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Post NameLECTURER IN MATHEMATICS
DepartmentKerala Collegiate Edn
Question Paper Code121/2014
Date of Test8 August 2014
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
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The matrix equation X*=1,, where I,, the identity matrix of order 2 and X is a square matrix of order 2 over the field of real numbers has :
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D. Infinitely many solutions a —b
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Let G = {[[a, −b], [b, a]] : a, b ∈ ℝ}, and let + and · denote matrix addition and multiplication respectively. Then
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Let D be the group of symmetries of the square. Then
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Which of the following sets is a subspace of the vector space R? ?
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C. {(x, y) in R^2: y = x}
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Gisa group of order 31. Then _ are
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A. Gis cyclic
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Let T: R?-> R? be the linear transformation defined by T(x, y, z)= (x, y, 0). Then l
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D. (0, 0, 1) is in the zero space
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Let * be the cross product in the Euclidean space R>. Then
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B. b) * is commutative
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Choose the linear mapping from the following :
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C. F: R? > R?* defined by F(x, y, z)= (jx), y+ 2)
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Let * be the cross product in the Euclidean space R^3. Then:
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Laplace equation U,,+ U,,=0 is:
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B. Parabolic
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Domain of the function y = sqrt(1 - x^2) is:
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The closed line integral of xy dy - y^2 dx is:
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Upper triangular matrices are :
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A. Matrices having non-zero entries above the main diagonal.
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The Wronskian of functions sinx and cosx is :
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C. 1
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An operator T on a Hilbert space H is normal, then it’s adjoint T” is
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Unit tangent vector of the helix s(t}= cost i+ sintj+ tk is: ee Bint **. cost “7 tk
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Jlogtanx dx is :
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A. 1
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If x > 0 and if y is an arbitrary real number, then there is a positive integer n such that nx > y. This property of real number Is called :
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A. Supremum property
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Let A be the set of all sequences whose elements are the digits 0 and 1. Then the set A is:
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D. Having 2" elements ye
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The integral from 0 to pi/2 of log(tan x) dx is:
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C. 0
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x→0
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B. Does not exist
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Theseries 5 7 3 a Ye 3
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C. Diverges
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a A. ww # Unit tangent vector of the helix s(t}= costi+ sintj+ tk is: sint * cost 4 tk
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D. none of these f log tanx dx js:
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lim(x→0) x cos(1/x) is:
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A. 0
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The series 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/2^2 + 1/3^2 + 1/2^3 + 1/3^3 + ...
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B. Converges
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Which of the following is true ?
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A. Every Lebesgue integrable function is Riemann integrable
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Let f be a function defined on [0, 1] by f(x) = 0 when x is rational and f(x) = 1 when x is irrational. The Lebesgue integral of f over [0, 1] is:
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D. 1
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Suppose f ≥ 0 and f is continuous on [a, b] and ∫ₐᵇ f(x) dx = 0. Which of the following is true?
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A. f(x) = 0 for all x ∈ [a, b]
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Which of the following is true?
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B. Every Riemann integrable function is Lebesgue integrable
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The measure of the Cantor set is:
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C. 0
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If omega != 1 is an n-th root of unity, then 1 + 2 omega + 3 omega^2 + ... + n omega^(n - 1) =
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D. n/(omega - 1)
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Which one of the following functions is not the real part of an analytic function?
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B. u(x, y) = x^2 + y^2
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Which one of the following is not true about f(z) = sin z?
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A. it is a bounded function
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Choose the correct statement:
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35
Let C be the circle |z| = 1. Then, ∮_C e^(4/z) dz =
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D. 8πi
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Which one of the following is not a divisible property ?
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A. Being a discrete space
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The topology on R induced by the Euclidean metric is called:
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C. usual topology
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Choose the correct statement:
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C. Every path connected space is connected.
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Which one of the following is not a divisible property?
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D. Being a regular space
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Choose the incorrect statement:
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B. Every subspace of a normal space is normal.
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β(m, n) is equal to:
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C. ΓmΓn / Γ(m+n)
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i jis 1 ae) 1 eee
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B. 308 e
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L{(1 - cos t)/t} is:
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A. (1/2) log((s^2 + 1)/s^2)
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In the Fourier series expansion for the function x? in the interval [—77, m] the value of a, 1S: a(—
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D. a (B) a (Oy ss (D) 5 fH H
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Solution of the Clairaut’s equation p=log(px—y) where pa is :
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B. 4(-1)^n/n^2
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With usual notations F
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B. b), y" =
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The equation (1—x*)y" —2xy' +n(n41)y=0 is called
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D. 1 + Sum from n=1 to infinity of (a)_n(b)_n y^n/((c)_n n!)
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In the 4"" order Runge-Kutta method the global error will be :
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B. O(ir)
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In the 4th order Runge-Kutta method the global error will be:
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C. O(h⁴)
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Using Picard’s method the approximate solution to the initial value problem y′ = 1 + y², y(0) = 0 is:
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A. y(x) = tan x
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The partial differential equation formed from the equation that represents the set of all spheres whose centre lie along the z-axis is given by :
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C. yp - xq = 0
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‘The complete integral of the equation (p* + q?)x=pz is:
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D. z^2 = a^2x^2 + (ay + b)^2
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The integral surface of the equation (2xy — 1)p + (2 — 2x*)q = 2(x— yz), which passes through the line x,(s)=1, Yg(s)=0 and z)(s) = sis:
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C. x^2 + y^2 - xz - y + z = 1
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Which of the following are solutions to the partial differential equation : 2 = ey
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A. cos(3x - y)
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The partial differential equation aaa a is classified as : x ‘e
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A. elliptic
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The finite difference approximation of es in the elliptic equation ou rr ov u = (jat (x, y) ax axz ay" ; can be approximated as ; | 4 Oru x u(x + Ax, y)—2u(x,y) + u(x — Ax,y)
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A. u_xx ~= [u(x + Delta x, y) - 2u(x, y) + u(x - Delta x, y)]/(Delta x)^2
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Which of the following is an example of a parabolic type partial differential equation ?
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B. Heat equation
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The following function(s) can be used for interpolation : |
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D. All of the above 2 d@
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Given, at X—WIX” » y(O) =0, y(
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The following x - y data is given : x | 15118] 22) iy [24] 37]25 The Newton's divided difference second order polynomial for the above data is given by - fox) = by + by (x — 15) + b4(x — 15)(x — 18) | The value of 6, is most nearly :
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C. 4.3333
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Where is the minimum criterion used ?
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A. When there is an AND operation
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Which of the following statements is true 7?
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B. An integer » is odd if and only if n? + 2n is odd.
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Consider the following language L=
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B. CSL but not CFL
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Which of the following isa level set of f(x), %3) =X, —%
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A. {(x1, x2) | x1 - 2 = x2 + 1}
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Which of the following is false ?
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C. Product of first countable spaces is first countable
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What's the highest dimension a fractal can have ?
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The Lorentz Butterfly is an example of what type of fractal ?
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C. Strange Attractor
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What integral equation is equivalent to the initial value problem y' = f—y, y(—1)=2. f i
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B. y(t) = 2 + Integral from -1 to t of (s^2 - y(s)) ds
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Who were the two mathematicians that invented calculus ?
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D. Newton and Leibniz
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For the differential equation 4x*y'' + 6x2y' +y=0 the point at infinity is :
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D. a regular singular point
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A good scientific research is characterized by:
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D. All the above
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To understand human behavior and reasons over a long period of time one has to do:
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C. Longitudinal study
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Teaching and learning arrangements, usually in small groups, that are structured to produce active participation in learning is:
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D. Workshop
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Directly useful application of scientific principles to production is called:
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C. Technology
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Which of the following qualities a researcher must have?
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D. All the above
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The most effective teaching method that ensures maximum participation of students is:
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C. Discussion method
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Which of the following is the most important indicator of quality of education in a school?
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D. Students’ achievements
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Which of the following is not a quality of effective teacher?
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A. Less interaction in the class
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Which of the following is not a quality of effective teacher ?
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A. Less interaction in the class (GB) Adopt interactive method of teaching
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Which of the following can be achieved through value education ?
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B. Develop job skills
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Teaching method where purposeful activity that will remove a recognized difficulty or perplexity in situation through the process of reasoning is :
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B. Problem solving method
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Article ____ of The Constitution of India imposes a duty upon citizens to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
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C. 51-A(e)
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All-India services can be created by The Parliament as empowered under ___ of The Constitution of India.
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A. Article 312
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Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion is guaranteed under Article ; of The Constitution of India.
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B. 27
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In Sodan Singh v New Delhi Municipality AIR 1989 SC 1988, The Supreme Court was called upon to decide whether
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D. Hawkers had a fundamental right to carry on their trade on pavements meant for | pedestrians
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First appeal under Section 19(1) of The Right to Information Act 2005 has to be preferred | within ___ days from the expiry of period for receipt of information or from date of decision.
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B. thirty
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As per Section 4(1)
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D. ten
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As per Section 22(1)
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B. of The Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994, no court shall take cognizance of an offence except on complaint filed by a person who has given notice of not less than _ ___. days to the Appropriate Authority, of the alleged offence and his intention to make the complaint.
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As per Section 10(1) of The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, a special court can pass an externment order against a person likely to commit offence, and direct him not to return to the concerned area for such period not exceeding as may be specified in the order.
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C. two years
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According to Rule 2(j) of The Noise Pollution (Regulation and control) Rules 2000, ‘Night Time’ has been defined as the period between
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A. 10 pm and 6 am
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Who was the founder of ‘Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham’ ?
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B. Ayyankali
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The social organisation in Kerala, ‘Samathwa Samajam’ was established in the year :
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A. 1836
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Which among the following is not written by G. Sankara Kurup ? |
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D. Kunnimanikal
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Author of the famous book ‘Jaathikkummi’ : |
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A. K.P. Karuppan
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The Renaissance leader in Kerala, who got the name ‘Kumara Guru’ :
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C. Poikayil Yohannan
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The name given to the Airforce’s rescue operation provided to the flood victims | of Uttarakhand :
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B. Operation Rahat |
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Which year has formally declared by UN General Assembly as ‘International year of family | farming’ ?
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A. 2014
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The commission appointed for studying the contributory pension system in Kerala :
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D. Bhattacharya Commission |
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Which Constitutional Amendment incorporated Panchayati Raj System in our | constitution ? |
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C. 73™ Amendment
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The nodal agency for estimation of poverty at the national and state level in India :
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B. Planning Commission

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