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PYQ 2013Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

The known forces of nature can be divided into four classes, viz., gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. With reference to them, which one of the following statements is not correct?

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PYQ 2013Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because:

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PYQ 2013Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain. Which of the following physical phenomena are responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
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PYQ 2013Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because –

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PYQ 2013Science And TechnologyGS1
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Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because

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PYQ 2013Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

The efforts to detect the existence of the Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is/are the importance/importances of discovering this particle?
1. It will enable us to understand why elementary particles have mass.
2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the technology of transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear missions.
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PYQ 2013Science And TechnologyGS1
Diff:Moderate

Consider the following statements:
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar being visible in the sky
Which of the above are optical illusions?

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PYQ 2013Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
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PYQ 2013Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following organisms:
1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra
Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?

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PYQ 2013Environment And EcologyGS1
Diff:Standard

Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?

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