Everyday Science Past Paper 2009
(i)
First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate
Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after
NOTE: 80 minutes.
(ii)
Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not
be given credit.
Everyday Science 2009
PART – I (MCQs) (COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill
in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet:
(50)
(1)
Persons
with following blood group are considered to be universal recipient.
(a) A+ (b) B+ (c) AB+ (d) O+ (e) None of these
(2)
Study
of life in outer space is known as:
(a)
Endobiology
(b) Exobiology
(c) Enterobiology (d) Neobiology (e) Micro biology
(3)
The
name of the common mineral salt present in sweat is:
(a)
Calcium Oxalate (b) Potassium Sulphate (c) Sodium Chloride (d) Iron Sulphide
(e) None of these
(4)
Sensitive
layer of the eye is:
(a)
Choroids (b) Sclerotic (c) Retina (d)
Cornea (e)
None of these
(5)
Laughing
gas has chemical composition of following two elements:
(a) Nitrogen + Hydrogen (b)
Nitrogen + Carbon (c) Nitrogen + Oxygen
(d) Oxygen + Carbon (e) None of these
(6)
Dr. Abdus
Salam of Pakistan was one of the contributors to the unification of:
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Electromagnetic
force and gravitational force |
(b) |
Electromagnetic
force and weak nuclear force |
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(c) |
Gravitational force and weak
nuclear force |
(d) |
Weak nuclear force and strong
nuclear force |
(e)
None
of these
(7)
Which
triplet in DNA codes for valine:
(a)
CTT (b) AGU (c) CAT (d)
AAT (e)
None of these
(8)
What
is the chance of a diabetic baby born to parents both heterozygous normal?
(a)
Zero (b)
1/4 (c) 1/2 (d)
3/4 (e) None of these
(9)
Which
of the following is not a part of Darwinism:
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Over production |
(b) |
Natural selection (c) Inheritance for acquired characters |
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Competition for survival |
(e) |
None of these |
(10)
Role
of biotechnology in the production of food is based on:
(a) Decomposition (b)
Respiration (c)
Digestion (d) Fermentation (e) None of these
(11)
Which
form of drug abuse involves most risk of infection with the HIV (AIDS) virus:
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(a) |
Cigarette smoking |
(b) |
Using alcohol |
(c) Injection of heroine |
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(d) |
Taking too much aspirin |
(e) |
None of these |
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(12)
Founder
of modern astronomy was:
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Archimedes |
(b) |
William Gilbert |
(c) Nicolas Copernicus |
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(d) |
Michel Faraday |
(e) |
None of these |
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(13)
The
instrument which measures very high temperature is:
(a) Manometer (b)
Thermostat (c)
Chronometer (d) Pyrometer (e) None of these
(14)
The
science which deals with study of manners and customs of peoples is:
(a) Ethnology (b) Morphology (c) Ethics (d)
Genetics (e) None of these
(15)
Chemicals
used to kill rats and mice are:
(a)
Insecticides (b)
Rodenticides
(c) Fungicides (d)
Herbicides (e) None of these
(16)
Dry
ice is:
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(a) |
Methane hydrate |
(b) |
Liquid Nitrogen |
(c) Solid Carbondioxide |
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(d) |
Frozen water |
(e) |
None of these |
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(17)
Chemical
name of vinegar is:
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(a) |
Sodium Nitrate |
(b) |
Dilute acetic acid |
(c) Chloride of lime |
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(d) |
Calcium |
(e) |
None of these |
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(18)
Deficiency
of following vitamin decreases hemoglobin production:
(a) Biotin (b)
Thiamine (c) Niacin (d) Pyridoxine (e) None of these
(19)
Hygrometer
is used for measuring the:
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(a) |
Speed of sound |
(b) |
Density of milk |
(c) Humidity of air |
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Specific gravity of liquids |
(e) |
None of these |
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(a) |
Copper and Zinc |
(b) |
Tin and Zinc |
(c) Copper and Tin |
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(d) |
Iron and Zinc |
(e) |
None of these |
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(21)
Which
of the following is most elastic?
(a)
Steel (b) Rubber (c) Glass (d)
Sponge (e)
None of these
(22)
Orbital
period of the planet Mercury around the sun is:
(a) 88 days (b) 365 days (c) 2 years (d)
98 days (e) None of these
(23)
The
most splendid and the most magnificent constellation in the sky is:
(a)
Orion (b)
Columba (c) Canis Major (d) Taurus (e)
None of these
(24)
“Black
holes” refer to:
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(a) |
Holes occurring in heavenly
bodies |
(b) |
Bright spots on the sun |
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(c) |
Collapsing objects of high density |
(d) |
Collapsing objects of low density |
(e) None of these
(25)
Eugenics
is the study of:
(a) Altering human beings by changing
their genetic components
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(b) |
People of European origin |
(c) |
Different races of mankind |
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(d) |
Genetics of plants |
(e) |
Eunuchs |
(26)
The
position of earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the
sun causing northern
summer is called:
(a) Aphelion (b) Perihelion (c) Perigee (d)
Apogee (e) None of these
(27)
Diamond
is a very expensive ornament. It is composed of a single element.
(a) Carbon (b) Gold (c) Silver (d)
Platinum (e) None of these
(28)
Which
of the following layers makes radio transmission possible?
(a) Troposphere (b) Ionosphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Stratosphere (e) None of these
(29)
Which
of the following explains the reason why there is no total eclipse of the sun?
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(a) |
Size of the earth in relation
to that of moon |
(b) |
Orbit of moon around earth |
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(c) |
Direction of rotation of earth around sun |
(d) |
Area of the sun covered by the moon |
(e) None of these
(30)
Television
signals are converted into light signals by:
(a) Optical fibre (b)
Transistor (c) Decoder (d)
Photo diode (e) None of these
(31)
Where
do most of Asteroids lie?
(a) In asteroid belt between the
orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
(b) In asteroid belt between the
orbits of Mars and Venus.
(c) In asteroid belt between the
orbits of Jupiter and Venus.
(d) Everywhere in the sky. (e) None of the
these
(32)
The
number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is:
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 0 (d) 4 (e) None of these
(33)
The
half life of a radioactive element is 8-days. How long will it take to reduce
it from 10mg to 5mg?
(a) 4
days (b)
12 days (c) 16 days (d) 8 days (e) None of these
(34)
The
term ‘Blue Shift’ is used to indicate.
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Doppler effect in which an
object appears bluer when it is moving towards the observer or |
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observer is moving towards the object. |
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Turning a star from white to blue. |
(c) |
In future sun would become blue. |
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Black hole was blue at its start. |
(e) |
None of these |
(35)
Kilowatt-hour
is a unit of:
(a)
Power (b)
Electric current (c) Energy (d)
Time (e)
None of these
(36)
Fuel
used in Fast Breeder Reactor is:
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(a) Uranium Oxide |
(b) Uranium Plutonium carbide
(c) Uranium Plutonium Oxide |
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(d) Uranium thorium Oxide |
(e) |
None of these |
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Monsoon is caused by: |
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Seasonal reversal of winds. (b) Revolution of
earth. |
(c) Movement of the clouds. |
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Rise in temperature. |
(e) |
Rain forests |
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(38)
Which
of the following atmospheric layers helps in radio communication?
(a) Exosphere (b)
Ionosphere (c)
Troposphere (d)
Stratosphere (e) Ozone layer
(39)
A
moderator is used in nuclear reactor in order to:
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(a) |
Accelerate the neutrons |
(b) |
Slow down the speed of the
neutrons |
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(c) |
Increase the number of electrons |
(d) |
Decrease the number of electrons |
(e) None of these
(40)
Sedimentary
rocks are:
(a)
Porous (b) Hard (c) Rough (d) Brittle (e)
Volcanic
(41)
Which
one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?
(a)
Manganese (b) Magnesium (c) Gypsum (d)
Bauxite (e) None of these
(42)
Ozone
layer prevents the following radiation from entering the atmosphere:
(a) Infra-red (b)
Ultraviolet (c) X-rays (d)
Gamma rays (e)
None of these
(43)
The
phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern
hemisphere is due to radiations from:
(a)
Ionosphere (b)
Troposphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Stratosphere (e) None of these
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(44)
Yeast
is used in making bread because it produces:
(a) Carbon dioxide (b)
Sugar (c)
Bacteria (d) Oxygen
(e) None of these
(45)
Oasis
is associated with:
(a) Glaciers (b) Desert (c) Islands (d) Volcanoes (e) Fertile land
(46)
Quartz
crystal in quartz watches works on the principle called:
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(a) |
Photoelectric effect |
(b) |
Stark effect |
(c) Thermionic effect |
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(d) |
Piezo-electric effect |
(e) |
None of these |
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(47)
The
Fruits without seed, like banana, are called:
(a)
seedless fruits (b) parthenogenesis fruits (c) parthenocarpic
fruits (d) placental fruits
(e) Organic fruits
(48)
Animal
which captures and readily kills living animals for its food is called:
(a) Parasite (b) Scavenger (c) Predator (d)
Mammal (e) None of these
(49)
In
a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap in between them
because:
(a) Steel can be saved.
(b) Accidents due to contraction in
winter can be avoided.
(c) Air gaps are necessary for
bearing the weight of running train.
(d) Accidents due to expansion in
summer can be avoided.
(e) All of these
(50)
Name
the famous book of Ibn-Sina in which he discussed
human physiology and medicine:
(a) Al-Qanoon (b) Al-Masudi (c) New Renaissance (d) Tadhkira (e) None of these
PART – II
(Subjective)
NOTE: (i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II. All questions
carry
EQUAL marks.
(ii)
Extra
attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
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Q.2. |
Write short note on the following by giving their
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field of science (Accurate facts will be
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(a) |
Umer Al Khayam |
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(b) Zakariya Al Razi |
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Q.3. |
Differentiate between ANY FIVE of the
following pairs. |
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Umbra and Penumbra |
(b) Heavy water and hard water |
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Smog and Smoke |
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Myopia and Hypropia |
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Lava and Magma |
(f) |
Periscope and perimeter |
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(g) X-rays and Gamma rays |
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Q.4. |
Sun is a glorious star in our sky. Write down its
characteristics with reference to the following data: |
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Distance from earth |
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(b) Mean distance from centre of galaxy |
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Velocity around centre of galaxy |
(d) Revolution period around centre of galaxy |
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Equatorial diameter |
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(f) Rotation period at the
equator |
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(g) |
Core temperature |
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(h) Solar wind |
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(i) |
The lovely Diamond Ring effect |
(i) |
Future of sun |
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Q.5. |
Write briefly (not more than three to four
sentences) about ANY FIVE of the following. |
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Allotropy |
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Nebula |
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Enrichment of Uranium |
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Aqua Regia |
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Greenhouse effect |
(f) |
Igneous rocks |
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Q.6. (a) Define GENETIC ENGINEERING. In
how many ways Genetic Engineering can be |
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applied in different fields of life?
Does it benefit society? Discuss. |
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(b) What do the following
scientific abbreviations stand for? |
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(1/2 each) |
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(i) |
SONAR |
(ii) |
CNS |
(iii) |
PTFE |
(iv) LDL |
(v) SARS |
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(vi) |
GUT |
(vii) |
BASIC |
(viii) BTU |
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Q.7. (a) What are MINERALS? Discuss
ANY TWO physical properties thereof. Also mention |
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the names of four precious
minerals of high commercial value. |
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(b) Define the following: |
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(1 each) |
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(i) |
Amphibion |
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Synchronous satellite (iii) |
Big Dipper |
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Fermentation |
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Millennium Bug |
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Q.8. (a) Define RECEPTORS in man.
Name different receptor organs in human body. |
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Also discuss ANY TWO of them briefly. |
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(b) Give scientific reasons of the
following. |
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(i)
The
dogs pant, the birds open their mouth and the elephants move rapidly their
ears.
(ii)
The
manholes covers are generally round.
(iii) A geostationary satellite appears
standstill to a viewer on the equator of earth.
(iv) We never see birds urinating.
(v)
Pasteurized
milk has more nourishment than the ordinary boiled milk.
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Q.9.
(a) |
Highlight the similarities and
differences between animals and plants. |
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(b) Write short note on ANY TWO of
the following. |
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each) |
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(i) Teleprinter |
(ii)
Dengue Virus |
(iii)
Vacuum Cleaner |
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