Q.14563·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA man standing on the bank of a river observes that the angle of elevation of the top of a tree just on the opposite bank is 60°. The angle of elevation is 30° from a point at a distance y metres from the bank. What is the height of the tree?View question
Q.14564·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA, B, C, D and E are coplanar points and three of them lie in a straight line. What is the maximum number of triangles that can be drawn with these points as their vertices?View question
Q.14565·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe vector a lies in the plane of vectors b and c. Which one of the following is correct ?View question
Q.14566·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the projection of the vector i - 2j + k on the vector 4i - 4j + 7k ?View question
Q.14569·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyLet M be the set of men and R is a relation 'is son of' defined on M. Then R isView question
Q.14570·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the locus of the point which is at a distance 8 units to the left of y-axis ?View question
Q.14571·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe number 10101111 in binary system is represented in decimal system by which one of the following numbers ?View question
Q.14573·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe "Dharma" and "Rita" depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements: 1.Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one's duties to oneself and to others. 2.Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14574·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWesterlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and more persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why? 1.The southern hemisphere has less landmass compared to the northern hemisphere. 2.The Coriolis force is higher in the southern hemisphere compared to the northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14575·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1.Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2.Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3.Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14576·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyBetween India and East Asia, navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? 1.Deepening the Malacca Straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. 2.Opening a new canal across the era Isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and the Andaman Sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14577·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?View question
Q.14578·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1.It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2.During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14579·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperatures throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?View question
Q.14580·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of the African and Eurasian desert belt? 1.It is located in the sub-tropical high-pressure cells. 2.It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?View question