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Sudden fall in barometer is indication of

Storm
Rain
Tide
Clear weather

Answer: Option A

1. David Hughes invented

Machine Gun
Microphone
Microscope
Motorcycle

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

David Hughes of USA invented Microphone in 1878,

Machine Gun was invented by Richard Gatling of USA in 1861,

Microscope was invented by Z. Jansen of Netherlands in 1590,

Motorcycle was invented by Edward Butler of England in 1884.

2. The incident ray, reflected ray and normal to the reflecting surface at the incident point all never lie in same plane.

True
False

Answer: Option B

3. K. Macmillan invented

Bicycle
Barometer
Calculating Machine
Centigrade Scale

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

K. Macmillan of Scotland invented Bicycle in 1839.

Barometer was invented by E. Torricelli of Italy in 1644.

Calculating Machine was invented by Pascal of France in 1642.

Centigrade Scale was invented by A. Celsius of France in 1742.

4. When a body is immersed partly or wholly in a liquid, there is an apparent loss in weight of the body which is equal to the weight of liquid displaced by the body.

True
False

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

TRUE, it is Archimedes Principle.

5. Which instrument is used to measure pressure of gases ?

Manometer
Machmeter
Magnetometer
Micrometer

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Machmeter - is used to determine the speed of an aircraft in terms of speed of sound,

Magnetometer - is used to compare magnetic movements and fields,

Micrometer - is used to convert sound waves into electrical vibrations.