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4101.

If an angle is five times its complementary angle, find the measure of angle.

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Let x be the angle then from the question 

angle = 5x complementary angle 

x = 5 (90 – x) => 6x = 450 

x = 75° 

The required angle is 75°.

4102.

Define Communication. Give the name of the barrier mentioned through the following statements: (a) These are concerned with problems and obstructions in the process of encoding and decoding of message into words or impressions. (b) A worried person cannot communicate properly and an angry receiver cannot understand the real meaning of message. (c) Factors relating to organization structure, authority relationships, rules and regulations may act as barriers. (d) Personal factors of both sender and receiver may exert influence on effective communication. 

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Communication is the process of transmission of message, information, etc., and creation of understanding between two parties. It involves sending a message to another, who receives the message and responds to it. Effective communication takes place when the received message is understood in the same sense by the receiver as the sender intends. 

The barriers mentioned through the statements are: 

(a) Semantic barriers 

(b) Psychological barriers 

(c) Organisational barriers 

(d) Personal barriers

4103.

The manager, Ashis found that current production of the factory was 4,000 units against the standard 3,800 units. The manager called the meeting of the workers and congratulated them. He also announced incentive to the efficient ones. (a) Explain any three benefits of such comparison. (b) Which values are highlighted by Ashis?

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(a) Ashis is involved in controlling function of management. The benefits of such comparison of actual and standard output are : 

(i) It improves employee’s morale: Evaluation of performance against predetermined standard induces employees to do things in a proper manner. 

(ii) It help in better coordination: It keeps all activities and efforts directed towards the achievement of goals in conformity with the plans and programmes. 

(iii) It facilitates decision making: It helps to identify and solve problems before they become unmanageable. Timely decisions are taken, if anything needs rectification. 

(b) The values highlighted by Ashish are : 

(i) Motivating the workers 

(ii) Improving living standards of employees iv) Providing good working conditions. 

4104.

In July 1991, new industrial policy was introduced in India. Some of the major steps taken under it was that Indian business and industry was freed from all unnecessary controls and restrictions. They signaled the end of the licence-permitquota raj. The new set of reforms aimed at giving greater role to the private sector in the nation building process and a reduced role to the public sector. Also steps were taken for integration of the various economies of the world leading towards the emergence of a cohesive global economy. Overall all these had a positive impact on overall growth of our economy. Identify the different concepts introduced through new industrial policy by quoting lines from the above details. Explain any two effect of this changes in policy. 

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The concepts referred here are: 

(a) Liberalisation: ‘freed from unnecessary controls and restrictions’ 

(b) Privatisation: ‘greater role to private sector and reduced role to public sector’ 

(c) Globlisation: ‘integration of various economies of the world’ This change in the policy brought many changes. Two of them are: 

(a) All round competition/Increasing competition. Firm now face competition from Indian players (existing one as well as new entrants to the given industry). Competition from multinationals and from imports is the another facet of this new competitive environment. The easier access to better technology is an additional dimension. Finally, competitions will now be global in character, no more confined to the country’s boundaries. For example, Weston, a major player in the early days with over 18 per cent market share lost out heavily to competition from imported products. 

(b) Buyer’s market/More demanding customers. There were shortages practically in every sector-consumer goods, industrials goods and services. As a result, the buyers suffered. A shift from shortage to surplus has been a major development of the liberalized regime. Government removed controls on capacity creation and capacity utilization. Industry has been given total freedom to expand and diversify. Decisions on investments have been left on the entrepreneurs. Control on prices has been removed. Investment now takes place in areas of demand. 

4105.

Mention the geographical conditions required for the growth of cotton along with any four cotton growing states of India.

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Geographical conditions required for growing cotton are: 

(i) Cotton grows well in drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Deccan plateau. 

(ii) It requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation. 

(iii) It also requires 210 frost free days and bright sunshine for its growth. 

(iv) It’s a Kharif crop and requires 6 to 8 months to mature. 

(v) Major cotton producing states are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

4106.

The Grand Alliance of opposition of 1971 (a.) Got a combined tally of seats that was less than 40. (b.) Had a clear ideological programme. (c.) Had a grand finish in the 1970 elections. (d.) Proved to be a grand success. 

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(a.) Got a combined tally of seats that was less than 40. 

4107.

Write a short note on: (1) Garibi Hatao (2) Indira Hatao (3) Grand Alliance

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1. Garibi Hatao 

• A slogan given by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1970 to symbolise removal of poverty. 

• Through this slogan, Indira Gandhi generated a support base among women, unemployed youth, minorities, landless labourers, dalits, etc. 

2. Indira Hatao 

A slogan given by Grand Alliance alongwith one programme of‘Indira Hatao’ only i.e. remove Indira Gandhi from Political arena. 

3. Grand Alliance 

• An alliance formed by non-communist and non-Congress parties to be formed against Congress (R). 

• It did not focus on multiple strategies of development rather included only ‘Indira Hatao’.

4108.

State ‘Archimedes’ Principle’.

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Archimedes principle states that when a body is immersed fully or partially in a fluid (liquid) it experiences an upward force that is equal to the weight of the fluid (liquid) displaced.

4109.

Calculate the time for which the sensation of sound persists in our brain if the minimum distance of the obstacle from the source of sound is 17.2 m (speed of sound in air = 344 m/s)

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2 d = v × t
2 × 17.2 = 344 × 7
t = \(\frac { 34.4 }{ 344 }\) = 0.1 s

4110.

Calculte the number of molecules present in 4.4 g of CO2[At Mass: C = 12 u, O = 16 u, NA = 6.02 × 1023 mol-1]

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1 mole of CO2 = 6.023 × 1023 molecules
44 g = 6.023 × 1023 molecules
Hence, 4.4 g = 6.023 × 1022 molecules

4111.

What are polyatomic ions? Give one example.

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The ions which contains more than one atomic species in it are called polyatomic ions.
Example: SO2-4, Sulphate ion is a polyatomic ion.

4112.

On the basis of which law did you calculate your answer?

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For calculation Law of conservation of mass is used.

4113.

What are the necessary conditions for work to be done?

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Two conditions that are need to be satisfied for work to be done:

  • Force should act on the object, and
  • The object must be displaced.
4114.

An electric bulb of 60 W is lighted for 10 hours a day. What is the amount to be paid in a month of 30 days, if one unit of electricity of costs ₹ 3.50?

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P = 60 W, t= 10 hours
E = P × t
= 60 × 10 = 600kWh
= 6.0 kWh
Bill to be paid =0.6 × 3.5 × 30 = ₹ 63

4115.

How are the following related to each other?Chromatin network and chromosomesChloroplast and chlorophyllGenes and DNA

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  1. On cell division, chromatin network organise themselves into chromosomes.
  2. Chloroplast is a plastid which contains the green pigment called chlorophyll, which is required for the photosynthesis process.
  3. The segments of DNA are called genes.
4116.

Read the following passage carefully : Generally, a safari is associated with an expedition for hunting or viewing the wild animals. Little did I know about a desert safari till I visited Dubai, a city with modern architecture and fabulous shopping plazas. While browsing through the various brochures on tourist information, I came across this item on a desert safari. Something entirely different from the usual sight-seeing programmes. Immediately I was attracted towards it as it would be a worthwhile and noble experience travelling through the desert. Though I was familiar with the sand dunes and camel rides of Rajasthan, I was keen to know what this desert safari would be like. So I enlisted myself in one. After a drive of about 20 kms on the metalled roads of the city, we entered the desert. At once we felt the change. The vans started wobbling, steering through the sand and cutting round-abouts to push through. Gradually, the sand mounds seemed to be rising. We went up and suddenly dipped to negotiate our course for the next rise and fall. It reminded me of a roller-coaster drive. Outside the glass window, lay a vast expanse of sand. All we saw throughout were scattered patches of shrubs which broke the monotony of the sand covering all around. It was amazing how they survived in such intense heat. Another noticeable feature was the pattern of ripples over the sand dunes common to all desert lands. After traversing for about 60 kms we approached the mountain terrain. The change of scene was a welcome relief. These rocky mountains, devoid of vegetation, in the proximity of the desert and the hardy shrubs in the desert itself, proclaimed in a mute way how they stood there, defying the vagaries of nature. We reached our destination in a narrow gorge between the rocky mountains. Staggered streams of water could be seen here and there which, perhaps, was the stranded rainwater. Some trees could also be spotted as mere jottings on the rocky landscape. We then geared up for our return journey. Horror lurked in our minds that we would have to repeat our arduous desert ride. But the driver said that we would circumvent the desert and touch only a small portion of it. This came as a blessing for us. We sat at ease in our seats and proceeded.Find words from the passage that means the same as : (a) Wonderful (para 1) (b) Reading casually (para 2)

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(a) fabulous. 

(b) browsing.

4117.

Read the following passage carefully : These days, it is not unusual to see people listening to music or using their electronic gadgets while crossing busy roads or travelling in public transport, regardless of the risks involved. I have often wondered why they take such risks: is it because they want to exude a sense of independence, or is it that they want to tell the world to stop bothering them ? Or is it that they just want to show how cool they are ? Whether it is a workman or an executive, earphones have become an inseparable part of our lives, sometimes even leading to tragicomic situations. The other day, an electrician had come to our house to fix something. We told him in detail what needed to be done. But after he left, I found that the man had done almost nothing. It later turned out that he could not hear our directions clearly because he had an earphone on. Hundreds of such earphones addicts commute by the Delhi Metro every day. While one should not begrudge anyone their moments of privacy or their love for music, the fact is ‘iPod oblivion’ can sometimes be very dangerous. Recently, I was travelling with my wife in the Delhi Metro. Since the train was approaching the last station, there weren’t too many passengers. In our compartment, other than us, there were only two women sitting on the other side of the aisle. And then suddenly, I spotted a duffel bag. The bomb scare lasted for several minutes. Then suddenly, a youth emerged from nowhere and picked up the bag. When we tried to stop him, he looked at us, surprised. Then he took off his ear pieces, lifted the bag, and told us that the bag belonged to him and that he was going to get off at the next station. We were stunned but recovered in time to ask him where he was all this while. His answer : he was in the compartment, leaning against the door totally immersed in the music. He had no clue about what was going on around him. When he got off, earplugs in his hand, we could hear strains of the song. Read the above passage and answer the questions that follow :(i) What reasons does the author offer for the people taking risks on the road ? (ii) Why didn’t the electrician carry out the work properly ? (iii) Why were the people in the Metro doubtful about the bag ? (iv) Why were the passengers stunned ? (v) Explain the term ‘earphone addicts’.

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(i) They take risks because they want to exude a sense of independence or to tell the world to stop bothering them. 

(ii) He did not hear the instructions carefully and so did not do the work properly. 

(iii) Nobody came forward to take the bag so, they thought it to be a bomb scare. 

(iv) They were stunned at the carelessness and behaviour of the young boy. 

(v) Persons who always wear earphones and keep listening to music.

4118.

Read the following passage carefully : These days, it is not unusual to see people listening to music or using their electronic gadgets while crossing busy roads or travelling in public transport, regardless of the risks involved. I have often wondered why they take such risks: is it because they want to exude a sense of independence, or is it that they want to tell the world to stop bothering them ? Or is it that they just want to show how cool they are ? Whether it is a workman or an executive, earphones have become an inseparable part of our lives, sometimes even leading to tragicomic situations. The other day, an electrician had come to our house to fix something. We told him in detail what needed to be done. But after he left, I found that the man had done almost nothing. It later turned out that he could not hear our directions clearly because he had an earphone on. Hundreds of such earphones addicts commute by the Delhi Metro every day. While one should not begrudge anyone their moments of privacy or their love for music, the fact is ‘iPod oblivion’ can sometimes be very dangerous. Recently, I was travelling with my wife in the Delhi Metro. Since the train was approaching the last station, there weren’t too many passengers. In our compartment, other than us, there were only two women sitting on the other side of the aisle. And then suddenly, I spotted a duffel bag. The bomb scare lasted for several minutes. Then suddenly, a youth emerged from nowhere and picked up the bag. When we tried to stop him, he looked at us, surprised. Then he took off his ear pieces, lifted the bag, and told us that the bag belonged to him and that he was going to get off at the next station. We were stunned but recovered in time to ask him where he was all this while. His answer : he was in the compartment, leaning against the door totally immersed in the music. He had no clue about what was going on around him. When he got off, earplugs in his hand, we could hear strains of the song.Find words from the paragraph indicated which are similar in meaning to the words given below :(i) inspite of (para 1) (ii) absorbed (para 4) (iii) picked (para 3)

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(i) regardless 

(ii) immersed 

(iii) lifted

4119.

Read the following passage carefully : Whales are normally gentle. Jacques Cousteau in his book, ‘The Whale : Mighty Monarch of the Sea’, testified, to the whale’s self-control. In all his years of diving, he says, “not a single man has been hurt during our sometimes hazardous whale encounters. Indeed, whales show every sign of wishing to spare man from harm.” Many whales exhibit strong family ties. The young remains with their parents for upto 15 years or more. Like reindeer and other nomadic land mammals, such migrating species as humpbacks and grey whales live in herds, or pods, and travel seasonally between feeding and breeding grounds. In times of stress, whales look after one another. A group migrates at the speed of the slowest baby. When a member is wounded or sick, the other refuse to abandon it. They may cradle it between them or support it on their backs, so it can breathe. A whole loyal group could easily be killed off by whalers. Maternal instincts are also highly developed. Because a calf is born underwater, the mother must get it to the surface before it drowns. Often another whale will help. The mother nudges it gently until the baby is confident with its swimming usually after about 30 minutes. If the calf is stillborn, she may support it on her back until it literally rots away. Mother whales behave like human beings. They have been seen fondling their babies. Their flippers are used like hands to clasp, coax and discipline. Jacques Cousteau describes in his book an incident in which a mother swam after her calf and pushed it away from a ship. She then struck it several times with her flippers. “The blows had every appearance of being slaps and were obviously administered to teach the baby not to confuse a ship’s hull with a mother’s stomach.” On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the sentences given below : Whales normally behave gently. Jacques Cousteau (a) ................ this fact about the whales in his book. The whales have strong family ties and remain in (b) ................ for a long period. They have a strong sense of togetherness. An injured one is not (c) ................ by the mother whale. Maternal (d) ................ are also highly developed in the whales. A new born (e) ................ is helped by the other whales to swim. In (f) ................ and (g) ................ their young ones the (h) ................ of mother whales is like that of human beings. They use flippers like hands.

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(a) describes 

(b) herds 

(c) abandoned 

(d) instincts 

(e) calf 

(f) fondling 

(g) coaxing 

(h) behaviour 

4120.

Read the following passage carefully : One day, I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane, when suddenly a car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches ! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was really friendly.So I asked, ‘Why did you just do that ? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital !’ This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call the ‘The Law of the Garbage Truck’.He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of anger and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well and move on. Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so ‘Love the people who treat you right. Forgive the ones who don’t’. This attitude will help you sail through life. There will be fewer jerks and bumps. Learn to take the bad with the good for life can never be perfect. Acceptance of what is, is the solution. Don’t react; just accept and you will be a lot more happy. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it !On the basis of your reading of the above passage complete the following sentences : (a) The narrator boarded a taxi (i) .................. when all of a sudden a car jumped (ii) ..................(b) How did the taxi driver avert an accident ? (c) To what did he compare the yelling driver ?  (d) The term ‘garbage’ in the context of the passage means .............. .(e) The narrator learnt an invaluable lesson from the taxi river. What was it ? (f) Give words from the passage that mean the same as ............ (i) to slide (para 1) (ii) feeling of defeat (para 2)

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(a) (i) to go to the airport. 

(ii) out of a parking space right in front of them. 

(b) The taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded and missed the other car by some inches. 

(c) He compared the yelling driver to a garbage truck. 

(d) Full of frustration, anger and disappointment. 

(e) He learnt that we must love the people who treat us right and forgive those people who don’t. 

(f) (i) skidded 

(ii) frustration

4121.

Read the passage given below :  Cardamom, the Queen of all spices, has a history as old as the human race. It is the dried fruit of a herbaceous perennial plant. Warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian cardamom truly unique in aroma, flavour, size and it has a parrot green colour.Two types of cardamom are produced in India. The first type is the large one, which has not much significance as it is not traded in the future market. It is cultivated in the North-Eastern area of the country. The second type is produced in the Southern states and these are traded in the future market. These are mainly cultivated in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. As per the future market rules, only 7 mm quality was previously traded in exchanges. But later, it relaxed its norms, and now 6 mm quality is also traded in the exchanges.The small variety, known for its exotic quality throughout the world, is now traded in India’s commodity future exchanges. Traditional auction markets also exist for trading in small cardamom in the country.Cardamom is an expensive spice, second only to the saffron. It is often adulterated and there are many inferior substitutes from cardamom-related plants such as Siam cardamom, Nepal cardamom, Winged Java cardamom, etc. However, it is only Elettaria cardamom which is the true cardamom. Indian cardamom is known in two main varieties : Malabar cardamom and Mysore cardamom. The Mysore variety contains levels of cineol and limonene and hence is more aromatic.India was the world’s largest producer and exporter of cardamom till the 1980s. By 1990s Guatemala emerged as the leading producer and exporter of cardamom. The main harvest season of cardamom in India is between August-February. Cardamom reaches yielding stage two years after planting. The primary physical markets of cardamom are Kumily, Vandenmedu, Thekkady, Puliyarmala in Kerala and Bodynaikkannur and Cumbam in Tamil Nadu. Cardamom auctions also take place in Sakalespur and Sirsi in Karnataka.North India is the main market for cardamom produced in the country. Normally, domestic demand goes up during the major festivals such as Diwali, Dussera and Eid. Colour, size and aroma are the major variables that shape cardamom prices in the Indian market. Cardamom price formation in India is also influenced by the output in Guatemala as that country controls the global markets. Kerala is the main producer of cardamom and contributes up to 60% of total production. Karnataka produces around 25% cardamom of the total production. Ooty is the main producer of cardamom in Tamil Nadu and contributes around 10-15% of the total production. Besides India, Guatemala also produces around 2,200 tons of cardamom. On the other hand, India produces nearly 1,000-2,000 tons of cardamom per year. Due to low quality of cardamom from Guatemala, it remains available at cheaper rates. Moreover, the cardamom of Indian origin fetches $ 3-4 per kilogram higher rates than the ones from Guatemala.On the basis of your reading of the above passage, complete the statements given below : (a) Indian Cardamom is unique as it requires ......... (b) Elettaria cardamom is ................ (c) The Mysore cardamom .............. (d) A cardamom plant starts producing in ..............(e) Cardamom price in India is affected by variables like .................. (f) Guatemala plays an important role in the Cardamom market .................

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(a) warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods 

(b) the only true cardamom 

(c) contains higher levels of cineol and limonene and hence is more aromatic. 

(d) two years after planting 

(e) colour, size and aroma 

(f) as it controls the global markets.

4122.

Read the passage given below :  Cardamom, the Queen of all spices, has a history as old as the human race. It is the dried fruit of a herbaceous perennial plant. Warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian cardamom truly unique in aroma, flavour, size and it has a parrot green colour.Two types of cardamom are produced in India. The first type is the large one, which has not much significance as it is not traded in the future market. It is cultivated in the North-Eastern area of the country. The second type is produced in the Southern states and these are traded in the future market. These are mainly cultivated in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. As per the future market rules, only 7 mm quality was previously traded in exchanges. But later, it relaxed its norms, and now 6 mm quality is also traded in the exchanges.The small variety, known for its exotic quality throughout the world, is now traded in India’s commodity future exchanges. Traditional auction markets also exist for trading in small cardamom in the country.Cardamom is an expensive spice, second only to the saffron. It is often adulterated and there are many inferior substitutes from cardamom-related plants such as Siam cardamom, Nepal cardamom, Winged Java cardamom, etc. However, it is only Elettaria cardamom which is the true cardamom. Indian cardamom is known in two main varieties : Malabar cardamom and Mysore cardamom. The Mysore variety contains levels of cineol and limonene and hence is more aromatic.India was the world’s largest producer and exporter of cardamom till the 1980s. By 1990s Guatemala emerged as the leading producer and exporter of cardamom. The main harvest season of cardamom in India is between August-February. Cardamom reaches yielding stage two years after planting. The primary physical markets of cardamom are Kumily, Vandenmedu, Thekkady, Puliyarmala in Kerala and Bodynaikkannur and Cumbam in Tamil Nadu. Cardamom auctions also take place in Sakalespur and Sirsi in Karnataka.North India is the main market for cardamom produced in the country. Normally, domestic demand goes up during the major festivals such as Diwali, Dussera and Eid. Colour, size and aroma are the major variables that shape cardamom prices in the Indian market. Cardamom price formation in India is also influenced by the output in Guatemala as that country controls the global markets. Kerala is the main producer of cardamom and contributes up to 60% of total production. Karnataka produces around 25% cardamom of the total production. Ooty is the main producer of cardamom in Tamil Nadu and contributes around 10-15% of the total production. Besides India, Guatemala also produces around 2,200 tons of cardamom. On the other hand, India produces nearly 1,000-2,000 tons of cardamom per year. Due to low quality of cardamom from Guatemala, it remains available at cheaper rates. Moreover, the cardamom of Indian origin fetches $ 3-4 per kilogram higher rates than the ones from Guatemala.Find words from the passage which mean the same as the words/phrases given below : (a) permanent (para 1) (b) striking, unusual (para 3)

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(a) perennial 

(b) exotic

4123.

Read the following passage carefully : Within six months of becoming a graduate, Chandran began to receive suggestions from relatives and elderly friends of the family as to what he should do with himself. Till this time it had never occurred to him that he ought to be doing anything at all. But now, wherever he went, he was pestered with the question”, Now what do you propose to do ?”“I have not thought of anything yet.” “Why don’t you go to Madras and study law ?”There was his uncle in Nellore who wrote to him that he ought to do something and try to settle in life. There was his mother’s cousin who advised him to study law. There was his Madras uncle who said that staying in Malgudi would not lead him anywhere, but that he ought to go to a big city and see people. He had immense faith in seeing people. He himself volunteered to give a letter of introduction to some big man, an auditor in the railways, who in his turn gave a further introduction to someone else, and finally fix up Chandran in the railways. This uncle seemed to live in an endless dream of introductory letters. Several relatives, chiefly women, asked him why he did not sit for the Indian Civil Service or the Indian Audit Service examination.Chandran felt flattered by their faith in him. There were others who said that there was nothing like a business occupation; start on a small capital and open a shop; independence and profit. All sorts of persons advised him to apply for a clerk’s post in some government office. Nothing like Government service, they said; on the first of the month you were sure of your money; security. Chandran had a feeling of persecution. He opened his heart to his father when the latter was trimming the roses early one morning.“I am sorry, Father, that I ever passed the B. A.” “Why ?” “Why should everybody talk about my career? Why can’t they mind their own business ?” “It is the way of the world. You must not let that upset you. It is just a form of courtesy, you see.” Then they began to talk of Chandran’s future. His father gathered that Chandran had a vague desire to go to England and do something there. He did not consider the plan absurd himself. “What do you propose to do in England ?”“I want to get a doctorate or something and come back, and then some quiet lectureship in some college will suit me wonderfully. Plenty of independence and leisure.” After that Chandran went about with a freer mind. To his persecutors he would say : “I am going to England next year.” Some demanded why he was not starting immediately. Chandran told them : “We can’t go to England on an impulse, can we ?”Fill each of the blanks with one word only :Chandran was fed up (a) ............... his kith and kin who gave him (b) ............... advice as to what he should do after his graduation. Chandran wondered why everybody talked about his (c) ............... He solved this problem by telling them that he was going to England for his (d) ............... 

Answer»

(a) with 

(b) unsolicited/unasked 

(c) career 

(d) doctorate

4124.

Three reasons why the author’s grandmother was disturbed when he started going to the city school.

Answer»

The three reasons why the author's grandmother was disturbed when he started going to the city school are:

1. She was not in favour of western science and learning.

2. She hurt that there was no teaching about God and scriptures.

3. She was also not in favour of lessons in music. She thought it was not meant for decent and gentlefolk, but the monopoly of prostitutes and beggars.

4125.

“Jute industry is concentrated in the Hugli basin’. Validate the statement with three suitable reasons. 

Answer»

Jute industry 

i. West Bengal is the home of jute. It produces the highest number of bales of the jute fiber. Adjoining regions of West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa are also important producers of jute. Thus, raw material is easily available. 

ii. Additional requirement of jute is met through import from Bangladesh. 

iii. Densely populated area of the lower Ganga basin provides cheap labour. 

iv. The industry consumes huge quantity of water which is easily available from the Hooghly River. 

v. Kolkata has a good network of transportation both of land and water. It has the facility of transport through rivers, canals, railways and roads. 

vi. International airport and a big port in Kolkata have also helped in the transportation of materials. 

vii. Coal-mines of Raniganj and Asansol provide sufficient supply of power to this industry in Kolkata.

4126.

Describe the measures taken for the quick delivery of mails in cities and towns.

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Measures taken for quick delivery of emails in cities and large towns are following:
(i) The Indian postal network is the largest in the world.
(ii) It handles parcels as well as personal written communication.
(iii) Cards and envelopes are considered first class mail and are airlifted between stations covering both land and air.
(iv) To facilitate quick delivery of emails in large towns and cities, six main channels have been introduced recently. They are called Rajdhani channel, Metro Channel, Green Channel, Business Channel, Bulk mail channel and Periodical Channel.

4127.

Which animals are used to draw sledges over snow covered ground?

Answer»

Dogs and Reindeers

4128.

Write the remark which was made by George B Cressey about the population of Asia.

Answer»

“Asia has many places where people are few and few place where people are very many.”

4129.

Give a brief account on cotton textile industry.

Answer»

(i) Cotton textile industry has three sub sectors i.e. handloom, power loom and mill sectors. Handloom sector is labour-intensive and provides employment to semi-skilled workers. 

(ii) This sector involves spinning, weaving and finishing of the fabric. The powerloom sector introduces machines and becomes less labour intensive and the volume of production increases. 

(iii) Cotton textile mill sector is highly capital intensive and produces fine clothes in bulk. It requires good quality cotton as raw material. India, China, USA, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Egypt produce more than half of world’s raw cotton. 

(iv) The UK, North West European countries and Japan also produce cotton textile made from imported yam. Europe accounts for nearly half of the world’s cotton imports. This industry has to face very stiff competition with synthetic fibres, whether it has shown declining trend in many countries. 

(v) By scientific advancement and technological improvements the structure of industries changes. As—Germany recorded constant growth in this industry since World Ward I till 1970 but now it has declined.

4130.

Suggest any two food items for an obese lactating mother.

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Idli, low fat milk, fat free curd, 

4131.

The use of management accounting is a) Compulsoryb) Optional c) Obligation d) Statutory requirement

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The use of management accounting is Optional

4132.

What four precautions you will take while storing milk and milk products. 

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Precautions while storing milk and milk products 

1. Should be properly boiled and cooled before storing in refrigerator 

2. Do not mix old milk with fresh milk 

3. It should be covered 

4. Milk products such as curd, cream and paneer should be stored in cool place 

5. Butter should be stored preferably in refrigerator 

4133.

 What four points you will observe regarding safety of a toy for two year old child.

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Safety of toys for two years old child:- 

1. No sharp edges 

2. Paint used on toys should be colour fast and nontoxic 

3. Should not be of cheap material 

4. Should be of good quality 

5. Should not be too small

4134.

You mother purchased a double door refrigerator online (internet). She found some problem with the functioning of the refrigerator, Company refused to change it. Explain her the procedure to file a complaint in Consumer Court.

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Format/ Procedure to file complaint in Consumer Forum: 

i. Complaint to be filled on a plain paper before 2 years. 

ii. Stamp paper is not required for declaration. 

iii. Send notice to opposite party. 

iv. Fill the prescribed from. 

v. State the facts related to complaint. 

vi. Specify compensation. 

vii. Attach bills, court fees and AD and submit to court as per compensation. 

viii. Court’s final order will be sent

4135.

An additional amount of protein required during pregnancy is .......

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An additional amount of protein required during pregnancy is +23gm

4136.

Liquidity means-----------

Answer»

Liquidity means  easy to withdraw money

4137.

The term ‘Growth spurt’ means ------------

Answer»

The term ‘Growth spurt’ means Growth spurt’ means- rapid changes in the body characteristics

4138.

Two advantages of using reverse osmosis system to make water safe are ......... and ............

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Two advantages of using reverse osmosis system to make water safe are no chemical impurity  and kills germs.

4139.

Expansion of MGNREGA is ............

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MGNREGA- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

4140.

List any two responsibilities of the Gram Panchayat under MGNREGA.

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Two responsibilities of the Gram Panchayat under MGNREGA are as follows :

1. It is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the MGNREGA programme. 

2. It is responsible for paying unemployment allowance to those families whose members are not given work under MGNREGA 15 days after submitting their application for willingness to work.

4141.

Other than FSSAI, which standard mark should you check while buying soyabean oil and milk powder ?

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The standard mark I should check while buying soyabean oil is the AGMARK certification mark. 

The standard mark I should check while buying milk powder is the ISI certification mark.

4142.

An electron  is moving in the north direction. It experiences a force in vertically  upward direction. The magnetic  field at the position of the electron in  which direction ?

Answer»

Electron is in the direction of East

By Fleming left-hand rule.
4143.

Define temperature coefficient of resistivity.

Answer»

Fractional change in resistivity per unit change in temperature.

4144.

State the SI unit of the electric polarization vector P.

Answer»

The SI unit of the electric polarization vector P: 

C/m2

4145.

S.I unit of speed.

Answer»

S.I units of speed is meter per second.

4146.

Can you consider cell division as a type of reproduction in unicellular organism? Give one reason.

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Yes, because it results in the formation of two daughter cells, i.e., it results in the production of more individuals of the organism.

4147.

The record of a weather station shows that out of the past 250 consecutive days, its weather forecasts were correct 175 times..(i) What is the probability that on a given day it was correct ?(ii) What is the probability that it was not correct on a given day ?

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The total number of days for which the record is available = 250

(i) P(the forecast was correct on a given day)

 Number of days when the forecast was correct / Total number of days for which the record is available = 175/250=0.7

(ii) The number of days when the forecast was not correct = 250 - 175 = 75

So, P(the forecast was not correct on a given day)=75/250=0.3

4148.

Fill in the blanks An arc is a __________ when its ends are the ends of a diameter.

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An arc is a semi-circle when its ends are the ends of a diameter.

4149.

What excuses does Peggy think up for her behaviour? Why?

Answer»

Peggy thought that she was satisfied that she never called Wanda a foreigner or made fun of her name. She also said that she never thought Wanda had even the sense to know that they were making fun of her. She realised her mistake of thinking that Wanda was not bright enough to understand her insult.

4150.

Consider the following diagram in which M is a mirror and P is an object and Q is its magnified image formed by the mirror.State the type of the mirror M and one characteristic property of the image Q.

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Concave mirror

Image formed is virtual, erect, magnified and behind the mirror.