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INTERVIEW
BOOKLET
CONTENTS
TOPIC
1.
Interview Concepts
2.
Interview Drills
3.
Self Appraisal Form
4.
KVPY Scholors Experience
5.
Testimonials
5.
Format of Personal Details
6.
Interview Review
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KVPY INTERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The main idea behind an interview is to determine the personal suitability of the candidate for a particular scholarship
or job. It is the final challenge which the candidate has to face in order to get the admission, job or scholarship
he / she seeks.
WHAT IS AN INTERVIEW ?
Interview is employed as supplementary to the written examination and is an additional test at which the personal
qualities of the candidate such as intelligence, habits, behavior and presence of mind are assessed.
It is a face-to-face meeting, especially for the purpose of obtaining a statement or for assessing the qualities of a
candidate. It further indicates a physical meeting of people with two possible objectives:
To obtain a statement or opinion as is done when the president is interviewed to get statement on the
result of his discussion with other political leader or when a sportsperson is interviewed to get his views.
To assess a person for selection such as interviews for admission to educational institution, for jobs, etc.
Many candidates who pass the written exam with credit are unable to impress the interviewers and are, therefore,
rejected.
The candidate should not get perturbed when the interviewer tries to screen him and play on his nerves. Brief, to the
point, but clear expression is always likely to impress the members of the interview board.
PREPARATION FOR THE INTERVIEW

You must remember Opportunity is bald-headed on the back side . Therefore, you must be prepared to avail
yourself of the opportunity as and when it comes your way.
You cannot thumb your way down to the highway of life and arrive at any worthwhile destination. All your mental and
intellectual resources should be mobilized to face the battle of interview with a measure of success.
A candidate has to keep in mind the type of interview he has to face. Whatever be the type of interview, the
candidate must possess certain qualities like politeness, cheerfulness, good manners and behaviorism.
ALWAYS REMEMBER
One of the most fundamental factors that contribute to the success of an interview is the time and quality of
preparation made by you.
The degree of preparedness for an interview helps reduce the uncertainty and anxiety prior to the interview.
The amount of effort you wish to put into preparation is directly proportional to the importance of the interview.
SOME FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

1. Personality
2. Confidence
3. Alertness
5. Mannerism
6. Smartness.
7. Knowledge.
4. Expression
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THE INTERVIEW ROOM

HINTS FOR THE CANDIDATES :
1.
The members of the interview board will be watching the candidate very carefully. Therefore, there should be nothing
outward in the manner of his entering the room. Prior to entering the room, adjust the attire. There should be a
natural smile on the face and his gait should be dignified.
2.
Enter the room neither very hurriedly nor very slowly. Normal pace and dignified entry must characterize the candidates
appearance before the interview board.
3.
Do not enter the room with a bowed head or a tensed face.
4.
Before entering, enquire by saying May I come in sir / madam?.
5.
If the door was closed before you entered, make sure you shut the door behind you softly.
6.
Face the panel and confidently wish Good day sir / madam.
7.
If the members of the interview board want to shake hands, then offer a firm grip first maintaining eye contact and a
smile.
8.
Seek permission to sit down. If the interviewers are standing, wait for them to sit down first before sitting.
9.
After taking your seat you should look pleasantly at the chairperson and wait patiently for him to speak.
10.
Do not stand up when you are asked to answer a question. You should reply the questions sitting calmly in your
seat.
11.
You should not place your portfolio, containing your testimonials etc., on the table. Keep it down by your side.
12.
Keep your hands on your chair in a normal position and dont keep them on the table.
13.
An alert interviewee would diffuse the tense situation with light-hearted humour and immediately set a rapport with
the interviewers.( But dont tell them a joke !).
14.
Speak in a soft but clear tone. Your words should be well chosen. They should convey your ideas clearly and
unambiguously to the interviewers. Maintain a normal pitch and a normal speed.
15.
Your manner of leaving the room is also of great importance. Do not get up before you are asked to do so. When you
are told that will do, Mr. you should get up from your seat without materially disturbing the position of your
chair. You should politely thank the chairman, turn back and leave the room without looking back at the members
while approaching the exit.
DOS
(a) Always remember that the interviewers are men of great experience. They are fully acquainted with the nature
of the qualities and the duty required of a person. They can judge a persons worth and his capabilities from his
words and expressions.
(b) Have sufficient confidence in yourself to evoke confidence in the interviewers.
(c) Give the best to the interviewers. Cover your weaknesses through the presentation of other achievements.
(d) Remain unperturbed and be a keen listener too.
(e) Feel pleased with your surroundings and be at your ease in the company of the interviewers.
(f) Be prompt without being hasty, quick without being aggressive.
(g) Emit vivacity and enthusiasm from your looks and expressions.
(h) Show pleasing and graceful manners, sufficient politeness and dynamism.
(i) Tell frankly if you are not able to answer any question. In case the interviewer or interviewers suggests the
answer always show gratefulness by thanking them.
(j) Gather adequate knowledge before appearing for the interview.
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DONTS
(a) Do not appear nervous or shaky.
(b) Do not interrupt the interviewer.
(c) Do not enter into an argument with the interviewer.
(d) If somehow you miss to hear a question you can request the interviewer to repeat it. Never answer a question
until you have listened to it well.
(e) Do not hesitate in answering questions.
(f) Do not try to evade answering the questions.
(g) Do not speak in a vague or obscure manner.
(h) Do not try to bluff or confuse the interviewer.
(i) Do not hesitate to show your ignorance if you do not know the answer to a question.
(j) Do not make unnecessary movements of any part of the body.
(k) Do not be aggressive.
(l) Do not lose your balance or presence of mind.
(m) Do not try to flatter the interviewer.
PREPARATION FOR THE BIG MOMENT
Accumulate the vital information about the Institute / Scholarship

It is important to know the background of the institute you apply to. You must read its brochure and visit its website.
It is important for the following reasons:
Selectors cannot comprehend why and how a person can say he is keen to join an institute about which
he knows little or nothing.
From the interviewers point of view the good applicant is one who has done some homework about the
institute.
Keynotes you must be aware of :

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
A brief history of the institute /organization.

The main features of the institute /organization .
Location.
Any important issue of the institute /organization that has been newsworthy.
Key people in the institute / organization.
Refresh yourself on your subjects of schooling :

(a) It is but natural that interviewers would quiz you on your favorite subject.
(b) You may like to go back to the principal text books and refresh your knowledge definitions, formulas,
concepts and other related issues.
(c) An interviewer judges your ability to perform on future tasks on the basis of your past performance.
Thorough knowledge on claims made

(a) You should list your achievements, academic qualifications and extra-curricular activities.
(b) Such achievements or claims may be authenticated by certificates or photographs.
(c) The important ones may be photocopied and attached with the resume while the originals of all certificates
should be neatly catalogued in a folder and kept at hand for reference, as the interviewer would ask for
them.
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TIPS FOR THE INTERVIEW
Lead the interview

A good interviewee would be quick to settle and begin to lead the interviewers rather than being at the
receivers end.
Enthusiasm
The interviewer normally pays more attention if you display enthusiasm in whatever you say.
Put forward your views and ideas energetically.
Maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview.
Be candid and brief

Brevity is the hallmark of a good communicator.
It is recommended that you volunteer information, but this must be done in lucid and to-the-point manner.
An over-talkative or verbose interviewee is instantly disliked and misjudged.
Avoid bluffs
If you do not know the answer to a question, it is better to acknowledge it, rather than trying to bluff your
way through it.
The interviewer will respect your honesty.
In our experience, interviewers immediately take a stance of grilling a candidate if they suspect him or her of lying.
Humour
A little humour or wit thrown in the discussion occasionally enables the interviewer to look at the pleasant
side of your personality. If it does not come naturally do not contrive it.
By injecting humour in the situation doesnt mean that you should keep telling jokes. It means to make
a passing comment that, perhaps, makes the interviewer smile.
A little humour as a starter will ease the fatigued minds. However, if you do not have a knack for
humour, it is better not to get into it.
Mostly interviews are conducted throughout the day leading to fatigued minds.
You must be proactive in offering information about yourself as the interviewers will be willing-listeners.
Be refined and well-mannered
The way you conduct yourself reflects your upbringing and your culture.
It is good to project an air of humility
Over confidence is often misinterpreted by interviewers as arrogance.
Polite statements are recommended.
Do not use slang

During an interview, slang will probably not be understood, and certainly not appreciated. Your
communication needs to be as formal and explicit as possible
Composure
Your posture during the interview adds to or diminishes your personality.
The way of sitting tells a lot about the nature of the candidate.
Mannerisms such as playing with your tie, theatrical gesticulations, shaking legs or sitting with arms
slung over back of adjoining chair must be avoided.
It is vital to be conscious of your posture and gesticulations as they tell a lot about your personality.
You should keep all certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents neatly on the table, preferably
in a single file.
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Maintain Eye contact
You must maintain eye contact with the panel, right through the interview. This shows your self-confidence
and honesty.
Many interviewees while answering, tend to look away. This conveys you are concealing your own
anxiety, fear and lack of confidence.
Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process. As the circumstances in an interview are different, the
value of eye contact is tremendous in making a personal impact.
Ask questions if necessary
Many interviewees believe that an interview is a one-way street, the hapless victim struggling to be
selected and the all powerful being in whose hands lies the destiny of the interviewee. It is a myth.
You may ask a question / clarify information if necessary. It is quite in order and much appreciated by
interviewers.
Be a good listener
It is imperative for you to listen carefully to the question being asked.
If a question is not clear, it would be quite in order for you to seek clarification on the same.
Seeking a clarification is far better than giving an irrelevant answer.
It is very annoying for interviewers when an interviewee misinterprets the questions, and answers by
saying something which is irrelevant.
Be calm, polite and controlled
Many interviewees adopt a stance which is not their natural self.
It is amusing for interviewers when a candidate launches into an accent which he or she cannot sustain
consistently through the interview or adopt mannerisms that are inconsistent with his / her personality.
Interviewers appreciate a natural person rather than an actor.
It is best for you to talk in the natural manner because then you appear genuine
ARCH TYPE QUESTIONS

Q.1
Q.2
Let us know about yourself
This is a very general question in which you can say almost anything about yourself.
Prepare yourself for such a question so that you can tell about those thing which are important such as
basic details, your personality traits, achievements, aspirations, motivations and ambitions.
Remember that a two-sentence answer will only convey how little there is to know about you.
You should be able to say a lot without being verbose or self-opinionated.
The answer should be such that it gives a definite direction to the interviewer and no further questions are
asked on this.
What are your strengths and weaknesses ?
This is a question that has stumped many an interviewee.
It is asked to ascertain how much you know about yourself, since a person who knows oneself well is
likely to be more effective in life.
Many interviewees find it difficult to verbalize their strenghts and weaknesses.
The best way to tackle this question is to reply courteously. Mention your weaknesses tactfully.
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Q.3
Let us know something about your family background.
This question is asked by interviewers in order to determine the social, cultural, religious and economic
milieu you have come from.
It gives the interviewer a clue about your attitude and values.
The best approach to such a question is to bring out not only the facts of parentage and background but
also some of the good principles they have taught you. Mention family values.
In our experience, most interviewees simply mention their fathers name and occupation. They may
sometimes tell about their brothers and sisters with special emphasis of those who may have done well in life.
Q.4
What are the perceived benefits you visualise from KVPY ?
An interviewer generally asks this question to ascertain the candidates concepts / views about KVPY.
Interviewee must be aware of the importance of KVPY i.e. it enables candidates to be versatile in all the
science subjects.
It also reduces the financial burden of the parents.
It instils confidence in the candidates and it increases the probability of being selected in any career
based competitive examinations.
THE BOTTOMLINE
Managing yourself effectively under all circumstances is critical to your success. Tell yourself that you are as much
an architect of a good interview as the panel. You will enjoy the experience with this perspective.
Success isnt far away, the key is up in your mind. Unlock and walk into the world of success.
Best of luck too!!
And Finally .................
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF !
He is an atheist who does not believe in himself. The old religions said that he was an atheist who did not believe
in God. The new religion says that he is an atheist who does not believe in himself.
Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. It is the greatest heresy to think so. If there is a sin, this is the
only sin - to say that you are weak, or others are weak.
Whatever you think, that you will be. If you think yourselves weak, weak you will be; if you think yourselves strong,
strong you will be.
Believe in yourself. The world will be at your feet said Swami Vivekananda. Same belief is also required for you
to succeed in GDs, Interviews etc.
Things turn out the best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.
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Answer the undergiven important interview questions :

1.
Let us know about yourself
Mention three biggest achievements of your career till date ?
3.
What are your career goals ? How do you intend to fulfill those goals ?
4.
What are you most proud of besides your work ?
5.
Why do you feel that you are a deserving candidate for KVPY scholarship ?
6.
What do you feel about your academic performance till now?
7.
Which is your favorite Science subject ? Why ?
8.
Mention one significant achievement in your life till date. Why do you consider it an achievement?
9.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
10.
Why is KVPY scholarship important for you ?
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11.
Who is your idol / role model and why ?
12.
Why do you think we should select you?
13.
How do you take personal criticism ?
14.
How do you define teamwork ?
15.
How and where do you see yourself after five years from now ?
16.
If you were told that you are not suitable for this scholarship, how would you react / feel ?
17.
How and where do you see yourself after ten years from now ?
Whatever you can do, or dream you can do it, begin it.
Then believe and proceed and the task will be completed.
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1.
What has motivated you to pursue a career in science ? Is there any specific branch that particularly interests you?
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Which subjects do you like the most and why ?

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3.
Have you participated in any of the science exhibition, summer training programme or science quiz? If yes, please
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4.
Please provide specific examples of scientific activities that you have undertaken outside your school
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5.
Name a person who has inspired you to study science & explain in what way she / he motivated you (please note
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KVPY Interview Questions

YEAR : 2013
PARTI (PHYSICS)
Niranjan Prasad
1.
Sol.
What is Newtons First Law of Motion?

Newtons law from an 1803 translation from Latin as Newton wrote Every body preserves in its state of
rest, or of uniform motion in a straight line, unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed
thereon.
2.
Sol.
What is the need of First Law of motion when Second Law of Motion is present? Isn't inertia implicit in the
Second Law?
First law define the frame of reference while Second law measured the force and in second law motion
nothing is mention related to the frame of reference i.e. to apply second law of motion, first law must be
known.
3.
Prove 0.9999... (recurring number) is equal to 1.
Sol.
1
1
9
9
1
1
1
10
10
9 2 3 ..... = =
1
9
10
10 10
1
10
10
4.
Sol.
How do you find out if three given points are in a straight line?
Area of triangle from these three line must be zero
5.
Derive expression for gravitational force at a point inside the Earth.
Sol.
r R
Assume an elementary concentric shell of mass dm. Due to this shell,
P
dx
dm
x r
the field at the point (r < R) will be:

For r < R, there will be no gravitational field due to shell of radius greater than r, so gravitational field at the
point will be present only due to shells having radius less than r.
r
E=
Gdm
r
G4x 2 dx
Gmr
R3
Note : The gravitational field inside and outside the Earth is always in radial direction.
6.
Sol.
Why does Gauss' Law consider charges only inside the imaginary closed surface, and not the ones
outside?
Solid angle subtended by a point out side the gaussian surface is zero.
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7.
Draw the shape of px and pz orbital with proper sign of orbital wave function.
y
Py
y
Pz
Sol.
Chemi
8.
Px
z
If simple pendulum is taken, plot amplitude-time function for the following:

(a)
When placed in air
(b)
When placed in such that half part in air and other half part in vacuum separated by emergency
wall.
A
Sol.
(a)
(b)
A1 > A2 > A3 > A4................

Vacuums
A1
A3
A5
A4
A2
A7
A6
Air
PRABHAKAR SHUKLA
9.
State Newton's law of Gravitation. Is it applicable inside the nucleus between two protons?
Sol.
According to this law "Each particle attracts every other particle. The force of attraction between them is
directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to square of the distance
between them".
F m1m2
F 2
r
F = G
m1m2
r2
where G = 6.67 1011 Nm2 kg2 is the universal gravitational constant.

10.
State sine equation of a string wave and explain all its terms
Sol.
y = A sin (t kx)
y Displacement from mean position
A Amplitude
Angular frequency
K Wave propagation const.
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ADITYA SINHA
11.
Sol.
Prove the law of conservation of energy.

According to work energy theorem
W all = K
W conservative + W nonconservative + W ext = K
W nonconservative = 0
W ext = 0
U + 0 + 0 = K
[Uf Ui] = Kf Kf
U i + K i = U f + Ff
In absence of external agent and non-conservative force the total mechanical energy of a system remain
constant.
12.
Sol.
What would happen to the people on the earth if it suddenly stopped rotating ?
Their weight is increase.
13.
Sol.
Why is a diode more efficient than a bulb ?.

Bulb consume more power then a diode.
HIMANSHU MAHALA
14.
Sol.
Write down the Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction?

(i) When magnetic flux passing through a loop changes with time or magnetic lines of force are cut by a
conducting wire then an emf is produced in the loop or in that wire. This emf is called induced emf. If
the circuit is closed then the current will be called induced current.

magnetic flux = B.ds
(ii) The magnitude of induced emf is equal to the rate of change of flux w.r.t. time in case of loop. In case
of a wire it is equal to the rate at which magnetic lines of force are cut by a wire
E=
15.
d
dt
() sign indicates that the emf will be induced in such a way that it will oppose the change of flux.
SI unit of magnetic flux = Weber.
Draw diagram of solenoid along with its magnetic field lines?
Sol.
16.
Sol.
Why does electric monopole exist while magnetic monopole does not exist?
Because magnetic dipole produce only due to current in a circular loops (due to revolution of electron
around the nucleus). Magnetic lines of forces exists in a close loop only while electric lines of forces may
be without a close loop.
So magnetic monopole non exist.
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17.
Sol.
Derive the formula or relation FORCE = q(V x B).
When a charge q moves with velocity v , in a magnetic field B , then the magnetic force experienced by
moving charge is given by following formula :
P
r
q
Fq
Fv
FB
F sin
F qvB sin
F = (qvB sin ) (k = 1 S.I. system)

F q(v B)
18.
Two parallel wires are kept carrying current in the same direction. Tell the type of force acting between
them i.e. attraction/repulsion?
Sol.
The magnetic force no charge between them, and force is force of attraction.
ADITYA PAL
19.
Explain the meaning of resistive force. How will you write a resistive force in an equation?
Sol.
It is a non conservative force which oppose the motion of object.

FR = f(v) (it is function of velocity)
20.
Derive the velocity-time relationship for a body moving upwards against gravity and
experiencing a resistive force.
v
Sol.
mg FR
F
dv
= g R
m
dt
vf
vi
dv g R
m
vf = v i + g R
m
dt
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21.
What is terminal velocity and derive the expression for terminal velocity of the body in the, above setup.
Sol.
When a body is dropped in a viscous fluid, it is first accelerated and then its acceleration becomes zero and
it attains a constant velocity called terminal velocity.
6rv
v
4/3r3 () g
(i)
effective force acting downward

= V () g =
(ii)
4 3
r ( )g,
3
viscous force acting upward

= 6 rv.
Since the ball is moving with a constant velocity v i.e., there is no acceleration in it, the net force acting on it
must be zero. That is
6rv =
4
r3 ( ) g
3
or
v=
2 r 2 ( )g
9
Thus, terminal velocity of the ball is directly proportional to the square of its radius
22.
How will you measure acceleration due to gravity at any place on the earth?
Sol.
With the help at a simple pendulum

T = 2
4 2
g=
g
T2
SAMARTH SHARMA
23.
Derive an expression for the time period of a simple pendulum.
Sol.
mg
m 2
d2
dt 2
d2
mgsin
dt
g
2 (for small ; sin = )
T = 2
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24.
When two infinite parallel wires carrying current in same direction are placed in vaccum, then will they
experience any force?
Sol.
Yes they experience force at attraction.
25.
Give the name and formula of that force?
Sol.
Force per unit length of wire Lorentz force =
0 2i1i2
4 x
26.
A block of mass 'm' is placed on the table and another block of mass 'M' is hanging from a pulley and these
two masses are connected by a string. All surfaces are frictionless. Find acceleration of the system.
b
T
m
Sol.
M a
A
a = b by string constant.
a Mg T = Ma
.....(1)
mg
b
A
T = mb
.....(2)
(1) + (2) mg = Ma + mb = (M + m)a

Mg
a=b=
m M
SRINIDHI PRABHU
27.
Sol.
What is escape speed?

Minimum speed of the particle at a point so that particle at a point inside the gravitational filed so that it
move up to infinite (i.e., outside field at the planet)
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ANSHUL SHAH
28.
What is the value of escape speed from earth's surface?
Sol.
Ve =
29.
Sol.
What will happen if we project a rocket towards the ground?

It will collide with earth and explode.
30.
Sol.
Where does the energy lost in the above collision goes?

In the form of sound, Heat, electro magnetic radiation, Elastic potential energy in the form of deformation of
the material of rocket i.e., explosion
31.
Sol.
What will happen if the collision is completely inelastic?

In completely elastic collision maximum energy lost takes place and no elastic reformation produce in
material after deformation
i.e., no relative velocity of separation produce along the line at impact.
32.
Sol.
Derive the expression for rocket propulsion.

Let m0 be the mass of the rocket at time t = 0. m its mass at any time t and v its velocity at that moment.
Initially, let us suppose that the velocity of the rocket is u.
2GM
1
4
1
2gR = 11.2 kms = 1.12 10 ms
R
dm
Further, let
be the mass of the gas ejected per unit time and vr the exhaust velocity of the gases
dt
dm
with respect to rocket. Usually
and vr are kept constant throughout the journey of the rocket. Now,
dt
let us write few equations which can be used in the problems of rocket propulsion. At time t = t,
dm
1.
Thrust force on the rocket
Ft = vr
(upwards)
dt
2.
Weight of the rocket
W = mg
(downwards)
3.
Net force on the rocket
Fnet = Ft W
(upwards)
or
4.
dm
Fnet = vr
mg
dt
Net acceleration of the rocket

or
or
or
Thus,
v dm
dv
= r
g
m dt
dt
v
dv = r dm g dt
m
m dm
v
g
dv v r
m0 m
u
m
v = u gt + vr n 0
m
a=
F
m
dt
0
...(i)
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33.
How energy is generated in the sun?
Sol.
It is due to nuclear reaction (fusion of hydrogen) in core of sun.
34.
What is mass defect?
Sol.
It has been observed that there is a difference between expected mass and actual mass of a nucleus.
35.
How was it found out that sun contains hydrogen?
Sol.
With the help of spectrum of radiation coming from the sun gives the idea of element on sun.
36.
What is spectrum?
Sol.
It is an arrangement of E.M.W. on a scale in increasing or v

e.g. arrangement of white light in order of is visible spectrum.
37.
What are the different kinds of spectrum?
Sol.
Absorption and emission spectrum.
38.
What is the difference between emission and absorption spectrum?
Sol.
Emission spectrum : Spectrum with the all radiations which is emitted by the atom.
Absorption spectrum : Spectrum with all the radiations which is absorb by the atom when radiations passes
through the material i.e., spectrum with missing line in radiation.
39.
How is spectrum generated?
Sol.
When radiations absorb or emitted by the elements, then spectrum is produce which can be studied by
spectrometer.
40.
Whether the spectrum obtained from sun emission or absorption spectrum?
Sol.
Spectrum of radiation emitted by the core of sun is emission spectrum and it is observed at the surface of
earth as a absorption spectrum because radiations are absorb by the atmospheric gases.
41.
What is Fraenhoffer spectrum?
Sol.
absorption Spectrum of sun is called Fraunhoffer spectrum.
NIRANJAN PRADAD
42.
Why does Gauss' Law consider charges only inside the imaginary closed
surface, and not the ones
outside?
Sol.
Because solid angle subtended by a point out side of a closed surface is always zero.
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PARTII (CHEMISTRY)
JAHNVI PATEL
1.
Sol.
Explain Bohr Theory model of Atom.

BOHRS ATOMIC MODEL
Bohrs model is applied only on one electron species like H, He+, Li++, Be+++ etc.
The important postulates of Bohr model of an atom are
(a) Electron revolves around the nucleus in a fixed circular orbit of definite energy. As long as the electron
occupy a definite energy level, it does not radiate out energy i.e. it does not lose or gain energy. These
orbits are called stationary orbits.
(b) Electron revolves only in those orbits whose angular momentum (mvr) is an integral multiple of the
factor h/2(where h is Planks constant)
mvr =
h
n
2
where :
m = mass of the electron
v = velocity of the electron
n = number of orbit in which electron revolves i.e. n = 1, 2, 3 ........
r = radius of the orbit.
(c) The energy is emitted or absorbed only when the electron jumps from one energy level to another. It
may jump from higher energy level to a lower level by the emission of energy and jump from lower to higher
energy level by absorption of energy.
This amount of energy emitted or absorbed is given by the difference of the energies of the two energy
levels concerned.
2.
How would you derive the energy of electron orbit of Hydrogen atom? Show proper derivation.
Sol.
The total energy of an electron revolving in a particular orbit is

T.E. = K.E. + P.E.
where :
P.E. = Potential energy , K.E. = Kinetic energy
The K.E. of an electron =
, T.E. = Total energy
1
mv2
2
and the P.E. of an electron =
KZe2
r
Hence, T.E. =
1
KZe2
mv2
2
r
we know that,
mv 2
KZe2
=
or
r
r2
mv2 =
KZe2
r
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substituting the value of mv2 in the above equation :

T.E. =
KZe2
KZe2
KZe2
=
2r
r
2r
So, T.E. =
KZe2
2r
substituting the value of r in the equation of T.E.

Then
T.E. =
KZe2
4 2 Ze2m
2 2 Z 2 e4mK 2
x
=
2
n2h2
n2h2
Thus, the total energy of an electron in nth orbit is given by

T.E. = En =
2 2 me 4 k 2 z 2
2
h2
n
... (iv)
Putting the value of m,e,h and we get the expression of total energy
En = 13.6
Z2
n2
eV / atom
3.
Which institute you like to join in future?
Sol.
Resonance
SAMARTH SHARMA
4.
Draw the shape of px and pz orbital with proper sign of orbital wave function.
Sol.
The wave function for pz has maximum amplitude along z-axis. It is zero along xy plane. Similarly px and
py has maximum probability of finding electron along x and y-axis.
Contour diagram for 2p-orbitals are shown in the figure given below :
5.
What is carbene ?
Sol.
Carbon is a reaction intermediate in which one of the carbon is uncharged but electron deficient. It has only
6-valene e . Such an intermediate is highly reactive
Example :
Dichlorocarbene
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6.
Sol.
Give two methods to generate carbene ?

1.
Chloroform with KOH gives dichloro carbene
Cl
HCCl
Cl
2.
KOH alc /
HCl + H2O
Diazomethane with light or heat gives carbene.
+
CH2 =N=N
7.
Sol.
What is nitrene ?
Nitrene is a type of reaction intermediate, in which one of the nitrogen atom is neutral & has only 6 valence
e and is electron deficient.
Ex. Methylnitrene
8.
Sol.
CH3 N:
Give the reaction in which nitrene is formed ?

Nitrene is supposed to be formed in Hoffmann hyprobromite reaction
O
RC
N
9.
Sol.
H
H
Br2 / KOH
RNH2
Explain the mechanism of HOFFMAN BROMAMIDE REACTION ?

The details mechanism of Hoffman bromamide reaction is as follow.
Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction:
A method for preparation of primary amines by treating an amide with-bromine in an aqueous or

ethanolic solution of sodium hydroxide.
The amine so formed contains one carbon less than that present in the amide.
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10.
Sol.
What is the rate determining step of it?

Migration of alkyl group from carbon terminus to N terminus is the rate determining step.
11.
Sol.
Give the name of the product that is formed when propene reacts with methyl carbene ?
Methylcyclopropane is expected to be the major product.
Methylcarbene
CH2 = CHCH3
12.
Sol.
Give one example of condensation polymer ?

Nylon : 6, 6 is example of condensation polymer it is formed by condensation of adipic and with
hexamethyldiamine .
13.
Draw the resonating structures of diazomethane?
+
CH2NN:
CH2 =NN:
:
:
14.
Sol.
+
CH2N=N:
:
:
Sol.
+
CH2=N=N:
What is the product formed when di chloro carbene gets added up to pyrrole ?
Pyrrole with dichloro carbene
HIMANSHU MAHALA
15.
Sol.
Write a reaction in which a new carbon carbon bond is formed.

Wurtz Reaction
Na
CH3Cl
16.
Sol.
ether
CH3CH3
Write SN2 Mechanism. Draw its energy profile.

Bimolecular nucleophilic substitution reaction (SN2) :
SN2 reaction is also a characteristic reaction of alkyl halide, alcohol and ethers.
Nucleophilic substitution in which incoming group replaces leaving group in one step only is known as SN2
reaction.
The over all reaction mechanism can be visualised with stereochemistry as followed :
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Characteristic of SN2
1. It is bimolecular, one step concerted process
2. It is second order reaction because in the rds both species are involved
3. Kinetics of the reaction
rate [substrate] [nucleophile]

rate = k[substrate] [nucleophile]
If the concentration of substrate in the reaction mixture is doubled, the rate of the nucleophilic substitution
reaction is doubled. If the concentration of nucleophile is doubled the rate of reaction is also doubled. If the
concentration of both are doubled then the rate of the reaction quadriples.
4. Energetics of the reaction :
Figure : A free energy diagrams for SN2 reaction
5. No intermediates are formed in the SN2 reaction, the reaction proceeds through the formation of an
unstable arrangment of atoms or group called transition state.
6. The stereochemistry of SN2 reactions As we seen earlier, in an SN2 mechanism the nucleophile
attacks from the back side, that is from the side directly opposite to the leaving group. This mode of attack
causes an inversion of configuration at the carbon atom that is the target of nucleophilic attack. This
inversion is also known as Walden inversion.
Inversion
7.
Factor's affecting the rate of SN2 reaction Number of factors affect the relative rate of SN2
reaction, the most important factors are

(i) Effect of the structure of the substrate
SN2 reactivity CH3 > 1 > 2 >> 3 (unreactive)
The important reason behind this order of reactivity is a steric effect. Very large and bulky groups can often
hinder the formation of the required transition state and crowding raises the energy of the transition state
and slows down reaction.
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(ii) Concentration and reactivity of the nucleophile

As nucleophilicity of nucleophile increases rate of SN2 increases.
Anionic nucleophiles mostly give SN2 reaction
A stronger nucleophile attacks upon -carbon with faster rate than the rate of departing of leaving group.
(iii) The nature of the leaving group Weaker bases are good leaving groups. A good leaving group
always stabilise the transition state and lowers its free energy of activation and there by increases the rate
of the reaction. Order of leaving ability of halide ion F < Cl < Br < I
Reagents for alkyl halide are : OH , SH , I ,CN, NH3 ....... (strong anionic nucleophile)
17.
In SN2 reaction if concentration of reactant and the nucleophile is doubled then what will be effect on rate
of Reaction
Sol.
Rate of reaction increase four fold.
PRABHAKAR SHUKLA
18.
ZnO is an acidic or basic oxide?
Sol.
ZnO is an amphoteric oxide.

ZnO + HCl ZnCl2 + H2O
ZnO + NaOH Na2ZnO2 + H2O
ADITYA SINHA
19.
Which compound is more covalent in CuCl2 and MgCl2 ?
Sol.
CuCl2 is more covalent then MgCl2. According to Fazan's rule, due to Cu
+2
has Psudo inert gas
+2
configuration. Its polarization power is more then Mg , so CuCl2 is more covalent.

20.
Why are Standard Reduction Potentials of elements above Hydrogen in the Electrochemical Series
negative and why has IUPAC given them such a convention ?
Sol.
In ECS more reactive metal placed at above Hydrogen they are reducing agent and get oxidizes with in
galvanic cell they behave as a Anode, so their standard oxidation reduction potential is positive and SRP
value is negative.
21.
Sol.
What would you define as the Standard Electrode Potential ?

Electrode potential of any electrode at standard condition is known as standard electrode potential. It is
measured with the S H E by formation of a galvamic cell.
ADITYA PAL
22.
Sol.
What do you understand by sp hybridisation?

2
Mixing of one s-orbital and 2 p-orbital of same orbit of any central atom formed new 3sp hybrid orbitals.
2
Shape or geometry of these sp hybrid orbital is triangular planner.
s + p + p 3sp
23.
What is the difference between the double bonds of ethene and benzene?
Sol.
The double bond in ethane is localized CH2 = CH2, whereas the double bond of benzene is delocalized.
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HIMANSHU MAHALA
24.
Draw the benzoid structural isomers of C8H10.
Sol.
CH3
CH3
CH3
CH2 CH3
CH3
CH3
CH3
ADITYA PAL
25.
Draw a structure with 6C,4H,2O and 4 double bonds.
Sol.
The given compound C 6H4O2 have 5 index of hydrogen deficiency. Since it has 4 double bonds therefore it
must be cyclic
O
26.
Now draw a structure keeping the skeleton same so that there is 3B,3N,6H ?
Sol.
Given compound is : B3 N3 H6
H
H
B
. .
..
:N
SAMARTH SHARMA
27.
What is the reason for the double bond character in B3N3H6 ?
Sol.
Double bond present in B3N3H6 due to back bonding, between electron deficient B atom and N-atom which
has one LP of e
28.
What are the gases released during rocket propulsion?
Sol.
N2H4(l) + O2(l)
N2(g) + H2O(g)
H2(l) + O2(l)
H2O(g)
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PARTIII (MATHEMATICS)
JAHNVI PATEL
1.
Sol.
What is the value of 0.999999999..... ?

x = 0.999999.
10x = 9.99999.
subtract 9x = 9
x=1
2.
Can the sum of square of two odd numbers be a perfect square of an even number i.e. a2 + b2 = c2 where
a, b are odd and c is even?
2
2
2
2
2
(2n 1) + (2m 1) = 2[2(n + m) ] = 2 (odd) but (2p) = 4p not possible
Sol.
ADITYA SINHA
3.
Sol.
4.
Prove that Square.Root(2) is an irrational number.
p
q
p = 2q not possible
2 is irrational
How would you represent an irrational number on the number line using just a Metre Scale and
compasses?
1
3
Sol.
90
1
5.
Sol.
Are prime numbers finite or infinite? If yes, prove it.

Infinite
SHAN VAIDYA
6.
A unit circle has its centre at (a,0). Find the number of points of intersection of this circle with the curve
2
2
x =y.
a 2 a2
2
PRABHAKAR SHUKLA
x=
7.
Is root of a multiplied by root of b always equal to root of ab?
Sol.
a b =
y=
a 2 a2
2
Sol.
ab if atleast one a or b is positive
8.
Sol.
Write the condition for the orthogonality of two circles.

2g12g2 + 2f12f1 = c1 + c2
9.
Write the equation of a hyperbola. When will it become rectangular hyperbola?
Sol.
x2
y2
= 1 when a = b
a 2 b2
NIRANJAN PRASAD
10.
Sol.
How do you find out if three given points are in a straight line?
= 0 mAB = mBC = mCA
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PARTIV (BIOLOGY)
JUMANA S.
1.
What is a cell? What are its components?
Sol.
Cell is a structural and functional unit of all living organisms. Its main components include nucleus, various
cytoplasmic organelles such as mitochondria, plastids (in plant cells only), Golgi complex, endoplasmic
reticulum, ribosomes, cytosol and plasma membrane.
2.
What is cell wall made up of?
Sol.
Cell wall is a rigid, non-living structure made up of cellulose(unbranched polymer of glucose with -1, 4glycosidic linkages)microfibrils. It also contains water, hemicellulose, pectic substances, lipids, and proteins
in its matrix. Other ingredients include lignin, cutin, suberin, silica, minerals, waxes, tannins, resins and
gums in variable amounts.
3.
Which enzyme digests protein in the stomach?
Sol.
Pepsin (in adults) and rennin (in infants).
4.
What is the pH of gastric juice in the stomach?
Sol.
1.5 - 2.5 (optimum pH = 1.8).
5.
Why is gastric juice acidic?
Sol.
Due to the presence of HCl secreted by the oxyntic or parietal cells of gastric glands.
6.
What are proteins made up of?
Sol.
Proteins are structurally and functionally diverse group of heteropolymers consisting of 20 different types of
amino acids linked to each other by peptide linkages.
7.
What is the relation between protein and enzyme?
Sol.
All enzymes(except RNA enzymes like ribozyme and ribonuclease P) are proteins but all proteins are not
enzymes. Enzymes are functional proteins (generally globular)and are also known as biocatalysts as they
catalyse various metabolic reactions.
8.
What are the Y-shaped structures that are related with immune system called?
Sol.
They are called antibodiesor Immunoglobulins. These are a class of glycoproteins produced by plasma
cells which in turn are produced due to the mitotic proliferation of B cells in response to their exposure to
non-self antigen/s. they are classified into five categories i.e. IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD and IgE. They are known to
neutralize antigens (among many others) and hence play an important role in immunity (inherent capacity
of an organism to combat diseases).
9.
Which organ is both an endocrine as well as an exocrine gland?
Sol.
Pancreas isendocrine as well as exocrine gland. Such a gland is also known as heterocrinegland.
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10.
What are the secretions of pancreas?
Sol.
The exocrine secretions of pancreas include amylase, lipase, trypsinogen,chymotrypsinogen, procarboxy

peptidases, proelastase andnucleases. The two major endocrine secretions (hormones) from pancreas are
insulinand glucagonsecreted, respectively, from and cells of the Islets of Langerhans.
11.
What is the function of insulin?
Sol.
Insulin is aprotein hormone secreted by cells of pancreas, in response to high blood glucose levels (e.g.
after a meal) monitored by the cells themselves. It induces hypoglycemic effect by promoting uptake of
glucose by various body tissue cells, glycogenesis & lipogenesis and by preventing glycogenolysis &
lipolysis.
12.
What happens in diabetes mellitus?
Sol.
It is characterized by hyperglycemia either due hyposecretion of insulin or non-responsiveness of body

tissue cells to insulin.The former is known as type I or juvenile diabetes mellitus while the latter is termed
as type II or middle age onset diabetes mellitus. Its symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia
(triad of diabetes mellitus).
13.
What can we do to cure diabetes mellitus?
Sol.
Diabetes mellitus is not curable but it can be controlled by the use of the following three measures:
(i)
Administration of insulin or oral hypoglycemic drugs.
(ii)
Consumption of low carbohydrate diet and small frequent meals.
(iii)
Regular exercise.
14.
What type of bacterium is Escherichia coli?
Sol.
Escherichia coliismotile, gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium (Family- enterobacteriaceae) used most

extensively in genetics and molecular biology. It is normal inhabitant of the large intestine of man.
15.
What are amino acids?
Sol.
Amino acids areorganic acids (with carboxylic group)having amino group, generally attached to carbon or
carbon next to the carboxylic group.The carbon also bears variable hydrocarbon or alkyl group R and
hydrogen.There are 20 types of amino acids (differing in their R-groups) involved in protein synthesis.
16.
Name two amino acids that have selenium.
Sol.
Selenocysteine and Selenocystine.
17.
Name some amino acids which have sulphur.
Sol.
Cysteine, Cystine and Methionine.
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18.
What are pKa and pKb?
Sol.
pKa = -log10[Ka]where Ka
[H3 O ][ X ]
, (HX is an acid) and is known as acidity constant of the acid and is
[HX]
a measure of the degree of ionization of the acid and hence its strength. Smaller is the value of pKa,
stronger is the acid.
pKb = -log10 [Kb] where Kb
[B ][OH ]
, (BOH is a base) and is known as basicity constant of the base
[BOH]
and is a measure of the degree of ionization of the base and hence its strength. Smaller is the value of
pKb, stronger is the base.
19.
Sol.
What is AIDS? What are its effects?

The word AIDS stands for Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome. This means deficiency of immune
system, acquired during the lifetime of an individual indicating that it is not a congenital disease.it is
characterized by the presence of certain opportunistic infections such as Pneumocystis carinii,
Mycobacterium bovisand tumors such as Kaposis sarcoma in addition to lymphadenopathy.
20.
Sol.
Which cells do HIV infect?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infects white blood cells i.e. CD 4+ cells (helper T-cells).
21.
Sol.
What is the difference between a bacterium and a virus?

Bacteria are unicellular prokaryotic living organisms and viruses are nucleoprotein particles devoid of
cellular organization and metabolism. Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites and hence are neither
living nor dead.
What is AIDS and which micro-organism causes it?
The word AIDS stands for Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is caused by the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a type of retrovirus.
22.
Sol.
23.
Sol.
Why a cure for AIDS hasn't been found yet and how does it affect our body?
Due to high mutation rate of HIV, vaccination hasnt been possible. It causes immunodeficiency due to
destruction of CD4+ receptor cells or helper T cells.
24.
Sol.
What are the different types of extinctions?

Extinction occurs when the last existing member of a given species dies. It is a scientific certainty when
there are no surviving individuals are left to reproduce.
Functional extinction occurs when only a handful of individuals are left, and the chances of reproduction
are poor.
Coextinction The loss of one species leads to the loss of another in a chain effect. A small impact in the
beginning of an extinction can have an overall larger effect. Coextinction could be a result of a predator
losing its food source or key species becoming extinct leading to the ecosystem becoming off balance.
Mass extinction It is also known as an extinction event that destroys many species at once. It is
characterized by a sharp decrease in the number of species on earth in a short period of time.
Planned extinctionHuman controlled extinction were through to be helpful for the human population but
generally ended in the spread of deadly viruses e.g. smallpox-extinct in the wild, polio-nearly extinct but
can be found in some parts of the world.
25.
What do you think about Lamarckism and list out a few examples to disprove Lamarckism from daily life?
Sol.
Lamarckism suggests that variations among organisms originate because of response to the needs of the
environment. Moreover, this ability to respond in a particular direction guides a traits adaption. His theory is
often called the theory of inheritance of acquired characters or the theory of use and disuse of organ.
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The following examples can be cited to disprove Lamarckism.

1. The eyes of a voracious reader do not increase in size and power with increasing age.
2. The constantly beating heart maintains a constant size through generations.
3. The piercing of various body parts such as external ear pinnae is not transmitted to the progeny.
26.
How does paracetamol act?
Sol.
Paracetamol contains acetaminophen and is thought to act primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain
threshold by inhibiting both isoforms of cyclooxygenase, COX-1, COX-2 and COX-3 enzymes involved in
prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Unlike NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), paracetamol
oracetaminophen does not inhibit cyclooxygenase in peripheral tissues and, thus, has no peripheral antiinflammatory effects.
27.
What's hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
Sol.
It is treatment involving the use of high partial pressure oxygen. It is employed in cases of carbonmonoxide
poisoning.
28.
What is a cell biology?
Sol.
Cell biology is that discipline of science which deals with the study of structure, biochemistry, functions,
reproduction, behaviour, genetics and evolution of cell.
29.
What are unicellular organisms?
Sol.
Each unicellular organismconsists of highly specialized cell capable of performing different activities of life
and capable of independent survival e.g. Amoeba, Paramoecium, Euglena.
30.
What is cancer?
Sol.
Cancer is defined as uncontrolled mitotic proliferation of cells due to loss of contact inhibition. It leads to the
formation of abnormal growth (of a body part) which may be benign or malignant. The cancer cells are
undifferentiated and actively dividing cells.
31.
Can unicellular organisms get cancer?
Sol.
No, as the only cell representing the unicellular organism must be fully differentiated while for cancer
causation at least one cell must be undifferentiated to undergo uncontrolled mitotic proliferation. Thus, it is
possible only in multicellular organisms.
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1.
Introduce yourself in minimum words ?
2.
Arrangements of Numbers?
3.
Questions related with Geometry
4.
What is fermats last theorem?
5.
Give details about waves?
6.
If inclined plane move so what mechanics will be there?
7.
Tell any five lines about chemistry?
1.
Define differetial equations ?
2.
Give chemical formulae of some organic compounds like benzene.

Like benzene & other reactions ?
3.
What is heat ?
4.
Types of works ?
5.
Equations of motion for constant acceleration ?
1.
Geometrical optics : a pencil in water looks tilted. Why ?
2.
Difference between galilean and terrestrial telescope ?
3.
Working of terrestrial telescope.
4.
Maths :They gave a number And said what is important about this. (That no. was either Ramanujan number Or
Aryabhatt number)
5.
What is a perfect number ?
6.
Chemistry : what is ellingham diagram?
1.
What are your future plans ? What are you going to do in future ?
2.
Which is your favourite subject ?
3.
What is parallax ? How do you measure distance between earth and moon / earth and stars.
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4.
How do you measure earths radius ?
5.
Whats your fathers profession ?
6.
Which institute would you like to join in Udaipur and why ?
7.
If we provide you scholarship, then what will you do with that in Science (research) field ?
1.
What are your future plans ? What are you going to do in future ?
2.
Draw the graph of
3.
A man is standing on an escalator. If he climbs the stairs while the escalator is stopped, then it takes time t1 to
climb up. If he is standing while the escalator is moving, then it takes time t2. What time will be taken if both the man
and the escalator are moving ?
4.
Whats your fathers profession ?
6.
What would you do if you got no scholorship ?
7.
Write the cell reaction for Daniell cell ?
1.
Sketch the curve ; y = [ 2 x 2 ] ; where [.] denotes the greatest integer function.
2.
Can bromide ion reduce ferric ion ?
3.
The value of the reaction quotient Q, for the cell.

Zn(s) | Zn2+ (0.01M) || Ag+1 (1.25 M) | Ag(s) is :
4.
From which glacier does the Godavari river originate ?
5.
How will you check pH of a solution ?

Can a solution of pH = 3 be changed to pH = 7 ? How.
6.
In which coaching institute are you studying ?
1
x 1
AKASH ANAND
1.
What is the ratio of frequencies of the notes Sa and Ga in musical instruments ?
2.
If I take measurements for Al2 gas at 300K, 400K, 500 K and find its specific heat capacity constant .
Can I differ that the heat capacity of H2 gas is constant?
3.
Do you know about Vanderwaals gas equation ?
4.
Explain Ist law, IInd law, IIIrd law of thermodynamics.

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5.
Is the temperature of a single molecule defined ?
6.
What was the need of IInd law of thermodynamics.
7.
Define the temperature.
8.
Why is water not used to put out the fire caused by petrol ?
9.
Why is TEL used in vechicle fuels ?
10.
What is science ?
11.
What are hypothesis and thesis ?
1.
Which is your favourite subject and why ?
2.
A polynomial p(x) when divided by x2 3x + 2 leaves remainder 2x 3. Then : p(x) cannot have a root between 0 and
3 OR p(x) must have a root between 0 and 3
3.
The number of distinct pair (x,y) of the real number satisfying x = x3 + y4 and y = 2xy is : 5, 12, 3 OR 7
4.
The number of integers a such that 1 a100 and aa is a perfect square is :

(A) 50
5.
(B) 53
(C) 55
(D) 56
Two solid sphere of same radius (r) and same material are placed in contact gravitational force between them is
proportional to
(A) r2
(B) r+2
(C) r+4
(D) r4
6.
What is the remainder when 1! + 2! + 3! + ............1000! is divided by 12 ?
7.
What do you wish to choose as your career future prospect ?
1.
What are your carrer objectives ? How will you be pursing your carreer ?
2.
If we increase the current drawn from the cell. Potential difference across the cell : increase, decrease OR remain
same.
3.
Two soap bubbles of radius r and R (r < R) are conducted by a tube. What will be the final shape of bubbles.
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tan d
4.
Evaluate :
5.
A current carrying wire is placed perpendicular to the plane upward and current is flowing in upward direction. Point
P is towards east and Q is towards west magnetic field at which point will be greater.
(A) P
6.
(B) Q
What is the significance of IUPAC name ? Give IUPAC name of an Enaic acid.
GAUTAM SUMAN
1.
A xB A find (L-b/w A & B ) ?
2.
HCOOH + Na ?
3.
HCOOH + Fehling solution ?
4.
CH3 C CH3 + Fehling solution ?

||
O
5.
What is your aim ? Why ?
6.
What attracted you towards Science ?
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PRASHANT ARYA
I am Prashant Arya, a student of XII standard (Year-2012) studying at Resonance. Last year I participated in the KVPY
fellowship examination and cleared both its stages, written as well as personal interview successfully. The entire process
was a great learning experience for me.
The written examination helped me brush up all my basics as it focused more on the concepts than on tough and lengthy
calculations. After getting selected for the next stage, I was actually nervous for the interview, mainly because of face to face
interaction. But I have to say, the panel of examiners made it a really fruitful and fun experience. They were very polite and
informal, asked me about my areas of interest and questioned me accordingly. I was given sufficient time and encouragement
to explain my answers. There were challenging questions too but they were more interested in the approach than the final
answer. They even asked me about my future goals and gave me valuable advice regarding the same.
After this process, I have gained a lot of self confidence and my knowledge and presentation skills have certainly grown.
I also want to thank the KVPY authorities for being very cooperative when I requested them for a change in my interview
venue due to some reasons and they managed it.
I feel obliged that I was a part of this process which has boosted my determination and my desire to keep learning.
PALAK JAIN
Id say the interview was easy goingnothing to be tense about. It is more of a cordial discussion. We
werent asked very probing questions or high level subject based questionsjust the basics.
I want to share my views about facing the interview .

For performing well at the interview:
1. Select the subject at which you are best as your favourite subject.
2. Study the topics which are a part of your syllabus . But study them deeply.
3. While preparing for the interview :
Maths : See to it that you have learnt the proofs of many formulae but not just mugged up. As many of
the questions they ask are proofs of some difficult formulae but not solving the problems.
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Be careful that you dont make blunders. Whenever you dont know an answer the best thing to do is
to say that you dont know the answer.
If you bring in an irrelevant concept they will question deeply about the concept.
Be prepared to write answers on the board.
AKASH ANAND
I found the syllabuses interesting, and they gave me a wonderful opportunity to open my mind and gain
a lot of knowledge.
In my experience venue of the Interview changes every year, and so everything might be related to it.
I dont mean to frighten you by saying this; I guess itll be more or less the same. My suggestion is that
you should be well versed in your subject. The rest is a matter of chance.
The best part that I liked about RESONANCE, training me for KVPY is that they are always there to
solve the tiniest of your queries at any time of the day.
Also they pay utmost attention to the individual profile and guide regarding the individual profile.
I would like to thank RESONANCE which provided me a correct path. The mock interview provided by
the faculty helped me a lot to perform well.
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Name
: ________________________________________________________
Date of Birth
: ________________________________________________________
Address
: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Contact No.
: ________________________________________________________
E-Mail
: ________________________________________________________
A c a d e m ic R e c o r d :
Cla ss
School
Ye a r of Pa ssing
Pe rce nta ge
F a m ily B a c k g r o u n d :
Re la tionship
Na m e
Educa tiona l
Qua lifica tion
Occupa tion
(Including Com pa ny Na m e ,
De signa tion, Na ture of Job)
H o b b ie s / In te re s ts / C o -c u rric u la r a c tiv itie s :
M e n tio n a sig n ifica n t ch a n g e in yo u . W h y d o yo u co n sid e r it sig n ifica n t ?
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(To be completed immediately after interview session by the interview panel)

Student rating
1-4
Factor
Observations
Personal disposition
Career objective Clarity / Vision / Goal Orientation
Communication and confidence
Subject Knowledge
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Others (specify)
Meaning of rating scores - (1) Bad
(2) Average
(3) Good
(4) Excellent
Observed Strengths :
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Observed Weaknesses :
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Overall Assessment :
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Start time :
___________________
Panel members :
End time :
___________________
___________________
Date
___________________
___________________
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(Faculty to tear this and deposit at the center.)

Name of the student
: ________________________
Batch : ________________________
Centre : ________________________________
Interview conducted by : ___________________ ___________________
Time of interview : ________________________

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Interview Preparatory Guide

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Download free complete KVPY Interview

Self Appraisal Form

KVPY Scholors Experience

Format of Personal Details

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PREPARATION FOR THE INTERVIEW

SOME FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES

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THE INTERVIEW ROOM

Do not enter the room with a bowed head or a tensed face.

Before entering, enquire by saying May I come in sir / madam?.

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PREPARATION FOR THE BIG MOMENT

Accumulate the vital information about the Institute / Scholarship

Keynotes you must be aware of :

A brief history of the institute /organization.

Refresh yourself on your subjects of schooling :

Thorough knowledge on claims made

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TIPS FOR THE INTERVIEW

Lead the interview

Put forward your views and ideas energetically.

Maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview.

Be candid and brief

An over-talkative or verbose interviewee is instantly disliked and misjudged.

The interviewer will respect your honesty.

Be refined and well-mannered

It is good to project an air of humility

Over confidence is often misinterpreted by interviewers as arrogance.

Polite statements are recommended.

Do not use slang

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Maintain Eye contact

Ask questions if necessary

It is imperative for you to listen carefully to the question being asked.

Seeking a clarification is far better than giving an irrelevant answer.

Be calm, polite and controlled

Many interviewees adopt a stance which is not their natural self.

Interviewers appreciate a natural person rather than an actor.

ARCH TYPE QUESTIONS

Let us know about yourself

You should be able to say a lot without being verbose or self-opinionated.

What are your strengths and weaknesses ?

This is a question that has stumped many an interviewee.

Many interviewees find it difficult to verbalize their strenghts and weaknesses.

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Let us know something about your family background.

It gives the interviewer a clue about your attitude and values.

What are the perceived benefits you visualise from KVPY ?

It also reduces the financial burden of the parents.

And Finally .................

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Answer the undergiven important interview questions :

Let us know about yourself

Mention three biggest achievements of your career till date ?

What are you most proud of besides your work ?

What do you feel about your academic performance till now?

Which is your favorite Science subject ? Why ?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Why is KVPY scholarship important for you ?