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To produce deflection in a television picture tube:

A) an electric field is used B) a magnetic field is used
C) both electric and magnetic field are used D) none of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a magnetic field is used

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A Fuse is used in mains electric supply as a safety devices. 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
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) It must have a low melting point

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In a Cinema hall, the distance between the projector and the screen is increased by 2%. Then the intensity of illumination on the screen is 

A) decreased by 2% B) decreased by 4%
C) increased by 2% D) increased by 4%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) decreased by 4%

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Learned indian classical vocalists do not like the accompaniment of a harmonium because 

A) tempered scale is used in the harmonium B) diatonic scale is used in the harmonium
C) notes of the harmonium are too shrill D) intensity of the notes of the harmonium is too large
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tempered scale is used in the harmonium

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Two bodies A and B are of same mass and same amount of heat is given to both of them. If the temperature of A increases more than that of B because of heat addition, then

 

A) the specific heat capacity of A is more than that of B B) the specific heat capacity of A is less than that of B
C) both A and B have the same specific heat capacity but A has greater thermal conductivity D) both A and B the same specific heat capacity but B has greater thermal conductivity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the specific heat capacity of A is less than that of B

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Fat can be seperated from milk in a cream seperator because of :

A) Cohesive Force B) Gravitational Force
C) Centripetal Force D) Centrifugal Force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Centrifugal Force

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Asian Hotels Ltd owns and operates world's one of the leading hotel brands in India. Identify the brand.

A) Le Meridien B) Hyatt Regency
C) Hilton D) Welcome
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hyatt Regency

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'Skycar' , a light aerial multi-purpose vehicle, is set to make its world debut in the US. Name the company which has developed the model?

A) Ford B) Audi
C) Rolls Royce D) Moller International
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Moller International

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