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1.

In which season does a greenwood turn j to a yellow wood? Which stage in our life can be compared to that season?

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A greenwood turns to a yellow wood in j autumn. The stage in our life that can be compared to that season is middle age.

2.

Which describes the connections with other places? A) Situation B) Agglomeration C) Migration D) Site

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Correct option is A) Situation

3.

What kinds of places attracted settlements?

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Some basic concepts are to be understood for this. 

Those are :

1. site 

2. situation and 

3. the history of the place.

1.water availability
2.Flat plain

4.

The method of staying at one place without moving is known as A) SedentaryB) Nomadic C) Migration D) Hunting and gathering

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Correct option is A) Sedentary

5.

The people who are entering into city from outer place are known as A) Emigrants B) Authorised people C) Unauthorised people D) Immigrants

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Correct option is D) Immigrants

6.

The places where maximum number of people engaged in non agricultural work are called ………………… areas.A) Urban B) Rural C) Village D) PHC

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Correct option is A) Urban

7.

Vijayawada is an example of ……………… A) TownB) Mega city C) City / Class 1 city D) Metropolitan city

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C) City / Class 1 city

C) City/ Class 1 City
8.

The largest producer of coffee in India is A) Karnataka B) Bihar C) Assam D) Punjab

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(A) Karnataka

A. Karnataka.
9.

……. is the largest producer of oil seeds in the world. A) Indonesia B) West Indies C) USAD) India

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India is the largest producer of oil seeds in the world.

10.

…….. is the largest producer of Jowar in India. A) Rajasthan B) Maharashtra C) GujarathD) Karnataka

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B) Maharashtra

11.

………. is the largest producer of Groundnut in India. A) Rajasthan B) Gujarath C) Maharashtra D) Andhra Pradesh

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D) Andhra Pradesh

B) Gujarat is the correct answer
12.

A person is born with a hereditary disease with a weakened immune system due to deficiency of an enzyme. Suggest a technique for complete cure for this disease, identify the deficient enzyme and explain the technique used for cure.

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Gene therapy can completely cure this disease. 

The disease is due to ADA (Adenosine deaminase) deficiency. 

Lymphocytes from the blood of the patient are grown in a culture. A functional ADA cDNA is introduced into these lymphocytes, which are subsequently returned to the patient. The permanent cure is done by introducing ADA cDNA into cells at early embryonic stages.

13.

Complete the following sentence using the appropriate reason.In many European countries, a struggle between the representative assemblies and monarchs arose because(a) monarchs believed in the Divine Rights of Kings. (b) it was a period of national awakening. (c) representative assemblies started insisting on a share in the decision-making process.

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(c) representative assemblies started insisting on a share in the decision-making process.

14.

Complete the following sentence using the appropriate reason.Representative democracy is referred to as responsible Government because (a) representatives are ultimately responsible to the people. (b) people are responsible for electing the government. (c) direct democracy is not possible today.

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(a) representatives are ultimately responsible to the people.

15.

“There is nothing that God made that doesn’t interest me.’ How do the words reflect Mr Lamb’s philosophy of life? ‘ईश्वर की बनाई कोई ऐसी चीज नहीं है जिसमें मुझे रुचि न हो।’ इन शब्दों में श्रीमान् लैम्ब का जीवन-दर्शन कैसे प्रतिबिम्बित होता है?

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These words tell us about Mr Lamb’s positive thoughts and behaviour. He is equally interested in man and Nature. He is satisfied with what life gives him. He looks at and loves everything.

ये शब्द हमें श्रीमान् लैम्ब के सकारात्मक विचारों और व्यवहार के विषय में बताते हैं। उन्हें प्रकृति और मानव में समान रूप से रुचि है। जीवन उन्हें जो कुछ भी देता है वह उससे सन्तुष्ट हैं। वह हर चीज को देखते हैं और उससे प्यार करते हैं।

16.

The oldest representative assembly in the world is ___________ (House of Commons, House of Lords, Senate, House of Representative)

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House of Commons

17.

Find the odd word in the given set.The Indian National Trade Union Congress, All India Kisan Sabha, National Students Union of India, Indian National Congress.

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Indian National Congress (it is a political party)

18.

The earth is round and it rotates on its axis. This was firstly told by- (a) Charak (b) Sushruta (c) Kalidas (d) Aryabhatt

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Answer s: (d) Aryabhatt

19.

‘The world’s got a whole face, and the world is there to be looked at.’ What does Mr Lamb mean by saying so? ‘संसार का चेहरा पूरा है, और तुम्हें संसार को देखना चाहिए।’ ऐसा कहने से श्रीमान् लैम्ब का क्या अभिप्राय है?

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By saying so, Mr Lamb means that all people in the world are not indifferent to the sufferers. There are sensible people too who behave normally with physically impaired persons. He wants Derry to see such people’s company.

ऐसा कहने से, श्रीमान् लैम्ब का अभिप्राय है कि संसार में सभी लोग पीड़ितों के कष्ट के प्रति उदासीन नहीं होते हैं। समझदार लोग भी हैं जो शारीरिक रूप से अक्षम लोगों के प्रति सामान्य व्यवहार करते हैं। वह (श्रीमान् लैम्ब) चाहते हैं कि डैरी ऐसे लोगों का साथ ढूंढे।

20.

What is the material used in the construction of Amravati Stoopa?

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White stone (marble) has been used in the construction of Amravati Stoopa.

21.

State the appropriate concept for the given statement.The political system is where people elect representatives to govern themselves.

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Representative Democracy

22.

Fill in the following blanks 1. The literary meaning of stoopa is …………. . 2. The remains of ………… are preserved at the Indian Museum at Kolkata. 3. Firstly, the Buddhist statues were made during the …………. Era. 4. Ramayana was composed by …………. .5. …………. has been composed by Elangare Adigal.

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1. dime 

2. Bharhut Stoopa 

3. Kushan 

4. Maharishi Valmiki 

5. Shipakiram (Tamil)

23.

Where is the Amravati Stoopa situated?

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The Amravati Stoopa is situated in Amravati town situated on the banks of river Krishna in present day Andhra Pradesh.

24.

What is called a Stoopa?

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The semi-circular dunes built of clay and bricks erected over the earthly remains of great saints are known as Stoopas.

25.

The Wahan (Vehicle) of God Bhairwa is(1) Dog(2) Lion(3) Peacock(4) Owl

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The Wahan (Vehicle) of God Bhairwa is Dog.

26.

Which constitutes are included in forest Wealth ?

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Vegetation and wild life.

27.

Discuss whether the term “royal centre” is an appropriate description for the part of the city for which it is used.

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term “royal centre” is an appropriate description for the part of the city The for which it is used because the Royal center had more than 60 temples. Most of these temples were constructed by the ruler of Vijayanagara Empire to express their supremacy. The royal centre had 30 palaces. These were made of perishable material. 

A brief description of the building of Royal centre are as given below: 

(i) One of the most beautiful buildings in the royal centre is the Lotus Mahal. It was named by British travellers in the nineteenth century. While the name is certainly romantic, historians are not quite sure what the building was used for. One suggestion, found in a map drawn by Mackenzie, is that it may have been a council chamber, a place where the king met his advisers. 

(ii) Most temples were located in the sacred centre. One of the most spectacular of these is the Hazara Rama Temple. This was probably meant to be used only by the king and his family.

28.

Why stars twinkles?

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Stars twinkle on account of atmospheric refraction.

29.

How the light travels in different mediums?

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Light travels from rarer to denser medium. Rays always bend towards the normal.

30.

In …… there was a civil war in America.A) 1851 B) 1871 C) 1841 D) 1861

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There was a civil war in America in 1861.

1861
In 1861 there was a civil war in America
in 1861 there was a civil war in America

31.

कीमत अर्थात् क्या ?

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कीमत अर्थात् वस्तु या सेवा के बदले में चुकाया जानेवाला मुद्राकीय इकाई का प्रमाण ।

32.

मूल्य का अर्थ बताइए ।

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मूल्य अर्थात् वस्तु या सेवा का अन्य वस्तु के प्रमाण में विनिमय मूल्य ।

33.

Find the smallest number by which each of the following numbers must be divided to obtain a perfect cube.(i) 81(ii) 128  (iii) 135

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(i) 81 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3

Here, one 3 is left which is not in a triplet.

If we divide 81 by 3, then it will become a perfect cube.

Thus, 81 ÷ 3 = 27 = 3 × 3 × 3 is a perfect cube.

Hence, the smallest number by which 81 should be divided to make it a perfect cube is 3.

(ii) 128 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 Here, one 2 is left which is not in a triplet.

If we divide 128 by 2, then it will become a perfect cube. Thus, 128 ÷ 2 = 64 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 is a perfect cube.

Hence, the smallest number by which 128 should be divided to make it a perfect cube is 2.

(iii) 135 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 5

Here, one 5 is left which is not in a triplet.

If we divide 135 by 5, then it will become a perfect cube.

Thus, 135 ÷ 5 = 27 = 3 × 3 × 3 is a perfect cube.

Hence, the smallest number by which 135 should be divided to make it a perfect cube is 5.

34.

Find the smallest number by which each of the following numbers must be divided to obtain a perfect cube.(i) 192(ii) 704

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(i) 192 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

Here, one 3 is left which is not in a triplet.

If we divide 192 by 3, then it will become a perfect cube. Thus, 192 ÷ 3 = 64 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 is a perfect cube.

Hence, the smallest number by which 192 should be divided to make it a perfect cube is 3.

(ii) 704 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 11

Here, one 11 is left which is not in a triplet.

If we divide 704 by 11, then it will become a perfect cube.

Thus, 704 ÷ 11 = 64 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 is a perfect cube.

Hence, the smallest number by which 704 should be divided to make it a perfect cube is 11

35.

Solve the following simultaneous equations.i. 2x + y = 5 ; 3x – y = 5 ii. x – 2y = -1 ; 2x – y = 7 

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i. 2x + y = 5 …(i) 

3x – y = 5 …(ii)

 Adding equations (i) and (ii), 

2x + y = 5 

3x – y = 5 

5x = 10 

∴ x = 10/5 

∴ x = 2 

Substituting x = 2 in equation (i),

 2(2) + y = 5

 4 + y = 5 

∴ y = 5 – 4 = 1 

∴ (2, 1) is the solution of the given equations.

ii. x – 2y = -1 

∴x = 2y – 1 … .(i) 

∴ 2x – y = 7 ….(ii)

 Substituting x = 2y – 1 in equation (ii), 

2(2y – 1) – y = 7 

∴ 4y – 2 – y = 7 

∴ 3y = 7 + 2

∴ 3y = 9 

∴ y = 9/3 

∴ y = 3 

Substituting y = 3 in equation (i),

 x = 2y – 1 

∴ x = 2(3) – 1

 ∴ x = 6 – 1 = 5 

∴ (5, 3) is the solution of the given equations.

36.

Solve the following simultaneous equations. i. 2x – y = 5 ; 3x + 2y = 11 ii. x – 2y – 2 ; x + 2y = 10

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i. 2x – y = 5 

∴ -y = 5 – 2x 

∴ y = 2x – 5 …(i)

 3x + 2y = 11 ……(ii) 

Substituting y = 2x – 5 in equation (ii), 

3x + 2(2x – 5) = 11 

∴ 3x + 4x- 10= 11 

∴ 7x = 11 + 10 

∴ 7x = 21 

∴ x = \(\frac{21}{7}\)

∴ x = 3 

Substituting x = 3 in equation (i), 

y = 2x – 5 

∴ y = 2(3) – 5 

∴ y = 6 – 5 = 1 

∴(3,1) is the solution of the given equations.

ii. x – 2y = -2 

∴ x = 2y – 2 …(i)

 x + 2y = 10 …..(ii) 

Substituting x = 2y – 2 in equation (ii),

2y – 2 + 2y = 10 

∴ 4y = 10 + 2 

∴ 4y= 12 

∴ y = \(\frac{12}{4}\)

∴ y = 3 

Substituting y = 3 in equation (i),

 x = 2y – 2 

∴ x = 2(3) – 2 

∴ x = 6 – 2 = 4 

∴ (4, 3) is the solution of the given equations

37.

Solve the following simultaneous equations.i. x + y = 11 ; 2x – 3y = 7 ii. 2x + y = -2 ; 3x – y = 7

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i. x + y = 11 

∴ x = 11 – y …(i) 

2x – 3y = 7 …….(ii) 

Substituting x = 11 -y in equation (ii),

2(11 – y) – 3y = 7 

∴ 22 – 2y – 3y = 1 

∴ 22 – 5y = 7

∴ 22 – 7 = 5y 

∴ 15 = 5y 

∴ y = \(\frac{15}{5}\)

∴ y = 3 

Substituting y = 3 in equation (i),

x = 11 – y 

∴ x = 11 – 3 = 8 

∴ (8, 3) is the solution of the given equations.

ii. 2x + y = -2 …(i) 

3x – y = 7 …(ii) 

Adding equations (i) and (ii),

 2x + y = -2

+ 3x – y = l 

5x = 5 

∴ x = \(\frac{5}{5}\)

∴ x = 1 

Substituting x = 1 in equation (i),

 2x + y = -2 

∴ 2(1) +y = -2 

2 + y = -2 

∴ y = – 2 – 2 

∴ y = -4 

∴ (1, -4) is the solution of the given equations.

38.

Of which of the binomials given below is the m2n2 + 14mnpq + 49p2q2 the expansion? (A) (m + n) (p + q) (B) (mn – pq) (C) (7mn + pq) (D) (mn + 7pq)

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Correct answer is

(D) (mn + 7pq)

Hint :

Here, square root of the first term = mn 

Square root of the last term = 7pq 

∴ Required binomial = (mn + 7pq)2

39.

Will water fill in tumbler when a glass tumbler is immersed perpendicularly into the water in a turf ? Give reason.

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No because there is air in the tumbler. Air need space to occupy so water cannot enter into the tumbler.

40.

A balloon filled with air and an empty balloon weigled in a digital balance found difference in weight. What are the properties of matter understood by this experiment?

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Matter needs space to occupy and has mass.

41.

When zinc metal is treated with a dilute solution of a strong acid, a gas is evolved, which is utilised in the hydrogenation of oil. Name the gas evolved. Write the chemical equation of the reaction and also write a test to detect the gas formed.

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When zinc reacts with dilute solution of strong acid, it forms salt and hydrogen gas is evolved.
Zn + 2HCl ------> 2nCl2 + H2
When a burning splinter is brought near the mouth of the test tube, the gas burns with a pop sound.

42.

What is -I effect?

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Small displacement of sigma bond pair of electrons towards substituent.

43.

Out of (CH3)2 CH– and CH3– group, which is a better electron releasing group?

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The answer is (CH3)2CH-

44.

Give an example of a group which exerts +1 effect.

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Alkyl group (methyl group)

45.

What is +1 effect?

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Small displacement of sigma bond pair of electrons away from substituent.

46.

What is +R effect?

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Shift of electron pair away from substituent in conjugate system.

47.

Why is there a large difference between the melting and boiling points of oxygen and sulphur?

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Oxygen exists as diatomic molecule (O2) whereas sulphur exists as polyatomic molecule (S8). The van der Waals forces of attraction between O2 molecules are relatively weak owing to their much smaller size. The large van der Waals attractive forces in the S8 molecules are due to large molecular size. Therefore oxygen has low m.p. and b.p. as compared to sulphur.

48.

Oxygen has less negative electron gain enthalpy than sulphur. Why?

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  • Oxygen has a smaller atomic size than sulphur. 
  • It is more electronegative than sulphur. 
  • It has a larger electron density. 
  • Due to high electron density, oxygen does not accept the incoming electron easily and therefore has less electron gain enthalpy than sulphur.
49.

(i) Write the maximum number of electron in a subshell with l = 3 and n = 4(ii) Write the maximum number of electron that can be associated with the following set of quantum numbers?n = 3, l = 1 and ml = -1(iii) Write the maximum number of electron that can be accommodated in an atom in which the highest principal quantum number value is 4.

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(i) n = 4, l = 3

\(\therefore\) Sub shell is 4f

for l = 3, ml , −3, −2, −1, 0, +1, +2, +3

Each orbital has maximum two electrons. 

So, maximum number of electron in 4f sub shell is 14.

(ii) n = 3, l = 1 and ml = −1

According to this set of quantum numbers, the outermost subshell is 3px

\(\therefore\) Electronic configuration is 1s2 , 2s22p6 , 3s23px1

Thus, maximum number of electrons is 13.

(iii) n = 4 

Maximum number of electrons 

= 2n

= 2(4)2 

= 32

50.

Explain the trend in atomic radius of group 18 elements.

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  • The atomic radii of group 18 elements is larger than the atomic radii of group 17 elements. 
  • Down the group from He to Xe, atomic radii increases due to increase in the number of quantum shells. 
  • The atomic radii increase in the order He < Ne < Ar < Kr < Xe