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Observe the picture. Discuss and answer the questions.1. Where are the children?2. Is it a village or a town? Why?3. What are the boys looking at?4. Are the children friendly with the animals? Discuss5. What are the children doing? |
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Answer» 1. The children are near their houses. 2. It is a village It is not a town The It is a village. It is not a town. The houses, the location and the animals reflect a village scene. 3. The boys are looking at the animals and eggs. 4. Yes, the children are friendly with the animals. They are helping the animals in different ways. 5. The children are spending their time with the animals and birds. |
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How did Ratnanka help the woodcutters? |
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Answer» Ratnanka offered each thirsty wood cutter some soaked bengalgram and cold water. The hungry and thirsty woodcutters were pleased with Ratnanka’s service. |
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Write the Summary of 'The Dead Rat'. |
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Answer» Madananka was a young merchant living in Ujjain. As he lost his father, his mother brought him up with great affection and love. Unfortunately, he turned out to be a vagabond. Hoping he would become normal and settle down, his mother got him married to a girl but he became worse. One day he left his house deserting his mother and pregnant wife. His wife gave birth to a son and he was named Ratnanka. He too was brought up with affection and care and given good education. When he was ten, his grandmother told him to take up some business to earn their living. She advised him to go to Yakshadatta and borrow some money from him. Yakshadatta, a well-to-do merchant living in the neighbouring village, lent money to the poor but capable persons. Ratnanka met Yakshadatta and requested him to lend him some money for business. He promised Yakshadatta that he would repay the amount soon. Yakshadatta pointed towards a dead rat and told Ratnanka that it was the capital he could lend him. He also told that an intelligent man could earn millions with that dead rat. Ratnanka took the dead rat and kept it in a cup made out of a leaf. A merchant purchased it for feeding his cat and gave him a handful of bengalgram. Ratnanka took the bengalgram home and soaked it. Then he added some salt and pepper to the bengalgram. He offered some soaked bengalgram and cold water to the hungry and thirsty woodcutters. They were pleased with his service and gave him two pieces of firewood each. Ratnanka sold the firewood away for two rupees in the city. He gave one rupee to his grandmother towards savings and purchased bengalgram with the other rupee. Again he offered soaked bengalgram and cold water to the woodcutters. In this way he collected many cart-loads of fuel within a month. When there was scarcity of firewood in the city, he sold the firewood and earned a hundred gold coins. He became one of the leading merchants in that city within two years. Then he wanted to show his gratitude to Yakshadatta. He got a rat made of gold and carried it in a procession to the residence of Yakshadatta. Ratnanka told Yakshadatta his success story and requested him to accept the golden rat as repayment of the loan and also as a token of his gratitude. Yakshadatta was pleased with the intelligence and gratitude of Ratnanka. |
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How did Ratnanka show his gratitude to Yakshadatta? |
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Answer» Ratnanka got a rat made of gold and kept it in a silver tray and carried in a procession with pomp. He led the procession to the residence of Yakshadatta. Ratnanka told Yakshadatta that he became a millionaire by his grace. He also told him that his wise saying and the capital which he borrowed from him made him a rich man. He told Yakshadatta that he had come to repay his debt in the shape of a golden rat and requested him to accept it as a symbol of his gratitude. Thus Ratnanka showed his gratitude to Yakshadatta. |
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What did the mother do to make Madananka normal and settled in life? |
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Answer» Madananka’s mother hoped that he would become normal and settle down if he was married. So, she got him married to a girl. |
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What did Ratnanka do with the dead rat? |
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Answer» Ratnanka made a cup out of a leaf and placed the dead rat in that cup. He carried it through streets crying, A rat for sale !” A merchant purchased that dead rat for feeding his cat and gave him a handful of bengalgram. |
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What kind of man was Yakshadatta? |
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Answer» Yakshadatta was a well-to-do merchant. He lent money to the poor but capable persons. He was an intelligent person. |
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How did the firewood which Ratnanka had collected fetch him a hundred gold coins? |
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Answer» Ratnanka had collected the firewood from the woodcutters by offering each of them some soaked bengalgram and cold water. Ratnanka sold the firewood away for two rupees in the city. He gave one rupee to his grandmother towards savings and purchased a Kuncham of bengalgram with the other rupee. Out of this he soaked one kilo everyday and sat under the same tree with cold water. He collected many cart-loads of fuel within a month and sold it when there was a scarcity of firewood in the city. Thus the firewood fetched him a hundred gold coins. |
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Can the sepals be caducous ? At what stage? |
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Answer» Yes, immediately after the opening of flower. e.g., Poppy. |
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Give two examples of reflexes. |
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Answer» Examples: - 1. On touching a hot pan we pull-off our hand. 2. Contraction of pupil when there is bright light. |
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In stem tuber, the number of nodes and eyes is more towards (A) rose end (B) basal end (C) heel (D) both (B) and (C) |
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Answer» The correct answer is (A) rose end |
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Give examples of unconditional reflexes. |
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Answer» Blinking of eyes, withdrawing of hand upon pricking, suckling to breast by infant, swallowing, knee jerk, sneezing and coughing are some of the unconditional reflexes. |
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What is the difference between unconditioned and conditioned reflexes? |
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Answer» Unconditioned reflexes are inborn or hereditary and permanent while the conditioned reflexes are temporary, learnt or acquired during lifetime. |
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Number of stamens in Schizanthus is …………… . (a) 2 (b) 3(c) 4 (d) 5 |
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Answer» Number of stamens in Schizanthus is 2. |
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Define Taxonomy. |
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Answer» Taxonomy is “the science dealing with the study of classification including the bases, principles, rules and procedures”. |
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PCR requires very high temperature conditions where most of the enzymes get denatured. How was this problem resolved in a PCR? |
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Answer» The use of a thermostable DNA polymerase Thermus aquaticus which remain active during the high temperature induced denaturation of double stranded DNA. |
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Syngamy means:(a) Fusion of similar spores (b) Fusion of dissimilar spores (c) Fusion of cytoplasm (d) Fusion of gametes |
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Answer» (d) Fusion of gametes |
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The plant in which adventitious buds along the margin of leaves give rise to new plants is a) Water Hyacinthb) Agavec) Bryophyllumd) Dahlia |
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Answer» (c) Bryophyllum |
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In flowering plants male flower is called ........... flower and female flower is known as ........ flower. |
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Answer» Staminate, Pistillate |
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Extra axillary scorpiod cyme is called …………… . (a) Spike (b) Monochasical cyme (c) Helicoid cyme(d) Rhiphidium |
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Answer» Extra axillary scorpiod cyme is called Rhiphidium. |
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Describe the different steps in one complete cycle of PCR. |
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Answer» The PCR technique is carried out in following to main steps. (1) Denaturation & Separation of two strands of ds. DNA : The double strand DNA is subjected to denaturation at high temperature (950C) for separation of single stranded strands. These strands now serve as the template strands for synthesis of DNA. (2) Annealing : The two sets of primers are added which undergo annealing at 3' end of each separated strand. (3) Extension : The Thermostable DNA (taq polymerase) helps in adding the nucliotides complementary to the template thereby extending the primer. These steps are repeated many times for obtaining several copies of desired DNA. |
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Who was Srigupta? |
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Answer» 1. Srigupta is considered to be the founder of the Gupta dynasty. 2. He is believed to have reigned over parts of present day Bengal and Bihar. 3. He was the first Gupta ruler to be featured on coins. 4. He was succeeded by his son Ghatotkacha. |
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Perigynous flowers are found in …………… .(a) Rose (b) Guava (c) Cucumber (d) China rose |
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Answer» Perigynous flowers are found in Rose. |
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Non – albuminous seed is produced in …………… . (a) Maize (b) Castor (c) Wheat (d) Pea |
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Answer» Non – albuminous seed is produced in Pea. |
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When the margins of sepals or petals overlap one another without any particular direction, the condition is termed as …………… .(a) Vexillary (b) Imbricate (c) Twisted (d) Valvate |
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Answer» (b) Imbricate |
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An aggregate fruit is one which develops from …………… .(a) Multicarpellary syncarpous gynoecium (b) Multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium (c) Complete inflorescence (d) Multicarpellary superior ovary |
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Answer» (b) Multicarpellary apocarpous gynoecium |
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Seed coat is not thin, membranous in …………… . (a) Coconut(b) Groundnut (c) Gram (d) Maize |
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Answer» Correct Answer is : (a) Coconut |
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In china rose the flower are …………… . (a) Actinomorphic,. Epigynous with valvate aestivation (b) Zygomorphic, hypogynous with imbricate aestivation (c) Zygomorphic, epigynous with twisted aestivation (d) Actinomorphic, hypogynous with twisted |
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Answer» (d) Actinomorphic, hypogynous with twisted aestivation |
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2, 4, 9, 3, 5 और 6 से बनी संख्याओं में से सबसे छोटी-सबसे बड़ी संख्या का पता लगाओ। कौन सी संख्या किस संख्या से बड़ी या छोटी है? |
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Answer» सबसे छोटी संख्या = 234569 सबसे बड़ी संख्या = 965432 965432 में लाख के स्थान पर अंक = 9 234569 में लाख के स्थान पर अंक = 2 9 > 2 अतः 965432 > 234569 तथा 234569 < 965432 |
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अंक 2, 4, 9, 3, 5 और 6 से छह अंकों की दस या अधिक संख्याएँ बनाओ। |
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Answer» 965432, 956432, 956342, 659432, 652349, 543296, 549632, 432965, 324569, 234569 आदि। इसी प्रकार अनेक संख्याएँ बना सकते हैं। |
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How is the pressure of a gas related to the number of molecules of the gas at constant volume and temperature? |
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Answer» The pressure of a gas related to the number of molecules of the gas at constant volume and temperature is P ∝ N. |
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Define homologous series? |
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Answer» A group or a series of organic compounds each containing a characteristic functional group forms a homologous series and the members of the series are called homologous. |
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How is the pressure of a given sample of a gas related to temperature at constant volume? |
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Answer» The pressure of a given sample of a gas related to temperature at constant volume is P ∝ T |
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What is a functional group? |
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Answer» It may be defined as an atom or group of atoms joined in a specific manner which is responsible for the characteristic chemical properties of the organic compounds. eg: hydroxyl group (- OH) aldehyde group (- CHO) carboxylic acid group (-COOH) etc. |
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Define the term Metamerism. Examples. |
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Answer» It is due to the presence of different alkyl groups on either side of functional group in the molecule. Ex. C4H10O represents C2H5OC2H5 and CH3OC3H7. |
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How is the pressure of a given sample of a gas related to temperature at volume? |
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Answer» Pressure is directly proportional to the temperature , i.e; P ∝ T. |
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Define Nucleophiles. |
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Answer» A reagent that brings an electron pair is called nucleophile. i.e., nucleus seeking e g OH-, CN |
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Define carbocation. |
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Answer» A species having a carbon atom possessing sextet of electrons and a positive charge is called carbocation. |
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What is the difference between Carbocation & Carbanion. |
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What type of hybridization of each carbon atom in the following compounds?(a) CH3Cl (b) (CH3)2CO (c) CH3CN (d) CH3CH = CHCN. |
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Answer» (a) sp3 (b) sp3-sp2 (c) sp3, sp (d) sp3, sp2, sp2,sp. |
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Define the term Mixture. |
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Answer» Mixture:
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Why is sp hybrid orbital more electronegative than sp2 or sp3 hybridized orbitals? |
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Answer» The greater the s – character of the hybrid orbital’s, the greater is the electro negativity. Thus, a carbon atom having an sp hybrid orbital with 50% s – character is more electro negative than that possessing sp2 or sp3 hybridized orbital’s. |
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Define Compound. |
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Answer» Compound:
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Write the hybridized state of C atoms in the following CH2 = CH - C Ξ N |
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Answer» sp2 sp2 sp CH2 = CH - C ≡ N |
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Define the term precision and accuracy. |
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Answer» The term precision refers to the closeness of a set of values obtained from identical measurement of a quantity, whereas accuracy is a related term, refers to the closeness of a single measurement to its true value. |
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Define the term precision and accuracy. |
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Answer» The term precision refers for the closeness of set of values obtained from identical measurement of a quantity, whereas accuracy is a related term, refers to the closeness of a single measurement to its true value. |
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Write the hybridized state of C atoms in the followingCH2 = CH - C Ξ N |
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Answer» sp2 sp2 sp CH2 = CH - C Ξ N |
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What are derived units ?Give an example. |
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Answer» A unit obtained by multiplying or dividing one fundamental unit by another fundamental unit(S) is known as derived unit. EXAMPLE : Density of a substance is defined by : Density = mass of sample / volume of sample = SI unit of mass / SI unit of volume = kg/m3 = kg m-3 |
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What are derived units ?Give an example. |
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Answer» A unit obtained by multiplying or dividing one fundamental unit by another fundamental unit(S) is known as derived unit. EXAMPLE : Density of a substance is defined by : Density = mass of sample / volume of sample = SI unit of mass / SI unit of volume = kg/m3 = kg m-3. |
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How is the SI unit of density derived? State CGS unit of density. |
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Answer» i. The SI unit of density is derived as follows : Density = \(\frac{SI\,unit\,mass}{SI\,unit\,volume}\) = \(\frac{kg}{m^3}\) = kg m-3 ii. CGS unit of density : g cm-3 [Note : The CGS unit, g cm-3 is equivalent to \(\frac{g}{mL}\) or g mL-1.] |
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