21. On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because September 19, 2025 by Admin A. mercury is a metal B. density of mercury is greater than that of water C. cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass D. cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass ✅ The correct answer is option C.
22. It is easier to roll a barrel full of coal tar than to pull it because September 19, 2025 by Admin A. the full weight of the barrel comes into play when it is pulled B. the rolling friction is much less than the sliding friction C. more surface area of the barrel is in contact with the road when it is pulled D. coal tar is a liquid and it flows in the barrel when it is rolled ✅ The correct answer is option B.
23. In which of the following industries is mica as a raw material? September 19, 2025 by Admin A. Cement B. Glass and Pottery C. Iron and Steel D. Electrical ✅ The correct answer is option D.
24. out of the following, which is not emitted by radioactive substance? September 19, 2025 by Admin A. Electrons B. Electromagnetic radiations C. Alpha particles D. Neutrons ✅ The correct answer is option D.
25. One watt-hour is equivalent to September 19, 2025 by Admin A. 6.3 x 103 J B. 6.3 x 10-7 J C. 3.6 x 103 J D. 3.6 x 10-3 J ✅ The correct answer is option C.
26. Point A is at a lower electrical potential than point B. An electron between them on the line joining them will September 19, 2025 by Admin A. move towards A B. move towards B C. move at right angles to the line joining A and B D. remain at rest ✅ The correct answer is option B.
27. Rain is falling vertically downwards. To a man running east-wards, the rain will appear to be coming from September 19, 2025 by Admin A. east B. west C. northeast D. southeast ✅ The correct answer is option A.
28. Of the following properties of a wave, the one that is independent of the other is its September 19, 2025 by Admin A. amplitude B. velocity C. wavelength D. frequency ✅ The correct answer is option A.
29. Sir C.V. Raman was awarded Nobel Prize for his work connected with which of the following phenomenon of radiation? September 19, 2025 by Admin A. Scattering B. Diffraction C. Interference D. Polarization ✅ The correct answer is option A.
30. Magnetism at the centre of a bar magnet is September 19, 2025 by Admin A. minimum B. maximum C. zero D. minimum or maximum ✅ The correct answer is option C.