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1.

The volume of a wood measuring 20 cm × 10 cm x 8 cm is ………………. A) 900 B) 1800 C) 1600 D) 1000

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Correct option is (C) 1600

Volume = \(lbh\)

\(=20\times10\times8\) \(=1600\,cm^3\)

Correct option is  C) 1600

2.

Volume of a cuboid (V) = ……………… A) \(\frac{lb}{h}\)B) lbh C) s3 D) \(\frac{lh}{b}\)

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Correct option is (B) lbh

Volume of cuboid is \(V=lbh\)

Correct option is  B) lbh

3.

(i) *:R x R → Ris given by a * b = 3a2 – b Find the value of 2 * 3. Is ‘*’ commutative? Justify your answer.(ii) ƒ :R → R is defined by ƒ(x) = x2 – 3x + 2 Find f of (x) and f of

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(i) 2 * 3 = 3 x 22 - 3 = 12 - 3 = 9

Given ; a*b = 3a2 - b

b*a = 3b2 - a ≠ a*b

Hence not commutative.

(ii) f of (x) = f (f(x)) = f (x2 -3x +2)

=(x-3x + 2)2 - 3 (x2 - 3x + 2)

= x4 + 9x2 + 4 - 6x3 + 4x2 - 12x - 3x2 + 9x - 6 +2

= x4 - 6x3 + 10x2 - 3x

f of (1) = 1 - 6 + 10 - 3 = 2

4.

(i) Consider ƒ : R → R given by ƒ(x) = 5x + 2 (a) Show that f is one-one. (b) Is f invertible? Justify your answer. (ii) Let * be a binary operation on N defined by a * b = HCF of a and b (a) Is * commutative? (b) Is * associative?

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(i) (a) Let x , x , ∈ R 

ƒ(x1) = ƒ(x2) ⇒ 5x1 + 2 

= 5x2 + 2 

⇒ 5x2 = 5x2 ⇒ x1 = x2 

Therefore s one-one.

(b) Yes. 

Let y e range of ƒ 

⇒ ƒ(x) = y ⇒ 5x + 2 = y

⇒ x = \(\frac{y-2}{5}\) ∈ R

Therefore corresponding to every y ∈ R there existsa real number \(\frac{y-2}{5}\) Therefore f is onto. 

Hence bijective, so invertible.

(ii) (a) Yes. 

a * b = HCF (a,b) = HCF (b,a) = b * a 

Hence commutative.

(b) Yes. 

a * (b * c) = a* HF(b,c) = HCF(a,b,c) 

(a*b) * c =HCF(a,b) * c HCF(a,b,c) 

a * (b * c) = (a * b) * c

 Hence associative.

5.

The volume of a water tank of measuring 1.4 m × 1 m × 0.7 m is (in Lts) A) 98 B) 9.8 C) 980D) 9800

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Correct option is (C) 980

Volume of water tank = \(lbh\)

\(=1.4\times1\times0.7\,m^3\)

\(=0.98\,m^3\)

= 0.98 \(\times\) 1000 litres  \((\because1m^3\) = 1000 litres)

= 980 litres

Correct option is  C) 980

6.

a) The function ƒ :N → N given by ƒ(x) = 2xi) one-one and ontoii) one-one and not ontoiii) not one-one and not ontoiv) onto but not one-oneb) Let * be an operation such that a*b= LCM of a and b defined on the set A = {1,2,3,4,5}. Is * a binary operation?Justify your answer.

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a) ii) one-one and not onto

b) LCM of 2 and 3 is 6 ∉ A, therefore not a binary operation.

7.

(i) Give a relation on a set A = {1,2,3,4} which is reexive , symmetric and not transitive. (ii) Show that ƒ : [-1,1] → R given byf(x) = \(\frac{x}{x+2}\) is  one-one.(iii) Let ‘*’ be a binary operation on Q dened by a*b = a*b = \(\frac{ab}{6}\) ’.Find the inverse of 9 with respect to ’ * ’.

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R = {(1,1)(2,2),(3,3),(4,4),(1,2),(2,1),(1,3),(3,1)}

f(x1) = f(x2) ⇒ \(\frac{x_1}{x_1+2}\) =\(\frac{x_2}{x_2 + 2}\)

⇒ x1(x2+ 2) = x2 (x1 + 2)

⇒ x1x2 + 2x1 = x2x1 + 2x2

⇒2x1 = 2x2 ⇒ x1 = x2

Hence one-one

(iii) a*e = a⇒ \(\frac{ae}{6}\) = a ⇒ e=6

e*a = a⇒ \(\frac{ea}{6}\) = a ⇒ e = 6

identity element = 6

a*b = e ⇒ 9*b = 6 ⇒ \(\frac{9b}{6}\) = 6 ⇒ b = \(\frac{36}{9}\) = 4

b*a = e ⇒ b*9  = 6 ⇒ \(\frac{b9}{6}\) = 6 ⇒ b = \(\frac{36}{9}\) = 4

Inverse element = b = 4

8.

Show that the Modulus Function f : R → R, given by f (x) = | x |, is neither one-one nor onto, where | x | is x, if x is positive or 0 and | x | is – x, if x is negative.

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Let x1, x2 ∈ R f (x.) = f (x1)

f(x1) = f(x2) ⇒ |x1| = |x2|

⇒ x1 = x2

|-2| = |+2| = 2

hence f is not one-one.

Range of functions is only non negative real numbers

Range of f = {0, ∞) ≠ R

∴ f is not onto.

9.

Let A = {1, 2, 3}, B = {4, 5, 6, 7} and let f = {(1,4), (2,5), (3,6)} be a function from A to B. Show that f is one-one.

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x1, x2 ∈ A, f (x1) = f (x2

⇒ x1 = x2 

∴ hence one-one

f(1) = 4, f(2) = 5, f(3) ≠ R, hence f is one-one.

10.

a) When a relation R on a set A is said to be reflexiveb) Show that ƒ : [-1, 1] → R given by f(x)= \(\frac{x}{x+2}\) is one-one

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a) (a,a) ∈ R,  ∀a ∈ A

b) f(x1) = f(x2) ⇒ \(\frac{x_1}{x_1 +2}\) = \(\frac{x_2}{x_2 + 1}\)

⇒ x1x2 + 2x1 = x1x2 + 2x2

⇒ x1 = x2 Hence one - one

11.

How does the total surface area of a box change if each dimension is doubled ?

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Let the original dimensions be Length – l units

Breadth – b units 

Height – h units 

Then T.S.A = 2 (lb + bh + lh) 

If the dimensions are doubled then 

Length = 2l 

Breadth = 2b 

Height = 2h 

T.S.A. = 2 (2l. 2b + 2b . 2h + 2l . 2h) 

= 2 (4lb + 4bh + 4lh) 

= 4 × [2 (lb + bh + lh] 

= 4 × original T.S.A. 

i.e., T.S.A. increases by 4 times.

12.

Show that the Signum Function f : R → R, given by f(x) = \(f(x)=\begin{cases}1 & if \;x > 0\\0& if \;x = 0\\-1 & if \;x < 0\end{cases}\) is neither one-one nor onto.

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f (x) = 1 ∀ x ∈ [0, ∞ ) 

hence f is not one-one Range of f = {-1,0, 1} hence f is not onto.

13.

How does the total surface area of a box changed if each dimension is doubled? A) T.S.A. of the box will become 4 times of original area. B) T.S.A. of the box will become 3 times of original area. C) T.S.A. of the box will become 6 times of original area. D) T.S.A. of the box will become 8 times of original area.

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Correct option is (A) T.S.A. of the box will become 4 times of original area.

Let \(l,b\;and\;h\) are parameters of original box.

\(\therefore\) \(2l,2b\;and\;2h\) are parameters of new box.

\(\therefore\) Total surface area of new box \(=2\,(2l\times2b+2b\times2h+2h\times2l)\)

\(=8\,(lb+bh+hl)\)

\(=4\times2\,(lb+bh+hl)\)

\(=4\times\) Total surface area of original box

Thus, if each dimension is doubled of a box then total surface area of box will become 4 times of original area.

A) T.S.A. of the box will become 4 times of original area.

14.

Volume of a cone is A) πr2h B)1/3πr2h C) πh (R2 – r2 ) D) 3πr2h

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Correct option is (B)1/3 πr2h

Volume of a cone \(=\frac{1}{3}\pi r^2h\)

Correct option is  B) 1/3πr2h

15.

Find the cost of sinking a tubewell 280 m deep, having diameter 3 m at the rate of Rs. 3.60 per cubic meter. Find also the cost of cementing its inner curved surface at Rs. 2.50 per square meter.

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Given,

Depth of tubewell = 280 m

Diameter of tubewell = 3 m

So radius = \(\cfrac32\) m

Volume of tubewell = πr2

\(\cfrac{22}7\times\cfrac94\times\)280

= 1980 m3

Curved surface area of tubewell = 2πrh

= 2\(\times\cfrac{22}7\times\cfrac{3}2\times\)280

= 2640 m2

∴ cost of sinking at rate Rs 3.60/m3 = 3.60 × 1980 = Rs. 7128.

∴ cost of cementing at rate Rs. 2.50/m2 = 2.50 × 2640 = Rs. 6600.

16.

If A = [(1,-1),(-1,1)] then find A3.

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Given A = [(1,-1),(-1,1)]

Then, A2 = [(1,-1),(-1,1)][(1,-1),(-1,1)]

= [(1 + 1,-1 + (-1)),(-1 + (-1),1 + 1)] 

= [(2,-2),(-2,2)]

So, A3 = A2.A = [(2,-2,-2,2)][(1,-1,-1,1)]

= [(2 + 2,-2 - 2),(-2 - 2,2 + 2)] 

= [(4,-4),(-4,4)]

17.

It is not a feature of industrial society a) Increase in migration b) Tenancy system c) Professional works d) Industrial based economy

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b) Tenancy system

18.

In Karnataka the neighbourhood is identified as …………. a) Keri b) Jajmani c) Wad d) ‘ur’

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Correct Answer is: a) Keri

19.

“Sharing the sources is the important trait” it was the feature of ………. a) Industrial society b) Semi Nomadic society c) Postal society d) Hunting and gathering society

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d) Hunting and gathering society

20.

Work done based on Age, interest skill, are called as ………… a) Resemblance b) Relationship c) Division of labour d) Nomadic society

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c) Division of labour

21.

“The web of social relationship is society” said by ………… a) Max weber b) Maciver c) August compte d) Emile Durkheim

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Correct Answer is: b) Maciver

22.

Fill In The Blanks:1. The hunting societies use ……….. tools for hunting.2. ………is used to fill the land in agricultural society.3. The distribution of skilled work is called as ………4. In industrial societies, there is an increase in transport and ………5. The mechanized production takes place in ………… society.

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1. Stone

2. Plough

3. Division of labour

4. Communication

5. Industrial

23.

What is a pastoral society?

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The process of engaging in animal husbandry of cattle like sheep, goat, cow and buffalo for general sustenance is called pastoral society.

24.

Grouping of people is called as ………… a) Community b) Society c) Industrial society d) Urban society

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Correct Answer is: a) Community

25.

Which are the features Rural Society? Explain any one.

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1. Small in size 

2. Influence of primary and family relationships. 

3. Simple economic life. 

4. Neighbourhood. 

  • Simple economic life : As there is limited source of income which is low, rural people lead a life of simple and non luxury. Their dependence of agriculture and tradition is the main reason for their low demands.
26.

Write the nature of types of society.

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1. Society is community of communities. 

2. Society is web of social relationship. 

3. Similarity and Resemblance 

4. Co-operation and Division of labour. 

5. Social control 

6. Society is dynamic

27.

Differentiate between Zamindari system and Ryotwari system.

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1. Zamindari system : 

  • Zamindar is a Persian word. 
  • Zamindar indicated the head of a region. 
  • Any person who has the hereditary rights to have a share in farmer’s crops was officially called as Zamindar. 

2. Ryotwari system : 

  • When the British government move to tax farmers. Zamindars started harassing them more. 
  • In order to save farmers the court of directors introduced it in 1817. 
  • Farmer was head of the land.
28.

Write the importance of society.

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1. Universal :- 

  • Society was there before the birth of an individual and remains even after his death. 

2. Protection and Nourishment :- 

  • Co-operation, Division of labour, social control, institutions and similarities society takes care of the needs of human beings. 

3. Personality formation :- 

  • Society provides proper channels to showcase one’s talents. It regulates the natural human weakness. 

4. Reinforces life :- 

  • It is a complex one forming an individuals uniqueness thoughts and emotions.
29.

“Society aids holistic development of human beings” How?

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1. Human beings and society are the two faces of the same coin. 

2. Human being can’t live alone, and prefer to live in social groups.

30.

Tihri dam is built on which river? (a) Yamuna (b) Alaknanda (c) Mandakini (d) Bhagirathi

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Correct Answer is: (d) Bhagirathi

31.

What is the main feature of the Sunderban region?

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The main feature of this ecosystem is that here vegetation and organisms can survive in a mixture of fresh and salt water. This delta region is expanding towards the ocean continuosly.

32.

Where is the lower Ganga plain spread?

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The lower Ganga plain is spread across Kishanganj (Purnea-Bihar) up till entire West Bengal (excluding upper hilly areas) and Bangladesh.

33.

Explain the features of Pastoral societies

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1. The process of engaging in animal husbandry of cattle like sheep, goat, cow and buffalo for general sustenance is called pastoral society. 

2. Cattle herding was the main occupation. 

3. The society was under the leadership of single leader.

34.

List out the features of industrial society.

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1. Industry based economy :- 

  • It will have capitalists, labour class and business class. 

2. Professional works :- 

  • They need specific training and skills. 

3. Transport and communication P :- 

  • This network is used for transporting raw materials and finished goods also. 

4. Increase in migration :-

  • This is turn affected the traditional occupations and institutions.
35.

Information society is growing fast. Prove?

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1. It is the influence of information technology on socio-economical life. 

2. The information itself has become a commodity. 

3. To solve society’s problems and challenges. 

4. Helps to attain education commerce and business

36.

Explain the relationship between land and agriculture.

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1. At the agricultural society stage human beings left nomadic life and settled in a place engaging in agriculture. 

2. This society is a village based society. 

3. Majority of the people engage in agriculture related works. 

4. Producing food primarily through agriculture is another important feature. 

5. India is called as a land of village and agriculture. 

6. Jajmani system, Zamindari system, Ryothwari system, Mahalwari system. Tenancy system are close linked with agriculture

37.

What is an Industrial society?

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Industrialization gave rise to another type of society, the industrial society. Utilizing scientific production ways and searching for energy sources is called Industrial society.

38.

How does agriculture gains importance in society?

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1. Majority of the people engage in agricultural works. 

2. Producing food primarily through agriculture is another important feature. 

3. With the invention of plough during 3000BC the agricultural revolution stated. 

4. In rural area 59% of men and 75% of women are engaged in Agriculture.

39.

Write a note an information society.

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1. As the information society is needed for all it has assumed more importance. 

2. People take help from information technologies to solve their problems and challenges. 

3. Helps to attain education, commerce and business 

4. Socio-economic life 

5. Information itself has become a commodity. 

6. Computers have become the information storage hubs.

40.

Explain the features of hunting and gathering societies.

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1. It was a simple and ancient society. It is very small size. 

2. The human beings were engaged in fishing hunting animals etc. 

3. There was no desire of accumulation of wealth. 

4. Hunting was done using stone tools. 

5. Sharing the sources is the important trait

41.

The source of origin of the Ganga is: (a) Shivpuri (b) Prayag (c) Devprayag (d) Gangotri

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Correct Answer is: (d) Gangotri

42.

Bhagirathi and Alaknanda are: (a) rivers flowing in Uttar Pradesh (b) branches of Ganga in Bihar (c) streams originates from the glaciers of Uttarakhand (d) Brahmaputra river branches flowing in Assam

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(c) streams originates from the glaciers of Uttarakhand

43.

What are the different types of societies?

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1. Hunting and gathering society 

2. Pastrol society

3. Agricultural society 

4. Urban society 

5. Industrial society 

6. Information society

44.

This animal is found in the Sunderbans: (a) Lion (b) Camel (c) Royal Bengal Tiger (d) Unicorn

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(c) Royal Bengal Tiger

45.

Explain the term bio – diversity, and describe the bio-diversity of the Sunderbans.

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The number of species of living organisms and plants available in a natural region is called bio – diversity.

The situation of Sunderbans: In the eastern part of India, a delta region has been formed by the Ganges river. The Ganges as well as its tributaries have extended their contribution in its. Due to the very mild slope of the Ganges and its tributaries, a deposition of alluvial soil is seen merges before the river enters into, the ocean. The expanse of this delta part is approximately 60000 square km. There are many forests found in this seaward swampy area, which have an abundance of a tree named Sundari. On this basis, this Delta region has been named as Sunderbans.

Bio – diversity in the Sunderbans: Due to swampy and humid conditions in the Sunderbans Delta part, various types of fauna and plant species are found. This is one of the leading areas of the world in terms of bio-diversity. Here, mangrove and tidal vegetation is found. Here the flora and fauna can survive in the mixture of fresh and salt water. The world-famous Royal Bengal Tiger is found in this area. Apart from these, many types of carnivorous and herbivorous creatures are also found in the Sunderbans.

46.

Correct the incorrect pair and rewrite it.(a) Landlord – Zamindar(b) Initiative for rural development programme – Community Development Programme (c) Three-tier system of governance – Integrated Rural Development Programme (d) Primary occupations – Traditional societies

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(c) Three-tier system of governance – The village panchayat

47.

Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative given in the brackets and rewrite it.Secondary type relations are significant in ___________ community. (rural, tribal, urban)

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Secondary type relations are significant in urban community.

48.

Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative given in the brackets and rewrite it.Over 55% of the tribal population in India is found in the ___________ region of the country. (Western, Central, Southern)

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Over 55% of the tribal population in India is found in the central region of the country.

49.

Using covert influence to overcome resistance to change is called: (a) Participation. (b) Cooptation. (c) Manipulation. (d) Coercion.

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Correct option is (c) Manipulation.

50.

The application of direct threats or force upon resisters is called: (a) Power. (b) Cooptation. (c) Manipulation. (d) Coercion.

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Correct option is (d) Coercion.