The World’s highest ground based telescopic observatory is located in:

• (a) Colombia
• (b) India
• (c) Nepal
• (d) Switzerland

The hormone insulin is a:

• (A) Glycolipid
• (B) Fatty acid
• (C) Peptide
• (D) Sterol

The sensation of fatigue in the muscles after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by:

• (A) a decrease in the supply of oxygen
• (B) minor wear and tear of muscles fibres
• (C) the depletion of glucose
• (D) the accumulation of lactic acid

Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly?

• (A) Organic farming
• (B) Shifting cultivation
• (C) Cultivation of high yielding varieties
• (D) Growing plants in glass-houses

According to the World Health Organization, the disease which causes the death of the largest number of people today is:

• (A) AIDS
• (B) Tuberculosis
• (C) Malaria
• (D) Ebola

The normal temperature of human body in Kelvin scale is:

• (A) 280
• (B) 290
• (C) 300
• (D) 310

The only snake that builds a nest is:

• (A) Chain viper
• (B) King cobra
• (C) Krait
• (D) Saw-scaled viper

Which one of the following does not contain silver?

• (A) Horn Silver
• (B) German Silver
• (C) Ruby Silver
• (D) Lunar Silver

Aluminium surfaces are often ‘anodized’, this means the deposition of a layer of:

• (A) Chromium oxide
• (B) Aluminium oxide
• (C) Nickel oxide
• (D) Zinc oxide

Which one of the following polymers is widely used for making bullet proof material?

• (A) Polyvinyl chloride
• (B) Polyamides
• (C) Polyethylene
• (D) Polycarbonates

When a CD compact disc use in audio and video systems) is seen in sunlight, rainbow like colours are seen. This can be explained on the basis of the phenomenon of:

• (A) Reflection and diffraction
• (B) Reflection and transmission
• (C) Diffraction and transmission
• (D) Refraction, diffraction and transmission

Which one of the following does a TV remote control unit use to operate a TV set?

• (A) Light Waves
• (B) Sound Waves
• (C) Micro Waves
• (D) Radio Waves

The working principle of a washing machine is:

• (A) Centrifugation
• (B) Dialysis
• (C) Reverse osmosis
• (D) Diffusion

A fuse is used in main electric supply as a safety device. Which one of the following statements about the fuse is correct?

• (A) It is connected in parallel with the main switch
• (B) It is made mainly from silver alloys
• (C) It must have a low melting point
• (D) It must have a very high resistance

A simple machine helps a person in doing:

• (A) Less work
• (B) the same amount of work with lesser force
• (C) the same amount of work slowly
• (D) the same amount of work much faster

Domestic electrical wiring is basically a:

• (A) Series connection
• (B) Parallel connection
• (C) Combinations of series and parallel connection
• (D) Series connection within each room and parallel connection elsewhere

The most widely used antacid is:

• (A) Cetrizine
• (B) Iproniazid
• (C) Chlorpheniramine
• (D) Zantac

Which of the following drugs reduces fever?

• (A) Analgesic
• (B) Antipyretic
• (C) Antibiotic
• (D) Tranquilizer