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Write the sum of geometrical isomer in [Ma2b2c2] complex and stereoisomers in [M(AB)3] complex

Total number of geometrical isomers in [Ma2b2c2] = 5 Total number of stereo isomers in [M(AB)3] = 4 Therefore, The sum of geometrical isomers... View Article

The length of the bridge, which a train 130 metres long and travelling at 45 km/hr can cross in 30 seconds, is: (A) 200 m (B) 225 m (C) 245 m (D) 250 m

We know that, 1 km/r = (5/18)m/sec Hence, Speed = (45 x 5/18) m/sec = (25/2) m/sec Time = 30 seconds Let x metre be the length of the... View Article

For orthorhombic system axial ratios are a ≠ b ≠ c and the axial angles are: (A) α = β = γ ≠ 90 degree (B) α = β = γ = 90 degree (C) α ≠ β = γ = 90 degree (D) α ≠ β ≠ γ = 90 degree

α = β = γ = 900 For an orthorhombic system axial ratios are a ≠ b ≠ c and the axial angles are α = β = γ... View Article

Define force. What changes can be produced by force?

Force is an external agent capable of changing the state of rest or motion of a particular body. It has a magnitude and a direction. The... View Article

Which modification of root does not store food? (A) Tuberous roots (B) Napiform roots (C) Conical roots (D) Stilt roots

Stilt roots A tree root that arises from the lower trunk and runs obliquely to the ground, providing additional support for the tree. Example,... View Article

Name any two important characteristics of management.

The process of getting things done with the purpose of achieving goals efficiently and effectively is called as management. In other words,... View Article

Distinguish between inundation canal and perennial canal

Inundation Canals 1. They are taken out of the rivers without building dams, barrages, embankments 2. They are full of water only in the wet... View Article

Explain the following principle of management by Fayol with examples (A) Unity of direction (B) Equity (C) Esprit de corps (D) Order (E) Centralisation and decentralisation (F) Initiative

(A) Unity of direction Whoever is engaged in the same activity should have a unified goal. This means all the person working in a company should... View Article

27 Sep 2021: PIB Summary & Analysis

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 2. Convergence between DAY-NULM and PMFME 3. White shipping information exchange between... View Article

Economy This Week (18th Sep to 24th Sep 2021)

Economy is an important part of the UPSC prelims and mains exams; this series titled ‘Economy This Week’ has been initiated to address the need... View Article

Gist of EPW September Week 3, 2021

The Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) is an important source of study material for IAS, especially for the current affairs segment. In this... View Article

27 Sep 2021: The Hindu Analysis

UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 27th Sep 2021. Important news and views to boost... View Article

AIR Spotlight – Jal Jeevan Mission

AIR Spotlight is an insightful program featured daily on the All India Radio Newsonair. In this program, many eminent panellists discuss issues... View Article

Manavi and Kuber each receives an equal allowance. The table shows the fraction of their allowance each deposits into his/her saving account and the fraction each spends at the mall. If allowance of each is ₹ 1260 find the amount left with each.

Where money goes Fraction of allowance Manavi Kuber Saving Account ½ 1/3 Spend at mall ¼ 3/5 Left... View Article

A skirt that is 35 (7/8) cm long has a hem of 3(1/8) cm. How long will the skirt be if the hem is let down?

Given Length of the skirt = cm Dimension of hem = cm Find out We have to determine the length of skirt, if hem is let... View Article

The average life expectancies of males for several states are shown in the table. Express each decimal in the form p/q and arrange the states from the least to the greatest male life expectancy. State-wise data are included below; more indicators can be found in the “FACTFILE” section on the homepage for each state. Source: Registrar General of India (2003) SRS Based Abridged Lefe Tables. SRS Analytical Studies, Report No. 3 of 2003, New Delhi: Registrar General of India. The data are for the 1995-99 period; states subsequently divided are therefore included in their pre-partition states (Chhatisgarh in MP, Uttaranchal in UP and Jharkhand in Bihar)

State Male p/q form Lowest terms Andhra Pradesh 61.6 Assam 57.1 Bihar 60.7 Gujarat 61.9 Haryana 64.1... View Article

Here is a table which gives the information about the total rainfall for several months compared to the average monthly rains of a town. Write each decimal in the form of rational number p/q.

Month Above/Below normal (in cm) May 2.6924 June 0.6096 July -6.9088 August -8.636 Solution (i) May... View Article

The overall width in cm of several wide-screen televisions are 97.28 cm, 98(4/9) cm, 98(1/25) cm and 97.94 cm. Express these numbers as rational numbers in the form p/q and arrange the widths in ascending order.

Given The overall width in cm of several wide-screen televisions are 97.28 cm, cm and 97.94 cm. Find out We have to express the given... View Article

The table shows the portion of some common materials that are recycled. (a) Is the rational number expressing the amount of paper recycled more than 1/2 or less than 1/2? (b) Which items have a recycled amount less than 1/2? (c) Is the quantity of aluminium cans recycled more (or less) than half of the quantity of aluminium cans? (d) Arrange the rate of recycling the materials from the greatest to the smallest.

Material Recycled Paper 5/11 Aluminium cans 5/8 Glass 2/5 Scrap 3/4 Solution (a) Answer The... View Article

Four friends had a competition to see how far could they hop on one foot. The table given shows the distance covered by each.

Name Distance covered (km) Seema 1/25 Nancy 1/32 Megha 1/40 Soni 1/20 Solution Let is first determine the... View Article