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The atomic bomb is based on the principle of

A) Uncontrolled nuclear fusion B) Uncontrolled nuclear fission
C) Controlled nuclear fission D) Controlled nuclear fusion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Uncontrolled nuclear fission

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What is the viscosity of an ideal fluid?

A) Equal to its mass B) Equal to its weight
C) Zero D) One
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Zero

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According to the Second Law of Motion, for a given force, acceleration is inversely proportional to the ____ of an object.

A) density B) volume
C) force D) mass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) mass

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Which one of the following statements with regard   to   Jet   stream,   an   upper   level tropospheric wave, is not correct?

A) It is narrow band of high-velocity wind. B) It   follows   the   wave   path   near   the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km.
C) Jet  streams  are typically  continuous over long distances. D) In summer, the polar front jet achieves its maximum force.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It   follows   the   wave   path   near   the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km.

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All  are  correct  except  D,  as  Jet streams  are  phenomena  of  winter. It   is   believed   that   jet   stream exercises  an  important  influence on the winter weather in India.

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What is the power rating (in W) of a bulb if a current of 0.3 A passes through on application of 240 V of potential difference across its terminals?

A) 800 B) 36
C) 400 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 72

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Who proposed Continental drift theory?

A) Alfred Wegener B) Alfred Worwick
C) Alfred Hanks D) Alfred Mane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alfred Wegener

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1kWH = .........J

A) 3.6×10^-8 B) 3.6×10^-6
C) 3.6×10^8 D) 3.6×10^6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3.6×10^6

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Which phenomena shows the particle nature of light?

A) Diffraction B) Interference
C) Photoelectric effect D) Polarisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Photoelectric effect

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