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Correct Answer is: (a) OGG – (i) Audio

Correct Answer is: (b) AVI

(b) PNG is portable, good with online viewing applications

(a) great – gallant (hero)

(b) beautiful – entrancing (woman).

(c) fight – attack (verb)

(d) rich – prosperous (city)

(e) safe – sheltered.

(f) strong – well-protected (city)

(g) brave – courageous.

In female, ovaries release ovum or egg once every 28 days from the age of puberty. The uterus prepares itself every month to receive a fertilized egg. Thus, its lining becomes thick and spongy. If the egg is not fertilized it lives for about one day. Afterwards this lining of uterus is no longer required and menstruation occurs. 

Menstrual is the time of uterine bleeding in which an unfertilized egg and the thick uterine lining. It occurs through the vagina as blood and mucus.

(a) barren × fertile

(b) offended × pleased

(c) cowardly × brave

(d) peace × war

(e) surrender × attack

(f) exposed × protected.

(g) defence less × safe.

'Blobs' that develop at the tips of the non-reproductive threads in Rhizopus is Sporangia.

1. Many people are killed. [✓] 

2. The country gains fame and glory. [✗] 

3. They lose peace in the land. [✓] 

4. Thousands are wounded. [✓] 

5. Soldiers enjoy fighting. [✗] 

6. Those who win the war become rich and famous. [✓]

Thread like non-reproductive structures present in Rhizopus is Hyphae/mycelium.

No, I don’t think so. Both defeated and victorious countries have to bear the brunt of war. Both have to suffer because of the disastrous consequences they face. Both suffer the loss of lives, money, peace and so many other things. It takes a long time for both to regain their normal life.

I think, the Trojans thought that the siege by the Greeks was lifted and there would be no war any more. Again they thought that they were bringing in good luck for the city by presence of the wooden horse. They did not think of the impending danger.

No, the big wooden horse really was not an offering to the god of the sea. It was a false tale of the Greek who was found under the big horse by the Trojans. It was told to lure the Trojans for taking the horse inside the city for sudden attack without their knowledge.

“Sepal” is the individual leaf segment of the calyx.

Multiple fission occur in which parent cell is divides into multiple identical daughter organism at the same time.

Effects of mutagens are gene mutations and chromosomal aberrations.

Seedlings or seeds are mutated by irradiating them by CO-60 or exposing them to UV bulbs, X-ray machines, etc.

Chemical mutagens are nitrous acid, EMS (Ethyl – Methyl – Sulphonate), mustard gas, colchicine, etc.

Mustard gas and nitrous acid.

Primary functions:

1. It bears leaves and holds them in such a position so to provide maximum sunlight.
2. The stem conducts water and mineral nutrients from the roots to the leaves, flowers and fruits.
3. The stem conducts organic food from the leaves to the ’ roots and storage organs.
4. It holds flowers in such a position so it facilitates 3. pollination and fertilization.
5. The stem also bears fruits and seeds.

Secondary (or Accessory) functions:

1. Storage: In many species, the stems act as the organs for storage of reserve food material (e.g., rhizome of Ginger, corm of Col ocas la. tubers of Potato, etc.), Sugars (e.g., Sugarcane) and water (e.g., Phylloclade of Opuntia).
2. Synthesis of food: Some modified stems of xerophytic plants are green, flat and leaf like. They perform photosynthesis and help in the synthesis of food. Examples – Opuntia, Muehlenbeckia, Ruscus, Asparagus, etc.
3. Perennation: Underground modified stems of many plants (e.g., Ginger, Curcuma) tide over the unfavourable conditions and help in perennation.
4. Vegetative propagation: In many plants, stems sen e as means of vegetative propagation (e.g.. tubers of Potato, Suckers of Chrysanthemum, corms of Colocasia. etc.)
5. Protection: Some stems bear thorns (e.g., Durcmtai, prickles (e.g., Rosa), etc. to protect the plants from browsing animals.
6. Support: In weak-stemmed plants, the stem branches get modified into tendrils (e.g., Grape vine, Passiflora), thorns (e.g.. Bougainvillea) and hooks (e.g., Artabotrys) to help such plants to climb the support.

general characteristics of stem:

1. Stem develops from the plumule and epicotyl of the embryo.
2. Generally, it is an aerial and ascending part of the plant axis.
3. A terminal bud is present at the apex of the main axis and lateral branches and is responsible for growth in length.
4. A stem is differentiated into nodes and alternating intemodes. A node occurs where leaves are attached to the stem. Intemode is the portion of stem between the two nodes.
5. Leaves emerge from the nodes .of the axis and its branches. The lateral organs of stem (i.e.. leaves and branches) are exogenous in origin.
6. The young stem is green and performs photosynthesis.
7. Multicellular hair may be present on the stem.
8. Branches of the stem and its leaves have exogenous origin.
9. Flowers and fruits develop on the stem of mature plants.
10. It is generally erect and grows away from the soil towards light. Generally, a stem negatively geotropic and positively phototropic.

The answer is (a) Stem

The answer is (c) Lemon

Different types of shapes of stem is observed. The name signifies the shape they are acquiring.

1. Cylindrical: Example – Most of the plants
2. Triangular: Example – Cyprus
3. Quadrangular: Example – Ocimum
4. Ribbed: Example – Casuarina
5. Flat: Example – Opuntia (Cactus)
6. Jointed: Example – Sugarcane

Ginger turmeric and potato.

Habit of Plants:

• Herbs: They are small plants with soft non-woody stem. They usually grow to a height of less than 2 m. The herbs may be annual (e.g., Ground nut. Wheat, Mustard. Rice, Gram, etc.), biemiial (e.g., Henbane. Beet) or perennial (e.g., Canna).
• Shrubs: These are medium sized plants which branch typically at or near the base and do not have a main trunk. They are woody below and herbaceous near the apices. These plants attain a bushy appearance, e.g., Rose, Capparis, Cotton, Jas mine. etc.
• Trees: They are taller than shrubs in height. They have a stout and tall trunk with profuse branching (e.g.. Mango, Neem, Eucalyptus, Ficus bengcilensis, etc.). However, the trunk of some trees may remain unbranched when it is called caudex or columnar (e.g., Palm, Coconut, etc.).

The answer is b) Tendril

The answer is (b) Exogenous

Correct option is: (A) 0.6

Given: m = 20 kg, μ_S = 0.3, g = 9.8 m/s²

To find: Force required (F)

Formula: F_S = μ_SN = μ_Smg

Calculation: From formula,

F_S = 3 × 20 × 9.8 = 58.8N

The force required to move the block is 58.8 N.

Correct Answer is Inamgaon

• The chalcolithic culture in India generally belongs to, the PostHarappan period. 
• However, the ‘Ahar’ or ‘Banas’ culture in the Mewad region of Rajasthan was contemporary to the Harappan civilisation. 
• Balathal and Gilund are important sites of Ahar culture. 
• It was first discovered at Ahar near Udaipur, so it was named as ‘Ahar’ culture. 
• Ahar is a tributary of the river Banas, so it is also known as ‘Banas culture’.

1. Ochre coloured pottery

2. Navadatoli

• The Copper Hoards found in India come from various regions, such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh. 
• The copper objects found in these hoards indicate that the artisans who fashioned them were very highly skilled. 
• The archaeological sites of OCP and the find-spots of the copper hoards often seem to be situated in the same vicinity, not very distant from each other.
• Hence, OCP and copper hoards are supposed to belong to one and the same culture.

• The people of Kayatha culture subsisted on agriculture and animal husbandry. 
• They mainly used handmade pots and microliths. 
• Artifacts like copper axes and bangles, necklaces made of beads of steatite were found in the Kayatha houses. 
• People of Kayatha culture and Harappan culture seem to have been in contact much before the rise of the Harappan cities.

(a) Kutch – Saurashtra were abandoned by 1900 B.C.E. 

(b) Malwa Culture – 1600-1400 BCE 

(c) Early Jorwe Culture – 1400-1000 B.C.E. 

(d) Late Jorwe Culture – 1000-700 B.C.E.

(a) ‘Ahar’ culture at Balathal – 4000 B.C.E. 

(b) Early Harappan phase – 3950-2600 B.C.E. 

(c) Mature (urban) phase – 2600-1900 B.C.E. 

(d) Post-Harappan phase – 1900-900 B.C.E.

Correct Answer is  (a) Ahar

(a) Justice: All citizens are equal in the eyes of law. Justice shall not be denied to

anybody on the basis of place of birth, race, caste, creed, sex, status or religion. Every individual will get what is his or her due.

(b) Liberty: Every Indian citizen shall enjoy certain fundamental rights such as the freedom to think and express oneself and the freedom to follow the religion of our choice.

(c) Equality: All citizens are equal before law and will be protected equally by the laws of the land. The state shall not discriminate between people on the basis of place of birth, sex, caste, creed, race, religion or wealth.

(c) 4000 B.C.E

Correct Answer is  (c) Banas

North America: Katmai, Mt. Rainier, llliamna, Mt. St. Helens, Lassen Peak, Mauna Loa, Kilavea, Paricutin, El Chichon, Coseguina, Popacatetetl. South America: Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Villarica, etc.

(a) Ahar culture – 4000 B.C.E. 

(b) Savalda culture – 2000 B.C.E. 

(c) Malwa culture – 1800 B.C.E. 

(d) Early Jorwe culture – 1400 B.C.E

(d) Late Jorwe Culture – 1000-700 B.C.E.

1. Nagas

2. Khasis

It is due to the earth’s gravitational force. Earth attracts everything towards its Centre. That is why we do not fall off.

No, they are not. They are also standing upright. There is actually no ‘up’ and ‘down’ on the earth. It is relative.

1. Bodos

2. Naikund

Correct Answer is  (d) Kayatha

In the post-Harappan period, there were two chalcolithic cultures in Gujarat.

The culture in south Gujarat was known as ‘Prabhas’ culture and the one in northeastern Gujarat was known as ‘Rangpur’ culture.

The pottery of these chalcolithic cultures was akin to Late Harappan pottery with regards to the colour, shapes, and designs.

These cultures existed till 1800-1200 B.C.E.

There was a cultural contact between the Savalda people and the Harappans in Saurashtra. 

Its evidence has been found at the site of Kaothe in Dhule district. 

The artifacts made of chank shells found at Kaothe confirm that the Savalda people and The Harappans in Saurashtra had trade relations.