If a magnet is suspended with a silk thread such that it is free to rotate in a horizontal plane, it sets itself always pointing in the :

1. geographic east-west direction
2. magnetic east-west direction
3. geographic north-south direction
4. None of the above

The …………… magnetism acquired by a magnetic material when it is kept near a magnet is called …………… magnetism.

1. temporary, induced
2. permanent, induced
3. temporary, permanent
4. None of the above

A magnetic pole induces …………… polarity on the near end and a …………… polarity on the farther end of the iron bar.

1. opposite, opposite
2. similar, similar
3. opposite, similar
4. similar, opposite

Out of the following, the incorrect statement(s) is/are :

(i) Magnetic field lines are open and continuous curves.

(ii) Outside the magnet, magnetic field lines are directed from the south pole to the north pole of the magnet.

1. (i)
2. (ii)
3. both (i) and (ii)
4. none of the above