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1.

In Fig., if CP || DQ, then the measure of x isA. 130°B. 105°C. 175°D. 125°

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Given that,

CP ‖ BQ

Produce CP to E

So,

PE ‖ BQ and AB cuts them

∠QBE = ∠CBA = 105°(Corresponding angles)

In ΔECA

∠CEA + ∠ECA + ∠EAC = 180°

105° + ∠ECA + 25° = 180°

∠ECA = 50°

∠PCA + ∠ECA = 180°(Linear pair)

x + 50° = 180°

x = 130°

2.

Give an example of a sex-linked recessive disorder in humans.

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Colour blindness.

3.

Give an example each for Autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant traits.

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Autosomal recessive trait – Sickle cell anemia Autosomal dominant trait – Muscular dystrophy

4.

In Fig., if lines l and m are parallel, then the value of x isA. 35°B. 55°C. 65°D. 75°

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Given that,

l ‖ m and n cuts them

Let,

∠1 = x

∠2 = 90°

∠3 = 125°

∠3 + ∠5 = 180°(Linear pair)

125° + ∠5 = 180°

∠5 = 55° (i)

∠4 = 90° (ii)

Now,

∠1 + ∠4 + ∠5 = 180°(Angle sum property)

x + 90° + 55° = 180°

x = 35°

5.

In Fig, state which lines are parallel and why?

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∠EOC = ∠DOK = 100°(Vertically opposite angle)

∠DOK = ∠ACO = 100°(Vertically opposite angle)

Here two lines, EK and CA cut by a third line L and the corresponding angles to it are equal.

Therefore,

EK ‖ AC

6.

In Fig., if lines l and m are parallel, then x =A. 20°B. 45°C. 65°D. 85°

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l ‖ m

Let transversal be n and ∠1 = 65°

∠2 = 20°

∠3 = x

Since,

l ‖ m and n cuts them so,

∠1 + ∠4 = 180°(Co. interior angle)

65° + ∠4 = 180°

∠4 = 115°(i)

∠4 = ∠5 = 115°(Vertically opposite angle)

∠2 + ∠5 + ∠3 = 180°

20° + 115° + x = 180°

x = 45°

7.

Mating of an organism to a double recessive in order to determine whether it is homozygous or heterozygous for a character under consideration is called(a) reciprocal cross(b) test cross(c) dihybrid cross(d) back cross

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(b) test cross

8.

Read the paragraph under the heading ‘Countless Collections, Cesses and Payments’ and answer the following: How are we paying the taxes nowadays?

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Now-a-days we are paying some taxes directly govt, through its related department. Some other taxes are paid indirectly.

9.

Name two factors responsible for genetic variation in an organism.

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Recombination and crossing over.

10.

Justify with the help of an example where a deliberate attempt by humans has led to the extinction of a particular species.

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When Nile perch, a large predator fish, was introduced in Lake Victoria, it started feeding on the native fish, cichlid fish. As a result, cichlid fish became extinct and Nile perch, not finding any food for itself, died too.

11.

From the given angles are?A) ⌊ZOY & ⌊ROXB) ⌊ZOP & ⌊ROQC) ⌊POY & ⌊QOYD) ⌊ROX & ⌊XOY

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Correct option is C) ⌊POY & ⌊QOY

12.

Find the values of A, B, C when\(\begin{equation} \frac{ \begin{array}[b]{r} A\,B\\ \times\,\, B\,A \end{array} }{ B\,C\,B } \end{equation}\)

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A × B = B 

∴ A = 1 

∴ C = 1 + B2 

Also 1 + B2 is a single digit. 

∴ B = 2 

C = ( 1 + B2 ) = ( 1 + 4 ) = 5 

∴ A = 1, B = 2 and C = 5

13.

(i) How are prisms and cylinders alike?(ii) How are pyramids and cones alike?

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(i) A prism becomes a cylinder as the number of sides of its base becomes larger and larger.
(ii) A pyramid becomes a cone as the number of sides of its base becomes larger and larger.

14.

Can a polygon have for its faces:(i) 3 triangles (ii) 4 triangles (iii) a square and four triangles

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(i) No, a polyhedron cannot have 3 triangles for its faces.
(ii) Yes, a polyhedron can have four triangles which is known as pyramid on triangular base.
(iii) Yes, a polyhedron has its faces a square and four triangles which makes a pyramid on square base.

15.

Using Euler’s formula, find the unknown:Faces?520Vertices6?12Edges129?

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In first column, F = ?, V = 6 and E = 12
Using Euler’s formula, we see F + V – E = 2
F + V – E = 2
=> F + 6 – 12 = 2
=> F – 6 = 2
=> F = 2 + 6 = 8
Hence there are 8 faces.
In second column, F = 5, V = ? and E = 9
Using Euler’s formula, we see F + V – E = 2
F + V – E = 2
=> 5 + V – 9 = 2
=> V – 4 = 2
=> V = 2 + 4 = 6
Hence there are 6 vertices.
In third column, F = 20, V = 12 and E = ?
Using Euler’s formula, we see F + V – E = 2
F + V – E = 2
=> 20 + 12 – E = 2
=> 32 – E = 2
=> E = 32 – 2 = 30
Hence there are 30 edges.

16.

Can a polyhedron have 10 faces, 20 edges and 15 vertices?

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If F = 10, V = 15 and E = 20.
Then, we know Using Euler’s formula, F + V – E = 2
L.H.S. = F + V – E
= 10 + 15 – 20
= 25 – 20
= 5
R.H.S. = 2
L.H.S. R.H.S.
Therefore, it does not follow Euler’s formula.

17.

Is it possible to have a polyhedron with any given number of faces? (Hint: Think of a pyramid)

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It is possible, only if the number of faces are greater than or equal to 4.

18.

How many atoms are there in a molecule of water?

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There are three atoms. One of oxygen and two of hydrogen.

19.

Differentiate between atom and molecule with example.

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AtomMolecule
1. It is the fundamental unit of substance.1. Molecules are formed from two or more than two atoms.
2. It does not exist independently. Eg. Gold, aluminium, silver2. Molecules exist independently. Eg. H2, O2, H2O, CO2, etc.
20.

Press a wooden block and an iron and put them on a table. You find that nothing happened to them. Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume.What do you conclude from the above experiment?

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1. We conclude that wooden block and iron rod do not get compressed. 

2. Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume. 

3. The particles in solids are very close to each other.

21.

You have drunk milk, sharbat,water. When we pour water from bottle to a glass, the water takes the shape of that glass. Water takes the shape of the container like- bowl,mud pot, glass etc in which it is poured. Liquids have definite volume but the shape of liquid is dependent on the container in which it poured. The particles of liquid are little far from each other.What do you conclude from this experiment?

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We conclude that 

1. Liquids have definite volume but the shape of liquid is dependent on the container in which it is poured. 

2. The particles of liquid are little far from each other. 

3. Liquid can flow and can be poured from one container to another.

22.

The gaseous state has(a) fixed shape (b) unfixed shape and volume (c) fixed volume (d) fixed mass

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(b) unfixed shape and volume

23.

Which of the following state of matter has definite shape and volume ?(a) Solid (b) Liquid (c) Gas (d) Plasma

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Solid has definite shape and volume.

24.

The formula of common salt is(a) MgCl2 (b) NaCl (c) HCl (d) CO2

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The formula of common salt is NaCl.

25.

Butter and jelly are solid or liquid. What happens when we spread butter on bread ? It does not flow when we keep it on room temperature it does not changes to liquid but when we keep it on room temperature it does not change to liquid but when we heat it, it changes toliquid state, when we refrigerate it, changes to solid. These type of substances have propertices of both solid and liquid.Are butter and jelly solid or liquid? What happens when we spread butter on bread?

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Butter does not change to liquid but when we heat it, it changes to liquid. Jelly is in liquid state, but when we refrigerate it, it changes to solid. These types of substances have properties of both solid and liquid. They do not flow when we keep them on room- temperature

26.

The main particle of outer part of an atom is(a) proton (b) neutron (c) proton and neutron(d) electron

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(d) electron

27.

How will you explain that the shape and volume of gas are not definite?

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The smoke of incense stick diffuses everywhere when it is lighted. We can feel the smell of smoke from vehicles, smell of waste etc. Thus, clearly we can say that the shape and volume of gas are not definite.

28.

Collect few things from your nearby places and write their properties in Table.

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Things and their properties

S.No.ThingsWeightArea occupied
1StoneHave weightoccupy space
2WaterHave weightoccupy space
3SugarHave weightoccupy space
4Plastic bucketHave weightoccupy space
5NaphthaleneHave weightoccupy space
29.

Sugar, salt, glass, plastic are called (a) Element (b) Compound (c) Mixture (d) All of the above

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(b) Compound

30.

Are all substances similar?

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No, all substances are not similar.

31.

How many types of substances are there, how they are classified?

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On the basis of physical composition, substances are of four types. On the basis of chemical composition, substances are of three types.

32.

You all have seen stone, wood, things made-up from plastic and iron like chair, wooden block etc. around your school and homes. What are the shape and volume of these substances?

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These things have definite shape and definite volumes.

33.

All have seen utensils of brass and steel, air, glass, H2O, stone, etc. Are these all made up of one type of substances?

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No, all these substances are formed when two or more compounds or elements are mixed in a ratio.

34.

What are the states of matter or substance on the basis of physical composition?

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Three states – solid, liquid and gas.

35.

Fill in the blanks 1. …………… and ……………… are present in the nucleus of atom. 2. The particles of solid are …………….. to each other. while particles of gases are 3. Sugar is a compound while its syrup is a ……………

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1. Proton, neutron 

2. very close, at large distances 

3. mixture

36.

Explain with experiments the state of matter.

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There are three states of matter solid, liquid and gas.

Experiment 1: Press a wooden block and put it on a table. The wooden block does not get compressed and has unchanged shape and size. 

Result: Solids have a definite shape and a definite volume. The particles in solid are very close to each other.

Experiment 2 : Pour water from a bottle to a glass. It takes the shape of glass.

Result: Liquids have fixed volume but the shape of liquid depends on the container in which it is poured. The particles of liquid are little far from each other.

Experiment 3 : Inflate a balloon and tie it with a thread. Then, open the thread and let it free. 

Result: Gases do not have definite shape and volume and their particles diffuse at a large distances.

37.

Butter is considered in both states solid and liquid, why?

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Because butter is solid at room temperature but it changes to liquid state on heating.

38.

Fill in the blanks 1. The different forms of a substance are called …………… of matter. 2. …………. can flow and can be poured from one container to another. 3. Air is a ………… of gases. 4. All the substances are formed by small ……………

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1. states 

2. Liquids 

3. mixture 

4. particles

39.

The states of water are:(a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) Five

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The states of water are three.

40.

What happens on compressing them?

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They do not get compressed.

41.

What is a substance?

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A substance is a thing which has weight and occupy space.

42.

The substance made up of only one type of particle is (a) compound (b) element (c) mixture(d) mixed meta

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The substance made up of only one type of particle is element

43.

Butter and jelly both have the properties of solids and liquid explain.

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When butter is kept at room temperature, then it is in solid state but on heating it changes into liquid state. Similarly, when jelly is prepared, it is in liquid state, but when it is freezed, it turns into solid. Thus, they have the properties of both solids and liquid.

44.

Which of the following is not a substance?(a) Water(b) Smoke (c) Vision (d) Dust

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Vision is not a substance.

45.

How many elements have been discovered till now.

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118 elements .

46.

What is a substance made up of?

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A substance is made up of small particles.

47.

What are element, compound and mixture?

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Element – The substances made up of only one type of atom are called elements.

Compound – When two or more atoms combine through chemical reaction in a fixed ratio, a compound is formed.

Mixture – It is formed when two or more compounds or elements are mixed in a ratio.

48.

Match the following correctlyColumn 1Column 21. IronA. Atom2. SaltB. Mixture3. SharbetC. Element4. Electron, proton and neutronD. Compound

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1. (c) 

2. (d) 

3. (b) 

4. (a)

49.

The volume of liquid is definite but not the shape and size. Explain it with the help of two examples.

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Liquids have definite volume but the shape of liquid is dependent on the container in which it is poured :

1. When we pour water from bottle to a glass, the water takes the shape of that glass.

2. When we pour water back from glass to bottle, the volume remains the same.

50.

Draw a chart of symbols of elements and hang in your class.

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Chart of symbols of elements

Name of ElementSymbolName of ElementSymbol
HydrogenHBromineBr
CarbonCCalciumCa
FluorineFChlorinea
NitrogenNMagnesiumMg
PhosphorusPSodiumNa
SulphurSCopperCu
OxygenOIronFe
PotassiumKSilverAg
GoldAuMercuryHg
AluminumAlCobaltCo