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Post NameTraining Instructor (Carpenter)
DepartmentScheduled Caste Development Department Category No : 396/2021
Question Paper Code033/2023/OL
Category Code740/2021, 400/2022, 504/2022, 578/2022, 585/2022
Date of Test15 May 2023
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
The ionic conductance of alkali metal ions follow the order
Answer
B. Cs⁺ > Rb⁺ > K⁺ > Na⁺ > Li⁺
2
The number of lone pairs in and are
Answer
A. 3, 2, 1, 0
3
What is the STYX number for
Answer
A. 4012
4
In the structure of , all the S-N distances are found to be equal. This is due to extensive delocalization of
Answer
B. orbital of N and orbital of S
5
Which among the following complexes exhibits Jahn-Teller distortion?
Answer
D. [Cr(Hā‚‚O)₆]²⁺
6
Which of the following is the correct order of aquation of the complexes?
Answer
A. [Co(NHā‚ƒ)ā‚…Cl]²⁺ > [Co(en)(NHā‚ƒ)ā‚ƒCl]²⁺ > [Co(en)(diene)Cl]²⁺ > [Co(tetraene)Cl]²⁺
7
Which of the following nuclei is fissile?
Answer
B. ²³⁵₉₂U
8
Which of the following pairs show identical size as a result of lanthanide contraction ?
Answer
A. Zr/Hf, Nb/Ta, Mo/W
9
Which of the following nuclei listed below shows more splitting in ESR?
Answer
C. ⁵⁵Mn
10
The selection rules for ESR transition are
Answer
A. Ī” Ī”
11
The record Mossbauer spectrum of iron containing samples 'A' is used; 'X' after nuclear transformation 'B' gives ' ' radiation used in Mossbauer spectroscopy 'A' and 'B' respectively are
Answer
Question Cancelled
12
Which of the following represents the selection rule for IR spectroscopy?
Answer
A. [āˆ‚Ī¼įµ¢/āˆ‚Qįµ¢]ā‚€ ≠ 0
13
Which of the following statements regarding correlation diagrams is correct?
Answer
C. d²_(Oh) ≔ d⁸_(Td)
14
The CO stretching frequencies generally follow the order
Answer
A. CO > MCO > Mā‚‚CO > Mā‚ƒCO
15
The M-C stretching frequency in the following compounds follow the order
Answer
B. Mn(CO)₄³⁻ > Fe(CO)₄²⁻ > Co(CO)₄⁻ > Ni(CO)ā‚„
16
NMR spectrum of meridional isomer of octahedral complex consist of
Answer
C. Two doublets and two triplets
17
Calculate the binding energy per nucleon of oxygen atom ā‚ˆO¹⁶, which has a mass of 15.9949910 amu. [Mass of neutron = 1.008665 amu, mass of proton = 1.007277 amu, mass of electron = 0.0005486 amu]
Answer
A. 7.976 MeV
18
When nucleus of medium or high mass number interacts with projectiles of high energy, a violent rupture leads to the formation of two extremely unstable nuclei, one light and one heavy, having the same N/Z ratio as the targest nucleus. The phenomenon is called
Answer
D. Fragmentation
19
The number of effective atoms per unit cell in a simple cubic, face centred cubic and body centred cubic are respectively
Answer
B. 1, 4, 2
20
In Zinc blende structure, zinc atoms fill up
Answer
D. Half number of tetrahedral holes
21
If a non metal is added to the interstitial sites of a metal, then the metal becomes
Answer
D. None of the above
22
Which among the following statements of ferroelectric material is false ?
Answer
B. In the ferroelectric state the centre of positive charge of the crystal coincides with the centre of negative charge
23
Which of the following statements is/are true ? i. Super conductors have almost zero resistivity ii. The external magnetic field has no effect on super conductors iii. Barium ferrite can't be used for permanent magnets
Answer
D. Only i is correct
24
Pick out the wrong statement
Answer
C. All piezoelectric materials are ferro electric
25
IUPAC name of 9-BBN
Answer
D. 9-Borabicyclo [3.3.1] nonane
26
How many stereoisomer/stereoisomers are possible for cyclopropan-1, 2-dicarboxylic acid ?
Answer
C. 3
27
Which among the following statement is correct, when the given compound is reduced with through Re-face and Si-face ?
Answer
D. Re-face attack will give endo product, borneol
28
Optical isomerism of 2, 3-pentadiene and BINAP are due to
Answer
A. axial chirality
29
7-Bromo-1, 3, 5-heptatriene gives then which among the following statement is correct for A ?
Answer
B. an aromatic compound with 6 electrons
30
The nature of intermediate and stereochemistry of addition reaction of with cyclic pentene
Answer
D. None of these
31
A hexadiene with unsaturation in terminal positions on reaction with thexylborane gives
Answer
A. Eight-membered cyclic organoborane bearing a thexyl group, as shown in the official source
32
Which of the following involves the reaction of a stable carbenium ion with nitrile followed by hydrolysis gives an amide ?
Answer
C. Ritter reaction
33
What are the possible intermediates formed in Favorskii reaction ?
Answer
A. cyclopopanone and enolate
34
Which is/are the possible product of the addition of DBr on norbornene?
Answer
D. both 1 and 2
35
Give the product and type of rearrangement taking place when 1-propene is treated with in ethanol solvent.
Answer
C. Allylic alcohol and [2, 3] sigmatropic rearrangement
36
Which among the following is correct for Collins reagent ?
Answer
B. a pyridine complex of chromium
37
Maximum number of tetramers that can be synthesized from 3 monomers using mix and split synthesis
Answer
C. 81
38
Which among the following is incorrect for Chugaev reaction ?
Answer
D. It proceeds through 5 membered cyclic transition state
39
Total number of stereogenic centers present in Thalidomide
Answer
D. 1
40
Huang-Minlon reaction is a modification of which of the following reaction ?
Answer
C. Wolff Kishner reduction
41
Which among the following is incorrect statement for Hammett parameter ?
Answer
C. for substituent with conjugation effect
42
No. of diagonal and off diagonal peaks obtained from COSY spectral data of chloropropane
Answer
A. 3 and 2
43
Which type of shift is observed in the given photochemical reaction ?
Answer
Question Cancelled
44
Which among the following are the products of photochemical reaction, when diphenylketone reacts separately with isobutylene and propylene ? i. ii. iii.
Answer
D. i, ii and iii
45
To which class of terpenoids does citral belongs ?
Answer
A. acyclic monoterpenoids
46
A steroid which is used as an antibiotic.
Answer
Question Cancelled
47
Merrifield resin is a polymer obtained by the polymerization of
Answer
B. Styrene and 4-Vinyl benzylchloride
48
Which among the following statement regarding Robinson annulation is correct ?
Answer
C. It is a reaction involving Michael addition and intramolecular aldol condensation
49
Given that the ground electronic configuration of a palladium atom is [Kr]4d¹⁰, what is the ground state term symbol for Pd?
Answer
B. ¹Sā‚€
50
Which of the following statement is true about diatomic carbon and the acetylide ion ?
Answer
A. has a stronger and a shorter bond than
51
Identify the eigen function and eigen value for the operator [d²/dx² + 2d/dx + 3] from the following list
Answer
B. e^(αx), α²+2α+3
52
Choose the operator which is Hermitian from the below listed operators
Answer
C. x
53
Pick out the correct order of increasing boiling point for the molecules
Answer
A. Fā‚‚, Clā‚‚, Brā‚‚, Iā‚‚
54
Calculate the free energy change during the isothermal reversible expansion of one mole of an ideal gas at 300 K from 25 litres to 250 litres.
Answer
B. āˆ’ 1382 cals
55
The boiling point of a normal liquid is 85ĀŗC, its molar enthalpy of vapourisation is _____ if its molar entropy of vapourisation is 21 cal/mol.
Answer
D. 7518 cal/mol
56
Fermi Dirac statistics applied to
Answer
C. Electrons
57
State which of the following statements are correct
Answer
B. Indistinguishable identical particles with half integral spin follows Fermi Dirac Statistics
58
The standard deviation for the following results of lead content in blood samples. 0.752, 0.756, 0.752, 0.751 and 0.760 ppm lead is
Answer
A. 0.0037 ppm Pb
59
Identify a redox indicator from the below given reagents
Answer
D. All of the above
60
Which among the following is a phase transfer catalyst ?
Answer
D. All the above
61
Choose the stationary phase in Ion Exchange chromatography from the below given list
Answer
C. Polymer resin
62
A solution containing 4.48 ppm KMnOā‚„ has a transmittance of 0.309 in a 1 cm cell at 520 nm. Calculate the molar absorptivity of KMnOā‚„.
Answer
B. 1.8Ɨ10⁓ L cm⁻¹ mol⁻¹
63
Choose the correct statements from below mentioned ones
Answer
D. All of the above
64
What is LEED ?
Answer
A. Low energy electron diffraction
65
Sol on standing reverts back to gel. This phenomenon of reversible sol- gel transformation is generally called
Answer
C. Thixotropy
66
Choose the correct statement about adsorption from the below mentioned statements.
Answer
B. Ī” is always –ve
67
________ technique provides information on the local density of states or the quantity of electrons existing at specific value of energy in a material.
Answer
C. STM
68
Fluorescence in which excitation and emission wavelengths are the same is termed
Answer
C. Resonance Fluorescence
69
_________ is the potential that develops across the interface between two solutions that differ in their electrolyte composition.
Answer
D. liquid-junction potential
70
The formation of bubbles in fluid during high power sonication is called
Answer
A. Cavitation
71
The domain which is concerned with neuro muscular co-ordination is called
Answer
D. Psychomotor domain
72
Teaching method according to which the learner discovers things for himself is known as
Answer
B. Heuristic method
73
Which of the following is not included in the levels of classification of Cognitive Domain ?
Answer
A. Organization
74
The theory of Purposive Behaviorism in educational psychology is developed by
Answer
C. Edward Tolman
75
The measure of how much a student has not been able to achieve is called
Answer
C. Diagnostic test
76
With reference to the learning theories, consider the following statements i. Cognitivism is a psychological science which deals with 'learning how to learn'. ii. Constructivism believe that knowledge is formed in the learner by integrating learning activities with prior experiences of the learner. iii. Connectivism, also known as Connective Knowledge is the oldest learning theory. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?
Answer
B. Only (i and ii)
77
Which is the correct expansion of MOOCs ?
Answer
D. Massive Open Online Courses
78
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about Micro-teaching ? i. It is a training procedure for teacher preparation aimed at simplifying the complexities of the regular teaching process. ii. It is a scaled down sample of teaching in which a teacher teaches a small unit to a small group for a small period.
Answer
C. Both i and ii
79
According to Anderson's revised version of Bloom's Taxonomy which is the lowest level in the pyramid ?
Answer
A. Remember
80
With reference to Educational Philosophy consider the following statements i. Naturalism does not believe in God. ii. Idealism insists on God and accepts the existence of Spiritual world. iii. Pragmatism does not believe in God or spiritual values. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?
Answer
D. All of the above (i, ii and iii)
81
Consider the following statements i. Review the safeguards by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation. ii. Inquire, on its own initiative or on a petition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into the complaint of-violation of human rights or abetment or negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Answer
B. Both i and ii
82
Article 51 A incorporates the Fundamental Duties. Which of the following obligations is not addressed by this Article ?
Answer
A. To render military service when called upon to do so
83
Article 116 of the Indian Constitution provides for
Answer
A. Grants are being made in advance of the budget approval and completion of the whole procedure
84
Which of the following does not fall under the purview of the Indian Union Public Service Commission ?
Answer
D. To remove the dismissal of civil servants
85
The right to equality
Answer
C. Allows the state to make special provisions for women, children and backward classes
86
The twenty four hour working of Gender help desk and Gender Resource Centre of Kudumbashree is
Answer
B. Snehitha
87
Ajeevika is a mission launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) aims at
Answer
D. All of the above
88
A comprehensive mental health project implemented by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala, which focuses on the mental well-being of the students in the government colleges in Kerala
Answer
A. Jeevani
89
The primary focus of Aradram Mission is on
Answer
B. Good Health and Well being
90
Which is the scheme given below aimed to assist the poor families living below the poverty line in rural areas for taking up self-employment ?
Answer
A. Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
91
The name of the soil has been derived from Latin word meaning brick. These soils are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods. Which is the soil ?
Answer
B. Laterite soil
92
The Harappans extensively used burnt bricks because i. They provide defence against frequent floods. ii. They provide security to their wealth from robbers. iii. Stone was not readily available. iv. The mud bricks are not strong in damp and rainy conditions. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Answer
C. i, iii and iv
93
This programme launched by the Government of India to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations as a part of a poverty reduction strategy. Which is the above mentioned rural development programme ?
Answer
A. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
94
Who participated in all the three round table conferences in additional to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar ?
Answer
D. Tej Bahadur Sapru
95
Which is the correct chronological order of the following events ? i. Simla conference ii. Formation of the Azad Hind Fauj iii. Gandhi-Jinnah Talks iv. Royal Indian Navy Mutiny v. INA Trials started Choose the answer from the codes given below the list
Answer
B. ii, iii, i, v and iv
96
He compiled it after a comprehensive and scientific study of Malayalam language published in 1872. It was the outcome of the 25 years of dedicated work. Who compiled the first Malayalam dictionary ?
Answer
C. Dr. Herman Gundert
97
Which one of the following information is exempted from disclosure ?
Answer
D. Information which impede the process of investigation
98
As a twelve year old boy, he had excited his early teachers by composing 'Lankamardanam' in beautiful Sanskrit. Who composed Lankamardanam ?
Answer
B. Pandit Karuppan
99
In which works Chattampi Swamikal has expressed his profound faith in the philosophy of Ahimsa or non violence ?
Answer
A. Jivitakarunya Nirupanam
100
"I call it a bedrock of freedom" said Mahatma Gandhi, because the settlement is a document between the people and the state constituting a big step in the direction of liberty in respect at least. The statement connected with which agitation ?
Answer
D. Vaikom Satyagraha

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