Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
- ((a))
Dissolution of sugar in water
- ((b))
Curdling of milk
- ((c))
Freezing of water
- ((d))
Tearing of paper
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Dissolution of sugar in water
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Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
Dissolution of sugar in water
Curdling of milk
Freezing of water
Tearing of paper
Dissolution of sugar in water
If the area of contact increases while keeping the thrust constant, the pressure will __________.
increase
remain the same
first increase, then decrease
decrease
increase
What happens when you use the 'Sort A to Z' option on a column containing text?
The text remains unchanged.
The text is sorted alphabetically from A to Z.
The text is sorted from Z to A.
The text is converted into numbers.
The text remains unchanged.
The method of storage of nuclear wastes is to be done in _______.
bottles
dustbins
open containers
shielded containers
bottles
When were the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand?
January 15 - 30, 2025
January 28 - February 14, 2025
February 10 - 25, 2025
February 1 - 20, 2025
January 15 - 30, 2025
In December 2024, Jasprit Bumrah became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 Test wickets during which of the following series/tournament?
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
India vs England Test Series
Asia Cup
India vs New Zealand Test Series
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The Railways Employment of Members of the Armed Forces Act was passed in which of the following years?
1951
1962
1965
1957
1951
Where is the magnetic field strength maximum around a magnet?
Equidistant from the poles
At the poles of the magnet
At infinity
At the centre of the magnet
Equidistant from the poles
In an experiment, 25 g of reactant A reacts with 35 g of reactant B to form 50 g of product C and some amount of product D. What is the mass of product D?
35 g
25 g
60 g
10 g
35 g
Which of the following is a zero waste procedure?
Pest management
Organic farming
Integrated organic farming
Inorganic farming
Pest management
The greenhouse gas that is known to contribute the least amount to global warming is ___________.
carbon dioxide
methane
CFCs
nitrous oxide
carbon dioxide
Two objects of masses 80 kg and 250 kg are placed 200 m apart. What is the gravitational force between them? (G = 6.7 × 10-11 N.m2/kg2)
6.35 × 10-11 N
5.75 × 10-11 N
4.50 × 10-11 N
3.35 × 10-11 N
6.35 × 10-11 N
Which of the following is a string instrument?
Tabla
Sitar
Flute
Shehnai
Tabla
The speed of a wave is given by which of the following formulas?
Speed = Time × Frequency
Speed = Frequency × Amplitude
Speed = Amplitude × Wavelength
Speed = Frequency × Wavelength
Speed = Time × Frequency
The loss of forests, which is remarkably seen in the tropical areas of India, is around __________.
40%
30%
20%
10%
40%
As per Article 78, it is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to whom?
Chief Justice of India
Speaker of Lok Sabha
President
Vice President
Chief Justice of India
What is the purpose of the 'BCC' field in an email?
It hides recipients from each other.
It deletes an email after it is read.
It allows recipients to see each others' addresses.
It marks an email as urgent.
It hides recipients from each other.
_____ is the most efficient method used for the disposal of hospital-generated waste.
Sanitary landfills
Incinerator
Furnace
Open dumps
Sanitary landfills
Under the Delhi Sultanate what was the name of the state laws that grew under the monarchy, even if they violated the Shari’at?
Farman
Iqta
Zawabit
Fatwas
Farman
Which statement correctly explains why liquids can flow?
Liquids have no intermolecular forces.
Liquids have loosely packed molecules that slide past each other.
Liquids do not have kinetic energy.
Liquid molecules move randomly without any restriction.
Liquids have no intermolecular forces.
If three resistors of 15 Ω, 35 Ω and 50 Ω are connected in series to a 25-V battery, what is the current flowing in the circuit?
4 A
1.5 A
0.25 A
2.88 A
4 A
What is the function of the Linux Shell?
To directly manage hardware resources
To execute user commands and act as an interface between the user and the kernel
To store user data
To create and delete partitions
To directly manage hardware resources
Which of the following economic estimators provided estimates of India’s national and per capita income during the colonial period?
Adam Smith
John Maynard Keynes
VKRV Rao
Karl Marx
Adam Smith
Which of the following is NOT an example of an agrochemical?
Pesticides
Fungicides
Herbicides
Biogas
Pesticides
What is the typical range of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Up to 10 km
Up to 5 km
Up to 1 km
More than 50 km
Up to 10 km
According to the Tendulkar methodology, what was the estimated national poverty line for rural areas in 2011-12?
₹816 per month
₹1,200 per month
₹1,000 per month
₹512 per month
₹816 per month
What are the sand dunes commonly found in the Indian Desert called?
Barchans
Loess
Moraines
Cirques
Barchans
If the mass of an object is 74.5 kg, what is its approximate weight on Earth? (Take g = 9.8 m/s2)
730 N
447 N
7.6 N
74.5 N
730 N
The Montreal Protocol came into force in the year ________.
1986
1989
1990
1992
1986
Which property of solids allows them to be compressed the least compared to liquids and gases?
High intermolecular spaces
The ability to diffuse into other solids
Strong intermolecular forces and close packing of particles
High kinetic energy of particles
High intermolecular spaces
Which of the following best describes a heterogeneous mixture?
It has a uniform composition.
The components cannot be separated.
The composition varies throughout the mixture.
It contains only one phase
It has a uniform composition.
A student calculates the formula unit mass of calcium fluoride (CaF2). If the atomic masses of Ca and F are 40 u and 19 u, respectively, what is the correct formula unit mass?
97 u
78 u
100 u
59 u
97 u
The area termed as the ozone hole is known to mainly develop over ______.
India
Africa
Antartica
America
India
Who among the following is NOT appointed by the President of India?
Governors of States
Vice President
Chief Election Commissioner
Comptroller and Auditor General
Governors of States
Which dynasty was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya to establish the Mauryan Empire?
Gupta Dynasty
Kushan Dynasty
Shunga Dynasty
Nanda Dynasty
Gupta Dynasty
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
macOS
Linux
Microsoft Word
Windows 10
macOS
Which of the following metals is placed above aluminium and zinc in the reactivity series?
Magnesium
Iron
Copper
Carbon
Magnesium
Who among the following won the gold medal in the women's high jump event at the National Games in February 2025?
Vithya Ramraj
Pooja Singh
Abhinaya Shetty
Swapna Barman
Vithya Ramraj
Which of the following is an effective way to prevent rancidity in packaged food?
Adding antioxidants
Increasing moisture content
Keeping it in direct sunlight
Storing in a warm place
Adding antioxidants
The Punjab Plain is formed by which river system?
Indus and its tributaries
Narmada and its tributaries
Ganga and its tributaries
Brahmaputra and its tributaries
Indus and its tributaries
An object is placed 25 cm in front of a convex lens with a focal length of 15 cm. What is the magnification produced by the lens?
M = −2.5
M = 1.5
M = 2.5
M = −1.5
M = −2.5
The effect of particulate matter which is a common air pollutant is maximally seen on the _______.
intestines
kidneys
lungs
liver
intestines
The Indian Desert lies towards the western margins of which mountain range?
Western Ghats
Satpura Hills
Vindhya Hills
Aravali Hills
Western Ghats
What is the primary goal of application security?
To reduce the size of application files
To enhance the graphical user interface of applications
To protect applications from security threats by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities
To increase the execution speed of applications
To reduce the size of application files
Which of the following is an example of database management software?
MS Paint
Notepad
PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
MS Paint
Which of the following is NOT a file management task?
Creating files
Browsing the internet
Renaming files
Deleting files
Creating files
Which mouse pointer appears when adjusting column width / cell width in a table?
↔ (Horizontal double-headed arrow)
↕ (Vertical double-headed arrow)
I-beam (Text cursor)
Hand cursor
↔ (Horizontal double-headed arrow)
The melting of snow and ice caps from the polar regions is responsible for ________.
condensation
the rise in sea levels
the decline in sea levels
rainfall
condensation
In September 2024, which of the following Indian institutions was designated as the Thematic Hub for Quantum Computing under the National Quantum Mission?
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Which of the following is an example of a WAN?
A Bluetooth connection between a phone and a laptop
A home Wi-Fi network
The internet
A university campus network
A Bluetooth connection between a phone and a laptop
What is the primary advantage of full-duplex communication over half-duplex communication?
It allows simultaneous data flow in both directions.
It is less expensive to set up.
It is easier to implement.
It uses less bandwidth.
It allows simultaneous data flow in both directions.
In Vestigial Sideband (VSB) demodulation, which of the following is used to recover the original modulating signal?
Phase detector followed by a notch filter
Frequency discriminator followed by a band-pass filter
Product modulator followed by a low-pass filter
Signal detector followed by a high-pass filter
Phase detector followed by a notch filter
How many clock pulses are required for a 4-bit PIPO shift register to output the stored data?
4
2
1
0
4
If the length of the magnetic path is increased while keeping the cross-sectional area and the magnetomotive force (MMF) constant, which of the following will occur?
The flux will remain constant.
The reluctance will decrease.
The flux will increase.
The flux will decrease.
The flux will remain constant.
The 8051 Microcontroller is packaged in a _____ pin DIP.
42
45
40
35
42
Which of the following is the correct syntax of an if statement in C?
if condition { statement; }
if (condition) { statement; }
if { condition } ( statement );
if condition then { statement; }
if condition { statement; }
What is the correct function to write a character to a file?
write()
putc()
fputc()
fwrite()
write()
If a magnetic material has high permeability, which of the following effects is most likely to occur in a magnetic circuit?
Decreased reluctance
Increased magnetomotive force
Increased reluctance
Decreased flux
Decreased reluctance
The 8085 microprocessor is a _____ pin IC.
20
45
40
30
20
What is the primary operating principle of a thermal relay in an electrical protection system?
It measures the impedance in the circuit and trips when it exceeds a certain limit.
It operates based on the difference in voltage across the protected equipment.
It operates based on the phase angle difference between the currents.
It measures the amount of heat generated due to the current flow and operates when a preset temperature is reached.
It measures the impedance in the circuit and trips when it exceeds a certain limit.
Which of the following statements is FALSE for a feedback amplifier?
Positive feedback increases both gain and bandwidth.
Negative feedback can reduce the effect of temperature on the output
Negative feedback reduces gain but improves amplifier linearity.
Emitter resistance in a bipolar transistor helps stabilise the amplifier's gain.
Positive feedback increases both gain and bandwidth.
What type of voltage is applied to the horizontal deflection plates in an oscilloscope?
Sawtooth waveform
Triangular waveform
Sinusoidal voltage
Constant DC voltage
Sawtooth waveform
Select the correct statement(s) regarding a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) in a phase lock loop.
S1: The control-voltage is applied at the input of a VCO.
S2: Phase detector compared the VCO frequency with the input frequency.
Both S1 and S2
Only S2
Only S1
Neither S1 nor S2
Both S1 and S2
What is the main purpose of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
To establish a local network connection
To extend a LAN within a building
To secure communication over a public network
To connect home devices wirelessly
To establish a local network connection
Which type of load cell is best suited for measuring dynamic forces?
Pneumatic load cell
Hydraulic load cell
Piezoelectric load cell
Strain gauge load cell
Pneumatic load cell
A DSB-SC signal is being detected synchronously. The phase error in the locally generated carrier will _________.
cause phase distortion and reduce the output also
increase the amplitude of the demodulated signal
completely block the demodulated signal always
have no effect on the demodulated signal
cause phase distortion and reduce the output also
What is the typical maximum frequency deviation for Wide Band FM (WBFM) used in FM broadcasting?
25 kHz
105 kHz
75 kHz
5 kHz
25 kHz
For a 2-to-1 Multiplexer with inputs I0 = 0, I1 = 1, and select line S = 1, what is the value of the output Y?
0
0.5
1
Undefined
0
Which of the following HTTP response codes indicates that the requested resource was not found?
403
500
404
200
403
Which of the following terms describes a material that becomes magnetised in the presence of an external magnetic field and loses its magnetism once the field is removed?
Hard magnetic material
Ferromagnetic material
Soft magnetic material
Permanent magnet
Hard magnetic material
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrate the use of a repeater?
Boosting the signal strength of an Ethernet cable over long distances
Extending the range of a Wi-Fi network in a large building
Filtering unwanted traffic in a network segment
Interconnecting two separate LANs using different protocols
Boosting the signal strength of an Ethernet cable over long distances
What is the primary role of a modulator in a communication system?
To filter out noise from the received signal
To amplify the transmitted signal
To extract the message signal from the carrier wave
To superimpose the message signal onto the carrier wave
To filter out noise from the received signal
Which of the following options is INCORRECT for a feedback amplifier?
In a feedback topology, sampling the output voltage reduces the output impedance.
In a feedback topology, sampling the output current reduces the output impedance.
The gain-bandwidth product remains constant for a negative feedback amplifier.
Negative feedback minimises nonlinear distortion in the amplifier's output.
In a feedback topology, sampling the output voltage reduces the output impedance.
Determine the DC current gain of a common collector (CC) amplifier given:
Emitter current (IE ) = 3.02 mA
Collector current (IC) = 3 mA.
150
0.99
99
151
150
In the Constant Voltage Charging Method, which of the following is most likely to occur if the charging voltage is set too high?
Overcharging of the battery leading to increased temperature
Increased battery capacity
Improved charge retention
Reduced charging efficiency
Overcharging of the battery leading to increased temperature
What is the significance of 'resolution' in a DAC?
It sets the power consumption of the DAC.
It determines the maximum speed of the DAC
It limits the maximum input voltage of the DAC.
It defines the smallest change in analogue output that can be produced.
It sets the power consumption of the DAC.
Which of the following is true about the Half Subtractor circuit?
It is used for binary addition.
It can handle borrow input from previous stages.
It subtracts two binary digits and generates a sum and carry-out
It subtracts two binary digits and generates a difference and borrow-out.
It is used for binary addition.
Which of the following options is INCORRECT for a voltage-shunt feedback amplifier?
An inverting operational amplifier uses a voltage-shunt feedback mechanism
A collector-base bias circuit is an example of a voltage-shunt feedback amplifier.
A non-inverting op-amp is an example of a voltage-shunt feedback amplifier.
It is also known as a transresistance amplifier.
An inverting operational amplifier uses a voltage-shunt feedback mechanism
Which of the following is the primary function of a crystal oscillator in frequency synthesizer?
To generate a stable output frequency
To decrease the input frequency
To remove the noise from the signal
To increase the input frequency
To generate a stable output frequency
Select the correct statement(s) regarding the ideal op-amp differentiator circuit. S1: The output voltage is zero for a constant input voltage. S2: The output voltage is the sum of the input signal.
Both S1 and S2
Only S2
Only S1
Neither S1 nor S2
Both S1 and S2
Which of the following materials is/are commonly used to make the wires in thermocouples?
Copper and nickel
Silver and aluminium
Gold
Lead and zinc
Copper and nickel
Which of the following statements is FALSE for a common-collector (CC) amplifier using a BJT?
It is commonly used for impedance matching and not for voltage gain.
It has very high input impedance and low output impedance.
It has the lowest output impedance, the highest current gain and the lowest voltage gain.
It is a current-controlled current source
It is commonly used for impedance matching and not for voltage gain.
If all the resistances of an inverting op-amp adder are equal, then the output voltage is _______.
difference of input voltages
sum of input voltages
negative sum of the input voltages
zero as all the resistances are equal
difference of input voltages
Which of the following is an example of a digital modulation technique?
Single Sideband Modulation (SSB)
Narrow Band FM
Phase Shift Keying (PSK)
Double side band Amplitude Modulation
Single Sideband Modulation (SSB)
Tungsten, due to its high melting point and excellent electrical conductivity, is widely used in high-temperature applications. Which of the following properties of tungsten makes it particularly suitable for use in electrical components like filaments and electrodes in high-temperature environments?
High electrical conductivity and low resistivity
High melting point and resistance to thermal shock
High melting point and low coefficient of expansion
Low melting point and excellent oxidation resistance
High electrical conductivity and low resistivity
A signal has a maximum frequency of 3 kHz. What is the minimum sampling rate required to satisfy the Nyquist criterion?
6 kHz
9 kHz
16 kHz
3 kHz
6 kHz
What is the binary result of the following subtraction?
1101 – 0110
0101
1010
0111
1001
0101
Which of the following is a valid relational operator in C?
<>
&=
!=
===
<>
The pulse width of the output of a monostable multivibrator using IC 555 if the external components are R = 1000 KΩ and C = 10 µF is _____.
2.2 ms
11 s
11 ms
22 s
2.2 ms
The Stack Pointer SP is set to _____ when the 8051 microcontroller is reset.
06h
08h
00h
07h
06h
Which of the following statements is correct for a bridge rectifier?
The transformer utilization factor (TUF) is the same for both bridge and center-tapped rectifiers.
A bridge rectifier has twice the PIV of a center-tapped rectifier.
The transformer utilization factor (TUF) of a bridge rectifier is higher than that of a center-tapped rectifier.
A bridge rectifier has a lower ripple factor than a center-tapped rectifier.
The transformer utilization factor (TUF) is the same for both bridge and center-tapped rectifiers.
The Address of the Accumulator register in the 8051 Microcontroller is _____.
0E0h
92h
0B0h
82h
0E0h
Which of the following options for the output characteristics of a common-base (CB) configuration of BJT is INCORRECT?
The output characteristics are plotted between the output current (IC) and output voltage (VCB).
The output characteristics show that IC increases significantly with an increase in VCB due to the Early effect.
In a CB configuration, the current gain is slightly greater than one.
When the input current is zero, a non-zero output current exists due to minority carriers.
The output characteristics are plotted between the output current (IC) and output voltage (VCB).
DMA asserts _____ signal to 'low' at the end of data transfer to inform the peripheral that the data transfer is complete.
HRQ
EOP
HLDA
DRQ
HRQ
Which of the following artificial magnets is best suited for use in electrical motors and transformers due to its high efficiency and stable magnetic field?
Ceramic magnet
Steel magnet
Alnico magnet
Iron magnet
Ceramic magnet
A superheterodyne receiver consists of blocks in sequence as given in the options. Which of them gives the correct order?
Antenna → IF Amplifier → Local Oscillator → Mixer → Detector → RF stage → Audio Amplifier
Antenna → RF stage → Mixer (other input from local oscillator) → IF Amplifier → Detector → Audio Amplifier
Antenna → Audio Amplifier → IF Amplifier → Mixer → Local Oscillator → Detector
Antenna → IF Amplifier → Mixer → Detector → Audio Amplifier → Local Oscillator
Antenna → IF Amplifier → Local Oscillator → Mixer → Detector → RF stage → Audio Amplifier
Which of the following is a direct application of Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL) in an electrical circuit?
The total voltage across a series circuit is equal to the sum of individual voltages.
The sum of voltages across all parallel components is constant.
The total power delivered to a circuit equals the sum of power losses in each component.
The sum of all currents entering a junction equals the sum of all currents leaving the junction.
The total voltage across a series circuit is equal to the sum of individual voltages.
Which technique is commonly used in a multiple trace oscilloscope to display two signals simultaneously?
Voltage division
Beam splitting
Signal amplification
Time multiplexing
Voltage division
Which of the following CANNOT be done to minimise the ripple factor in a rectifier?
Increasing the inductance of the inductive filter
Using an inductor in series with the load resistor
Decreasing the capacitance of the capacitive filter
Using a capacitor in parallel with the load resistor
Increasing the inductance of the inductive filter
In a Nickel-Iron battery, what occurs at the positive electrode during the discharge process?
Nickel oxide is reduced to nickel metal.
Nickel hydroxide is reduced to nickel metal.
Iron is oxidised to iron(III) hydroxide.
Nickel oxide reacts with water to form nickel hydroxide.
Nickel oxide is reduced to nickel metal.
Which type of AM signal is generated using only balanced modulator and/or ring modulator without using any additional processing?
Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier (SSB-SC)
Vestigial Sideband Modulation (VSB)
Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier (DSB-SC)
Wideband FM Signal
Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier (SSB-SC)
In a composite magnetic circuit with two magnetic materials having different permeabilities μ1 and μ2, the total reluctance of the circuit is:
the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of each reluctance
the product of reluctances of each material
the sum of reluctances of each material
the average reluctance of both materials
the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of each reluctance
What happens to the output of a JK Flip-Flop when J = 1, K = 1, and clock is active?
It resets
It remains unchanged.
It sets.
It toggles.
It resets
Which format specifier is used to print a signed long?
%lf
%ld
%sl
%l
%lf
Which of the following is/are true about demodulation?
a) It is performed at the transmitting end.
b) It is performed at the receiving end.
c) It recovers the original information signal from the modulated carrier wave.
Only b
Only a and c
Only b and c
Only a
Only b
Which of the following is true about the behaviour of a D Flip-Flop when the clock input is NOT transitioning?
The output remains at the last value.
The output is undefined.
The output will always be zero
The output follows the input.
The output remains at the last value.
Which of the following terms defines the time taken by a protective relay to operate and initiate a trip after detecting a fault?
Reset time
Pick-up time
Tripping time
Operating time
Reset time
Which device connects multiple networks and determines the best path for data to travel?
Switch
Router
Bridge
Hub
Switch
Which of the following statements about the energy band structure of P-type and N-type semiconductors is true?
For a N-type semiconductor, the valence band energy is higher than the conduction band energy.
For a P-type semiconductor, the valence band energy is higher than the conduction band energy.
For a semiconductor, the energy gap between the conduction band and the valence band is larger than that of an insulator.
For Si, the energy gap between the conduction band and the valence band is larger than that of Ge.
For a N-type semiconductor, the valence band energy is higher than the conduction band energy.
Which of the following statements about extrinsic semiconductors is correct regarding the effect of temperature on their conductivity?
In p-type semiconductors, increasing the temperature leads to an increase in the number of holes as more electrons get excited to the conduction band.
Temperature has no significant effect on the conductivity of extrinsic semiconductors once they are doped.
In both n-type and p-type semiconductors, conductivity decreases sharply with an increasing temperature.
The conductivity of n-type semiconductors increases with a decrease in temperature due to fewer free electrons.
In p-type semiconductors, increasing the temperature leads to an increase in the number of holes as more electrons get excited to the conduction band.
In phase locked loop, the primary role of the voltage controlled oscillator is _______________.
to synchronise the phase of the output signal
to generate a frequency which is proportional to the dc input voltage
to amplify the input signal
to control the amplitude of output signal
to synchronise the phase of the output signal
Which type of error primarily affects the accuracy of an instrument?
Systematic error
Random error
Instrumental drift
Gross error
Systematic error
What effect does a higher modulation index have on the amplitude of the modulated waveform?
It does not affect any signal.
It increases the peak-to-peak amplitude of the modulated signal.
It only affects the frequency of the modulated signal.
It does not affect the amplitude.
It does not affect any signal.
Bipolar RAM primarily utilises which type of transistor?
CMOS transistors
Field-effect transistors
MOSFETs
BJTs
CMOS transistors
Which ADC type is known for its high speed but relatively lower resolution?
Flash ADC
Sigma-Delta ADC
Successive Approximation ADC
Dual-Slope ADC
Flash ADC
A PN junction is formed using P-type and N-type semiconductors with doping concentrations:
NA = 1012/cm3 , ND =1010/cm3
Given: Thermal voltage: VT = 25 mV
Intrinsic carrier concentration: ni = 106 /cm3
What is the built-in voltage V0 across the PN junction?
250 ln(10) mV
125 ln(10) mV
250 ln(100) V
500 ln(100) V
250 ln(10) mV
The two inputs to a phase detector in PLL are _________.
low pass filter output and feedback voltage from a voltage controlled oscillator
amplifier output and feedback voltage from a voltage controlled oscillator
input voltage and feedback voltage from a voltage controlled oscillator
input voltage and amplifier output
low pass filter output and feedback voltage from a voltage controlled oscillator
Which ports are mainly utilised for address and data lines when interfacing external RAM with the 8051 microcontroller?
Port 1 and Port 3
Port 2 and Port 3
Port 0 and Port 3
Port 0 and Port 2
Port 1 and Port 3
Strain gauges typically work by detecting a change in the _______.
inductance
capacitance
voltage
resistance
inductance
A common emitter amplifier with a gain of 10 is used to design an oscillator. What should be the gain and phase shift of the feedback network for sustained oscillation?
0.1, 360°
1, 360°
0.1, 180°
10, 180°
0.1, 360°
How would you implement the Boolean expression A + B̅ using basic logic gates?
An OR gate with inputs A and B.
An AND gate with inputs A and B'.
An OR gate with input A and the output of a NOT gate with input B
An AND gate with input A and the output of a NOT gate with input B.
An OR gate with inputs A and B.
What is the correct syntax to declare a one-dimensional array 'students' of size 20 in C?
students[20] int;
int students[20];
int students;
array students[20];
students[20] int;
What is the typical bandwidth of a twisted pair cable used in Ethernet networks?
100 gbps
10 mbps to 1 gbps
1 kbps
1 mbps
100 gbps
What does the Plug Setting Multiplier (PSM) represent in the operation of a protective relay?
It is a constant factor that is independent of the fault current and only adjusts the relay's settings
It is a factor that determines the maximum fault current that can be handled by the relay.
It is used to adjust the time delay of the relay based on fault severity
It is the ratio of the actual fault current to the plug setting, which determines the relay's response time.
It is a constant factor that is independent of the fault current and only adjusts the relay's settings
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Frequency Modulation (FM) and Amplitude Modulation (AM)?
a) FM provides better noise immunity.
b) AM requires lower bandwidth than FM.
c) FM utilises transmitted power more efficiently.
Only a and c
a, b and c
Only a
Only b
Only a and c
Which of the following is a commonly used thermosetting resin in electrical applications due to its excellent electrical insulating properties and resistance to high temperatures?
Polystyrene
Epoxy resin
Polyethylene
Polyvinyl chloride
Polystyrene
What is the correct way to read a string using scanf() in C?
scanf("%c", str);
scanf("%s", str);
scanf("&s", str);
scanf("%d", str);
scanf("%c", str);
How is data typically erased from an EPROM?
By removing the power supply
By applying a high voltage electrical signal
By using a magnetic field
By exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light
By removing the power supply
Which of the following network types is ideal for connecting branches of a company located in different cities?
MAN
PAN
WAN
LAN
MAN
Which of the following terms refers to the process by which a battery or cell loses its ability to hold charge over time?
Capacity
Battery aging
Internal resistance
Charge efficiency
Capacity
In which situation would a bridge be more effective than a switch?
When segmenting a large network to reduce collisions
When connecting devices at the physical layer
When filtering traffic based on IP addresses
When requiring VLAN functionality
When segmenting a large network to reduce collisions
An NPN transistor is configured to amplify an audio signal. Which of the following statements is correct?
The depletion regions of the collector junction and emitter junction are almost equal.
The emitter junction is reverse biased, and the collector junction is forward biased.
Very few charge carriers from the emitter recombine in the base region.
Only a small number of electrons from the emitter cross the collector junction because it is reverse biased.
The depletion regions of the collector junction and emitter junction are almost equal.
Which of the following best describes a semiconductor material?
A material that behaves as a conductor at low temperatures and as an insulator at high temperatures.
A material that only conducts electricity at high temperatures.
A material that allows electric current to pass freely in both directions
A material that can conduct electricity under certain conditions but not others.
A material that behaves as a conductor at low temperatures and as an insulator at high temperatures.
The raised cosine filter is commonly used in communication systems to reduce:
channel length
Intersymbol Interference (ISI)
channel complexity
transmission power
channel length
What is the correct specific gravity reading for an electrolyte in a fully charged lead acid cell?
1.270
1.000
1.400
1.150
1.270
At what point does the slave flip-flop in a positive edge triggered JK Master-Slave configuration update its output?
On the negative edge of the clock
On the positive edge of the clock
While the clock is high
While the clock is low
On the negative edge of the clock
How does the 8051 microcontroller access external memory?
By using direct addressing
By using immediate addressing
By using register addressing
By using indirect addressing through DPTR
By using direct addressing
A full-wave rectifier is designed using a center-tapped transformer and two diodes. The primary winding of the transformer, with N₁ turns, is connected to a 240V (RMS) AC supply, and the secondary winding has N₂ turns. What is the approximate rectified DC output voltage (V) if N₁/N₂ = 15 : 1?
16/π
8/π
16/π
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the input impedance and bandwidth of a feedback amplifier?
If the feedback signal is returned to the input in series opposition with the applied signal, the input impedance increases.
If the feedback signal is returned to the input in shunt with the applied signal, the input impedance decreases.
Positive feedback increases gain, but bandwidth remains almost unchanged
If the feedback signal is subtracted from the applied signal, the amplifier's bandwidth increases.
If the feedback signal is returned to the input in series opposition with the applied signal, the input impedance increases.
Associativity of the Logical AND operator ___________.
depends on the application
depends on the compiler
is right to left
is left to right
depends on the application
What does Td represent in phase angle measurement using an oscilloscope?
Time difference between corresponding points of two signals
Frequency of the waveform
Voltage difference between signals
Total time period of the waveform
Time difference between corresponding points of two signals
Which of the following best describes impulse noise?
Short bursts of high-amplitude interference
Noise caused by temperature fluctuations
Continuous low-frequency noise
Gradual signal degradation over time
Short bursts of high-amplitude interference
Which of the following options is correct for an open-loop configuration of an op-amp?
The output voltage is linearly proportional to the input voltage
It has a feedback connection between output and input.
It has zero output voltage
It has a very high open-loop voltage gain.
The output voltage is linearly proportional to the input voltage
A 4-bit parallel adder uses four full adders. What is the maximum number of bits in the sum output, including the carry-out bit?
Five
Three
Eight
Four
Five
In 8085 MPU to operate a system at 3 MHz, the crystal connected to pins X1 and X2 should have a frequency of _____.
4 MHz
3 MHz
1.5 MHz
6 MHz
4 MHz
Which of the following is the requirement of a good instrumentation amplifier?
Low CMRR
Low slew rate
High power consumption
Finite gain
Low CMRR
Hydrogen is used as an insulating gas in electrical equipment. What is the main reason for its use in such applications?
It is a good conductor of electricity.
It has a high dielectric strength and low molecular weight.
It is stable at high temperatures.
It has a high molecular density.
It is a good conductor of electricity.
What is the key difference between the working of while and do-while loops in C?
A while loop cannot contain a break statement, but a do-while loop can.
A while loop executes at least once, whereas a do-while loop may not execute at all
A do-while loop is faster than a while loop.
A while loop evaluates the condition before executing the loop body, whereas a dowhile loop evaluates the condition after executing the loop body.
A while loop cannot contain a break statement, but a do-while loop can.
In the context of MUX applications, what does a MUX allow in terms of control?
It amplifies the signal before sending it to the output.
It generates clock pulses for digital circuits.
It performs arithmetic operations on multiple data inputs.
It allows control of multiple inputs to a single output based on select lines.
It amplifies the signal before sending it to the output.
Which input function is considered unsafe due to buffer overflow risks?
scanf()
fgets()
getchar()
gets()
scanf()
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