NFAT-UG Practice Sheet
PHYSICS:
1. Electromagnetics & Electromagnetic Induction:
a. Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction relates:
i. Electric field and magnetic field.
ii. Voltage and resistance.
iii. Magnetic field and current change.
iv. Electric field and charge density.
2. Wave and Optics:
a. Which phenomenon explains the change in direction of light as it passes from one medium to another?
i. Reflection
ii. Refraction
iii. Diffraction
iv. Interference
3. Fundamental of Nuclear & Atomic Physics:
a. What is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus emits radiation?
i. Ionization
ii. Fusion
iii. Fission
iv. Radioactive decay
4. Semiconductor Electronics:
a. A p-n junction diode:
i. Allows current flow in both directions.
ii. Blocks current flow in both directions.
iii. Allows current flow in one direction only.
iv. Blocks current flow in one direction only.
5. Thermodynamics:
a. The second law of thermodynamics states that:
i. Energy is conserved in a closed system.
ii. Heat always flows from a hotter object to a cooler object.
iii. The entropy of an isolated system increases over time.
iv. Pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional.
6. Kinematics and Mechanics:
a. Which of the following equations represents the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and time?
i. v = u + at
ii. v = u + 2as
iii. v^2 = u^2 + 2as
iv. s = ut + (1/2)at^2
7. Magnetostatics:
a. The magnetic field produced by a straight current-carrying wire is:
i. Radially inward.
ii. Radially outward.
iii. Tangential to the wire.
iv. Uniform throughout space.
8. Electrostatics Field and Potential:
a. The electric potential at a point in an electric field depends on:
i. The magnitude of the charge.
ii. The distance from the charge.
iii. The direction of the electric field.
iv. The presence of other charges.
9. Elements of Modern Physics:
a. Which of the following phenomena provides evidence for the wave-particle duality of light?
i. Photoelectric effect.
ii. Compton scattering.
iii. Diffraction.
iv. Interference.
10. Electromagnetics & Electromagnetic Induction:
a. What is the relationship between the magnetic field and the electric field in an electromagnetic wave?
i. They are perpendicular to each other.
ii. They are parallel to each other.
iii. They have no relationship.
iv. They cancel each other out.
11. Wave and Optics:
a. The phenomenon of interference occurs when two waves:
i. Cancel each other out.
ii. Combine to form a single wave.
iii. Reflect off a surface.
iv. Refract through a medium.
12. Fundamental of Nuclear & Atomic Physics:
a. Which subatomic particle carries a positive charge and is located in the nucleus of an atom?
i. Proton
ii. Electron
iii. Neutron
iv. Positron
13. Semiconductor Electronics:
a. In an n-type semiconductor, the majority charge carriers are:
i. Electrons
ii. Protons
iii. Holes
iv. Neutrons
14. Thermodynamics:
a. The efficiency of a heat engine is given by:
i. (Output work)/(Input work)
ii. (Input work)/(Output work)
iii. (Input heat)/(Output heat)
iv. (Output heat)/(Input heat)
15. Kinematics and Mechanics:
a. What is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth?
i. 9.8 m/s^2
ii. 6.67 x 10^-11 N m^2/kg^2
iii. 3 x 10^8 m/s
iv. 3.14
16. Magnetostatics:
a. Ampere's law relates the magnetic field around a closed loop to:
i. The electric current passing through the loop.
ii. The resistance of the loop.
iii. The magnetic moment of the loop.
iv. The electric potential difference across the loop.
17. Electrostatics Field and Potential:
a. Gauss's law is a mathematical statement relating:
i. Electric field and electric potential.
ii. Electric field and magnetic field.
iii. Electric field and charge distribution.
iv. Electric field and temperature.
18. Elements of Modern Physics:
a. Which of the following phenomena supports the concept of wave-particle duality for matter?
i. Electron diffraction.
ii. Gravitational waves.
iii. Magnetic resonance imaging.
iv. Atomic emission spectra.
19. Electromagnetics & Electromagnetic Induction:
a. The unit of magnetic field strength is:
i. Tesla
ii. Volt
iii. Ampere
iv. Newton
20. Wave and Optics:
a. What happens to the frequency of a sound wave as the source of the wave moves away from an observer?
i. It increases.
ii. It decreases.
iii. It remains the same.
iv. It depends on the amplitude of the wave.
CHEMISTRY:
1. Which of the following represents the correct electronic configuration for an oxygen atom?
a) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^2
b) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^4
c) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6
d) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^3
2. Which of the following elements is found in Group 1 of the periodic table?
a) Nitrogen (N)
b) Oxygen (O)
c) Sodium (Na)
d) Carbon (C)
3. The process by which two atoms share electrons to achieve a stable configuration is known as:
a) Ionic bonding
b) Covalent bonding
c) Metallic bonding
d) Van der Waals bonding
4. Which of the following compounds is an example of an ionic compound?
a) CO2
b) H2O
c) NaCl
d) CH4
5. The general formula for an alkane with 5 carbon atoms is:
a) C2H4
b) C3H6
c) C4H8
d) C5H12
6. Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
a) Photosynthesis
b) Combustion of gasoline
c) Dissolving salt in water
d) Melting ice
7. The activation energy of a reaction is defined as:
a) The energy released during a reaction
b) The energy required to start a reaction
c) The energy change between reactants and products
d) The energy released when a bond is formed
8. Which of the following states of matter has a definite shape and volume?
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Plasma
9. The equilibrium constant (Kc) expresses the relationship between:
a) The rate of a reaction and temperature
b) The concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
c) The volume and pressure of a gas
d) The energy change in a reaction
10. In the reaction Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2, the element that undergoes oxidation is:
a) Zn
b) H
c) Cl
d) H2
11. Which of the following elements belongs to the p-block of the periodic table?
a) Sodium (Na)
b) Calcium (Ca)
c) Chlorine (Cl)
d) Iron (Fe)
12. The compound CH3CH2OH is an example of:
a) An alkane
b) An alkene
c) An alkyne
d) An alcohol
13. Which of the following polymers is classified as a thermoplastic?
a) Polyethylene
b) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
c) Polypropylene
d) Polystyrene
14. Which of the following is an example of a primary pollutant?
a) Ozone (O3)
b) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
c) Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
d) Particulate matter (PM)
15. The process of electrolysis involves:
a) Chemical reactions in the presence of oxygen
b) Separation of mixtures using a filter
c) The use of an electric current to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction
d) The conversion of a liquid into a gas
16. The element with the symbol Ag is:
a) Silver
b) Gold
c) Aluminum
d) Mercury
17. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a base?
a) Bitter taste
b) Turns litmus paper blue
c) Reacts with acids to form salts
d) Releases hydrogen ions (H+)
18. Which of the following is an example of an endothermic process?
a) Condensation of water vapor
b) Freezing of water
c) Combustion of wood
d) Melting of ice
19. The electronic configuration of chlorine is:
a) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^5
b) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 4s^2 3d^10 4p^5
c) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 4s^2 3d^10 4p^6 5s^2 4d^10 5p^5
d) 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 4s^2 3d^10 4p^6 5s^2 4d^10 5p^6 6s^2 4f^14 5d^10 6p^5
20. Ascorbic acid is commonly known as:
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin K
d) Vitamin B12
BIOLOGY:
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?
a. Reproduction
b. Growth and development
c. Ability to breathe
d. Response to stimuli
2. Which of the following is an example of an angiosperm?
a. Fern
b. Moss
c. Pine tree
d. Rose plant
3. Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?
a. Nucleus
b. Golgi apparatus
c. Mitochondria
d. Ribosome
4. Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in humans?
a. Insulin
b. Estrogen
c. Testosterone
d. Thyroxine
5. Which process allows for the passage of oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream?
a. Osmosis
b. Diffusion
c. Active transport
d. Endocytosis
6. Which of the following is an example of a dominant genetic trait in humans?
a. Blue eyes
b. Attached earlobes
c. Type O blood
d. Widow's peak hairline
7. Which microorganism is responsible for causing tuberculosis?
a. Bacteria
b. Virus
c. Fungus
d. Protozoa
8. Which technique is used to separate DNA fragments based on their size?
a. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
b. Gel electrophoresis
c. DNA sequencing
d. Southern blotting
9. Which of the following is an example of a primary consumer in an ecosystem?
a. Lion
b. Snake
c. Grasshopper
d. Deer
10. Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
a. Oxygen
b. Nitrogen
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Methane
11. Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
a. Bats and birds having wings
b. Humans and chimpanzees sharing a common ancestor
c. Dolphins and fish having streamlined bodies
d. Cacti and other succulent plants having thick stems
12. Which of the following is used in the process of fermentation?
a. Oxygen
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Glucose
d. Ethanol
13. Which of the following techniques is used to genetically modify crops?
a. Cloning
b. Hybridization
c. Gene editing
d. In vitro fertilization
14. Which of the following is an example of a keystone species in an ecosystem?
a. Grasshopper
b. Deer
c. Sea otter
d. Rabbit
15. Which of the following diseases is caused by a mosquito-borne virus?
a. Malaria
b. Tuberculosis
c. Influenza
d. Dengue fever
16. Which of the following is a function of the chloroplast in plant cells?
a. Synthesis of lipids
b. Storage of genetic material
c. Photosynthesis
d. Cellular respiration
17. Which of the following is an example of an allosteric enzyme?
a. DNA polymerase
b. Amylase
c. Ribonuclease
d. ATP synthase
18. Which of the following is an example of a parasitic relationship?
a. Bees and flowers
b. Humans and dogs
c. Lions and zebras
d. Ticks and cattle
19. Which of the following is an example of an extreme halophile?
a. Bacteria that live in hot springs
b. Fungi that live on decaying plants
c. Algae that grow in freshwater lakes
d. Archaea that live in highly saline environments
20. Which of the following is NOT a method of waste disposal used by bacteria?
a. Excretion
b. Fermentation
c. Decomposition
d. Osmosis
MATHEMATICS:
1. Sets & Functions:
Which of the following functions is NOT injective (one-to-one)?
a) f(x) = 2x + 3
b) f(x) = x^2
c) f(x) = |x|
d) f(x) = sin(x)
2. Algebra:
If a + b = 5 and ab = 6, what is the value of a^2 + b^2?
a) 11
b) 13
c) 15
d) 17
3. Coordinate Geometry:
The line passing through the points (1, 2) and (4, 6) has the equation:
a) y = 2x + 4
b) y = 2x + 2
c) y = 4x - 2
d) y = 4x + 2
4. Calculus:
Find the derivative of the function f(x) = 3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5x^2 - 7x + 1.
a) f'(x) = 12x^3 - 6x^2 + 10x - 7
b) f'(x) = 12x^3 - 6x^2 + 10x + 1
c) f'(x) = 12x^3 - 6x^2 + 10x - 1
d) f'(x) = 12x^3 - 6x^2 - 10x - 7
5. Statistics & Probability:
A fair six-sided die is rolled twice. What is the probability of getting a sum of 9?
a) 1/6
b) 1/12
c) 1/9
d) 1/18
6. Vectors & 3D Geometry:
The dot product of two perpendicular vectors is:
a) -1
b) 0
c) 1
d) 2
7. Sets & Functions:
If A = {1, 2, 3} and B = {2, 3, 4}, what is the intersection of A and B?
a) {2, 3}
b) {1, 2, 3, 4}
c) {1, 4}
d) {1, 2, 3}
8. Algebra:
Solve the equation 2x^2 - 5x + 2 = 0.
a) x = 1/2, x = 2
b) x = 1/2, x = -2
c) x = 1, x = -2
d) x = 2, x = -1/2
9. Coordinate Geometry:
The distance between the points (3, -2) and (-1, 4) is:
a) 2√5
b) √20
c) 2√13
d) √17
10. Calculus:
Find the value of ∫(x^2 + 3x + 2) dx within the interval [0, 2].
a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16
LOGICAL REASONING:
1. Group the given figures into three classes using each figure only once.
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| A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 |
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5
2. Select a suitable figure from the Answer Figures that would replace the question mark (?)
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| A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 |
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5
3. Verbal Reasoning:
Which word does not belong in the following group?
a) Computer
b) Printer
c) Monitor
d) Software
4.Find the odd one out in the following group:
a) Circle
b) Square
c) Triangle
d) Rectangle
5. Which word is most similar in meaning to the word "abundant"?
a) Scarcity
b) Limited
c) Plentiful
d) Insufficient
ENGLISH GRAMMAR:
1. Which of the following is an example of a determiner?
a) Run
b) Beautiful
c) The
d) Singing
2. Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: "Her smile is as bright as the sun."
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
3. Which of the following is a helping verb?
a) Walk
b) Do
c) Jump
d) Is
4. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "She _______ the book yesterday."
a) Reads
b) Read
c) Will read
d) Reading
5. "He said, 'I will visit you tomorrow.'" Rewrite this sentence in indirect speech.
a) He says he will visit me tomorrow.
b) He says, "I will visit you tomorrow."
c) He said he will visit me tomorrow.
d) He said that he will visit me tomorrow.
6. Identify the sentence in active voice:
a) The ball was thrown by Tom.
b) The song was sung beautifully by the choir.
c) The book was read by Sarah.
d) The cat chased the mouse.
7. Which of the following is a modal verb?
a) Run
b) Should
c) Jump
d) Eat
8. Select the correct subject-verb agreement: "The group of students _____ to the park."
a) Go
b) Goes
c) Going
d) Went
9. Which of the following is a type of sentence based on its form?
a) Noun
b) Adjective
c) Verb
d) Interrogative
10. Identify the form of the sentence: "She dances gracefully."
a) Declarative
b) Imperative
c) Interrogative
d) Exclamatory
CURRENT AFFAIRS:
1. Which Indian state became the first to implement a Universal Basic Income (UBI) scheme in 2023?
a) Kerala
b) Telangana
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Odisha
2. Who is the current President of India as of June 2023?
a) Ram Nath Kovind
b) Pranab Mukherjee
c) Narendra Modi
d) Venkaiah Naidu
3. Which Indian city will host the 2023 International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Bengaluru
4. Who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2022 for the development of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology?
a) Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna
b) Ada Yonath and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
c) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and Thomas A. Steitz
d) Roger D. Kornberg and Avram Hershko
5. Which Indian startup became the world's most valuable unicorn in 2023?
a) Paytm
b) Ola
c) Flipkart
d) Byju's
6. Which Indian state recently announced the formation of a separate ministry for artificial intelligence (AI)?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Gujarat
d) Telangana
7. Who is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal as of June 2023?
a) Mamata Banerjee
b) Dilip Ghosh
c) Suvendu Adhikari
d) Abhishek Banerjee
8. In 2022, which Indian scientist won the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in the field of Physics?
a) Sushanta Dattagupta
b) Rohini Godbole
c) Ashoke Sen
d) Sandip Trivedi
9. Which Indian film director's movie won the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival?
a) Anurag Kashyap
b) Zoya Akhtar
c) Nagraj Manjule
d) Apichatpong Weerasethakul
10. In 2022, India successfully launched its first manned mission to space named:
a) Gaganyaan
b) Mangalyaan
c) Chandrayaan
d) Aditya-L1
COMPUTER SCIENCE:
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?
a) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
b) Input Devices
c) Output Devices
d) Software Applications
2. The CPU stands for:
a) Central Processing Unit
b) Central Power Unit
c) Central Printing Unit
d) Central Programming Unit
3. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Keyboard
d) Speaker
4. Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains data even when the computer is powered off?
a) RAM (Random Access Memory)
b) Cache Memory
c) ROM (Read-Only Memory)
d) Virtual Memory
5. What is the purpose of a search engine?
a) To browse websites on the internet
b) To store and manage data in a computer
c) To provide search results based on user queries
d) To connect computers in a network
