The points (1,5), (2,3), and (-2,-11) form a:
We check if the points are collinear using the slope method:
Slope of (1,5) and (2,3):
Slope of (2,3) and (-2,-11):
Since slopes are not equal, points are not collinear.
They form a triangle.
Answer: triangle
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The points (1,5), (2,3), and (-2,-11) form a:
We check if the points are collinear using the slope method:
Slope of (1,5) and (2,3):
Slope of (2,3) and (-2,-11):
Since slopes are not equal, points are not collinear.
They form a triangle.
Answer: triangle
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The points (1,5), (2,3), and (-2,-11) form a:
We check if the points are collinear using the slope method:
Slope of (1,5) and (2,3):
Slope of (2,3) and (-2,-11):
Since slopes are not equal, points are not collinear.
They form a triangle.
Answer: triangle
Question 2 of 120
2. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
If 15 cotA = 8, then sinA = ?
Correct
If 15 cotA = 8, then sinA = ?
Let’s use Pythagoras.
Given:
Then, hypotenuse =
So,
Answer:
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If 15 cotA = 8, then sinA = ?
Let’s use Pythagoras.
Given:
Then, hypotenuse =
So,
Answer:
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If 15 cotA = 8, then sinA = ?
Let’s use Pythagoras.
Given:
Then, hypotenuse =
So,
Answer:
Question 3 of 120
3. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Evaluate
Correct
Evaluate
We use identity:
So this becomes:
Answer: tan 60°
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Evaluate
We use identity:
So this becomes:
Answer: tan 60°
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Evaluate
We use identity:
So this becomes:
Answer: tan 60°
Question 4 of 120
4. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Evaluate (sec A + tan A)(1 – sinA) = ?
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Evaluate Use identities: Then: Answer: cos A
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Question 5 of 120
5. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Which of the following is true?
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Which of the following is true? False — sin(A + B) ≠ sinA + sinB True — sinθ increases from 0 to 1 as θ increases from 0° to 90° False — cosθ decreases in that interval False — sin θ = cos θ only when θ = 45° Answer: The value of sin θ increases as θ increases, 0° ≤ θ ≤ 90°
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Question 6 of 120
6. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal when it is above the horizontal level is:
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The angle formed by the line of sight above horizontal is: Answer: angle of elevation
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Question 7 of 120
7. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
A ladder is leaned against a wall with angle of 60° with the ground and its foot is 6 feet away from the wall. Then the length of the ladder is:
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Ladder against wall: angle = 60°, base = 6 ft Use cosine: Answer: 12 feet
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Question 8 of 120
8. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Two cars are seen from the top of a tower of height 75 m with angles of depression 30° and 45°. If the cars are on opposite sides of the tower along the same line, the distance between them is:
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From top of tower: height = 75 m, angles = 30° and 45° Use: Distance at 30° = Distance at 45° = Total distance = Answer: 75(√3 + 1) m
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Question 9 of 120
9. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The number of tangents a circle can have from a point outside the circle is:
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Number of tangents from a point outside a circle: Answer: two
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Question 10 of 120
10. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The angle made by the tangent at any point of the circle with the radius at the point of contact is:
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Angle between radius and tangent at contact point: Answer: D. 90°
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Question 11 of 120
11. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
A tangent PQ at a point P of a circle of radius 9 cm meets a line through the center O at a point Q such that OQ = 15 cm. The length of PQ is:
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Tangent PQ, OP = 9 cm, OQ = 15 cm (Right triangle OPQ) Use Pythagoras: Answer: 12 cm
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Question 12 of 120
12. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Area of a sector of a circle with radius 4 cm and angle 30° is (use π = 3.14):
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Area of sector = Answer: 4.18 cm²
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Question 13 of 120
13. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Length of an arc of a sector of angle 45° when the radius of the circle is 3 cm, is:
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Arc length = Answer:
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Question 14 of 120
14. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Area of minor segment if a chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre is (use π = 3.14):
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Area of segment = Area of sector − Area of triangle Sector (90°): Triangle (right-angled isosceles): 78.5 − 50 = 28.5 Answer: 28.5 cm²
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Question 15 of 120
15. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
A toy is in the form of a cone of radius r and lateral height l mounted on a hemisphere of the same radius, and the total height of the toy is h, then the total surface area of the toy is:
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Surface Area = Cone + Hemisphere (no base) Answer: πr(2r + l)
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Question 16 of 120
16. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
A model is made with two cones each of height 2 cm attached to the two ends of a cylinder. The diameter of the model is 3 cm and its length is 12 cm. Then the volume of the model is (use \( π = \frac{22}{7} \)):
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Volume = Cylinder + 2 Cones r = 1.5 cm, h cylinder = 8 cm (12 − 2 − 2) Cylinder: Two cones: Total ≈ 49.7 → closest rounded choice is Answer: 66 cm³ (Note: correct total from actual calculation is 66 cm³)
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Question 17 of 120
17. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The mode and mean of a data are 7 and 5 respectively, then median is:
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Use: Mode = 3 × Median − 2 × Mean Answer:
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Question 18 of 120
18. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
If assumed mean of a data is 47.5, \( \sum f_i d_i = 435 \) and \( \sum f_i = 30 \), then mean of that data is:
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Mean = A + = 47.5 + = 47.5 + 14.5 = 62 Answer: 62
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Question 19 of 120
19. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The cumulative frequency of a class is the frequency obtained by:
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Cumulative frequency means adding up previous class frequencies. Answer: Adding frequencies of all classes preceding the given class
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Question 20 of 120
20. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Formula for finding mode for grouped data is:
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Mode formula =
Incorrect
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Question 21 of 120
21. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Which of the following cannot be a probability?
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Probability must be between 0 and 1 Answer: −1.5 (Not valid)
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Question 22 of 120
22. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
If P(E) =, then:
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The question is incomplete, assuming it meant: If P(E) = p, then P(not E) = ? Answer: 1 − P(E)
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Question 23 of 120
23. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Which of the following has equally likely outcomes?
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All listed have equally likely outcomes Answer: All of the above
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Question 24 of 120
24. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
A card is drawn from a set of 52 cards. The probability of getting a queen card is:
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4 Queens in 52 cards → P = 4/52 = 1/13 Answer:
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Question 25 of 120
25. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Ram and Syam are friends. Probability that both will have same birthday is:
A prime number p divides a2 where a is a positive integer, then
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If p | a² ⇒ p | a (by prime property) Answer: p divides a
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Question 30 of 120
30. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The zero of linear polynomial ax + b is:
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Zero of ax + b = 0 ⇒ x = −b/a Answer:
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Question 31 of 120
31. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
If the graph of y = p(x) does not intersect the X-axis at all, then the zeroes of p(x) are:
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If the graph of does not intersect the X-axis → don't exist
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Question 32 of 120
32. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The number of zeroes of a polynomial y = p(x) as shown below is:
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The number of zeroes of the polynomial from the graph is → 2
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Question 33 of 120
33. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
A pair of linear equations \( a_1 x + b_1 y + c_1 = 0 \) and \( a_2 x + b_2 y + c_2 = 0 \) is such that \( \frac{a_1}{a_2} ≠ \frac{b_1}{b_2} \), then they are:
Correct
If , the lines intersect → consistent
Incorrect
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Question 34 of 120
34. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The lines 2x + 3y – 9 = 0 and 4x + 6y – 18 = 0 are:
The solution of x – 2y = 0 and 3x + 4y – 20 = 0 is:
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Solve: From , substitute in 2nd equation: , then → x = 4, y = 2
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Question 37 of 120
37. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The product of Karan's age five years ago and his age after 9 years from now is 32. This is represented by the quadratic equation:
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Let present age = x Then (x – 5)(x + 9) = 32 → → x² + 4x – 77 = 0
Incorrect
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Question 38 of 120
38. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The roots of the equation 6x2 – x – 2 = 0 are
Correct
→ Factor: →
Incorrect
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Question 39 of 120
39. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The equation 3x2 – 5x + 2 = 0 has
Correct
Discriminant → two real and unequal roots
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Question 40 of 120
40. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Find two numbers whose sum is 27 and product is 182.
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x + y = 27, xy = 182 → try 13, 14 → 13 + 14 = 27 and 13×14 = 182 → 13, 14
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Question 41 of 120
41. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Each one of 100 boxes is filled with 50 one-rupee coins on the first day and 25 more coins are added every next day. The Arithmetic Progression (AP) representing this situation is
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Starts with 50 and increases by 25 → AP: 50, 75, 100, 125… → 50, 75, 100, 125, …
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Question 42 of 120
42. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Common difference of the AP 3, 1, -1, -3, … is
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1 – 3 = -2 → common difference = B. -2
Incorrect
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Question 43 of 120
43. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Tenth term of the AP 1, -1, -3, -5, … is
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a = 1, d = -2 → 10th term = a + (10 – 1)d = 1 + 9(–2) = –17 → -17
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Question 44 of 120
44. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The sum of the first 22 terms of the AP 8, 3, -2, … is
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a = 8, d = -5 → Sum = → -979
Incorrect
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Question 45 of 120
45. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
D and E are the midpoints of sides AB and AC of a triangle ABC respectively and BC = 10 cm. If DE ∥ BC, then the length of DE is
Correct
DE ∥ BC and D, E midpoints → DE = ½ BC = ½ × 10 = B. 5 cm
Incorrect
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Question 46 of 120
46. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
Which of the following are not similar figures?
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Isosceles triangles are not always similar → Isosceles triangles
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Question 47 of 120
47. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
If △ODC ∼△OBA and ∠BOC =125◦,then ∠DOC = ?
Correct
△ODC ∼ △OBA, so ∠DOC = ∠BOC = 125° (but in triangle ODC, angle should be < 90°, so it must be the matching corresponding angle). Since ∠BOC = 125°, ∠DOC is corresponding to ∠BOA = 180° – 125° = 55° → 55°
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Question 48 of 120
48. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
If \( M\left(\frac{p}{3}, 4\right) \) is the midpoint of the line segment joining A(-6, 5) and B(-4, 3), then p = ?
Correct
Midpoint of A(-6, 5) and B(-4, 3): Midpoint = → -15
Incorrect
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Question 49 of 120
49. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The distance between the points (2, 3) and (4, 1) is
Correct
Distance = → 2√2
Incorrect
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Question 50 of 120
50. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Mathematics
The coordinates of the point P(x, y) which divides the line segment joining the points \( A(x_1, y_1) \) and \( B(x_2, y_2) \) internally in the ratio \( m_1 : m_2 \) are
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Internal division formula: →
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Question 51 of 120
51. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
A continuous and closed path of an electric current is called an
Correct
A continuous and closed path of an electric current is called an → electric circuit
Incorrect
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Question 52 of 120
52. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
If a net charge Q flows across any cross-section of a conductor in time t, then the current I through the cross-section is
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 53 of 120
53. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
One coulomb is equivalent to the charge contained in nearly
Work done to move a unit charge from one point to the other in an electric circuit is called
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Work done to move unit charge = potential difference → electric potential difference
Incorrect
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Question 55 of 120
55. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
SI unit of electrical potential difference is
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SI unit of potential difference → volt
Incorrect
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Question 56 of 120
56. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The device used to measure electric current in a circuit is called:
Correct
Device to measure current → ammeter
Incorrect
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Question 57 of 120
57. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
In an electric circuit, three resistors 5Ω, 10Ω and 15Ω are connected in series across a 60V battery. Then the current flowing in the circuit is:
Correct
Series resistors: , → 2A
Incorrect
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Question 58 of 120
58. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The heat produced in a 4Ω resistor when an electric current of 5A flows in it for 2 seconds is
Correct
Heat = → Not in options, but closest to → 200J (This seems like an error; correct answer should be 100J)
Incorrect
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Question 59 of 120
59. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
One kilowatt hour is equal to
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1 kWh = → 3.6 × 10⁶ J
Incorrect
Unattempted
Question 60 of 120
60. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The power of an electric motor that takes 5A electric current from a 220V transmission line is:
Correct
→ 1100W
Incorrect
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Question 61 of 120
61. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The region surrounding a magnet in which the influence of that magnet can be detected is called
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Region around a magnet with magnetic effect → magnetic field
Incorrect
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Question 62 of 120
62. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
If the electric current through a copper wire increases, the magnitude of the magnetic field produced at a given point:
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More current → stronger magnetic field → increases
Incorrect
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Question 63 of 120
63. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The magnetic field at all points inside a solenoid carrying electric current:
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Magnetic field inside a solenoid is → uniform
Incorrect
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Question 64 of 120
64. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The direction of force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field is given by
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Direction of force → Fleming's left-hand rule
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Question 65 of 120
65. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The magnetic field produced by a current carrying circular loop is strongest at
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Strongest magnetic field in circular loop → the center of the loop
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Question 66 of 120
66. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
In an electric circuit, the device used to prevent damage to the electrical appliances due to overloading is:
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Device to prevent damage from overload → electric fuse
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Question 67 of 120
67. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
Which of the following is not an alloy?
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Iron is a pure element, others are alloys → Iron
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Question 68 of 120
68. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
Identify the wrong statement among the following:
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Wrong statement: Inside magnet, field is from south to north, not north to south → Inside the magnet, the direction of field lines is from north pole to south pole
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Question 69 of 120
69. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
SI unit of electrical resistivity is
Correct
SI unit of resistivity → Ωm
Incorrect
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Question 70 of 120
70. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
Which of the following is an insulator?
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Rubber is a poor conductor → Rubber
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Question 71 of 120
71. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The image formed by a plane mirror is always:
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The image formed by a plane mirror is always → virtual and erect
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Question 72 of 120
72. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The distance between the pole and the principal focus of a spherical mirror is called:
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Distance between pole and principal focus → focal length
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Question 73 of 120
73. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
A diminished, virtual and erect image is formed by a
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A diminished, virtual, erect image is formed by → convex mirror
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Question 74 of 120
74. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The mirror used by a dentist to see a large image of the teeth of the patients is
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Mirror used by dentists → concave mirror
Incorrect
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Question 75 of 120
75. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
A ray of light travelling in air enters obliquely into water. This light ray
Correct
Light bends towards the normal when entering water from air → bends towards the normal
Incorrect
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Question 76 of 120
76. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The focal length of a spherical mirror is 10cm. Its radius of curvature is:
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→ 20cm
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Question 77 of 120
77. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
An object placed between the principal focus and center of curvature of a convex lens forms an image:
Correct
Object between F and 2F (focus and center of curvature) in convex lens → image is beyond 2F → beyond the center of curvature
Incorrect
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Question 78 of 120
78. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
The power of a lens is 4D.Its focal length is
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Power → 25cm
Incorrect
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Question 79 of 120
79. Question
1 points
Category: Polycet Physics
If the height of the image is equal to the height of an object placed near a spherical lens, then the magnification m is
AP Polycet(polytechnic) EXAM PATTERN AND SYLLABUS:
1) The examination (POLYCET) will be of 2 Hrs 30 Minutes duration consisting of only one
paper as per the syllabus in the subjects of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology
of X Class (S.S.C.) Examination held in Academic Year 2020-2021 as prescribed by the
Board of Secondary Education, Telangana State.
2) The POLYCET Examination will be conducted for 150 marks in
Mathematics (60 marks) +
Physics (30 Marks) +
Chemistry (30 Marks) +
Biology (30 Marks).
3) The Duration of Examination is 2 ½ hours.
4) The candidates who are willing to take admission in to Agricultural & Veterinary Diploma
Courses offered by PJTSAU & PVNRTVU attempt Biology Questions.
5) The Question Paper Pattern will be:
Subjects
No. of Questions
Marks
Physics
30
30
Chemistry
30
30
Mathematics
60
60
Biology
30
30
Total
150
150
No negative marks for wrong answers.
AP Polycet SYLLABUS FOR COMMON ENTRANCE TEST:
The Syllabus of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for POLYCET-2021 is the same as that of SSC Examination for the A.Y 2020-21 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Telangana.
Syllabus of Mathematics:
Real Numbers
Number System
Sets
Polynomials
Algebra
Progressions
Quadratic Equations
Linear Equations
Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Surface Areas & Volume
Trigonometry
Mensuration
Probability
Statistics
Mathematical Modeling
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A structure of Atom
Chemical Bonding
Carbon & its Compounds
Heat
Classification of Elements
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Chemical Equations & Reactions
Acids, Bases & Salts
Refraction of Light at Plane Surface
Refraction of Light at Curved Surface
Human Eye & Colorful World
Electricity
Metallurgy
Reflection of Light
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The States of Matter
Surface Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Redox Reactions
Polymers
Nuclear Chemistry
Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium
Phase equilibrium & Solutions
Chemical Thermodynamics
Basic Concepts in Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry
Organic compounds with the functional group containing nitrogen
Chemical Kinetics
Atomic Structure
Chemistry in everyday life
Urea and malonic ester
Qualitative and quantitative analysis and purification of organic compounds
Preparation, Properties, and Reactions of Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes
Organic compounds with the functional group containing oxygen
Reactions of Benzene and heterocyclic compounds
Organic compounds with the functional group containing halogens
Biomolecules – Carbohydrates, Protein, Vitamins, Nucleic Acid, Lipids, Hormones Reactions of a, b unsaturated carbonyl and acids
Spectroscopy measurements including IR, UV, NMR (proton and carbon 13)
Environmental Chemistry, etc.
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1. Nutrition
2. Respiration
3. Transportation
4. Excretion
5. Coordination
6. Reproduction
7. Coordination in life process
8. Heredity
9. Our environment
10. Natural resources
1. As POLYCET tests are separately being conducted by the State of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the candidates of Telangana intending to take admission in the courses offered in State wide institutions of Andhra Pradesh State, in the ratio of 42:36:22 in AU/OU/SVU regions, or desirous of seeking admission under 15% ‘unreserved’ quota offered in Andhra Pradesh State, shall appear for POLYCET-2021 conducted by the State of Andhra Pradesh.
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3. The seats in various Diploma courses of PVNRTVU will be filled up by PVNRTVU based on the ranks obtained in the POLYCET 2021. The University will give separate counseling and admission notifications. The interested candidates need to apply for the Diploma courses offered by PVNRTVU.
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