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Correct option is D) Porifera

D) Order, class

Correct option is C) Bacteria

(a) larger length of atmosphere. 

A prism is a transparent refracting medium bounded by five plane surfaces inclined at some angle.

The statement is-

True.

(a) a^μg = sin r/sin i

(b) If refractive angle, r = 90°, the corresponding angle of incidence, i will be equal to critical angle.

(c) If the angle of incidence exceeds the value of I obtained in part (b) (i.e., critical angle), total internal reflection will occur.

1. isherman 

2. am – helping verb, looking – main verb 

3. red – adjective

4. caught – past tense 

5. looking for-phrase 

6. wicked 

7. weather, climate, rainy, summer, winter 

8. The, an 

9. were 

10. kindness / gentleness/smartness / cleverness

(a) tail of fish.

Bruce Lee developed the Jeet Kune DO – art.

Many rivers in India flow through more than one state. This has given rise to a dispute regarding the use of river water.The Cauvery water and the Krishna water disputes in Karnataka are of this kind. The catchment area of the river Cauvery is spread in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Pondicherry. The river dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is more than a century old, yet it is a burning issue even today.

The river Krishna to flows through different states, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh., This has also given rise to river water dispute.

The main hydro-electric power stations of our state are Shivanasamudra, Shimsa, Sharavati, Linganamakki, Mahatma Gandhi hydropower station, Supa, Kodasalli, Varahi, Marikanive, Tungabhadra, Alamatti, etc.

The different sources of irrigation in Karnataka are wells, canals, tanks, underground water irrigations.

The tributaries of Cauvery river are Hemavati, Harangi, Arkavati, Shimsha, Kapila, Bhavani, Lakshmanatirtha, Suvarnavati, etc.

The Krishna is the second important river of South India. It takes birth at Mahabaleshwar and flows 1,392 kms Eastwards to join the Bay of Bengal. But it flows for only 480 km. through Karnataka. The Bhima, Koyna, Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha, and Malaprabha are its tributaries. Irrigation and hydro-electric power generation from the Krishna river system have benefitted Northern Karnataka.

The important rivers of Karnataka are Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar, Palar, Sharavati, Kali, Netravathi, Varahi, Aghanashini, etc.

The rainy season is also known as the season of South-West monsoon winds. The Western Ghats check the moisture-laden winds blowing from the Arabian sea, resulting in heavy rainfall. Agumbe is an area of heavy rainfall. It is called “Cheerapunji of South India”. Bhagamandal and Hulikal are the other places of heavy rainfalls. Nayakan Nayakan Hatti near Challakeri in Chitradurga records the lowest rainfall. During the rainy season, Karnataka receives about 80% of rainfall. This helps in the cultivation of Kharif crops.

Karnataka has a rich diversity of plant species. Sandalwood is a special tree grown in forests of Karnataka. Perfume, objects with intricate carvings, soap and medicines are manufactured from sandalwood. They are popular all over the world, and hence are not only supplied to other parts of the country but also exported to foreign countries. Therefore, Karnataka is known as ‘the Land of Sandalwood’.

The main hills of Southern maidan are Chitradurga hills, Narayana Durga, Shivaganga, Madhugiri hills, Channakeshava hill, Kavaledurga, Adichunchanagiri, and Biligirirangana hill.

The important physical divisions are : 

1. The Coastal Plain, 

2. The Malnad Region, 

3. The Maiden Region.

1. St. Mary.

2. Western.

3. Shivamogga, Kundapur.

4.  Kodagu.

The coastal plains of Karnataka lie between the Arabian sea and Malnad region. This coastline extends to 320 km. from Mangaluru in the South and to Karwar in the North. This region is also called “the Canara or the Karnataka Coastline”. The ports along the coastline are ‘New Mangaluru’, Bhatkal, Malpe, Karwar, Kumta, Belekere, etc. Many beautiful beaches are here. They are Panambur, Ullal, Someshwar, Malpe, Karwar, Murdeshwar, Om beach near Gokarna. The main occupations of this region are fishing and agriculture. The main crops grown here are cashew, coconut, cardamom, and paddy. Dakshina Kannada, Uttar Kannada, Udupi districts are located here.

Malnad runs parallel to the coastline from north to west. Generally, the Western Ghats are referred to as Malnad of the land of hills. They are also called Sahyadri. These hills obstruct rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea and cause heavy rainfall more than 200 cms. The highest peaks in this region are Mullaiyanagiri, Kudaremukh, Rudragiri, etc. The important mountain passes are Charmudi Ghat, Shiradi Ghat, Agumbe Ghat. Hulikal Ghat. Since the Malnad region receives heavy rainfall, it has covered evergreen forests. The important waterfalls in this region are Jog Falls, Magod, Gokak, Shivanasamudra and Abbey Falls. The most important crops grown are coffee, tea, spices, rubber, paddy, etc. The districts located in this region are Shivamogga, Hassan, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru.

District industry centre.

Retailing has been divided into 2 parts: 

1. Specialty Retailing 

• Products related to pregnant women, infants and children. 
• Healthcare and nutrition-related products. 

2. Food Services retailing 

• Fast food. 
• Bread and Bakery products.

1. Generally, the temperature of body is controlled through the sweating evaporation. 

2. In the case of pigs, these have less sweat pores on their skin surfaces. So sweating evaporation process does not take place. 

3. Because of this type of arrangement in pigs, they toil in the mud ponds more time during hot summer.

1. Ecological or Natural causes of migration:

• The causes operate under this category are natural ones. They include Valcanic eruption, mankind changed considerably.
• At this stage, people continued to move from one region to another in search of fertile land for cultivation.

2. Economic causes of migration:

• Economy is one of the most important causes of human migration from one area to another.
• The availability of fertile agricultural land, employment opportunities, development of technology etc. are some of the economic causes that attract the migration.

3. Socio – cultural causes of migration: 

• Socio – cultural causes also play some roles in the process of migration.
• For example, women after marriage.

4. Demographic causes of migration:

• In demographic sense, the population composition like age and sex, over population and under population are the major causes of migration.
• Over population is considered as a push factor and under population to be pull factor in the context of migration.

5. Political causes of migration:

• Various political causes like colonization, wars, Government policies etc. have always been playing important role in human migration from time to time.

In October 1923, in the context of a long ministerial crisis, Mussolini organised the fascist March on Rome. Impressed by the show of force, the king invited Mussolini to form a government.

(b) Terrorism

The National Defence Academy is at Pune

False. 

• Many training institutes have been set up in our country. 
• To train military personnel, so that they can perform their task.
• Example – National Defence Academy – Pune

(c) National Cadet Corps (NCC)

(i) India’s security system includes the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, the three forces that defend the country.

(ii) The responsibility of protecting the geographical boundaries is on the Army, whereas the Navy protects the coastline.

(iii) The Air Force is in charge of protecting India’s air space.

(iv) The Ministry of Defence controls all the three forces.

(v) The Indian Army is very big. It is the world’s seventh-largest. Its Chief is known as the General. 

(vi) The Chief of Navy is known as the Admiral, while the Chief of the Air Force is known as Air Chief Marshall. These three chiefs are appointed by the President.

(i) There are disputes among nations over boundaries or sometimes conflicts emerge among them over water sharing.

(ii) Some other reasons for conflict could be: not following the terms of international treaties, constantly competing against each other and the influx of refugees from neighbouring countries.

(i) Pollution and other changes in the environment have threatened human life. Diseases like AIDS, Chikungunia, Swine flu and Ebola have presented a big challenge. 

(ii) Protecting human beings from such diseases is also considered as a factor of human security

Answer is (a) Admiral

(c) Airspace

Answer is (c) Seventh

Yoga develops a positive approach towards life is True.

There is moistuer in our brathe is True.

(i) India’s security is not only threatened by outside powers, but also from within. It is not just the difference between external security and internal security that is important anymore.

(ii) Religion, regionalism, several rebellious movements based on ideology, race ethnicity and economic inequality are creating instability. For example, the Naxalite movement is a threat to India’s internal security.

The Border Security Force performs tasks like: 

• creating a sense of security in the minds of people living in areas near the border, 
• preventing smuggling, 
• patrolling the border, etc.

By this process, seed of munj sweet cane plant on the hole will fall down.

Yoga leads to the development of an art of living and develops a positive approach towards life. So, it is very important for an overall development of a person.Yoga is also helpful in physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual development.

When we sit normally, our breathe is cold. But when we run very fast, our breathing is hot.

The glass and mirror surface becomes blurred.

(b) Chandragupta II

Morya king Bindusar was known as Amitraghat.

The system of governance and the political system during the Morya dynasty has been described in ‘Arthshastra’.

After the fall of Morya Empire, the Shung, the Satavahan and the Kushan dynasties ruled upon India.