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10201.

Identify Trachea in this diagram

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Identify Trachea in this diagram


10202.

Which of the following does not occur during the Calvin cycle?

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Which of the following does not occur during the Calvin cycle?


10203.

Which of the following factors can directly affect health?

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Which of the following factors can directly affect health?


10204.

Guard cells differ from other epidermal cells in having:

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Guard cells differ from other epidermal cells in having:


10205.

The major reason for extinction of Dinosaurs from the planet is _________.

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The major reason for extinction of Dinosaurs from the planet is _________.


10206.

Saliva in the mouth converts ________ into _________ .

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Saliva in the mouth converts ________ into _________ .


10207.

Which one of the following growth regulator is used for rooting the leaves of Bryophyllum?

Answer» Which one of the following growth regulator is used for rooting the leaves of Bryophyllum?
10208.

What is serum?

Answer» What is serum?
10209.

All the following are nucleotides of RNA except

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All the following are nucleotides of RNA except


10210.

Which part of alimentary canal does not secrete any enzyme but digestion happens?

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Which part of alimentary canal does not secrete any enzyme but digestion happens?

10211.

What are vestigial organs? Name two vestigial organs found in human body

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What are vestigial organs? Name two vestigial organs found in human body

10212.

Define chemotropism. Give one example of chemotropism. State whether this example is of positive chemotropism or negative chemotropism.

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Define chemotropism. Give one example of chemotropism. State whether this example is of positive chemotropism or negative chemotropism.

10213.

What is the name of in-built 'arrangement' in our body which controls the timing and amount of hormones released by various endocrine glands in the body?

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What is the name of in-built 'arrangement' in our body which controls the timing and amount of hormones released by various endocrine glands in the body?

10214.

Blood vessel carrying blood to the walls of the heart.

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Blood vessel carrying blood to the walls of the heart.


10215.

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet is called ________.

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The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet is called ________.


10216.

Over the period of 8 years, the bubonic plague is responsible for reducing the population of the entire Earth by ___ of its size.

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Over the period of 8 years, the bubonic plague is responsible for reducing the population of the entire Earth by ___ of its size.


10217.

Ions diffuse freely along their (i)_____, from the region of (ii)_____ concentration and (iii)_____ charge to the region of (iv)_____ concentration and (v)_____ charge.

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Ions diffuse freely along their (i)_____, from the region of (ii)_____ concentration and (iii)_____ charge to the region of (iv)_____ concentration and (v)_____ charge.


10218.

A multicellular organism which reproduces by budding is : (a) Amoeba (b) Yeast (c) Leishmania (d) Hydra

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A multicellular organism which reproduces by budding is :
(a) Amoeba
(b) Yeast
(c) Leishmania
(d) Hydra

10219.

Veins and arteries carry blood. Which of these carry blood : (a) away from the heart ? (b) back to the heart ?

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Veins and arteries carry blood. Which of these carry blood :
(a) away from the heart ?
(b) back to the heart ?

10220.

(a) Name the various organs of the human excretory system. (b) Draw a neat labeled diagram of the human excretory system. (c) What is the function of the excretory system in humans?

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(a) Name the various organs of the human excretory system.
(b) Draw a neat labeled diagram of the human excretory system.
(c) What is the function of the excretory system in humans?

10221.

Is it true that classification and evolution are interlinked?

Answer» Is it true that classification and evolution are interlinked?
10222.

In the back of the tongue which sense of taste is recognized?

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In the back of the tongue which sense of taste is recognized?


10223.

(a) A person cannot read newspaper placed nearer than 50 cm from his eyes. Name the defect of vision he is suffering from. Draw a ray diagram to illustrate this defect. List its two possible causes. Draw a ray diagram to show how this defect may be corrected using a lens of appropriate focal length. (b) We see advertisements for eye donation on television or in newspapers. Write the importance of such advertisements.

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(a) A person cannot read newspaper placed nearer than 50 cm from his eyes. Name the defect of vision he is suffering from. Draw a ray diagram to illustrate this defect. List its two possible causes. Draw a ray diagram to show how this defect may be corrected using a lens of appropriate focal length.

(b) We see advertisements for eye donation on television or in newspapers. Write the importance of such advertisements.

10224.

In internal fertilisation, there is always ________.

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In internal fertilisation, there is always ________.


10225.

In a hydroelectric power plant, moving water is used for driving the wheels of a turbine to generate electricity. If the change in kinetic energy of turbine is 1200 J in 2 minutes then the power generated is

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In a hydroelectric power plant, moving water is used for driving the wheels of a turbine to generate electricity. If the change in kinetic energy of turbine is 1200 J in 2 minutes then the power generated is


10226.

DIRECTIONS: Match Column I with Column II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the columns. Column−I (Diseases)Colum−II (Cause)A. Small PoxP. BacteriaB. CholeraQ. VirusC. MalariaR. Deficiency of mineralsD. AnaemiaS. Female mosquito

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DIRECTIONS: Match Column I with Column II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the columns.


ColumnI (Diseases)ColumII (Cause)A. Small PoxP. BacteriaB. CholeraQ. VirusC. MalariaR. Deficiency of mineralsD. AnaemiaS. Female mosquito


10227.

Who was the first person to describe the pathway of blood through veins and arteries?

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Who was the first person to describe the pathway of blood through veins and arteries?


10228.

A clean ___ face made the resemblance more pronounced than it would otherwise have been.

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A clean ___ face made the resemblance more pronounced than it would otherwise have been.

10229.

What is mean by natural selection?

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What is mean by natural selection?

10230.

The __ checks the entry of food into the respiratory tract.

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The __ checks the entry of food into the respiratory tract.

10231.

Match the terms in column I with their explanations in column II. [5 MARKS] Column I Column II (a) Genetics (i) Chromosomes similar in size and shape. (b) Autosomes (ii) The alternative forms of a gene. (c) Recessive (iii) Study of laws of inheritance of characters. (d) Allele (iv) A gene that can express only when in a similar pair. (e) Homologous chromosomes (v) Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes.

Answer» Match the terms in column I with their explanations in column II. [5 MARKS]
Column I Column II
(a) Genetics (i) Chromosomes similar in size and shape.
(b) Autosomes (ii) The alternative forms of a gene.
(c) Recessive (iii) Study of laws of inheritance of characters.
(d) Allele (iv) A gene that can express only when in a similar pair.
(e) Homologous chromosomes (v) Chromosomes other than the pair of sex chromosomes.
10232.

Given below is a highly schematic diagram of the human blood circulatory system. (a) Which part (state the number) represents the hearts? Give reason ink support of your answer. (b) Which numbers represent the following respectively? Aorta Renal vein Hepatic portal vein Stomach Pulmonary artery Dorsal aorta Superior vena cava

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Given below is a highly schematic diagram of the human blood circulatory system.
(a) Which part (state the number) represents the hearts? Give reason ink support of your answer.
(b) Which numbers represent the following respectively?
Aorta Renal vein
Hepatic portal vein Stomach
Pulmonary artery Dorsal aorta
Superior vena cava

10233.

Mention the tools for tracing evolutionary relationship

Answer» Mention the tools for tracing evolutionary relationship
10234.

Name and define the process responsible for ascent of sap

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Name and define the process responsible for ascent of sap

10235.

Differentiate between endocrine and nervous system

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Differentiate between endocrine and nervous system

10236.

Which one of the following is the natural fruit ripening hormone?

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Which one of the following is the natural fruit ripening hormone?


10237.

Anaerobic respiration in the muscles produces:

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Anaerobic respiration in the muscles produces:


10238.

The placenta is in the centre in which of these plants?

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The placenta is in the centre in which of these plants?


10239.

The materials transported during organic translocation by phloem is/are ___ .

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The materials transported during organic translocation by phloem is/are ___ .


10240.

Adult human RBCs are enucleated. Which of the following statement(s) is/are the most appropriate explanation for this feature? (a) They do not need to reproduce. (b) They are somatic cells. (c) They do not metabolise. (d) They have a high surface area to volume ratio for more oxygen to be transported.

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Adult human RBCs are enucleated. Which of the following statement(s) is/are the most appropriate explanation for this feature?
(a) They do not need to reproduce.
(b) They are somatic cells.
(c) They do not metabolise.
(d) They have a high surface area to volume ratio for more oxygen to be transported.


10241.

What is the correct labelling for this part?

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What is the correct labelling for this part?


10242.

Students were asked to observe the permanent slides showing different stages of budding in yeast under high power of a microscope. (a) Which adjustment screw (coarse/fine) were you asked to move to focus the slides? (b) Draw three diagrams in correct sequence showing budding in yeast.

Answer» Students were asked to observe the permanent slides showing different stages of budding in yeast under high power of a microscope.
(a) Which adjustment screw (coarse/fine) were you asked to move to focus the slides?
(b) Draw three diagrams in correct sequence showing budding in yeast.
10243.

The space between the cornea and the lens of the eye is called ________ .

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The space between the cornea and the lens of the eye is called ________ .


10244.

Question 2 Acid rain happens because (a) sun leads to heating of the upper layer of atmosphere (b) burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere (c) electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds (d) earth atmosphere contains acids

Answer» Question 2
Acid rain happens because


(a) sun leads to heating of the upper layer of atmosphere
(b) burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere
(c) electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds
(d) earth atmosphere contains acids
10245.

Mucus production in nose is advantageous because it ____.

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Mucus production in nose is advantageous because it ____.


10246.

First vaccine was produced by

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First vaccine was produced by


10247.

Ram is suffering from Beri-Beri. This is due to the lack of____ in his diet.

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Ram is suffering from Beri-Beri. This is due to the lack of____ in his diet.


10248.

What is relfex arc?Explain does it need brain in action or not

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What is relfex arc?Explain does it need brain in action or not

10249.

Explain excretion in plants with full details

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Explain excretion in plants with full details

10250.

Why does our heart stops for a while when we sneeze ?

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Why does our heart stops for a while when we sneeze ?