peace Mission' resolution passed by the NBCC on 24th February, 1964?

    <p>Rev.Michael Scot, Shri Jayaprakash Narayan, Shri Gopinath Bordoloi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what date was Dr.Imkongliba Ao, the first Chairman of the Interim Body, assassinated?

    <p>29th August, 1961</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days does the Sangtam tribe celebrate the festival 'Mongmong'?

    <p>5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of the 'Sekrenyi' festival celebrated by the Angamis?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the powers and duties of the Village Council as per the Nagaland Village And Area Council Act, 1978 is incorrect?

    <p>To take on development works without any request from the Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Examination

    • Candidates are instructed to check a 18-page booklet containing 200 questions.
    • Candidates must encode the Booklet Series 'A' on the OMR sheet.
    • Candidates should fill in the Roll Number, Booklet Series, and Sign the OMR sheet.
    • Each Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) comprises four answers, and candidates must choose only one.
    • Answers are marked on a separate OMR sheet.
    • No changes to answers are permitted; incorrect answers attract negative marking.
    • All questions carry equal marks.
    • Candidates are allowed to take away the Question Booklet and a carbon copy of the OMR sheet.
    • Rough work can be done on the space provided at the end of the booklet.

    General Knowledge

    • Light year is a unit of distance.
    • Electron is responsible for the electrification of a body.
    • Thorium is used as fuel in a breeder reactor with a thermal neutron spectrum.
    • Pyranometer measures solar radiation.
    • Silicon is used in the layer of integrated circuit chip (IC).
    • Bit is the smallest unit of computer data.
    • Optical Mark Recognition is the meaning of OMR.
    • The estimated pH value of human blood is 7.4.
    • The boiling point of water is 212° F.
    • Inertia of Motion is the reason for the force that pushes passengers forward when a car stops suddenly.
    • Newton's Third Law is the principle behind rocket propulsion.
    • Weight changes, but mass remains the same when a body is moved from Earth to the Moon.
    • Surface Tension provides water-proofing properties in rain proof coats and tents.
    • Curie is the non-SI unit of radioactivity.
    • Amplitude Modulated is the type of audio signals used in TV.
    • Total Internal Reflection of Light is the principle behind fiber optic cable in communication.
    • The percentage of lead in a lead pencil is 0.
    • Helium is used with oxygen in the gas mixture for deep-sea diving.
    • CO2 is the gas used in fire extinguishers.
    • Coconut oil is the vegetable oil that does not contain essential fatty acids.
    • Bacteria are considered scavengers of the Earth.
    • Ethylene is the gas used for artificially ripening green fruit.
    • Nephron is the filter unit of the kidney.
    • Amphibians are animals that live on land and in water.
    • Magnesium is the element present in the green pigment of leaves.

    History

    • Babur is known as "Zinda Peer".
    • Muhammad bin Tughlaq is known for issuing copper coins instead of silver coins in the Tughlaq dynasty.
    • Guru Angad developed the Gurmukhi script for writing the Punjabi language.
    • Subhash Chandra Bose was elected President of the Indian National Congress at the Tripuri Session in 1939.
    • Mahavir was the last Jain Tirthankara.
    • Megasthenes wrote Indica.
    • 24 Tirthankars preached Jainism.
    • 1192 is the year when the war of Tarain-II.
    • M.C.Rajah founded the Independent Labour Party in 1936.

    Nagaland

    • Phizo was the leader of the Naga National Council (NNC) who was imprisoned by the Indian government.
    • The Naga Club, located in Kohima, is a prominent organization for the Naga people.
    • The Naga Hills-Tuensang Area (NHTA) under the Ministry of External Affairs became a de facto State of Nagaland on December 1, 1957.
    • December 15, 1963, marked the inauguration of Nagaland as the 16th State of India with a care-taker government sworn in.
    • February 24, 1964 saw the NBCC pass a resolution to form a "Peace Mission" with members including Rev. Michael Scot, Shri Jayaprakash Narayan, and Shri Bimala Prasad Chaliha.
    • August 14, 1962 saw the assassination of Dr. Imkongliba Ao, the first Chairman of the Interim Body.
    • Mongmong, the festival of the Sangtam tribe, is celebrated for 7 days.
    • Sekrenyi, the festival of "purification" of the Angamis, is celebrated for 10 days.
    • Village Councils, as per the "Nagaland Village And Area Council Act, 1978", have the power to receive grants, realize registration fees for non-residents, undertake developments, and constitute Village Development Boards.
    • Nagaland has 74 Rural Development Blocks.
    • Naga foods & Hospitality and Herbal & Medicinal products are prominent products of Nagaland.

    Geography

    • The Himalayas are formed by the collision of the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate.
    • Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats of India.
    • Manipur is the state where Loktak Lake is located.
    • Laterite Soil is found in northeastern states of India with a high iron oxide content.
    • Red Soil is characterized by its reddish color due to the presence of iron oxide and is common in peninsular India.
    • The Subtropical Jet Stream influences the Indian monsoon.
    • Bihar has the highest population growth rate in India.
    • Dependency Ratio refers to the ratio of dependents (children and elderly) to the working-age population.
    • Bodh Gaya, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site, is located in Bihar.
    • The Toda tribe is found predominantly in Tamil Nadu.
    • Kerala is known for its production of spices like cardamom, black pepper, and cloves.
    • The Coastal Plains and Islands agro-climatic region in India supports the cultivation of Rice and Coconut.
    • The Single Window Clearance system is designed to streamline licensing and approvals for businesses.
    • The policy initiative encouraging industries to establish operations in less developed areas of India is known as the promotion of regional development.

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