CET Graduation PYQ Explorer

Second-generation computers were developed during:

1. A 1649 to 1670
2. B 1959 to 1965 Correct
3. C 1965 to 1970
4. D 1970 to 1990

In a computer spreadsheet, which statement is true if the current or active cell is B4 and you press the Enter key?

1. A You will be in the cell A1
2. B You will be in the cell B5 Correct
3. C You will be in the cell B3
4. D You will be in the cell B6

Which of the following is an invalid pair?

1. A Impact printers, Daisy wheel printers
2. B Line printers, Drum printers
3. C Page printers, Laser printers
4. D 132-column printers, Inkjet printers Correct

Elephantiasis is caused by:

1. A Tapeworms
2. B Flatworms
3. C Filarial worms Correct
4. D Ascaris

Choose the set of true statements from the following: (I) Vinegar is an aqueous solution of 5% to 8% acetic acid. (II) Hydrolysis of fat gives glycerol and carboxylic acid. (III) Teflon is used as a solvent. (IV) The chemical formula of washing powder is CaOCl2.

1. A I, II Correct
2. B II, III
3. C III, IV
4. D I, IV

Consider the following statements about Li-Fi: (I) It uses normal bulbs to transfer data. (II) This technology uses the visible spectrum of light. (III) The speed of Li-Fi is slower than Wi-Fi. (IV) It is expected to be cheaper than Wi-Fi. Choose the correct statement.

1. A I and II
2. B II and III
3. C III and IV
4. D II and IV Correct

Ethylene glycol is used:

1. A as a food preservative
2. B in repairing punctures of tubeless tyres
3. C in detergent manufacturing
4. D as an antifreeze Correct

Which acid is present in a nettle sting?

1. A Tartaric acid
2. B Oxalic acid
3. C Lactic acid
4. D Methanoic acid Correct

Choose the correct statement related to biodiversity.

1. A Biodiversity increases towards the Equator Correct
2. B Biodiversity increases towards higher latitudes
3. C Biodiversity is found equally on Earth
4. D High Himalayan regions have the highest biodiversity in the world

Read the following two statements: (I) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is considered a subset of Information Technology (IT). (II) The 'right to use' a piece of software is termed copyright. Which of the above-mentioned statement(s) is/are correct?

1. A Both I and II
2. B Neither I nor II Correct
3. C II only
4. D I only

Which is the major cause of global warming?

1. A Re-radiation of U.V. rays by O2 and N2
2. B Re-radiation of I.R. rays by O2 and N2
3. C Re-radiation of U.V. rays by CO2 and H2O
4. D Re-radiation of I.R. rays by CO2 and H2O Correct

The resistance of a copper wire 200 m long is 21 Ω. If its thickness (diameter) is 0.44 mm, its specific resistance is approximately:

1. A 1.6 × 10^-8 Ω-m Correct
2. B 1.2 × 10^-8 Ω-m
3. C 1.4 × 10^-8 Ω-m
4. D 1.8 × 10^-8 Ω-m

Comma-shaped bacteria are called:

1. A Bacilli
2. B Cocci
3. C Vibrio Correct
4. D Spirillum

A sample of 0.1 g of water at 100°C and normal pressure (1.013 × 10^5 N m^-2) requires 54 cal of heat energy to convert into steam at 100°C. If the volume of the steam produced is 167.1 cc, the change in internal energy of the sample is:

1. A 42.2 joule
2. B 84.5 joule
3. C 208.7 joule Correct
4. D 104.3 joule

Which of the following contains lauric acid, which is used to treat certain infections and is also used in the manufacturing of soaps and moisturising creams?

1. A Butter
2. B Mustard Oil
3. C Olive Oil
4. D Coconut Oil Correct

The resistance of a parallel circuit consisting of two branches is 12 ohm. If the resistance of one branch is 18 ohm, what is the resistance of the other?

1. A 18 ohm
2. B 36 ohm Correct
3. C 48 ohm
4. D 64 ohm

Cotton fibre obtained from cotton seed is a:

1. A Monosaccharide
2. B Polypeptide
3. C Polysaccharide Correct
4. D Poly amino acid

............... is an example of a physical change.

1. A Burning of a candle
2. B Making curd from milk
3. C Blackening of silverware
4. D Dissolving sugar in water Correct

Immunosuppressants such as .......... prevent transplanted organs from being rejected in recipients.

1. A Cyclosporine Correct
2. B Calcitonin
3. C Thrombin
4. D Aspirin

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

1. A Softening of vegetable when cooked Correct
2. B Wet soil lamp, when dried, gets fragile
3. C Dispersion of white light into the light of 7 colours when passed through a prism
4. D Dissolving of salt in water