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2851.

the lives of children with medical needs, the homeless and victims of natural disasters. Apart from donations in cash, they collect dry ration, old clothes, shoes, toys, books and medicines from donors. At Apaar Foundation’s office in Bhopal the material collected is segregated, classified and put in shelves and boxes that are labelled systematically. There is a specific place for each of these items and volunteers put everything at their respective places.The volunteer work is divided into specific jobs like fund raising, field visits, social media updates and so on. Each volunteer is part of a particular team, depending on their competency and training. Each volunteer becomes specialised in their respective field, leading to efficient utilisation of human effort. Identify and explain two principles of management adopted by Apaar Foundation.

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Following are two principles of management adopted by Apaar Foundation : 

(i) Principle of order – Principle of order suggests that objects and the people should be properly arranged in an order. A certain place should be specifically marked for each object and each individual. For example, production manager maybe allotted an office room in the factory and a typist would be allotted a particular table and a typing machine. Thus, there are two aspects to order: 

  • Material order i.e., arrangement of things. 
  • Social order i.e., arrangement of people. 

The object of this principle is to avoid the loss of time and material and to ensure smooth functioning. 

The application of this principle helps to reduce chaos and to increase efficiency of the employees. 

(ii) principle of division of work – Principle of division of work suggests that work of all kinds should be divided into compact jobs and each job should be allocated to different individuals as per their competence, qualification and experience. The object of this principle to produce more and better work for the same effort. The application of this principle makes each task simple and helps in ensuring speed, accuracy and specialisation.

2852.

Shivam bought a pain relieving ointment after seeing it being displayed in the chemist’s shop. The ointment tube was packed in a cardboard box. The tubes were received by the chemist from the wholeseller in corrugated boxes containing 20 units. Identify and explain the different levels of packaging of the pain relieving medicine.

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Levels of packaging:
(a) Primary Packaging
• The ointment tube is the primary package which refers to the product’s immediate container.
• It is kept till the consumer is ready to use the product or it may be kept throughout the entire life of the product.
(b) Secondary Packaging

• The Cardboard box is the secondary package which refers to the additional layers of protection.
• When the consumer starts using the product, the secondary packing is disposed off.
(c) Transportation Packaging
• The Corrugated box is the Transportation Package which refers to the package necessary for storage, identification or transportation.

2853.

Shyam bought a pain relieving ointment after seeing it being displayed in the chemist’s shop. The ointment tube was packed in a cardboard box. Identify the different levels of packaging of the pain relieving medicine, when it was purchased by Shyam. Also state the functions of packaging.

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Different levels of packaging of the pain relieving medicine are: Ointment tube:Primary packaging Cardboard box: Secondary packaging]

Functions of packaging: 
(i) It helps in product identification.
(ii) It helps in protection of the product from spoilage, breakage, leakage damage etc.
(iii) It facilitates use of the product to the consumers through appropriate sizes and shapes.
(iv) It helps in promotion of the product as a good package attracts the attention of the people at the time of
purchase.

2854.

How did the near drowning experience at the pool affect Douglas?

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Felt weak and trembling as he walked back home

• Shook and cried as he lay on the bed

• Couldn’t eat that night

• Haunting fear gripped him for days 

• Slightest exertion tired him 

• Knees felt wobbly

• Felt sick in the stomach

• suffered from hydrophobia for years

2855.

Why does the poetess look at ‘young trees ‘and ‘merry children’?

Answer»
  • To distract her mind from unhappy thoughts of her mother’s old age.
  • To look at the freshness of life.
2856.

What is lanthanoide contraction and write it's consequences.

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As we move along the lanthanoid series, the atomic number increases gradually by one. This means that the number of electrons and protons present in an atom also increases by one. As electrons are being added to the same shell, the effective nuclear charge increases. This happens because the increase in nuclear attraction due to the addition of proton is more pronounced than the increase in the inter electronic repulsions due to the addition of electron. Also, with the increase in atomic number, the number of electrons in the 4f orbital also increases. The 4f electrons have poor shielding effect. Therefore, the effective nuclear charge experienced by the outer electrons increases. Consequently, the attraction of the nucleus for the outermost electrons increases. This results in a steady decrease in the size of lanthanoids with the increase in the atomic number. This is termed as lanthanoid contraction.     

Consequences of lanthanoid contraction  

(i) There is similarity in the properties of second and third transition series.     

(ii) Separation of lanthanoids is possible due to lanthanide contraction.     

(iii) It is due to lanthanide contraction that there is variation in the basic strength of lanthanide hydroxides. (Basic strength decreases from La(OH)3 to Lu(OH)3.

2857.

Mr Ahuja has two square plots of land which he utilises for two different purposes— one for providing free education to the children below the age of 14 years and the other to provide free medical services for the needy villagers. The sum of the areas of two square plots is 15425 m2. If the difference of their perimeters is 60 m, find the sides of the two squares.Which qualities of Mr Ahuja are being depicted in the question?

Answer»

Let x be the length of the side of first square and y be the length of side of the second square.
Then, x2 + y2 = 15425                ...(i)
Let x be the length of the side of the bigger square.
4x – 4y = 60
⇒ x – y = 15 or x = y + 15         ...(ii)
Putting the value of x in terms of y from equation (ii), in equation (i), we get
(y + 15)2 + y2 = 15425 ⇒ 2y2 + 30y – 15200 = 0
or  y2 + 15y – 7600 = 0    or (y + 95)(y – 80) = 0 ⇒ y = – 95, 80

But, sides cannot be negative, so y = 80
Therefore, x = 80 + 15 = 95
Hence, sides of two squares are 80 m and 95 m.

2858.

Complete the following news reports accompanying the following headlines by filling in the blanks : (a) HEAT WAVE KILLS 55 IN ODISHA  Bhubaneswar : An unrelenting .......... has resulted in ............. due to sunstroke even as strong hot winds and extreme humidity continue to make the situation unbearable. (b) TASK FORCE SPOTS 15 TIGERS New Delhi : The members of ............. during their field visits to the Pench and the Kanha Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh.(c) IM DECLARED TERROR OUTFIT The Indian Mujahideen (IM), suspected to be a shadow outfit of the banned students’ Islamic Movement of India .................. a terror outfit. (d) 5 PASSENGERS KILLED AS TRAIN RAMS INTO MINI-BUS  .................. at an unmanned level crossing on Friday when a train rammed into a mini-bus.

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(a) heat wave, the death of 55 people in Odisha 

(b) the Task Force have spotted 15 Tigers. 

(c) has been declared 

(d) Five persons were killed

2859.

Read the bar graph which shows the number of books sold by a bookstore during five consecutive years and answer the following questions:(i) About how many books were sold in 1989? 1990? 1992?(ii) In which year were about 475 books sold? About 225 books sold?(iii) In which years were fewer than 250 books sold?(iv) Can you explain how you would estimate the number of books sold in 1989?

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According to the given bar graph, 

(i) (a) In 1989, 180 books were sold. (b) In 1990, 475 books were sold. (c) In 1992, 225 books were sold. 

(ii) In 1990, about 475 books were sold and in 1992, about 225 books were sold. 

(iii) In 1989 and 1992 fewer than 250 books were sold. 

(iv) By reading the graph, we calculate that 180 books were sold in 1989.

2860.

How do beautiful things help us to live a happy life?

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A beautiful thing gives us a sleep full of sweet dreams, health and a peaceful breathing. It helps us in achieving the peace of mind thus helping us live a beautiful life.

2861.

What socio-economic background did Sophie belong to? Whatever the indicators of her family’s financial status?

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Sophie belonged to a lower middle class family. Jansie and Sophie both are earmarked for the biscuit factory. Sophie’s brothers Geoff has to go to a far off place to learn apprentice mechanic. Her father works hard and the drops of sweat are visible on his plump face. All the domestic chores are done in the family. Piles of dirty clothes can be seen near the sink. Her father goes to the pub on a cycle to celebrate. All these points indicate her family’s financial status.

2862.

What is the “sadness” that the poet refers to in the poem ‘A Thing of Beauty’?

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The poet refers to the “sadness” which we form out of our own thinking and actions. We understand a lot of things but do not understand ourselves and our actions. We rush and hurry putting ourselves in troubles. We are bent on creating wars against humanity. We are the creator of all disasters. This is the ‘sadness’ that the poet refers to in the poem. Let us introspect and create mutual understanding.

2863.

How is the future of the children of an elementary school in a slum depicted by the poet Stephen Spender?

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Stephen Spender paints the school children of the slum as being shut up in catacombs. In the elementary school of the slum their future is dark and misty because of the slum environment. They have nothing new and encouraging in their lives. They are trapped in their miseries of despair, diseases and utter poverty. In these narrow streets their fate is sealed. Their future is dark like an endless night.

2864.

What is e-banking?

Answer»

e-banking is a service provided by many banks that allows a customer to conduct banking transactions such as managing, savings, checking accounts and paying with the Internet using personal computers.

2865.

State any two benefits of e-business.

Answer»

(a) Ease of formation.

(b) Lower Investment.

(c) Business firm can enter in new and remote markets.

2866.

What is business ethics?

Answer»

Business ethics are the moral principles and rules of conduct which should govern the activities of a business.

2867.

Give the meaning of minimum subscription.

Answer»

It refers to the minimum number of shares to be subscribed by the public before the companies going ahead with the allotment of shares as per SEBI guidelines.

2868.

What is deferred revenue expenditure? Give one example. 

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Deferred revenue expenditure is a revenue expenditure in nature but is written off or charged in more than one accounting period because it is estimated that benefit of such expenditure will accrue in more than one financial year For eg:- Heavy Expenditure on advertisement at time of launch of the product that will give benefit for more than one accounting period. 

2869.

Discuss any two causes of difference in the balances of cash book and pass book. 

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Two causes of difference in the balances of cash book and pass book.

(i) Difference due to time gap between recording a transaction by firm and bank like, cheques issued but not presented for payment, cheques deposited into bank but not yet cleared 

(ii) Difference due to entries which are accounted by bank but are recorded by cashier at firm on receiving the pass book statement. Like entries of bank interest, bank charges, interest or dividend collected, direct payments by bank etc 

(iii) Errors or omission by cashier or by Bank. 

2870.

State any Two difference between Journal and Ledger.

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S. No.JournalLedger
1.The Journal is the book of first entry (original entry)The ledger is the book of second entry.
2.The Journal is the book for Chronological recordThe ledger is the book for analytical record.

2871.

Write any Two causes of difference between Bank balance as per cash Book and as per Pass Book.

Answer»

(a) Cheque issued by the businessman but not yet presented for payment

(b) Cheque deposited to the bank not yet collected

2872.

Name any two methods of preparing the trial balance.

Answer»

(a) Total method

(b) Balance method

2873.

Given below are the plots of first ionization enthalpy (Δi H) of elements of the second period (Fig. 1) and Δi H of alkali metals as a function of Z (Fig. 2). Give reasons for the following:(a) First ionization enthalpy generally increases as we go across a period and decreases as we descend a group.(b) Ionization enthalpy of boron is slightly less than that of beryllium.(c) Ionization enthalpy of nitrogen is more than that of oxygen.

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(a) First ionization enthalpy generally increases as we go across a period due to increase in nuclear charge and decreases as we descend a group due to increase in atomic size. 

(b) Ionization enthalpy of boron is slightly less than of beryllium because in boron, 2s-orbital is complete and its valence electron (2p1) is shielded by the 2s electrons so less energy is required to remove the 2p electron from a boron atom than is required to remove the 2s electron from a beryllium atom. 

(c) Ionization enthalpy of nitrogen is more than that of oxygen because in nitrogen, half – filled p-orbital (2p3) is present which is more stable than 2p4 of O-atom, so more energy is required to remove electron from 2p orbital of nitrogen than that of oxygen.

2874.

(a) Write the expression for the equivalent magnetic moment of a planer current loop of area A, having N turns and carrying a current i. Use the expression to find the magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron.(b) A circular loop of radius r, having N turns and carrying current I, is kept in the XY plane. It is then subjected to a uniform magnetic field B = Bx i + By j + Bz k. Obtain expression for the magnetic potential energy of the coil-magnetic field system.

Answer»

(a) The equivalent magnetic moment is given by μ = NiA

The direction of μ is perpendicular to the plane of current carrying loop. It is directed along the direction of advance of a right-handed screw rotated along the direction of flow of current derivation of expression for μ of electron revolving around a nucleus

(b) for the loop, μ = N (π r2) i (±k)

Magnetic potential energy = μ.B

= N (π r2) i (±k).( Bx i + By j + Bz k)

= ±π r2 N I Bz

2875.

In photoelectric effect, do all the electrons that absorb a photon come out as photoelectrons irrespective of their location? Explain.

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No, it is not necessary that if the energy supplied to an electron is more than the work function, it will come out.

The electron after receiving energy, may lose energy to the metal due to collisions with the atoms of the metal. Therefore, most electrons get scattered into the metal.

Only a few electrons near the surface may come out of the surface of the metal for whom the incident energy is greater than the work function of the metal.

2876.

A source of light, of frequency greater than the threshold frequency, is placed at a distance ‘d’ from the cathode of a photocell. The stopping potential is found to be V. If the distance of the light source is reduced to d/n (where n > 1), explain the changes that are likely to be observed in the (i) photoelectric current and (ii) stopping potential.

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on reducing the distance, intensity increases.

Photoelectric current increases with the increase in intensity.

Stopping potential is independent of intensity, and therefore remains unchanged.

2877.

Binding energy per nucleon versus mass number curve is as shown.AZS, A1Z1W, A2Z2X and A3Z3Y are four nuclei indicated on the curve.Based on the graph:(a) Arrange X, W and S in the increasing order of stability.(b) Write the relation between the relevant A and Z values for the following nuclear reaction.S → X + W(c) Explain why binding energy for heavy nuclei is low.

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(a) S,W,X 

(b) Z = Z1 + Z2

A = A1 + A2

(c) Reason for low binding energy:

In heavier nuclei, the Colombian repulsive effects can increase considerably and can match/ offset the attractive effects of the nuclear forces. This can result in such nuclei being unstable.

2878.

State the chromosomal defect in individuals with Turner’s syndrome.

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Chromosomal defect in individuals with Turner's syndrome: 

  • Monosomy of sex chromosome
  • XO condition
  • Absence of one X chromosome( in female)
2879.

Are there animals which can live without water? What about unicellular organism?

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Giraffe and Kangaroo rat animals are live without water.

Unicellular organisms are composed of a single cell, unlike multicellular organisms that are made of many cells. This means that they each live and carry out all of their life processes as one single cell. Most unicellular organisms are microscopic; however, some are visible to the naked eye.

2880.

Describe the mechanism of double fertilisation in angiospersms.

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Angiosperms are flower-bearing plants and flowers act as their reproductive units which include male and female reproductive organs.

Double fertilization is a complex fertilization method in which out of two sperm cells, one fuse with the egg cell and other fuses with two polar nuclei which results in formation of diploid (2n) zygote and triploid (3n) primary endosperm nucleus (PEN) respectively.

The fertilisation in angiosperms results in two structures namely zygote and endosperm, so it is called double fertilisation.

2881.

(i) What is sustainable development? Why is it necessary? (ii) What is water harvesting? List its four benefits.

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(i) Sustainable development: Development which meets the current basic human needs, while preserving the resources for the needs of future generation. It is necessary for environmental conservation. 

(ii) Water harvesting: It is a method to capture every trickle of water that falls on the land. Following are some benefits of water harvesting: 

(a) Recharges wells/Ground water. 

(b) Provides moisture for vegetation.

(c) It is not lost by evaporation. 

(d) It does not provide a breeding place for mosquitoes. 

(e) Prevents ground water from contamination due to human and animal wastes.

2882.

The process in which the value of  ΔU = 0 is :(a) Adiabatic(b) Isothermal(c) Isobaric(d) Isochoric

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Correct Option  (b) Isothermal

2883.

You have just passed your CBSE examination of Class X and wish to seek admission to class XI in another school. Write an application to the principal of St. James School,29,Saket Road, New Delhi. Indicate the subjects that you would like to offer and mention the achievements that you consider will help you to gain admission.

Answer»

Date .....

The Principle

School name ....

School Address .....

Subject : For Admission in School

Respected sir 

I would like to say that I request for my admission in your school. I have scored A grade in my 10th and to further study i want to take admission in your school (briefly describe about your previous study). I have always been a brilliant student and thus want to carry on my studies in a well - known school with great teachers.

This would not only enhance my kills but would also prove helpful in future as it would be stated on my certificates. So to become a good person with perfect education I request my admission in your school.

Sincerely yours,

Name ....

Address ....

2884.

Describe the business agreement between Captain and Madan.

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Reveals Captain’s self importance, Madan approaches him about having Raja perform in a film – Madan forced to draft and redraft agreement – gives opportunity to manipulate others – both play power games.

2885.

Girish Karnad’s ‘Broken Images’ explores the crisis of identity and rips the mask of a celebrity. Comment.

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 Psychological repression of an inverted kind, television screen image is more honest version of Manjula than her own self – he exposes the pathetic mess a person’s psyche can be reduced to over years of suppressed bitterness and lying to oneself – Pseudo Modern World – virtual reality – all forced to believe only that – TV presentation unravels the real story of Manjula’s book.

2886.

What is meant by ‘limiting molar conductivity’?

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When concentration of an electrolyte approaches zero, the molar conductivity is known as limiting molar conductivity (⋀om ).

2887.

Give the IUPAC name of the following compound,

Answer»

4–Bromo–3–methyl–pent–2–ene

2888.

In which one of the two structures, NO+2 and NO -2, the bond angle has a higher value?

Answer»

NO+2 has higher bond angle as the central atom nitrogen in NO -2 has a lone pair of electrons

2889.

What causes Brownian movement in a colloidal solution?

Answer»

 This is due to the unequal bombardment of colloidal particles by the molecules of dispersion medium.

2890.

Which has a higher enthalpy of adsorption, physisorption or chemisorption?

Answer» Chemisorption
2891.

1u is equal to(A) 1.6605g (B) 1.6605 × 1024g (C) 1.6605 × 10-24g (D) 1g

Answer»

(C) 1.6605 × 10-24g

2892.

The symbol of element oxygen is -(A) O (B) O2 (C) O3 (D) None of these

Answer» (A) The symbol of element oxygen is O.
2893.

Which of the following is symbol of copper?(A) Ca (B) Cu (C) Co (D) None of these

Answer» (B) symbol of copper Cu.
2894.

The number of atoms present in a molecule of element is called its -(A) molecularity (B) atomicity (C) valency (D) reactivity

Answer» (B) atomicity
2895.

Which of the following contains one mole molecules of the substance?(A) 16g Oxygen (B) 7g Nitrogen (C) 2g Hydrogen (D) 36g Water.

Answer» (C) 2g Hydrogen
2896.

In a chemical formula more electronegative element is written on the -(A) right side (B) left side (C) either side (D) None of these

Answer» (A) right side
2897.

REALITY CHECK BY TOI REVEALS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPS AND DEBRISWill the city be free from garbage and dirt by August 15? A week-long sanitation and cleanliness drive was launched with much fanfare by the administration a few days back, but a reality check reveals that it has remained sporadic. While the civic agencies are making tall claims publicly, the enormity of the task rules out making any significant difference by the end of the exercise.TOI took a round of the city. Overflowing garbage dumps and waste and debris along the roads were a common sight though the corporations claim to be removing 30% more of garbage daily as part of the drive.Hardly 500m away from the north and south corporations’ headquarters, Civic Centre, on Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, at Turkman Gate, one found a huge garbage dump with the waste spilling on to the road. “It is a shame that the corporation has failed to clean the area visible from its own office. In the past one month, hardly anyone has been seen cleaning the area,” said Ramesh Babbar, a local trader.Across the city, on CV Raman Road, outside New Friends Colony, there is a huge garbage pile. The residents have complained to the corporation several times since during peak traffic hours, this stretch becomes a bottleneck. “Never are the bins placed on the road clean. From the dhalao, garbage spills on to the road,” complained Madhu Arora, a resident living just across the road.Similarly, in Lajpat Nagar-I’s B-block, just outside a government school, garbage has remained dumped for days. Several complaints have been made but to no avail. “From the school principal to parents, everyone has complained about the heap of garbage outside the school. It is very difficult for the girls to pass through this stretch. The stench is overpowering, especially during monsoon, and diseases are rampant in the area. The lane is narrow and the parked cars and garbage ensure that it remains blocked,” said area councillor Abhishek Dutt.Across the river, near Laxmi Nagar’s V3S mall, the story is no different. There is a dhalao virtually in the middle of the road and the garbage spills out, making the space even narrower. With massive gridlocks during peak traffic hours, it is a nightmare for commuters. “With shops and a mall nearby, there are cars parked on the road, and the dhalao only adds to the chaos. It’s a breeding ground for mosquitoes, and for pedestrians, it’s a nightmare. But the corporation isn’t doing anything despite several complaints,” said BS Vohra of East Delhi RWA’s Federation.But corporation officials are patting themselves on the back. A rally of school children was organized by North Delhi Municipal Corporation for City Zone on Tuesday to create awareness about sanitation, health and hygiene. “From every zone we are removing around 150 metric tonnes more than usual. On an average, Delhi produces 7000 metric tonnes of waste everyday, but for the past one week, we are removing more than 9000 metric tonnes,” said Mukesh Yadav, south corporation’s spokesperson.Answer briefly:1. What has been the outcome of a week-long sanitation and cleanliness drive that was launched by the administration with so much fanfare? 2. What does the reality check by TOI reveal? 3. What is the situation just outside a government school in Lajpat Nagar-I’s B-Block? 4. Why are corporation officials patting themselves on the back?

Answer»

1. The campaign of freeing the city from garbage and dirt by August 15, started by the administration has been a great flop. The campaign failed to make any significant improvement in the prevailing situation. 

2. The reality check by TOI reveals that overflowing garbage dumps, waste and debris lying along the roads are still a common sight in the city. The tall claims of the administration have been proved totally false. 

3. Garbage remains dumped for days outside a government school in Lajpat NagarI’s B-Block. It gives a foul stench. Diseases are rampant in the area. 

4. The Corporation officials are patting themselves on their back just for nothing. Their campaign of creating awareness about sanitation, health and hygiene has not achieved its desired aims. Dirt and garbage still stink the city.

2898.

What considerations influenced the Tiger King to get married ?

Answer»

-After killing 70 tigers, no more tigers in kingdom, decided to marry a princess from kingdom with a large population of tigers to reach the target of 100/ influenced by his desire to disprove the prediction of the astrologer/ his conceit, vanity/ arrogance/ selfishness/ self-seeking desire 

2899.

Melting & freezing point of water -(A) are same (B) have large difference between them.(C) have close difference between them. (D) None of these

Answer» (A) are same
2900.

Give the formula of an interhalogen compound which is isostructural with XeF4.

Answer»

IF4 or ICl4