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1601.

Select an appropriate pronoun for the blank. Ravi bought a new shirt. He put _________ in the cupboard.

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Select an appropriate pronoun for the blank.

Ravi bought a new shirt. He put _________ in the cupboard.


1602.

After recovering from infection of ringworm, Reena thought that all fungi are harmful for human kind, as these spoil food and cause various diseases. But her elder sister told him that not all fungi are harmful, some are quite useful such as in making bread, vitamins, Medicines (antibiotics) and in decomposing organic wastes.(i) Name any fungus which is used in bread making.(ii) Name any fungus which is the source of some medicine.​(iii) What ecological benefit is shown by fungi?

Answer» After recovering from infection of ringworm, Reena thought that all fungi are harmful for human kind, as these spoil food and cause various diseases. But her elder sister told him that not all fungi are harmful, some are quite useful such as in making bread, vitamins, Medicines (antibiotics) and in decomposing organic wastes.

(i) Name any fungus which is used in bread making.

(ii) Name any fungus which is the source of some medicine.

​(iii) What ecological benefit is shown by fungi?
1603.

Select the method(s) of irrigation which can be employed in an uneven land.(i) Moat (ii) Sprinkler(iii) Chain Pump(iv) Drip System

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Select the method(s) of irrigation which can be employed in an uneven land.



(i) Moat

(ii) Sprinkler

(iii) Chain Pump

(iv) Drip System



1604.

Which of the following statements are true?I : All complete flowers are bisexualII : All bisexual flowers are completeIII : Achlamydeous flowers are incomplete

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Which of the following statements are true?

I : All complete flowers are bisexual

II : All bisexual flowers are complete

III : Achlamydeous flowers are incomplete

1605.

Low visibility during cold weather is due to:

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Low visibility during cold weather is due to:


1606.

At an individual level, how can you help reduce air pollution? [5 MARKS]

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At an individual level, how can you help reduce air pollution? [5 MARKS]

1607.

A highly poisonous animal X which inhabits crop fields is commonly known as the friend of the farmer. It eats up pests like Y and saves the crops from damage. The animal X is killed in large numbers to obtain its Z which sells in the market at a high price. What are X, Y and Z?

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A highly poisonous animal X which inhabits crop fields is commonly known as the friend of the farmer. It eats up pests like Y and saves the crops from damage. The animal X is killed in large numbers to obtain its Z which sells in the market at a high price. What are X, Y and Z?

1608.

Hello sir/madam Is the production of test tube babies a result of external fertilization? Thank you Khushi.

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Hello sir/madam

Is the production of test tube babies a result of external fertilization?

Thank you

Khushi.

1609.

What is a broadcast sowing method?

Answer» What is a broadcast sowing method?
1610.

The DNA of bacterium is not

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The DNA of bacterium is not


1611.

(a) Explain the term 'fertilisation'. Describe the process of fertilisation in human beings. (b) Draw a labelled diagram to show the fertilisation of a human egg by a sperm to form a zygote.

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(a) Explain the term 'fertilisation'. Describe the process of fertilisation in human beings.

(b) Draw a labelled diagram to show the fertilisation of a human egg by a sperm to form a zygote.

1612.

Internal fertilisation does not occur in

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Internal fertilisation does not occur in


1613.

How many full grown trees are needed to make 1 tonne of paper ?

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How many full grown trees are needed to make 1 tonne of paper ?

1614.

why the sperm is fuse with egg cell from animal pole & not fuse with other side of egg cell

Answer» why the sperm is fuse with egg cell from animal pole & not fuse with other side of egg cell
1615.

Why do you think curd sets faster in summer than in winter? Could you please check my answer is correct Curd sets faster in summer than in winter due to the warmth in the atmosphere. In this warmth the micro organisms present in the curd starts reproducing quickly thus making more of its kind. Whereas in winter the cold atmosphere reduces the Reproduction of lactobacillus so curd takes time to set in winter as compared to Summers

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Why do you think curd sets faster in summer than in winter?

Could you please check my answer is correct

Curd sets faster in summer than in winter due to the warmth in the atmosphere. In this warmth the micro organisms present in the curd starts reproducing quickly thus making more of its kind. Whereas in winter the cold atmosphere reduces the Reproduction of lactobacillus so curd takes time to set in winter as compared to Summers

1616.

Why should we conserve biodiversity?

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Why should we conserve biodiversity?

1617.

What are pimples? How are pimples formed?

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What are pimples? How are pimples formed?

1618.

Where are sinuses present in Periplaneta americana?

Answer» Where are sinuses present in Periplaneta americana?
1619.

What is the significance of the atrio ventricular node and the atrio ventricular bundle in the functioning of the heart?

Answer» What is the significance of the atrio ventricular node and the atrio ventricular bundle in the functioning of the heart?
1620.

Mr. Ben is a teacher by profession. One day when he was correcting the answer sheets of his students he had a fight with his wife over the phone. Meanwhile, the paper which he was correcting he awarded zero marks to the child for drawing the diagram shown below. The question to which this diagram was drawn was 'Draw a neat labelled diagram of an animal cell'. Based on the information provided select the correct option from the following.

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Mr. Ben is a teacher by profession. One day when he was correcting the answer sheets of his students he had a fight with his wife over the phone. Meanwhile, the paper which he was correcting he awarded zero marks to the child for drawing the diagram shown below.

The question to which this diagram was drawn was 'Draw a neat labelled diagram of an animal cell'. Based on the information provided select the correct option from the following.


1621.

Write down few cases where a person might need glucose drink.

Answer» Write down few cases where a person might need glucose drink.


1622.

Spirogyra is an example of

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Spirogyra is an example of


1623.

What does ATP molecules produced by mitochondria consist of ?

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What does ATP molecules produced by mitochondria consist of ?

1624.

What is pasteurisation?

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What is pasteurisation?

1625.

55.The focal length of the objective and eyepiece of a compound microscope are 4cm and 6cm.respectively.if object is placed at a distance 6 cm in front of objective lens.the maximum magnification of microscope is

Answer» 55.The focal length of the objective and eyepiece of a compound microscope are 4cm and 6cm.respectively.if object is placed at a distance 6 cm in front of objective lens.the maximum magnification of microscope is
1626.

Which of the following crops would enrich the soil with nitrogen ? (a) apple (b) pea (c) paddy (d) potato

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Which of the following crops would enrich the soil with nitrogen ?

(a) apple (b) pea (c) paddy (d) potato

1627.

Arrange the following steps in order.i. Sperms survive for a short period in the vagina's acidic secretions.ii. The sperms travel through the uterus followed by the fallopian tube.iii. The sperms which survive reach the cervix.iv. The sperms then reach the egg for fertilization.

Answer» Arrange the following steps in order.



i. Sperms survive for a short period in the vagina's acidic secretions.

ii. The sperms travel through the uterus followed by the fallopian tube.

iii. The sperms which survive reach the cervix.

iv. The sperms then reach the egg for fertilization.
1628.

What is the differemce between primary and secondary growth in plants?

Answer» What is the differemce between primary and secondary growth in plants?
1629.

Identify the part that produces the female gamete.

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Identify the part that produces the female gamete.

1630.

A is larger than an ecosystem and can have multiple ecosystems within itself.

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A is larger than an ecosystem and can have multiple ecosystems within itself.
1631.

Explain how viruses differ from other microbes?

Answer» Explain how viruses differ from other microbes?
1632.

Question 20State whether the following statements are True or False. If false, correct the statement:(a) External fertilisation can occur both in water and on land.(b) The eggs of fish are covered by hard shells for protection.(c) Human egg has a head, middle piece and tail.(d) In adult human females, a single mature egg is released into an oviduct every month.

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Question 20

State whether the following statements are True or False. If false, correct the statement:

(a) External fertilisation can occur both in water and on land.

(b) The eggs of fish are covered by hard shells for protection.

(c) Human egg has a head, middle piece and tail.

(d) In adult human females, a single mature egg is released into an oviduct every month.



1633.

Specific conserved places with huge biodiversity or a variety of life forms are known as:

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Specific conserved places with huge biodiversity or a variety of life forms are known as:


1634.

What do plasma membrane do?

Answer» What do plasma membrane do?
1635.

__________________ is vascular layer containing connective tissue.

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__________________ is vascular layer containing connective tissue.


1636.

In the upper atmosphere, ____ gets converted to ozone.

Answer» In the upper atmosphere, ____ gets converted to ozone.
1637.

Interferons are synthesized in response to infection by a) mycoplasma b) bacteria c) viruses d) fungi [1 mark]

Answer» Interferons are synthesized in response to infection by
a) mycoplasma
b) bacteria
c) viruses
d) fungi
[1 mark]
1638.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about viruses?i. Viruses are smallest among the microorganisms.ii. Viruses can live freely.iii. Viruses use the host cell to reproduce.iv. Viruses do not have DNA or RNA.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about viruses?


i. Viruses are smallest among the microorganisms.


ii. Viruses can live freely.


iii. Viruses use the host cell to reproduce.


iv. Viruses do not have DNA or RNA.



1639.

“Nervous and hormonal systems together perform the function of control and coordination in human beings.” Justify the statement.

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“Nervous and hormonal systems together perform the function of control and coordination in human beings.” Justify the statement.

1640.

The most important elements involved in the photolysis of water and evolution of oxygen in chloroplasts are________. (You can choose more than one option)

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The most important elements involved in the photolysis of water and evolution of oxygen in chloroplasts are________. (You can choose more than one option)


1641.

Overgrazing leads to desertification . Why?

Answer» Overgrazing leads to desertification . Why?
1642.

Label the parts of plants used in the grafting process.

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Label the parts of plants used in the grafting process.



1643.

:Highest water potential is that of:

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:Highest water potential is that of:


1644.

Which of the following is correct about pollen grain?

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Which of the following is correct about pollen grain?


1645.

What are probiotic foods? Discuss their mechanism in the human body.

Answer» What are probiotic foods? Discuss their mechanism in the human body.
1646.

During composting, the pit is filled with:

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During composting, the pit is filled with:



1647.

Is it a good practice to remove grass and small plants that are growing in open, unused fields? Give reason to support your answer.

Answer» Is it a good practice to remove grass and small plants that are growing in open, unused fields? Give reason to support your answer.
1648.

What are invasive alien species?

Answer» What are invasive alien species?
1649.

All of the following can cause hyperventilation exceptAnd how do these correct options cause hyperventilation?Options:1. Bronchial asthma2. Acidosis3. Hyperthyroidism 4. Severe obesity

Answer» All of the following can cause hyperventilation except
And how do these correct options cause hyperventilation?

Options:


1. Bronchial asthma

2. Acidosis

3. Hyperthyroidism

4. Severe obesity
1650.

Cretinism is caused due to

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Cretinism is caused due to