UGC NET GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER 1 MODEL SOLVED PAPER FOR DECEMBER 2015

UGC NET GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER 1 MODEL SOLVED PAPER FOR DECEMBER 2015

1.       What is atomic number?

The number of protons that are present in a nucleus.

2.       What are asteroids?

They are small pieces of planet like material revolving around the sun mostly between the orbits of mars and Jupiter.

3.       What is bioluminescence?

The emission of light by cells of some living organisms

4.       What are cytokinins?

They are plant hormones that promote cell division in plants.

5.       What is meant by covalency?

The number of electrons lost by an atom or gained by another atom.

6.       Why galvanization is done?

It is done to prevent corrosion of metals

7.       What are lichens

They represent a symbiotic association between algae and fungi

8.       What is parenthocarpy?

The development of fruits without fertilization.

9.       What is the other name for quicksilver?

Mercury

10.   What is transpiration?

The lose of water from aerial parts of a plant

11.   Neutrons was discovered by

James chadwick

12.   The unit of work is

Joule(J)

13.   Transvers waves can be setup easily in

Solids.

14.   What is mass number?

The sum of number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

15.   Which is the largest asteroid?

Ceres

16.   What is arboriculture?

The cultivation of trees and vegetables

17.   What is protoplasm?

It is the basic substance of life

18.   What is the role of ribosomes?

They are the sites of protein synthesis

19.   What is vernalization?

The application of cold treatment to plants to effect flowering.

20.   Deficiency of fluorine leads to

Tooth decay.