NTSE Stage-2 2013

As we all know, the selected students in Stage 1 of NTSE 2013 will have to give their second stage on 12th May, 2013.We have a quite a good time for our preparations.Board Exams will also end by 20th March for ICSE and 31st March for CBSE.So, we will have to concentrate on NTSE Stage 2 preparation.

I am providing some questions which are MUST practise for every student giving NTSE Stage-2.
So here I go:

1. The least distance of distinct vision for a youngadult with normal vision is about :-(1) 25 m (2) 2.5 cm (3) 2.5 m (4) 25 cm2. The commercial unit of electrical energy is :-(1) Joule (2) Watt(3) Watt hour (4) Kilowatt hour3. An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W.When it is operated on 110 V, the powerconsumed will be :-(1) 100 W (2) 25 W (3) 75 W (4) 50 W4. An object weighs 60 N when measured on thesurface of the earth. What would be its weightwhen measured on the surface of the moon ?(1) 60 N (2) 10 N (3) 30 N (4) Zero5. A man with a box on his head is climbing up aladder. The work done by the man on the box is :-(1) Positive (2) Negative(3) Zero (4) Undefined6. An ammeter is always connected in ..... and avoltmeter in ...... The suitable words, in order,for the blanks are :-(1) Series; series(2) Parallel ; parallel(3) Parallel ; series(4) Series ; parallel7. An ice cube is floating in a glass of water. Whathappens to the water level when the ice melts?(1) Rises(2) Falls(3) Remains same(4) First rises and then falls8. Which of the following produces more severeburns ?(1) hot air (2) sun rays(3) boiling water (4) steam9. A fan produces a feeling of comfort during hotweather because :-(1) fan supplies cold air(2) our perspiration evaporates rapidly(3) our body radiates more heat in air(4) conductivity of air increases10. The echo will be heard if the original soundreflected by an obstacle reaches our ears after:-(1) 10 s (2) 5 s (3) 1 s (4) 0.1 s
28. The electronic configuration of an elementhaving atomic number 17 is :-(1) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p6(2) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p4, 4s1(3) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p5(4) 1s2, 2s22p6, 3s23p2,4s24p129. Which of the following contains larger amountof atom ?(1) 3.5 g CO2 (2) 3.5 g NaCl(3) 3.5 g N2 (4) 3.5 g O230. In the reaction : N2(g) + 3H2(g)‡ˆˆˆ†ˆ 2NH3(g)the value of the equilibrium constant depends on:-(1) Volume of the reaction(2) Total pressure of the system(3) The initial concentration of N2 & H2(4) The temperature31. Which of the following molecules contains adouble bond :-(1) N2 (2) C2H4 (3) PH3 (4) CCl432. The chemical substance present in lime wateris :-(1) Calcium chloride (2) Calcium oxide(3) Calcium hydroxide (4) Calcium nitrate33. Which organic compound is used for theartificial ripening of fruits :-(1) Ethene (2) Ethane(3) Propane (4) All of the above34. From amongst following metals which metal ispoorest conductor of electricity :-(1) Pb (2) Ag (3) Hg (4) Al35. The pH value of pure water can be increased by:-(1) Adding an acid(2) Removing some water(3) Adding a base(4) None of the above36. If 13.69 = x , then1369 + 0.1369 + 0.001369 is equal to -(1) 10.01 x (2) 10.101 x(3) 10.11 x (4) 11.10 x37. A two digit positive number is such that theproduct of two digits is 24. When 45 is addedto the number, then the digits interchange theirplaces. Number is -(1) 46 (2) 38(3) 24 (4) none of these
56. Three friends Mr. White, Mr. Black & Mr. Redmet in a cafeteria. "It is remarkable that one ofus has white hair, another one has black hair& third one has red hair, though no one's namegives the colour of their hair", said the blackhaired person. "You are right", answered Mr.White, then(1) Mr. White's hair colour is black(2) Mr. Red's hair colour is black(3) Mr. Black's hair colour is red(4) Mr. Red's hair colour is red57. If perimeter of a certain sector of a circle isequal to half of the circle of which it is a part,then circular measure of the angle of sector is-(1)p2(2) p (3) p + 2 (4) p – 2

NTSE Introduction 2013

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The National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a National level scholarship program in India to Identify and Nurture talented students. It honours and helps talented students by providing financial assistance in the form of a monthly scholarship for a entire academic career.

Eligibility
Students of Class 10 studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear this examination.

Scholarship
On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded all over India to each student appearing for Class 10 examinations. Awardees of National Talent Search Examination will receive a sum of Rs. 500/- per month as per rules.

For the courses in Basic sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D. level. For professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law, this assistance is given only up to Post Graduation.

State Quota and Reservation
Each State / Union Territory has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage-II examination. However, there will be no State / Union Territory quota for the final award of Scholarship after the Stage-II examination.

Total 1000 students are selected for scholarship and out of them 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category and 3% for Physically Challenged Group of Students.

Selection Procedure
There will be a three stages selection process for the award of scholarship. For Stage-I, selection will be done by States / UTs through a written examination. Students who qualify Stage-I will be eligible to appear for Stage-II examination conducted byNational Council of Education Research & Training (NCERT).

The Stage-II examination consists of a written examination conducted at National level, the qualified students of Stage-2 will have to appear for an Interview (Stage-III). The final award of scholarship shall be declared on the basis of both the National level written examination and the interview.

Eligibility for NTSE Stage-1
Students of Class-VIII studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear Stage-I examination conducted by the States / UTs and through school only. There will be no domicile restriction. Indian Students studying abroad can appear directly for Stage II NTS Examination under conditions prescribed in the NTS brochure for class VIII which is available on the NCERT website.

Pattern of Examination

• Stage-I examination at the State / UT level will comprise two parts, namely (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering Social Science, Science and Mathematics. Each test (MAT & SAT) will be of 90 minutes duration and will comprise of 90 objective questions.
• Stage-II examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test (MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering Social Science, Science and Mathematics,. Each test (MAT & SAT) will be of 90 minutes duration and will comprise of 90 Objective and 10 subjective questions. 

Both the Written Examinations (at the State as well as National level) will comprise of Objective Questions (Multiple Choice) only. There will be no negative marking.

Application Form

• Option-I Application forms can be downloaded from NCERT website. All correspondence related to application forms should be addressed to the State Liaison Officers whose addresses are given on the website. The completed application forms duly signed by the Principal of the school should be submitted to the Liaison Officer before the last date.
• Option-II It can be collected from school coordinator.

Examination Fee
States and Union Territories may notify the fee required which will be paid for the Stage-I examination (Approx Rs. 50/-). However, NCERT does not charge any fee for the Stage-II examination.

Announcement of Results
Results of the Stage-I examination will be announced by the respective State Governments / Union Territories in last week of January or 2nd week of February. (Total 4000 students qualify Stage-I).
Result of Stage-II examination (National Level) will be announced by NCERT in the month of July every year (Total 1000 students qualify stage-II).

Contact
The Head Department of Educational Measurement & Evaluation
NCERT
Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi - 110016
For Examination enquiry: Tel. No.: 011-26560464
For Scholarship enquiry: Tel. No.: 011-26562704
Fax: 011-06515382
Email: director.ncert@nic.in ; Website: www.ncert.nic.in