Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The periodic table is an arrangement of all the elements known to man in accordance with their increasing atomic number and recurring chemical properties.
2. They are assorted in a tabular arrangement wherein a row is a period and a column is a group.
3. The idea of the Periodic Table was incepted by Henry Rutherford.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 2

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Polar Vortex:

1. It spins in the stratosphere where most familiar weather patterns develop.
2. It forms a wall that protects the mid-latitudes from cold Arctic air.
3. In winter, the polar vortex sometimes becomes less stable and expands which leads to extreme cold in parts of USA.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

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Q.3) Motion of Thanks is a motion in Indian Parliament which follows the address of the President of India to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the:

1. Commencement of first session of a new Lok Sabha
2. First session of each year

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Explained: The President’s address to both Houses of Parliament

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the P5+1 Countries:

1. The P5+1 refers to the UN Security Council’s five permanent members (the P5); namely China, France, Russia, the UK, and US; plus Germany.
2. It is a group joined together in diplomatic efforts with Iran with regard to its nuclear program.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.5) Carnot Cycle more closely resembles to the:

a) Heat Engine

b) Propulsion Jet engine

c) Turbines

d) All of the above

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