LECTURER IN PHYSICS

FINAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 3/2015/OL
Category Code: 107/2013
Exam: Lecturer in Physics
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 30-01-2015
Alphacode A
Question1:-When and by whom was the ‘Nair Service Society’ founded?
A:-1903 – Sree Narayana Guru
B:-1910 – TM Nair
C:-1914 – Mannath Padmanabhan
D:-1916 – K Ramakrishna Pillai
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-The ‘Al- Ameen ‘ started publication from Calicut in October 1924 under the Editorship of
A:-Muhammed Abdur Rahiman
B:-Ali Musliyar
C:-Sithi koya Thangal
D:-Vakkam Abdul Khadir
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-The Autobiography of C Kesavan
A:-Kazhnjakalam
B:-Jeevitha Samaram
C:-Atmakatha
D:-Ente Purvakala Smaranakal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-The novel ‘Tottiyude Makan’ was written by
A:-kesavadev
B:-P C kuttikrishnan
C:-Basheer
D:-Thakazhi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Guruvayoor Satyagraha was started on
A:-30 March 1924
B:-01 November 1931
C:-12 November 1936
D:-15 May 1903
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-Which Nuclear power plant became India’s first Nuclear plant to generate 1000 MW power
A:-Kudankulam
B:-Kakrapar
C:-Narora
D:-kaiga
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-The Global Day of Parents was observed on
A:-12 June
B:-05 June
C:-14 June
D:-01 June
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-Who was selected for the J C Daniel award for life time achievement in Cinema for the year 2013 ?
A:-Sasi kumar
B:-Navodaya Appachan
C:-M T Vasudevan Nair
D:-K S Sethu Madhavan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-Who became the Chief minister of Odisha consecutively for four times?
A:-Naveen Patnaik
B:-Biju Patnaik
C:-Shivaraj Singh Chouhan
D:-Giridhar Gamang
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-The autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar
A:-Cutting Edge
B:-Open
C:-Playing it my way
D:-Dreams from my father
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-A unit vector perpendicular to the surface x 2 +y2 +z2 =3 at the point(1,1,1) is
A:-(i+j+k)/√3
B:-(i+j+k)/2
C:-(i+2j+3k)/√3
D:-(i+j+k)/√2
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-If B = Curl A, the value of ∫B.ds over a closed surface S is
A:-4Π
B:-A
C:-B
D:-0
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Number of independent components of an antisymmetric tensor of rank 2 in 4-dimension is
A:-16
B:-6
C:-4
D:-8
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-If square of a Hermitian matrix is a unit matrix,then its eigen values are
A:-(0,1)
B:-(2,-2)
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C:-(1,-1)
D:-(0,2)
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-The trace of metric tensor for Minkowski space is
A:-2
B:-1
C:–1
D:-0
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Gauss’s theorem for a vector function A is
A:-∫A.ds = ∫CurlA dV
B:-∫A.ds = ∫DivA dV
C:-∫CurlA.ds = ∮ A . dl
D:-∫A.ds = ∮ A . dl
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Which of the following form a group under ordinary multiplication
A:-(1,i,0,-i)
B:-(1,i,0,-1)
C:-(1,i,-i,-1)
D:-(-1,-i,0,i)
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question18:-The value of the integral ∫−∞
∞ exp(ax)
1 + exp(x)
dx , 0R
B:-V(r) = −V0
⎛
⎝
⎜1 + e
r−R
a ⎞
⎠
⎟
C:-V(r) = kr2
2 , if rR
D:-V(r) = V0
⎛
⎝⎜1 + e− r
a ⎞
⎠⎟
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-For spontaneous fission of a nucleus with atomic number Z and mass number A,
A:-Z
A
>47
B:-Z2
A2 >47
C:- Z
A2 >47
D:-Z2
A >47
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Which of the following is true?
A:-Quarks do not have colour
B:-Photons have colour
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C:-Leptons do not have colour
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-For a transistor operating in the saturation region,
A:-Ic = 0
B:-Ic = hFE . IB
C:-Ic > hFE . IB
D:-Ic ≤ hFE . IB
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Output voltage v0 of the ideal op-amp given below is:
A:-0 V
B:-6V
C:-2V
D:-10V
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question68:-The transistor circuit shown uses silicon transistor with VBE = 0.7, IC ≈ IE and a current gain of 100. The value of V0 is,
A:-4.65V
B:-5V
C:-6.3V
D:-7.23V
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question69:-A 4-bit D/A converter produces an output voltage of 4.5V for an input code of 1001. Its output voltage for an input code 0011 will be:
A:-0.5V
B:-2.25V
C:-1.5V
D:-2.75V
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-The variation of drain current with gate-to-source voltage (ID – VGS characteristics) of a MOSFET is shown in figure. The MOSFET is,
A:-An n-channel depletion mode device
B:-An n-channel enhancement mode device
C:-A p-channel depletion mode device
D:-A p-channel enhancement mode device
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question71:-Nano tubes are structures with confinement in
A:-2 dimensions
B:-3 dimensions
C:-1 dimensions
D:-zero dimension
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Unique properties of nano materials can be ascribed to
A:-large surface to volume ratio
B:-quantum confinement effect
C:-phonon confinement
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-CNT can be metallic if the chiral vector (n,m)
A:-n-m = ½
B:-(n-m)/3 is not an integer
C:-n-m= 0
D:-n-m = ¼
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-An example of top down approach in nano technology is
A:-sputtering
B:-vapour deposition
C:-sol gel technique
D:-milling
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-Ballistic quantum conductance is related to
A:-Space technology
B:-CNT
C:-IC technology
D:-FET
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:- An important feature of Big Bang cosmology that is supported by observational astronomy is that the universe
A:-is increasing its total mass over time
B:-is expanding at an accelerating rate
C:-is formed from an earlier collapsed universe
D:-contains a great deal of dark matter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Pulsars are stars that give off precisely spaced bursts of radiation. Which of the following is responsible for this phenomenon?
A:-The strong magnetic field of a neutron star causes it to emit radiation in two narrow beams that sweep by Earth as the star spins
B:-The presence of a neutron star orbiting very close to the pulsar causes a recurring increase in the pulsar’s energy output.
C:-The buildup and collapse of a neutron star’s magnetic field repels and attracts ionized gases on the star’s surface.
D:-The low mass of a pulsar produces alternating cycles of nuclear fusion and chemical burning that release different amounts of energy.
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:- In a typical H-R diagram, stars are graphed by these two characteristics
A:-Distance and temperature
B:-Luminosity and distance
C:-Temperature and luminosity
D:-Size and distance
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:- Which of the following appliances use solar photovoltaic technology?
A:-Solar lantern
B:-Solar water heater
C:-Solar air heater
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-The value of solar constant is approximately
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A:-65 kW/m²
B:-1.36 kW/m²
C:-364 kW/m²
D:-10 kW/m²
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:- “The systematic and controlled handling of variables to see if treatments will create expected result” is an essential step in
A:-Ex Post facto Research
B:-Scientific Method
C:-Diagnostic method
D:-Exploratory research
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:- In a sponsored research which of the following action of the sponsor is in compliance with ethical considerations
A:- Instructions on How to do research
B:- Instructions on what is to be reported and not
C:-Instructions on purposes of research
D:- Instructions on not to conceal the sponsor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-Reliability in research stands for
A:-Replicability
B:-Validity
C:-Measureability
D:-Comparability
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:- Insufficient evidence in research leads to
A:-Faulty analysis
B:-Over generalization
C:-Poor sampling
D:- Wrong methodology
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:- Citation index is directly related to
A:-Periodicity of a journal
B:-Popularity of a journal
C:-Impact factor of a journal
D:- Publication of a journal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:- Which among the following skill is required most for a present day teacher?
A:-Planning
B:-Instruction
C:-Evaluation
D:-Facilitation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:- While initiating the instructional process a teacher should be aware of
A:-Learner qualities
B:-Learner readiness
C:-Structure of the Lesson
D:-Preparation for the lesson
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:- Comprehensive evaluation is inclusive in nature by doing it
A:-Regularly
B:-Periodically
C:-Continuously
D:-Subject specific
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:- Which of the following is most suitable for meaningful learning in a classroom?
A:-Interactions
B:-Instructions
C:-Experiments
D:-Demonstration
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:- Which of the following is a best teaching aid?
A:-Diorama
B:-Programmed Instruction
C:-Power point Presentation
D:-Sound motion picture
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:- 1 Money Bill can be introduced in ………..in the Parliament
A:-Lok Sabha
B:-Rajya Sabha
C:-Both house simultaneously
D:-Either of the Houses
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:- 1 Special Constitutional Status of Jammu & Kashmir is Provided in…
A:-Art. 324
B:-Art. 356
C:-Art. 368
D:-Art. 370
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:- 1 Who among the following administers oath of office to the President of India …
A:-Vice President
B:-Speaker
C:-Chief Justice of India
D:-Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:- 1 The fundamental right to education is incorporated in ….
A:-Art. 14
B:-Art. 16
C:-Art. 21A
D:-Art. 31A
Correct Answer:- Option-C
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Question95:- 1 Which of the following is NOT a writ
A:-Habeas Corpus
B:-Ipso Facto
C:-Mandamus
D:-Prohibition
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-The National Commission for Women consists of a Chairperson and …………… members.
A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-What is the name of the programme launched on December 25, 2000 by the Central Government for providing food grains to the poor at highly subsidised rates?
A:-Antyodaya Anna Yojana.
B:-Targeted Public Distribution System.
C:-Indira Awaas Yojana.
D:-Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana.
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-What is the maximum time period fixed by Section 7(1) of Right to Information Act,2005 for providing information by Central or State Public Information Officers in normal course?
A:-15 days.
B:-30 days.
C:-60 days.
D:-90 days.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in India in pursuance of ………………………….
A:-World Commission on Environment and Development 1987.
B:-UN Conference on the Human Environment 1972.
C:-UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012.
D:-UN Conference on Environment and Development.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 aims at providing a minimum of ………… days unskilled manual work.
A:-25
B:-50
C:-100
D:-150
Correct Answer:- Option-C
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