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Identify the following: i. Software that literally spies on what is being done on a computer. ii. It seeks to compromise a DNS server so that users can be redirected to unsafe websites. |
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Answer» i. Spyware ii. DNS Poisoning |
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Identify the errors in the following HTML code. Also write the correct code.<OL TYPE= “a” START= “f”> |
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Answer» The start attribute should be assigned a numeric value. Correct code is: <OL TYPE= “a” START=6> |
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| 6103. |
What is the purpose of “FORM” in web page ? |
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Answer» HTML form on a web page allows a user to enter data that can be processed. |
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| 6104. |
Write the HTML command to create a button in a form with the caption “Click Me”. |
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Answer» <INPUT TYPE=”BUTTON” VALUE=“Click Me”> |
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Observe the figure given below and do as directed:The object on the left hand side shows the position and size of the image for frame 1. The colour of the object is blue.The object on the right hand side shows the position and size of the image for frame 20. The colour of the object is green.The circle on frame 1 moves and transforms into an ellipse on frame 20.Write the procedure and property settings for animating the above scenario. |
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Answer» The following steps have to be followed to animate the given scenario:
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Define layer. Write one advantage of using layers in Flash. |
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Answer» A layer is like a transparent sheet stacked on top of each other which may contains different scenes of a flash movie. Advantage: - It is used to organise the artwork, photographs, text and animation in a single file. |
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| 6107. |
What is Frame rate? |
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Answer» Frame rate is used to set the speed of animation. If frame rate is low then animation will be slow otherwise it is fast. Frame rate is expressed in frames per second (FPS). |
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| 6108. |
Mention any one use of Multimedia in healthcare. |
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| 6109. |
What do you understand by Market Segmentation? Explain the process with the help of examples. |
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Answer» Market segmentation – is the process of breaking down a larger market into smaller segments with specific characteristics. It helps to customize a product/ service and also evolve the advertising strategy to reach the target group. Target market segments are typically divided into (Process) – 1. Geographic- based on the socio- economic structure of rural urban population is different and affects the purchasing power. 2. Demographic – many factors affect the customers as individual like age, race, religion, gender, income level, family size, occupation, education level and marital status. 3. Behavioristic – customers reason for purchasing a product can be varied and complex. It could be fascination with a product or identification with a brand or loyalty with an existing brand or it could be the cost etc. 4. Psychographic - the desire for the felling of elevated status, enhanced appearance and feeling rich are some considerations. It applies specially to luxury items. |
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What are the uses of multimedia? |
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Answer» Following are the possible areas of application of multimedia: Can be used as a great support in planning and executing any project; Can be used to explain or propose a concept; Using Multimedia while preparing a content for any topic makes the process more organized and precise. |
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Are online versions of newspapers a profitable enterprise in India? Why do you think so? |
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Answer» Online versions of newspapers are not a profitable enterprise in India - Access to the Internet is fairly widespread in the cities, though mainly via Cyber Cafes, schools,colleges and offices, though the cost of access at home is still unaffordable for most Indians. Home access to the net is limited to a small minority of the upper middle class in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. The situation in rural areas is far worse. Except for around five thousand e-choupals (Internet Kiosks), rural India is ill-served. |
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Briefly explain the two broad categories of a newspaper format giving suitable examples. |
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Answer» The analysis of newspaper content suggests two broad categories of newspaper format
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What is ‘Comparative Advertising’? |
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Answer» Comparative advertising compares one brand directly or indirectly with one or more competing brands. This is very common and is used by nearly every major industry. This type of advertising is particularly resorted to by companies that are introducing a new product in a competitive market. |
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State any two differences between the works of Lumiere Brothers and Georges Melies. |
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Answer» Lumiere-Realism, Documentary. Melies- Non-realism, Fantasy. |
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What is understood by genres in films? |
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Answer» A genre is standardization of certain situations, character types, settings and other such conventions. Each genre has its specificities and its own history. Comedy, Western, Gangster, Detective, Film Noir, Musical, Sci-fi etc. |
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| 6116. |
What is multimedia? |
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Answer» Multimedia are the means to process and structure information into a well defined structure. Multimedia are called so because it incorporates many other media such as text, graphics, animation, audio and video. |
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Rajesh was a chemical engineer working for a company selling insect killer spray. He was aware how this product could harm the health of the users and was constantly looking for ways to improve the product. Filled with innovative zeal, he worked hard and developed a mosquito repellent which produces sonic waves to drive away mosquitoes. It is non-smoky and does not emit any kind of fragrance or odour. It was safe to use as the sonic waves do not affect human beings or plants. He decided to name his product as ‘Dengularia Free’. The product was to be packed in a corrugated box with an extension cord as free gift. Its price was fixed at Rs. 260 per unit. A replacement warranty for one year will be given as an introductory offer. He decided to sell this product through agents who will sell to both, the wholesalers and retailers depending upon the market to be catered.Quoting the lines from the above para, identify any three elements of marketing mix used by Rajesh. |
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Answer» a) Product- He decided to name his product as ‘Dengularia Free’. b) Place- He decided to sell this product through agents who will sell to both, the wholesalers and retailers depending upon the market to be catered. c) Promotion- The product was to be packed in a corrugated box with an extension cord as free gift. Or A replacement warranty for one year will be given as an introductory offer. d) Price- Its price was fixed at Rs. 260 per unit. |
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State any six drawbacks of “Public Issue”. |
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Answer» Drawbacks While there are benefits to going public, it also means additional obligations and reporting requirements such as: a. Increasing accountability to public shareholders b. Need to maintain dividend and profit growth trends c. Becoming more vulnerable to an unwelcome takeover d. Need to observe and adhere strictly to the rules and regulations by governing bodies e. Increasing costs in complying with higher level of reporting requirements f. Relinquishing some control of the company following the public offering g. Suffering a loss of privacy as a result of media interest |
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Pink & Blue Stores sells 1000 insulated water bottles annually. Demand for the product is uniform. Purchase Cost per bottle is Rs.50. Holding cost per annum is 10% of purchase cost. Ordering cost is Rs. 100 per order. Calculate the Economic Ordering Quantity for bottles? |
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Answer» Economic Ordering Quantity = √(2PD/C) Thus as : annual demand (D) = 1000 bottles. Order cost (P) = Rs. 100 Annual carrying cost of 1 unit (C/i) = 10% X 50= Rs.5 EOQ = √(2 x 1000 x 100/5 = 200 units. |
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What is Mis en scene? |
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Answer» Mise en scene [ pronounced 'meez-ahn-sen"] is a French term that literally means ' to put into scene' or ' staging an action'. This usually includes production design, set, location, actors and their movements, costumes, make up, sound, shot compositions and lighting.. |
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Explain the following media effects theories: Uses and gratification Propaganda |
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Answer» Uses and gratification – given by Katz in 1960‟s and asked a different question „What do the audiences do with the media‟? It postulates that „media‟ is a highly available product and audiences use this product in the same way as they would use any other product or service. Consumers of the media product are active and they shop around, consider alternatives and make choices. Propaganda – it is considered to be the content that tries to portray „an ideology‟ as the best and other view points as being unacceptable or evil in nature. It is generally biased towards one agenda. Propaganda is usually of two types – Direct and Subtle propaganda. |
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Explain the concept of Mise-en-Scene. |
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Answer» Mise-en-Scene – is a French Term which literally means "to put into scene‟ or "staging an action‟. It signifies director‟s control over frames and individual shots. The term originated in the art of theatre in Europe. |
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Write full form of FM and AIR. |
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Answer» FM – Frequency Modulation and AIR – All India Radio. |
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Which software is used for audio editing in a multimedia project? |
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Answer» Audio Editing Software – Sound Free/ Sound Forge. |
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| 6125. |
Analyse the script-structure and features of Soap Operas. |
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Answer» Script-Structure of a Soap-Opera – the plot of a soap opera has a few parallel tracks and sub-plots in the storyline which run simultaneously with the main story. This is usually done to provide bigger substance for the soap-opera. The flexibility of tracks and characters are intrinsic to the planning of a soap opera. The possibilities of mid- course correction are also a highlight. |
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Evaluate the various functions of advertising. |
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Answer» Various functions of advertising are – it introduces a new product into the market, it helps distinguish a product from its competitors, through persistent message and associations, it creates a brand identity, it sustains interest in an existing brand, it creates brand loyalty, it expands sales, it creates new demand, it creates a buzz and keeps the idea of the product going. |
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Describe the various computer hardware that are required to create multimedia projects. |
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Answer» The answer can be drawn from the following CPU- The CPU of a multimedia computer should be at least 486 with math coprocessor. The Pentium processor is more efficient and is usually referred in Multimedia. RAM of 16 MBs is minimally needed too, but a RAM of 32/64 MBs will make the process faster and more efficient. Monitor- A monitor is used to see the computer output. Generally, it displays 25 rows and 80 columns of text. The text or graphics in a monitor is created as a result of an arrangement of tiny dots, called pixels. Resolution is the amount of details the monitor can render.. Video grabbing card- To convert the analog video signal (VCR or video camera) to a digital signal, the computer requires special equipment called video grabbing card. Sound card- A computer can be used to compose music and for recognition of speech and synthesis. For this the computer needs to convert the conventional sound signals to digital signals. CD Rom Drive- CD Rom has become a massive storage capacity of data upto 680 megabytes. Transfer Rate- Transfer rate is the amount of data the drive can transfer at a sustained rate from the CD to the CPU. Scanner- Scanner is an external hardware equipment connected to the computer which converts photographs to digital format attached to the computer. Touchscreen- A touchscreen is used where the user is required to touch the surface of the screen or monitor. |
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Explain the process of Adaptation. |
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Answer» Process of Adaptation – during the process of adaptation – (i) A new narrative is formed, (ii) The new narrative is formed in another medium, (iii) Script-writer and director is the new author of this narrative, (iv) Historical and cultural context of the original may change, (v) The new narrative is an interpretation of the original, (vi) Cinema is able to add new things as it can borrow liberally from other arts, (vii) Cinema is able to do so, as it is a recording medium. |
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What is Multimedia? What are the various types of hardware used in creating a multimedia project? |
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Answer» Multimedia is a means to process and structure information into a well-defined structure. Multimedia is called so because it incorporates many other media such as text, graphics, animation, audio and video. Students can explain the following hardware devices – CPU, Monitor, Scanner, Touchscreen, Video grabbing card, mouse etc. |
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Analyse how the advertising pitch of a new product is different from a well-established one. |
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Answer» Every campaign pitches itself at a level depending upon its purpose. If it is introducing a new product in a competitive market, then it will be an aggressive campaign, one that is aimed at catching everyone‟s attention by creating a buzz in the market about the new product. If it is an already well-established product then it may take less aggressive tone and may be will to seek to appeal in a familiar way to the customer. It will seek to renew the already established bond in an innovative way. The audio-visual strategy or the nature of the images and text will depend upon the „the pitch‟ that has been set. |
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What were the technological factors that facilitated the growth and development of press. |
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Answer» The main technologies that facilitated the development of large-scale printing and distribution of print material were the printing press, the telegraph and the railways. The industrial revolution and the growth of capitalism, democracy and the public sphere provided the impetus and the support for rapid developments in the press. |
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Compare and contrast the following newspapers formats : Tabloid, Broadsheet, Berliner |
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Answer» Tabloid Press – casual approach, news mainly about celebrities gossip, more pictures less text, broad catchy headlines, conversational catchy language, shorter and thinner than broadsheet, deals with private lives of celebrities (yellow journalism). Eg – Mumbai Mirror Broadsheet Press – serious and important news, less pictures and more text, simple linear headlines, formal language, broader & longer than tabloid, expensive than tabloid, quality press. Eg – The Hindu. Berliner – is a little narrower and shorter than the broadsheet and slightly taller and wider than the tabloid. Like the broadsheet it connotes quality and serious journalism. It is popular in European and North American countries. Example – La Monde, The Guardian, Mint. |
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Evaluate the impact of Expressionism and Neo-Realism on International Cinema. |
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Answer» Neo-Realism – a moment in art is always a product of historical conditions in different societies. It is seen that a certain set of beliefs or an ideology is shared between creative minds of the period. Every school of thought has its rise and fall. A moment call Neo-Realism emerged in Italy during World War II and the fall of fascism. Popular cinema in 1940s was completely divorced from real life. They presented super rich, luxurious lifestyle of characters that the audience could not relate to. Many of these films were full of curios like the white telephone on which characters were often seen chatting at length. To present the reality Neo-Realism brought authenticity of a documentary reality to stories, characters and situation. This authenticity was achieved through new means like casting non actors even in lead roles, casting stars in non-glamorous roles, shooting on actual locations, and by filming simple stories with simple characters. Prominent directors were – Luchino Visconti (The Earth Trembles) and Vittorio De Sica (Bicycle Thieves) Expressionism – „the reality of the inner world projected‟. German expressionism was a movement that ran parallel to the soviets in 1920‟s. But there mood and preoccupation were totally different. Germans were recovering from a shattering defeat in the World War I. The humiliation of Treat of Versallies added insult to the injury. Germany was being bled of its income and resources. The existential angst of those times was reflected in the films of that period. Most films dealt with realities that were nightmarish. Expressionism is a break from the reality with imagined landscape. Thus to move away from reality of the everyday life, filmmakers constructed a symbolic one. This movement got its name from the term expressionism that had existed in visual and dramatic arts. An expressionist does not see but has „Visions‟. Eg – Vincent Van Gogh (Netherlands), Edvard Munchi (Norway) etc. |
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What do you understand by the terms: Yellow Journalism, Chequebook Journalism, Sting Journalism and Page 3 Journalism? |
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Answer» Tabloid Journalism' is frequently termed 'yellow journalism' primarily because of its tendency to sensationalize and trivialise events, issues and people. Tabloid journalists are believed to indulge in 'Chequebook Journalism' which implies that the subjects of the news stories are bribed to sell their 'true confessions'. Such journalists are also believed to indulge in 'keyhole journalism' or 'sting journalism' in their attempts to probe the private sexual infidelities and peccadilloes of well-known people and public officials. Then there is 'Page 3' Journalism which focuses on the social lives of celebrities and film stars and sports heroes. |
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Explain the difference between analogue and digital signals. |
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Answer» Analogue Signal- An analogue signal is any continuous signal. Varying quality of a signal represents changes in the process. Analogue is usually thought of in an electrical context; however, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other systems may also convey analogue signals. Digital Signal- A digital system uses discrete (discontinuous) values. The information represented can be either discrete, such as numbers, letters or icons, or continuous, such as sounds, images, and other measurements of continuous systems. |
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What are the important characteristics of narrative according to Jerome Bruner. |
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Answer» Jerome Brumer an eminent psychologist outlines 10 important characteristics of narrative in his book “The Narrative Construction of Reality” –Time, Particularity, Characters with quality, Story, Canonicity and breach, Referentiality, Genericness, Normativeness, Context Sensitivity and Negotiability and Narrative Accrual. |
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According to Jerome Bruner what are the important characteristics of a narrative. |
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Answer» Jerome Bruner outlines ten important characteristics of Narrative and some can be stated in a simplified manner as follows 1. Time - Narratives take place over a period of time. 2. Particularity: Narratives deal with particular events. 3. Characters with qualities: The characters within Narratives have "beliefs, desires, theories, values, and so on". 4. Story: Narratives are composed as a selected series of events that constitute a "story." 5. Canonicity and breach: Stories are about some unusual happenings that "breaches" the canonical (i.e. normal) state. |
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(i) State the principle on which the working of an optical fiber is based.(ii) What are the necessary conditions for this phenomenon to occur? |
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Answer» (i) The working of optical fiber is based on total internal reflection. Statement: When a light ray goes from denser to rarer medium at an angle greater than critical angle, the ray is totally reflected in first (denser) medium. This phenomenon is called total internal reflection. (ii) Conditions: (a) Ray of light must go from denser medium to rarer medium. (b) Angle of incdience must be greater than critical angle (i.e.,i > C). |
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Describe some of the recent forms of advertising. |
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Answer» Celebrity endorsements can be very popular and build strong associations in the buyers. Merchandise- good, clothes bearing the logo or names or designs of the products are another popular way to advertise, but it will be limited to the class of buyers. Games (Mobile and computer) can be devised to promote the brand, but the reach is limited to mostly the young or tech savvy consumers. Covert advertising is presently a hot trend in promoting products and services. It embeds a product or brand in entertainment and media. |
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Differentiate between molarity and molality of a solution, |
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Answer» Molality of a solution does not change on changing the temperature of the solution while molarity does change. |
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Differentiate between molarity and molality of a solution. |
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Answer» Molality of a solution does not change on changing the temperature of the solution while molarity does change. |
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What is quota sampling? Do you agree that the quota sampling is more reflective of the entire group? Give reasons in favour of your view. |
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Answer» "Quota sampling is a method for selecting survey participants. In quota sampling, a population is first segmented into mutually exclusive sub-groups. Then judgment is used to select the subjects or units from each segment based on a specified proportion." {Rest of the answer is subjective} |
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"But Sadao searching the spot of black in the twilight sea that night, had his reward‟. What was the reward? |
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Why did Roger Skunk go to the wizard? |
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"Sophie's dream world clashes with the world of her family and friends”. Bring out the stark difference between the two worlds. |
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Reading the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : .......... On their slag heap, these childrenWear skins peeped through by bones and spectacles of steelWith mended glass, like bottle bits on stones.(a) Name the poem and the poet.(b) Explain : ‘slag heap.’(c) What future awaits these children ?(d) Name the figure of speech used in the third line. |
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Answer» (a) An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum; Stephen Spender. (b) Refers to garbage dump, mound of industrial waste/ slum. Detailed Answer : ‘Slag heaps’ refers to the badly nourished and very weak bodies of the children who live in poor conditions in slum. They are just like unwanted waste materials. (c) Dark/bleak/dismal/hopeless/painted with fog/miserable. Detailed Answer : The poet thinks that these children have a dark and bleak future. There is no chance of any growth or progress. It is very difficult to say whether they will be able to fulfill their dreams or not. (d) Simile/Alliteration |
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Why is the use of unleaded petrol recommended for motor vehicles equipped with catalytic converters? |
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Answer» Motor vehicles equipped with catalytic converter should use unleaded petrol because lead in the petrol inactivates the catalyst. |
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Name two green-house gases produced by anaerobic microbes. |
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Answer» Carbon-dioxide and methane. |
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Why do predators avoid eating Monarch butterfly? How does the butterfly develop this protective feature? |
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Answer» The Monarch butterfly is highly distasteful to its predator (birds) because of a special chemical present in its body. It acquires this chemical during its caterpillar stage by feeding on a poisonous weed. |
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What is the host called that produces a foreign gene product? What is this product called? |
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Answer» The host that produces a foreign gene product is called competent host. The product is called recombinant protein. |
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