Physical Science
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๐ Comprehensive Syllabus & Examination Guide
Physical Science
Official curriculum roadmap, subject/topic distribution, negative marking rules, pacing guidelines, and solved sample questions.
๐ฏ Mapped Subjects & Topic Question Distribution
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36 MCQs
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Physical Science
36 MCQs
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๐ Question Pool Structure
36 MCQs across fundamental, intermediate, and advanced concept tiers.
โก Recommended Pacing
45 to 60 seconds per MCQ. Flag complex problems and preserve 10 minutes for final revision.
โ๏ธ Scoring & Negative Marking
+1 mark per correct answer. In competitive tests with negative marking, -0.25 applies for incorrect guesses.
๐ก Strategic Preparation & Exam Hall Guidelines
To maximize your score on Physical Science, candidates are advised to follow a structured three-pass approach. In the First Pass, solve all direct recall and formula-based questions within 30 seconds each to secure foundational marks. In the Second Pass, tackle multi-step analytical and quantitative reasoning problems. In the Third Pass, review marked questions and verify calculations.
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Sample Question 1
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
The mass of a body is different from its weight because:
A
Mass is a variable quantity whereas weight is constant
B
Mass varies very little at different places whereas weight varies a lot
C
Mass is constant but weight increases as the body moves from the poles to the equator
D
Mass is a measure of the quantity of matter whereas weight is a force
โ Correct Answer: D - Mass is a measure of the quantity of matter whereas weight is a force
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Mass is an intrinsic property of an object, while weight is the gravitational force acting upon it.
Sample Question 2
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
The weight of a body is:
A
The same every where on the surface of the earth
B
Maximum at the poles
C
Maximum at the equator
D
More on the hills than in the plains
โ Correct Answer: B - Maximum at the poles
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Weight is higher at the poles due to the Earth's oblate spheroid shape and stronger gravitational pull.
Sample Question 3
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
A body weighs slightly more at the poles than at the equator because;
A
The earth is flat at the poles
B
The earth has the maximum speed of rotation at the equator
C
The attractive force at the poles increases due to the ice cap
D
None of these is a complete explanation
โ Correct Answer: D - None of these is a complete explanation
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Centrifugal force at the equator slightly opposes gravity, contributing to the weight difference.
Sample Question 4
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
A person weighs more in a lift, which is:
A
Moving up with a constant velocity
B
Moving down with a constant velocity
C
Accelerating upward
D
Accelerating downward
โ Correct Answer: C - Accelerating upward
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Apparent weight increases when the normal force must overcome gravity and provide upward acceleration.
Sample Question 5
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
If a body is taken from the earth to the moon:
A
Its mass will be different but weight will remain the same
B
Both mass and weight will be different
C
Its mass will remain the same but weight will be different
D
Its mass and weight will remain unchanged
โ Correct Answer: C - Its mass will remain the same but weight will be different
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Mass is a constant property of matter, while weight varies with local gravitational acceleration (g).
Sample Question 6
Physical Science
Hard • General Knowledge
A ball tied with a string to a rotating shaft revolves at uniform speed. As the shaft is suddenly brought to rest the string starts getting round the shaft with the angular velocity of the ball:
A
Increasing
B
Decreasing
C
Remaining constant
D
Becoming zero
โ Correct Answer: A - Increasing
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Due to the conservation of angular momentum, angular velocity increases as the radius of rotation decreases.
Sample Question 7
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
One finds it more difficult to walk on ice than on a concrete road because:
A
Ice is soft and spongy whereas concrete is hard
B
The friction between the ice and the feet is less than that between the concrete and the feet
C
There is more friction on ice than on concrete
D
None of these
โ Correct Answer: B - The friction between the ice and the feet is less than that between the concrete and the feet
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The low coefficient of friction of ice reduces the traction required for stable movement.
Sample Question 8
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
It is easier to roll a barrel than to pull it because:
A
The full weight of the barrel comes into play when it is pulled
B
Rolling friction is much less than sliding friction
C
The surface area of the barrel in contact with the road is more in the case of pulling
D
Of a reason other than those mentioned
โ Correct Answer: B - Rolling friction is much less than sliding friction
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Rolling friction is significantly lower than the kinetic friction encountered when sliding an object.
Sample Question 9
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
A sheet of paper can be pulled out quickly from under a glass of water without spilling the water. This phenomenon illustrates.
A
Lack of friction between paper and glass
B
Newtonโs third law of motion
C
Inertia
D
Inertia
โ Correct Answer: C - Inertia
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Newton's First Law (Inertia) states that an object at rest will remain at rest unless a force acts upon it.
Sample Question 10
Physical Science
Easy • General Knowledge
A horse pulling a tonga moves forward due to the force exerted by:
A
The tonga on the horse
B
The horse on the tonga
C
The horse on the ground with his feet
D
The ground on the horseโs feet
โ Correct Answer: D - The ground on the horseโs feet
๐ Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
According to Newton's Third Law, the ground exerts an equal and opposite reaction force on the horse.
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